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On the cover and this page: Looking back at 2020.
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Reading Between the Lines I’m wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Many of us are ready to see 2020 come to an end.
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Here it is just before Thanksgiving that I write this editorial for AgAir Update’s December English edition. Inside this edition you will read an article, “A Memorial Tribute to 13 pilots”. I find it a bit odd that the number 13 comes up for this series of tragic and fatal events. In writing the article, I tried to keep it on par for memorializing 13 U.S. pilots and how they came about their ill fate. There is an adage that says, “Read between the lines.” That’s something to think about when you read the article. With no more information than the NTSB reports and what I could find in news articles, I’m willing to take a risk and say at least two of these 13 fatalities did not have to happen. I’m also willing to say that nearly all of us have done what these two did, but if you are reading this you got away with it. They did not. If there is any good that can come from a fatality, it would be a learning exercise. For those of us that can read about their deaths, we should take a solemn oath to not allow ourselves to get into these positions. I once had an operator tell me that more often than not, more ag-pilots are killed close to home or the airstrip than anywhere else. I know this operator did not have data to support his claim over 46 years ago, but I don’t doubt his intentions. He was telling this first year pilot the dangers of flying ag around people you know. We are all subject to it; just a little tighter turn or pull up, or aerobatics on the deck, no less. For those pilots that have attended Wayne Handley’s ag-pilot’s aerobatic course, they know firsthand when an aircraft stalls in a turn, that
amounts to an unusual attitude at low altitude, is unrecoverable. The horror of it is the aircraft typically rolls with a too-late warning and points its nose straight at the ground. When in a high, slow wingover turn, the pilot is betting his life that everything will work out perfectly, no turbulence, no engine failure. And, he’s doing this betting multiple times, all day long. That’s the problem. The pilot becomes really good at these dangerous turns. So good, there’s a degree of complacency. No matter how good the pilot is, he cannot safely recover from a full stall at 300-500 feet. Those are terrible betting odds.
That’s the problem, the pilot becomes really good at these dangerous turns. So good, there’s a degree of complacency. Over the years, I had met most of these 13 pilots. I find it difficult to imagine not meeting them again, ever. My difficulty is nothing compared to the unimaginable difficulty their families are going through. Yes, they are still going through the grieving. You don’t get over the loss of a loved one that is often the breadwinner for the family.
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Editor’s Note: Many state and regional conventions and events have canceled or postponed for the 2020/2021 event year. For an up-to-date list, updated daily, please visit agairupdate.com/calendar/ or scan this QR code into your smartphone. 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 — Cancelled MoAAA Convention
January 14-16, 2021— Cancelled MsAAA Convention
In C A Pe r son& Casino NC Resort Beau Rivage Biloxi, MS E L E D Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 vickimorgan@msaaa.com msaaa.com
In C A Pe r NC son Drury Plaza ELE MO Cape Girardeau, D Mike Hall 573-649-2587
January 18-19, 2021— Cancelled NEAAA Convention
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January 6-8, 2021 TxAAA Convention
TBA Lorena Campos 512-476-2644 Lcampos@thetexascapitol. com January 9-11, 2021 ArAAA Convention
Little Rock Marriott n AR Little IRock, CA PHolmstrom Katherine N Ce r s o n ELE 501-503-3310 D Katherine@araaa.org www.araaa.org January 11, 2021 AzAAA PAASS Meeting
Custom Farm Service Stanfield, AZ 520-705-9692 barmstrong@agairusa.com www.azagav.org/ January 11-13, 2021 LaAAA Convention
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January 18-19, 2021 OKAAA Convention and Trade Show
Cimarron National Golf Club Guthrie, OK Sandy Wells 405-431-0381 sandy@okaaa.org January 21, 2021 ArAAA Stuttgart Safety Meeting and Dinner
Open Seasons Bar and Grill Stuttgart, AR Katherine Holmstrom 501-503-3310 Katherine@araaa.org www.araaa.org January 24-26, 2021— Cancelled AMAA Convention
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January 27-29, 2021 NM AAA Convention
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Mescalero, NM Sue Steward 940-864-2456 www.nmagaviation.org January 28, 2021 ArAAA Jonesboro Safety Meeting and Dinner
Arkansas State Alumni Center Jonesboro, AR Katherine Holmstrom 501-503-3310 Katherine@araaa.org www.araaa.org
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February 2021— Cancelled SEAF Convention
Linda Minton 772-465-0714 February 8-9, 2021 NC AAA Convention
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk, NC Leslie Craft leslie@craftairservices.com 252-426-9676 February 12-13, 2021 NAAA Spring Board Meeting
Hilton Old Town Alexandria Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 14-16, 2021 NATA Convention
Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center La Vista, NE Danea Pessel 402-761-2216
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TBA Brian Gibbs gibbsaerospray@gmail.com 419-332-1724 May 27, 2021 International Crop Duster’s Day July 20-22, 2021 Congresso da Aviação Agrícola do Brasil 2020 – Sindag e Congresso Mercosul da Aviação Agrícola 2021.
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Hello Bill, I just wanted to send you a short note of thanks for the mounted REBTECH advertisement you sent this week. I will surely put it up in the reception area here at the office and put it on our booth if we ever do a trade show again. I hope you stay healthy and safe and I look forward to meeting you somewhere down the line. Best regards, Richard M. Borkowski, President REB Technologies, Inc. Bedford, TX Richard Our pleasure to send the ad mount. We started that policy several years ago and it has been a success. It’s also an appreciation of your business. I’m sure we’ll be doing trade shows again in the future. Until then, AAU will be on its toes to represent its advertisers in an effort to offset this issue of trade shows. Take care,—Bill
Long time NAAA member, Richard “Dick” Packer, received two awards from the FAA October 17, The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. These awards represent 50 or more years in aviation. The presentation was made at the Packer Airport.
Sasin SA-29 Spraymaster The little sprayer was based around the DHC-1 Chipmunk. The ag-pilot designer was Mike Sasin, who called it the Sasin SA-29 Spraymaster. Built at Bankstown, Australia from Chipmunk airframes, with a 50 Imperial gallon (227 liters) hopper that took the place of the original front seat and used the DH Gipsy Major engine with about 145 BHP. VH-GEB was the third and last Spraymaster completed, seen here at Tintinara, South Australia in December of 1967. Submitted by Mike Feeney/New Zealand.
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2020 has, by all accounts, been one of the strangest years on record. Regardless of the sometimes absurd 24/7 news cycle, a global pandemic and a highly-charged U.S. presidential election, AgAir Update brought you features every month on the essential business of agricultural aviation. Traditionally, December is a month where we look back at the previous 11 months of feature articles for the year. To read the individual and complete articles, follow the link provided or use your smartphone to scan the QR code. January 2020
February 2020
In January of 2020, we made an exception to our reminiscing article usually reserved for December. The January edition took stock of everything that happened in 2019, including a first-ever NAAA Ag Aviation Expo held in November.
The February 2020 edition featured Target Airspray and was written by a new writer to the pages of AgAir Update, Ted Delanghe. Ted traveled to Canadian operator Darren Tiede’s operation just east of Calgary, Alberta. Target Airspray was started in the mid-1960s by Darren’s dad, Ralph. Today, Darren operates three Thrush 510Ps and serves as the president of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association since 2019.
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The Mach 2020 edition of AgAir Update celebrated women in the aerial application industry. March is traditionally women in aviation month, and AgAir Update took that a step further and celebrated the dedicated female pilots in ag aviation.
In the year of the Coronavirus, an operator in Chile, Aero Santa Cruz Fumigaciones Aéreas, owned and operated by Víctor Gonzáles, at 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday 2020, made the country’s first aerial application for the treatment of coronavirus. In a WhatsApp interview with Víctor, AgAir Update was told the details of the application. Aero Santa Cruz has been featured on two occasions in AgAir Update in the past 23 years. With all permissions in place from local authorities, Aero Santa Cruz’s AT-402B was loaded with 1,500 liters of water (396 gal) that included 10 liters (2.64 gal) of BioClean in the mix. No adjuvants were used. The application rate was set at 30 l/ha (3 gal/ac) using a 40-meter (131-foot) swath. The ambient temperature was 12°C (54°F) and 76% humidity. Twelve applications were completed by 10:30 a.m. A total of 600 hectares (1,482 acres) were treated. Víctor said Aero Santa Cruz did not receive any complaints. Actually, Santa Cruz citizens were standing in the streets waving white clothes as a symbol of “Thank You”. Many people called Víctor to congratulate and thank him. He became the town hero. Other Chilean cities have been calling inquiring about a similar application.
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April 2020 April 2020 highlighted Lane Aviation, a long-standing and well known business in the ag aviation world. Lane Aviation is celebrating its 75th year anniversary in 2020. Started by George Lane at the conclusion of the second World War, the company is now owned and operated by his son, Grant. Lane Aviation has 14 employees, including third generation Logan Lane, at their Rosenberg, Texas location with customers from all over the globe.
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AgAir Update had the opportunity to visit with Mark McDonald and Clint Hubbard, two of the new owners of Thrush Aircraft, LLC in Albany, Georgia in May of 2020. After Thrush Aircraft, Inc. went into Chapter 11, a new company emerged as Thrush Aircraft, LLC with new owners, new leadership and a renewed vision for its product line in both the agricultural aviation and the firefighting industry. The company is no stranger to reorganization. Originally Ayres Corporation, founded in the 1970s by Fred Ayres, a spin-off from Rockwell International, Ayres Corporation was responsible for the S2R type aircraft, which is the Type Certification for all modern-day Thrush aircraft. In 2003, Thrush Aircraft, Inc. was formed from Ayres Corporation and enjoyed a bountiful run introducing new product/engine combinations until several decisions led the company to being forced to seek new ownership. ➤ agairupdate.com | A 13
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The leaders at Thrush Aircraft, LLC have an optimistic and systematic approach to bringing the brand back into the mainstream with emphasis on customer and product support like never before.
August 2020 The Eastern Plains of Colorado, divided by the South Platte River and Arkansas River valleys and backdropped by the Rocky Mountains, is one of the more scenic places in the United States. At an average elevation of almost a mile, the density altitude climbs rapidly in the summer. The “high” and “hot” adage, however, is routine for Air Dusters, Inc., a thirdgeneration operation in the small town of Roggen, about 40 miles northeast of Denver. The August 2020 edition featured the Schellenberg family. Air Dusters, Inc was started by Dan Schellenberg’s dad, Carl. Today, Dan and Jason Schellenberg operate high and hot on a regular basis.
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July 2020 What 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?” Aviação Agricola 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 (Maceio), Alagoana decided in 2019 that 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.
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September 2020 The September 2020 edition spotlights Reg Michaud Aviation, LLC. Originally started in the 1940s by Frank Michaud, his son Reg Michaud grew the business until Reg’s passing in 2013. In 2019, Taylor and Nathan Michaud assumed ownership of the business and started Reg Michaud Aviation, LLC in tribute to their dad. Currently, Reg Michaud Aviation, LLC operates one AT-602, one dual-cockpit AT-802, two UH-1s and one Bell 47. One of Grandfather Frank MIchaud’s original G-164s is still a part of the operation, but used in a very minimal role. The company’s aircraft make up an arsenal of
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October 2020 The October 2020 edition saw the debut of new AgAir Update writer Grant Boyd. Grant interviewed Ken Bixenman of Great Plains Spraying in Colby, Kansas. Great Plains Spraying was started in 1976 by Ken Bixenman, who grew up about a half-hour from Colby in the Grinnell/Grainfield area. Being a third-generation farmer, agriculture runs deep in his family’s lineage and farming is something he continues to do when not spraying other farmer’s fields. He and his brothers, Ron and Daryl, currently share equipment while tending to their own shared wheat and corn fields, as well as several small feedlots. Great Plains Spraying is the only Colby-based agricultural aviation outfit and operates three 510 Thrush solely from Colby Municipal Airport (CBK). The three aircraft primarily spray in Thomas County, but also service the surrounding counties of Sherman, Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Sheridan, Gove, Logan and Wallace. Annually, they spray an average of about 120,000 acres, which consists of corn (40%), wheat (30%), pastureland and lots (15%), with the remainder coming from beans, milo
November 2020 Sometimes things are just meant to be. Such is the case with Mike Rivenbark, owner and pilot of Moore’s Aerial Applicators in Clinton, North Carolina. Mike wasn’t always an ag-pilot. In fact, he wasn’t born into ag aviation, or aviation in general. Raised in the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina, Mike’s destiny was always going to be, seemingly, large spans of open ocean and fishing boats. Holding a 100-ton Master’s Captain License, Mike spent his days on 60-plus foot sport fishing boats along the Eastern seaboard and into the Caribbean. After being convinced by a fellow shipmate that happened to be the son of North Carolina operator Henry Moore, Jr., Mike decided maybe flying ag would be a good career move. Mike went on to become an ag-pilot and eventually purchased Moore’s Aerial Applicators in 2017. He kept the company’s AT-402B, which he still operates. Mike was also able to purchase the Weathery that
began his ag-flying career and utilizes that aircraft as a back-up to the Air Tractor. His season begins in February and comes to a close during the middle of October with a final insecticide treatment on blueberries. Blackberries and blueberries are the predominant crops in this southeastern area of North Carolina. https://www.agairupdate.com/dropping-anchor-mike-rivenbark-atthe-helm-of-moores-aerial-applicators/
and sunflowers. Of this, roughly 30% is herbicide, 40% is fungicide, and the rest are insecticides. https://www.agairupdate.com/great-plains-spraying-inc-colby-ks/
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A Memorial Tribute to 13 pilots by Bill Lavender
The mission for ag-aviation is no fatalities. There was only one year in recent history that this was accomplished in the U.S. This year was not good in that respect. With a total of ten ag-aviation fatalities and no less than three SEAT fatalities, it leaves a large hole in the ag-aviation community.
