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While most of you, at least in the northern hemisphere, are buckling down working through the peak of the spray season, I’m sitting here in 95°F heat in Georgia planning for a 16-day trip to Brazil and Uruguay the end of July. I’ll get a break from the heat with these countries being in their winter. But, the last part of the trip in Uruguay promises to be too cold by my standards. While in South America, I’ll be making the rounds visiting advertisers and subscribers between attending two conventions, one in each country. The Brazilians have an excellent convention with an impressive attendance and over 120 exhibitors. It rivals NAAA’s ag-expo in many ways. The convention in Uruguay represents the countries of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay; with rotation between each country yearly. This convention will not be as large, much like a U.S. state trade show. In my spraying years, even with the long days, seven days a week, I was always able to manage the extreme workload. I knew the light at the end of the tunnel representing the end of the season was getting closer each day. Having hung up my helmet and replaced it with a laptop, there is no light at the end of the tunnel anymore. AgAir Update demands year round attention with emphasis on winter months with convention travel. I’m not complaining, just noting. It’s a different life, but I consider myself fortunate to have been able to experience both ag-flying and ag-writing during my 45 years of agaviation. When you consider the overlap, I have been able to do each nearly equally; 27 years ag-flying and 34 years ag-writing. Where the heck did the time go? If you remember in my May editorial titled, “You bought what?”, I was trying to wrap my head around Graham buying a drone to compliment our in-house photography. Well, this month’s cover photo about Matt Woolard in Arkansas was taken with that drone. Leave it to Graham to figure out a better way to do something! I’m impressed with the resulting
photographs and look forward to more creativity. As if buying a drone was not enough, I saw an invoice come through this week for a 360 video camera. What is a 360 video camera? It is just what the name says. It takes video in a 360-degree spectrum. The plan is to mount the 360-degree video camera, along with a host of GoPros, on an AT-802 SEAT aircraft that will be participating with NAAA at EAA’s 2019 AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. From the 360° video, we should be able to make VR (Virtual Reality) videos where the viewer wears those funky glasses and by turning the head will see what a pilot sees while in the cockpit. The Brazilians did this last year. They use it extensively to introduce the uninitiated to ag-flying for some of the best positive public relations that you can imagine. Their aircraft is a C-188 Ag-Truck, from takeoff to landing, going through a series of spray runs. In the case of the AT-802, the viewer will have a front-row seat to the aerial firefighting demonstrations done during the world’s largest airshow. Speaking of aerial firefighting, you did know that AgAir Update removed its quarterly AirFire & Forestry section and debuted a brand-new magazine, AerialFire, right? The emphasis is on all that is aerial firefighting. Check out the website and sign-up for a free subscription to the print magazine at www.aerialfiremag.com I hope I’ve not jinxed our virtual reality project by referring to it in this editorial. If it turns out to be successful, I’m sure you will have an opportunity to enjoy this extremely interesting experience. By the time you read this, the videos should be online. Everyone take a deep breath, look around ya, and think about getting through the rest of this season without an incident. Until next month, Keep Turning…
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Matt Woolard was born and raised in agriculture, amongst the farm fields of Corning, Arkansas. Early on, Matt knew he wanted something a little different, but he wasn’t exactly sure what that was. His questions were soon answered when Matt met Cindy Coleman, daughter of Roy Coleman. Roy was a long-time Arkansas operator who had branched off from Corning Farm Supply in 1981 to start his own agricultural aviation flying service with Ag-Cats. Roy bought serial number 2500, which is still flying today. ➤
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Left: Matt Woolard and Woolard Flying Service’s AT-802 Below: Woolard Flying Service Pilot Jiles Wright applies Prowl on local rice.
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Matt and Cindy had been married for about five years when Matt started working on the ground for Roy. Over the next few years, Matt earned an A&P rating to help the flying operation with maintenance. Soon after, in 2003, he obtained his Commercial Pilots License to become an agpilot. During the middle of the 2006 flying season, Roy suffered from a health issue that forced Matt out of the cockpit and into an operation-management role. At the time, the duo were running a 510 Thrush and an AT-502. In 2008, they replaced the 510 Thrush for an AT-802. During these years, Matt continued managing the day to day operations and functioned as a relief pilot when needed. Roy retired in 2015 and Matt purchased the flying service from him. By this time, the flying service had downsized to a single AT-802. From 2011-2018, one AT-802 covered most of the work that came in. Towards the end of the period, Matt found himself constantly calling in help. In 2018, Matt added to his fleet an AT-502 with an Aero Innovation’s Loadmaster prop. This extra aircraft helped with the additional workload and took some pressure off the AT-802. For GPS guidance, the AT-802 is configured with a SATLOC G4 with flow control and a 10-inch hydraulic gate powered by the Vondrin controller. The AT-502 uses the SATLOC Bantam with flow control. Both Air Tractors are outfitted with CP-11TT Poly ➤
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The Woolard Flying Service Team. (L-R) Cole Woolard, Matt Woolard, Aaron Sandelin, Dakota Cockren, Luke Rogers, Jiles Wright and Noah Taylor
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Aerial Triple Tip nozzles. Woolard Flying Service’s work consists of about 70% dry work, flying over mainly rice, corn and soybeans. Of that work, approximately 70% is rice. The company averages approximately four applications on rice, including a major pre-flood application of urea at 300 lbs/ acre. Using Chem-Man software has drastically helped his operation with pre and post application notifications to customers, as well as keeping the entire operation organized and compliant. Woolard Flying Service has two full-time pilots, Jiles Wright and Noah Taylor. Jiles hales from Parkin, Arkansas and is on his 10th season. Noah Taylor began his career in southeast Iowa in a 450 Ag-Cat. Noah, too, comes from an agricultural background. He graduated from the now-defunct Flying Tigers Aviation program in 2015. Noah flew in Texas building ag time and has landed with Matt in Corning, Arkansas for his fourth season. Matt is optimistic about the future of ag aviation. He sees new pilots coming into the business, more than in previous years and an
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Alert for Periodic Maintenance of Spray Equipment by Dr. Henrique Campos
Agricultural aviation in Brazil grows every year due to large expansions of arable land and the high quality of the aerial applications for the control of insect pests, pathogens and weeds. This combination of yield and quality makes aerial application a national strategy for maintaining the productivity of various crops. However, aerial application is only advantageous when performed under a well-defined technical criteria. An aircraft with an uneven distribution pattern or inadequate droplet spectrum would cover a large area in an irregular manner due to high operational performance. So, the applicator needs to stay alert. The creation of awareness programs, training, testing of technologies and methodologies to maintain the high standard of aerial applications are encouraged by several companies, consulting and teaching institutions and by public and private entities. As an example, SINDAG - National Union of Agricultural Aviation Companies, publishes specific online content for pilots and businessmen free of charge, SABRI, Sabedoria Agricola and DoPro Aircraft Clinic, multinationals for aerial applications with companies such as Bayer, Nufarm, Corteva, Syngenta, Ihara, UPL, FMC, among others that offer consulting options, A 16 | agairupdate.com
training, lectures and even online courses aimed at improving application technology. However, in practice there is still little interest of pilots, companies and farms in participating in these actions and events. The justifications are always the same: “lack time”, “there is a lot of time involved”, “I already know what they are going to say and do” and the most often, “next time I participate”. SABRI & DoPro Aircraft Clinics has noted in work carried out in Brazil the necessity of maintenance of spray nozzles and rotary atomizer nozzles. On average, out of every 10 aircraft checked, seven needed nozzle maintenance, which serves as a warning for professionals involved in agricultural aviation. In the following photo, is an agricultural aircraft with several rotating nozzles damaged and wear on the discs. Each disc has “grooves” that are responsible for forming the droplets. In this case, the broken discs and worn grooves will produce droplets of varying diameters along the application range. As a consequence, phytotoxicity to the crop may occur due to the formation of very large droplets containing higher amounts of active ingredient. As well as application failure may
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Left: This photo shows a rotating spray tip body dyed with non-toxic dye due to leakage at the connection between the hose and the nozzle. See finger pointing. Right: A rotary spray nozzle with dirt on the screen. -Henrique Campos
changed. The flow between nozzles may be different because of this. To conclude the sequence of examples, this photo shows the effect of a binding spray atomizer having difficulty turning effecting product distribution uniformity. In the report generated by the SABRI & DoPro Aircraft Clinic, it is possible to note a peak in the deposition of product on the right side of the application range. This deposition accumulation can cause phytotoxicity to crops. From these examples, it is concluded that it is important to carry out periodic maintenance of spray nozzles. The Brazilian market has several brands and types of atomoizers/nozzles. Some of them are more durable and require less maintenance, but they still cannot be neglected. As a rule, it is recommended
to evaluate and maintain nozzles before the spray season starts. However, it is suggested that during the season, checks are also made. The commitment to carry out aerial applications with quality, safety and economy requires such attention and effort. As a final message, agricultural aviation is represented daily by each of us. It is the small details that make all the difference in maintaining a high quality standard for aerial applications. If each does its part, agribusinesses will always have agricultural aviation as the main strategy of secure food production. Dr. Henrique Campos is an agronomist engineer with a Master and PhD degrees in Agronomy. He also serves as a consultant and researcher at SABRI & Do Pro, as well as a technical advisor to SINDAG for aerial application technology and an aircraft clinical analyst SABRI & Do Pro.
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My Mistake To quote the original “Right Stuff” pilot Mr. Bob Hoover, “Fly the airplane all the way into the crash.”
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After 54 years of various type flying, navy carrier pilot, corporate pilot, ag-pilot and CFII, retired I am content to sit on my porch on the edge of the Mississippi Delta have a cold adult beverage and listen to those beautiful ag-engines (especially round engines). I thank God that I am still above ground and can tell “sea stories” by the dozens to my grandchildren. There is a particular topic that I have touched on in a previous AgAir Update’s In My Opinion. I want to elaborate on it and maybe add a little emphasis. Actually, there are two subjects, but they are very closely related. I think the first subject has to do with making
a forced landing in the worse imaginable location. To quote the original “Right Stuff” pilot Mr. Bob Hoover, “Fly the airplane all the way into the crash.” Another way to say the same thing is never try to “stretch a glide.” If there is a more preferred landing place just a little bit ahead of the projected impact place, do not try to stretch the glide. Under these circumstances, with adrenaline pumping at 100 psi, you may become fixated on stretching the glide to the more preferred touchdown spot and in all probability you will totally disregard the stall warning that is screaming at you, or the stick which is about to shake right out of your hands.
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The airplane will stall, and you will land in a nearly vertical, nose down attitude. Your chances of survival are slim to none. Fly that bird all the way into the crash. If landing in a heavily wooded area, try to pick out two huge oak trees and use the rudder (it never stalls) to guide the aircraft right between the two trees.
I learned the lesson and lived to tell about it. Maybe another rookie will learn from my mistake. Related to the first topic is hammer head turns or simply trying to fly outside of the safety envelope of your ability or the airplane’s. Hammerhead turns (stalls) are for skilled aerobatic pilots, not ag-pilots. In either of the aforementioned circumstances, the airplane impacts the ground nearly vertical. In a previous In My Opinion article, I made it clear that my beef is not so much with the ag-pilot who consistently makes hammerhead turns. If he wants to bust his buns, which eventually will surely happen, that’s fine. However, the terrible example he is setting for the rookie ag-pilot who watches and admires that pilot making hammerhead turns is what makes my blood boil. In My Opinion, when that rookie pilot augers one in while attempting to emulate the other more seasoned ag pilot, that senior ag pilot is partially responsible for the rookie’s death. I know what I’m talking about, because when I was practicing making ag turns in the early spring of 1971, before I ever even carried my first load of chemicals, I stalled the PA-25235 Pawnee in a steep turn. The nose dipped about 45 degrees. I barely managed to level the airplane before it slammed into the ground, busting both landing gear bungees. Thank you Lord that I learned the lesson and lived to tell about it. Maybe another rookie will learn from my mistake.
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These terms are part of the DynaFlight systems unique capabilities to make operations for both the operators and for the pilots simple, easy and reliable. Simplicity = Productivity. “Drag & Drop” is when you have created or downloaded your polygon files from your provider, Co-op or Google Earth, you simply copy and paste or “Drag & Drop” those files onto a USB Thumb Drive folder and then plug the USB Thumb Drive into the USB slot on the front of the DynaFlight GPS System. Now comes the “Hot Swap”, while the system is operational in the aircraft, by plugging in this USB Thumb Drive, the DynaFlight automatically uploads these files as Jobs into the
system under the appropriate Import name, such as AgriSmart, Surety, Chem Man, Google Earth, AgSync, etc. After that, by simply selecting the job, it is ready to fly. There is no limit to the number of these Jobs or Polygons. A further feature of “Hot Swap” is that when you insert the USB Thumb Drive for automatic upload, it will also automatically download onto the USB Thumb Drive all the Job and Polygon work that you have done up to that moment in time. These files are “As Applied” map data that are ready to look at in you providers software as well as Google Earth files for Google Earth. Also, you can have many of these USB Thumb Drives working in rotation so that throughout the day, ➤
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Ministry of Agriculture Seeks Regulation for Agriculture Drone Spray Operations in Brazil Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture has begun the process of regulating control of drone use for aerial application of pesticides recently, drafting a set of regulations. Regulatory oversight will include provisions for allowing aerial application via drones to deliver agrochemicals in areas where aircraft cannot deploy chemicals safely, namely in areas where terrain becomes a significant obstacle for other application methods such as agricultural machinery or backpack spraying. The Ministry stated in documentation released on the new regulations that this regulatory effort will lead to a safer and more efficient and economical application of pesticides in Brazil that will meet the demands of the national agriculture market. The announced regulations will affect drones in the Class III category – relating to aircraft between 250 g and 25 kg. The other categories - Class I, weighing more than 150 kg and Class II, from 25-150 kg - will continue to follow Normative Instruction No 02/2008, which covers agricultural aviation work standards. Further instruction in the regulation will require all spray drone operators to be registered with the Ministry, proving qualification to their A 28 | agairupdate.com
equipment and apply products safely although the methodology by which the ministry will gauge this is not yet specified. Companies using drone application methods for spraying would also be required to have an agronomist, a remote agricultural pilot certified by the Ministry, and an agricultural technician on staff who has completed a course in agricultural aviation for field missions. Farmers wishing to complete their own agricultural spraying operations would also be required to hire an agricultural engineer, and a certified remote agricultural pilot. Companies and farmers alike would have to make detailed reports of each operation, which must be kept on file for at least two years, ready to be produced on demand if required to Ministry inspectors who are expected to periodically check nationwide operations at random. The Ministry’s precision agriculture coordinator Fabricio Juntolli stated that drone technology is becoming heavily used in spraying high value crops such as strawberries, flowers, and over small areas as a replacement for backpack sprayers, cutting down significantly on manpower requirements while increasing efficiency for safer application of agrochemicals.
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NAAA ‘Ag Wings of Tomorrow’ Scholarship Entries Due August 31
The goal of NAAA’s “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship Program is to strengthen the aerial application industry
From seeking a mentor to finding the funds for training, the road to becoming an ag pilot is fraught with obstacles but having $5,000 in training money certainly helps. Thanks to the generous support of BASF and Thrush Aircraft, $20,000 in aid is available under the 2019 NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship Program to assist four aspiring ag pilots in their journey. The deadline to apply for this year’s scholarships is Aug. 31. The goal of NAAA’s “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship Program is to strengthen the aerial application industry by helping operator members bring new pilots into the profession and help fund their training. Applicants must be sponsored by an NAAA Operator member, and scholarship recipients may use the proceeds for flight training or aviation or ag-related coursework at a university, college, community college or other institution of higher learning. A stipend for a trainee in an NAAA Operator-sponsored apprentice program is also permissible. The scholarship program is administered by NAAA and funded by educational grants provided by BASF and Thrush. This year, NAAA will award up to four scholarships valued at $5,000 each. This is a winwin for NAAA Operator members and individuals seeking training funds to support their pursuit of becoming a professional ag pilot.
