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Ranging far and wide: Dungan Aerial Service, Inc.

Jeff Dungan conducts a business meeting with pilot Mike Ranspot.

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from the cockpit

Bill Lavender bill@agairupdate.com

Not yet a perfect world There are an untold number of subscribers from around the world who contact AgAir Update on a regular basis inquiring about working in Latin America, the U.S. and other foreign countries. I see a couple of problems associated with such inquires.

The foremost issue is, as a matter of policy, AgAir Update does not recommend pilots to operators or viceversa. One can imagine the implications if a recommendation was made and for whatever reason the pilot and the operator became dissatisfied with each other.

Pilots looking for work in a foreign country encounter huge obstacles.

Many don’t realize the requirements in place that make it next to impossible to accomplish the move. It can be done, but it is extremely difficult and usually involves a strong relationship with someone from the other country.

In most countries, it is the usual policy to hire local pilots. The reasons for this include licensing, work permits and in

foreign speaking countries, language and cultural differences. I find it difficult to understand why a pilot would want to relocate. I believe it is an undefined dream for a pilot to travel to a foreign land to fly in his “off” season. Sure, on the face of things, it seems like an excellent opportunity to earn more money and see the world. I doubt, for most, it would work out that way.

Earlier this month, an inquiry came into our offices asking for contacts in Peru. This inquiry was a rice consultant who wanted to start up an aerial rice operation. To my knowledge, there are no rice operators in Peru. It may seem this would make it even more enticing, but I can assure you it only makes the possibility even more unlikely.

I have travelled extensively throughout the world, mostly in Latin America, visiting ag-operations and talking to pilots. In many ways, the operations have similarities, regardless of which country I happen to be visiting. I can recall finding very few foreign pilots

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working for any of them. There may be a foreign company operating somewhere, but I don’t remember any of those either. To put things into perspective, imagine a foreign operation setting up business across the road from you. What are the possibilities? It would be complicated at best. The same scenario holds true for a foreign pilot being hired.

In a perfect world, relationships would be cultivated between operators on opposite sides of the equator.

They would share aircraft and pilots improving each company’s efficiency.

However, we all know we don’t live in a perfect world, yet.

Until next month, Blue Sky and Tailwinds...

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agair mail towers I was looking through some articles on “FAA guidance for marking the MET towers”, the problems and proposals, and I also saw that the FAA had rejected the idea of creation of a national data-base on these towers.

Well, I had a thought - many car navigation units (GPS) carry all sorts of information - not just roads and streets, but gas stations, malls, radar traps, etc. And some can be user-updated not just for themselves but for the network of users (called “Community update” by TomTom.com, one brand that has this system) So, why not have a GPS system for aviation, giving audio and visual alerts for all sorts of hazards such as MET towers, wind turbines, power lines, cables, military areas, high ground, localized

wind and weather problems, etc.

System needs to have an adjustable alert radius for audio output, just as the car ones have, and be updateable by its users so that all users get benefit of updates by others. This could be done by input from FAA publications including maps and any found hazards could be overflown to mark the location, with the description added later on the ground. This proposal would create a self-sustaining database which would be “world-wide” and would not be dependent on FAA nor any other government agency nor authority.

It could also cover way more than just “MET towers less than 200 ft. high” (as would an FAA system, if set up) and could certainly cost users very much less than any government-run system.

This feature could of course be incorporated into the GPS systems that most ag aircraft carry for their work already. But, more likely and perhaps preferably, it would be a separate unit based on the car ones, carried and operated unofficially until FAA decide that actually it was them who invented the idea.

Basically it would be just new display and alert software for GPS models similar to the car ones, and probably run by the same folks but just for a separate “community”, aviation instead of car drivers. So, as the technology is already in wide use, neither the units nor the further development will be very expensive.

Of course, cellphones such as the Android already have apps which will do the same car navigation stuff, and are update-able. But possibly these depend on cell coverage for function, whereas proper GPS units do not.

Regards Paul Randall Hamilton, New Zealand

Hello Randall; Good to hear from you in Kiwi land.

I agree with you about a private database of sorts. Already, ag-av GPS companies have the hardware to accomplish this and may even have the software. .—Bill

video I want to share ‘CAAA Presents “The Modern Aerial Applicator”’ with you “I’m proud to be a crop duster pilot and feel honored for being part of this industry.”

“Blue skies and tail winds!”

I thought you would enjoy this video: http://vimeo.com/9408344 Francisco Dias da Silva Porto Alegre, RS Brazil Hello Francisco; Thanks for your comments and the video link. Jason Colquhoun did a great job producing it. If I am not mistaken, the pilot on the opening shot sure looks like the current NAAA President, Rick Richter.

Be careful out there! —Bill

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Please see the tattoo photos of a dedicated apprentice Thrush pilot, Daniel Correa of Brazil. I met him while preparing for Thrush Aircraft’s open house for Thrush do Brazil in Anápolis, Brazil.

Terry Humphrey Thrush Aircraft Albany, GA

Yes, that’s me in our Super B powered by a Super 1 Garrett. It’s really a nice performer, I guess you could probably compare it with a Ferrari. Our son Nick flew it this year and had a very good season.

We’re proud of the job Jason did for the California association and the industry in putting together ‘The Modern Aerial Applicator”. He worked tirelessly on the project and with his employer Bob Hoag’s assistance, made it all happen.

We’re glad that it’s finally getting out there and showing people the importance of the aerial application industry and how it affects their lives on a daily basis, whether they realize it or not.

Keep up the good work Bill, and I’ll see you on the trail soon!

Rick Richter 2011 NAAA President Maxwell, CA

salmon airplane The G-6 you guy’s wrote the article about in Alaska is actually an early ‘70s model Rockwell-built piston airplane with a 500-gallon hopper, it’s kind of the “average” Thrush, over 40 years old and a couple of STC’s stacked on top of each other. I looked up his contact info and left him a message, reason is that airplane left the factory with “light weight” gear and looking at the pictures, it looks like it still has them. Since he is landing off airport with a 500-gallon hopper full of diesel, I think he may want to look into finding a set of “heavy weight” landing gear

and ensuring he only uses NAS bolts to attach them. If you have his contact info, can you pass on my concerns? I’m afraid his gear will collapse on him if he doesn’t.

Jody Bays Vice President Thrush Aircraft Inc. Albany, GA Morning Jody; I’m copying this email to Doug. It is pretty self-explanatory. However, I know that Doug doesn’t like to make fuel runs, so there’s not much of that being done, I don’t think. I know it only takes one pot hole or bounce to fail, or even crack the bolt(s) to fail later, when least expected.

Hope all is well. Was at MidContinent yesterday and did a video of Mr. Dick. Need to preserve for history.

See ya at Duster Doin’s. —Bill I change gear bolts every 24 months.

Also, I have delivered about one half million gallons at least with that airplane with only finding one crack in gear. Tell Jody, he underestimates his Georgia welders. That gear is tough, or maybe it just my gentle landings.

Doug Glenn Glenn Air, Inc Northern Reclamation Services LLC Palmer, AK

brother, earlier this week. I didn’t realize you had a brother in the spraying business. He was very complimentary of you, said a book should be written about ya.—Bill

greetings Please change my mailing address.

I always enjoy the publication. I’m not an ag pilot, but I grew up in the business as my dad had an operation in the Missouri Boot Heel from 19461980. I’m a member of the NAAA and I have nothing but respect and admiration for all the guys who make a living as aerial applicators.

Thanks for changing my address in your records.

Rick Rice Collierville, TN PS: Attached is picture of the three

new Pawnees my dad (Dick Rice) bought back in 1960.

Hello Rick; Thanks for the compliments and the great photo. Sure brings back memories, not from 1960, but from my first season when I flew a Pawnee in 1974. Made the changes to your address. The subscription is much appreciated.—Bill

radio talk Morning Karl and Vicki; I was reading your comments, Karl, on the WMAAA (Mississippi) radio talk.

Would you please fill me in about the WMAAA radio-thing in a reply email?

Am I guessing correctly that WMAAA is the Women of MsAAA and they have a radio show?—Bill

Hello Doug; Good to hear from you and will pass on the info to Jody. I’d say it is a combination of the two, bolts and finesse.

I got an email from Adam, your Gray whales off Glenn Air’s Thrush wingtip.

A hopper load of flying fish.

Ready to take off from Kodiak airport.

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Your guess is correct for the women of the MsAAA. The radio deal was an interview with Paul Gallo on Super Talk radio. It was part of an advertising package purchased by the women promoting agricultural aviation. This is the second year they have done this.

We’ve had a great response with the ad that runs during his show each morning. This year the Paul Gallo show was syndicated across the state, so we had a much larger audience.

Our women have done a great job promoting for us. They’ve spent over twelve thousand dollars this year alone in advertising not just on radio but magazines and other periodicals as well.

Karl Holcomb Holcomb Aerial Service Flora, MS

Neptune I give up. No one published that picture (Neptune aircraft in New Mexico) before I sent it to you. I suspect now that I saw it some where on the Net and it got erased before I got curious enough to follow up on it. Oh well, a hundred years from now no one will care anyway.

Sort of a ho-hum response to the

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Mystery Plane wasn’t it? Maybe most people know a Neptune when they see one. Well, I know one guy who didn’t.

In ‘94 Greg Hock and I had T-01 at Redding. It was an Aero Union “Firestar”. That is a Dash 7 Neptune with the jets and some other stuff removed to get the gross down to 60,000 pounds. We were on standby and when those guys at the base turn on the air conditioner you could make ice cream in the place. This ol’ desert rat went out to the viewing area where it was warm. Overheard an ol’geezer with a large entourage of kids (if they were all his, he sure was a sexy ol’fart) telling that it was an A-20.

I politely informed him that it was a Neptune P2V, not an A-20. Ol’geezer got testy. Don’t tell him! He knew an A-20 when he saw one etc, etc, worked on them in WWII, yadda, yadda. I just listened. Never did tell him that I was copilot on the airplane in question.

Russ Walker Brawley, CA Hi ya Russ, Well, the Neptune is not that common of an aircraft in the ag-av community, so not too surprised about the

response. I know what you mean about “Ol’ geezer”. I’m fast approaching that stage! I bet you wished the jets had been left on the Neptune!—Bill Yeah that Ol’ Geezerdom is not that great. Am now waking up about the time that I used to go to bed.