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April 7— Thad Cooper
June 16— Eddie Charles Gideons, Jr.
The first agaviation fatality accident for 2020 happened on April 7 per the NTSB report. The pilot, Thad Cooper, was fatally injured when his AT-502 crashed near Pecan Gap, Texas. Cooper is survived by his wife, four children and parents. He was 46 years old.
On June 16, Eddie Charles Gideons, Jr. was fatally injured when his AT-502B crashed in Atmore, Alabama. According to the NTSB report, Gideons called his wife to say he was making a fly-by. Per the NTSB, “... the airplane flew over the house before making a climb straight up. The airplane then banked to the left, rolled right, descended straight down...” Gideons is survived by his wife, his mother, six children, three siblings and nine grandchildren. He was 56 years old. ➤
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June 18— Eugene (Gene) John Kritter Eugene (Gene) John Kritter was killed while spraying in his R66 helicopter. The helicopter struck a steel dove line while spraying corn. Kritter was an ag-pilot of 28 years and served farmers from Virginia to South Carolina. He is survived by his wife and three children. He had turned 65 and celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary the week prior. Kritter Cropdusting, Inc. is based in Culpeper, Virginia.
July 10— Josh Reid Josh Reid of Reid Aviation and Aerial Spraying in Springfield, Colorado crashed his Grumman G164 radial engine Ag-Cat on July 10 near Springfield. While ferrying the Ag-Cat to a field, Reid reported to his wife that while in flight excessive foam coated the airplane’s windshield and he was unable to see outside of the airplane.
July 10— Paul Gould On the same day as the Reid accident, July 10, Paul Gould of Webber Falls, Oklahoma was killed during departure in a Cessna T188 near Dustin, Oklahoma. Gould was taking off with a 165-gallon load of herbicide. According to another company pilot, the aircraft did not get airborne when it should have. The Cessna collided with several utility poles before coming to a stop. Gould was 62 years old and is survived by his wife, parents and other relatives.
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One second of inattention, or one miscalculation is all it takes for tragedy to strike. July 17— Terry Harchenko Terry Harchenko’s Hiller UH-12D helicopter was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mehama, Oregon on July 17. This was the sixth fatal accident in the U.S. for 2020. Harchenko had been treating Christmas trees when the accident occurred. He was 65 years old.
July 25— Alex Tuttle In Grant, Nebraska on July 25, the AT-502B that Alex Tuttle was flying impacted terrain burying the prop and engine three feet into the ground. Per the NTSB, another pilot stated Tuttle’s aircraft “...consistently climbed 450-500 ft AGL during its course reversal turns following each spray pass.” The pilot stated that the last time he saw the accident airplane it was flying westbound in a climb before it rolled right into a 90°-100° bank turn with a nose-high pitch angle of 10°-12° above the horizon. The pilot stated that the accident airplane was turning toward the north as the nose of the airplane pitched down through the horizon, consistent with a Lazy Eight flight maneuver. Satloc GPS data confirmed altitudes given by the witness, along with ground speeds in spray runs of 155 to 165 MPH with turns ranging from 104 to 120 MPH. Tuttle was 31 years old and is survived by his parents and brother. ➤
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July 27— Keith Dodson
July 30— David Blake Haynes and Scott Thomas
While other fatalities in 2020 were for experienced ag-pilots, Keith Dodson’s fatal accident on July 27 was on his third load of water for practicing spray runs in a Cessna C-188. According to witnesses in the NTSB report, Dodson had made a couple of spray runs and while in “a turn the airplane suddenly nosed over and impacted the ground”. Dodson was a first year agpilot. He was 50 years old. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, two grandchildren, parents, a sister and other relatives.
Although the following accident reports are not for Part 137 operations, pilots of these SEAT aircraft flew basically the same aircraft ag-pilots fly, the AT-802A. Pilots David Blake Haynes and Scott Thomas were killed when the two AT-802As they were flying collided in mid-air while working the Bishop Fire near Elgin, Nevada on July 30. The flight of two departed Mesquite, Nevada with their loads of fire retardant. According to ADS-B data and the NTSB report, at 7,100 feet MSL the aircraft started their descent into their intended drop area with the second AT-802 about 1,500 feet behind the lead AT-802. They descend through 6,000 ft MSL with the second AT-802 still about 1,500 ft in trail. When the two AT-802s leveled out, the second AT-802 was about 500 ft in trail and 100 ft below the lead AT-802. In a descent below 400 feet AGL, ADS-B data ceased temporarily. When regained, both aircraft were in a climb with one AT-802 about 70 feet in trail and 125 feet below the lead AT-802. According to video provided by a ground witness, both aircraft deployed their retardant loads and climbed. In a rapid climb, the trailing AT-802 reported retardant on his windshield and was initiating a go-around. The trailing AT-802 then made a turn and collided into the lead AT-802.
August 21— Wes Addison After July’s five fatal accidents, nearly a month passes before disaster strikes in Del, Arkansas on August 21. Wes Addison was a 28-year vetern ag-pilot, having flown for the same operator since 2004. Wes began his ag-pilot career working for his dad at Addison Flying Service. He was 55 years old at the time of his accident. Witnesses reported that the AT-802 Addison was flying was in a steep turn before losing altitude. The aircraft was found in a nose down attitude with the engine buried in the ground.
September 23— Randy Berry Another month passes before the 10th fatal accident of 2020 occurs on September 23 near Floral City, Florida. Randy Berry was spraying in a Pawnee PA-25. A witness to the accident saw the aircraft appear to pitch up to clear an obstacle “...then abruptly went down.” Berry was a high-time agpilot and ag-pilot instructor with over 31,000 hours and more than 50 years of flying experience.
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September 22— Ricky Fulton Ricky Fulton was fatally injured September 22 while fighting a fire in southwestern Idaho in an AT-802A. He was 58 years old. Although an experienced ag and bush pilot, this was his first season as a SEAT pilot. He is survived by his mother, two brothers and other relatives.
Author’s Note: At this writing just before Thanksgiving, the ag-aviation industry has lost 10 of its ag-pilots while doing their jobs flying ag. Additionally, three more pilots were killed while aerial firefighting. It is striking that half the ag-flying fatalities happened in July. It’s a tragic loss for the industry. In reading this article, there are a couple of points to take note. The majority of the accidents appear to be stall related. There does not seem to be a trend related to age or hours logged. The reality is, agflying and aerial firefighting is precision flying in an unforgiving environment. One second of inattention, or one miscalculation is all it takes for tragedy to strike.
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Serving in Uncertain Times by Bill Lavender
Top Right: The Magalhães family with the favored PA-25 Piper Pawnee on display at the 2019 SINDAG congress in Sertãozinho. Carlitos
Brazilian ag-aviation is the second largest group of agricultural pilots and planes in the world following the United States. The industry is growing rapidly with a significant expansion into turbine powered aircraft as the world’s demand increases for food and fiber.
Magalhães says the Pawnee is a preservation of the history of Tangará Aeroagrícola. (L-R) Rogério and Bruna Ribeiro, Carlito and Thiago Magalhães. Middle: Tangara Aeroagricola is an authorized service center for AeroGlobo Aeronaves. The company services all model Air Tractors, as well as other model ag-aircraft. It is also a sales outlet for both new and used ag-aircraft. These two photos represent the capabilities of Tangara Aeroagricola with the airframe of an AT-802 before being rebuilt and the finished version. The AT-802 is used by Aeroagricola Chapadão for fire fighting. Below: The lineup of hangars at Aeroagrícola Chapadão and Tangará
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The interests of the Brazilian ag-aviation industry is represented by its national association Sindicato Nacional das Empresas de Aviação Agrícola (SINDAG). Since 1991, the association has grown to be a powerful advocate for the industry. It has been fortunate to have had several very good leaders over the years serving as its president. In June of 2019, the members elected SINDAG director Thiago Magalhães Silva to serve as its president for the next two years. Thiago comes from a family of ag-aviators. His father, Antonio Carlos da Silva (Carlito) and his wife, Áurea Lúcia Magalhães Silva, formed Tangará Aero Agrícola, Ltda. in April 1985 in Orlândia, SP. The company initially operated one AgWagon and one Ipanema, but soon after, in the 1990s, it bought three PA-25 Piper Pawnees imported from Argentina. In April 1999, his children got into the business and formed Aeroagrícola Chapadão, by Thiago and his sister, Bruna Magalhães. This company originally operated in Catalão City, Goias. But after three years, Thiago and Bruna moved the company to Orlândia to help Tangará Aeroagrícola. Today, Tangará provides sales and services to ag-operators in the region and is an authorized service center for AeroGlobo Aeronaves, which represents all Air Tractor models for the U.S. Air Tractor dealer Lane Aviation. While Tangará Aeroagrícola is the sales and aircraft maintenance company, Aeroagrícola Chapadão is the spraying company. It has a fleet of ag-aircraft that consists of 12 Air Tractors, four Piper Pawnee PA-25s and two Piper PA-36 Braves. The 12 Air Tractor models are six AT-402s, five A 24 | agairupdate.com
AT-502s and one AT-802, which is used primarily for firefighting outfitted with a Zanoni hydraulic dump gate. Originally, Thiago planned to attend business school in São Paulo and pursue a career out of aviation. But in 1999, the sugar cane industry was going through a crisis that reflected on ag aviation. So he quit the college in São Paulo and returned to Ribeirão Preto, where he graduated in law and business administration while helping his father with the company. At that time, the company only operated three Pipe PA-25 Pawnees. After working for 15 years in the ag-aviation business, in 2015 Thiago was invited to be a SINDAG director. Four years later in 2019, he was elected to serve as the association’s president. He is now in his first term as the SINDAG president. SINDAG’s presidential terms are two years, but a current president could be reelected for a second term. He devotes no less than two-three hours a day on SINDAG business. Plus, until early 2020, he often traveled representing the association, meeting with government officials, ANAC and other ag aviation interests. The safety restrictions imposed by the new coronavirus reduced the trips, and even affected SINDAG’s planned events. About this, Thiago explains, that the advent of COVID-19 created uncertainties for the association, especially concerning the in-person Brazilian ag aviation convention that was scheduled for July in Sertãozinho, state of São Paulo. “The convention ended up canceled for 2020 and we moved the program to the same place in 2021. However, social media was already in the association’s ➤
Left: The exhaust pipe of an Air Tractor’s PT6A engine. This well-polished exhaust pipe is an example of how clean the facilities are at Aeroagrícola Chapadão and Tangará Aeroagrícola. Right: Thiago Magalhães da Silva points to the new Zanoni Equipamentos hydraulic dump gate on an AT502B.
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plans for training and virtual meetings. The pandemic only hastened this process, therefore we had the online convention in July, so the year wouldn’t get skipped.” The virtual media program originally was directed to operators. “However, as it progressed, it was offered to ag-pilots and other ag aviation professionals, as well. Like the Flight Security Academy - which had more than 230 participants, the Brazilian Aerial Application Technology Academy and other initiatives.” Programs are presented through Zoom and reproduced on SINDAG´s YouTube channel. Everything is tailored to meet the needs that were identified through virtual meetings and other events involving operators, pilots, loaders and other professionals. “Ensino A Distância (EAD) is considered to be a huge success and it continues even today.” When asked if social media and virtual speeches would negatively affect future in-person congresses Thiago says a
definitive no. “I actually believe EAD will help our attendance at future congresses. 90% of the ag-pilots surveyed wanted to continue with the convention. With virtual training, this will allow the congress to be more efficient. There are plans for major speeches at the introduction and the closing of the convention to be made through the web, increasing the opportunities for speeches from renowned authorities in the field from abroad, or without enough spare time to travel, allowing for more constructive time during the convention.” Although Thiago does not fly ag, he does have a Private Pilot’s license and devotes his administrative skills to growing the companies owned by the Magalhães. Aside from having the huge responsibility of multi-tasking the management of these companies, he finds time to serve SINDAG. It seems every president has challenges during their terms; Thiago has met his COVID-19 challenge head on and SINDAG is the better for it.