How to Apply To be considered for the 2019 scholarship, every applicant must submit: • A letter of recommendation from the NAAA Operator member sponsoring the applicant. • An essay of 250 words or less explaining why you want to pursue a career in agricultural aviation and how you would
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use NAAA’s “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship to further your education and training. • A one-page resumé or list of activities detailing all agricultural and aviation experiences, education and training. NAAA will award the recipients of the 2019 “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarships in November at the Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando. Last year NAAA awarded $5,000 scholarships to four young individuals who represent the future of ag aviation: Parker Gore of Cleveland, Miss.; Emory Lobley of Dalhart, Texas; Walter Meise of Moses Lake, Wash.; and Will Souther of Douglas, Ga. To learn more about the 2019 NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship, review the application instructions at AgAviation.org/scholarship. The application is available for download from the same scholarship webpage. Please contact NAAA’s Jay Calleja at (202) 546-5722 for clarification about any of the application requirements. While the applicant must be sponsored by an NAAA Operator member, NAAA membership is not a prerequisite for the person applying for the scholarship. Becoming an NAAA Associate member, however, is a great way for candidates to learn more about the industry and augment their training. All “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship applications must be received or postmarked by Aug. 31, 2019, to be eligible for scholarship consideration. Entries may be submitted by mail, fax or email to: NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship 1440 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Fax: (202) 546-5726 Email: information@agaviation.org
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NAAA Seeks Ag Aviation Footage for Possible Peterson Farm Bros Video With the 100th anniversary of the aerial application industry coming up in 2021, NAAA has approached Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Brothers about using their considerable song parody talents (and social media prowess) to develop an aerial application-themed music video. Toward the end of his kickoff address at the 2018 Ag Aviation Expo, an audience member asked Peterson when he would make a song video about ag aviation. Peterson responded enthusiastically, noting that it had been on his list of song theme ideas for some time. NAAA followed up by sending Peterson sample lyrics to a parody
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based on “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses. The song is tentatively titled “Sweet Line O’ Mine,” and NAAA asked Peterson to consider producing an aerial application song parody in time for the industry’s 100th anniversary. Peterson pledged to try to have something done by 2021. The Peterson Farm Bros’ ag-themed videos are
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an entertaining and educational form of outreach to the masses. Since 2012 when they posted their first song to YouTube, “I’m Farming and I Grow It”—a “Weird Al” Yankovic style parody video set to tune of LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It”—the Peterson Farm Bros have garnered more than 50 million views for their agriculturally themed song videos. Their YouTube page has 183,000 subscribers. The exact song and ag aviation-themed lyrics remain to be determined, but Peterson said he may incorporate some of NAAA’s ideas into the lyrics. Sponsorship money could help fund the making of the video, and NAAA will be developing a sponsorship proposal for NAAREF to consider. More than financial support, however, Peterson said getting quality video footage from various ag pilots would help get an ag aviation-themed song parody video off the ground. That’s where AgAir Update readers can help. If you have aerial application video footage and would be willing to share it, NAAA invites you to upload your videos to NAAA’s online Ag Aviation Video Footage Submissions folder at tiny.cc/ agaviation-songvideo. You do not need a Dropbox account to upload your video files to the folder, but you will not be able to access them once they have been uploaded to NAAA’s file-sharing folder. The only information you need to provide to complete the upload is your name and email address.
Any media (photos, videos, etc.) uploaded to NAAA’s Ag Aviation Video Footage Submissions folder becomes the property of NAAA. Although the aerial application video footage is intended primarily for possible use in a Peterson Farm Bros video and other aerial application centennial video projects, the association reserves the right to use (or not use) video submissions in other capacities. NAAA does not compensate for video submissions. Here are the types of the aerial application footage NAAA would like to collect: • Video of an ag aircraft going back and forth over a field. • Video showcasing precision application technology. • Video highlighting Operation S.A.F.E. pattern-testing activities. • Video of loaders and pilots in action. • Videos of aerial applicators entering and exiting their ag aircraft, particularly after the end of a satisfying day of work. Please contact NAAA’s Jay Calleja at jcalleja@ agaviation.org if you have questions or need assistance uploading files to NAAA’s Ag Aviation Video Footage Submissions folder at tiny.cc/ agaviation-songvideo.
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USHST is calling for pilots, instructors and others with a stake in helicopter safety to focus on seven key actions that will save lives.
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WASHINGTON DC – With half of 2019 completed and another six months to go, the U.S. helicopter industry is experiencing a year of tragic accidents with too many lives being lost. To stem the surge of fatal accidents, the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (www.USHST.org) is calling on helicopter operators, pilots, instructors and mechanics to rely on safety basics and place a stronger emphasis on identifying and managing risk. For the first six months of 2019, the U.S. helicopter industry has experienced 15 fatal accidents with 27 fatalities. This is on track to match 2013, when 30 fatal accidents occurred. However, since July is usually a month with a high number of accidents, the industry also is at risk to reach the total from 2008, when there were 35 fatal helicopter accidents. To avoid this unwelcome record during 2019, the USHST is calling for pilots, instructors and others with a stake in helicopter safety to focus on seven key actions that will save lives. Know How Much Fuel You Need or “May” Need – Always carry enough fuel for unexpected situations. Ignoring minimum fuel reserve requirements is generally the result of overconfidence, a lack of flight planning, or deliberately ignoring regulations. Take Time for a Walk Around and for Checklists – An adequate preflight inspection, a checklist and a final walk around are central responsibilities that determine the condition of an aircraft prior to flight. In addition, post-flight inspections can identify issues prior to the next flight. Recognize the Potency of OTC Medications - Because over-the-counter medications are readily available, pilots frequently underestimate their effects and the impairment caused by these sedating drugs. In spite of specific federal regulations and education efforts regarding flying while impaired, over-the-counter medication usage by pilots remains a factor in 10 to 13 percent of aircraft accidents.
Stop the Scud Running – Lowering your altitude to avoid clouds or bad weather is dangerous and leads to fatal results from flying into terrain or obstacles such as wires and towers. Know your minimum altitude and stick to it. Visual Flight Rules in Instrument Conditions Can Lead to Death – Yes, death. This is the all-too-often result of the previously mentioned practice of flying too low. It is even more dangerous if the pilot is not instrument qualified or is unwilling to believe what the gauges are indicating. This action usually results in not knowing where you are and an inability to recognize deteriorating circumstances and/or the misjudgment of the rate of deterioration. Don’t Succumb to Get-There-Itis – This “disease” is common among pilots. It clouds the vision and impairs judgment by causing a fixation on the original goal or destination combined with a total disregard for any alternative courses of action. Don’t be Afraid to Divert, Turn Around or Land – Yes, you can divert from your original plan; you can turn around, or you can land. Always make sure you have an alternative course of action available should the weather conditions preclude the completion of the flight as planned. In other words, don’t be afraid to land and live. • • • • • • •
Know How Much Fuel You Need or “May” Need Take Time for a Walk Around and for Checklists Recognize the Potency of OTC Medications Stop the Scud Running Visual Flight Rules in Instrument Conditions Can Lead to Death Don’t Succumb to Get-There-Itis Don’t be Afraid to Divert, Turn Around or Land Source: NAAA Insights
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Montana County Takes Lead in Using Drone to Combat Mosquitoes The pilot program aims to employ what officials refer to as a “Mosquito Drone”
Officials in Flathead County, Northern Montana are poised to be among the first to employ remotely piloted drones to combat the risk of disease mosquitoes pose to both humans and animals in their area. The pilot program, that is still subject to approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to employ what officials refer to as a “Mosquito Drone” that will be employed to more effectively manage the mosquito population that begins growing as Northern Montana begins to warm up, promoting the growth of the pest. The drone program will deploy mosquito larvicide over densely populated areas and areas
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DOWNSTOWN, NJ — In most ag pilots’ minds, it would be hard to imagine ag flying in one of the most populated regions of the United States; an area where Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Trenton, Atlantic City and Camden, New Jersey are only a few short miles away. Even the Big Apple, with its mighty population is less than a two-hour drive. But, indeed ag flying exist in New Jersey, particularly B 10 | agairupdate.com
“South Jersey”. Actually, New Jersey is something of an agricultural state, the Garden State, with its cranberries, blueberries, vegetable farms and aerial fire fighting program. True, there aren’t the large rice fields of Arkansas and California, or the cotton fields of Texas and Mississippi and the peanut fields of south Georgia. However, there is enough ag flying in New
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Left: Mike Nix, chief pilot for Downstown Aero Crop Service, makes expert fire drop with 600 hp G-164A Ag Cat on New Jersey woodland. Above Left: You know where you are when you arrive at Downstown Aero. Above Right: The flight line at Downstown Aero Crop Service, with the exception of the M-18B Dromader. The entire fleet of eleven Ag Cats can be positioned within the confines of these hangars. The M-18B is the exception. Plans are in the works to build this winter an 80’ X 80’ hangar for the M-18B.
Jersey to support 19 ag aircraft operated by seven companies. Of these seven, Downstown Aero Crop Service is one with its fleet of eleven Ag Cats, seven G164A R-1340s and four G-164 R-985s, and one new Dromader. This doesn’t take into account the two Aztecs used for mosquito control or the two C-182s that are so vital in keeping an organization like this on track hauling personnel, working as a chase plane and participating in wildlife and bird counts for the Fish and Wildlife Service. For several years, AgAir Update has been trying to point the nose of the company Baron northeast for the short three-hour flight to Downstown Aero. Finally, this summer permitted such an excursion. In the midst of a severe drought for most of the northeastern United States, AAU found Downstown Aero alive and well, with bonus work on the books for the Ag Cats, better known as the “FireCats”, doing standby duty statewide for fires. Even the vegetable and cranberry work weren’t suffering due to irrigation. Partners, Curt Nixholm, Dick Nixholm and Vern Becker, manage this fleet of ag aircraft from the ground; although Curt’s father, Dick, flies the local work. Curt’s primary responsibility is overseeing the aerial fire fighting operations, mosquito, local and out-of-state operations. While Vern’s primary responsibilities are the cranberry applications, gypsy moth control, Fish and Wildlife Service flights and other spraying or fertilizing operations. This divides fairly well the workload of keeping 16 aircraft airborne-ready. Heading up the aviator skills of the organization is Mike Dix, chief pilot and mechanic. Downstown, New Jersey is a small crossroads with a privately owned, open to the public turf airport. The crossroads are located outside of Vineland, New Jersey and are only 35 miles to the west of the well-known Atlantic City casinos, adjacent to Atlantic City’s Class C airspace. It is a
congested area with the Cedar Lake VOR on the field, as overhead aircraft make standard terminal arrivals into Philadelphia, a Class B airspace only a few miles to the northwest. All this controlled airspace is important in that Downstown Aero must work with the controllers intensely during its fire fighting operations. Founded by Pete Cugino in the mid-40s as a dusting operation, Dick Nixholm bought into Downstown Aero Crop Service in 1954 operating Piper Cubs. These aircraft gave way to the more productive Stearmans in the mid-1950s using the first Mississippi Mist Master with an R-985 to work in the Northeast, thanks to Mabry Anderson. The first of many-to-follow Ag Cats was bought in 1963. Over the next few years the Ag Cats replaced the fleet of Stearmans, the last one leaving in 1970. Then, with a fleet of eleven Ag Cats, of which only three new ones have ever been bought, a new 1999 M-18B Dromader was added to the fleet, primarily for fire fighting duties. Vern Becker began working with Downstown Aero in 1967 during high school. He also worked during the summer months while attending Syracuse University for his degree in forestry and biology. His responsibilities with the cranberry work begins in June and continues until mid-August. The cranberries are grown in laser-levelled bogs. The bogs take on the appearance of rice paddies when flooded. The bogs are surrounded by a dike/ levee system with a reservoir “upstream”. The bogs are flooded for harvest. A special-design machine picks the submerged, hollow cranberries from the low growing vines and allows them to float to the top where they are gathered. The water level is lowered and an application of dry fertilizer is added for winter nutrition. Then the bogs are flooded to protect the vines from the upcoming winter’s cold. In spring, the water level is lowered in the bogs ➤ agairupdate.com | B 11
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(L-R) Chief pilot Mike Dix, Curt Nixholm, and neighboring ag operator, Eddie Carter of Carter Aviation in Williamstown, New Jersey stand in the shadow of Downstown Aero’s new M-18B. Eddie operates two Ag Cats, an R-1340 and a R-985. Eddie’s speciality, when not working with Downstown Aero under a fire fighting contract as he was when this picture was taken, is treating blueberries with his Ag Cats. (L-R) Vern Becker and Downstown Aero pilot Joe Samoge. Note the Frenco engine mount (also known as a French mount). Downstown Aero rebuilds all of its Ag Cats. With such a large fleet, at least one Ag Cat is being torn down and completely rebuilt each winter. The company keeps five to six people employed during the winter for this purpose.
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to start another season. There are 3,500 acres of cranberries in New Jersey. They are treated approximately nine times during the growing season with high volume (30 gallons per acre) liquid applications and five to six dry fertilizer applications. The liquid applications are typically fungicides applied on a ten-day schedule. The farms range in size from 100-800 acres. However, one grower, possibly the largest in the world, farms 1,200 acres of cranberries. Vern assigns three of the 600 horsepower Ag Cats to fertilizer duty and three more 600 horsepower Ag Cats for the spraying. Three pilots are assigned to the six aircraft. The cranberry work is primarily 30 miles to the north of Downstown near Chatsworth, New Jersey. Typically, three Ag Cats equipped for liquid applications will leave the base at Downstown, loaded, if the weather (fog) is favorable. After all the liquid applications on the cranberries are completed, the three dry outfitted Ag Cats based at Chatsworth are fired off by the same three pilots to complete the dry fertilizer work orders. After operations for the day are complete, the three liquid outfitted Ag Cats are used to return the three pilots to Downstown. This method of operation saves a round trip ferry to Chatsworth. Curt Nixholm was born into Downstown Aero Crop Service, spending his youth learning the business and later while attending Cumberland College for a business and aviation technology degree. For the past 20 years, Curt has served as a trained structural/wildland fire fighter. Although Curt has his own set of responsibilities at Downstown Aero, as does Vern, this is not to say their activities within Downstown Aero don’t
overlap, often one helping the other as needed. Fire fighting begins in March and usually lasts until mid-May. This year is an exception due to dry conditions and the likelihood of a fire outbreak. The New Jersey State Forest Fire Service awards a statewide contract every three years. Downstown Aero has had the contract since 1968, over thirty years. The contract requires a working intimacy between the state-employed fire fighters, air traffic controllers for the congested airspace over New Jersey and Downstown Aero. The 12-month contract bid period contains a working window of 42 to 52 days in March, April and May. Work can be done outside of that window under the current contract provisions, as such was the case in August. Downstown Aero assigns nine FireCats, eight of their own and one plane/pilot leased from Merv Lewis of New York state. Ten fire fighting pilots are assigned duty with an additional pool of 10 part time pilots on standby for fill-in if needed. These aircraft are strategically based at nine locations throughout the state, with the Dromader “floating” between the fire bases. Each aircraft is guaranteed one flight hour per day and is on standby from 10:00 to 18:00 the full 42 to 52 days. The response time requirement for the FireCats and the M-18B is immediate dispatch. The response time outside the active 42 to 52-day time window is thirty minutes to one hour. The FireCats are loaded with 300 gallons of water containing one-half gallon of Firetrol foam additive. The Dromader is loaded with 600 gallons of water containing one gallon of Firetrol. The aircraft are warmed up first thing in the morning and periodically warmed up again during the day.
Downstown Aero’s own version of how the Ag Cat tail wheel should be. The rubber flap protects the tail wheel spring. The steering mechanism has been removed from the tail wheel assembly; the main block has been cut-down to accept the specially-designed aluminum friction disc.
On unusually cold days, oil heaters are used. The FireCats typically log 25 actual flight hours each during the fire season. The implementation of the big M-18B is new for the 1999 fire fighting season. Downstown Aero purchased the M-18B at the request of the New Jersey State Forestry Service. The Service felt there was a need for an aircraft with multiple drop capabilities. The M-18B was already qualified for federal requirements to participate in fire fighting and receive additional federal funding. So far, the 75-plus hours it has flown have met the expectations of Downstown Aero and the state of New Jersey. While AgAir Update was visiting Downstown Aero, flight control servos were being test flown and preparations were being made to install VG’s. Downstown Aero’s fire fighting pilots are alerted by one or more of the 23 fire towers located throughout the 185 milelong by 70 mile-wide state, excluding the out of service urban areas. ➤
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After 36 years of operating Ag Cats, Downstown Aero is probably one of the best Ag Cat operators around. Nine of the eleven Ag Cat-fleet are outfitted with the open Frenco mount. It is obvious the Frenco mount makes it easier to work on the accessories of the Pratt & Whitney radial engine. Although, chief pilot Mike Dix, commented that the cowled, factory engine mount seemed to fly smoother, he appreciated being able to easily inspect the mount area for the nine Frenco-mount Ag Cats. Downstown Aero uses engines exclusively from Aero Engines of California. Downstown Aero recently installed its first GPS unit, the AG-NAV by Picodas. The unit is in chief pilot and mechanic, Mike Dix’s aircraft, a Downstown Aero freshly rebuilt Ag Cat. Note the detail of the completely redesigned instrument panel allowing for the installation of the AG-NAV unit. Also, as a safety feature, Dix’s instrument panel design aligns the gages so when the needles are in the normal operating range they are pointing straight up, for ease of checking during tedious flight operations.
