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The arsenal of aerial attack weapons for firefighters just got larger – and better.

The Thrush 510G Switchback is FAA Certified – and soon it will be joined by the new 710P Fire Bird – the newest, most advanced firefighting aircraft in the industry. The Fire Bird features an electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated fire gate and—unlike other SEAT aircraft, a separate, mechanically actuated jettison system for added pilot safety. Best of all, it’s a Thrush.

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he 2018 fire season is now officially in the history books. It will go down as one of the most destructive and costliest fire seasons ever. The 8.5 million acres that was scorched surpassed the tenyear average of acres burned by more than 2.5 million acres. At the same time, the number of wildland fires across the country remained close to the ten-year average of around 50,000 fires. This means fires are larger and more difficult to control and contain. Someone coined the term “Mega Fires�, which includes those that exceed 100,000 acres. These are now the norm, not the exception.

As fires grow in size, so does the cost of battling them. I remember when the national budget for firefighting was one billion dollars. Over the last two seasons more than three billion dollars was spent in California alone for each season.

The firefighting aircraft fleet has also grown, yet the number of Exclusive Use Contracts has shrunk being replaced by On Call Contracts, which are the most expensive of the two. This is especially true in a busy year such as this year. For the last two years all SEAT contracts have been On Call. Bids are out now for what the Department of Interior refers to as a Hybrid Contract for SEATs. It contains properties of both. The bidding process is overly complicated and at least four protests have already been filed. We will have to wait and see

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where this finally ends up.

There is a trend developing to use more aerial assets to fight fires. Several government agencies have already initiated programs with helicopters.

Now, there are discussions of equipping fixed wing aircraft with Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) and other sensory equipment. Aerial firefighting is dangerous enough in daylight; night operations will add another level of risk. Current federal contracts contain restrictions for night operations that vary with aircraft type.

The fire season in the Southern Hemisphere has kicked off. A minimum of six Large Air Tankers and several Type One helicopters from the U.S. are either already in place or on their way to Australia. The number of aircraft are up from those deployed in years past. This illustrates the value our friends Down Under place on these aerial assets.

Off season training programs are gearing up and I would encourage all to share your knowledge and experiences with others. Be safe and maybe I will see you in the mountains one day.

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Thrush 510G Switchback Firefighter Wins FAA Certification Revolutionary firefighting aircraft will provide ag pilots with wildfire attack capability.

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lbany, GA— Hurricane Michael did its best to alter the landscape in South Georgia earlier this month – but today, things are decidedly brighter here as the Federal Aviation Administration has just granted full certification to the industry’s newest firefighting aircraft, the Thrush 510G Switchback.

The Switchback is designated as a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) aircraft. Thanks to its size, speed and maneuverability, it has the ability to deliver 500 gallons of water, retardant or fire suppressant with pinpoint accuracy – all while operating in tight environments. What makes the Switchback incredibly unique, however, is the aircraft’s ability to switch from agricultural spray duties to firefighting capabilities in a matter of minutes – thanks to its unique fire gate delivery system built by Transland.

When in firefighting mode, Transland’s gatebox allows the Switchback to deliver a full 500-gallon salvo drop in less than two seconds while providing an excellent, narrow drop pattern for an effective fire line. Combined with the superb visibility, light control response and high degree of maneuverability that are hallmarks of every Thrush – the Switchback provides SEAT pilots nationwide with the quickest, most cost-effective initial attack platform in the battle against wildfires.

And, within minutes, the Switchback can convert back to agricultural spray operations, allowing operators to keep the aircraft working and generating revenue, both in and out of fire season – unlike other firefightingonly aircraft.

In addition, the Thrush 510G is available in both single and dual cockpitdual control configurations, allowing operators even greater mission flexibility – from spray operations, to firefighting, to training and observation.

The first two 510G Switchbacks have been delivered to the Georgia Forestry Commission where they are being put into service for fire detection, rapid response firefighting and training. Both aircraft feature advanced avionics for navigation and situational awareness, as well as to provide the pilots with numerous options for delivery of materials when making a firefighting drop.

Another key capability of the 510G Switchback is its ability to land on unimproved surfaces closer to a wildfire. This allows the aircraft to reload and be back in the air over a fire in a matter of minutes, rather than the much longer turnaround time required by larger aircraft. Rapid response suppression is a critical tool for frontline fire control, as is rapid fire detection, which can sometimes make all the difference in being able to contain a wildfire, versus having it become uncontrollable.

Thanks to its flexibility, its revolutionary new gatebox, and its proven durability, the Thrush 510G Switchback is the first aircraft that excels in both fire detection and suppression – as well as in its mission as a highly capable aerial application aircraft for the agricultural industry.

About Thrush Aircraft Company—Headquartered in Albany, Georgia, Thrush Aircraft manufactures a full range of aerial application aircraft used in agriculture, forestry and firefighting roles worldwide. Founded in 2003, Thrush is well-known for building the most durable aircraft in the aerial application industry, as well as the best flying – from both pilot and operator perspectives. All Thrush models provide superb visibility, light control response, and a high degree of maneuverability and speed, along with superior efficiency and low direct operating costs. Today there are more than 2,400 Thrush aircraft operating in some 80 countries around the world. agairupdate.com | AFF 11

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Air Tractor Europe Trains Jordan’s AT-802 Military Pilots

by Igor Bozinovski

According Arceo, the training syllabus lasts six days for each group - one day is dedicated to aircraft flight manual review and emergency procedures theory.

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he al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Malakiya al-Urduniy (Royal Jordanian Air Force, RJAF) has began sending pilots of its Air Tractor AT-802 twin-seat, singleengine turboprop attack aircraft to Spain for a normal and emergency procedures operational training at the Valencia-based Avialsa E-ATO-245 training organization.

Operated by Air Tractor Europe (ATE), it is the world’s only AT-802 tailored training organization that under same roof unifies certified AT-802 training courses, double-seat AT-802 planes, highly-experience instructors and examiners and the world’s only AT-802 FTD Level II flight simulator.

“We already had two groups of Jordanian military pilots pass through our training organization during October with an additional three groups to follow by the end of the year. The key focus is on making the pilots aware of AT-802 limitations and preparing them for the proper executing of emergency procedures, especially during take-off and landing and while operating at high altitude over high seas. Also, very special attention is given to night flights, challenging weather conditions and IFR [Instrument Flight Rules] conditions using, among others, landscapes that are familiar to Jordanian pilots,” said ATE’s sales manager Hugo Arceo.

According Arceo, the training syllabus lasts six days for each group - one day is dedicated to aircraft flight manual review and emergency procedures theory. Another day, pilots familiarize with the aircraft systems and the remaining four days are for simulator training. “Each pilot effectively accumulates 8 flight hours in our unique simulator, a time that is accumulated during four daily sessions of 2 hours each. In addition, 16 more hours of theoretical knowledge is provided to each pilot,” Arceo explained.