In 2001, Tangará Aeroagrícola imported an ethanol powered Pawnee to add it to its fleet of ag-aircraft. It was the first ethanol powered ag-aircraft to operate in Brazil. Later, Embraer developed the “green” Ipanema EMB-202A with an optional ethanol powered engine. The company also engineered an alcohol conversion for other model Ipanemas. This photo of a Piper Pawnee PA-25 is the first certificated alcohol powered aircraft with STC SE7734SW issued March 12,1990 to Mr. Maxwell E.
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Aerial application has been, is and will continue to be essential.
This industry being deemed essential by the federal government is not a unique occurrence.
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The latest historically significant example of this stems from March 19, 2020, when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” identified those providing agricultural inputs as an economic sector with essential workers critical to public health and safety, as well as to economic and national security. The guidance went on to state that permitting these functions to continue during periods of community restriction, access management, social distancing or closure orders is crucial to the continuity of essential functions— like the food supply. Aerial applicators and crew didn’t skip a beat and continued to treat nearly a third of the nation’s cropland during the 2020 U.S. COVID-19 outbreak. This industry being deemed essential by the federal government is not a unique occurrence. Perhaps most memorably, think back to 2001 and the tragedy of 9/11. The U.S. government shut down the airspace throughout the country after hijackers crashed airliners into the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and an open field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Aerial application was the first sector of general aviation back in the air on Sept. 14, 2001, due to the essential service ag aviators were providing to defoliate cotton, protect potatoes from fungi, and combat wildfires and disease-carrying mosquitoes that late
summer. Two more times the airspace was shut down to aerial applicators shortly thereafter due to intelligence uncovered showing the terrorists possessed information on ag aviation, but the essential service they provide, coupled with determining there was no security risk, resulted in those additional ground stops being lifted within 48 hours or less.
The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) was the conductor that orchestrated the government into action in these and a plethora of other cases. All of this didn’t occur in a vacuum. The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) was the conductor that orchestrated the government into action in these and a plethora of other cases. Almost immediately after state quarantines began being issued nationally this past March, NAAA was in direct communication with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ➤
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In Times of Crisis, You Need NAAA in Your Corner. When a crisis strikes, the National Agricultural Aviation Association rises to meet it head-on. When other industries were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAAA made sure the aerial application industry was deemed an “essential” business, clearing the way for you to conduct your needed and necessary services without delay. Not only did NAAA make sure that crop input services like the ones aerial applicators provide were listed as essential, your national association successfully petitioned to extend expiration dates for flight medical, commercial pesticide applicator, and numerous other needed licenses to conduct aerial application services so the industry could keep running when government agency offices were shuttered. Aren’t you glad to have a wingman in Washington?
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If your employees feel accomplished at their respective jobs they achieve personal satisfaction, it’s a win all around.
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“Why do I need to try to be a better leader?” It’s a valid question particularly if whatever technique you’ve used so far has resulted in a successful career. There are actually several legitimate, practical answers to the question, but we’ll highlight the ones which have the most immediate benefits. In simple terms we want to be more productive while minimizing supervision which, in turn, ultimately means more profitability. The inevitable, positive ripple effects include improved team cohesion and higher individual skill levels. If your employees feel accomplished at their respective jobs, they achieve personal satisfaction. It’s a win all around. If we were to describe our end goal it would be to become Servant Leaders; employers and business owners who grow and promote the well-being of those who work for us, rather than viewing them as just a necessary component to our success. For any of this to gain traction you may have to arrange your motivation and priorities in a different order. We have to buy into the concept that our success is directly proportionate to the effort put forth empowering team members to become more capable and successful in their own right. The road to becoming a better leader is understanding the techniques and qualities which make us more effective in getting our team’s best performance. As we discussed in Part 1, developing sound leadership tools is a learning process. If you’ve had the privilege of working with or for someone who’s a gifted leader, I guarantee they weren’t born a Jedi. It took several years and failed attempts to hone the technique. Along the way they learned either formally or by trial and error which characteristics make effective leaders. The following qualities aren’t all inclusive, but they’re most commonly found in those who run efficient and tight-knit organizations. Setting the Standard: Being in charge is tough, if it were easy everyone would be successful. The
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loyalty. They’ll do what you ask them but they’re doing it for a paycheck, not because they’re inspired to follow you. If this occurs, it’ll be challenging to achieve the benefits of leadership. You’ll never get beyond managing. In the military it’s not uncommon to salute or render honors to an officer you don’t care for, but we do it out of respect for the position, not the person. The point is, your folks can go through the motions without really meaning it and you get obedience but not necessarily loyalty. Communication: This topic could be a multi-faceted article itself. Clear, concise and timely communication is the key to your team understanding what you want done and how. Mind reading or making assumptions is not a viable technique for your people to help run an efficient business. Nobody likes wondering what’s coming next so at a minimum we need to provide what’s referred to as a Leader’s Intent; what you want done, why, to what standard and the deadline. This provides your folks all the information they need to budget their time and make decisions without you hovering over them; if you’ve provided a clear end-state, let them determine the “how”. If you micromanage your team it undermines confidence in their own abilities and negates the positive aspects of leadership. Effective leadership also means you have to be receptive to respectful feedback. No matter how long you’ve been in the business our team sees things we miss. Provide the constructive opportunity to hear them out. This can be something as simple as an end of the season question of, “What would you change to make us run smoother?” It gives them ownership and you may be surprised at the innovative ideas that come out of a teenage loader’s mouth. It sounds excessive but everybody performs better when they know the rules ahead of time. This is particularly true for younger team members who may be learning their craft. Communicating effectively takes preparation and planning, which is why it usually gets skipped. But when done correctly, it can go a long way toward making your operation a well-oiled machine. Knowing Your Team: Inspiring people is also referred to as “leadership with compassion”, knowing what makes them tick. Understanding what affects them negatively is just as important as what motivates them. If one of your employees
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Moreland monoplane from Hawke Dusters at Modesto, California, spraying oil on fruit trees, 1933. A propeller-type rotor designed by Hawke Crop Dusting Company of Modesto, California, in 1933. Liquid flowed by gravity and was forced out by jets set in a small venturi tube. Photo from George Sanders. Curtiss equipped with four rotors in the 1930s. The Independent Crop Dusting Company aircraft sprayed liquids on truck crops in California. Photo courtesy of George Sanders
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seven German Fokkers and Phalz’s in 1918. The Colonel loved to talk about the Camel. “The torque on that bird with a LeRhone rotary was unbelievable,” he used to say. “If you pulled up steep and banked in the direction of the torque, the Camel would go over the top instantly and you would find yourself in a very hairy situation! Sometimes you could pull it out in time, but a lot of good men didn’t.” In spite of its drawbacks, the LeRhone was one of the best engines of its day. Although Frenchbuilt, hundreds found their way into the United States surplus market in the early 1920s. Oddly enough, this contributed significantly to the development of agricultural flying, particularly in Texas. Around 1924 or 1925, a Captain Tipps, barnstormer and World War I pilot, went into partnership with a skilled machinist named Smith in Houston, Texas. A shop was set up in collaboration with the H.G. Wilcox Aircraft Company, which specialized in the sale of surplus aircraft, particularly the Standard Js that were plentiful. Tipps and Smith were joined by another intrepid airman, Curtis Quick, and they began converting these surplus LeRhones into stationary engines with conventional carburetors and throttles, with the crankshaft doing the rotating instead of the cylinders. They were successful
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Hawke Crop Dusters monoplane sprayed oil on dormant fruit trees in 1933. Pilot Bob Streif stands on the wing while Al Polk assists with the loading. Photo courtesy of George Sanders.
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Pilot Brown on wing of Standard equipped with ICD rotors, California, 1934.
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I often get calls from pilots that are ready to be independent and start their own operation. Most likely they’ve been working for someone else awhile and are ready to get out on their own. Although I’m not an ag pilot, I know this feeling. When I first started working, I worked for other people. However, I’m an independent-minded person and wanted to have my own business. I’ve been on my own for around 35 years now and I don’t regret it one bit. But, being in business for yourself is not for everyone. There are a lot of challenges no matter what business you are in. I thought it would be a good idea to ask some operators their thoughts that have experience in ag aviation. I wanted to come up with a few suggestions that might possibly help those who are just getting started. 1. Get a job with an operator and learn as much as you can before you go on your own. Going into it blindly is very difficult. There’s a big learning curve. 2. Getting the pesticide license can be challenging, depending on the state where you test. There’s a lot of training and testing. It can be multiple years to get a commercial pilot’s license. 3. Start with an inexpensive aircraft. Plan and expect for any possible worst case scenario and be happy if things are any better than that. 4. Do as much as you can yourself. Keep overhead low until you can afford otherwise. 5. If you think you have enough money, you probably don’t....
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Jesus said, “You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me” (John 5:39). The entire Bible is about the coming of Jesus Christ to die for the sins of all humanity that will trust in Him as their Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ will destroy Satan’s work (Genesis 3:15). All the nations of the earth will be blessed by Abram’s descendants (Genesis 12:3, 28:14). Jesus Christ will come through the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10). Jesus Christ will come through the linage of King David (2 Samuel 7:12-13). “A virgin will give birth, and He will be called Immanuel (God with us)” (Isaiah 7:14). “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end” (Isaiah 9:6-7a). “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His strips we are healed….He poured out His soul unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors, and He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors” (Isaiah 53:5, 12b). God sent an angel to tell Daniel the exact date when Jesus Christ would ride the donkey into Jerusalem and reveal to the world that He was the Messiah, the Savior of the world (Daniel 9:25-26). The decree by Caesar Augustus forced Joseph and Mary to go from Nazareth to Bethlehem in order to be counted for a census (Luke 2:1-6). But Caesar Augustus didn’t understand that God was using him to fulfill the prophecy that Jesus Christ would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). God said, “Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to
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TUCSON, AZ — What you are about to read, some will not believe. All I can do is assure you that it is true. I flew the two aircraft; a Piper Pawnee and a Piper Super Cub, allow me to tell you the story. Last year I was contacted by Airborne Research, owned and operated by Mike and Hal Goddard of Tucson, Arizona. I knew nothing of the company, but quickly learned Hal had developed a leading edge kit for the Pawnee and the Super Cub. The claims Airborne Research were making about the effects of the Goddard Lift Kit were nothing short of unbelievable. When Hal told me the Super Cub could make an approach to landing at 25 mph and stall at 15 mph, I had to restrain myself from calling him a “stretcher of the truth”. I needed to see and fly these aircraft and check out their abilities for myself. Thus, I made a trip to Arizona for a couple of evaluation flights. Hal Goddard formed Airborne Research in 1989
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Left: The Goddard Lift Kit is attached by bands reaching over and under the wing. Right: The Goddard Lift Kit is attached to the Piper Super Cub in the same manner as the Pawnee.
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attached by straps with over center turnbuckles and takes less than a day to install. Mid-morning, the measured density altitude at Tucson’s Ryan Field (KRYN) was 5,000 feet. Hal was my check pilot, seating himself in the back seat of the Super Cub. We were to make a short flight north to Tom Glover’s Quality Aviation in Marana, Arizona where the Goddard Lift Kit outfitted Pawnee was based. Along the way, Hal would demonstrate the Super Cub, and of course, I’d try to duplicate. Hal explained Airborne Research had installed a helicopter airspeed indicator for a fairly accurate airspeed indication. Upon takeoff, Hal delegated me the aircraft controls and told me to “go after it”. He had forewarned me the takeoff and landing roll of the Super Cub was only 75 feet! Even at 5,000 feet DA and with two adults and full fuel, I didn’t miss that statement by much, it may have been closer to 100 feet! Climbing out at 35-40 mph was rather impressive. You just don’t expect this kind of performance from an otherwise standard 150 hp Super Cub. What was even more impressive was after leveling, the aircraft cruised at 120 mph, no loss in cruise performance from the leading edge kit. From about 1,500 feet AGL, I stalled the aircraft in a variety of configurations, no problems. No violent releases, just a gentle buffet and sinking; very docile. And, sure enough, the stalls with power and flaps were an indicated 15 mph. Making an approach at 25 mph with flaps and just a touch of power was a cinch. Well, you can only have so much fun in a
20-mile hop, within minutes we were at Quality Aviation where Hal introduced me to its owner, Tom Glover. Tom started flying ag in Marana with Harold Frost in 1960. Frost passed away and Tom bought the flying service. Quality Aviation operates four C-model 235 hp Pawnees of the late 1960s vintage and two Braves. Two of the Pawnees, at the time of my visit, were outfitted with Goddard Lift Kits. One of the Braves was being fitted with the kit for testing purposes. Tom explained that most of his flying was over cotton. His flying day starts at 4:30 am and stops by 9:00 am due to the heat. With the Pawnees outfitted with the Goddard Lift Kit, Tom said 125-gallon loads are never a problem. He never cuts back on the load because of density altitude increases. This is what Tom told me before I flew the Pawnee. I concur. The reality is, Tom can carry 150-gallon loads, he just didn’t think I’d believe him before I flew the aircraft. I avoid flying a strange ag aircraft loaded on the first flight. I followed this procedure with the Pawnee, taking it up empty and working it over a nearby cotton field. It flew fine. An empty Pawnee has always been a good flying ag-aircraft. Being cautious, and it was hot, I loaded 80 gallons and headed down the runway under full power. I was amazed at how quickly the Pawnee climbed out and how well it handled in the turns returning for another run over the cotton. Not much sense wasting a lot of time with this piece of a load, I returned for 125 gallons. A little water goes a long way in a Pawnee. If you’ve not had the pleasure of working a ➤
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A collage of various angles of the installation of the Goddard Lift Kit on Tom Glover’s (Quality Aviation) Piper Pawnee.