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These fire tower observers team up with Downstown Aero’s nine FireCats and M-18B Dromader protecting 3.5 million acres of forest in New Jersey. From the ground, the FireCats are assisted by the State with over 80 specially-equipped 4X4 power wagons and plow units. When a fire tower operator sites smoke, he draws a bead using a protractor to establish the heading from the fire tower to the smoke. If there is enough smoke, a second fire tower will do the same, establishing a crossing of the vectors. The fire tower operator, from experience, estimates the distance to the smoke from the tower. This information is relayed to Downstown Aero, where it is plotted on the fire base’s wall maps. From this information, the FireCats are launched to begin the initial SEAT assault on the fire in coordination with the ground unts. The FireCats utilize the standard Grumman dump gate with modified venting. This allows the aircraft to salvo its load in 2.5 seconds. The dumps are total volume, complete exhaustion. The FireCats are also equipped with 99 Channel VHF high band radios and VHF aircraft com radios, along with Loran/GPS nav units. The Dromader is outfitted with a hydraulic, electronic-operated Transland fire gate, model 50065. It also has a full-span of radios, i.e. transponder, GPS/com, Techsonics
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The migratory concept of airplane insect control work was fostered and developed by Delta during the 1930s. The more-or-less permanent satellite bases were often called upon to pick up stacks, at least partially, and move into a region that was having serious insect problems. This occurred frequently, especially with cotton leaf worms and Spring Army worms in legumes like oats and wheat. Outbreaks would occur in widely scattered parts of the farm community and pilots and crews would move swiftly into such areas, working under the auspices of local county agents or others concerned with crop production. Spring Army worms were notorious for breaking out in small grains, but were unpredictable since the path for development generally ran from south to north. Around Monroe and most of the lower Delta, these outbreaks usually began in late April and ran their course by about May 10. They were unbelievably destructive and could literally wipe out a grain field overnight. Sometimes they migrated out of destroyed fields and across paved highways in such numbers that they actually caused automobile accidents by
making the highways slick. During cool, wet springs, these worms would continue to create problems all the way north through the grain growing belt. Delta’s early units often followed these outbreaks from Louisiana as far north as northern Ohio. During particularly heavy infestations, there were not nearly enough aircraft to control the problem and those that were available would sometimes be kept busy until early July. Joe Greer, one of Delta’s early pilots, once remarked that, “We finally ran them damn worms into Lake Erie about the Fourth of July!” Delta readily recognized that, for continued success, an operation must provide year-round employment for as many of its personnel as possible. The excellent shop facilities in Monroe helped make this possible for maintenance people and the company attempted to provide flying time for some of its pilots on a permanent basis. As early as 1929, passenger service was established and duster pilots wore two hats, flying the early cabin Travel-Air’s that Delta used in its first scheduled passenger line venture. On June 17, 1929, one of these ships, piloted by Johnny Howe, a lanky pilot from Arkansas, flew the first
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west-east scheduled flight from Dallas, Texas to Monroe, Louisiana and then on to Jackson, Mississippi. A west-bound flight originated on the same day with Elmer Rose, an Army Air Service pilot who was on leave and trying to earn some extra money crop dusting, piloting the Travel-Air. These flights were eminently successful, but government red tape, a bit of bungling, and some rather bad luck resulted in an interruption of the passenger franchise until about 1937, when Delta became one of the world’s leading airlines. During the interim, Delta contracted to carry U.S. mail, which supplemented pilot income and kept them available on a fulltime basis. During this time, student training continued, although there was not enough work available to keep the pilots busy all of the time. Delta, however, managed to make verbal agreements guaranteeing that most of its good pilots would return each season when agricultural work commenced. This concept proved to be quite successful and is still the basis on which all good agricultural firms operate. As the 1930s progressed, Delta Air Service began investing in biplanes and converting them into dusters. Among them were the Travel-Air 4000 series, some Waco 9s, and possibly a few of Lloyd Stearman’s C3Bs. These planes were fairly well suited for dusting and were somewhat easier to fly than the Puffers. During Delta’s dusting history; it continued to use whatever aircraft were available and, after World War II, went almost entirely to the Stearman A75 models, commonly known as the PT-13 and PT-17. After the war, it was not unusual to find a Delta unit composed of Huff-Dalands, Travel-Airs, and the newer Stearmans. The dusting division lasted until 1966, long after Delta Air Lines became world renowned. Finally, management decided to dispose of the agricultural division. It seems somewhat significant that this termination of Delta’s dusting division coincided very closely with the deaths of C.E. Woolman and Bert R. Coad. They had finished their work and had done their jobs well. As long as the dawn is shattered by the whine of an ag plane as it slides down the sky for the first run of the day, these two men and their contributions will be gratefully remembered. The fact that Delta and Huff-Daland Dusters somewhat monopolized the agricultural aviation industry in the 1920s does not mean that ag flying activity was not taking place in other areas. Between 1923 and 1930, a great many individuals and small firms were experimenting with the new art. Most of this experimentation was confined to the cotton-growing South, the Rio Grande Valley, and California’s farming valleys. Then it began to spread first through the Delta cotton country, along the Mississippi River in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. A number of young barnstorming pilots attempted to enter the business, including Jesse Orval “Dock” Dockery of ➤
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Ag aviation pioneer J.O. Dockery standing by his Clipped Wing Standard with Curtiss OXX6 engine in 1925. Photo courtesy of J.O. Dockery.
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Stuttgart, Arkansas and his pilot friend Allen Scott of Texas. Both young men were more-or-less”selftaught” pilots. Dockery soloed in 1922 at about 13 years of age! A barnstorming pilot, Barney Flowers, flying an old Standard with a four-cylinder Hall-Scott engine, landed at Stuttgart on his way to Texas and hired young Dockery to guard his airplane while he attended to some matters in town. In payment for this service, Flowers took Dockery for a ride to Texas and back - some seven or eight hours of cross country flying. Dockery says that “naturally” he followed through on the controls and watched carefully everything that Flowers did, but that he never
actually flew the airplane. Returning to Stuttgart, Flowers again left the ship in the boy’s care. On a dare and with the assistance of his brother Alfred and some other younger helpers, Dockery cranked up the old Hall-Scott and proceeded to taxi it around the pasture showing off. “To my utter amazement,” he recalls, “that old slow Standard suddenly took to the air and it was up to me to get us all down alive! I flew around Stuttgart for about 10 minutes or so and then sailed in low over the pasture fence, shut off the throttle, and just sat there praying that we would all get down in more-or-less one piece! Somehow it happened. In fact, I made a pretty damn good landing!” From that day on, Dockery
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Dockery won and took off, sailing low over the cotton. He opened the hopper gate and released the dust, but with no sealing around the outlet, most of it billowed up through the cockpit, virtually blinding the surprised pilot. In 1926, Jimmy Finklea of Leland, Mississippi, who was later to become famous in the dusting business, came to Stuttgart to take flying instruction from a pilot named Jimmy Barwick. Finklea had procured a Standard SJ with a Hisso engine, but couldn’t fly. He told Dockery and Allen Scott about the heavy leafworm outbreak at the Delta and Pine Land Planting Company at Scott, Mississippi, relating that the farm manager had not been able to get airplane service since the Huff-Daland units were out of the area. Dockery and Scott persuaded Jimmy Finklea to allow them to install a hopper in the Standard. They removed the front seat, moved the gas tanks, and added a hopper of sorts with the dispensing outlet simply a tube issuing directly through the cockpit floor. No spreader was installed and no sealing done around the outlet! ➤
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A number of young barnstorming pilots attempted to enter the business, including Jesse Orval “Dock” Dockery of Stuttgart, Arkansas and his pilot friend Allen Scott of Texas. Both young men were more-orless”self-taught” pilots. Dockery soloed in 1922 at about 13 years of age!
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Allen Scott (behind the aircraft) was an ag aviation pioneer. He was one person responsible for introducing Jimmy Finklea to agricultural aviation. The plane is an early Waco duster. Photo courtesy of J.O. Dockery of Stuttgart, Arkansas.
The boys flew the airplane to Scott, where the worms were defoliating the cotton. They loaded the hopper with calcium arsenate and flipped a coin to see who would take the first load. Dockery won and took off, sailing low over the cotton. He opened the hopper gate and released the dust, but with no sealing around the outlet, most of it billowed up through the cockpit, virtually blinding the surprised pilot. Nevertheless, Dockery and Scott dusted all of the fields. According to Dockery, barometric conditions were just right, the dust spread and settled over the fields, and a perfect kill occurred! The farm manager was completely satisfied and so were the pilots. Later, the hopper outlet was improved and Dockery and Scott were able to do some fairly creditable aerial application jobs without becoming completely contaminated! The little city of Leland, Mississippi was kneedeep in July when Edgar Hobbs and I rolled across the bridge over Deer Creek and parked in front of the now long-defunct Leland Hotel. Heat monkeys danced off the concrete and the streets were somewhat deserted, Leland’s inhabitants being comfortably situated inside their air-conditioned homes and offices, disdainful of the oppressive heat that is a part of the flat Delta country that surrounds the town.
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Landowners must mark and log towers on their property to avoid liability for injuries sustained by aerial applicators and to comply with imminent FAA regulations.
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above 200 feet, with obstructions below 200 feet submitted on a voluntary basis. The Daily DOF gives an obstruction’s location, height and type of marking (if any). Information on the tower’s owner or property owner is not asked for or publicly given. NAAA is encouraging farmers and landowners to preemptively comply with these regulations because over the last 11 years, since 2008, there have been 22 tower-related agricultural aircraft accidents resulting in nine fatalities. The number of accidents and fatalities is even higher when other low-level operations such as EMS-Medivac operations are included. North Dakota farmer and aerial applicator Brian Rau has a 96-foot-tall RTK tower on his property. Short for “real time kinematic,” RTK towers supplement the GPS systems of automated ground-based farm equipment. As an aerial applicator, Rau knows the importance of having such towers both marked and logged into appropriate FAA databases, regardless of legal requirements. He added florescent ball markers within the structure’s skeleton soon after it was converted from a communications tower to an RTK tower. This year Rau took the additional step of providing the coordinates of his tower to the FAA’s Obstacle Data Team for inclusion in the Daily DOF.”Seeing the growth of communication towers in North Dakota and across the county, I knew it was important to both mark and properly log the tower,” Rau said. “Submitting the tower to be included in the FAA’s Daily Digital Obstacle File only took minutes and was well worth a few moments of my time.” From a safety perspective, being transparent about the existence of low-level obstacles is vital to agricultural pilots and other aircraft flying in the airspace between zero and 400 feet, such as police and first responder aircraft, aerial firefighters and pipeline patrol pilots. The FAA’s Digital Obstacle File (DOF) provides information about potential obstacles in pilots’ flight path before they take off. Once pilots download the FAA’s Digital Obstacle File or Daily DOF, they can import it into Geographic Information Systems applications, such as agricultural aviation applications. FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L on obstruction marking and lighting details the ways different types of obstructions may be marked. The document provides specifications on lighting systems, colors and light intensities. As an
alternative to lighting, the document also explains tools for the “unlighted marking” of obstructions. This includes paint colors and patterns, as well as specifications for guy wire sleeves and high-visibility spherical markers. Rau chose the latter option for marking his RTK tower. “The ball markers seemed the easiest for an existing galvanized tower, and they really improved the visibility of the tower,” he said. “Aerial applicators have been at the forefront of ensuring a safe airspace for low-flying pilots for years,” said NAAA Executive Director Andrew Moore. “We encourage farmers, landowners and tower companies to familiarize themselves with the dangers of unmarked, low-level towers. Towers in and around productive farmland may prevent a crop from being treated by air if it is too difficult or unsafe for an ag pilot to treat. As such, due consideration must be given to locating any type of tower on ag land. If a tower’s construction is imminent or already exists, it is highly encouraged that preemptive compliance with the forthcoming FAA regulations required by Congress occur.”
Landowners and farmers may submit an obstruction to the FAA’s Daily Digital Obstacle File by emailing the tower’s height and coordinates to 9-AJV-532OBSTData-REQ@faa.gov. Acting preemptively to make towers safer for pilots is also the prudent thing for rural landowners and farmers to do. These obstructions are not just a risk for agricultural aviators, but for all general aviation operations, including EMS, law enforcement, aerial imaging flights, sport pilots and gliders. An NAAA analysis of accidents from 2008 to 2018 across all sectors of general aviation found there were 40 tower-related accidents and incidents resulting in 36 fatalities over the span of 11 years. The data also shows many of those general aviation aviators did not collide with the main body of the obstruction itself, but the extremely difficult to see guy wires supporting
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the structure, illustrating the importance of installing highvisibility guy wire sleeves or spherical ball markers. “These startling figures show the risk of tower accidents cuts across all segments of aviation, and the proper marking and logging of these obstructions must be undertaken with the utmost seriousness,” Moore said. In addition to the human cost, a precedent has been established increasing the likelihood that landowners and tower manufacturers could be held financially liable for tower-related accidents. In 2014, a milestone court settlement was reached when a group of defendants representing tower manufacturing, wind energy, land-owning and farming interests agreed to pay $6.7 million to the family of agricultural aviator Steve Allen to settle a wrongful death action brought against the tower entities for failing to mark a 197foot meteorological evaluation tower or make Allen aware of its location prior to his fatal collision with the tower in 2011. From eyewitness accounts, it was clear Allen never saw the unmarked tower before he struck it. Landowners and farmers may submit an obstruction to the FAA’s Daily Digital Obstacle File by emailing the tower’s height and coordinates to 9-AJV-532OBSTData-REQ@faa.gov. The National Agricultural Aviation Association represents more than 1,800 members in 46 states. NAAA supports the interests of small business owners and pilots licensed as professional commercial aerial applicators that use aircraft to enhance food, fiber and biofuel production, protect forestry and control health-threatening pests. For more information, please visit AgAviation.org.
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Jesus said, “I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned” (Matthew 12:36-37). The Bible refers to the tongue as deceitful, lying, perverse, filthy, corrupt, bitter, angry, crafty, flattering, slanderous, gossiping, back-biting, cursing, contentious, sensual, vile, tale-bearing, whispering, exaggerating, devouring fire, and outbursts of wrath that is rated right along with murder, adultery, and witchcraft. One of the gauges of a Christian’s spiritual maturity is their speech. “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles” (Proverbs 21:23). “We put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires” (James 3:3-4). Horse trainers and ship captains know that the right power applied at the right point can control large horses and large ships. The human mind is similar to the master control switch in the main electrical control box in our house that has small circuit breakers that control other things in the house. Our mind controls our thoughts and motives that control our words—think about how your words will affect other people before speaking! “In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise…Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him” (Proverbs 10:19, 29:20). “Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things” (James 3:5). The tongue doesn’t take up much space in our body, but it consumes a lot of our time! It’s been said that the
average person speaks between 18,000 and 25,000 words a day that would fill a 40-50 page book, and fill over 60 books in a year, with each book having 800 pages. Humans use their tongue to tear down other people to lift ourselves up, brag on ourselves, rip apart churches, destroy relationships, wreck marriages, devastate families, promote deceit and murder, start wars, and devastate nations. The tongue can also build up people, promote love, enthusiasm, encouragement, comfort, peace, and joy within humanity. “There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health” (Proverbs 12:18). “A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin” (Proverbs 26:28). “See how great a forest a little fire kindles! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell” (James 3:5b-6). A small spark can start fires that destroys thousands of acres and hundreds of homes. The human tongue can be as destructive to people as an arsonist is to a forest. The human tongue can be a powerful source of evil that pollutes every part of a person’s life. Christians usually look at the sins of murder and adultery as the big sins; but these same Christians often tolerate the so-called small sins like outright lies, gossip, slander, deceit, half-truths, and sarcastic putdowns! These so-called small sins are demonically inspired! “A fools mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul” (Proverbs 18:7). “For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind. But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison” (James 3:7-8). We’ve seen elephants, lions, tigers, bears,
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dogs, cats, birds, whales, dolphins, seals, and even snakes that are very well trained. But no person can control his/her tongue. Every person on this earth will use their tongue for evil purposes at some time or other—there are no exceptions! The tongue is a restless evil that injects its poison into people’s lives that causes harm for many years, and even for an entire lifetime. Christians criticize people of different churches, denominations, and political parties. Christians criticize, put down, and even lie about their competition. The human tongue spreads its poison far and wide! God hates a proud look and a lying tongue (Proverbs 6:17).
Christians use their mouth to teach God’s word, sing hymns and praise songs, and they leave church and use the same mouth to call people ungodly names. “With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so” (James 3:9-10). It’s not uncommon for Christians, while in church, to criticize the looks, clothes, hair, shoes, and even the smell of other Christians. Christians use their mouth to “Praise the Lord” and in the very next words they speak evil of another person who is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Christians use their mouth to teach God’s word, sing hymns and praise songs, and they leave church and use the same mouth to call people ungodly names. Jesus said, “The mouth speaks out of that which fill the heart, and those defile the man” (Matthew 15:18). Our words should be acceptable to the Lord! (Psalm 19:14). “Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening? Can a fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh” (James 3:11-12). The saying, “He/she speaks out of both sides of their mouth” usually means that a person is speaking godly words one minute, and speaking ungodly words the next minute; or telling the truth one minute and telling a lie the next minute. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin said, “If we can’t go 24 hours without saying unkind words about others, then we have lost control over our tongue.” The words we speak is where most of us systematically violate the Golden Rule of “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Galatians 5:14). “Let none of you think evil in your heart against your neighbor” (Zechariah 8:17). Your tongue can be a tool of Satan; or a tool of God. It’s your choice!