Arceo stated the training of RJAF pilots turns

a new page in the history of ATE that has never before trained pilots of combat-configured AT802s, despite it has years of significant experience in training Hrvatsko Ratno Zrakoplovstvo (Croatian Air Force) as well as Cypriot, Macedonian and Montenegrin AT-802 government pilots for executing aerial fire-fighting missions; the original design for the AT-802. “Our AT-802 training portfolio includes pilots from all over the world; Italy, Israel, South Africa, United States, Canada and even Australia,” Arceo emphasized.

Apart from pilots, two groups of RJAF technical personnel is also expected to arrive in Spain soon and attend AT-802 maintenance training course with ATE’s Paterna-based ES.147.016 technical personnel training organization. The maintenance training will focus on scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance of the AT-802 and its Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine, Hartzell propeller, fuel and electrical systems, fixed landing gear and brakes and installed avionics.

Arceo stated the training of RJAF pilots turns a new page in the history of ATE

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Aerial Firefighting Leader Grows as Demand Increases for Modernized Wildfire Approach

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auntless Air, an aerial firefighting company deeply dedicated to protecting people, land and property from the devastation of wildfires, announced it has added two AT-802F Fire Boss aircraft to its fleet. The addition brings the company’s total owned and operated aircraft to 13 Fire Bosses and one wheeled AT-802F aircraft.

Each Dauntless aircraft features leading firefighting technology that makes it a highly effective initial attack tool in the war against wildfires.

Brett L’Esperance, CEO, Dauntless Air, commented, “We have added two more Fire Bosses to our fleet in direct response to the growing demand for a modernized approach to aerial firefighting. In states like Washington, Idaho, Alaska and Minnesota we’re seeing that a technology-enabled network of economical initial attack aircraft on the front lines can better contain fires, keeping threats small and reducing

associated devastation. By giving ground crews the aerial support they need to put out blazes more efficiently, shorter suppression missions free up valuable funds and allow resources to be funneled back into forest health initiatives that reduce the wildfire threat not just for a single season, but for decades to come.”

Washington state has proven what’s possible when you commit to a strategy targeted to attack fires when they are small. The state leads firefighting efforts with smaller, cost-effective assets like Fire Bosses, and state-owned type 3 helicopters. Leveraging these assets across the state since 2016, Washington’s initial attack strategy has kept more than 92% of all wildfires below 10 acres.

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At the Annual Meeting of the National Association of States Foresters (NASF), two Dauntless Fire Bosses were showcased completing numerous scoops and drops for an audience of approximately 200 senior-level decisionmakers who drive the nation’s forest management, urban forestry, and wildland fire management activities.

“The solution to today’s intensifying wildfire threat doesn’t live with any one company or type of aircraft, but rather in a broad industry commitment to implement a progressive wildfire response strategy that aggressively attacks fires and keeps them small,” said L’Esperance. “Reducing the dollars spent on wildfire suppression efforts will enable savings to be funneled back into fuel management tactics that create healthier forests that are less prone to megafires from the start. At Dauntless, we are committed to making this vision a reality.”

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Air Tractor Europe: We Want to Sell our Firefighting Planes to Serbia

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he recently held Serbian-Spanish business forum in Belgrade also had its small aviation element. “On the margins” of this event, a Spanish company, Air Tractor Europe, representing the world reknown American aeronautical company, Air Tractor, for production of multi-purpose and firefighting planes met with several representatives of aeronautical entities from Serbia that it sees either as operators of Air Tractor AT-802 or as a support for possible purchases by Serbia.

For the occasion, Tango Six received an exclusive interview with Francisco Broseta, a representative of Air Tractor Europe. The company plans to activate its sales capacities and persuade Serbia that it’s time, just like its neighbors, to acquire something more serious than a helicopter when it comes to fighting fires. After a recent

success in Montenegro, the Spaniards believe Serbia is finally ready to buy something more concrete. The number of recently announced purchases of new and used aircraft in Serbia has surely inspired them.

Do you see Serbia as a user of Air Tractor aircraft?

Air Tractor Europe (ATE) as an exclusive dealer of US-made Air Tractor planes for Europe, Africa and the Middle East in the past decade. When it comes to aerial fire-fighting assets, ATE has sold over 80 Air Tractor AT-802 firefighting aircraft to the governments of Croatia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Cyprus, Israel, Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. It continuously provides them with logistical support.

The success of the AT-802 in the firefighting role is undoubted and we predict more sales in Greece, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Albania,

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and Turkey as well as to some quite surprising nations that have shown to be prone to forest fires, like Sweden for example. The EU and its Civil Protection Mechanism are also looking into the AT-802 as part of their wider strategy to secure a reliable aerial firefighting force for the EU member and associated nations. The fact that Serbia established a Ministry of Environment is a clear sign that your nation is committed to the protection of the nature, forests and the harmonization to European standards in this field.

How would Serbia use this aircraft taking the specifics of our territory into account?

The AT-802 has shown to be an extremely successfully firefighting aircraft that is ideally tailored for first attack aerial firefighting missions. It is relatively inexpensive for procurement, very affordable for maintenance and extremely efficient to attack and extinguish any wildfire before it ➤ grows and turns into a disaster. Even then, few planes can really hit the fire hard and so its 3,104 liters water

capacity is really significant, especially when multiplied by three or four aircraft doing continues “bombardments”.

The concept of first attack firebomber bases on cost-effective summer patrolling over routes are statistically proven as wildfire-prone to be successful. While doing so, an immediate attack on the forest fire with 3,104 liters of water, foam or retardant while the fire is still small, benign and easily controllable is the only right thing to do. This has been perfectly mastered in Spain and Croatia. These nations are indeed an example of how an AT-802 should be properly used. Appropriately, this concept is now accepted and implemented by aerial firefighting units around the globe. Of course, because of this, we see Serbia as a future user of our planes.

What are the experiences of our neighbors in using this type of aircraft?

The Balkans is for sure a wildfire-prone area and things will not get any better in the future. There will be more and more fires every year. Experience and statistics

show that cyclically there will be really disastrous years every five to seven years. So, nations in the region need to prepare and some are already heavily investing in firefighting planes.

In Spain, we have hot summers with huge and terrible wildfires that, unfortunately, also claim lives. Portugal wildfire tragedies of 2017 are just an example of Iberian troubles with forest fires. In that sense, I would take the freedom to say we in Spain are most likely one of those who know how wildfires should be extinguished. It is simple: apart from prevention, we have undividable trio: firefighting planes and helicopters in the air and firefighters on the ground. Each of these has its role and altogether creates an excellent and efficient firefighting combo. In this sense, helicopters are excellent for pinpointing and extinguishing fires and transporting personnel to critical areas and evacuating people in life-treating situations. But, without fast and highcapacity planes, like the AT-802, the success is never assured.

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six AT-802s. Macedonia and Montenegro (each operating three AT802s) are also good examples and rarely need foreign assistance.

Macedonia, for example, uses its AT-802s as the primary firefighting tool with military Mi-17s rarely coming in for support. However, 2017 was disastrous for Macedonia and Montenegro. Both requested foreign assistance and were reinforced by Israeli AT-802s.