The jets on a Neptune helped out in a climb but I doubt that they were cost effective. For double the fuel burn they would haul 2450 gallons of retardant as opposed to 2000 gallons for the Aero Union airplanes.

Bob Kelly and I were flying T-11 out of Wenatchee one afternoon and it was a climb all the way to the fire. (the jets were only run for take off and climb, then air started and standby at idle for the drop) The fuel burn was 625 gal/hr.

I have pumped $2000 of fuel into those things several times, even up to $2400 now and then. That was in the 80s. I wonder what it would cost today?

Russ Walker Brawley, CA

Morris I’m Claire Morris, Jim Morris’ daughter.

Thank you very much for such a nice article about dad. He’s my hero and I

am so proud that someone else thought enough of his accomplishments to put them onto paper. I am very grateful.

I’m also quite impressed with your writing ability. You have quite a knack for easy flowing, articulate information.

I would have enjoyed the article even if it weren’t about the old man and I look forward to reading more from you in the future.

Thank you again.

Claire Morris Claire; Thank You so much for the kind words!

I was honored to have the opportunity to work with your Dad this past season.

He has become a hero of mine as well. Jim is a great guy with volumes of knowledge and experience. I am very happy to have had the opportunity to get know him and to write a small part of his story to share with the rest of the ag air world. I’m sure it caused him to blush a bit but that’s okay; a guy like Jim should have a few “blush moments” in his life.

If it’s alright I would like to forward your e-mail to Bill Lavender, editor of Ag Air Update. Feed back from readers is always an important thing and I

think he would like to see it.

Thanks again, and please tell your Dad hello for me and I’m looking forward to working him again next year.

Sincerely; Tracy T Thurman

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Op SAFE I just finished the Operation SAFE analyst training in La Junta, Colorado that was hosted by Drs Gardisser, Whitney, Brettha and Wolf.

Hello Joe; Thanks for the email and kind words for the work Carolyn (CP), Dennis, Bob, Dick and Scott do. Appreciation goes a long way for their untiring efforts. Good luck with your new skills and a big thanks for thinking of AAU!—Bill

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Ranging far and wide: Dungan Aerial Service, Inc. After more than two decades of flying, and with over 15 years of ag flying under his belt, Jeff Dungan is obviously in it for the long haul. Literally. “With the kind of work we do,” says Dungan, “Long ferries are just part of the job.”

Founded in 1997, Dungan Aerial Service, Inc. headquarters in the far east-central part of the state, at the Connersville, Indiana municipal airport.

The company also operates a satellite base in northwest Indiana from the Starke County airport at Knox.

Dungan has customers located from one end of Indiana to the other, so he spends a good part of his time flying to and from the fields he sprays. “We fly primarily in the southwest, central, and east central parts of the state around Kokomo and Marion,” says Dungan. “And we do a significant amount of work in northwest Indiana

and some in Ohio and Illinois.”

To cover that much territory Dungan operates a fleet of just two AT-802 aircraft – an ‘09 and a 2011 model – which was the 400th AT-802 to come off Air Tractor’s assembly line. Dungan flies 802 #400, while veteran ag pilot Mike Ranspot sits behind the controls of the other AT-802. Operations manager Travis Weston coordinates the spraying operations and also serves as truck driver and assists Dustin Reece and Nathan Foreman with loading and fueling. Back at the office, Christie LaRoche and Crystal Frasier round out the cast, handling the scheduling and billing.

The crew stays busy treating wheat, corn, and soybeans, with much of the wheat and soybean work being fungicide application. Dungan also does some work spraying seed corn and cucumber

The quiet AT-802 five-blade prop helps keep the neighbors happy.

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specialty crops. Starting in September and running into October, Dungan will do dry work with seed and cover crops of oats, radishes and rye grass.

Heavy rains this spring delayed planting, so Dungan expected work to come fast and furious in the shortened season. “We were looking at a very busy year, a busy spraying season,” says Dungan. “With commodity prices of corn and soybeans up, we figured to treat a lot of acres with fungicide this year.”

Mother nature has a way of changing farming plans, though. Summer months have been exceptionally dry in Indiana, with 90-degree heat, high humidity and little to no rainfall. The northeastern part of the state has been impacted most.

In areas east of U.S. 31 and north of Kokomo in Wabash and Whitley counties, crops are experiencing extreme drought stress. So aerial spraying work has

been hit or miss, with some areas that received rain doing well, and other areas with crops doing poorly.

Dungan has had plenty of good seasons over the years though, and as he expanded his business, Dungan moved up through the Air Tractor product line.

From his AT-402s, he traded up to 502s and then 602s, and eventually made the switch to a pair of AT-802s for their speed and productivity. “The 802 works really well for us,” Dungan says. “With the long ferries we have, we can load up 800 gallons, ferry out, do 400 acres and come back. They are fast and they get in and get the work done.”

Dungan has his pair of 802s set up with Satloc® M3s, variable/constant rate flow control, and flat-fan CP spray nozzles calibrated for fungicide work. In the cockpit, Garmin GPS and satellite radio give Dungan access to up-to-the

minute weather conditions and XM radio.

The company utilizes AgSync aerial application software to manage their spray work.

It will come as no surprise that the issues Dungan deals with in his part of Indiana are the same ones common to many aerial application operators.

“Like many places now, we have a lot of people moving out to the country,” he says, “and they are not accustomed to the ag aviation business and having people flying over their homes. That’s another reason why the 802s are such a good fit for us. The five-bladed prop on the 802 is quiet, and the airplanes work very well in populated areas. We can send them with a full load, get into the field, and get the work done quickly and quietly.”

Dungan’s decision in 2009 to replace his pair of two-year-old AT-602s with one new AT-802 was based purely on maximizing business opportunities. “We have such a short season up here we have to be as productive as we can possibly be,” he says.

As for adapting to the AT-802 from his previous airplanes, Dungan says, “The ‘802s are a little heavier than the 402 and 502 series – the controls are a little heavier, it’s just a bigger airplane – but after only about 20 hours I was very comfortable. That’s why we bought another one, I liked it so well.”

At an IAAA Operation SAFE fly-in that

From left to right, Nathan Foreman, Dustin Reese, Jeff Dungan, Travis Weston.

he hosted in June at the Connersville airport, Dungan says he was pleased with the swath pattern test for his 802 flying at 180 MPH, covering a 90-foot swath at two GPA. At that speed the aircraft is very productive, he says. “We can cover a lot of acres in a day, even with the long ferries.” He says he sprays two gallons for fungicide work.

A taxi-through loading hanger at his Knox satellite base lets Dungan save time on the ground by loading fuel and

the 800-gallon hopper at the same station. And when they’re on the road, which is quite often, the Dungan Aerial Service crew works from a flatbed trailer equipped with a 3-inch load system and tanks for refueling.

Even after the season wraps up in late fall, Dungan keeps his guys busy. To say Dungan runs a clean operation is an understatement; he runs an immaculate operation. Over the winter months, Travis Weston, Dustin Reece and Nathan

Foreman will clean and polish the two 802 aircraft – even polishing the inside of the fuselage panels. Annuals and maintenance follow, and then the crew begins the same methodical, comprehensive process for the trucks, trailers, tanks, pumps and the rest of the equipment. This level of effort shouldn’t be surprising though, because his aircraft and support equipment are Dungan’s livelihood. And Jeff Dungan is in it for the long haul.

Long ferries and a big payload make the AT-802 ideal for Dungan’s operation.

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Thrush Aircraft do Brasil hosts Open House ALBANY, GA – Thrush Aircraft’s Brazilian partnership, Thrush Aircraft do Brasil, hosted an exclusive Open House event on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Thrush do Brasil began servicing customers in Anapolis, Brazil on July 13, 2011 with factory authorized sales and support for Thrush operators.

The Thrush do Brazil open house coincides perfectly in celebrating the recently certified Thrush 510P by the Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) for commercial operations in Brazil. Jim Cable, president of Thrush Aircraft do Brasil, and his staff will serve Thrush owners and operators throughout Brazil with sales, service, training and support.

During the open house, guests were provided a full tour of the facilities and an opportunity to meet the staff of Thrush do Brasil. Guests got an up-close look at the Thrush 510P dual cockpit and, in some cases, were able to take a seat at the controls.

Payne Hughes, Thrush Aircraft’s president, was on hand for the open house, “I believe that in today’s agriculture aircraft industry it is vital to have a local, full service operation in your global markets. Establishing Thrush Aircraft do Brasil was one of my top priorities in order to provide Brazil with a very compatible service to meet the demands of our Thrush operators. I am so excited to be here today with Jim to celebrate this milestone and opening of Thrush Aircraft do Brasil.”

With the 510P certification and in-country factory authorized sales and service network, Thrush is certain to expand in Brazil’s rapidly growing agriculture aviation market. Multiple deliveries are scheduled to Brazil in the coming weeks for the upcoming spray season.

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Thrush Aircraft do Brasil began servicing customers in Anapolis, Brazil with factory authorized sales and support for Thrush operators. This 11,200 square meter (120,892 sq. ft.) facility will be the first of several across Brazil to be operated by Thrush Aircraft do Brazil – each stocking parts and ensure customers’ needs are served with the quality and dependability Thrush is known for worldwide. used in agriculture, forestry and fire and a high degree of maneuverability fighting roles worldwide. Founded in and speed, along with superior efficiency 2003, Thrush is well-known for building and low direct operating costs. Today the most durable aircraft in the aerial there are more than 2200 Thrush application industry, as well as the best aircraft operating in some 80 countries flying – from both pilot and operator around the world. perspectives. All Thrush models provide superb visibility, light control response,

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Thrush Aircraft adds authorized service & support facility in Canada ALBANY, GA – Thrush Aircraft is proud to announce that Yorkton Aircraft Service Ltd. is the newest authorized service and support facility to join the Thrush Aircraft service network.

“Thrush Aircraft stands for the very best in ag aviation and having Yorkton Aircraft join our service network in Canada is a reflection of Thrush’s hard–earned reputation and expanding market in Canada and North America,” said Thrush Aircraft’s President, Payne Hughes.