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One of the most common questions we receive from airmen in the Office of Aerospace Medicine is, “Can I take X medication?” Less frequently we are asked, “How does a medication get cleared for use while flying?” Let’s explore both of these questions. It’s important to remember that although a medication may be allowed, that does not automatically mean it is safe for you to fly while using it. You must first consider the underlying condition for which the medication is used, as well as your own particular reaction to that medication. To be cleared, a medication must first be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means the FDA has determined that the benefits of the product outweigh the known risks for the intended use. The FDA does not take into account specific occupational impairments, although they may issue warnings against use of a particular medication in certain conditions, (e.g., when operating dangerous machinery.) The FDA does not evaluate medications for use in the flight environment. To clear a medication for airman use, we usually require it to be FDA-approved for a full year. Occasionally, side effects or toxicities that were not recognized in the initial studies may be discovered in this post-introduction period. We do not evaluate a new medication until the FAA receives an application for a medical certificate on which an airman indicates he is stable, free from side effects, and is benefitting from a particular medication that has not been previously cleared. These requests are screened by our Doctor of Pharmacy, who reviews the available information on the medication. The information is then reviewed by a panel of FAA staff physicians on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee for aeromedical suitability. Depending on the
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Aerial Applicator Clinic has Far-Reaching Industry Benefits All pilots contracted to spray for R.D. Offutt Farms must attend the annual sprayer clinic, which is also open to all local pilots.
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On a clear day in mid-May, the small airport in Park Rapids, MN, was abuzz with an influx of helicopters and fixed-wing planes for R.D. Offutt Farms’ aerial applicator clinic. The annual event, now in its 21st year, brings together applicator pilots, crop protection product manufacturers and suppliers, and other industry experts for a day of training, testing and sharing information. Aerial spraying is often the most efficient and cost-effective method of applying crop protection and enhancement products. But due to its highly
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SureFire acquired, via license agreement the Chem-Blade product line by Eck Manufacturing. This innovate line was born from in-efficient loading techniques observed by product founder, 28-year old Ethan Eck. Eck comments “my brother was constantly cutting, rinsing and cleaning after the fact, and thus the original Chem-Blade was formed. Since then, we have expanded the product line to include this line acquired by SureFire. SureFire has been the market leader in mixing solutions since the release of the QuickDraw Automated Spray Tender in 2014. The addition of the Chem-Blade Enclosed System merges the industry-best solution for automatic measurement of bulk chemicals and the industry-best solution for processing chemical jugs. “We first saw the Chem-Blade product several
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If I see upcoming road hazards, such as an accident or a disabled vehicle, I flash the headlights. Where I live, it is a goodwill gesture to let fellow drivers know to be vigilant. That same mentality is what drives us to step forward, speak out, and let other people know when something’s not right. If you, or other mechanics in your shop, see either brand new issues or “that same old problem” with a propeller, an appliance, or any aircraft part for that matter, please say something — and not just to those in your shop. Report it online to the aviation community.
We Need Your Input As a maintenance professional, you are on the front lines of the industry. If a system component or a part has malfunctioned, report it. If there’s a flaw or an imperfection, report that too. It’s confidential — you can remain anonymous if you choose — and there’s no punishment for reporting. To file a Malfunction/Defect Report (MDR), go online to the FAA’s Service Difficulty Report (SDR) system at av-info.faa.gov/sdrx. Under the Public Functions tab, select Create a Malfunction/Defect Report. “Please include the part number, what was broken, and what you did to fix it,” says Pennie Thompson, SDR Program Manager in the FAA’s Flight Standards Service. “You don’t have to include the step-by-step process, but a brief narrative is helpful.” Please also include timein-service or cycles for the part and/or airplane, if known. That’s valuable information safety analysts need to determine risk. Thompson
encourages including a phone number or an email address. “The report is anonymous, and nonpunitive,” she says, “but we may need to contact you for additional details.” If you have repeated problems on the same type of aircraft, or part, you should file a report after each occurrence so that the FAA can detect a possible trend.
Speak up about what’s going on with a part or component. Tell us about that fractured bolt or corroded stringer. We’re all in the National Airspace System together, and we have to have each other’s backs. Thompson understands the frustration if you don’t see your report reflected in the system. “Our system is in the process of a much-needed upgrade,” says Thompson. “The search engine has its quirks, but your report is in the queue and will be reviewed by our safety analysts. It just takes time to get it in the database, so please do keep reporting.” You can follow up on your report by email to 9-AMC-SDR-ProgMgr@ faa.gov. ➤
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Why Should I File a Report? For part 91 operators, pilots, and mechanics who work their own shops, SDR reports are voluntary, not mandatory. But you will have the satisfaction of helping others. “There are just so many GA planes out there, and we have so few reports coming in from the shops,” explains Thompson, “We need that data to spot trends in defects or malfunctions.” Thompson stresses that SDR data is taken very seriously. “We read every single record, identify the safety issue, and remove details like name and A&P license numbers for upload into SDR,” says Thompson. The FAA’s Monitor Safety/Analyze Data (MSAD) process automatically uploads data from SDR, and it’s used to identify and manage risk in aviation products. “SDR and MSAD are valuable tools in our safety culture toolbox,” says Keith Lardie, Aviation Safety Analyst in the FAA’s Continued Operational Safety Policy section. “These programs let us collect and look at data, understand trends, and get proactive with mitigations before anything bad happens.”
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Arkansas ag pilots reported a potential threat against our industry on Monday to the local police department. A man in Earle, Ark. stated on his Facebook page that he would shoot at any crop dusters that flew near his house. It was reported to NAAA and the association sent the information to the Arkansas AAA executive director and ag pilots leaders on its board who reported that the situation was being dealt with. It was a text book example of “notice something, notify someone.“ A lesson learned too well almost two decades ago as a result of the nefarious terrorist attacks against the nation on 9/11/2001. This week’s incident was another great example of the ag pilot community being active on Facebook and reporting potential threats as soon as they are seen. Authorities have removed all firearms from the suspect’s home and charges are pending. The suspect has severe physical health issues confining him to his home, requiring authorities to evaluate how to proceed. It is a federal crime to shoot at aircraft, including unmanned aircraft systems. Penalties can be as severe as 20 years in prison and a $250,000
fine. Even the threat of shooting down an aircraft can result in a five-year prison sentence. NAAA’s shooting-response checklist details actions operators and pilots can take in the event someone discharges a firearm at their aircraft. The checklist includes tips on how to report a shooting incident and spread the word to bring the perpetrator to justice. Checklist for Pilots Subjected to Discharge of a Firearm Targeting an Ag Aircraft • Inform Local Law Enforcement • Contact the FBI • Report it to the FAA National Safety Hotline • Call your Local Flight Standards Office (FSO) • File a NASA Aviation Safety Report • Tell Other Pilots • Notify Local News Media • Contact Your Insurance Agent if Warranted In addition to its shooting-response checklist, NAAA is available to offer additional assistance in the event of an ag aircraft shooting. Contact NAAA at (202) 546-5722 for further support.
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NTSB Identification: WPR19FA145A and NTSB Identification: WPR19FA145B Date: May 15, 2019 Location: Pleasant Grove, CA Aircraft: Grumman G164 Injury: Fatal On May 15, 2019, at 1215 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman Schweizer airplane, G164C and a Grumman Schweizer airplane G164D collided in mid-air over a rice field in Pleasant Grove, California. Both commercial pilots in each of the airplanes were fatally injured and both airplanes were destroyed. Both airplanes were operating under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an agricultural flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local area flights and company flight plans were filed for both flights. The G164C departed from a private strip, in Pleasant Grove, and was transitioning south-southeast bound to seed a local area field. The G164D had just completed seeding a local area field and was transitioning back to Pleasant Grove, when the collision occurred. A witness located about a half-mile west of the accident reported that she saw the G164C traveling southbound. She heard a bang and saw both left wings depart the airplane. The nose dropped and the airplane impact the ground. At that time, she was unaware that another airplane was in the area and did not see the collision. The National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge, and a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness inspector responded to the accident site. The airplanes came to rest B 46 | agairupdate.com
about a quarter mile apart. The G164C came to rest in a dry field adjacent to an access road. The G164D came to rest in a nose down attitude in a rice field. Both airplanes were recovered for further examination.
NTSB Identification: GAA19CA283 Date: May 24, 2019 Location: Grangeville, ID Aircraft: Rockwell S2R Injury: None The pilot reported that, during a practice agricultural application flight with water, after overflying the field, he pulled up hard to avoid a tall tree. He leveled out for about ¾ of a mile to build airspeed and initiated a turn to overfly the field again. During the turn the airplane began to buffet, and the pilot knew it was a “pending stall.” He pushed the stick forward, descended, so he pulled back on the stick again and the airplane buffeted again. He pushed the stick forward again, the main landing gear tires contacted the ground and the airplane became airborne again. The airplane approached power lines, the pilot banked left, the airplane “lost air speed” and aerodynamically stalled, and impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station, located about 4 miles east of the accident site, reported that, about 5 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 270° at 4 knots. The pilot reported
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NTSB Identification: CEN19LA156 Date: May 25, 2019 Location: Oakes, ND Aircraft: Rockwell S 2R Injury: None On May 25, about 1430 central daylight time, a Rockwell S2R-10 agricultural airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a loss of engine power near Oakes, North Dakota. The commercial pilot was not injured. The flight was being conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The flight originated at 1400 from the Oakes Municipal Airport (2D5), Oakes, North Dakota. The pilot reported that he was spraying a field about 10 miles south of 2D5. After completing 15 spray runs, the pilot maneuvered the airplane for another spray run when the engine lost power. After the loss of power, the pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane to land in a field. During the landing, the airplane struck an uneven part of the field. The wreckage was recovered and the engine was removed for further examination.
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Parting out 400 gallon B-Model. Good wings, hopper, and many other parts. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
1972 G164A Ag Model Ag Cat, with B Model mods, N100F, 10,000 TT, 1000 R1340 Covington, Locking TW, stainless valve, chip light, CP nozzles, 120g fuel, Hershey metalized wings, stainless belly, stainless airfoil booms, Smoker, com radio, sealed cockpit, B Model windshield, flat custom panel, centerline short tail, Hershey tips, Rudder/Aileron/ Elevator Servos.. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701-636-5881
1984 Ag Cat Super B, N3627G, Airframe TT: 14,336.0, Engine TT: 10,849.0 PT6A -15AG, Equipment: Big Fuel – 120 gallons – Side Load, Wing Extensions – Hershey Tips, Hershey Heavy Tail Spring, Bantam w/ G4 plus Flow Control, Mills Conversion FWF, 400 Gallon Hopper, A/C, Bleed Air Heat, 38” Transland Gate, Agronautics Ground Adjustable Fan, Elevator Servo, Goosefeet Aileron Servo’s, CP Nozzles w/ Drop Airfoil (DAF) Booms. See spec sheet for more details. Price reduced to $325,000 Sold w/fresh annual. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
Sky Tractor LLC is proud to present the completion of the SN1B Ag Cat! You will not find another like it! Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow, 114g Long Range Fuel, All new fabric tail and wings, ANR Hardwire Hookup, Custom Seat, Electric Brake, Raised Wing Kit, Chip Detector. So much to list so make sure to check out the spec sheet! Call Sky Tractor LLC at 1-800-437-5319
1976 Ag Cat G164A, N48555, SN 1671, R1340 1171 SMOH, 12D40 Prop, SS drop booms, CP Flat Fan w/ swivels, Airstar 99 w/flow control, Smoker, Wing extensions & Hershey Tips, Aileron & Elevator Servos, 80g fuel w/ bottom load, 1” main gear, Hershey tail gear, Sealed cockpit/ 1pc windshield, metalized wings, Tall tail - centerline, Flagger, Speed Ring. For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-4375319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com or Fax 701-636-5881 Available May 1st - Gorgeous B600 “Restoration”. 0 SMOH (Cov.) & OHC 12D40-AG100-4S prop, deluxe equipment with A/C, yellow with blue trim and all the right mods. Looks and flies like new for first. $145K AmAg, 870-886-2418, -2489F or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your B Model Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing From our DeSpain Collection today for $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
Aircraft - Air Tractor AT-802
1995 AT-802A Aircraft with Gen 1 FRDS system set up with SATLOC GPS Guidance and Spray System including Intelliflow. 5144.8 TTAE. This aircraft is ready for fire work or a serious ag season. $780,000 Email airtractor@ fieldair.com.au or call +61 417677942 2015 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, Approx. 1750 TTSN, 308 fuel, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, G4/flow, hyd gate, wingman, CP’s, Covington hot. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
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2016 AT-802A PT-65AG, N8011N, TTAE 2210 hours, Wingman, 7 1/2 inch Transland manual gate, CP 11’s w/AFS check valves, 254 fuel, single point fuel, G4 w/flow control. $990,000 Call Al Patrick at 870-510-6882 2010 AT-802A -67AG, 3250 TTAF&E, M3, HATFIELD BOTTOM FUEL, MIDWEST AIRCRAFT $825,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401
1997 AT-802A -67AG, Hydromax Fire Gate, (two)BK 196A’s, Garmin GTX 327, Sky Connect AFF. Carded for Fire. Currently located in Chile but will return this spring. Can be sold with Fire gate or 10” Transland w/booms. 575-763-4300
2001 AT-802A-67AG, HYDROMAX FIRE GATE, Sky Connect AFF, TDFM 136 FM Radio, (two) BK 196A’s, KT 76A, 406 ELT, Smoker. Carded for Fire. Can be sold with Fire gate or 10” Transland plus booms. Currently located in Chile but will be back in the USA this spring. 575-763-4300
2004 AT-802A PT6-67AG, Hydromax Fire Gate, Sky Connect AFF receiver, TDFM-136 FM Radio, Smoker, BK 76A, (TWO) BK 196’s. Currently Carded for fire. Also can be sold w/10” Transland & booms. CURRENTLY LOCATED IN CHILE BUT WILL BE BACK IN THE US THIS SPRING. 575-763-4300 OR EMAIL CAMERON@AEROTECHTEAM. COM FOR FURTHER DETAILS. 2019 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,478,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 2009 dual cockpit /single control, AT802, PT6A-65AG, STD gate, wingman, s.p. fuel, electric brake/fan, smoker, GPS/ flow, Covington hot, approx. 3300 TTSN. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
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2012 AT-802A-805ET, -65, 3740 hours engine and airframe since new, loaded with extras, fresh annual. Price reduced to $750K with fresh hot section. Call David at 870-5011136 or email dglover63@yahoo. com 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Fly it away for $595K Call 309-303-5161
AT-802 -67F, Single and dual cockpit, low time and hours, full avionics, FRDS. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.
AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.
Fire Boss, Single & Dual Cockpit, -67 1600 SHP, low time and hours, full avionics. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.
AT-602 2007 AT-602-1148, N602AG, PT6A-60AG, 3904.9 Hrs TTAF, 3579.7 Hrs. TTE, 0 Hrs since HSI, SATLOC G4, Aircraft painted in Nov. 2017. $750,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com
2013 AT602-1232, N310KP, PT6A65AG, 3990.7 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI at sale, SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, Wingman, single point fuel, Lane electric brake & fan, factory A/C and heat. $695,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com
2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008. 5550 hr since rebuild. Hot Section done by Covington. All new CT blades. Fresh annual. Bantam with G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock. New transponder. Garmin audio panel. Comm radio. All mounted in radio box. Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights. Night flight package. Factory air intake. Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. This air plane has been maintained as good as it gets. For more details call 501-516-6156
2005 AT-602 -65AG, 6000 TTAE, Prop 0 since IRAN, 0 since Hot section by Covington with new CT blades, Bantam Flagger. New spar caps on wings after July. Call 870-759-1398
AT-504 2012 AT-504, 1000 TTSN, Fresh Hot & Annual. $725,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-byside cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer.