Serbia is buying new aircraft, however, now they are primarily helicopters. Are you ready to convince our leadership that such aircraft are a reasonable cost?

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We are glad to see that Serbia will invest in new helicopters, as this is really good and a step closer to building an efficient trio system for protecting forests from wildfires. However, the system would not be complete without the capacity provided by firefighting aircraft like the AT-802. We believe the land-based AT-802 is an excellent, affordable, cost-effective and really efficient solution for Serbia.

Our company estimates AT-802 planes will be ideal for protecting central and southern Serbia and also help neighboring nations when they need assistance. Serbia is a big nation and should be able to protect itself and also assist its neighbors.

Building an AT-802 fleet is not something that is expensive. How affordable the investment in AT-802 is shown by the simple fact that for one new Mi-17 helicopter that has a firefighting capacity of 2,000 to 2,500 liters, a total of 5-6 brand-new land-based AT-802 planes can be procured that would come with a combined capacity of an impressive 15,500-18,600 liters. And, yes, the AT-802 can

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What are your estimates of the future market for such aircraft in the region but also in Serbia? To whom can you still sell additional aircraft, when saturation will occur?

Air Tractor Europe is a company with over 30 years of experience with firefighting planes and we have been present in the Balkans for more than 15 years! We really know a lot about Serbia.

What impresses us as a company is that Serbia has done a really great job keeping its precious, over a century-long aeronautical tradition. After many turbulences in the region over several decades, still maintains highly-capable aeronautical education institutions, pro-active scientific base, qualified personnel and capable maintenance, repair and overhaul capacities.

This Serbian-Spanish conference was good for ATE and reaffirms Serbia, as well as its commercial entities, are looking into the Air Tractor AT-802 as a highlypotential aircraft that can protect Serbian forests and also be a source of good firefighting business in this part of the region. Our business predictions are that the region holds a potential for at least 20 more AT-802s to be sold in the next five years. That is an excellent opportunity ATE to cooperate with local maintenance, logistics and pilot-producing companies. We are interested in doing business with Serbia. It’s really Serbian institutions and companies that recognize this potential with ATE and the AT-802.

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ecently, Aerotex Aviação Agrícola donated a check for $45,000R (about $12,500 USD) to the Rio Verde Cancer Hospital (HCRV) in Goiás Brazil on Friday October 26. The donation comes from the services of aerial firefighting on forests hired by producers from southwestern Goiás between September and October. The Aerotex Air Brigade ran from September 1 to the last week of October. The company was the first in Brazil to provide this private service for forest producers.

The money transferred to the hospital represented 50% that was collected by the Brigade.

The check was delivered by the managing partner AeroTex, Rui Alberto (Beto) Textor, to HCRV

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President Gisele Borges Carrer. The ceremony was attended by the president of the Association of Soya Producers of Goiás (Aprosoja Goiás), Adriano Antônio Barzotto, farmers and representatives of the Rio Verde Cancer hospital.

The AeroTex Air Brigade carried out 10 firefighting missions in the region with more than 180 launches of water to protect the forests and installations on the farms from fires, as well as protecting personnel. The actions were concentrated mostly in September. Later in October, Goiás had a period of rain that prevented the reoccurrence of fires.

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Top: Rui Alberto (Beto) Textor presents R$45,000 check to the president of the Cancer Hospital of Rio Verde, Gisele Borges Carrer.

Bottom: Ceremony was attended by representatives of Aerotex Aviação Agrícola, hospital director Gisele Borges Carrer, Association of Soybean Producers of Goias (APROSOJA) and others.

According to Textor, the plan is to repeat the service in 2019 with the Air Brigade starting in July, covering the entire critical drought period.

The idea of the ​​ Air Brigade was offered in August at a meeting at the Rural Union of Rio Verde with the participation of about 15 farmers and a representative of the Fire Department. According to the Goiás Fire Department, the state has registered more than 3,000 fires in 2018, that included a fatality with a fire in a sugarcane field.

The fight against fires in forests and other types of vegetation has for almost 50 years been the prerogative of agricultural aviation (by Decree-Law 917/69 and subsequent legislation). Aerotex’s own team has extensive experience in this type of operations.

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USA How are you my friend? Roberta, our two children, Pitágoras and Penélope, and I are living more in the US than Brazil. It was a challenge for us, mainly because our children had to change their way of living and studying.

We are still have PBA Aviation in Brazil. As you may know, PBA Aviation is the representative for Ipanema/Embraer in southern Brazil, selling agricultural and executive aircraft, new and used; in addition to marketing spare parts and aeronautical products for many models of aircraft, oil lubricants, pilot supplies,etc.. The industrial division of PBA manufactures aircraft spreaders and accessories for all types of aircraft.

I’ve been working for a long time with Worldwide Trading LLC in Miami, an affiliate of PBA Aviation Brazil. We sell throughout the Americas, USA, Canada, Mexico and worldwide. We are increasing the size of our facility and our inventory to meet the American market. Our aim is to provide prompt delivery from Miami. This includes new and overhauled engines, turbine engines

Ola Pelopidas; May you have much success with your U.S. company. I’m sure Roberta and you will do well. Remember, AgAir Update is your best option to reach the ag-aviation market with your products.

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Delivered A well-equipped 2018 AT-802A Air Tractor was delivered August 30, 2018 by Grant Lane of Lane Aviation, Rosenberg, Texas to Chorman and Son based in Milton, Delaware. Father Allen and son Jeff Chorman were on hand to receive the AT802A from pilot Grant Lane. The AT-802A will be added to the diverse fleet of aircraft owned by Allen Chorman & Son; helicopters, Thrush, Beech 18 and others.

The AT-802A is powered by a PWC PT6A-65AG engine.

It was delivered with the following options installed; Wipaire VGs, Compro smoker, CP nozzles with AFS check valves, Transland fertilizer tail deflector, LED pulsing nose lights, R/H boom shutoff, Transland 10-vane stainless steel spreader, Kawak throttle quadrant, Air Repair Fast Start engine start system, Turbine Conversions bottom fuel loading system, Transland Wingman hopper loading system, Lane spray pump electric fan brake with 6-blade adjustable fan, AgNav GPS and flow control, Storm Cutters and a Garmin avionics package including ADS-B and Bluetooth connectivity.

In the first two months of working the aircraft, Jeff has already accumulated over 200 hours of operation.

Canadian AAA Executive Changes The CAAA is sad to announce that Vice President, JP Astorino has recently resigned his position on the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association Board of Directors.

It has been a great pleasure to work with the CAAA team.

I really enjoyed my time with everyone and will miss the meetings/gatherings and the positive work environment that we all enjoyed. It is a special organization and I have been proud to part of it. - JP Astorino We would like to thank JP for all of his work on behalf of the CAAA and wish him luck in his future endeavors!

With the departure of JP, the CAAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that long term member and current Alberta President Darren Tiede has been appointed Vice President of the CAAA.