Pawnee under high density altitude conditions, then you may not understand why a pilot gives a lot of thought to a 20-gallon change in a load. Even an extra ten gallons of fuel is cause for consideration. Knowing this from past experience (I learned to fly ag in a Pawnee, like many ag-pilots), I prepared for an extended takeoff run, asking Tom how he managed the crosscountry wires at the end. I should have known something was up, when he hesitated and didn’t really give me a good answer, something like, “You can get under them or just angle off to the southwest”. Interesting. After takeoff, I realized why I got such a vague answer. I could hardly tell any difference in the aircraft with 125 gallons onboard from when I had just returned with 80 gallons! It was truly unbelievable. Quality Aviation’s rag-wing Pawnee with its Goddard Lift Kit flew great, with 125 gallons, 20 or so gallons of fuel and a density altitude of 5,000 feet. I tried everything (normal) in the way of turns; race tracking, standard turns, wiping the ends, all with the load and surprising myself with each turn. Across the field, I couldn’t see any reduction in indicated airspeed for this Pawnee, about 110-115 mph using 2,400 rpm. Tom Reabe of Reabe Spraying Service in Waupun, Wisconsin has bought at least one Goddard Lift Kit. His letter is a B 28 | agairupdate.com
sidebar to this article. In his letter, Reabe sums up the performance of the Kit rather well. Again, I concur. Another bonus for the operator who installs the Goddard Lift Kit on his Pawnee(s) is the improvement to the aircraft’s swath. I could not see the effects to the swath from inside the cockpit, but Airborne Research has a video for potential customers that pretty much demonstrates how well the Kit improves the Pawnee swath. Airborne Research is claiming an increase to the swath width by five feet or about 10%. Also, it appears in the video the swath does not get entrapped in the aircraft’s wing vortices. Obviously, the Kit has an impact on the formation of the vortices. The Goddard Lift Kit has an FAA
337 Field Approval. However, since the kit has made such a significant improvement in performance and safety, an application for an STC has been filed at the request of the FAA and is currently in the certification process. If you are interested in buying a Goddard Lift Kit, I recommend you view the video and then arrange for a time to fly a Pawnee with the kit. Bring your checkbook. If you are serious about buying a kit, you won’t leave without signing on the dotted line for a Goddard Lift Kit. Visit Airborne Research’s website at www.airborneresearch.com and/or email them at airborneresearch@uswest. net. Their fax and phone number is 800-975-2015. Call’m and tell’m AgAir Update sent ya!
Goddard Lift Kit testimonial To whom it may concern: I have been operating Piper Pawnees since 1972. I recently installed the Goddard Lift Kit on a PA25-235C model. I must say, it is the single greatest improvement to the Pawnee I have seen to date. The Lift Kit allows tighter turns and sharper pull ups. The airplane goes where the nose is pointed. The airplane climbs faster, controls pressures are lighter, and it handles the load easier. I find myself turning inside of obstructions I used to have to turn outside of. I have not seen a speed reduction or any adverse characteristics with the Goddard Lift Kit. As far as I’m concerned it’s a win-win situation. Sincerely, Tom Reabe Reabe Spraying Service, Inc., Waupun, WI
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NTSB Identification: CEN20LA381 Date: 08/18/2020 Location: Ord, NE Aircraft: Piper PA36 Injuries: None A Piper PA-36-285 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ord, Nebraska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight. The pilot reported that the airplane was loaded with 40 gallons of fuel and 155 gallons of chemical for the local aerial application flight. The pilot stated that engine start-up was normal and that the surface wind condition was calm. The pilot reported that he initially noticed some dark/black engine exhaust when he cycled the propeller during his before takeoff engine runup; however, he completed another engine runup and recycled the propeller for a second time and did not observe any anomalies with engine operation or the engine exhaust. The pilot proceeded with a takeoff on runway 31. He stated that the takeoff roll was uneventful, and that after liftoff he kept the airplane in ground effect while accelerating to a normal climb airspeed. The pilot reported that the initial climb was uneventful until he made his first turn toward the west, at which time he noticed a decreasing airspeed despite the engine and propeller operating normally at a normal takeoff power setting. The pilot stated that the airspeed continued to decrease closer to an aerodynamic stall speed, but he chose not to dump the chemical load because he felt it could have a negative affect on airplane control and cause the airplane to enter an
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aerodynamic stall. The pilot reported that the airplane’s right wing dropped shortly before impact, which was consistent with the airplane at or near aerodynamic stall. The airplane then collided with terrain in a right wing down attitude. The pilot reported that the weather conditions earlier in the morning at Evelyn Sharp Field Airport (ODX), Ord, Nebraska, had included some rain showers associated with the passage of a weather front; however, at the time of the accident, the winds were calm and there was no precipitation. The airplane was partially disassembled and recovered from the accident site before the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were advised of the accident. The airplane and its engine will be examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
NTSB Identification: ERA20LA330 Date: 09/23/2020 Location: Floral City, FL Aircraft: Piper PA25 Injuries: Fatal A Piper PA-25 airplane was destroyed when it was involved in accident in Floral City, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. According to a solo student pilot who was in the traffic pattern at the nearby Inverness Airport (INF), Inverness, Florida, while turning right downwind for runway 01, he glanced down and saw that the accident airplane was “spraying” and “it looked to me like he pitched up to clear something and then abruptly went down.”
The student pilot subsequently observed fire and smoke emanating from where he last saw the airplane. An additional witness was located on a tractor in a nearby farm field. He reported that he observed the accident airplane spraying from west to east and it had “dipped down two times, coming down near the trees and then coming back up.” He then observed the airplane on its third approach, and it was “real low” and he “never saw him [the airplane] come back up.” He subsequently observed black smoke and heard explosions. According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airman records, the pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single and multi-engine land, instrument airplane, rotorcraft helicopter and gyroplane, and glider. He also held a flight instructor and mechanic certificates. The pilot was issued an FAA second-class medical certificate April 13, 2020, where he reported a total of 31,100 hours of flight time and 125 hours in the preceding 6 months. According to an FAA inspector who traveled to the accident site, the main wreckage was located inverted in a row of trees that lined the field the airplane was seeding. A postcrash fire consumed a majority of the fuselage; however, all primary flight controls were present with the main wreckage. He further reported that within the field that was being sprayed, about 350 ft directly west of the main wreckage, a large dead tree with vegetation growth contained broken branches and components of the agricultural spraying equipment near its base.
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An Eye-Opening Look at Fatigue – the Silent Killer by Ted Delanghe
Physical fatigue can result from a variety of factors such as loss of sleep or any type of physically demanding activities.
Most people can identify with having ‘the nods’ while driving a car. You’ve been on the road for hours on end, with droopy eyes and sleepy time just around the next bend. Your eyes close for just a few seconds, your head drops forward, then jerks upright with a startled look like you just won the lottery, which in a way you did if you are still alive and didn’t have an accident during your mini-siesta at 60 mph. I am sure that if you took a poll among ag pilots with a number of years experience, you would find quite a few who have had these ‘microsleeps’ while flying, either enroute to and from a field, or perhaps even during an actual spray run. While these episodes are the most obvious result of a big dose of fatigue, they are only part of a much larger menu of serious consequences.
A Potent Mixture of Physical and Mental Strain When it comes to accident investigations, fatigue is frequently cited as a contributing factor to pilot error, with effects including reduced attention span, loss of concentration, and a decrease in coordination, all being skills required for safe flight. These factors can also hinder the decision making process, critically important at typical ag aviation altitudes and airspeeds. Physical fatigue can result from a variety of factors such as loss of sleep or any type of physically demanding activities. Mental fatigue can be the result of factors such as working long hours in a stressful environment, constant decision making, or an overcommitment in terms of what can realistically be accomplished in a given time. Sound familiar?
Acute and Chronic – Take Your Pick Fatigue can also be categorized as either acute or chronic, the first being short term and easily dealt with through rest and an appropriate amount of sound sleep. Chronic fatigue is built up over a longer period of time and may require medical attention to alleviate its effects. In both cases the consequences are considerable. The FAA’s brochure Fatigue In Aviation states “Fatigue is a condition characterized by increased discomfort with lessened capacity for work, reduced efficiency of accomplishment, loss of power or capacity to respond to stimulation, and is usually accompanied by a feeling of weariness and tiredness.” It is not difficult to imagine that putting all these factors together is a recipe for disaster. It’s very important to realize that fatigue should not be misconstrued as just being a bit tired. Instead it is a combination of physical and mental exhaustion that can prevent you from safely and effectively completing your job, whatever that may be. It can also lead to a person being short tempered, irritable, having difficulty concentrating on the job at hand, and missing checklist items. All are warning signs that you need to proactively tackle the problem before it becomes a major incident or accident.
Too Fatigued to Fly? So how do you deal with the very serious consequences of fatigue? It starts with the knowledge that one of the most insidious aspects is how it creeps into operations in a subtle way, slowly accumulating until it becomes a major contributing factor in an accident or incident. Because of this ‘sly and crafty’ nature, having a ➤
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number of objective signposts alerting you to the gradual onset of fatigue is a good way to start. Fly at an exact altitude to and from the field. On every flight record details such as up and down times, acres treated, load size, etc. Alternate landings between wheel and three point. Fly an exact airspeed on final. Whenever you note you have missed an item or notice a slide in performance, you know you’re falling into the well of fatigue. It’s time to stop flying, take a break, and do whatever is required to get you back into safe and effective operations. As with many things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Ensure your sleeping arrangements are quiet, comfortable and free from distractions. Try to get at least seven to eight hours of sleep every night. Take a break mid-day and get a half hour of shuteye. Ensure you are eating healthy. Avoid caffeine within six hours of going to bed.
and severe crop infestation, where the stress to push the boundaries of wind, weather and safety can be considerable. Keep in mind that a bent airplane doesn’t cover near as many acres as an intact one. FAA Fatigue in Aviation brochure available for download at: http://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/ pilotsafetybrochures/ Ted Delanghe is a former Canadian Air Force pilot turned ag pilot, having flown more than 50 aircraft types from ultralights to fighters, including a wide range of ag aircraft. He resides in Regina, Saskatchewan, where he is also a business consultant with a specific focus on aviation and aerospace.