AT-502 1998 AT-602, N5006X, PT6-60, Hatfield fuel, Smoker, Automatic flagman, G4 SATLOC w/IntelliFlow, Elec. fan brake,Wingman, CP11 nozzles, Transland spreader, TT 13150, 200hrs since HSI. 200hrs since prop Iran. Manual tail wheel lock. $250K For more info email jaygilbreath@hotmail.com
AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer. Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
1995 AT-502B PT6-15, N6110Y, TT 10,555 hrs., Fresh annual, 0 hrs. since HOT section, 0 hrs. since prop IRAN and 0 hrs. since Gear Box Inspection, 5,835 hrs. left on the wings, AC and heat, M3 flow control, Load Hog, LED lights, Hyd flaps, Electric fan brake, 3 sets of booms and spreader. $285K Call Gary Bright 662-299-8095
2008 AT-502B -34, 3270 TTAF, 8005 TTE, 3091 SMOH, 552 SHOT, Bantam with G4 Flow Control, Load Hawg, AC, Heat, Lane Fan, CP Nozzles, SS Spray System, Rebe Hoper System, Single Point Fuel. Call Doug at 605-870-2697 2010 AT-502B, Approx. 2800 TTSN, Fresh Covington Hot Section on -34 engine. $520K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
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1998 AT-502A, 9369 TT, 434hrs since new factory tubular steel frame replaced, new sheet metal inside cockpit, wings & tail pieces were stripped primed/ PAINTED, w/Jetglo Chome Yellow, PT6A-45R engine, Fresh Hot Section, O/H propeller/governor, 8019hrs. remaining on wings, 216 Gal Fuel Tank, Lane electric brake, Transland Wingman. $495K 979-234-2482
1989 AT-502, PT6-15, SATLOC Bantam, VG’s, 9721 hours, Fresh annual with sale. Priced for quick sale. Price reduced to $175K. Call Brian at 561-723-1911 Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401 Available Immediately! 2019 AT-502XP, Ferry time only. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401
2015 AT-502B, 1690 TT, 400 SHSI, SATLOC G4 with flow control, Wingman, VG’s, Single point fuel, Reabe Hopper Gauge. For details call Carey Parrish at 252-312-7911 2019 502XP C-GXPN, ferry time only. Stainless steel spray system, Transponder, comm, FM, Bluetooth audio panel, am/fm/xm, imported awaiting GPS install. Call Dave at Portage Aircraft Specialties 204-8574151
1990 AT-502, PT6A-34, N45019, TTAF 10058.8 hrs., TSOH 1649.7 hrs. Turbines Inc., HC-B3TN-3D SNEW 1100 hrs. Annual inspection in process now. 5520.5 hrs. remaining on lower spar caps. Equipment: Vortex Generators, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, Garmin SR 40 Com Radio, Smoker, Wingman, Single Point Fuel, 170 Gallon Fuel, Spreader. Call Darryl for price at 479-935-4891 2019 AT-502B, FTO, Lane brake and fan, Smoker. $951,800 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401
1999 AT-502B, N5195F, TTAE 7018.5, PT6A-34AG, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 4/1/2020, 8000 hr. spar cap – Has 981.5 hrs. Remaining before replacement, Factory A/C, Vortex Generators, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Wingman, Reabe Hopper gauge / boom pressure, Shadin Fuel Flow, 164 gal. Fuel. $330K Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870-9951323 nights and weekends
2001 AT-502B PT6A-34AG, N9148C, TT 9250, SMOH 9250, TT on Landing Gear: 750, TT Since Spar Caps Done: 1350, SATLOC G4 GPS w/flow control, Factory A/C and heat, Wingman hopper door and auger system, Kawak control quadrant, Weath-Aero fan brake, AFS check valves w/ CP-11 nozzles, Aluminum drop booms, LED strobe system, Bayou Light flashing system, Hopper rinse system, Smoker. Motivated Seller! Call 662-822-3204
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2000 AT-502B, Bantam GPS, Flow, L7 Light Bar, Wingman, Com Radio, Transponder, Covington Hot Inspection, Farm Air annual. $435,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
2009 AT-502B-2691, N769PB, -34AG, 3037 Hrs. TTAE, 400 hrs. on new Loadmaster 4 blade prop and landing gear, SATLOC G4 with flow control, CP nozzles. New annual at sale. See spec sheet for all options. Price reduced to $595,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com 2012 AT-502B, 3,500 Hours Since New, Engine and Airframe. No Damage, 450 Hours since Hot Section with new vane ring. SATLOC G4, Com Radio, Transponder, Artificial Horizon, New Paint. Well maintained, one owner airplane, available in April. $580,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
1995 AT-502B -34, 29,569 Engine TT, 445 hrs since hot, 445 hrs on prop, 10-11k hrs TTAF, approx. 7700 hrs left on wing spars, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen & L7 light bar. 0 since overhaul on starter generator, 40 CP11’s, LED landing & strobe lights, Agrinautics pump w/Lane electric brake, 10 Vain Transland spreader, includes Wingman. Airplane is currently working. Needs a little TLC but it’s a money making machine! Current Annual $210K Call 662-345-8395 2001 Project AT-502B, Bring Your Trailer! Complete fuselage firewall aft, 7400 TTSN, $70K. With new wing spars from Air Tractor $95K. Call 309303-5161
1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/CP-09-3E. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation 479-935-4891 / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. New Paint Job! $500,000 Call David at 806-7771892
1992 AT-502B, 12,800 TTSN, PT6A34AG, 20 since hot, Bantam 7” Screen, Com Radio, CP’s, Smoker, No Trades. Excess to our needs. Fly it away for $225K. Call 309-303-5161
2014 AT-502B, 2000 TTAE, G4 w/ Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
1989 AT-502 N10126, 14,012 TT, PT6A -34AG 16,683 TT, 1223 SHOT, 3583 since Light Overhaul by RT Turbines w/new CT Blades, 2775 hours since last gear box inspection, Fuel Pump and Fuel Control replaced May 2016. Equipment: Cascade inlet, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow flowmeter, Air Repair hydraulic gate system w/smart cylinder. See spec sheet for details. $280,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends 1993 AT-502, SN 502-0206, N9085F, PT6A-34AG, TTAF 15,625, TTE 8172.6, Hobbs 7319.8, SHOT 1341.7, SMOH 1341.7. Wingman, Satloc GPS, Smoker, FastStart, AC/Heat, Tranland Spreader, spray booms. Fresh annual, hangared. $300,000. Call (870) 2631300 or fbfsllc@gmail.com
1996 AT-502B-0365, N37VA W/PT6A-34, TT Airframe 6692.0, Engine TT 8803.7, Engine TSOH 4118.9, Cabin Heat & Air, Lane Brake & Fan, Night Working Lights, Smoker, RH boom Shut Off, GPS (Bantam) with Flow Control, CP’s, Standard Spray System with Drop Booms, VG’s. $415,000 For more information, visit our website at queenbeeair.com or call us at 1-800736-7654 2018 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,021,500 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
Air Tractor 502XP: Go to work hauling a full 500 gallons all day, every day. Even when temperatures soar, the 502XP can power you through more acres in less time, with less effort. Quiet 4-blade prop. 867 horsepower PT6A-140AG engine. Rebalanced airframe. Larger fin and rudder. From nose to tail, it is a remarkable combination of power, stability and productivity. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the 502XP. Ask about special Air Tractor financing available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.
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AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500-gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer. 2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212 Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
AT-402
1991 AT-402 PT6A-34, 9717.9 TTAF, 457 SHOT, 457 Since starter/generator overhaul, 1989 since wing spars were replaced, new paint on fuselage and tail surfaces at last annual, SS camlocs installed at last annual, side load fuel, load hawg for hopper, 461.9 hours on all new landing gear, LED nose lights, AERO LED Nav lights. $325,000 Call Chad at 318-341-2008
1999 AT-402A LOW TIME BIRD! 3156 TTAE, PT6A-11AG, 374 TT SHOT, 374 SPOH, Wing spar caps time left: 4844, Eddy Current time left: 106.7, CP-11 nozzles. New G4 GPS 2015. New AmSafe harness, Storm Cutters & tailwheel tire 2016. New CP shut offs & spray pump 2017. New main tires & batteries 2018. Have spreadsheet with other component times we can email. Call Kevin at 320-563-8152. For 2019 annual questions call Joe LaRue at 218685-6594. $402K. Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A-15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think.
AT-401
1989 AT-401-0730, R1340-G, 5794 TT, 1468 SMOH, 2213 SPOH, Geared 1340, Hamilton 23D40-311, SATLOC Lite Star II, 10757 hrs. wings, Covington overhaul, King Com radio, CP11’s, 29x11 mains, complete logs. Spare Tulsa repaired and test stand run 1262 hr. R1340 w/purchase. 920-410-4282
1994 AT-401-0943, R1340G, 4689 TT, 946 SMOH, 1274 SPOH, Geared 1340, Hamilton 23D40-311, VG’s, SATLOC AirStar, Collins A/C, Lane brake, 10757 hr. wings, Covington overhaul, King Comm radio, CP11’s, 29x11 mains, EGT/CHT, complete logs. 920410-4282
1991 AT-401, TTAF: 9712Hrs (Apx 1000 hrs left on spar AD), Last Annual 03/2015, Geared Tulsa 1340 TSMOHE: 1710 hrs, 23D40 w/Albatross Blades: 2564Hrs (5 Year AD complied with 03/2015). SATLOC Litestar 2, Crophawk 7, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, 4 Blade Weath-Aero Fan, VG’s, Digital Tach. $65K 541-969-2062 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 141 hrs. by Younkin (2012) Serial #21917, TTAF 6400 - no corrosion & no damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., Annual complete 2/2019 & currently being used on wheat fungicide, 38” Gate, 400 gallon hopper, new seal w/ Transland spreader, 5 blade Weathaero fan pump, 2” bottom load valve, SATLOC Lite II, big light bar, Crophawk, Smoker, 36 CP03 nozzles/Drop boom, Night working lights/Strobes, Big oil cooler & filter system (rebuild 2018), Big 29.00 tires (new in annual), A/C w/new compressor, digital engine tac/ hour meter, turn coordinator, windshield washer, new clear coat. All logs, POH, parts & maintenance manuals. Extra ports/special prop tools & space cylinders. $150K Call Darrell at 402269-7076 or Scott at 402-746-4078
1990 AT-401 Geared, 9025 TTAF, Covington 0- SOH With Warranty, G4 Intelliflow, Air Conditioning, Com Radio, CP nozzles, annual and prop ad 12/18. $169,000. Would trade for clean turbine. Call 402-374-2178
1986 AT-301, 6950 Hours TT, 235 Hours SMOH, 100 Hours SPOH, New Wing spars 150 hours ago, SATLOC Intellistar GPS w/large display, SATLOC Flow Control, Laser altimeter, Winglets, AM-Safe Airbags, A/C, Storm Cutters, Weath-Aero fan w/electric adjust, Electric Right boom shut-off, 2 lowered SS booms (atomizers and CPs) Smoker, Vortex Generators, New hopper (350 gal), New Fuel Tanks, HD Otter Exhaust, VHF radio, XM Radio w/audio panel, Ipad mount w/charger, Great Paint , Various spare parts, Same owner and Yorkton Aircraft maintained since 2002. Call 306-533-4891
1986 AT-301, Photo of Maintenance Attached. Equipped w/Ag Nav GPS, Crop Hawk, Aluminum Spray Booms CP Nozzles, Stainless Steel Transland Spreader, 401 Landing Gear, has large fuel tanks, Reabe hopper gauge, all metal Tall Tail and much more! 801941-3279
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AT-400
AT-400 With Walter Conversion For Sale or Trade. Eng.TTSN 1200, New spar, new prop and hub, rebuilt hopper and 1800 hrs left on motor. $220,000 or trade for beginner style duster. Seeking Cessna Ag Truck/Husky or -20 Mills Ag Cat. Will send details if interested. 509397-3514 AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/ flow/G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot. $335,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
AT-301 1979 AT-301, 6140TT, Engine 850 SOH, Prop. Hamilton Standard 22D40, 1060 SOH, Spray Gear, Spreader, SATLOC, Bad Blower section. $30,000 530-682-4363
1979 AT-301-0226, TTAF 6624.6, SMOH 693, SPOH 278, 126 gal mains, R1340-AN-1, Hamilton 12D40-211, 7000 hr. wings, Covington overhaul. Included is a set of wings, spars have time left. Motivated to sell!! Call 920410-4282 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. Come get it “as is”. $95,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
AT-300
1975 AT-300 R985, Totally refurbished, immaculate plane. 4429 hrs. TT, 72 hrs. SMOH, 0 prop, M3 SATLOC, new 330 gallon hopper, Lane pump brake, Swathmaster. Reduced to $89,000 Call 870-683-2283 between 6am & 4pm.
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Other Air Tractors LOAD HAWG - Now STC’d for Air Tractor - Call Mid-Continent today to schedule your installation. 800-325-0885 New and used AT-802’s, AT-502XP’S, AT-502’S AND AT-402’S. Please email joy@queenbeeair.com or call Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc. 1-800-736-7654 2019 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2019 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213
1971 Cessna Ag Wagon C188, 5345 AFTT, 0 SMOH, 0 SPOH SATLOC, Autoflag, Crophawk 7B, Transland spreader, new aileron and flap cables, new Concorde battery, Tri-State Superbooms, Drift Finder smoke system, Digital tach, MAP, CHT/EGT, Nice paint, Annual 7-2019 ***SEE IT AT OSHKOSH!*** $82,000 Call Steve Myers at 920-231-9772
2019 Air Tractors, all models, call Southeastern Aircraft Sales at 800-4412964 to reserve your slot! Order your AT-802F Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com
1980 Cessna 188 - Clean, Midwest, 2-owner airplane. TT 3711, TTESOH 712, STOH 67, TSPOH 334, M3 with flow control, Hydraulic pump, CP’s. Call 319-961-0113
1966 230 Cessna Ag Wagon - For Sale To The Highest Bidder! Engine under 318 SMOH, prop under 391 SNEW c/s, will haul 100 gal and full fuel on most days, CP11 nozzles, SATLOC 99, electric pump brake. Times changing due to working. $55,000 Call James at 940-585-9359
1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. Call Kevin at 785-386-8875
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1982 Cessna R182RG Skylane, 6110 TT, 360 SMOH, Lyc 235 hp, O-540L3C5D, 75 SPOH. Audio Panel, Dual Cessna ARC RT385A Nav/Com, Apollo GX55 GPS, Cessna ARC RT495A TX w/ mode C, Cessna 300A Autopilot, Collins DME. Very nice and in good condition. Always hangared, one owner. Call 406544-2630
1978 Cessna A188B, 4163 TTAF, TT Engine & Prop 0 hrs., Aircraft was rebuilt at Air Spray in Red Deer, AB after landing in a field. Airframe; AG Nav Crop Hawk Avionics/Radios, IO-550-D Factory Reman Engine(s), New PAINT Exterior, VFR FlightRules, 2019 Annual Inspection Status, Cloth Interior;,CYQF Based. $138,029 USD 403-547-1024
Aircraft - Cessna
1980 Cessna Ag Husky T188C, $120,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE MAKE OFFER!!! Approx. 7,334.4 hours TTAF TSIO-520-T (Turbo 310HP!!) 1411.2 SMOH McCauley 3 blade 1967.5 SPOH, 280 Gallon Hopper, 54 Gallon fuel, DYNA NAV E-Series GPS, Transland Meter Rate II (Big $$), ICA200 Comm radio, Automatic Flagger, Winglets, Super Booms with Right boom shutoff, CP nozzles, Vortex Generators, Smoker, Wire Cutters (Landing gear & Windshield), Tail Pull handles, Cabin heat, Nav/Beacon & Landing/Taxi lights and MORE! Fresh Annual, Ready for work! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
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1980 Cessna T188C Turbo Ag Husky, Fresh engine (TSIO-520), prop, and paint. TracMap GPS, SS boom, CPO3 Nozzles, 6450TT. We need to move this plane ASAP as we are out of hangar space. Engine was just rebuilt w/Titan Nickel-Steel Cylinders (not affected by AD), new lifters & cam, new bearings. This plane is ready to work. BEST OFFER TAKES IT! Call Sam at 719 2635300 or 719 469-1469.