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December 3-6, 2018 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo

January 17-19, 2019 MsAAA Convention

February 2019 NCAAA Convention

Reno, NV Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com

TBA Mike Rivenbark 910-279-7069 ncagaviation@gmail.com

January 3-4, 2019 MoAAA Convention

January 20-22, 2019 AMAA Convention

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January 5-7, 2019 ArAAA Convention

January 21-22, 2019 NEAAA Convention

Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR Katherine Holmstrom 501-503-3310 Katherine@araaa.org www.araaa.org

Wyndham Gettysburg Gettysburg, PA Sandy Carter 609-820-7846 businessoffice@northeastaaa. org

January 9-11, 2019 TxAAA Convention

January 21-23, 2019 OkAAA Conference

Westin Riverwalk Hotel San Antonio, TX Lorena Campos 512-476-2644 Lcampos@thetexascapitol. com

Embassy Suites Norman, OK Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org

January 14, 2019 AzAAA PAASS Meeting

Custom Farm Service of Arizona Stanfield, AZ Brittany Armstrong 520-705-9692 barmstrong@agairusa.com January 14-16, 2019 LaAAA Convention

Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles, LA Ed Krielow 337-230-9952 www.laaaonline.org

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January 23-25, 2019 NM AAA Convention

Inn at the Mountain Gods Mescalero, NM Sue Steward 940-864-2456 www.nmagaviation.org February 4-6, 2019 SEAF Convention

Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL Linda Minton www.flagaviation.org

February 21-23, 2019 Canada AAA Convention

Hotel Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec Canada Shauna Prokopchuk 780-413-0078 www. canadianaerialapplicators.com February 26-28, 2019 Tri-States AA Convention

Sioux Falls Convention Center Sioux Falls, South Dakota Terry Ambroz 952-226-5874 www.mnagaviation.com February 15-17, 2019 NAAA Spring Board Meeting

Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 18-20, 2019 NATA Convention

Cornhusker Marriott Lincoln, NE Judy McDowell 402-475-6282 nata@windstream.net gonata.net March 2019 Aerial Firefighting Europe 2019 Nimes, France

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Sertãozinho - SP – Brasil sindag.org.br/congressosindag/ August 19, 2019 Brazilian Ag Aviation Day October 11-13, 2019 NAAA Fall Board Meeting

TBD Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org November 18-21, 2019 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo

Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, FL Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 16-16, 2020 NAAA Spring Board Meeting

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With each December edition, AgAir Update traditionally publishes a recap of the previous 11 editions for the current year. The JANUARY EDITION of 2018 features a family-run company that has been flying ag for almost 70 years in DeWitt, Arkansas. It all started with Calvin “Cal” Aufderheide in 1947 and today the company is run by third generation grandson Matthew Aufderheide and Lonnie Kagebein, who is married to Matthew’s mother, Margo. Margo works at the flying service everyday doing everything, except fly!

The FEBRUARY EDITION is all about pattern testing in Australia. American Alan Corr, an aerial spray analyst, and his son, Carson, made the trip there to help Australian ag-operators maximize the spray efficiency of their ag-aircraft. Their time in Australia lasted five weeks, travelled 40,000 miles, tested 30 agaircraft that completed over 300 passes and used over 10 miles of testing string!

Each quarterly edition of AgAir Update, starting in March, brings readers the AirFire & Forestry section. Ironically, AgAir Update’s MARCH EDITION finds itself featuring another Australian company, Aerotech Australasia, owned and operated by Sam and Jessica McCabe. The 770 Fire Angel is a modified 710P Thrush. Powered by a PT6A-67 engine, the 770 nomenclature comes from the addition of Transland’s adapter box and fire door. Aerotech Australasia also has a fleet of 12 Air Tractors.

Staying below the equator and crossing oceans from Australia to Brazil, AgAir Update highlights a Brazilian operator that uses the AT-401B and the Brazilian manufactured Ipanema by Embraer in its APRIL EDITION. Produtiva AeroAgricola is different from most Brazilian ag-operations, as there are very few radial engine-powered ag-planes in Brazil, which minimizes local support of the engine. However, Produtiva AeroAgricola has found a way to improve the horsepower and extend the life of the engine by converting it from av-gas to ethanol for its fuel. Ethanol is less expensive than av-gas and readily available. The majority of the Lycoming IO-540 powered Ipanemas are set up to burn ethanol. With the ethanol-powered

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“Back in the USA”, like Chuck Berry (1959) used to sing, AgAir Update’s MAY COVER story is about a Louisiana operator who replaced several turbine-powered Ag-Cats with three of the latest model Air Tractor, the 502XP. Dwayne O’Brien of O’Brien Flying Service made the decision to deviate from the tried and true AgCat that O’Brien Flying Service’s founder, Zoren O’Brien, favored. This was primarily because of the shortage of nearly new B-Model Ag-Cats.

AgAir Update’s second AirFire & Forestry section for 2018 tells of a ‘Change in the Air’ with a JUNE COVER story about Dauntless Air. Recently acquired and renamed Aero Spray to Dauntless Air, Brett L’Esperance takes the rebranded company to become the country’s largest Fire Boss operator. However, what is really important about Dauntless Air is its outlook on the future of SEAT operations and how vital, properly-run, SEATs can be in wildland firefighting. Summarized, there would be less problems with out-of-control fires (megafires) and less property and life losses, if wildland fires were caught at the very early stages with SEAT aircraft.

With the JULY EDITION, AgAir Update finds itself in Nebraska visiting longtime operator and friend, Mike Sides of Sides Aerial Applications.

Operating two TPE-331 Thrushes and two TPE331 Pawnee Braves, Mike Sides says, “I like the Garrett engine!” Now, with more than 45 years in business, Mike’s son, Joe, is at his side with his own company, Sides Aviation. However, they actually operate like one company with two separate bases in Nebraska.

Every ag-pilot knows the new ag-plane is fully test-flown by the factory before it is delivered to its new owner. The behind-the-scenes test pilots featured in the AUGUST EDITION of AgAir Update tell their story. It is interesting to learn how these fantastic aircraft each have their own personality, even though each model is basically manufactured exactly alike. For that reason, it is imperative a highly experienced test pilot fly each one and conduct a barrage of tests that has to be checked off before delivery. ➤

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With its third AirFire & Forestry section in the SEPTEMBER EDITION of AgAir Update, the cover ‘finds’ itself following Portuguese Fire Bosses to Sweden to fight fires there. It is not normal for Sweden to have devastating wildfires and the country is caught offguard. Calling for international help, highly trained and experienced Portuguese Fire Boss pilots launch to the aid of their northern Swedish neighbors.

Just when today’s modern ag-operator believes the company is utilizing the most technologically advanced spray equipment, along comes a novel, seemingly, idea for a spray boom set up. In the OCTOBER EDITION, an Israeli company, after two years of research, teams up with Brazilian ag-operators and spray analysts to evaluate their rendition of Sliders. These are ‘plates’ positioned in front of hydraulic-type spray nozzles that deflect slipstream air before it reaches the tip of the nozzle. ‘Seemingly’ novel is debunked when AgAir Update reader John Goodwin (Satloc fame) sends AgAir Update photos of a similar set-up from the 1990s made

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It is logical that an aircraft only being used approximately half of the time available during the season, daylight time, night flight would an attractive addition to increasing the productivity of the aircraft.