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1976 G164B Ag Cat, 8128K, Extended wings, Servos, Tall Tail, 1340 Covington, 40 hrs. since major overhaul by Covington, 600 hr. TT since full ground up restoration, hydraulic prop, A/C, Stainless booms, Transland gate, 330 gallon hopper. Best offer! Call Bob at 402-367-2941 Brainard, NE
1977 Super A Ag Cat 600, Serial #1714, N6741Q, 7454 TTAF, 1738 SMOH Tulsa engine, 10,310 TT since mfr., all case numbers match, some newer cylinders, mags, carb., cam, still strong running & clean, refurbished by Hershey at 5715 TT, 330 gal. hopper, new skins, straight tail, all servos, wing tips. $65K 660-739-4509
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 (3) Super-6 FAT CATs! Hi Wings, Long Fuel, Metalized, 500+Gal 41” TL Deluxe Combos w/ C-Model Gear, TST, FlyTips, Fully Servo’d, Fresh Annuals. Retired owner will accept reasonable offers, consider Ag Cat Trade-Ins. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870-8862418/2489F, 759-1692Cell or frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Winter Completion: 2021 Turbo SB+ QueenCat, 400 Gal, 120 fuel, HiWings, TST, Heavy G/S/W, DAF TL-38 Combo, AgJet FWF w/NEW Prop (Your TPE331 Engine). ALL frameworks “fixture-perfect”. Buy smart, fly safe, do better work! $395K Outright. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870-8862418/2489F, 759-1692Cell frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today. Call 478-987-2250
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CLASSIFIEDS Better than new, perfectly configured, lovingly ground-up rebuilt 450 Ag Cat! 300 gal, 67 fuel, Ext’d, FlyTips, “B” Canopy/Cockpit, TL-25 gate. EVERYTHING NEW OR OHC. Worth $185K but will consider reasonable offer. Call if you want the ultimate 450! AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Export Special! G164A S/N 1188, “Factory-Jig’d” OHC fuselage, new 335 Hopper, 1” Gear, Ext’d 80fuel wings, 24V w/Strobes, TWL, E-Servo, TE Hybrid Combo, ready for 100-hr service run. YOUR R985/ R1340 E&P, CofA’d 4 Export, packed in YOUR container, fob WR, $75K. frank.kelley@ag-cat.com, 870-8862418/2489F, 759-1692 cell BETTER than NEW (2) “Super-A+350 Gal HV TL Combo QUEEN CATS. Options include TST, FlyTips, Servos, 80 fuel, FSTW w/Lock. ZERO EVERYTHING. Buy smart, fly safe, do better work! Bank on 4-wings! Ag Cat Sales and Service since 1971. 8702418/2489F frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
AT-401
1988 AT-401, 6700 TT, 945 TSMOH, 881 TSOH PROP, SATLOC Bantam w/ flow control, Lane Fan & Brake, Right Boom Shutoff, Smoker/ Flagger, Com Radio. Sold with fresh annual. Times will change as we are still working it. $89,500 Call 701-818-7459
AT-402
1991 AT-401-0817 AFTT 4382, Geared Super Six R1340 12:1 Blower/Cold Air Intake TSHO 614, 23D40 Prop, Drop Booms, Lane Fan & Brake. $137,500 Contact Frank Booth, Owner. Located in Waco, TX 254-722-3223
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Aircraft - 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. $175,000 Call Richard at 541-9800229 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
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 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 141 hrs. by Younkin(2012), TTAF 6400, no corrosion or damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., 38” Gate, 400 gal hopper, new seal w/Transland spreader, 5 blade Weath Aero fan pump, SATLOC Lite II, 36 CP03 nozzles, A/C. Price reduced to $120K Call Scott at 402-746-4078
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. Motivated Seller! $259K 605-423-2955
2005 AT-401B, 2143 TTAF, Engine/Prop: Cascade Conversion Walter M601E-11 SN 854005, TTE since OH - 1194, 3000 hr (no calendar life) TTE since IRAN - 145.5 - All AD’s complied with 2020. TTPSN - 1194 AVIA, Spray Equipment: CP Flat Fan Carousel, Smoker, GPS: Ag Nav Guia with Ag Nav flow controller, Radios/ Avionics: King VHF Radio, Transponder, ELT. Additional Equipment: Lane Brake, Bottom Load Fuel, 29 x 111 main tires, 3-piece windshield with wiper, night lights (hide away), VG’s, Horner wingtips, Collins Aircraft electric air conditioning, Wing spray life 7777 hrs. Canadian airplane since 2009, imported with 303 hrs TT. Same owner, same pilot. Call Rick at 306-487-7534 or at401b@ gmail.com
2013 AT-402B -15, 1004TT, Owner Operated Ag-Nav Plat/flow AM-safe AC Big Gear, single point fuel 170 fuel, Hopper-rinse, smoker, SS fasteners, 3-piece WS washer, Vg’s. Canadian plane since new, no fertilizer. Extensive 2021 annual complete $630K Call Dan at 306280-3231
2014 AT-402B, Very well maintained, one owner 402 for sale. -15AG engine, 1060 TT, SATLOC G4, single point fuel, AMSAFE airbag, CP Nozzles, Smoker, Shadin Fuel Flow, new tires, 170 gal fuel tanks. No Fertilizer or Damage History. Airplane is eligible for export. Call for price. 970-522-1941
1999 AT-402A w/PT6A11AG, Maintained like no other & it’s mechanically solid! 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. Motivated seller, CALL WITH AN OFFER! 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
1995 AT-402B -15AG, TTAF 7399.5, Engine TT 6928.0, Engine TSHSI 8.0, Prop TT 7399.5, Prop SMOH 2452.5, Shot Peened Prop, All SS Spray System, VG’s, AG Nav GPS (GUIA), AUTO CAL Flow Control, Single Point Fuel System, Newer style Factory A/C vents & Heat, 3 Piece Windshield, New style removable side doors, Extended Exhaust Stacks, Smoker, Flagger, SS Tailwheel, Shadin Fuel Flow, Night Lights, Storm Cutters, Factory Ram Air Inlet, Cool Start, 2 A/C Condensers, Radio Rack w/AM/FM/CD, UHF/VHF Business Band, 360 Channel COM, Garmin (347) Audio Panel. Price reduced to $350K OBO 620-525-6712 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
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
AT-502
2012 AT-502B w/-34AG, N20508, 4544 TTAF&E, 532 SHOT, SATLOC Bantam, New G4 Screen, Intelliflow, Wingman, Storm Shield, LED Strobes & Nose. $495K Call 870995-3633
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2013 AT-502B, N10078, Original owner, Cascade -42 (850 HP) conversion performed, TSN: 4562.4, SHOT: 805, Always hangared since new, No damage history, Ready for work, Fresh annual inspection 2/8/20, New batteries installed 2/2020, Prop: Avia model number V508H/106B/A, Meticulously maintained. $628K See spec sheet for details. Contact Mark Thornton at 256-762-1827 or email thorntonfarm@icloud.com for further details.
2012 AT-502B PT6-34, 4300 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. $490K Aviation Services 662-658-4466
1991/2011 AT-502 M601E-11 GE/Walter Johnson STC Conversion, TTAF 7851.7, Engine TT 6167.1, 261 TSHSI , Engine TSOH 1977.1 (3000HR TBO), Prop SMOH 1977.1, SATLOC Bantam W/ G4 Screen & L7 Light Bar, Agrinautics Pump W/Lane Electric Brake, Reabe Hopper Gauge With Pressure, Reabe Clear View Canopy, Amsafe Airbag Seat Belts, Vortex Generators, Single Point Fuel System, Electric A/C With Factory Vents, Electric Cockpit Heat, 3 Piece Windshield, New Style Removable Side Doors, , Electronics International MVP-50T With Fuel Flow & Fuel Tank Indicators, Work Lights, Johnson Ram Air Inlet With Barrier Filter, Aero-LED,s Landing Lights with Pulse, Radios With AM/FM/CD, VHF, H80 Turbine Blades Upgrade, Price $330K Motivated Seller! Joe@PrairieAir.Net 218-685-6594
2009 AT-502 -34, 2800 TTAE, new CT blades 400 hrs. ago, 4 blade prop installed new 300 hrs., VGS/G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow, Load Hog, SS booms. Annual with sale. A great flying plane, $565,000 Negotiable Call Rod at 701-321-0767 2009 AT-502B, TTSN 2650, TSPO 245, G4 w/flow control, Lane brake, 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. $639K 306-867-7725
2008 AT-502B, New paint job in 2019, Total Time 5168, Last Annual 5-12020, Starter/Generator O/H, Fuel Pump O/H-O Hrs., Hot Section, Power Section, Propeller O/H with new blades 1,789.5 $430K 318450-1764
2003 AT-502B. 12621.3 TT Airframe and Engine. Fresh Hot, Reabe System, Bantam with flow, A/C., Planemate. $275,000. Call 361-7822141
1997 AT-502B, P&W PT6-34 engine, TT 13000 hrs. on AF&E, 0 hrs. since HOT section, replaced CT wheel and blades, Hemisphere G4, Flow Control, Wingman, single point fuel, 3” loading, 38” gate, swath master spreader, Laser Alt., ADS-B Out, factory A/C & heater. $270,000 662-3631461 1997 AT-502B, 3800 AFTT, 0--since Covington light OH, SATLOC, CP’s, new annual, For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
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1990 AT-502, TT:6800, fresh OVH on Walters 6011-E, 5 blade Avia prop 1800 since new, SATLOC Bantam and flow control, CP nozzles, smoker, cool seat, cool air. This is a solid working airplane. $135K. Will trade for passenger plane. Motivated seller! I have quit and don’t need it any more. 918-223-5122
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 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
1998 AT-502B. 10,465.5 TT Airframe and Engine. Fresh hot, Reabe system, Bantam with flow, A/C, Smoker, Planemate. $275,000. Call 361-782-2141
2020 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,060,500 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401
1996 AT-502B, TTAF 7896, Power Section TSOH 918.9, 2/2016 Light Overhaul Power Section by Covington, SHSI 599.4, 918.9 Since OH prop, 600 Since new gear, Wings done 7/1/2020, Single point fuel, VG’s, Smoker, Lane Brake, Stainless spray system, CP11 nozzles, Harbor A/C. $450K Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892 2018 AT-502XP, -140AG, 1050 TTAE, Air Repair 5” Hydraulic System, Fresh Annual, New Paint by Air Tractor. Aircraft Appears New! No Damage History! $870,000 Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
2012 AT-502, TTAE 4147 hrs., PT6-34 1569 hrs. since hot section by Covington, 4 Blade Loadmaster 1032 since IRAN, No damage history, Air Repair hydraulic gate, Wingman, VG’s, CP11’s, single point fuel, heat and A/C, Lane fan and electric brake, SATLOC G4. Hot section prior to sale. $550K. Call David at Gary Flying Service 662-822-4534
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2018 AT-502B S/N 502B-3131 TTSN 120.7 hours Equipped with PT6A-34AG engine, FAST engine monitoring system, three blade Hartzell propeller, heat and AC, GUIA Platinum GPS guidance system AgFlow controller, AU5000 Micronair (10), Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, EFD 1000 Evolution Flight, GTN650 Garmin GPS/COM, GTR225 Nav/ COM, GTX345 transponder, GMA350 audio control panel. $975K Call Mario Morales (506) 261-5023 mmorales@ forestprotectionlimited.com
2018 AT-502B S/N 502B-3130 TTSN 122.4 hours Equipped with PT6A-34AG engine, FAST engine monitoring system, three blade Hartzell propeller, heat and AC, GUIA Platinum GPS guidance system AgFlow controller, AU5000 Micronair (10), , Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, EFD 1000 Evolution Flight, GTN650 Garmin GPS/COM, GTR225 Nav/ COM, GTX345 transponder, GMA350 audio control panel. $975K Call Mario Morales (506) 261-5023 mmorales@ forestprotectionlimited.com
1998 AT-502A, N205RM, HOBBS 9395, 460 Hrs. since factory new frame, PT6A-45R, P/S TT 24878, G/G 26647, 26 Since HSI, 26 hrs. since prop O/H, 7993 Hrs. remaining on wings, 210 fuel tank, Lane Brake, Transland Wingman, Factory A/C, CP11 Nozzles, Smoker, Crophawk, SATLOC Bantam W/G4 Screen, Updated upper instrument panel, Swathmaster spreader. $350K 979-234-2482
2012 AT-602, N2061L, Tac reading 3686.6 hrs, TTAE 3686.6 hrs, annual inspection date - new at sale, no damage history. PT6A-60AG, SN PCE-RGO179, TT 3686.6 hrs, H.S.I. new, Starter Gen. 0 hrs SMOH. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, SN EVA3161, TT 3686.6 hours, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, comm radio, Transponder, Lane fan & brake, smoker, s/s T/W deflector, factory heat & air, drop booms, low time landing gear, 0 time FCU and HP fuel pump. Ready to Spray. $695K Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com
1999 AT-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
AT-602, Complete solid airframe less engine/prop. -65 engine mount, 11,000 AFTT, 1600 remaining on spar. $180K For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
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
AT-602
2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008. 5550 hr since rebuild. Fresh annual. Flow Control. Large size propeller N11276N5, 800 since new hub & blades, Bantam w/G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock. New transponder. Garmin audio panel. Comm radio. All mounted in radio box. SS Fasteners. New paint on leading edges. Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights. Night flight package. Factory air intake. Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. Price reduced to $375K For sale or lease. 501-5166156 2015 AT-602, -65AG, 3,450 TTAE, Aircraft is in good condition, NDH, recent annual and hot section inspection, new Air Tractor paint on entire aircraft. $735,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401
AT-802 2013 AT-602 -60, 2600 TT, Bantam with flow control, 10 inch. hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, fresh annual and hot section. $630,000 870-734-6064 Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
2012 AT-802 -67AG, N802HF, TTAE 3039, Fresh hot, PROP Fresh IRAN, New main gear tail and new spring, SATLOC G4 touch screen, Vondran variable rate gate, also touch screen. Hatfield bottom load fuel, CP nozzles, Hatfield cool start, Smoker, Radio rack, 5 blade Lane brake, Wingman, Fresh annual, Clean airplane, One owner. $900K 309-208-9668
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2012 AT-802, N802LM, PT6-65, 3285 TT, 460 SHOT, Standard gate, AFS check valves with CP11 nozzles. Single point, 308 gallon fuel, smoker, Wingman, pulse lights, night lights, Garmin com and audio panel, SATLOC bantam with flow control. $755,000 call Scott 573-380-4013.