1975 Cessna Ag Truck 188B, 2239 TT, 1740 SMOH, 204 TTP, Superbooms, SATLOC Lite, 3 Blade Prop, Hydraulic Pump, VHF. Available for immediate sale! $95,500 Call Steven Kiansky 204324-1300
1976 Ag Truck, 4159 TT, SMOH 100 HR, SPOH 100 HR, All new Millennium cylinders, SATLOC Bantam GPS, Garmin 196 GPS, cabin heat, spin on oil filter, 22X8 wheels, good paint and glass, no dry fertilizer. Email Bill.Malone5287@ gmail.com or call 863-467-4000
1975 A188B, 3615 TT, 300hp IO520-D 385 SMOH, Gami Injectors, 400 SPOH, SATLOC Bantam, Crop Hawk, Transland pump w/Weath-Aero fan, stainless valve & airfoil booms, CP nozzles, 3 new tires, clean Northern airplane. Sold with fresh annual. $115K For info/more pictures, call or text (361) 219-9845
Cessna 140, Annual until 4/30/19, Engine TCM O200 SMOH 1005.0. All logbooks with aircraft, new prop (U$5,000 on prop), New Carburetor, New wing struts, Cleveland brakes, New Magnetos & Harness spark plugs & more. Maintenance by South Florida. Maintenance: SFAM U$20,000 in last maintenance, ask for invoices & bills). Aircraft in FXE Fort Lauderdale to be inspected by buyers. Asking $35,000 Come see it and make an offer. Worldwide Trading, LLC 4010 Galt Ocean Drive Unit #1215 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 USA. Telephone: 1-954-778-0939 or 1-954-999-9120 Email: wwt.pba@ gmail.com
1968 Cessna Ag Wagon, S/N 1880360, NDH. Always been a Clean Northern plane in excellent condition. TT 3607 -0-470R, 309 SMOH engine and prop, Super-Booms, SATLOC Lite, Smoker, Flagger. Great flying plane. A good plane to start that new pilot. 701799-8629
1979 Turbine Cessna T188C Husky, N188HT, TT 7,117, 3,371 hrs since turbine conversion (STCSA02029SE) utilizing Soloy Aviation Solutions Mark 1 Turbine Pac with Rolls Royce 250-C20S turbine. Excellent performing airplane, very clean. Too much to describe. See attached AAU cover story on plane’s history. Also looking for a clean Ag Cat Super B+ P&W PT-6A. Call Terry at 503-510-6489 or email chopper431@ icloud.com
1975 Cessna A188B Ag Truck 400HP N4816R. TTAF 10493, Lycoming IO-720 TSO 754, Hartzell Prop TSO 2874.8, Ag Tip Winglets, VG’s, extra 16 gallon of fuel in wings. Wings and air frame completely rebuilt in 2014. Great airplane! If it will fit in the hopper, it will haul it. Spare zero time engine at a reasonable price if interested. Call David Chancy at 229-645-3605
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FROST FLYING INC. 1975 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4628, SFR 1068, SP IRAN 1068, SS Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, Hud/Man SS Spray System (except pump), 30 CP Nozzles, 4 Rotary Nozzles, VG’s, A/C, Wingtip Strobes, Beacon Strobe, Inst. Landing, Taxi, Hopper Lights, Hardwired ANR, Big Tailwheel, Tinted Glass. 5/19 Annual. $125K 478-285-3731
1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1985 TURBINE M18A DROMADER -11,Turbine Dromader M18A Airframe TT: 3140 Engine Honeywell TPE-331 -11U: 3910 SMOH 7000TBO Propeller Hartzell 5 blade 310 hours Since NEW (Times are Approximates) Options: AG NAV Guia Spray GPS, 192 Gallon Fuel, Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International digital gauges, Vortex Generators, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Smoker, booms, Artificial Horizon, Comm, and More! Four additional low time Radial Dromader’s and a large inventory of spare parts are also available, ask for more info! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information!
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1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-336-0552
Aircraft - Dromader
1980 PZL Radial Dromader’s Available Immediately! Four aircraft to choose from with an extensive parts inventory available! LOW TIME AIRCRAFT! Times vary between 1300 and 3000 hours total on the airframes and 100 and 840 SMOH on the engines. 224 gallon fuel (one has 188 gal). All have AgNav GPS with flow control, North American direct drive starters and Hydraulic pumps. Currently Canadian registered. Please contact us for more details! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information! Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
1975 Piper Brave, PA36-285, Engine: P&W PT6A-20B, AFTT: 6946.5, Propeller: Hartzell, TTE: 250 TSO, Flow Control: AgFlow 1, GPS: TracMap Flight Pro, Spray System: 2” Stainless Steel, Electronic spray on/off valve, ASC Rotary Atomizers: Qty. 10. Price reduced to $380K Call Wade at 306-786-3345
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1978 Piper PA-36-375, N3801E, Lycoming IO-720, 894 SMOH, Electric Fan Brake, SATLOC. $100K. Call Larry at 760-427-2585
1976 Piper Pawnee, PA25-235, Engine: LYCOMING 0-540-B2C5, AFTT: 5085.3, Propeller: MC Cauley (IA200/ FA8452), TTE: 400 TSO, Flow Control: AgFlow 1, GPS: TracMap Flight Pro, Spray System: 1” Stainless Steel, Rotary Atomizers: Qty. 8, Electronic Spray on/off valve. $93,000 Wade 306-786-3345
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1967 Piper Pawnee PA25-235/250, SMOH 1515, STOH 463, PROP 0, TTE 3382, TTAF 5706. Complete engine inspection and repair by Western Skyways. Air-Tech fabric and paint installed 2014. Current Annual . Always hangared. Ready to work. Includes spreader, new SS drop booms, SATLOC Bantam and Agrinautics pump. Call Blake at 660-886-0185
1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and A.D.2014-11-05 was performed, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $270,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com
1975 Piper Pawnee PA-25-235 D Model, TTAE 4092.29, SMOH 144.5 by Gann Aviation, Lycoming 0-540 B2C5 engine, Fresh Annual, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero Fan, Dropped airfoil SS beams, CP check body & Tips w/J tubes. All Ads complied with SATLOC Lite 2, owner/operator always Hangared. $90K Call Jamie at 256-557-2882 Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
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1966 PA 25-235 Pawnee 3716TT/707 since O/H engine/2327 since IRAN Prop: 150 gallon hopper, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero fan, dropped streamlined booms, 2” left side load, nav/left landing and nose lights, Trimble GPS, Pistol grip, metal belly, new wing fabric in 2005 and empennage fabric in 2004, good tires/ glass/fabric and paint, annual completed in Sept. 2017 and all A.D. notes up to date. Aircraft hangared. Price reduced to $55,000 Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN. Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing/taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com
2008 Piper PA46R-350T Malibu Matrix, 1,035 TT; 15 SFREM w/a 2000 hr. TBO! Entegra EX5000, Two Garmin GNS 430W, AC, TAS Traffic, WX, Oxygen, Known Ice. Lovely to fly! Must go! $499,000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654
1978 PA-36-375 Brave, TT 2820, TTSMO 1060, 2000 TBO, 1260 remaining on spar, SATLOC M3, flow control, stainless plumbing, fuel tank foam replaced, electric fan clutch, Dec. annual, Vortex generators, Comm radio, split spray booms, smoker, hangared. Ready to work! $165K 281-450-0632 leave message or text.
1995 Diet Thrush, 2900 TTAF, 1720 SOH E-11 Walter Johnson Conversion, 106” prop, 450 gallon hopper, 192 gallon fuel, Right Boom Shutoff, EI gauges, Bantam GPS, Crophawk, CP nozzles NDH open for trade for GA aircraft. $315,000 Call John Blair 701-520-1597 or Ryan Alme 701360-7926
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Aircraft - Thrush WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218-201-1450 LINDLEY
1992 Thrush S2RG6-106, 4800TT since new, was the bosses airplane. Has Century spar caps (60,000hr) installed at 2900 hrs. Has 950 HP National flight super 6 installed in 2014, 1000 hrs ago. Great flying, efficient money making machine. This airplane has never been damaged, ground looped or abused. Recently bought a new PT6 powered Thrush, and want to keep the spares identical. New factory belly skin installed fall 2018. Desperately needs a paint job. Has been touched up with paint brushes for 30 years. This airplane will come with the following spares, all in sealed overhauled condition: It’s original wings (also with Century 60,000 hr spar caps installed), w/2900 hrs TT. Wings were swapped in 2013 w/ new caps to eliminate AD. Overhauled propeller, new blades. Prop pitch control, Prop governor, Tach generator, Starter/ generator, Fuel control, Narrow and wide stainless spreaders, Lane fan and brake, SATLOC Bantam w/flow control. Many more minor spare parts. This is a turnkey airplane, with all the spares needed to keep her running. $500K. Still flying every week, would like to order new airplane and retain this aircraft until delivery. Willing to sell and leaseback, or other options. Call 361-286-3544 Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com
1996 Ayres S2R-G10 510 Thrush, 8300 TT Airframe, 600 SHOT/ CAM1813 approx. Low time prop, Fresh annual, New paint, Cool start, CP11 nozzles, spreader, SATLOC Bantam w/ flow control. Recent refurb including new side skins, paint, spars, AC system, wing skins, leading edges & much more. Reduced For Quick Sale! $3275K Call Dustin at 970-685-1505
1982 S2R-600 Thrush, 5331 TT, 859 SMOH, 859 TTP SN Blades, SATLOC Bantam, Lane Brake, ALL ADs, Fresh Commercial Annual. Available immediately! $140,000 Call Steven Kiansky at 204-324-1300
2018 510 Thrush -34 For Sale or Trade! Flow Control, Bantam, Hatfield auto shut off, Kawak throttle system, LED Leading Edge lights. All the bells and whistles. Call 318-237-7088
1968 Thrush S2R, N1746S. TTAF 10138, Plane currently located in Burlington, CO. Cordes & Company have been appointed as the receiver in this matter. Service records are attached. Asking $250,000. Prospective buyers call Mark Wagner at 303-796-1102 or 303-912-4812.
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1998 Thrush S2R-T15-400, 7100 TTAE, 0 hot, 0 overhaul prop, Shadin fuel flow, Zee air, stainless steel booms and spray valves, CP09’s, Century spar, SATLOC M3 w/flow control, 220 fuel. $359,000 Call 229-886-8081
1994 510 Thrush G6-115, 8683TTAF, 0 SHSI, TurboMax Crossover Duct, New Wheels, All Engine ADs Done. 1174 SGBI, Good SOAPS, 0 Prop, 40K HR Wing Spar Kit Installed 2012. New T/W Spring, Fork & Spindle In 2011 Has 1565 Hrs. Large Vertical Fin Attach Ftg. SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, Approved Side Fuel Loader. $345K OBO 912-381-2893 or 912-383-2433
2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-257-6695
PRICE REDUCED - Motivated Seller!!! 2012 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 1900 hours TT (Approx.) Engine: Approx. 40 hours Since hot section 40 hours Light Overhaul by Dallas AirMotive. Propeller: Approx. 40 Hours SNEW - Hartzell 3 blade prop. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Flow control, Single point re-fuel, Vortex Generators, Smoker, Electric fan brake, LED leading edge lights, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity. Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information! Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
1973 Thrush S2R - Priced to sell! TTAF 9459, Walter M601-E11 TT 7479.5, TSOH 2029.5 AVIA V508EAG Prop TSOH 2029.5, 3445.5 Hrs. remaining on spars, Harbor A/C, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, single point fuel, CP flat fan nozzles, AFS check valves, Transland pump, electric brake, Shadin fuel flow, new tires and new front windshield, horizontal re-done at annual, spreader available with sale. Contact Stephanie Williams at 229924-2813
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
GE Turbine Thrush N4016H, 1979 S2R Thrush - New GE H-75 200 series engine, New Avia Hamilton Propeller, TCL STC GE Conversion Installation, TCL Single Point Fueling, 8090hrs TTAF, 190 gal Fuel, Chrome exhaust stacks, SATLOC G4 flow controls, New Auxiliary pump, L3 ADS-B transponder, Narco 810 Radio. Will require spar cap replacement at 11,348 hours. Call TURBINE CONVERSIONS, LTD 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com 1994 Ayres, S2R-T34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A-34AG, 750 HP, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D, 3 BLADED, 0.0 SIRAN, Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/Intelliflow, , 578.7 hrs. since spar caps, CP-09’s, Vortex Generators, Hopper Rinse, Spreader, Harbor A/C, Electric Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net
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Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com 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
Walter Powered 1970 Thrush S2R, TTAF 10,240 hrs., approx. 1,000 hrs. left on spar, Walter 601-D-11, 410 hrs. SIRAN. Aircraft has Lane fan and brake, SS pump & system, flow control, Harbor A/C, SATLOC 99.5, metal tail, spring tail gear, Cascade fire wall forward. 200 gal. fuel, full side loader, cool seat. Annual with sale. All my extra’s with sale (tires, starter/gen etc.) Price reduced to $175K Call Ron Hink 940-585-6176 or 806204-0057
1996 G6 510 Thrush, 5411 TTAF, Engine AD 2018-13-05 has been complied with 10/8/18, 1250 since GB, & Hot, G4 w/flow, new spray pump, Lane fan, spray valve, 3”load, CP11, AFS, VG’s, AC/heat, factory hopper rinse, 4 battery conversion, com radio & includes load hog which has been removed. Very clean. Price reduced to $355K OBO Email agairflying@gmail. com for more information.
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
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2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 3000, Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCE-PH0851) HP 750, Since Hot Section: 0. Prop Specs: Hartzell B3TN3D (SN BUA32808), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: MVP Glass Panel, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, Winglets, AM-SAFE Seatbelt Air Bags, SS Booms, Smoker, SS Spreader, Vortex Venerators, Leading Lights , NAV- Lights, Strobes. Excellent Exterior & Interior. Annual completed 2-2017. $625,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
New 2019 Thrush 510P, 510G, 510GR, 550P or 710P aircraft slots available for 2019! All options available! Call for Pricing and availability! ASI JET is an authorized Thrush Dealer Parts distributor, and Service center for North America! Centrally located in the State of Minnesota, We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts distribution! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255!
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Aircraft - Weatherly
1996 Weatherly 620B, N9017K ,TTA 4,058.2, TTE 800.4, 809.1 PropTT, Dyna Nav GPS, CP11 nozzles w/AFS nozzle body’s, flagger, smoker & right boom shut off. Engine maintained and supported by Tulsa. Great plane to fly and very economical to operate. Reason for selling is turbine transition. $100K 406-439-4179 or 406-285-3006 Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
Aircraft - Other 2012 S2RT34/510DC THRUSH (750 SHP), 2837TT/45 since HSI ENGINE/ 2369 since NEW, PROP: 510 gallon hopper, electric opening hopper lid, SS booms, ground adjustable pump fan with electric brake, CP nozzles, 3” left bottom load, 29,000 hour wings, aileron servos, 230 gal fuel, air cond./ cabin heat, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing lights, MVP 50T Glass Panel, electric turn coordinator, Icom IC-A210 VHF Radio, GME TX3520 UHF Radio, Garmin GTX327 Xpndr, Avionics master switch, SATLOC G4 GPS, Intelliflow flow control, smoker, Excellent tires and brakes, dual cockpit, 10,500 lb certified gross weight. AUSTRALIAN AIRCRAFT. Price reduced to $665,000 USD Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net
Nice Northwestern B-450, 4450-TTA, 350 SMOHE&P, fresh annual, DAF TE GAAC Comb., CP Nozzles, 300 hopper, 80 fuel. $129K 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat. com 2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new. $525,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
Bellanca Citabria 7GCAA N5057P, TTAF 6735, Lycoming O-320 TSMOH 860, Sensenich Prop TT 1610, New Concorde Battery, New Ceconite in 2010. Great flying airplane. Priced to sell. Call David Chancy at 229-645-3605 1995 Beech A-36 Bonanza, 2,800 Hours total time, 860 Hours since factory new engine, Garmin 750/650, GTX 345 (All new), King Auto Pilot with Alt Pre-Select, flight director, HSI, etc. Active Traffic, ADSB in-out, Standby alternator and vacuum, factory air. $340,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956421-4545 Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500
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. 850-6751252, 850-380-7268, 850-3806091. Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Stearman Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
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2000 Comp Air, Karlsen Douglas, WC7, N22WC, S/N 001, Engine M601D (8), 7 Turbine, 6 place, tailwheel, Airframe TT 250.7, Engine and propeller 250.7 Since IRAN, Dual King KX-165’s, KLN 90B GPS, KT76C Transponder, S-TEC Autopilot. $125,000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654
1984 Bell 206B3 for sale. Good times remaining, Simplex Spray System, SATLOC Bantam, TurnKey Spray Ready. $525,000 Serious buyers only! Call Brian at 561-723-1911
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1981 Spray Ready Enstrom F28F, TTSN:5640, TTSOH:(See Component Sheet), New Lycoming Reman Engine, 5 Year Strap Conversion, cargo hook, new interior, Isolair Belly Tank, TracMap Flite 3, Flow Control, Spare Engine, etc. Always hangared, no damage history. Have not found a less expensive way to spray an acre! Exceptionally maintained, only serious inquiries only. 509-8568353 Hiller UH-12E, (2) for sale in excellent condition. Call Guy at 803-645-8230 for details.