Yorkton Aircraft is located in the heart of Canadian agriculture lands at Yorkton, Saskatchewan and is owned and operated by Allan and Cheryl Denesowych. Yorkton Aircraft has over 22 years of experience in aircraft service and maintenance and is the largest ag maintenance and parts facility in Canada. Yorkton Aircraft has a strong customer safety and service reputation. Their knowledgeable

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After a series of committee meetings held on Friday and Saturday, reports from the committees were presented to the board members Saturday afternoon.

awards Tom Harkin from the Awards committee announced its selections to be recognized in Las Vegas in December at the NAAA annual convention and exhibition; Allied / John Garr (IN), Robert Horne Memorial / Nick Richter (CA), Most Active Woman / Jayne

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Auction items donations have topped $140,000 in value. These items included two Hot Section Inspections (HSIs) from P&WC, as well as a newly overhauled R-985 engine from Tulsa Aircraft Engines. Other notable auction items include a Wayne Handley agrobatics course, a P-51D Mustang ride by Tim McPherson, ground adjustable pump fan and brake from Lane Aviation, $15,000 gift certificate toward an engine overhaul from Covington Aircraft Engines and a P-40 Corsair ride from Fighters & Legends, LLC. Several other lesser value items have also been donated.

Bailey noted the 2012 convention will return to Savannah. New doors for the convention center should be installed before that time. The doors will be 40 feet wide and allow for larger models of ag aircraft to fit inside the convention center. The 2013 convention will be held

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of September 24, 2011. August 2011 the total membership number was 1,706 compared to 1,624 the same time in 2010.

As of September 24, 2011, membership category numbers stood as follows: Operator/749, Affiliated Operator/42, Partnering Operator/1, Pilot/435, Pilot Graduating/34, Partnering Pilot/2, Allied/180, Affiliated Allied/35, Associate/130, International/33, States/35 and WNAAA/48. Notably, the total membership number in December 2001 was 1,235. The largest increase since then is the Pilot membership category which went from 203 to 435 as of 9/24/2011, more than a 100%.

Short continued his report with comments about the success of the BASF scholarship program. Tough choices were made from multiple, excellent applicants for the second 2011 NAAA/BASF Agricultural Aviation Scholarships. BASF has committed to sponsor scholarships for three years. It provides for a $5,000 and a $2,500 scholarship.

The scholarships are to be used for flight training directly related to agaviation, participation in an ag-aviation

apprentice program or ag-aviation coursework at a college or university.

To better evaluate the applicants, five points were used by the selection committee; need, prior experience, retention within the industry, both the operator’s and applicant’s letters and accomplishments to date.

museum Drew Keahey (LA) gave the Museum committee report noting that at some point a replacement item for the Harold Miller’s helmet auction would be needed.

Presently, Wayne Handley donates his agrobatics course, but has indicated he will be retiring in the future. Keahey continued by telling board members a woman from Texas had three ag-aircraft she would like to donate but at the time there is no space at the National Agricultural Aviation Museum in Jackson, Mississippi. The committee is considering other potential museum locations.

He also requested NAA Hall of Fame recipients be listed in the annual NAAA membership directory.

Brian Rau (ND) presented the nominations for next year’s executive team; Mark Hartz (AR) president, Leif Issacson (ID) vice-president, Kyle Scott

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research & technology Dave Eby’s (IN), Research and Technology committee, reported NAAA will sponsor four individuals from USDA Agricultural Research Station (ARS) in College Station to attend the 2011 convention, pending approval by the USDA-ARS. ARS funding has been significantly reduced. Its work is considered to improve agricultural aviation. Sponsorship is one way to help continue the research. Two ARS representatives will also be sponsored to attend the board of directors meetings held in fall and spring.

Eby explained the success of the Driftwatch Online Project, an Internetbased application developed by Purdue University that allows Indiana operators to view crops that have been planted adjacent and nearby an intended application site. The cost to expand this program is approximately $100,000 per state. Efforts are being made to ask chemical companies to help bring this service to other states.

Eby advised the board members of the two webinars hosted by Dr. Dennis Gardisser this past summer. Each webinar was attended by about 25 people who were able to view in real time, while online, a training session

by Gardisser. The one-hour session was about effectively applying cover crops by air. Gardisser is considering launching other training sessions by Internet.

Another topic of discussion in the Research & Technology meeting included a proposed trip to Brazil in the fall of 2012. Alan McCracken, who has travelled extensively in Brazil working with operators and their application equipment, has been consulted about the trip. Several Brazilian operators have agreed to host the group. It was noted the group will be limited to a small number of NAAA members.

Two other items discussed in Research & Technology were night vision googles (NVGs) and unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs). Bruce Hubler is evaluating a set of NVGs for use in an ag-aircraft and will report on their viability to use them in ag-operations.

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The NAAA office has been contacted for an industry opinion about UAVs and how they would fit in the ag-aviation environment. The committee felt that as some point in the future there may be UAVs used in ag-spraying, but at the time the technology is not such for it to be a viable option.

Ron Cline (WA) reported from the Safety & Federal Aviation Regulations committee meeting to date there have been 84 ag-aviation related accidents with seven fatalities. Notably, for

whatever reasons, six accidents each were in Montana and Washington state. Three of the Washington accidents with one fatality involved cherry drying which the committee felt should not be considered a Part 137 operation and therefore not be in the accident/fatality tally.

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NAAREF Rod Thomas (ID) reported on recent NAAREF activities. These included an update on new Professional Aerial Applicators Safety Support (PAASS) training modules. Several new PAASS presenters have been trained. Future module items would include a different way to examine stall spin accidents, medical issues and drift mitigation.

Thomas reported the BASF-sponsored Operation Safe analyst training program in La Junta, Colorado graduated 13 new analysts.

Thomas told the board members a new “Pilot Response” video would be available in November. The video has been tailored from the first responder video developed in California. Every

Part 137 operator will receive a complimentary video. Bulk purchase of the video will be available. It was strongly suggested that operators view the video with local first responders to help avoid leaving unnecessarily a pilot in an accident aircraft.

WNAAA Kathy Diehl (KS) reported to the Board its activities of the WNAAA. A new Athena presenter has been selected, Erin Morse from Washington State.

New officer nominations are Kathy Diehl for president, Pat Stamps (TX) vice-president, Erin Morse treasurer and Leslie Craft (NC) secretary.

Diehl said the women’s booth at the convention in Las Vegas would have Mary Coleman-Woolslayer signing her book, “A Biplane and His Boy”. Part of the silent auction would include a piece of the Daytona 500 race track.

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Some recent technical improvements include: faster lasers, better methods of application and eye tracking, laser flap incisions, and wavefront optimized procedures. Wavefront technology maps eye optics in three dimensions, which can reduce some of the downsides of laser refractive surgery, including contrast sensitivity loss, problems with night vision, and halos. Some patients can even achieve “super vision,” i.e., better than 20/20 vision. Patient selection is extremely important; some people’s eyes are predisposed to problems that could impact which procedure, if any, is

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If you are a pilot contemplating refractive surgery, consult an eye care specialist to determine if you are a good candidate for laser refractive surgery.

Although the FAA and most major air carriers allow laser refractive surgery, professional aviators should consider how it could affect their occupational and certification status. As with any invasive procedure, there are many variables that can influence the final outcome.

You should understand all the risks as well as the benefits before electing to have a procedure performed that could compromise your visual performance in the cockpit.

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AgAir Update eEdition poll comments

Aerial Applicator Crop Duster 17% 22% Spray Pilot 3% Other 2%

Ag Pilot 56%

In regards to your profession, how do you like to be referred to?

results Ag Pilot - 59% Crop Duster - 22% Aerial Applicator - 15% Spray Pilot - 3% Other - 1%

comments • Crop Duster - that’s the only name everybody knows, even other pilots.

• We need to get as far away from the term “crop duster” as possible.

• I prefer aerial applicator with one exception, you always have to explain to a person what it is. With the other terms, they seem to know.

• Ag pilot, (but, I like crop duster too).

The words “crop duster” should never be forgotten.

• After almost forty years of being a ag pilot, aerial applicator and spray pilot

I’m the only one that knows it is me.

Everyone knows a crop duster.

• Anything but “that evil guy poisoning our children” is fine with me.

• Ag pilot or crop duster.

• Both are good.

• Definitely despise the term crop duster.

• Aerial applicator - It denotes more professionalism. We help provide food for the country. Some of the names seem to be tied to the barnstormer thinking.

• Everyone knows ‘crop duster’, say ag-pilot and they look at you and ask, what’s that?

• Aerial applicator is good, but sometimes people don’t know what you’re referring to. Everyone knows crop duster !

• When you use the other terms people

looked confused and they ask what is that?

• When you say “crop duster” they get it!!

• I do not like “crop duster.” It’s anachronistic and conjures up visions of that idiot in the movie “Independence Day.” Although I prefer “ag pilot” any of the other options, except for “crop duster,” are perfectly fine. We are professional pilots.

• Aerial applicator, second choice would be ag pilot. They sound a little more professional than the other two.

• I feel I can call myself a crop duster, because I have applied dust. Pilots that haven’t, can only be called spray pilots.

• Ag pilot, preferably with no expletives.

• Crop duster, because everyone knows

what that is. I have never had any bad comments when I say I’m a crop duster.

• Keep it simple and the uninitiated don’t feel as if they’re being corrected when you counter them saying “crop duster” with “ag pilot”. We know what they mean, so we can leave it at that. You can always mention, as you usually do, that “We don’t actually ‘dust’ much anymore. We spray these days like’s done on peoples’ lawns.”

• Ag pilot, that was easy.

• Ag pilot, my second choice would be Spray pilot.

• When I was younger I would correct anyone that did not call us ag pilots........As I have gotten older I have learned to embrace crop duster, aerial applicator and spray pilot.

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It is still ‘all about air’

by Bill Lavender This past summer Thrush Aircraft, Inc. and Cascade Aircraft Conversions, LLC agreed to evaluate the Cascade Pressure Cowling installed on a new 510P Thrush. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. installed the pressure cowling at its facility in Hayti, Missouri. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. is Cascade Aircraft Conversions’ largest dealer and stocks the Cascade Pressure Cowling.

It is an STC’d add-on option for Thrush and Air Tractor aircraft.

Before the installation, factory test pilot, Jody Bays, Thrush Aircraft, Inc. vice president and Dennie Stokes, MidContinent Aircraft Corp. vice-president and pilot/operator, flew the aircraft in its original factory configuration then subsequently with the Cascade Pressure Cowl installed. During these flights, notes were taken for comparative purposes.