Only in recent times has this been a viable endeavor, except in the very low humidity areas of California and Arizona. There, night flying is more the rule, than the exception. Now, other parts of the country are experimenting, successfully, with night flight operations, but are using Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) manufactured by Aviation Specialties Unlimited. The NOVEMBER EDITION is about how Jim Perrin, AgriCair, of Wisconsin extends his flight time into the night.

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Transland announces the acquisition of SATLOC

W The addition of SATLOC® represents Transland’s continued commitment to expand its presence in the aerial agriculture dispersing market.

ichita Falls, TX, USA —Transland is excited to announce the purchase of the SATLOC® aerial guidance and flow control business from AgJunction Inc. The sale includes all SATLOC® assets and the SATLOC® brand name. Transland will also take over the relationships with the SATLOC® independent dealer network.

The addition of SATLOC® represents Transland’s continued commitment to expand its presence in the aerial agriculture dispersing market. “We are not only excited about the industry-leading products that SATLOC® brings to the table, but the strong dealer network and very knowledgeable employees that will be added to our company.” said Transland CEO & Owner James Frank. “It is our goal and commitment to invest the time, money and resources necessary to ensure that SATLOC® products remain the industry leader in the advancement of GPS and flow control systems for aerial application.”

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Aeroglobo’s Simulator Trains Pilots in the Most Diverse Situations with Incredible Realism

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ull Flight Simulator (FFS) makes possible to reproduce conditions that can be faced while flying with the Air Tractor.

Over the soybeans, the pilot notices on the panel that something is not right. Shortly afterwards, he sees flames rising from the engine. Tense, he feels his life is at risk.

It is necessary to land, but the distance from a runway makes the situation concerning. He tries a maneuver but does not get the result he expected.

He loses control of the aircraft and he knows that all is lost; except the flight is not real. It is, in fact, a simulation in the Full Flight Simulator (FFS) from the Aeroglobo Aircraft Training Center, Air Tractor’s South American representative.

The company’s FFS Level 5 simulator, located in Botucatu, São Paulo and is the only one in the world that accurately simulates flight conditions - both in normal and emergency procedures - on Air Tractor aircraft on the models AT-402B, AT502B and AT-802. The operation of the simulator replicates the aircraft’s systems, allowing training of critical situations, emergencies and teaches how to correct. The instructor simulates, observes and evaluates the pilot’s reaction. He reinforces points

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that require additional training until the pilot achieves the desired performance.

The specially designed training space for the simulator has a screen with the same view as real aircraft. With the simulator, it is possible to perform the operational and emergency procedures, besides the simulation of standare operation. There are countless combinations of climatic variations and simulations of crashes.

Since the implantation of the Aeroglobo simulator in 2013, more than two hundred pilots have been trained from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and South Africa.

The FFS Level 5 is considered the best agricultural simulator in the world. The Aeroglobo model is approved by AirTractor, FAA and ANACs (FAAs) of Brazil and Argentina. Fernando Zanotto, programmer for the company, says that the scenarios include identical runways to those that exist in Brazil and Argentina. “This gives the pilot a greater realism, flying in a known environment,” he explains. To make training even closer to reality, conditions are introduced that the pilot faces everyday such as wind, temperature and visibility effects.

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Left: Jeferson dos Santos (pilot) - Jonas de Souza (pilot) Rogério Vieira Junior (pilot) - Leandro Kemmerich (pilot) Helton Gois (pilot) - Eder Silva (pilot) - Eduardo Foss (pilot) Luiz Gustavo Geromini (Aeroglobo instructor).

Above Left: Leonardo da Silva – Pilot\ Owner partner of the company Aeroterra (his company has 12 Air Tractors) and Luiz Gustavo Geromini (Aeroglobo instructor).

Above Middle: Erasmo Griebeler – Pilot for Group Progresso and Luiz Gustavo Geromini (Aeroglobo instructor).

Above Right: Thiago Magalhães - Owner of Aero Agrícola Chapadão.

Before sitting in command of the Aeroglobo simulator, the pilot attends a theoretical class based on the aircraft’s airplane flight manual, with general descriptions and information about powerplant, troubleshooting, weight and balance, electrical and fuel systems. Then, under normal conditions, the pilot becmes comfortable with the panal, engine reactions, airplane weight, flying attitude and aerodynamic behavior.

It is worth noting that all simulator students are qualified agricultural pilots with the desire to transition into larger ag-planes with turboprop engines, in this case, the Air Tractor. “ Even with my experience with ag-aircraft, when I first flew the FFS, I was surprised by the realism and mainly with the accuracy of the airplane panel,” says Luiz Gustavo Del Arco Geromini, Aeroglobo instructor. “All pilots who train here, experienced or not, also have this reaction and leave well satisfied.”

For Geromini, in the case of emergency procedures, the most important factor is the simulator allows pilots to train for ➤ situations that couldn’t be performed in a real airplane, e.g. engine hot start, detector chip recognition, increase of ITT during flight, engine flame out, decrease of fuel pressure, variations of torque and fire in the engine, among others.

“Although the turbine engine is reliable, in case of any problem, the pilot will be assertive and be able to take immediate action,” he explains.

Thiago Magalhães, owner of Aero Agrícola Chapadão in Orlândia (SP), operates 10 Air Tractors. He is keen on training at Aeroglobo for new pilots and recurrency training for the

experienced ones. “I believe this is necessary to maintain the level of situational awareness, especially for possible emergencies,” he emphasizes. He highlights training enables a good discount on aircraft insurance, too.

Erasmo Griebeler, an agricultural pilot for more than 20 years and an enthusiast of the simulator says he was surprised with the realism of the Aeroglobo’s FFS. He reports that during his training he faced a crash that made him learn a new solution to the problem. “It was very worthwhile to participate in both the practical and the theoretical aspects,” he says.

Another who was amazed with the results achieved in the Aeroglobo simulator was Leonardo Correa da Silva, chief pilot of Aeroterra, in the city of Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia state. After going through the training, he demanded that his entire team of pilots, even the most experienced ones, to be trained at Aeroglobo, too. “The pilots that went through this training have an enormous confidence to fly the actual aircraft because they are have already “set” in it,” says Geromini.

Fabiano Zaccarelli Cunha, owner of Aeroglobo, explains that all agricultural pilots, even those who are not customers of the company, can experience the training. However, those who purchase an aircraft from Aeroglobo are entitled to free transition training, carried out in three days, between theoretical and practical classes in the simulator. The student also receives a training manual and a checklist that can be attached to the pilot’s leg, which makes it possible to quickly and safely check all normal and emergency procedures. agairupdate.com | A 35

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In the transition training, after the theoretical learning, each pilot participates in three missions in the simulator, divided into weather, maneuvers and flight for evaluation All missions both normal and emergency procedures occur. Other training available is for recurrency, offered to pilots who have already attended the transition course in the past and feel the need to keep up to update. This training is conducted in two days, one for the theoretical part and the other on the simulator with two missions for each student.