Excellent Ag Cat R1340 FWF (removed for Turbine), 800-SMOH/40-STOH Canadian times. 40-SOH AG200-2 Prop. Runs great & dry! Engine $25K, Prop $20K, All $47K Call 870-8862418/2489F, 870-759-16920 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com R1340-S83H1-G, 364-SMOH, 0-SIRAN Tulsa. $39K. 23D40-6601A19, OHC AAOK, $28K. Spring Delivery. 870-8862418/2489F, 870-759-1692 cell or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $67,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
Bell 206 Spray Helicopters For Sale or Lease! Bell 206 B’s or 206 L’s turnkey spray ready with Simplex System. AgNav or SATLOC GPS systems. Ready for you to chose your paint colors. Good component times remaining. Fresh annual with sale. Call Brian 561-7231911 Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
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R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/ exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805
120l Agricultural UAV - Would go as far as to say one of the biggest lifting drones on the market, 150kg capacity, 3m by 3m, 6m spray boom, spray width 12m at 10-12l /min, dual control system which increases safety, automatic obstacle avoidance, one year warranty. $80K Email dave@dropdrone.co.nz
Engine - Piston Dromader USA LLC Factory NEW and Overhauled engines ASz62IR for the Dromader M18, AN2, and Otter. All engines come with Factory warranty and Accessories. Zero time overhauls in stock. Call Jeff at 317-579-6666 ext. 18 or jhammer@bycan-selen.net Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664
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R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply 903-429-6805 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: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@ crsaviation.com.
Engine - Turbine Worldwide Trading LLC - We buy LYCOMING, CONTINENTAL engines cores and all accessories cores. We need LYC 540 series, TCM 520 series, all it’s accessories, PT6 Turbines etc. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@ gmail.com
PT6A-34AG, TSO 0.0 $250,000. Call Jay Streb 812-877-2587 or email jay@ turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695
Cascade has the 850SHP PT6A-41/42 STC kit for the AT-502 or AT-502B aircraft. This kit is complete with prop, MVP-50T Glass Panel Display, New Upper Instrument Panel. Power to perform and reports from owners are “increased my gross $300/hr”. Call Cascade to power up your business at 509.635.1212
(2) PT6A-112’s Engines for sale. 7,240 TT, 1500 SMOH, Good cycle times. $275,000 for the pair. FIRM Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654
850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@cascadeaircraftconversions.com
Turbo Cat Kits - Increase your Ag Cat’s productivity with upgrading to a P&W PT6A with the best conversion kit available! Kits include new firewall forward, Hartzell propeller, EI-MVP, cowlings and much more. Kits available with new PT6A-15AG or PT6A-34AG turbo props or provide your own. Ask us about our new “Fly Safe - Transition Program” for aircraft owners upgrading to turbine power for the first time. Contact ann@turbineconversions.com
A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: Call for the best pricing on your PT6A Engine Parts & Rotables. Contact sales@ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381.
A450 Ag Cat FWF Power Pack Converted to TPE331 AgJet. 990SOHE (Younkin), Super Clean, Low consumption, Looks and runs like Zero-Time! 2D30-6101A12 Prop. $29K AmAg, 870-886-2418, -2489F or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Universal Turbine Parts - PT6 Engines Ready For Immediate Shipment - PT6A27/28, PT6A-34, PT6A-41, PT6A-42, PT6A-67D. Stock changes daily. Please contact us for current availability. We also buy PT6, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition. Call Jeff Raines Phone: (334) 380-8611 Fax: (334) 361-0290 or e-mail jraines@ utpparts.com or sales@utpparts.com FOR SALE GE H 75 -200 turbine engine still in can. Less than one hour time on it, used for design development. Great price on just the engine or even better price when you buy a conversion kit package and the engine. Contact Turbine Conversions, Ltd Ann HatfieldGrahek at 616-837-9428 or ann@ turbineconversions.com for more information United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www. UnitedTurbine.com Many Honeywell/Garrett TPE331-6 and TPE331-10 available in stock. Call CD Aviation Services at 417-781-8324 or e-mail sales@teci.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com
NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”. Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682. 850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available, PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A-65AG 314 TSN; PT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-67AG 2851 TSN, Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com
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Equipment - Booms High quality stainless steel Booms & Boom Hangers for all makes and models of agricultural aircraft. Introducing Zanoni Spray equipment. Offered exclusively through Turbine Conversions, Ltd. Turbine Conversions is the North America Distributor for all Zanoni Spray equipment. Please email Mark@Turbineconversions.com for more information. SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for. Made in USA. For more information call Davidon at 229-513-4080 or visit our website at www.davidononline.com Volu-MaXX Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. For more information call Davidon at 229-513-4080 or visit our website at www.davidononline.com
Equipment - Nozzles AU3000 MICRONAIR (7) Available for sale with accessories. New Condition $800 Plus Shipping or we accept offers. Pictures Available. Contact Global Aviation LLC 816-447-2226. www. globalaviation.global A new choice in Atomizers for all makes and models of agricultural aircraft. Introducing Zanoni Spray equipment. Offered exclusively through Turbine Conversions, Ltd. Turbine Conversions is the North America Distributor for all Zanoni Spray equipment. Please email Mark@Turbineconversions.com for more information. 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. CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462433540 - FAX: 438344
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CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC Tri-MaXX Hydraulic Nozzle - Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. For more information call Davidon at 229-513-4080 or visit our website at www.davidononline.com Agri MaXX Rotary Atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. For more information call Davidon at 229-513-4080 or visit our website at www.davidononline.com
Equipment - Parts New 38” gate Box with Y handle. $1,500 Call 870-734-6064 High quality stainless steel spray system equipment for all of your spray system needs. Available for all makes and models of agricultural aircraft. Introducing Zanoni Spray equipment. Offered exclusively through Turbine Conversions, Ltd. Turbine Conversions is the North America Distributor for all Zanoni Spray equipment. Please email Mark@Turbineconversions.com for more information. We have an overstock of the large Lane Fan, 111FLT. Price is under list. Call Transland at 940-687-1100 or email ayork@translandllc.com for more info. Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401 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 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Let us help you meet increasingly stringent precision application demands. Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com
EVERYTHING you need for YOUR Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: johnstonaircraft.com Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-5861200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net 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, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.
Equipment - Pumps Flomax Pump - 2”, 3ph, 5Hp Flomax pump and valves. $1000 Call 870734-6064 Spray pumps, Loader Valves, Control Valves, Flanges, Couplings, Strainers, any and all of your spray system needs, for all makes and models of agricultural aircraft. Introducing Zanoni Spray equipment. Offered exclusively through Turbine Conversions, Ltd. Turbine Conversions is the North America Distributor for all Zanoni Spray equipment. Please email Mark@ Turbineconversions.com for more information.
Equipment - Spreaders 2015 Transland 10 vain spreader for sale. Model #23502 $4500 Call 337224-7803 New SWATHMASTER Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 308) for CESSNA 188 gate box, 25 inches. Ready for use. $4,000. Also available NEW SWATHMASTER’S for THRUSH, AIR TRACTOR, PIPER, etc. Ask for price. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@ gmail.com New Transland SS Spreader for C-188 $750 Call John Notestine at 620-8744007 25 Inch Gate Swathmaster Spreader Price reduced to $2,500 Call Colton at 804-387-3825 AL Spreader for Pawnee. Make offer. Pictures available. (253)225-2226. Brave Spreader Sold. Breckenridge spreader for Thrush or Dromader. $3000 Call Frank at 318614-8661 41” SSF 13 vane spreader, fresh overhaul by SSF, looks almost new. $4,000 Call 573-225-8019
TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR AND HAVE BEEN HELPING AG OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! Call and let our very knowledgeable sales people help you!!! Excellent prices, knowledge, and service. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794, parts@ johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559-686-9360 or www.johnstonaircraft.com. Ask for our catalog. Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, easy calibration, and accurate distribution. TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions at 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com
Finance Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. 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!
GPS - AgPilotX Helicopter light bar now available with the new iPad based guidance system AgPilotX. Entire system with helicopter light bar is 13 lbs. Call Anthony Fay with Insero for details 480-285-4367
GPS - DynaNav Like new factory reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009 NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FASTER and HIGHER TECH. DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com
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GPS - Garmin Garmin GNS 530W for sale. It’s complete with antenna, data card, tray and connectors and fresh form 8130. $6,000 206-641-9556 GARMIN GTN-750 TOUCH SCREEN, SOME OF THE FEATURES OF THIS SYSTEM ARE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY, GPS WAAS CERTIFIED GAMMA 3 APPROACH CAPABILITY, BUILT-IN GPS/GS/VOR LOCALIZER CONVERTERS, 760 CHANNEL COM 8.33 OR 25 KHZ, SPACING, 10 WATT TRANSMITTER, MFD CAPABILITIES, INTEGRATED CONTROLS FOR REMOTE TRANSPONDER & AUD $8,000 940227-0090
GPS - SATLOC Good working M3 SATLOC for spares or install in your ag aircraft. $3,500 Call 620-492-5300 or mike@n1ms.com SATLOC Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control. Good working condition. $8,500 USD. Call Dave at 1-204-870-2828 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416 2 SATLOC M3 Computers w/Extras - 1 New M3 Computer, 1 Used M3, working - removed from AT 2 weeks ago. Also includes: Light bar, touch screen and required cables. Selling as package $5000 lauderdaleb@hotmail.com (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 SATLOC, Intelliflow The leading edge SATLOC Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-4375319 SATLOC GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC SATLOC G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com
GPS - VeriFly 2 VeriFly GPS with flow controllers available. 1 flow controller new in box, 1 flow controller installed. Systems updated in 2018 only 30 hrs in service. Great price if you purchase both. Call at Turbine Conversions LTD at 616-837-9428 or email ann@turbineconversions.com
Help Wanted Nebraska / Iowa operator in search of a qualified Ag Pilot to fly a Ag Husky for Corn and Bean run. Minimum of 250 hours ag time. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#2332 or fax to 478352-0025 Experienced Turbine Ag Pilot Needed Turbine pilot needed to finish the season from August through November, or for the right pilot, a permanent position. 2000 hours ag required and must be insurable in 400-500 gallon planes. This is a six figure seat for someone who would stick around full time. Well established operation with 25 year track record. Nice location to raise a family with lots of things to do. Email resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2323 or fax to 478-352-0025 Loader needed for North Dakota operation. Great opportunity to possibly work your way up into a seat! Call Rod Mattern at Mattern Spray Service 701321-0767 Opening for full time A&P mechanic/ director of maintenance in Northern California. IA is preferred and experience with PT6 engine is preferred, but not required. Aircraft: Turbine Ag Cats and Radial Ag Cats. Benefits are: profit sharing, matching 401k, health insurance, dental, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Willing to help with relocation cost. Contact Alex at 530882-4286 Wanted - Ground Crew & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL & Hazmat. For more information and details contact Danny at 662-453-9406 or 10@provinehelicopters.com CREW TECHNICIAN. Must be willing to travel May thru October. Crew Tech needs CDL plus Hazmat. For more information send resume or contact information to 10@provinehelicopter. com Immediate Midwest position open for an Aerial Helicopter Ag Pilot. Family business seeking experienced Bell 47 pilot for upcoming 2019 season. Ag spraying experience preferred. Great opportunity for the right person. Email rbauer2965@gmail.com or call 815383-9378
Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025 Qualified 402 pilot from mid June thru August wanted in Kansas. Mostly insecticide with some roundup work. Chance for full-time employment. Email resume to fly@sunfloweraero.com Looking for 3 pilots for SW MN and NW IA spraying business. Great pay and accommodations. Typical season runs from early July through mid September. All inquiries considered. Contact J.R. at jamesarnt@yahoo.com or 507-3605506. Looking for agriculture pilot with S2R-T34 experience in seeding, fertilizing and spraying to work in Guyana, South America. For more information email hr@aslgy.com or call 592-222-1234 ext. 239/226 Help Wanted - Ground Crew position & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL a plus. We will help get CDL. Full time & part time position. Must be willing to travel May thru October. Low time pilots wanted. Guaranteed flight time. For more information contact Caleb Harvey at (706) 577-4220 or email caleb@bsairinc.com. Midwest operator in search of qualified Ag Pilot to join our Aerial Application team. Clean Midwest operation with a fleet of well-maintained turbine Air Tractors. We are in the heart of Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Sunflower country. We offer competitive pay with a full benefit package. Applicant must be willing to relocate and invest themselves in our team. Turbine and Herbicide experience are not necessary but a definite plus. Willing to train the right individual. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2210 or fax to 478-352-0025 Helicopter Ag Pilot Needed - April thru October with a Bell 206B III and SATLOC Bantam, July thru August midwest corn with a R44 Raven II. Call 912-605-1038 or email elyjd66@ yahoo.com Wanted Immediately! Experienced 802 pilot wanted for North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa area. Long hours working between multiple airports. Pilot has to be flexible for travel between mid May and mid September. Herbicide, fungicide and insecticide work. Pilots in the last 3 years have been in the 65,000 to 70,000 plus acre range. Great pay! Call Rod at 701-321-0767
Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest. Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops. Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops. We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail.com Full time position available for AT-502, good pay, must relocate, must have turbine time and have appropriate licensing. Send resume to: jamie@ gladesag.com Full time ag pilot position. Requires 1500 hours ag flying experience. Turbine and round motor experience preferred. Salary plus commission pay schedule. Retirement plan available, heath insurance provided. Please send resume to cropduster2019@outlook.com Loader needed for Colorado based company. Position requires some travel. History working around airplanes or a low time pilot is preferred. Call Patrick at 970-522-1941 WANTED IMMEDIATELY - AG pilot needed in Southern California area. Full time position flying a Turbine Air Tractor 502B. Medical insurance and 401k included. Must have a California applicator license 3000hrs TT with 500hrs AG flying, 500hrs turbine and 50hrs in type. The busy season is upon us and this position can be filled immediately. Please email your resume to hevleaircraft@gmail.com Midwest operator seeking experienced 502 pilot for 2019 fungicide run. Minimum 2000 ag/ 200 make and model. Possibility for long term position. Email resume and references to lescady@yahoo.com Looking for a long term experienced 402 pilot to fly for a well established company in Ohio for 2019 and beyond. Liquid and dry work. Fungicide, insecticide, seeding and fertilizer applications. No herbicide. Season generally runs April thru October. Please send resumes to chadniese@ embarqmail.com or call Chad Niese at 419-235-4182 Pilot needed for a full season cotton seat in south Texas. April thru August. Call Van at 956-453-7482 Wanted - 4 Level 1 or Level 2 SEAT Fire Pilots - Good pay, worker comp, travel time, early fire season. Contact George at M&M Air Service 409-656-5998 / 409-794-2352 or email mmairgeorge@ msn.com
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CLASSIFIEDS Looking for an IA or A&P with agricultural aviation experience to help manage a part 145 repair station. We specialize in complete rebuilds of Ag Cats as well as manufacturing parts and components for other ag aircraft. We also design and develop new STC’s for aircraft such as the Storm Cutters and Storm Shield. This is an established company with over 69 years in the industry and under new ownership since 2011. We moved into a new 22,000 square foot facility in 2016 and plan to grow. Must be an IA or have the ability to obtain an IA, a plus if you have turbine engine experience. Unique opportunity for the right person. Call Storm Aeronautics located in David City, NE USA at 402-367-3213, email resume and references to jared@ stormaeronautics.com or visit our website at http://www.stormaeronautics. com Bell 47 Ag Pilot Needed - Full time position in Bakersfield, California. Call John at 661-201-7960 Helicopter Pilot Position Available We are looking for experienced Bell 47 Ag Pilot for 2019 and beyond. Spraying Apr-Nov., South Texas, pay by the hour, a lot of hours and housing provided. Please email resume to Hendricksonflyingservice@gmail.com or call Cameron at 815-739-6813 with questions. Miccar Aerial Ltd. is looking for Turbine Ag Pilots for the 2019 season. We pride ourselves on providing safe and efficient aerial application services to farmers of the Yorkton and surrounding areas. The following minimum requirements should be met; Valid Canadian Commercial pilots license (Air Tractor & Thrush); Valid Class One Medical license; 500 Hrs Pilot in Command; Professional Aerial Applicator Training Course; Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicator License; Industry Experience either ground or flight; Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English; Position is seasonal and starts June 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019. Wages are in accordance with our company pay schedule. Training will be provided to the selected pilots in accordance with the approved company training program. Full job description is attached. For more information contact Miccar Aerial at 1-306-786-3345. Looking for experienced AT-802 and turbine Thrush pilots for the season 2019-2021. Must have experience in fire fighting on Air tractor 802 or Thrush. The pilots will be based in Cyprus for 6 months contract per year. Please send your resume to: aviators@hotmail.gr attention to Mr. Nicolas Turbine ag pilot wanted for spray season. Please send resume to skidoo@srt.com
Full time, year around position, A&P required, IA a plus. Busy shop servicing Air Tractor, King Air and light jets. Location in NW Iowa. Top pay for right individual. Come to the Iowa Great Lakes! 712-262-0070 402 Ag Pilot Wanted - Pilot needed from now through November in Louisiana. Please contact Jace at 985-637-0747 or email at jacegarner1@yahoo.com AT-502 pilot needed at Texas Bailey Flying Service in Plainview Texas. Call Rick at 806-494-2248 or 806-8893400 We are looking for an experienced pilot to fly our 510 Thrush (Pt-6) or Turbine Cat for the 2018 season. Please send resumes’ to Hendricksonflyingservice@ gmail.com Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410-251-6224 IA plus A&P mechanic opportunity. Willing to relocate for year round work. Salary and benefits upon qualifications. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1528 or fax to 478-352-0025 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience. AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics. Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaron-agairaircraft@outlook.com
Insurance AssuredPartners AEROSPACE Insurance is really only as good as the names behind it. That’s why AssuredPartners has brought the best names in ag aviation insurance together as one. And why each is continuing to provide operators with the most trusted coverage’s in the business, while helping to mentor an entirely new generation of insurance professionals. It’s an unmatched alliance of talent and the power of partnership at its very best. John Weber at Weber Aviation Insurance, 952-426-0143 john@ weberaviationins.com; Randy Hardy at Hardy Aviation Insurance, 800-7216733 hardy@hardyaviationins.com; Don Peters & Gerald Andrews at AirSouth Insurance, 334-793-9802 dpeters@ airsouthinsurance.com or gandrews@ airsouthinsurance.com; Rusty Wissmiller at Regal Aviation Insurance, 800275-7345 rusty@ regalaviation.com
INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK INSURANCE DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800358-8079. Or visit our website at www. dsrockin.com
Miscellaneous EMPRESA DE AVIAÇÃO AGRÍCOLA procura investidor para MODERNIZAÇÃO. Razão ... INVESTIMENTO EM NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS E DRONES na área de aplicação aérea. Ligue para +55 (51) 9996-1597 COMPAÑIA DE AVIACION AGRICOLA busca inversionista para la MODERNIZACION. La razón... INVERSIÓN EN NUEVAS TECNOLOGÍAS y DRONES en el área de aplicación aérea. +55 (51) 9996-1597 AGRICULTURAL AVIATION COMPANY seeks investor for MODERNIZATION. Reason...INVESTMENT IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES and DRONES in the area of aerial application. Call +55 (51) 9996-1597 Trump Coffee Mugs ($12) and Kozzies ($4). “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor, and Thrush. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-3673212 or send an email to parts@ stormaeronautics to place an order Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush. Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. 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. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877924-5025
Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Historical Video Productions. Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com 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 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 Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine. Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com
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CLASSIFIEDS Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com
Operations For Sale or Wanted Business operation for sale. Metal shop building with office, storage, containment wall. Fuel tanks 12K, Jet 8K Av with pumps, concrete load pad with mixing tanks, hoses, 2000 Intl truck with tanker trailer, portable mixing tank with pumps. 95 Intl stainless auger truck with scales. Two(2) airstrips (1) Thrush aircraft. Located South West Arkansas, operating certificate part 137. Working business with good price structure. 800-325-0885
85+/- ACRE HOME WITH LICENSED PRIVATE AIRSTRIP - Home is situated on 85 Acres with a 75’ X 75’ Airplane Hangar. Fuel-Farm with 3 tanks all permitted. Open floor plan, kitchen area equipped with all appliances and wooden cabinets. Formal dining with tile flooring throughout home. Central air and heat, separate 14X70 Bunkhouse Mobile Home, outdoor pavilion with hot tub and fire pit. TRUE PARADISE! Located 30 minutes from the east coast and Florida’s Turnpike. MLS# OK218058 Asking $1,249,900 Call Bobby H. Tucker at 863-634-8677 or email bobby@tucker-group.com FAA 137 Helicopter Spray Operation. Located in Mississippi. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025 Ever wanted to start your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating CertificatePart 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
AGRICULTURAL OPERATION FOR SALE in sunny BRAZIL: 20 years of operation, customers, 04 IPANEMA EMBRAER 201/A AIRCRAFT, 01 CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK, trucks, equipments, spreaders, booms, hangar, 20 acres private runway, 3 homes for up to 10 people, etc. The nicest place to operate and make money in BRAZIL. Fly soybean, rice, corn, forest etc. The area worked can be improved with work hard. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@gmail.com
Parts - Airframe Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts. Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317-579-6666 or dromader@bycan-sellen.net 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage. Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-6624416 Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695
AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979257-6695 Upper Left Wing Less Wing Tip, Fuselage Frame, 3-1in. Landing Gears, 2 Struts For Wings, New Leading Edge For Aileron, 1 Fuel Tank, Elevators. 541571-3017 Parabrisas y Cortacables STORM AERONAUTICS, Distribuidor oficial EN ARGENTINA - +54-3462-463488 Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804387-3825 Starter and Relay, E-80 24 volt starter type 756 model 21 0 SMOH, AN30251 24 volt 300amp Reverse Current Relay new surplus with 8130. 870897-4548 Avenger 40,000 hour Stainless Spar Caps. Available now. $30,000 Call Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891 Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike for details at 352-494-3978.