A manometer was installed on the aircraft between the filter medium and the engine for both installations. Along with its readings, an MVP-50 digital engine and systems monitor, airspeed indicator, outside air temperature gauge and altimeter were used to gather comparative data. The MVP-50 recorded Ng (gas generator speed), prop RPM, engine torque, ITT (internal turbine temperature) and fuel flow. However, the fuel flow output had not been calibrated and that data was not used.

The tests were flown at a pressure altitude of 1,000 feet with the altimeter set to 29.92. The propeller was set at 2,000 RPM. The flights were made with full fuel and a full hopper, using torque to obtain the target airspeed beginning at 120 MPH, in increments of 10 MPH, up to 150 MPH. Despite every effort to duplicate the parameters of the comparative flights, a couple of issues occurred that affected the outcome of the data. The average outside air temperature was warmer by approximately 8°C (13°F) for the factory Thrush flights compared to the Cascade Pressure Cowl installation flights. The pressure altitude of 1,000 feet did not account for ground effect where most applications are made and the fuel flow function of the MVP-50 was not calibrated. Apart from these issues, several facts and observations did emerge from the evaluation flights.

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Interestingly, the in-flight manometer readings for the factory Thrush ranged from -6.96 (inches of H2O column) to -4.12, while the Cascade Pressure Cowl manometer readings ranged from +9.16 to +13.56. This indicates a positive air flow for the Cascade Pressure Cowl at any point from start up throughout the airspeed range.

When the factory cowling installation measurements were taken at 125 MPH, it had a manometer reading of -4.12 using 44 psi torque and 95.2% Ng with the ITT at 672°C. The OAT was 26°C. At 136 MPH, the manometer measured

-4.40 with a torque setting of 49.8 psi, an Ng of 97.1% and an ITT of 700°C. Comparatively, with the Cascade Pressure Cowling, at 120 MPH the manometer measured +9.30 using 46 psi and 94% Ng with the ITT at 652°C. The OAT was 22°C. When the torque was increased to 51 psi to obtain 130 MPH, the manometer measurement was +10.80, 95.6% Ng and an ITT of 678°C. For higher airspeed, with the factory inlet aircraft at 146 MPH, the manometer reading was -4.62 using a torque setting of 52.1 psi and 98.1%

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Ng with an ITT of 716°C. To reach 157 MPH, the torque was increased to 60.4 psi. The manometer measured -4.99, while the Ng was 100.8% with an ITT of 759°C. At approximately 150 MPH, the Cascade Pressure Cowling installation required 64.5 psi with an Ng of 100.1% and an ITT of 748°C. So, what does all this data mean?

With the Cascade Pressure Cowling, it is taking more torque to obtain the desired airspeed. However, the engine is developing this extra torque with less Ng and ITT. It also implies there is a difference in the drag effect of the inlets at a higher airspeed..

Based on firsthand experience and testimonial from Dennie Stokes, the Cascade Pressure Cowling excels on hot days of more than 30°C (86°F).

Probably, it also is a vast improvement in engine performance when replacing older Thrush model inlets, such as those with the Donaldson air separator filter systems.

Dennie Stokes is vice-president of Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp., which solely owns and operates Stokes Flying Service. The company has a 2009 510P Thrush in its fleet of aircraft.

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“With our 2009 Thrush and its Cascade Pressure Cowl, we are developing less ITT and more torque.

We typically operate at cruise torque seeing a 30°C reduction in ITT, which is significant to me. With the ‘09 model, all the numbers across the board are better. Before the conversion, we could not make full torque when the OAT climbed above 95°F (35°C) without fear of going above redline Ng. Now, we can make full torque while at lower Ng and ITT readings. This means a shorter takeoff run. With a lower Ng for a given torque, your power turbine is not working as hard. This buys time for your engine, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.“ Dennie continues, “If an operator will evaluate the data honestly and fairly, he will understand torque can be made (with the Cascade Pressure Cowling) under any conditions, whereas before it could not be. It takes horsepower to make the airplane fly and torque is horsepower.

“As for airspeed, I can’t really tell if there is any measurable difference.

Mike Ewing (a Stokes Flying Service pilot) flew our ‘09 Thrush before the conversion and all of last year with it.

He said that he may have lost a MPH or two, but to him that is insignificant compared to the power he can now make, especially on takeoff. Tracey (Stokes) and I have been defoliating cotton and salting rice this fall and continue to be impressed with the performance we are getting from our ‘09 Thrush with the Cascade Pressure Cowling.

“The one thing that is just undeniable is the performance (with the Cascade Pressure Cowling). You are making less ITT and less Ng at max torque, which is buying you time on your engine, while at the same time providing you with the performance. If you make a living in that airplane you need the performance. To get the performance, you have got to make power and the only way to make power is have some way for that engine to get plenty of air.”

Dennie adds these comments in closing, “In my opinion, from the Ng data, it is definitely lower with the Cascade Pressure Cowl and that allows you to make the power with torque. You start talking about the numbers and the difference is undeniable. There is no doubt about it, the Cascade Pressure Cowling works.”

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Skeeter busters Del Boyd says he’s spoiled rotten. After Oroville, California, I can see why. spending a couple of hours with him at As a former ag-pilot, turned charter the Butte County Mosquito and Vector operator, turned mosquito buster, Del Control District (BCMVCD) hangar Boyd is the only pilot on staff for an HardyAvIns_AgAirUpdate_38Pg_Color_04 10/2/09 10:31 AM Page 1 on the Oroville Municipal Airport in operation that sprays two hundred

thousand acres a year. Del is quick to point out that given the normal swath width of five hundred forty-two feet and the ultra low volume rate applied, the accumulated acres aren’t quite as staggering as first glance would have them be.

“Our busy season is June through November. I fly about two hundred and fifty hours a year, sometimes more, sometimes less.” He said, “I’ll cover about a hundred and thirteen acres a minute in the equipment we have,” says Del. Talk about equipment - the BCMVCD’s hangar is home to three Ag Cats. Two early model Ag Cats each with R985s and a turbine Super B with a PT6A-15 on the nose. Each aircraft is configured for different missions, so there’s no swapping application gear; he just hops in the airplane that is set up for what

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One of the round engine early models is the “night ship” which is configured to spray adulticides at night. (That’s right… a round engine at night.) A typical night mission will have him flying at 200’ AGL and a pass several miles in length. The aircraft is equipped with a state of the art integrated Ag Nav and Flight Master System that operates from an AIMMS 20 meteorological probe affixed under the left lower wing. The system senses the weather conditions, accounts for probable drift, the effects of air density and enough other stuff as to make it to far above my brain to comprehend, much less accurately describe. Del explained that there are times when he might fly a particular job and never actually fly directly over the field he is spraying.

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When flying on rice fields, Del is always on the lookout for other ag pilots. His work will sometimes conflict with that of local aerial applicators. The unwritten rule is that if an ag pilot sees the orange and white “Skeeter Buster Bird”, he only needs to circle the field and Del will bug out long enough to allow the other pilot to get into do his work.

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Many aerial application operations contract to their local county mosquito abatement offices to provide aerial spraying services in remote areas. It is a necessary job, one that is beneficial to all involved. It is just one more way that aerial applicators are benefiting their communities and performing a vital service for humanity.

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The third man was in a shed north of the garden. I never saw him, but all three men were at least 50 yards away from the field being sprayed.

5. I was later told that all of the clothes the men were wearing had been burned at the hospital.

Interesting. I wonder why this was done.

6. During the mid-70s in the spring one year, when I lived in Mississippi, I was commissioned to spray the little town of Duck Hill, Mississippi for mosquitoes. I sprayed the town with malathion!

To my knowledge, in the seven active years of the Boll Weevil Eradication Program, BWEP, using malathion, no one has become sick from exposure to it. Even if the men did have malathion drift on them, why didn’t they just wash it off?

Sir, I respectfully request your most serious consideration of the above mentioned reasons why this demand of $1,000.00 for the alleged drift claim be dismissed.

Sincerely, Robert A. McCurdy As of to date, I have not heard from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture. I have consulted a lawyer and his advice was simply to say the ball is now in their court - wait and see.

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Walking away from God’s grace God told Jeremiah, “Do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them; do not plead with Me, for I will not listen to you….Do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them, because I will not listen when they call to Me in the time of their distress….Do not pray for the well-being of this people” (Jeremiah 7:16, 11:14, 14:11).

The nation of Judah was going through a great crisis at this time. They were in a very severe drought. Their water wells had gone dry. The farmers could not plow the fields because of the lack of rain; the ground was too dry and hard to get a plow into the ground and they couldn’t plant their crops. The deer would forsake their young because there was no

grass. The donkeys were trying to catch a scent of food, but there was no food for them (Jeremiah 14:1-6).

The Bible teaches that these things are often God’s judgment upon a people and nation who are willfully disobeying God. And many times what is referred to as “acts of God” are things that God has allowed in nature to bring people to the realization that we need to turn our lives and nation over to God once again.

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They still believed in and acknowledged God, but they would not remain true to God; the gods of materialism, power, and pleasure had been enthroned in their lives. God still had a place in their lives, but it was not first place. He wasn’t the God that they served. It is a sad and tragic situation for a nation or a person when God says He will not hear their prayers anymore.

God said to Noah, “My Spirit will not always strive with man.” There is a blessing and there is a curse in that statement. The blessing is that God’s Spirit does strive with man, God is not willing that any should perish, but that all

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NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA320* Date: July 09, 2011 Location: Yuba City, CA Aircraft: Schweizer Aircraft Corp G-164B

Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

On July 9, 2011 a Schweizer G-164B, encountered a ditch during an off airport forced landing following a

loss of engine power near Yuba City, California. The pilot was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage from impact forces. The local aerial application flight was departing from a private dirt strip.

The pilot stated the airplane reached about 35 feet above ground level after takeoff when he heard a loud pop. He observed fire coming from both exhaust stacks, and the engine lost power. He landed on an adjacent road, but the airplane slid into a ditch alongside it.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA495* Date: July 19, 2011 Location: Greenstown, IN Aircraft: CESSNA A188B

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Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot stated that during the aerial application of a corn field, the airplane altitude became too low. The airplane spray booms contacted the corn and the accumulation of the corn debris on the boom increased drag. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field after the airplane was unable to maintain airspeed and altitude due to the drag increase. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11LA499* Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Fergus Falls, MN Aircraft: Air Tractor Inc AT-502 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

On July 21, 2011 an Air Tractor Inc experienced a total loss of engine power following the completion of an aerial

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NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA525* Date: July 27, 2011 Location: Nicolett, MN Aircraft: BELL 47G-2A Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA497* Date: July 21, 2011 Location: North English, IA Aircraft: Grumman Schweizer G-164A, Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot stated that he was attempting a landing into the sun with agricultural chemical on the windshield. He said that a sudden air burst pushed the airplane down, which resulted in a hard landing.