In 2016, Aeroglobo became the first company in the world to fulfill all the requirements to be recognized as an Air Tractor certified and authorized Air Tractor Training Center. Today, Aeroglobo is still the only such training center with this certification for al Air Tractor models.

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NAAA INSIGHTS

National Agricultural Aviation Association

NAAA Members Don’t Just Join, They Belong

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AAA membership connections go beyond the exchange of business cards; NAAA members forge lasting ties with others who have common professional interests and business concerns. NAAA has a strong base of loyal members who faithfully renew their memberships each year because “it’s the right thing to do,” not just for their industry but also for their individual business. They also remain with NAAA year after year because of the connections they have made through the association. The networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities available through NAAA are unrivaled.

Although NAAA’s main objective is to bring operators, pilots, allied businesses and industry supporters together to promote and protect the aerial application industry, the value of membership goes far beyond that. Being a member of NAAA means being part of a grassroots community with people who love what they do, who understand the pressures of working from sunrise to sunset, the stress of a job being dependent on weather, and the tension that can occur being away from your family or even working with family.

What comes with this unique occupation is a great sense of pride from the people lucky enough to be associated with it. Our members are passionate individuals dedicated to an industry they love. They are first, second and third-generation ag aviators; they are spouses and families who work day to day within the operations; they are organizations that support ag operators when timing for parts or supplies is critical. NAAA members are the cream of the crop, and its members’ experiences, enthusiasm and dedication are what really capture the essence of NAAA membership.

“As the years have gone by NAAA has meant different things to me,” said pilot member Clyde

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Kornegay of Harlingen, Texas. He is a thirdgeneration ag pilot and the oldest son of Pat Kornegay, NAAA’s 2001–2002 president. Clyde reflected on his experiences at NAAA’s convention, which he has attended since childhood. “It began as a fun trip away from home to the convention to get to see lots of airplanes when I was a kid, then to a place to network with operators I might get to work for, then as a place to reconnect with fellow pilots and friends that I had worked with that I might not see anywhere else throughout the year to a place to get to see and interact with some of the latest trends in our industry with convention vendors.”

Your Wingman in Washington While many members of NAAA enjoy the camaraderie of membership, being a member is also about protecting your livelihood. NAAA is your wingman in Washington D.C. and having a dedicated team to lobby and advocate on your behalf is powerful. Every member makes a difference. The number of people who belong to NAAA directly impacts the level of influence the ag aviation industry has on Capitol Hill.

NAAA’s policy initiatives have directly affected operators’ bottom lines through tax savings and fighting for or against legislation depending on how it would impact members’ business operations.

NAAA promotes the positive image of the industry and works to recruit the next generation of ag pilots. NAAA membership also shows professionalism and is looked favorably upon by insurance underwriters.

“On a national level, the NAAA is right there for us,” pilot member Sandy Michaud of Corcoran, Calif., said. “They deal with things on a broad level that affect all of us from one coast to the other and in every state in the union that we do this great

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business in. They are there for us. They’re fighting for us. They’re helping to keep us in business so we can focus on our job.”

Last year, NAAA had several successes, including: • Working with EPA and crop protection product manufacturers to maintain a healthy inventory of products approved for aerial use without restrictions.

• Prompting EPA to reverse a policy expanding the areas for which an NPDES pesticide general permit for application over water would need to be obtained.

• Continuing to protect and add funding to the USDA’s Aerial Application Technology Research Unit, which has developed cuttingedge technologies and techniques to make aerial applications more precise and efficient.

• Ensuring towers are properly marked and geospatially logged and that UAVs are safely integrated into the national air space.

For a fuller account of the association’s successes in 2017 and ’18, visit tiny.cc/naaa-annual-report.

An Investment with High Returns Considering NAAA’s ever-expanding array of

member benefits, even its most ardent supporters would be hard-pressed to remember them all. As a member, you have access to all these perks: • Professional development programs such as PAASS and NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program • Informational resources on AgAviation. org, the NAAA eNewsletter and Agricultural Aviation, NAAA’s official magazine • Educational tools such as bill stuffers, presentations and curriculum guides • Exclusive marketing tools and directory listings • Discounts at the Ag Aviation Expo and rebates for referrals and participation in Operation S.A.F.E. pattern-testing clinics.

Allison Donner of Mid-States Aviation II Inc. in Cozad, Neb., understands the value of the information NAAA provides. “NAAA helps me stay educated on the issues as they come up,” Donner said. “Everything from tax information, to EPA regulations, to workforce laws and regulations. All those things affect my company and essentially the people that work with us.”

Operators can join NAAA for roughly $1.47 per

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day. Pilots’ dues are even less, just 60 cents per day. Those are small prices to pay for what you get in return.

You Reap What You Sow As with many things, the more involved you are with the association, the more you’ll get out of it. Volunteering on NAAA’s board or participating on committees can be a rewarding experience and an impactful way to support the industry.

Michael Hutchins, owner/operator of Custom Air Inc. in Roe, Ark., explained, “Being involved with the NAAA has personally afforded me many opportunities that I don’t think I would’ve had otherwise. I’m quite sure the friendships that I’ve made through my involvement will last a lifetime.”

For Hutchins, the shared sense of purpose and togetherness common among NAAA members was best exemplified by efforts to get to NAAA’s fall board meeting in Orlando in October

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2016. “While most people were leaving due to Hurricane Matthew, we were all doing our best to get there simply because it was something we had looked forward to all summer. We definitely come to work [at board meetings] to represent our state and/or business, and we sure have a good time doing it.”

One of the ways many of NAAA members have bonded and advanced their skill set is by going through the NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program which teaches participants how to communicate effectively with the public, media and government. Since its inception in 1995, more than 300 members have enhanced their leadership skills through the Leadership Training Program.

“It’s not everyday someone can say they have friends from coast to coast who are willing to help out in any way possible,” said Ashley Olivier. “We have shared the ups and downs of life together from celebrations to tragedies.

This association has proved the saying, ‘Friends turn into family.’” Olivier is an NAAA support member and her husband, Seth, is an operator member based in Delhi, La. Both are graduates of the NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program.

All in all, NAAA members who jump in and make a difference are what makes our association thrive. Pat Kornegay, owner/operator of Sun Valley Dusting Company in San Benito, Texas, sums membership up best. “We are a family, albeit sometimes dysfunctional, but always looking for a better way. The NAAA has always been there for me and for you whether you are a member or not. If not, come join us. You are already a part of the family. Come take your place and offer your opinions, experience and leadership potential to advance the way of life we all love.”

To join, call (202) 546-5722 or visit AgAviation.org/membership.

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ASU Welcomes Army Veterans to Pilot Training Staff

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), announced this week that Josh Grier (right) and Tony Tsantles (left) joined ASU’s training team. Grier was named the new Director of Training and Tsantles in the newest NVG Instructor.

ASU has added nine new employees this year, six of whom have served in the military.

Both Tsantles and Grier have extensive military experience and training.