2015 AT-802, 2880 TT on Airframe, Engine and Prop, Load Hawg, hydraulic gate, IntelliFlow, G4 GPS, Heat, A/C, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Extensive annual. Plane is in Excellent conditional including paint. $860K Call Rod at 701-321-0767 2018 AT-802A -65AG, 7 ½ “ gate, Wingman, CP’s, 1400 TTSN. For pricing and more information call 309759-4646 or farmair@farmairinc.com
2001 AT-802 -67AG, TT 4990, Engine SMOH 1369 Fresh Hot Section, Prop 148 SNEW, TDFM 138, KY196A, KY 196A, Garmin 345 ADSB, Fresh Paint in 2019, Hatfield Fire Gate or available with 10” Transland and booms. $925K Call 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com 2015 AT-802A-0597, N802ND, PT6A-65AG, 2,925.7 TT, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Dual Bottom Load, Smoker, G4 with Flow Control, Air Repair Hydraulic Gate & Wingman, Fresh Annual. $825,000 Frost Flying 870-295-6213
2012 AT-802A, 802A0447, N802JT, PT6A65AG, Smoker, Wingman, 10” Gate w/Vondran Controller, Bantam w/Flowcontrol, LED Pulse Lights & Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Fresh Annual & HSI, 1,228 Since Tail Spring & MLG replace, 630 Since FCU, Fuel Pump and Starter Generator Overhaul, 630 Since New CT Blades, Segments & Outer Liner Repaired, 630 Since IRAN. $650,000 Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
2017 AT-802A, 02A0701, N8033N, PT6A65AG, 308 Gallon Fuel, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Wingman, G4 w/ Flow Control & 7 1/2” Geared Manual Gate w/ Transland Controller, Fresh Annual $950,000 Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
2010 AT-802 -67AG, N6000J, 4560 TTAF&E, -67AG 980 SHOT, Hemisphere GPS, Intelliflow, 10” Had Gate, Vondran Controller, Wingman, Fast Start, Storm Shield, Kawak, LED Strobes & Nose. $675K Call 870-995-3633
2007 AT-802A, Extensive Fresh Annual, N4170S, Last Annual Inspection: 4/20/2020, TTAF 5,060 hrs, Time Since Annual: 44Hrs, Avionics SATLOC 4, Engine -Pratt & Whitney, Model: PT6A-65AG, TTSN: 5,064, TTSLOH: 44 hrs, TT Since Annual: 44hrs, Propeller Hartzell S178. HCB5MP-3F. M11276NS, 44 Hrs SMOH. $760K Phone 520-220-6364
2007 AT-802A, N4265D, PT6A-67AG, 5917 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI, 3320.6 Hrs. TSLO engine, SATLOC Bantam, radio pkg., smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, CP nozzles, new paint, glass & more. $625,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com 2006 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 7400 TTSN, Wingman, G4 with flow control, S.P fuel, com, CP’s. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
2010 AT-802A, N6012E, PT6A-65AG ONLY 2300 TTSN, Fire Airplane well equipped and ready to go to work or would make a great low time Ag airplane. Red and white paint scheme painted in 2015. This aircraft’s been a fire airplane all its life with all ADs and Service Letters complied with. It is also very clean and has been well maintained. Equipped as follows: FRDS Gen 2 Fire Gate, 2-Garmin SL40 Comms, Garmin 796 GPS Map, PS Engineering Audio Panel, Garmin GTX 345 Transponder w/ ADSB IN & OUT. Aircraft will be sold with fresh Hot Section Inspection. $765,000 Call Steve at AgAir Aircraft 870-236-0146 or email steve.agairaircraft@gmail.com
AT-802 Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A-67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation. Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate. Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@airtractoreurope.com 2020 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,478,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
2019 AT-802, Equipped with PT6A-67F engine, dual cockpit/full dual controls. Air Tractor FRDS fire gates, rear seat instruments and avionics, 380 gallon fuel, and a very unique paint scheme. Available for immediate delivery. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401 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 2015 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG engine, plane available now with approx. 2000 TTSN, 308 fuel, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, G4/flow, hyd gate, wingman, CP’s, Covington hot. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
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
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.
Fire Boss, Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation. Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate. Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-9872250
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CLASSIFIEDS 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
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
Aircraft - Cessna 1970 Cessna Ag Wagon, TTAF 5231, IO -520D TTSMOH 1250, TTSPO 0, plane stripped & painted, new cables & pulleys, mags overhauled, alternator O/H, new side & back windows, rebuilt smoker, Kenzie exhaust, SATLOC lite star, WeathAreo Fan, Hopper removed and professionally redone, gear legs O/H, new tires & tubes, Cleveland’s, new brake lines, current annual, USD. $79K 306-867-7725
1972 Cessna 188B, 6596TT, 848 SFRM IO520, 524 SN McCauley 88” 3 Blade Black Mac, Bantam GPS and Flow Control, Airfoil drop booms with CP-03 Nozzles, Spreader, FL-760 Comm., Garmin 496, Freon type AC system removed in box with STC, many misc. spare parts and hardware. $100,000 Call Jay Sharp at 515-961-4026
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
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. $79,000 USD Call Richard 819-3803333
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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
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
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
1974 CESSNA AIRCRAFT 188 FOR SALE $75,000 Frame: 1974 Cessna Aircraft A188B, TTAF 6271.7 hrs , Engine: Continental Motors IO-520, TSMO 1344.4 hrs, Prop: Hartzell Propeller, TSOH 307.9 hrs, Spray Equipment: Hi-Tek Atomizers, Installed 2018, GPS: Bantam GPS and IF2 Flow Control, Installed 2018. $75,000 USD.Contact Chris at 204871-0950 - Apex Aviation - Manitoba, Canada
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
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
1983 N983BG M-18 Dromader S/N 1Z01112 , Airframe: 5800 TT (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. All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
Aircraft - Piper 1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552
Aircraft - Dromader 1995 Dromader, REF. 200501-19, Engine 0 hours from factory. Brakes. Several new and used parts. Engine with 20 hours, it is necessary to check and replace the cylinders. 20/25 cylinders, rings. Original and other adapted spraying equipment. Fire gate and original sower. $250,000 Spare Parts $50,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardi phone/whats: +1-954-278 0939 Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025. Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today. Call 478-987-2250
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. $79,900 954-893-0099 or email milo@aerialbanners.com 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN, 0 SMOH, 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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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. $310K OBO For more information call 318-339-4747 or email lowgoflyers@gmail.com
1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and A.D.2014-11-05 was performed, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/ instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $275,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com
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 $65,000 Scott 765-418-3933
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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
1965 Piper Pawnee PA 25260 with hutch wings, new struts, TTAF 7597 TSMOH 1332.0 Hartzell c/s prop, TSPOH 296.9, Fabric replaced and control surfaces overhauled 2015, New tires main & rear, CP nozzles, currently working, times will change. All A/D complied with. $78,000 Call Tommy Newkirk 910-385-8427
1966 Pawnee PA-25-235, N4494Y, S/N 4161, Tach and TT 2739.4, Lycoming O-540-B2B5 SMOH 433.2, Prop TT 2739.4, Annual completed 6/24/20, New spray pump and electric brake 6/24/20, SS Booms, M3 GPS w/key pad, screen not touch screen. $75,000 Ready For Immediate Sale! See spec sheet for details. Email Aaron at aaron@advantageagair.us
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
Low time 1979 Piper Brave 400, 3426TT, Eng304 SMOH, Bantam w/Intelliflow, smoker,270gallon hopper, fan brake, SS booms, aero flow check valves,CP11 nozzles, egt/cht, external jump, dual side load, good paint, excellent interior, good seat, spray on/off switch and flaps on stick. Great flying fuel efficient plane for smaller jobs! One of the nicest well equipped Braves with low hours! $110K Arnold 806-435-0599 arnoldterhune@ yahoo.com
1975 Piper Pawnee PA25-235 D Model, TTAE 4092.29, SMOH 144.5 by Gann Aviation, Lycoming 0-540 B2C5 engine, Fresh Annual, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero Fan, Dropped airfoil SS beams, CP check body & Tips w/J tubes. All Ads complied with SATLOC Lite 2, owner/operator always hangared. $90K Call Jamie at 256-557-2882
1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/ instrument/landing/taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com 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
2019 Thrush 510P with P&W PT6A-34AG, Smoker, Bantam GPS, IntelliFlow, Lane Electric Brake, Single Point Fuel, Vortex Generator and Leading Edge Lights. 264 TT. $875,000 Please contact Dennis or Tim at 319-266-0474.
2017 Thrush S2R-H80, N813MC, TTAE 2050, GE-H80-100, CP Nozzles, Vortex Generators, IntelliFlow, Load Hawg, Hopper Rinse Tank, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel, MVP-50 Panel, G4. Very clean aircraft! Annual 11-20. See spec sheet for details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
2019 Thrush S2R-T34, N1009F, TTAE 1160, PT6A-34AG, AM Safe Seat Belts, Long Control Stick, G5, Vortex Generators, IntelliFlow, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Custom Air Tail Wheel, SATLOC G4, Leading Edge Lights, SS Booms, Smoker. Annual 1/21/19 See spec sheet for details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
Excellent condition 1974 Thrush S2R, TT 4913, Pratt & Whitney R1340 geared engine, TSMO 229. Only 378 hours since complete rebuild! Always hangared. Contact Brent at 308289-3534 for more information. $185K CK-AG-29 Wing Splice, Extended Wings, Aileron Servos, 29” Wheels, Spring Tail Wheel, Cold Air Intake, M3 SATLOC, Crop Hawk, Smoker, New Stainless-Steel Booms, Cool Seat, Bottom Load Fuel. Visit https://mega.nz/ folder/TnhBxI5b#uPRTR4blbIBcMm90Y6a-Q for more pictures.
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1980 Thrush S2R-15DC (Converted to PT6A-34 in 1988) Airframe TT: 15,960 (Approx.) Roughly 3000hrs remain on spars. Engine PT6A-34: 0 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!) SWTI CT Vane ring AD complied with Oct. 2020, Prop: 900 Since IRAN, Options: 500 gallon hopper, Satloc Bantam GPS with 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 all around, and more! Currently Undergoing Extensive airframe refurbishment 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! Sold with fresh annual. $425K 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 -6 Garret powered Thrush. Fresh spar caps. Very clean Northern airplane. TT 5800 currently working. $300,000 Call Brady Fast at 605-461-1823
1973 Thrush S2R, Geared 1340 23D40 TSMO 280 AFTT 8,400, SATLOC M3, AutoCal flow control, Transland spreader and speed ring included. Delivery negotiable. $110K For more information call or text 719648-9924
Turbine Garrett -5 powered Thrush 1700 SHOT (good cycle times remain on wheels) Airframe recondition 1700 hrs ago in 2017. Ag Pilot X w/Flow Control, Heavy gear, metal tail, aileron and elevator servos, SS camlocks, VG’s, recently O/H 300 amp Start/Gen, Fast Start, hopper rinse, Electric boom shutoff, super booms, stainless CP’s, smoker, 200 gal fuel, KAWAK Throttle quad, Digital EI gauges, Panel mounted IPAD dock, PAR100 Bluetooth comm radio, harbour A/C and MORE! Aircraft Currently having Thrush Factory lower wing spar caps replaced at ASI in Hutchinson, MN. This one is clean from a South Dakota Operator, come by see for yourself! $429,950 Negotiable. 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!
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
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2011 Thrush S2R-T34, N70224, TTAE 2932, Pt6A-34AG, Cascade Intake, Bantam GPS w/G4 Screen, IntelliFlow, 2 1/2” High Volume Spray Pump, Lane Electric Brake, Lead Edge Lights, Micro Vortex Generators, MVP-50 Glass Cockpit, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel, Load Hawg, added step to check oil, 10,500 Gross weight Kit. Annual 1/1/20 See spec sheet for details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net Order your 510 Thrush 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 Thrush 510P - DC, 120 hours Since NEW (Approx.) Engine/Propeller: PT6A-34AG, Hartzell 3 blade prop. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, Garmin G5 EFIS Artificial Horizon, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chrome-moly steel spar caps (29,000 hour life), Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive overturn structures, 3 – in. left side loader, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, Dual 24 – volt batteries, 250 amp Starter generator, Solid-state generator control unit, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, SS rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, Spring steel tail wheel assembly, All metal Empennage, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Upper and lower hopper windows, 4130 chrome-moly tubular steel fuselage, Aileron servo tabs, Adjustable mesh (cool) seats, Dual inertia reels, Hooker harness (Certified to 5,000lbs), Sealed cockpit enclosure, Windshield wiper and washer, Adjustable rudder pedals, Navigation and instrument lights. Wing tip navigation & strobe lights. Cockpit lighting, K&N barrier filter system, Polyurethane FinishPowder coating (Airframe, engine mounts, and Landing gear). Additional Options: AG Pilot X GPS w/Flow control, Single point re-fuel with auto shut-off (Hatfield) , Vortex GeneratorsSmoker, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Hopper Rinse, LED leading edge lights, Garmin 225 Comm. 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!