The airplane then bounced and impacted the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

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The airplane departed from a runway with a slight uphill grade, for the first agricultural application flight of the day.

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“feel right.” He leveled off and stopped the turn. He lowered the collective and added full throttle. The pilot stated that the helicopter’s RPMs were in the bottom of the green arc. The helicopter began losing altitude and impacted tall corn. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter. The helicopter sustained substantial damage when the main rotor separated a section of its tailboom.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA545* Date: July 28, 2011 Location: Forest City, IA Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G6 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The agricultural pilot had completed a spray run and pulled up to clear trees at the end of the field. The pilot reported that several trees and windmills were located at the southern end of the field and as the airplane made a climbing left turn, the right wing struck a windmill blade. The collision tore the spray boom from the airplane, which then impacted the airplane’s right side stabilizer and fuselage, causing substantial damage.

The pilot was able to perform a successful precautionary landing on a nearby gravel road.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA533* Date: July 31, Location: Rushford, MN Aircraft: Garlick Helicopters Inc OH-58C Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot was flying an aerial application flight when the helicopter contacted a power line that ran perpendicular to the direction of the spray run. The pilot stated he was aware of the power line, but he became distracted by horses that were located near the field. The wire strike and ground impact resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA543* Date: August 03, Location: Washington, IA Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER S2R Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot reported that the airplane’s engine stopped producing power during climb out after takeoff. The airplane impacted terrain as the pilot was attempting to avoid a house during the forced landing. A postaccident examination of the airplane confirmed crankshaft and accessory system continuity. The magnetos and fuel system could not be tested due to impact damage. No preimpact anomalies were

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NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA565* Date: August 10, 2011 Location: Bronson, IA Aircraft: WEATHERLY 201C Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot reported that the airplane’s airspeed decayed when he maneuvered to avoid some high tension power lines while conducting an application pass.

He leveled the wings and applied full engine power. The pilot turned further in an effort to avoid a populated area and toward a low point in the rising terrain.

The pilot added that after exiting the agricultural field, the airplane entered a valley located between rolling hills, at which time the airplane started to sink.

There was a tree that was going to be a conflict so the pilot attempted to dump the chemical load. The airplane’s right wing struck the tree and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11LA598* Date: August 14, 2011 Location: Edgeley, ND Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

An Air Tractor AT-301 sustained substantial damage to its fuselage during a forced landing to a cornfield following a partial loss of engine power. The pilot was not injured.

NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA386* Date: August 16, 2011 Location: Hardin, MT Aircraft: Air Tractor Inc AT-401 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

On August 16, 2011 an Air Tractor AT-401 lost engine power while maneuvering to spray a field and made a forced landing near Hardin, Montana.

The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed.

According to the pilot, he had just taken off from a private airstrip when the engine quit. He heard a loud boom and saw fire coming out of the engine compartment. The pilot reported that the engine had a 100-hour inspection about a week before the accident. A Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector responded to the accident site and reported that the debris field consisted of fire damaged hay fields about 1 mile behind the main wreckage. A visual inspection of the engine revealed that the compressor section had sustained fire damage, and the turbine section had broken and missing vanes.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA631* Date: August 16, 2011 Location: Ord, NE Aircraft: CESSNA A188 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot planned an aerial application flight and filled the airplane with fuel and grass seed. He reported that as he started a crosswind takeoff, he applied full rudder and aileron.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA589* Date: August 22, 2011 Location: Matthews, MO Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR AT-502B Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot of the aerial application flight reported that the airplane was loaded with 300 gallons of chemical and 100 gallons of fuel. He stated that all of the instrument readings were good when he powered the airplane up for takeoff. He stated that after liftoff, while in ground effect, a wind shear caused the right wing of the airplane to drop, and the airplane struck a ditch. The recorded

wind speed at an airport located 27 miles from the accident site was 7 knots.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN11LA605* Date: August 26, 2011 Location: Freeport, IL Aircraft: M-18 Dromader Injuries: 1 Serious.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN11LA610* Date: August 29, 2011 Location: Monette, AR Aircraft: Grumman Schweizer G-164A Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

A Grumman Aircraft G-164A experienced a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip. The pilot subsequently made a forced landing to a field. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.

According to the pilot, after takeoff and when the airplane was approximately 150 feet above ground level, the engine lost partial power. Unable to maintain altitude, the pilot executed a forced landing to a cotton field. During the rollout the airplane nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position.

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15 Ipanemas, a few hundred thousand hectares and one customer

by Bill Lavender During the years I owned a flying service, I once had a banker tell me that I needed to be continually upgrading my equipment. He told me I should figure the life of like kind equipment (in this case ag-aircraft) and to be on a continuing replacement program. This meant that, for example, if I had three aircraft and the lifespan of their use for my operation was six years, then I need to be replacing one of these aircraft every two years. I am glad the banker felt that way, since I was in his office for a loan to replace an aircraft.

I am sure the above business scenario preys heavily on the minds of Joel Ivo Rosado and Julio Villela of AeroSafra in Goiania, Brazil. AeroSafra operates 15 Ipanemas. If the company planned to keep an aircraft as long as 15 years, that would require buying a replacement aircraft every year. From my visit to AeroSafra, I do not believe any of the aircraft were 15 years old.

AeroSafra started on a farm near Goiania in 1988 treating soybeans. The following year, the company expanded into Mineiros. Twelve years later, a big change came about the small agaviation company. SLC Agricola, Ltd. became its sole customer. SLC (www. slcagricola.com.br) is a huge agricultural company based in Porto Alegre, Brazil. In 2010 the company farmed over 230,000 hectares (568,000 acres). In 2014, the planting schedule calls for over 450,000 hectares (1.125 million acres) to be planted. In 2010, the company had gross revenues that exceeded $887 million reais ($554 million USD).

AeroSafra only treats about two-thirds of SLC’s area. It bases its aircraft on six of SLC’s farms, each about 40,000 planted hectares (100,000 acres). Six aircraft are based in Mineiros and the rest are in the state of Mato Grosso. One aircraft serves as a a backup for the fleets, while two or three are based at each farm. AeroSafra employees 14 pilots.

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An AeroSafra Ipanema returns from another spraying mission. Note the vast expanse of the fields.

The alcohol Ipanemas produce more power than their sister av-gas burners, but use more liters per hour.

The alcohol Ipanemas burn about 90 liters (24 gallons) verses 70 liters (18.5 gallons) with av-gas in its Lycoming IO-540 engine. In mid-2010, alcohol cost AeroSafra $2 reais per liter ($4.73 USD per gallon) verses $4 reais per liter ($9.45 USD per gallon) for av-gas.

This converts to $180 reais ($112.50 USD) per flight hour for alcohol verses $280 reais ($175 USD) per flight hour for av-gas. However, using alcohol, by Joel’s estimates, reduces the TBO of the engine from 2,000 hours to 1,600 hours. Lycoming, at this time, does not recognize alcohol as a fuel for its engines. Savings in fuel costs are

a consideration for using alcohol in AeroSafra’s Ipanemas, but as much so is the availability of a specific type of fuel. (Calculations made when the real was 1.6:1 to the USD) The primary airframe difference in the alcohol Ipanemas is its higher capacity fuel pump and special rubber components that are exposed to the alcohol. It also has a 38-liter (10 US gallon) auxiliary tank for av-gas that a small amount is needed to start the engine, then it is switched to alcohol. If needed, with an adjustment to the fuel pump, the alcohol aircraft can use avgas exclusively.

With a fleet of 15 aircraft of the same make, set up to operate from different locations for different spray missions,

One of the six, red dirt airstrips AeroSafra uses that is between recently planted cotton fields belonging to SLC Agricola. .

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AeroSafra pilot is the subject of a practice extraction by emergency personnel and nurse on an SLC Agricola farm.

One of SLC Agricola’s ambulances that are based at each of the six airstrips.

there are bound to be differences, as pointed out with six of these aircraft powered by alcohol fuel. Another difference is 10 are outfitted with STOL-brand rotary atomizers, a Brazilian company, with lowered booms. “Adding STOL rotary atomizers and lowering the booms has turned out to be a good change for the Ipanema. This has improved our spray pattern noticeably,” explains Joel.

Application rates are typically 10 l/ha (1 GPA) and are mostly insecticide applications on cotton and some soybeans. As the Brazilian summer heat rises, so do the application rates, reaching a peak of 30 l/ha (3 GPA).

The season starts in November and continues for nine months until the end of July. Very little spraying is done in the remaining months of the year. Liquid and granular urea fertilizers are also applied to the cotton.

Over the years, Ipanema’s manufacturer, Neiva, produced different models of the aircraft, improving their performance each time. Currently, AeroSafra operates four 201As and eleven later model 202s with winglets .

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At each of the six farms from where AeroSafra aircraft operate is a Centro Brasileiro de Bioaeronáutica (CBB) Descontaminador de Agrotóxicos. This is an ozone system for decontaminating any residual material left in the aircraft spray system and water from washing the aircraft.

As the Brazilian summer heat rises, so does the application rates The red dirt airstrips are typically 1,200 meters (4,000 feet) long with no wires and no trees nearby. Spray runs are 7-8 kilometers (4-5 miles) long. At each airstrip, careful attention is given to safety, particularly with extracting a pilot from an aircraft or injured ground personnel. Regular safety classes are given with the onsite paramedics and ambulance equipment.

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Three AeroSafra Ipanemas coordinating for takeoffs and loading.

pilots are not good ag-pilots, they are. It is they start in ag-aviation to build time to be hired by the airlines. In Brazilian, there is a big demand for airline pilots with good pay and working conditions.

Beginning pilots see ag-aviation as a way into an airline pilot’s career.�

AeroSafra pilots are required to either live on the farm where they are based, or nearby. Joel feels it is important for the pilot to be able to rest and be with his family when not spraying.