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Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), announced that Josh Grier and Tony Tsantles joined ASU’s training team. Grier was named the new Director of Training and Tsantles as the newest NVG Instructor. ASU has added nine new employees this year, six of whom have served in the military. Both Tsantles and Grier have extensive military experience and training.

For more than 17 years, Grier worked in aviation serving with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army National Guard. He earned a Masters degree in Aeronautical Science with distinction from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics. As a combat aviator, he served in Afghanistan as a platoon leader in charge of AH-64D Apache attack helicopters. He also served in Iraq, Korea, Guam and Saudi Arabia.

“Grier is exactly the type of pilot that we wanted for our growing training program,” said former Army veteran pilot and ASU Director of Operations Justin Watlington. “We train pilots and crew members from all over the world that fly in a diversity of terrain.

Grier’s military flying experience and deployments have given him vast experience flying with NVGs. Our operators come to train for anything from simple civil aviation operations to complex search and rescue missions. They will glean from Grier’s knowledge and experience in addition to the rest of our team.”

Tsantles retired from the Army, took two weeks off and joined ASU. Before joining the team, he was stationed in Fort Drum in New York as an Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot and instructor flying

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. He served as an instructor for more than seven years. His experience also includes a deployment in South Korea where he inspected systems and component replacements on Army Black Hawks and was a medevac flight crew member.

The ASU training team also includes Army Aviation, combat veterans Dan Hutchison and Brad Brummett. Both are highly decorated and served in Vietnam, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Hutchison has been flying for 50 years as of August 2018.

ASU’s training program includes training pilots and crew members on initial, or recurrent training on night vision goggles, training FAA inspectors, and customized training for specialized missions.

ASU has trained pilots all over the world and also conducted training classes in Boise, Idaho. ASU has both the fixed wing and rotorcraft FAA inspector training contract. ASU has trained more than 6,000 pilots and crew members and more than 80 FAA inspectors since the company launched the training program in 1999.

“At a time when the aviation industry is looking for experienced pilots, we are honored that some of our nation’s finest are joining our ranks after serving their country,” said ASU President and retired Army aviator Jim Winkel. “ASU has a proud history of transitioning retired members of the military and active reserve and National Guard members to our team. Our pilots have flown all over the world. They have flown in different environments, landscapes, climates and missions. This expertise is priceless and adds great value to our customers’ training experience.”

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Ag Aircraft Showcased at 2018 New York Stewart Air Show Along with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Other Vintage and Military Aircraft

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housands of people gathered to take in the grandeur of vintage aircraft, modern military aircraft and agricultural aircraft during the annual New York Air Show at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, N.Y., in mid-September. Attending the event displaying the ag aircraft was ag pilot Mike Rutledge. Rutledge is the commanding officer of the West Point Aviation Department and Executive Flight Detachment at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., just off the Hudson River and near New Windsor. He also flies an AT-502 for Lutes Flying Service in Shipshewana, Ind., during the summer when he’s not teaching character development and military leadership at West Point.

Rutledge is also a former Navy SEAL. After an overwhelming response to his 2017 flying display with an AT-602, Bryan Lilley Airshows asked Rutledge to return for the 2018 performer lineup. He flew an AT-504 supplied by Air Tractor dealer Farm Air Inc. to the New York Airshow to perform an ag flying demonstration in a region where folks don’t likely, if ever, see ag planes. Rutledge’s performance was accompanied by an insightful commentary on the capabilities and benefits of modern aerial application.

Rutledge was in good company; the United States Air Force Thunderbirds were the air show’s main attraction along with several unlimited aerobatic acts and WWII displays. The New York Stewart Airshow is the largest airshow in the Northeast. Over 50,000 attendees were at the show and Rutledge gave seven inspectors from the FAA’s New York Flight Standards District Office a presentation on the AT-504 aircraft, systems, and capabilities of modern ag planes. He performed

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a perfectly choreographed demonstration for the FAA and International Council of Airshows Evaluator to earn permission to fly in the Air Show’s performance box.

Other major attractions at the New York Air Show were Mike Whiskus in the Lucas Oil Pitts, Matt Chapman in the Extra 330, and Kent Pietsch in his Interstate cadet, a WWII P-40 aerobatic demonstration, along with B-17 and B-25 performances. The U.S. Air Force was represented with aerial demos by C-17 and KC-135 demo teams, as well as U.S. Navy EA-18 Growlers.

In addition to the demonstration, Rutledge also promoted the importance of agricultural aviation to food, fiber and biofuel production, as well as to forestry and public health protection, by distributing NAAA’s “Flying for Your Food” brochure.

Bryan Lilley flew an AT-504 supplied by Air Tractor dealer Farm Air Inc. to the New York Airshow to perform an ag flying demonstration

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LOW & SLOW

Mabry I. Anderson An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation

Low & Slow — Prologue

A JN6H duster rests on the first dusting strip at Scott Field, Tallulah, Louisiana, during the summer of 1922. The sign indicates that some problems have not changed over the years!

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gricultural aviation, originally known as “crop dusting,” is a relatively new science, dating back to 1921. Nevertheless, compiling a reasonably accurate history of its development is a monumental

task, due to singular factors not generally associated with a widespread, prospering industry. Among them are a severe shortage of cohesive, written records; many technical developments by widely scattered individuals, rather than through planned group effort; poor distribution of advances in the art, resulting in thousands of hours of duplicated effort; and people motivated by the desire to fly rather than by economic ambition.

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As a result of these and other factors, more “hangar legends” were created than documented. And, in sifting through the evidence that does exist, it is extremely difficult to separate fact from fiction.

Fortunately, some favorable circumstances do exist. Notably, many of the real pioneers are still alive and can be interviewed “eyeball to eyeball.” Many of these people are personal friends of long standing, who have allowed us to do just this. Excellent cooperation has been received from firms and individuals, from every section of the country, who played a part in the development of the industry. Invaluable material, including photographs, personal documents, rare printed matter, yellowed newspaper clippings, and other memorabilia, has been supplied which makes it possible to compile a reasonably accurate history.

Unfortunately, in an undertaking of this scope, things that should be said are invariably omitted, and individuals who contributed greatly to the industry are overlooked. To include absolutely everything and everyone would obviously be an impossible task, and for this the author is sorry. The author is grateful and sincerely thankful to those who do not receive due recognition for their part in making the agricultural flying industry the vital, essential, and altogether fascinating business that it is today. Fly low and slow and keep your wheels out of the cotton!

—Mabry I. Anderson

Continuing next month with Chapter One — The Early Days Down South by Mabry I. Anderson.

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o old Scrooge, the Christmas spirit was a ghost. To the alcoholic beverage industry, the Christmas spirit is a bottle or can of some kind of alcoholic beverage. The alcoholic beverage industry sold billions of dollars of their Christmas spirit during the month of December, 2017. Some people express their Christmas spirit with Christmas cards; over 2 billion Christmas cards are sent in the US each year, and over 500 million e-cards are sent each year. For some people the Christmas spirit is their joy in their fellowship with family and friends. Some people consider Christmas as a time to enjoy the party spirit, eating and drinking together—millions of turkeys are sold each year. For some people the Christmas spirit is at parties where there’s all sorts of fun and games going on.