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CLASSIFIEDS Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com AgCat Factory Frameworks Sale! All 4130 assemblies “fixture-perfect”, ready to install. Also up-grades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, wires, canopies, components, special hardware. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or cell 870759-1691 Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 to order your set, or check us out at www. stormaeronautics.com Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com
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Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Storm Aeronautics 402-367-3213 Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/ Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com. Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system. 20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTSEngines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, 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 Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com 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. LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885
Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order or email ann@turbineconversions. com Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Ann at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com
Parts - Engine PTG Starter-Gen #23046-28, OHC / S&T, $4500 or trade for 23046-007. AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com 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 @ 830-6257923 or fax 830-625-4138.
Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com
Parts - Other PBA AVIATION - NEW & USED AGRICULTURAL AIRCRAFT, PARTS and EQUIPMENT for sale in BRAZIL. All parts for AIR TRACTOR, THRUSH, EMBRAER IPANEMA, PRATT & WITHNEY, LYCOMING, CONTINENTAL, HARTZELL etc. in stock. We buy stocks, used aircraft and LOOKING FOR NEW REPRESENTATIONS & DEALERSHIP for BRAZIL and South America. www. pbaaviation.com.br phone + 55 51 3724 4002, whats app + 55 51 99653 6491 or + 55 51 99764 4213 mail vendas@aviacaoagricola.com.br or vendaspba@aviacaoagricola.com.br Collins Dynamics A/C unit for a Thrush, new inbox, $4999 OBO Call 337-2247803 for details. Amtech Hopper quantity system 802 AT - I have 2 systems available for sale. Still operational. $1500 Call Michael at 317-403-1470 AgJet TPE331 SB+ & SC+ Conversions on Sale. Installed or pre-assembled Kits w/Heavy Mounts. Call 870-8862418/2489 Fax or email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Micronair AU5000 Kits In Stock & Lots of AT-802 Parts. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. For all your Air Tractor parts needs call 877-715-8476, email farmair@ farmairinc.com or visit our website www. farmairinc.com 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, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com HUGE INVENTORY OF BUCKEYE EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! 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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CLASSIFIEDS 11 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; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www. kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www. kawakaviation.com WORLDWIDE TRADING LLC - Quote with us any part or aircraft. Also we have stocks of piston engines and parts, turbines, spark plugs, harness magnetos, fuel pumps, servos, nozzles, pilot shop, agricultural aircraft parts and more. We speak English, Espanol, Brasileiro e Italiano. SAME DAY EXPORT - parts worldwide! Aircrafts and Parts sales in SOUTH FLORIDA for the world. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@ gmail.com
Propellers 23D40-311 with 6511 A-9 Blades New For Sale. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair.com 2ea. Hamilton Standard 22D30 with 6533A-12 blades 0-smoh, 2ea. Hamilton Standard 22D30 with 6533A12 blades run out. 1ea. McCauly IC235 LFA7570 0smoh with extension. 870897-4548 Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
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Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 23D40 6511-12S Overhauled Blades Ham Standard 3 Bladed. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 QUALITY PROPELLERS FOR SALE 23D40-6601A19 OHC ............. $28K 22D40-6533A12 OHC................25K 22D40AG200-2 OHC.................24K 12D40AG100-2 40-SOH............20K 12D40-6101A12 OHC ...............22K 2D30AG100-2 OHC ..................22K 12D40AG100-4S 375-SOH .......18K 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH .........16K HC-B3TN-5M/T1o282N+4 NEW CALL AmAg 870-886-2418/2489 Fax AgCat Sales/Service since 1971 email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com
Real Estate Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250
Seat Wanted Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850-686-2020 Ag Pilot Available 1073 TT, 759 Ag, 80 Turbine. Herbicide Experience. Extensive Farming Background. A&P Mechanic with Ag Aircraft Maintenance Experience. Resume with References Available. Please Email AgFlyer34@ gmail.com South African pilot, 56 year old, experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single and multi engine, IF and Ag ratings. AG Aircraft types PA 25, PA36, G164B, Air Tractor 301/401/402 B, Thrush 510 S2R-34T. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US or Canada, kindly email: craighhamman4@gmail.com
Looking for my first seat. 12 years farm experience. 2 years loading a 3 502 operation. No wife, kids, or bad habits and can relocate on a phone call. Purchased my own airplane at the age of 18 so 95% of my time is tailwheel. I have a resume upon request. Looking for some help so any connections are greatly appreciated. I have never quit anything in my life that I have started so I’m not gonna quit you. Call 662-207-9300. Thank you and have a safe season. Pilot with 24 years of experience looking to relocate. I’m an American living in the Dominican Republic. I’ve been crop dusting/spraying for 24 straight years, more than 25,000 hrs in Cessna 188’s, Ag Cat Turbo Prop, Thrush Turbo Prop and Air Tractor Turbo Prop. Still active and flying everyday. I also fly a Pitts S2C, have Skywriting and some Air show experience. Looking to relocate to the USA to a permanent job. I am 53 years old, recently remarried and still have 15 or more years to give to this job that I love so much. Call 829-917-7939 or email octaviocarlo@gmail.com 20,000 hr. plus ag pilot looking for seat. Experience in all turbine and recip ag aircraft. Current ag license in CA, TX and MN. Would prefer working in Washington State. Can supply lease aircraft. Call Sam at 979-255-1963 Looking for a 2019 ag seat. Second year ag pilot. Flying Tiger & Eagle Vista’s graduate, aerobatic training with Greg Koontz, Turbine transition done at Flying Tiger and Thrush factory. Turbine time in Air Tractor 402, 502, 602 and 802 also thrush 400 510 & 550. Turbine proficient in Air Tractor 402 & 502 also thrush 400, 510 & 550. TT 1300, total ag 700. Full resume upon request. Email: colemckee309@yahoo.com Cell: 318-376-6993 PILOT AVAILABLE! Commercial with Instrument Rating. Years of experience as ground support for ag and fire. Three years timber, one on rice, one on sunflowers, two on fire and a short season helicopter timber. 385 hours TT 180 tailwheel. Recent ag/low level training in Cessna 180 with ag, fire and military pilots. Willing to go anywhere for my first ag seat. Lots of references. Call Sam at 913-909-2032. Single, no kids, no pets, do not currently rent or own a home. Very easy to relocate! Entry level Ag pilot seeking an opportunity. Licensed in CA, A&P with 16 + years GA experience including lots of dope and fabric work. Been working in aviation and or agriculture at some level most of my life. Farming experience 15 + years. My life’s experiences have taught me how to solve problems and get things done! 2500 TT, 474 Turbine, 150 TW, 25 Ag, 295 multi eng. Contact Edward at ed@packlinesolutions.com or call 559-393-9127
Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston), Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine), Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs,FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license, Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs, Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume and references available upon request. email dcerioni@prodeman.com.ar Seat Wanted - 1200 hours of turbine time and 1000 hours of radial engine time. Willing to relocate. Current Kanas commercial applicator license. References and resume available upon request. Call Gary at 806-685-3463 Eagle Vista Graduate looking for an Ag seat. I’ve loaded in SE Arkansas for the past 3 years and are willing to relocate anywhere. Call Alex at 501-993-9833 for resume and references
Service CONSORCIO FR AIRCRAFT, Uma empresa do grupo Herval. Adquira agora sua aeronave. R$437.233,00 Entrada: R4160.900,00 104x R$4.179,00 Carta comtemplada. Consulte nossos vendedores. The PBA Aviation Group & Partners + 55 (51) 99764 4213 / +55 (51) 99653-6491 / +55 (51) 995395373 email vendas@aviacaoagricola. com.br / vendaspba@aviacaoagricola. com.br / aeronaves@aviacaoagricola. com.br www.pbaaviation.com.br Jeffries Airworks 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. Venta de aeronaves y piezas directo de los Estados Unidos. Venta de aeronaves (nuevas y usadas): Agricolas y ejecutivas; Venta de motores, turbinas, piezas y accesorios; Revisión general de motores, turbinas, y accessories para aeronaves, de Estados Unidos para el mundo. Frost Flying, Inc. Representante Autorizado. Hablamos portugues, espanol y ingles. Entregamos en su puerta en cualquier pais. Worldwide Trading, LLC 4010 Galt Ocean Drive Unit #1215 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 USA. Telephone: +1-954778-0939 or +1-954-999-9120 Email: wwt.pba@gmail.com
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Micro VG Kits Available for: Thrush: S2R, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2RHG-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65, S2R-R1340, S2R-R1820, S2R-R3S, S2R-G1, S2R-G5, S2R-G6, S2R-G10, S2R-H80 (510G) Air Tractor: AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-504 Cessna Models: 188B, A188B, T188C Dromader : PZL M18, M18A, M18B Piper Brave: PA-36-285, PA-36-300, PA-36-375 Weatherly: 201, 201A, 201B, 201C, 620, 620A, 620B
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2019 Air Tractors – all models available .................................................... reserve your spot today 2013 AT602-1232 N310KP PT6A-65AG 3990.7 Hrs TT A & E, fresh HSI at sale, Satloc Bantam, Flow Control, Wingman, single point fuel, Lane electric brake & fan, factory A/C and heat ............. $695,000 2009 AT502B-2691 N769PB PT6A-34AG 3037.1 Hrs. TTAE, 0 hrs. HSI & starter gen. 400 hrs. on new Loadmaster 4 blade prop and landing gear, Satloc G4 w/ flow control, single point fuel, VGs, radio pkg, many other extras. New annual at sale. . ..........................................................................$595,000
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CLASSIFIEDS CD Aviation Services provides maintenance for the TPE331. Contact us for a full list of our services. 417-2062327 or sales@cdaviationservices.com APOSENTADORIA ESPECIAL Para trabalhadores do setor AERO AGRICOLA, Sob a oab/rs 34.862, nossa assessoria juridica encaminha e concede beneficio INSS administrativamente ou judicialmente a: PAGA - PILOTOS AGRICOLAS, TECNICOS AGRICOLAS, ENGENHEIROS AGRONOMOS, MECANICOS DE MANUTENCAO DE AERONAVES, e demais profissionais que trabalharam com agentes nocivos, e outros requisitos da aposentadoria especial desde que comprovados 25 anos de servico. Encaminhe seu caso para analise, entre em contato, pelo +55 (51) 3724-4002 WORLDWIDE TRADING LLC Is AIR TRACTOR DEALER for FROST AVIATION in CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA. All aircraft & parts in stock ready for immediate shipment from USA. We export from USA all aircraft & engines, parts an agricultural equipment to anywhere in the world. Located in 4010 Galt Ocean Dr. # 1215 Fort Lauderdale - FL - USA call + 1 954 278 0939 or + 1 954 999 9120 or mail wwt.pba@gmail.com Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service. Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100 HOUR OR 90 DAY WARRANTY. Now That’s Peace Of Mind! Call Now 1-800-441-2964 AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Call Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 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
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Turbine Transition, AT-802 and Fire Fighting Training on EASA certified simulator. Training for pilots and mechanics. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-6973568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR
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1990 International 4700 Auger Dan Auger Truck for Sale. VIN # 1HTSCCFPXLH251929; M&M # 19AT. Just Readied for 2019 Rice Season, everything works. Fold Over Auger; 600 gallon JET-A Fuel Tank; Agri-tain injection System. New: Texas Registration & TX State DOT Inspection. Both Front Tires. Recent Auger, bearings & Chain drive. We want to sell it ASAP. Make an Offer. George 409 656-5998
1995 International Fire Fuel/Support Truck, COF-9670, 11.1L L6 Diesel. VIN: 1HSRDALR3SH614838. Make an Offer. Located at the Fort Stockton, TX Airport, KFST. Call George at 409-656-5998
1984 GMC Black Tank Truck, 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps. Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $3,595. Down payment of $1000 to Paypal with balance due by wire transfer to seller’s account or cashier’s check. Buyer pick up item after sale. Contact Carl at 979 219-9351
Wanted to Buy Wanted: Have cash for Late Model, Low Time Air Tractor 402 and 502. Must be priced at wholesale. Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends. A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: PT6A Core Engines and/or PT6A Excess Inventory Wanted for Purchase. Contact sales@ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 or evans.daryl@ sbcglobal.net
Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885
Training Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www.RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774.
1989 GMC One Ton Auger Truck, 10inch stainless steel auger. Everything is stainless. Hydraulic pump, holds 400 gallons of fuel, 3 speed transmission. Everything runs very smooth. $10,000 Firm. Call 561-723-1911 Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133, Cell: 870-9192317 or visit http://www.augerdanllc. com
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980.
Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube. Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267
Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
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