There are few places in the world where ag-aviation has the luxury of flying over large fields of a single customer like SLC. The size of the fields and the low application rates make the Ipanema a viable ag-plane choice. Along with the division of acres into six locations and the need for at least two, sometimes three aircraft, to be available at each location, the Ipanema perfectly fits the business model of AeroSafra.

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by Fred Ramirez I attend several ag-pilot trade shows a year. I have found at each one there was at least one session with a topic related to “Pilot Safety”.

Curious about this, I searched for the key words “Aerial Accident” on the Internet. I found many sad stories about fatal and near-fatal accidents caused by hitting obstacles.

I remember reading in AgAir Update a list of aerial accidents in 2010, I had met some of these pilots that I considered friends, as well as customers. The bottom line is they are someone’s father, brother, son, husband and/or grandfather. It was disturbing to learn about their accidents. The common denominator in

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Obstacle warning the equation is many of the accidents were caused by hitting obstacles. Can these accidents be avoided? If yes, how?

If you use a Guia system, you will see a feature called Obstacle Points.

An obstacle means any object that might be encountered by pilots who fly very low to the ground. Obstacles can be trees, test poles, MET towers, wind turbines, power lines or any object that may pose a hazard for aerial spraying. Unfortunately, not all obstacles are marked or lit to make them visible. Marked or unmarked, they may be difficult to see depending on the level of ambient light and the direction of approach. In general, they are a big risk for ag-pilots.

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Accidents usually happen because obstacles have not been identified.

In other words, the pilot doesn’t know an obstacle is present, doesn’t see the obstacle for some reason, or recognizes the obstacle too late to have enough time or distance to avoid hitting the obstacle. If the pilot is aware of an obstacle and alerted well ahead of time, he should be able to avoid it. The key is awareness.

For years, the goal of AG-NAV Inc. has been to improve this awareness with its Obstacle Points feature in its guidance products.

Before 1995, obstacles in the AgNav system were called Pick-Up Points (PUPs). They served as locations where ground crews were dropped off by

helicopters to work in the woods or mining fields. When dropping off people, the pilot pushed a function key to mark the location. Later, the pilot flew back to the PUPs to pick up the people.

In 1995, while working with the Lee County (Florida) Mosquito Control District, pilots and the staff of LCMCD used PUPs for a different purpose.

They marked the towers of a whole county with PUPs so that pilots could always see on the AgNav screen where the obstacles were, no matter day or night, sunshine or cloudy.

To make it more meaningful, they changed the term Pick-Up Points to Tower Points. When AG-NAV introduced its color display in 2001,

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they asked us to show the towers in colors depending on tower heights.

Other pilots used the Tower Points feature to mark power lines or any object they wanted to see during flight. For this reason, Tower Points was changed to Obstacle Points.

The Obstacle Points display feature in the AgNav system is used by many pilots because it is convenient and helpful. Before starting a new aerial spraying job, the pilot flies high around the spray areas. When an obstacle is found, he pushes a key to mark it. The marked point is immediately shown on the screen as a tower and saved to a file for future use. The file can be shared by anyone using the AgNav or Guia system. If the pilot does not have time to mark obstacles before the job, he can do it at any time during the job. (see chart one) The AgNav system not only displays the obstacles, but also checks what is

the closest obstacle that the aircraft is approaching. When the distance between aircraft and obstacle is within alerting range, the AgNav unit will give a vigorous warning to pilot on the light bar and screen to catch his attention.

While working for AG-NAV, I have found that my job is never finished because we always want to take on the challenges of new technologies and improve our products. By using new technologies, we design new products. By listening to pilots and operators for feedback, we improve our products.

For example, during the NAAA show in 2009, one pilot asked me if he could download all towers or obstacles already identified by the FAA and install them into the AgNav system. I asked him for a sample file. None are available he said. My answer to his question was “No, but it can be done”.

Upon return to my office, I searched

the Internet for the term “FAA Digital Obstacle”. I found a web site where I could download a file for all the information needed. After two weeks implementing the code to support the FAA Obstacle files, I sent the new software to Gene Sutton, chief pilot of LCMCD, to test the new feature.

The next day he called asking how I did it. He could see all the towers in Florida and verify that all obstacles were correct. With the new feature, he could see the name and height of each obstacle. (see chart two) The FAA has obstacle files for all states in the USA, a file for Canada and a file for Mexico.

You can download the latest files from: http://aeronav.faa.gov/index. asp?xml=aeronav/applications/digital/ dof The download from the Internet is a zip file, for example DOF-1211020.zip.

You unzip it to get obstacle Dat files.

Then copy the *.Dat files to the Guia

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Towers/Obstacles in Florida

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system. When working in a new state or county, simply select the correct Dat file before selecting an area to fly. You will get all identified obstacles around the spray areas. Also, your previous obstacles are loaded by default.

With AgNav GPS units, pilots should be able to enhance their safety with a few simply steps that mark obstacles in their flight path with an alert from the unit.

Even though FAA records new towers and obstacles and updates its files a few times a year, a new tower may be built at any time and not be recorded.

You should always check the working area before starting an aerial spray job.

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Garrett TPE331-6-252M Please call for info. Engines available Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.

Used Thrush Parts for Sale

Several sets of late model wings • Metal Thrush tails • Many other items

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Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Radial Thrush today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 573359-0500. 800-325-0885 http://www.midcont.net t f n 1976 Ayres 400 Gal. Thrush with -6 Garrett Engine; Satloc; Air Conditioner; Smoker; 29” Wheels and Brakes; New Paint; Fresh OH Prop; SS Spray System; Lane Brakes. Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-12

93 Thrush T34-510, 9643 TTAF, Recent annual & HSI, M-3, A/C, Smoker, VG Kit, Lane 4, Brake, SS Booms, CP nozzles, Super Clean, $365,000. Darryl at 870-572-9011 (11-11) WORLD WIDE THRUSH Sales Exclusive U.S. dealer Canada, Mexico- New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, 660-67. *FINANCING AVAILABLE*Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO/ (573) 359-0500. http://www.midcont.net tfn

Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720

1976 Ayres 400 Gal. Thrush with -6 Garrett Engine; Satloc; Air Conditioner; Smoker; 29” Wheels and Brakes; New Paint; Fresh OH Prop; SS Spray System; Lane Brakes.

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

N752WC 2010 J.A.S. REMANUFACTURED WALTER CONVERSION THRUSH 130 Total Time Since Complete Rework of Aircraft, Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine, (751 SHP), Cascade Conversion, New Avia High Performance Propeller, 510 Gal. Hopper, Weath-Aero Fan, Stainless Steel Booms, CP Nozzles, 3” Left Side Load, Wing Extensions, 40,000 Hr. Avenger Spar Cap Kit, New H.D. Wing Leading Edge Skins and Ribs, 192 Gal. Fuel, Vortex Generators, Wing Root Fairings, Aileron Servos, Bottom Load Fuel, 29” Tires, Spring Steel Tailwheel with 5.00 X 5 Tire, Air conditioning, New Intellistar GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control, Smoker, Flagger, Garmin COM Radio, Nav / Strobe / Instrument / Landing Lights, Oregon Aero Seat Cushions, New Side Panels with Stainless Steel Fasteners, New Custom Paint, Excellent Tires / Glass / New Poly Fiber Fabric. Tulare, California. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n 1992 Ayres 510 D C - 7,600 Hrs. TT; Garrett -6 Engine Low Time; M-3 with Variable Rate Flow Control, C.P. Nozzles; SS Spray System with Lane brakes; Air Conditioner; Smoker; Low time Prop; Nice clean airplane that is ready to work Priced To Sell Call Eugene 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 - 12

The 550 Thrush offers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www.thrushaircraft.com

The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. www.thrushaircraft.com For sale 2-600 hp Rockwell Thrushes, current annuals, always hangared, excellent condition, Call 306-861-0177. (11-11) Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n

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

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Plan for the 1972 Citabria, 860 ttsn fresh annual in August, 1 king 195 com, 1 Garmin 150 GPS in the box with sale wheel pants, Sigtronics intercom, dry country airplane entire life.$42,500 email denny_ohara@yahoo.com or call 806-679-2202 ( 11 -11)

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091. (11-11)

For Sale (1) Bell 47 Mark 5 Tom Cat with trailer and SS spray gear $90,000 (1) Bell 47 G-5 with spray gear with trailer and GPS $110,000. Call 717-334-0280 or 863-6756919 ( 11 - 11 )

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

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Bell 206 Helicopter today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

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

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Contact: Jim Germek

800-253-1711 ext 7122 Cell: 414-322-2025 jim.germek@aircar.com www.aircar.com Air Cargo Carriers, an operator of Shorts 330 and 360 freighter aircraft for over 25 years, is making available engines that are surplus to our current needs from our airline rotable pool.

These engines were maintained by our in-house PT-6 Engine Overhaul Facility Midwest Turbine Services. Repair Station #DATR119D.

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2000 Beechcraft Bonanza ¡Turbohélice!, 200 horas desde nuevo con radios Garmin (530,430), y King. Motor-Rolls Royce 450hp. ¡Rapido! Como nuevo. $740,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n

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engines Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of the Clipped J3 Cub today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com

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Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of In-Formation today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

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Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders $1850, called Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 ( 11-11) PT6A ENGINES ATS maintains one of the largest replacement engine inventories in the industry and can quickly and fairly evaluate your core or mid-time PT6 engine for exchange credit or outright purchase. View our current engine inventory at www.PT6A.aero (FAA CRS TQZR133K) PT6A engines for Sale or Exchange. t f n Universal Turbine Parts 12 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 0, 0, 255, 691, 3482, 3502, 3502, 3598, 3614, 3882, 7993 2 ea PT6A-34AG (2) TSO 0 PT6A-42 TSO 4662 5 ea PT6A-50 TSO 3137, 3869, 5297, 6205, 7051 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@UTPparts.com. tfn PT6A-28 TSO 3684 Fresh HSI PT6A-28 TSO Zero PT6A-34 TSO Zero PT6A-114A Zero time overhauled PT6A-41 TSO 974 PT6A-42 TSO Zero Phone: 305-825-2001 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com ( 11 - 11 ) FOR SALE: PT6-15AG TTSN 3980, “0” time since light overhaul

by Timken Aerospace, Prop Gov, Prop Overspeed gov, Starter Gen. fuel pump.$235,000.00. Cascade Aircraft Conversion 509-635-1212 cascade@completebbs.com ( 0 8 - 1 2 ) PT6-45R, (4500 TBO) “0” Since Light O/H power section, 3264 SOH power section, 1498 SOH gas generator, “0” SHOT, OHC prop gov., $250,000 AR/870-572-9011 (11-11) New PT6-34 ag engine in stock Call for price Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 A tfn

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130 TT Since Complete Rework of Aircraft Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine (751 SHP), Cascade Conversion CP Nozzles - Smoker / Flagger - 40,000 Hr. Avenger Spar Cap Kit - New Intellistar GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control - Garmin COM Radio Oregon Aero Seat Cushions - Bottom Load Fuel

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0 TT Since Complete Rework of Aircraft Factory Hot and High Remanufactured Engine (751 SHP), Cascade Conversion Very Low Time Thrush SPAR Caps Newly Covered Cool Seat Serv-Aero modified horizontal Stabilizer New style dropped boom brackets

Cascade Pressure Cowl IT’S ALL ABOUT AIR!!!