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
1975 Thrush S2R, P&W R1340, N4954X, TTAF 6874, SATLOC LightStar 2, A/C, Tulsa Engine TTE 573, Prop 2D406101A-12, 500 hrs. on Prop, Smoker, Cool Seat, Extended Wing, $45,000 For sale or will trade for passenger plane. Motivated Seller! $45,000 918-223-5122
1977 Thrush S2R Turbine, 11,063 hours Total Time Airframe, Johnson Conversion and rebuild in 2007 (ME601E-11 with Avia Prop). Walters ME601E-11 engine with 3 hours Since IRAN (1560 SMOH) 400 gallon Hopper, AG Pilot X GPS with Flow Control (or Satloc Bantam if you prefer), MVP-50 Engine display, Electric Fan Brake, Bottom load fuel, Smoker, Air Conditioning, Metal Tail, KAWAK Throttle quadrant, Fiberglass belly, Winglets, Nav lights, Polished Spinner. Fresh Thrush Service Center Annual! Primed and Repainted Engine cowl, leading edges, vertical stab, and winglets. Rebuilt the tailwheel and primed and painted. She’s very clean and ready to go! Bring offers and trades! 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!
2008 550 Dual Cockpit Thrush w/P&W -60AG. TTAE: 5465, TSHOT: 888. This aircraft has the factory 29,000 hour wing spars! Has a fresh Starter Gen, fresh tach gen, and fresh Bleed Valve. This airplane is ready to work! New Paint job in 2019! Extras include: Single Point Fuel, VG’s, Smoker, Shadin, AC/Heat, Lane Fan/Brake and Reabe Hopper Gauge. It currently has an Ag Pilot X GPS w/Flow Control installed, but I am a GPS dealer so that can be arranged to your preference. $550K Call/Text Kameron at 712-8992017 with any questions. Will consider a 510 Thrush w/-34 as partial trade.
2004 710 Thrush w/P&W -67AG. TTAF: 5255, TTE: 6689, TSHOT: 173, PSOH: 1550. Over $100,000 was put into the Power Section at Covington 173 hours ago including all new Second Stage PT Blades. A fresh hot section was performed as well at this time. This airplane is ready to work! New Paint job in 2017! Extras include: Cascade Cowling with alternating avoidance lights, Hatfield Single Point Fuel System, Kawak Quadrant, Smoker, Shadin, Hopper Rinse, Lane Fan/Brake and Reabe Hopper Gauge. $675K Call/Text Kameron at 712-899-2017 with any questions. Will consider a 510 Thrush w/ -34 as partial trade.
1996 510 Thrush W/-10 Garrett, TTAF: 9142, TTE: 3454, Engine SMOH: 897, PSIRAN: 157, PSOH: 900. Century 60,000 Hour Spars & Freshly Rebuilt Rudder installed on this aircraft 157 hours ago! This airplane is ready to work! Extensive work done at Johnston Aircraft in 2013 including: Hopper Refurbishment, Brand New Harbor A/C, New Stainless Phillip Head Fasteners and New Paint! Extras include: Single Point Fuel, Smoker, Kawak 4 Truck Battery STC, HiTek GCU, Hopper Rinse, Lane Fan/Brake, AmSafe Airbag Belts and Reabe Hopper Gauge. $425K Call/ Text Kameron at 712-899-2017 with any questions.
1979 Thrush S2R-T34, TSN: 18,464.1, Annual 5/1/20, TTAF 22,209.6, Wing Spar Caps: 25,131.0 hrs. (2,921.4 hours remaining), Vortex Generators, Strakes and Delta Wings, Wing Tip Extensions, Tail: Fabric New July 2014, SATLOC Bantam GPS and Intelliflow, 500 Gal Hopper, Load Hawg, 198 Gal w/Bottom L/R Fuel Loading, Electric Fan Brake, Ground Adj. Spray System: Dropped CP Nozzles and Check Valves, Tail Wheel: Serv-Aero Engr Spring Type, 500 X 5 tire , Windows: New July 2013, A/C New September 2013. See spec sheet for details. $375K Turbines Inc. 812-877-2587 www.turbinesinc.com
1977 Thrush S2R, C-FXMG, Serial#2366R, Gross weight 6000 pounds, 1340 P&W engine, Engine overhaul by Aero Engines Los Angeles, TTE 50 hours, TT Prop 50 hours, TTAF 7778 hours. $120,000 Canadian funds. Call Ron at 306-861-0177
2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N986MM, TTAE:5100, PT6S-34AG, 400 hrs. SHI, Hartzell 4 blade prop, 900 hrs.SNEW, Cascade, MVT-50 glass panel, Load Hawg, Bantam GPS, IntelliFlow, Leading Edge lights, Vortex generators, Smoker, Bottom load fuel. Very clean aircraft, well maintained and no damage history. See spec sheet for more details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net
1996 Ayres S2R-T34, N2243J, TTAF 8929.6, PT6A-41 Engine Time 16,645, TTSHI 934.0, SATLOC G4 w/IntelliFlow, A/C & Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Lane Electric Brake, Load Hawg, Cool Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, SS Boom, Fuel Cap 192 Gallon. See spec sheet for more details. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1979 Thrush S2R-T34, PT6A -34AG, TSO 0.0, 4 Blade Propeller STC SA03439CH TSN: 247.2, Pitot type engine air intake with quick change filter STC SA4374NM. Extended engine mount, Vortex Generators, Strakes and delta wings, Wing tip extensions, Bantam GPS and intelliflow, 500 gal hopper, Load Hawg, Bottom L/R Fuel Loading, Current annual. $375,000. Turbines Inc. 812-877-2587 www.turbinesinc. com
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PT6A-41 850 SHP Thrush. N2249U, has been completely rebuilt from the spinner to the end of the rudder. We put the fuselage in our jig and replaced all the tubing from the cockpit back and upgraded to the later stronger longeron sizes. We installed all the factory beef up kits to the forward fuselage. We rebuilt the wings and installed new spar caps, rebuilt the factory metal tail, made new fuselage side panels and installed with crosspoint s.s. fasteners, we painted the aircraft with high solids Alumigrip polyurethane paint, we replaced windows, we installed a dropped stainless spray system we installed a cool seat with new covers and a Hooker harness, We installed the Cascade front end conversion kit with the 14” longer mount, we installed the MVP50T glass panel in the new upper center instrument panel, we installed a new Dyna Nav Vektor Max GPS, we installed a new KAWAK throttle quadrant, it has a radio and Harbour air conditioning, it has vortex generators, 192 gallon fuel capacity with bottom loading, it has nav/strobe/landing and taxi lights, and a 525 gal hopper. The engine is a King Air takeoff with approximately 4000 hours since P&W factory overhaul and 10 hours since hot section and test cell run. The High Performance 4 bladed Hartzell prop has 10 hours since new. The aircraft is fast, hauls a full hopper load, gets off the ground quickly, turns extremely well, and is a delight to fly. It should out perform an AT-502XP. We have over $700,000 USD in the aircraft, and we are asking $650,000 USD with a $2500 allowance for spray nozzles. We will entertain reasonable offers. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com
1999 Thrush S2R-T34, N23034, AFTT 11,048 hrs., Current Annual, Avenger Wing Spar 38,391 hrs. remaining, Extensions and Winglets, PT6A-34AG TSO: 0.0, Four Blade Hartzell Propeller STC SA04302CH, HC-B4TN-3C/T10702NS TSN: 0.0, New Tires, New Brakes and Rotors, Zee A/C System w/Heat, Single Point Fueling System, Fuel Quantity Indicator, Refurbished Hopper with new gate box, New Booms. See spec sheet for details. Turbines Inc. 812-877-2587 www.turbinesinc.com
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1999 Thrush S2R-T34, SN G10-161, Frame off conversion. Like new. TTAF 5,350. Engine PT6A -34AG. TSO 0.0. Century Wings with 115 gal fuel per side, extensions and winglets. New 4 Blade Propeller STC SA04302CH. New 510 gal Hopper. New tires, brakes and rotors. ZEE AC with heat. Single point fueling system. Fuel Quantity Indicator. Hopper quantity gauge. New pump and stainless steel booms. Heavy duty landing gear. Cool seat. New paint. Current annual. Turbines Inc 812-877-2587 peg@ turbinesinc.com
1998 Ayres S2R-T15, TT 7101, P&W PT6A-15AG TSNEW 7101, TSHSI 30 hrs, Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D TSMOH 30 hrs. Century Wing Spars, 220 gal fuel, 400 gallon hopper, Zee Air Conditioning, CP09 Nozzles, SATLOC M3 GPS, Stainless Steel Booms. Last annual inspection November 2018. $330,000 Contact Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813
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 Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your Thrush 660 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
1995 Ayres S2R-G6 Thrush, N3160M, AFTT 11024, Bantam w/9” Screen and flow control, Stainless booms, Transland slim line spreader, Load Hawg, 2” load valve, Pump w/4 blade electric brake, 63 T-Jet check valves and CP09-3P nozzles. Price reduced to $250K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
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Reliable Midwest based 1989 Weatherly 620A. Pratt and Whitney R985 overhauled at Tulsa Aircraft Engines 474 hrs SMOH. Hartzell HC-B3R30-4B Propeller 1512 SMOH. SATLOC M3 GPS with flow control. Smoker, Automatic Flagman, Stainless Steel CP-09 spray nozzles. 5390 hrs TT. Annual Inspection Completed March 2020. $103K Contact Devin Conley with Silverwings Ag, LLC. 785-3422184
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2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new. Price reduced to $475,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
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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. $135,000 Call Stephanie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc. 229-9242813
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Engine - Turbine (2) PT6A-67Rs 2111.8 TSO and 1310.4 TSO Good rotating group, fresh HSI and Test cell, long term preserve c/w, for sale. Non-incident Call Carl or Tom Aircraft Properties 250-877-9432 for specs.