THE CASCADE PRESSURE COWL WILL: • Lower ITT by as much as 70° • Increase horsepower, especially on hot days • Reduce your NG 1% to 3% • Reduce fuel consumption • Lower cost on hot section inspections • Easy Access for maintenance

WE SELL AND INSTALL Distributor for APS “Bla ck Steel®” Brake discs and linings

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

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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the largest selection of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net A t f n Garrett TPE331-6-252M Please call for info. 2 engines available. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4-12 Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A 4 - 12 Cylinders For Sale – Overhauled complete assy’s with new pistons installed. Ready to install. R-985 $1250.00 each Two or more less 5%: R-1340 $1950.00 each Two or more less 5%: Outright price: includes all gaskets. Sun Air Parts.

661-257-7708 fax 661-257-7710 T F N TPE331-1-101Z 468-Scam/0-Iran (Exec) $155,000 TPE-PC (2-1/2cores) $3,500 TPE331-6-252M (Dmgd Core Nice Logs) $6,500 R985 AN14 792 SMOH (API)$10,500 R985 AN14 1045 SMOH (Cov).$14,500 R1340-AN2 (Cov) 1115-SMOH...................$19,000 R1340-AN1 1258 SMOH (Cov/W12-1 Blower)...$19,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n R-1340, zero time since overhaul by Covington $53,500.00 New PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401 t f n 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Covington Turbine Engines Available.

PT6A-20 2800 TSO PT6A-15AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 1789 TSO PT6A-34AG 780 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul We are also interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition.

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com A t f n

Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903429-6047 crs5r@aol.com (0 4 -12)

dispersal equipment Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- We manufacture the SSF 13 vane, 12 vane and original 10 vane spreaders plus more. Take advantage of our 2011 prices, Our new pricing goes into effect Dec 1, 2011. The SSF 13 vane spreaders NOW LISTED at ONLY $8,600 Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 (11-11) Dispersal Equipment: Weathaero Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, Flaggers, Nozzles, Transland, Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320-848-2745.

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

(11-11) ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven as the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12 Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 FAX: 438344 tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - See www.dynafog.com/ascresults and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@ dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A 0 1 -12

Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n TRANSLAND 10 vane sprder for 38” gate, new $9400 Agrinautics, root, Crophawk, Transland, others Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FA X 281-232-5401.t fn CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n

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Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com t f n SprayTarget variable rate nozzles in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Variable Rate OC and engine driven hydraulic spray control systems. Coming soon variable rate dry for standard gate and hydraulic flaps. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail: agrinaut@cedarcity.net t f n

gps Satloc sales and warranty service. Quick turn around on repairs New and used systems in stock Flow control systems and Vacuum Meters in stock Compton’s Flying Service 888-336-3924 ( 11 - 11 ) TRACMAP GPS has great features, easy to use, large screen, racetrack guidance, usb key easy import of files, competitive pricing. Now available from Turbine Conversions call 616-837-9428 www.turbineconversions.com 1 2 - 1 1

2011 Slots Available ..................................................................Call 2008 802A, 1,322 Hrs TT AF&E, -67, Smoker, Electric Brake Ground Adjust, Single Point Fuel, CP’s with Swivels, Satloc with Flow Control, Wingman, 10” Hydraulic Gate with Del Norte Controller, Fresh HSI, Fresh Annual, Prop, Iran.............................................. $1,150,000

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OLD S 2008 AT-802A, 1030 TTAF&E, -65, smoker, single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., 40 extra nozzles, Del Norte Gate controller, Wingman, 10” D L O hydraulic gate, fresh HSI, fresh annual ............................ $1,060,000 S referred New Surplus AT-502B, 8159 TTAF&E, -34, 0 SHSI, 441 hrs on spar, 441 hrs Aircraft parts! 1995 LD on gear, smoker, CPs, load hog, air Satloc, 3”side load, ..O $365,000 S irparts Discounts ranging from

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2008 AT-802A, 923 TTAF&E, -65, smoker, single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., 10” hydraulic gate, fresh HSI, fresh annual .......... $1,060,000

Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Call with best offer. For pictures and details ........................................................CALL

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Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantham, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2009. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn

Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory - Tube Engine Control: 19561T004, 19561T005, 19561T006, 19561T007, 19561T008, Gussett Engine Control: 19561T009, 19561T010, 19561T011. Email rcarter@thrushaircraft. com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (t f n)

Used Satlocs. Litestar 1 and II. Airstar. New M3s in stock Prompt repair service Compton Flying Service 888-336-3924 t f n Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800325-0885. t f n Satloc and Del Norte Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and sercece. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Authorized AgNav Distributors. New and used systems. GIS Spray data services/conversion. Summit Helicopters Inc. Call Gary at 816-813-0442. summitGIS@earthlink.net (11-11)

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

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

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

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We have many ROOT PUMP (Neito) parts in stock. Call Rick @ Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964. t f n Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory – interested?

19500T010 Plate Outside Finger, 19500T011 Plate Top, 19500T012 Plate Cross Bay, 19500T013 Plate Clevis Wrap, 19500T014 Plate Cross Bay, 19500T015 Plate Clevis Wrap 19500T035 Plate, 10734T001 Plate, 10734T002 Plate, 19530T013 Plate Cross Bay 19533T002 Plate Muff End Liner, 19533T007 Plate Muff End, 19533T008 Plate Muff End Outer. Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (t f n) Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today.

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

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN

Never-been-used Factory engine mount for a Dromader PT6 conversion, complete with cowling templates, nose cowel, air-cooler etc. Any offers? e-mail Jac at jenzyair@lantic. net.

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Fitting Engine Attach 15019T002, Doubler – Engine Attach 15019T906, 1340 Engine Mount, 19500T001, Engine Mount Ring Assy, 15019T906. Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (tfn)

Hopper from 402, removed for an upgrade $1000, call 870734-6064 ( 11 - 11 )

Thrush Aircraft has excess inventory – ready to move.

Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Studs, Bolts, Rivets, Starters, Gauges and more. For complete listing of inventory, Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter229.789.0453. Be sure to check out our website at www.thrushaircraft.com under service and parts. ( t f n )

Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n Overhauled Oil cooler off Thrush PN # 10003A off Thrush.

OH by Pacific Oil Cooler. $1400. Call 907-746-2585 (11-11) Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs!

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

0 9 -12 25 inch Breckinridge Spreader. $2500. Call Chad Stuart.

Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091. ( 1 0 - 11 )

Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters. See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-6351212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com . (08 -12) Thrush Aircraft has surplus inventory. Dishpan Brackets 19520T010, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22;Dishpan Top 19520T005; Dishpan Cuff 19519T001 Email rcarter@ thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (t f n)

Starter, Generator and Quad Kit for a G6. Email rcarter@ thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453 ( t f n ) Kulite Model APTE 211 1000-70D Transducer for a G5, G6 or G10 engine. Voltage 28 OVDC and Torque Gauge part #21743-101. Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (t f n) Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R. A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. garciaviagricola@uol.com.br / 16 36274879 (t f n) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc has purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge. Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net Atfn ITT Gauge for a G6 (100-5812-01) and 67 (PT6A-67 Ag, part#590-40020, range 200-1200’C) engine, 1005812-01 Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter229.789.0453. (tfn) Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@pldi.net A t f n Cleveland Wheels and Brakes. Buy used and save money.

Air-Tractor, Thrush, Ag Cat. Chad Stuart Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091 ( 11 - 11 ) Used serviceable PT6 starter/generators. Wet or Dry spline. Guaranteed to work. $3,500 Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 (11-11) Bendix/King GPS, KLN900, Part #066-04034-0104. TSO C129 Class A1 DO-178A Level 12 Power 18-33 VDC/3.3A Max . Email rcarter@thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453. (tfn) Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com t f n Vacuum Meters ready to ship. Clean, accurate, closed system.

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

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Thrush Aircraft has a surplus of Rivets: CR2162 4 4; 0059902, CR2163 4 1; 0059922 CR2163 4 2; 0059923, CR2248 4 1; 1953255, CR2248 4 3; 1953370, CR2248 4 5; NAS1739B4 5 CR2248 5 4; 1953280,CR2248 5 6; 19534481, CR2249 4 1, CR2249 4 2, CR2249 4 4, CR2249 5 6; 0059944, CR2249 6 3; 0066598, CR2539 4 1; 0066599, CR3212 6 4; 0091635 CR3212 6 5; 0092306, CR3212 6 6; 0091859, CR3212 6 7; 0091860, CR3212 6 8 CR3213 4 8; 0066386, CR3213 5 3; 0066388, CR3213 5 4; 0066389 CR3213 5 5; 0066390, CR3242 4 6; 3110053, CR3242 5 3; 0059855 CR3242 5 5; 3000176, CR3242 5 6; 3000177, CR3242 5 7; 3000171 CR3242 5 8; 3110481, CR3242 6 4 ; 3000168, CR3242 6 6; 3000170 CR3242 6 7 ; 3110095, CR3242 6 8, CR3243 4 8, CR3243 5 5 0059871 CR3243 5 6; 0059872, CR3243 6 2; 3000329, CR3243 6 3; 0057277 CR3243 6 4; 0057278, CR3243 6 8, CR3243 6 9; 0065301, CR3522 5 3; 3000704 CR3522 5 6; 3110061, CR3522 6 4; 3000708, CR3523 5 2; 3110050, CR3523 5 4; 3000682 CR3523 5 5; 3000683, CR3523 5 6; 3110327, CR3552 5 3; 3110394, CR3552 6 2; 3110274 CR3553 5 3; 3000282, CR517 6 6; 0059965, CR91662 5 2 0059980, CR9163 4 2; 0059985, CR9163 4 6 ; 0059991, CR9163 6 4; 0059977 Email rcarter@ thrushaircraft.com or call Ray Carter 229.789.0453 ( t f n ) .