PT6A-60A PCE-95428, TTE 6307.9, TCE 5775, TSOH 2608.5, TCSOH 2817, TSHSI 882.2. Last OH by PWC. Removed from King Air for double engine change. Preserved, crated and ready to ship. Email al@isturbine.com for log’s. $275K Call 843-554-9191 Jetset Airmotive - PT6A-34 For Sale - PCE-RBO167, TTSN:5392.7, TCSN:6981, TSO:1394.5, CSO:1846 See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email preeves@jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive - PT6A-34 For Sale - PCE-RBO219, TTSN:5125.8, TCSN:7303, TSO;1214.9, CSO:1614 See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email preeves@jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive - PT6A-28 For Sale Serial Number: PCE-52074, TSN:5901.9, CSN:6033, TSHSI:0, TSO:2375.9, CSO:2507 See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive - PT6A-28 For Sale Serial Number: PCE-42579, TSN:15648.0, CSN:31446, TSHSI:42, TSO:1317.9, CSO:2537 See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:50949, TSN:7778, TSO:2165, CSN:6895, CSO:1282, HSI:434.2. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com
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PT6-15AG For Sale, Fresh gear box, overhaul, 0 since hot section. Call Bill Kingrey for cycle times and price. 979257-6695 PT6-34AG, PCE-PH0187, TTSN 8131.1 hrs. TSLO 1259.0 hrs. TSHSI, Test cell and long term preservation 0.0 hrs. $195,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com Walters 601E-11 OSIRAN, Engine 2250 TT, 1300 hrs sense factory overhaul. Complete with overhauled prop hub, and a set of blades, 99 in dia. $95,000 Memphis, TX. 940-585-6176
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-15AG, 7920 TT Engine. Good times remaining. 1925 since CT Blades. Cycle Sheet available. $125,000. Call Darryl 479-935-4891 Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701352-3700 (3) PT6A-34AG Engines For Sale, TSO’s 0.0 PT6A-45R TSO 1259.9. Visit our website for spec sheets. Or call or email Jay Streb at 812-877-2587, jay@ turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695
Equipment - Booms Tsla Center Boom 59105 (AT401-402) $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800642-5777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www.tri-stateaviation.com
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Mid South Seat Available, -65 AT-602 pilot wanted. Good salary, good flying, good equipment. Rice, cotton, corn, and soybeans. SE Missouri. Call 573-9341023 Driver/Support crew needed for Wildland Fire Suppression Aircraft. Looking for a motivated individual to travel and assist pilots with aircraft for fire suppression duties. Temporary position with long term possibilities dependent on performance. CDL Class A with Hazmat and tanker endorsement required to apply. Duties include: driving pickup truck and gooseneck trailer set up to different bases as needed. transporting crew to the fire bases from the hotel and back, loading/fueling aircraft, making sure equipment is clean and well taken care of. For further questions you can contact Chrissy/Kyle at the Fort Morgan Airport. 970-867-8414. Please send resumes to cofireaviation@gmail.com Highly Productive 802 Seat Available. Only Seasoned Drivers Need Apply. Long Standing Mississippi Delta Operation. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2926 North Dakota aviation operation looking for an Experienced and “PASSIONATE” A&P/IA and pilot to fly/maintain/rebuild turbine Thrush and North American AT6 aircraft. Flying season runs from June through August. TPE-331 and sheet metal experience preferred. If you do not love aviation, and enjoy maintaining and flying airplanes, please do not apply. Email resume and references to Luke at luke@ltenterprisesnd.com 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 218685-6594 California Crop Duster - Long term pilot job. Call 209-948-9345
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. 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 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. WilburEllis 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 831-594-2430mplaskett@wilburellis. com Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410-251-6224 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
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 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience. Looking for an experienced UH-1 helicopter mechanic. Ag experience preferred but not required. We have a large operation. 3+ ships to maintain. All the spray machines are UH1-B’s. No depot level maintenance. Only intermediate and phase maintenance is done in house. You will be required to oversee and direct maintenance operations and complete all associated paperwork for the helicopters. Please send resumes to TIGERJONES204@ YAHOO.COM
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CLASSIFIEDS 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 530882-4286 Immediate Midwest position open for an Aerial Helicopter Ag Pilot. Family business seeking experienced Bell 47 pilot for upcoming 2019 season. Ag spraying experience preferred. Great opportunity for the right person. Email rbauer2965@gmail.com or call 815383-9378 Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025 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. 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 Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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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
Miscellaneous PRAETOR FLYING HELMETS IMPROVED DESIGN! BEST VALUE FOR THE MONEY! Use your own headset, Lightweight (under 1kg without your headset!), Carbon fiber aramid shell, Impact absorbing liner, Hard coated PC visor. www.praetorflyinghelmets.com +972 58778 5377 Portable containment tarp for loading, like new - used 1 time. 15’x50’. $2500 or best offer. 785-263-3037 Used 250 AMP Wet Spline Starter Generator. $3500 Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Ag Cat tail spring A1590-1 $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800437-5319 Christmas Trump Shirt - Short and Long Sleeve. Youth small through 4XL. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 or send email to parts@ stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush. Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Historical Video Productions. DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250
Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 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 Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine. Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250
Operations For Sale or Wanted 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 Looking for people who are currently selling custom made products but need an online venue to put them on. If you have an idea or are currently selling products related to ag send me a message so we can sell online. One stop online shop for all ag pilots is my goal. ambericandesignsllc@gmail.com 701361-5695 www.ambericandesigns.com Blue anodized aluminum windshield washer replacement cap with handle. $65 Available online only at www. ambericandesigns.com Questions ambericandesignsllc@gmail.com Air Tractor Bolt In Step Extension - CNC cut anodized aluminum step extension that bolts into existing step for more footing and traction. $125 Available online only at www.ambericandesigns. com Questions - ambericandesignsllc@ gmail.com CNC cut anodized aluminum spray mirrors. $275 with mirror online only. $275 www.ambericandesigns.com Questions - ambericandesignsllc@ gmail.com Thrush wings for sale. Lots of time left on them, removed from turbine thrush, long wings, 230 gallons of fuel. Contact Mike at 559-686-7401, Kevin at 559260-1035 or email midcalagaviation@ gmail.com
1999 AT-602 S/N 0561 Complete Airframe, In 40 Ft. container. Use for parts or reassemble. All parts are good, no corrosion, all logs 6899H TSNEW. Used on fungicide last 10 years. Two M3 systems w/Flow Control with many spares. Wings need modification. Ready to sell and pickup in SW LA. Make Offer. Also overhauled starter/generator. Contact Denis at guillemd@bellsouth. net 337-453-0793. Leave message Weatherly Tail Spring P/N: H50857, Priced at $1,950 Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com Titanium Full Swivel Tail Wheel Now approved and available for S2R 660 Thrush - full swivel tailwheel with Titanium Tail Spring. Durable, long life span, lighter weight option for Thrush owners. Contact ann@ turbineconvesions.com for information and to reserve your production slot for this winter. www.turbineconversions. com Reinforced Thrush Leading Edges - Send your leading edges to us and we will reinforce them with durable custom extruded aluminum reinforcements. Available directly from Turbine Conversions,Ltd ann@ turbineconversions.com or contact our favorite Thrush dealer for more information. www.turbineconversions. com Cascade inlet and cowling for AT-602. $12,000 Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Ag Cat Factory Frameworks, All 4130 weld assys “fixture” perfect, ready to install. Also, upgrades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, heavy struts/ wires, canopy’s, components, special hardware and much more. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. 870-8862418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank. kelley@ag-cat.com For Sale: Solid Diffuser for Air Tractor, already tested and endorsed, highest quality, produced with stainless steel plate and rivet, uniform distribution. Manufactured by PBA Aviation. $5,500 Contact Pelopidas Bernardi fone/whats: +1-954-278-0939 B-Model Ag Cat Wings. Long range fuel. Good paint. $10k each, $35k for the set. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage. Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at Devils Lake Aero Service 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416 Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804387-3825
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2015 AT 802A, 802A-0597 N802ND, PT6A-65AG, ~2,925.7 TT, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Dual Bottom Load, Smoker, G4 w/Flowcontrol, Air Repair Hydraulic Gate & Wingman, Fresh Annual ............................................................ $825,000.00 2012 AT 802A, 802A-0447 N802JT, PT6A-65AG, Smoker, Wingman, 10” Gate w/Vondran Controller, Bantam w/Flow Control, LED Pulse Lights & Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Fresh Annual & HSI, 1,228 Since Tail Spring & MLG replace, 630 Since FCU, Fuel Pump and Starter Generator Overhaul, 630 Since New CT Blades, Segments & Outer Liner Repaired, 630 Since IRAN...................... $650,000.00 2017 AT 802A, 802A-0701 N8033N, PT6A-65AG, 308 Gallon Fuel, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Wingman, G4 w/Flowcontrol & 7 1/2” Geared Manual Gate w/ Transland Controller, Fresh Annual ...................... $950,000.00
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Centrally located at KHCD airport in Hutchinson, Minnesota. ASI Jet is an Authorized Thrush Aircraft Dealer, Service Center, and Parts Distributor. Specializing in New and Used Aircraft Sales, Heavy Airframe Maintenance and Installations, Wing Spar AD compliance, Parts support, and much More! Give us a call, we are here to work for YOU!
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CLASSIFIEDS Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695
-34 Cascade Inlet System. Firewall FWD for S2R Thrush. $35,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150
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
Miscellaneous Airplane Parts - $3,000 for everything. Buyer pays freight. See photos online. Call Frank Martin at 530-682-9770. Leave message and he will call back.
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. 541-571-3017 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 Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com 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
Parts - Engine Radial Parts: 2 Fiberglass AT Speed Rings, 1 THRUSH Speed Ring, 1 Radial engine mount with ring. Make offer. Cascade Aircraft Conversions. 509-6351212. info@cacaircraft.com Ground Support Engine Driven Transfer Pump, Zanoni Equipment’s all stainless steel construction paired with a Honda 13 HP motor. Special introductory pricing orders received by January 31, 2020. Contact Mark@turbineconversions.com for more info.
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602 Wingman System. Call for Price: 870-672-2089 Air Tractor Gen 2 Firegate, Complete system, Fairings, wire-harness. Call For Price: 870-672-2089
23D40 with New Blades 6511A-9 installed. Completely Overhauled Propeller. With 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 QUALITY Propellers For Sale 33D50-6601A18 OHC........$29 K23D40-6601A19 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
Collins Dynamics A/C unit for a Thrush, new inbox, $4999 OBO Call 337-2247803 for details.
Hartzell Prop HC-B3T10-3D, Blades T10282N +4, Prop Assy, Buckhead, Spinner, OSTMOH Prop. $28,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150
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
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 210924-5561 or email sales@dixieair.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
Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $15,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
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
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
Position Wanted Completed seat 1,2, & 3 courses including hazmat courses. Looking for Aerial Fire sponsorship and long lasting relationship with company. Please call or text Hale 678-779-4726
Propellers 12D40-6101-12 Propeller, Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 Hamilton Standard Propeller 23D40 with 6511-12S Blades Overhauled Completely includes 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Hamilton Standard 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533 blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805
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Seat Wanted I’m looking to put my self and or myself and my plane to work this winter. I have well maintained Lycoming powered Cessna Ag wagon that’s ready to go. I have experience in everything from Pawnee’s to 802’s doing herbicide, fungicide, row crop as well as fruits and vegetables, as well as timber and rice experience. Clean insurance records, no insurance drift claims or accidents ever. Available from November until mid March. Agpilot1984@yahoo.com 252-2143509
Pilot Looking for seat for the 2021 season. Bell 206, Bell407, AS350, H500, Bell 47. High time, Bell Factory School, Euro-Copter Factory School. 53 years old, single, no accidents no violations. Steve at 901-378-6724 Looking for Winter 2020 Seat or a Commitment to 2021 Season. Currently working at a great operation. Folks here are great and I would need time to make sure I leave them in a good situation. This has been a great stop for my career, just really need a more steady seat with more acres. I am licensed and insured for Herbicide. Also CFI etc. Actively but confidentially searching for a good fit for us. Team player, long days and nights no problem. Easy to get along with etc. Relocation not an issue; only time constraint is helping my current outfit replace me. Please respond to the email listed Agpilot2020@gmail.com and we can discuss your needs and my qualifications/references to see if we’re a good fit. Cheers Pilot/A&P Please read the attached resume. I am a pilot with an A&P looking to break into the Ag field. 10,000+ total time 500 hrs AgNav experience. 600+ Turbine, 100+ tailwheel. Previous check airman. Willing to visit your operation to see if it’s a good fit for possible relocation. Email nathanrdunkley@gmail.com or call 801-696-5720 Pilot Available For 2021 - Licensed in LA, AR & MS. Looking for 2021 seat preferably around Northeast LA, Southeast AR or in the area but will entertain other locations also if anything may be available in the Florida region. Liquid, fertilize, seeding and rice herbicide experience. Time in 4,5,6&802 also thrush 400&510 . For more info please send text or leave voicemail if no answer at 318-3766993. Looking for long term seat in the US. I have an interesting combination of Aviation Engineering, Flight Training and Flight Experience, both Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing. Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Resume and references are attached. For more information email cerionidiego@gmail.com Seat Wanted - 4000 hours TT, 2000 hours in Thrush 510, 500 hours in an AT-802. Call Gary at 806-685-3463.
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CLASSIFIEDS 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
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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. Agricultural pilot seeks long-term position in Midwest or other states. Corn run is fine. A definite team player. Looking for a professional operation with well maintained equipment. Willing to relocate to any state. 7,800 hours AG time, most in 500 gallon turbines: row crop, tree crop, and some herbicide. Thank you for your consideration. Please email all inquiries to 1spraypilot724@ gmail.com
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I’m a first year ag pilot looking for a 2020 Seat and beyond. I have 220 tailwheel hrs., 20 AT-301 hrs., 45 ag hrs. I went to Eagle Vistas’s Ag Aviation school and hold a commercial pilot license. I am willing to relocate and invest myself in your operation. If your interested or want more information call Reed at 806-736-0567 or email me at reedakoehn@gmail.com Thanks! Previous owner/operator available short term or possibly long term for a good turbine Air Tractor operation. Extensive history of subcontract work around the country. Highly productive and efficient. No accidents or violations. Quality applications of liquid and dry work. SATLOC, flowcontrol, and shape file work since 1995. 8000 TT, 6500 ag, 3500 turbine. Call 701-541-0102 leave message. 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
has them! Limited Editions Signed & Numbered 1/100 $60.00 each, plus S&H To Order Call 478-987-2250 or Fax to 478-352-0025 Postage & Handling $10.00 U.S. and Western Hemisphere. All other countries vary. U.S. money order or check on U.S. bank, Visa or Mastercard accepted.
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Vehicles New loader truck for sale - Automatic, new loading system, flip over, stainless steel tube, mild steal bed, scales, bottom load fuel. Call 870-931-8485
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
Training Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www.RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774.
Truck & Tanker For Sale. Asking $10,000 for the pair or make an offer. Located at Fort Stockton, TX Airport KFST. Call Cameron Towne 409 7815511 or email camchevyt@aol.com Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube. Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267
1984 GMC Black Tank Truck, 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps. Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $2,700. Buyer pick up item after sale. 979 219-9351
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/ Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR
Wanted to Buy I am looking for a Swathmaster for 802A, for 10” gate with 10ft wings. Call 979-234-2482 Wanted to Buy - All models of Cessna 206, does not need to have an engine. If you have one sitting in your back field turn it into cash by emailing ann@ turbineconversions.com Wanted: Have cash for Late Model, Low Time Air Tractor 402 and 502. Must be priced at wholesale. Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends.
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