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

530-735-6264 t f n J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Also have 29” Thrush Landing Gear. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 t f n GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743. ( 11 - 11 ) Set of new Thrush Aircraft current production wings featuring the 29,000 hour life limit on low spar caps. Upper and lower 4340 Chrome-Molly steel spar caps with 114 gallon fuel tank on each wing, 0 SNEW. Contact Thrush Aircraft Spares Department 229-883-1440, rcarter@thrushaircraft.com Complete Thrush Factory Metal Tail W / Updates.Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits.

TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) O/H’D Thrush 29” Landing Gear & We Can Repair / Rebuild Yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn 8 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dry Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com t f n Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS... For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service (800) 441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer A TFN 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Cessna Parts - Engine, propellers, authorized service center.

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

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Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com t f n NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company t f n Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.tfn

2009 Harley Road King, custom yellow paint, hard bags with airbrush art. The color of this bike will match your ag plane. 2000 miles, cruise control and 96 inch engine. Don’t have time to ride it. $15000 firm, come and get it. John Townsend - Townsend Aviation, Monticello Indiana. Cell 219-863-4835 email -- jtca47@comcast.net ( 11 - 11 )

Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t f n

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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. ( 11 - 11 ) 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $15,900 Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A12-11

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

Lower Operating/Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety.

Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (0 8 -12) J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18 OHC 23D40-7035A-12S OHC 22D40-6533A-12 OHC 23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

23D40-6533A-18 Serviceable cond.

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

For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HCB5MP-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 210-924-5561. sales@ dixieair.com. ( 1 1 - 1 1 ) IA200/FA8452, NEW $4,500 2D30-6101A20, A/R. $3,500 2D30-6101A12, O-IRAN $10,500 22D30-AG200-2 OHC $15,500 12D40-6101A, 175-SIRAN $11,500 12D40-AG100-4S, OHC $15,500 22D40-AG200-2, OHC 1200-SOH, 60 SIRAN & ADCW, $15,500 33D50-7005A, A/R-Knocked Down. $5,900 23D40-7005A-17 OHC $19,500 HC-B3TN-3D/5M OHC w/NEw+4 blades....20,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@bscn.com t f n Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 t f n .

vehicles 1989 International, Diesel, 5 spd, New Auger truck, with fuel, flip over auger. Other Auger Available 870-931-8485 (11-11)

English to Spanish Technical Translations Former A&P and Ag-Pilot, Carlos Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact 598-53-24376 retamosa@adinet.com.uy

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www.AircraftCostAnalysis.com AG Operators can calculate your breakeven, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately after you provide your cost inputs and gross application fees. Types of analyses performed include: Company/ Individual Ownership, Managed with/without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. AG sales organizations can provide prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature.

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Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today! t f n

miscellaneous Toy Cropdusting Airplanes!! Toy Cropdusting Airplanes of any model or kind. All Airplanes are made of solid wood w/ rubber tires, metal landing gears & metal spray systems.

These are built to your specifications w/your own tail number & paint job. These make great gifts. Get your holiday orders in today! Your kids & grand kids will say a big Thank You! Only $150 + S & H CSMURPHREE@GMAIL.COM ( 11 - 11 )

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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ For FREE SAMPLE go to www.GARRCO.com/ freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com t f n

S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t f n Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hot Stuff, Honda Engines, Johnson Sidewinder, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, Schweizer, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, APH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800-4375319, 701-436-5881. t f n

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

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Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and extremely simple solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (0 8 -12)

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N999QC 500 gal “SB-Plus” TPE331-6 Deluxe* ..... $525,000 N997QC 400 gal “SB-Plus” TPE331-1 Deluxe* ..... $450,000 N936QC 360 gal “SA-Plus” TPE331-1 Deluxe* ..... $375,000 * CAM’d Executive Engine, New 106” Prop

N995QC 350 gal “B-R1340” Complete/Deluxe** . $225,000 N992QC 300 gal “A+R985” Complete/Deluxe** ... $175,000 **0-SMOH Covington Engine/OHC Hydramatic Prop

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

Order your DeSpain Pen and Ink Drawing of The AgOp Collage today. $60.00 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 Atfn

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HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn AFS Check Valves- Make the switch to AFS check valves, Find out what many operators already know, increased productivity, eliminate leaks and drips, long life, and no moe trying to find buckets!!! To help clean up your operation today call 800833-2013. www.aeroflow.com or Fax 574-862-4669. t f n Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 19211955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-987-1836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

Beautiful 2.73 ac wooded lot in upscale Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, located in Citrus County, Florida only five miles from Crystal River. Covenants, 27 miles of horse trails, community center, pool and golf course. Nicer homes and mini-ranchettes. Zoning allows up to three horses and stables permitted on lot with your house. Horse trail borders back end of lot that is 298’ wide and 400’ deep on 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, Florida (Google it!). Public water and septic sewer. $64,900 Contact Bill Lavender 478-987-2250 bill@agairupdate.com.

One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $50,000 OBO, includes closing costs. 478.987.2250.

software PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fullyfunctional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees. Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319. tfn

insurance “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in Wichita Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. RANDY HARDY established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a staff dedicated and knowledgable includes ANGIE BANZ and RITA ETHRIDGE, both of whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins. com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com. t f n DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com . t f n Wheels up. PIM Aviation Insurance is one of the oldest and most experienced ag aviation insurance providers in the industry. We provide access to creative negotiation and problem solving for all your risk management needs. Our passion to keep you flying is deeply rooted, resulting in knowledgeable recommendations and cost-sensitive pricing.

For a free, no-obligation quote, call 800.826.4442 or visit us online at www.pimi.com. Proud member of NAAA. tfn INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 62 Years Risk Management, Lowtime Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. t f n

services Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 TFN

Penderson Powder coating. Custom Colors and two tone available. For more information Call 706-604-4934 (11-11) !!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required.

For more Info contact Wendel or Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com t f n Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 t f n We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 t f n

Looking to buy a second-hand serviceable undercarriage (Left and right) for S2R Thrush. Contact Jac at jenzyair@ lantic.net Phone +27829215400 (11-11) Ag Husky Wanted. Australian operator seeks a good low time T188C Cessna Ag Husky. Prefer low time, NIL accident history with good paint. Would also consider a good airframe without engine or prop. Please e mail details to geoff@ nqaviation.com.au ( 11 - 11 ) EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 tfn Wanted to Buy Air Tractor AT-301 or AT-401, Ferriable Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com t f n

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Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. --- Stainless spreaders.

We repair all models including Transland and Swathmaster.

Remember to bring your spreaders in for repair as early as possible. Call us at 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232. (11-11) Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. (tfn)

wanted to buy Wanted to buy Ag-Cat very clean (no corrosion) prefer “B” model 450/600/frakes conv.donovans@agbyair.com or call 785-392-3300 ( 11 - 11 ) Wanted Immediately: Hood Loader. Looking for a Stainless Steel Hood Loader with at least 8”+ Auger with mid time engine that can accommodate a 500 gallon 60-65 Cubic Feet. Will pay for shipping of the unit. Please Call Jason Blanke of Jay’s Flying Service at 985-264-2826 or email jaysflyingservice@gmail.com. Please provide pictures of the equipment or even a video of the loader operating. (11-11) Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (11-11)

Doctor’s Orders: A pilot’s vacation home with a pilot discount!

St. George Island, Florida. Directly on private beach with expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico, three levels of covered furnished decks. Spacious open living/dining/kitchen area.

Five bedrooms including two master suites and four baths, multiple TVs/DVDs/VCRs/wireless Internet. Occupancy 12, beds: three kings, four twins, one queen sleeper sofa. Underhouse concrete parking, 15’ x 30’ pool enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower, fish cleaning area, park-style grill. Paved 3339’ airport on island (F47) a quarter mile from the house.

Ask for “pilot’s discount” Visit resortvacationproperties.com for photos, 877.272.8206. AgAir Update “Endorsed”. ( t f n)

operations Great deal for small ag business in Oregon. 50x80 hanger on paved airstrip. With PA36 Piper Brave. $200,000 541296-4906 shearer@qnect.net ( 11 - 11 )

Trade with members of NAAA

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD 2012 slots

January 2012 AT-502B February 2012 AT-802A February 2012 AT-502B March 2012 AT-502B available

800-441-2964 Ask for Chuck Stone or Rick Stone F O B Fort Pierce, FL

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Successful established Mid-West aerial application business for Sale. modern hanger and chemical mixing building, 2-100,000 fuel tanks and pumps. local customer base, 100,000 acres plus. Currently using turbine aircraft. Please Send Mid West operation C/O AgAir Update P.O. Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com (11-11) Aerial Spray Service in North East South Dakota, includes hangar, 550 Thrush with PT6-60 fully loaded 1900 TT since new, and spray equipment. For more information call 605228-0702 ( 11 - 11 ) Looking to buy successful, Established aerial applications business with growth potential and loyal customer base, 100,000+ annual acres preferred. Sent to Business Wanted C/O AgAir Update P.O. Box 850 Perry GA 31069, Fax 478-987-1836 or email blindads@agairupdate.com subject Business Wanted ( 11 - 11 ) Looking for operations to buy in NW Minnesota and NE North Dakota. Please email with info to blindads@agairupdate.com subject mail your responses to Wanted to Buy C/oAgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 Fax 478-987-1836 ( 11 - 11 ) Operation for Sale. Ten month season, irrigated Columbia Basin, Washington State--plenty of water and sun. Grow most crops. Established business 35 yrs., flying for 43 yrs. and time to move on. For sale as is, three Thrush piston aircraft, hangar ( 75 by 100) plus other buildings, apartment ( 1700 sq, ft.), all on 68 acres w/blacktop runway.

Send Responses to WA Operation C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850, Perry Ga 31069 or Email: blindads@agairupdate.com subject WA operation, or fax 478-987-1836 (11-11)

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