For many people the Christmas spirit is not so trivial or frivolous; there’s the sadness in the family of a loved one who has died during the year—it can be profoundly painful! A poet wrote, “My purse is full of money, but I cannot buy a toy, only a wreath of holly for the grave of my little boy.”

There’s the pain of a poor dad and mother who cannot buy their children any toys for Christmas.

The stores will have many toys to sell, but if the parents have no money to buy them, there might as well be no toys in the stores. Probably though, most people’s idea of the Christmas spirit is about giving gifts. G.K. Chesterton wrote, “When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings with toys at Christmas, why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?”

The correct answers about the Christmas spirit is found in the Bible. When the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would have a child called the Son of the highest, Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.”

And the angel departed from her (Luke 1:26-38).

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby

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Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy, as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever” (Luke 1:46-55).

Then we read about Zacharias, Elizabeth’s husband and father of John the Baptist. “And his father, Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied saying, ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel. For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of David His servant’” (Luke 1:67). Zacharias’ reaction was praising God. The angels said to the shepherds, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, ➤

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and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:8-14). After the shepherds went to see the Babe, “They returned glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them” (Luke 2:20).

The Holy Spirit had told Simeon he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word; for my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel” (Luke 2:26-32). Anna, an 84 year old woman, came up at that instant and gave thanks to the Lord (Luke 2:36-38).

Mary, Elizabeth, Zacharias, angels, shepherds, Simeon, and Anna, all had the same response.

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ased in Miami, United Turbine is a turbine MRO that deals only with Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6 engines. We interviewed Ossie Fernandez, general manager, to better understand their special

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What is United Turbine’s specialty?

Left: Compressor blades are examined individually, replaced if necessary.

Above: After disassembly, the parts are cleaned and made ready for inspection and measurement.

“Continental’s United Turbine specializes on P&WC PT6 repairs and overhauls. Installed on airframes such as the Cessna Caravan, the TwinOtter, the Pilatus PC-12 or the Daher TBM series, just to name a few, they have acquired a worldclass reputation for reliability. This is probably why it is the engine of choice, today, for all agricultural flying activities and are used in airframes such as the Schweizer Ag-Cat, Air Tractor AT502B, Frakes Turbo-Cat Models A/B/C, Pacific Aerospace 750, PZL-106 Turbo Kruk, or Thrush 510P. When flying low and when precision flying is of the upmost importance, pilots and business owners need to rely on an engine that is going to perform at 100%, every day and on every flight.

United Turbine is a logical technical partner, establishing a close working relationship to ensure aircraft availability.”

What determines the need for an overhaul?

“Obviously, the manufacturer of the engine publishes TBO limits, based on time in flight, cycles or calendar age. Not all users are legally required to observe these recommendations, users might continue to fly past recommended TBO depending on the rules they are operating under. But every operator knows that once TBO is due, or when operating in harsh conditions, should they continue to fly, they will have to pay extra attention to their engine. When faced with an engine that needs repairs or an overhaul, United Turbine is able to expedite the work. We understand the need for operators to keep their aircraft where it makes money: over the crops, not in the hangar!” ➤

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Top Left: PT6 engines arrive at Continental’s United Turbine facility from everywhere in the world. They are first uncrated and prepared for disassembly.

Top Center: All parts are inspected and a report is created, summarizing the exact state of each component.

Top Right: All accessories are inspected and tested, using specialized test benches.

Middle Left and Middle Center: Compressor blades are examined individually, replaced if necessary.

Middle Right: The most up-to-date Nondestructive Testing methods are used to make sure that each part is in perfect shape and meets manufacturers’ requirements.

Bottom Left: After the engine is thoroughly inspected, reassembly begins.

Bottom Center: Once through the overhaul process, the engine looks new and performs like new!

Bottom Right: The last step before shipping the engine back to the aircraft is a complete performance check on our test bench. This last step gives Continental’s United Turbine the confidence needed to offer a seven-year or TBO warranty on all overhauls.

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What’s the difference between agricultural operations and general aviation customers?

“Some factors influence the condition of an engine during its life. Repetitive high or low altitude operations, hot or humid climate, maritime or desert environment are the main causes for corrosion, compressor blade erosion or damage. Ag flying is a harsh environment, so we maintain a constant dialog with operators as, in most cases, they are repeat customers. In most cases, the relationship established between the MRO and the operator leads to great savings! We are able to combine our professional experience with the reality of daily operations. This means that we are rarely facing a situation where the engine needs to be pulled out early for an overhaul or repairs. These situations are either planned in advance or exceptional and we understand that these aircraft are flown for revenue, and that any down time means lost

revenue. This is why we are committed to short turnaround times. This is made possible by our experience on PT6 engines. It also means that we hold a large inventory of parts, in stock at all times, and that we offer a lease/loan program on selected engine models to our clients.”

United Turbine is now part of the Continental Motors Group?

“In 2015, United Turbine became part of the Continental Motors Group, increasing the reach of Continental into high-end of general aviation and professional applications and providing United Turbine with a strong financial backing, the means to invest even more in the latest equipment and hiring the best technicians and engineers available on the market. We are a certified as a Repair Station by the FAA, EASA and other Civil Aviation Authorities across the world and authorized to work on all PT6A, PT6T and T400 engines.”

You say that quality is everything and that you want your customers to keep flying, what happens in the case of an incident after an overhaul?

“Continental Motors has a reputation of standing behind its products and work, based on over a century of experience in aerospace.

We demonstrate that by offering a warranty program to our customers that is unique in the industry. We exceed the manufacturer’s original warranty by guaranteeing our overhauls for seven years or TBO (whichever comes first).

We also offer a loan/lease program on selected PT6 models for our fleet customers and for those that cannot bear the thought of a plane not flying.”

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TPE331 ADVISOR

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Propellers, Splines and SOAP The following are three good tips from CDA Services concerning the operation of the TPE331 turboprop engine.

PROPELLERS: Propeller imbalance is low frequency (33hz on 2000 RPM props) and (26 hz on 1591 RPM props). Low frequency and potentially high amplitude prop imbalance can be felt by the pilot in the aircraft. The prop imbalance is first transferred from the prop to the engine and then from the engine into the mounts and then onto the airframe.

Propeller vibration does have a wear and tear effect on the life of the engine and mounts, as well as the aircraft structure. If you experience cracking on the engine sheet metal parts like brackets, plenum chamber, tailpipe, etc., it is an indication of vibration. In addition, broken, loose or worn inserts, bolts, electrical connectors and plumbing are also an indication of prop imbalance that should be investigated.

Dynamic imbalance has an impact on your engines and aircraft life, so make sure you also conduct a dynamic balance after propeller

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installation and at intervals as required to keep it in balance.

Dynamic propeller balancing is the recommended final balance procedure. A statically balanced propeller may not resolve all issues with vibration of a prop in operation. Small mass distribution differences in individual blades, blade twist and or blade angle adjustment differences all have some impact on the dynamic prop balance.

Honeywell recommends propellers be dynamically balanced when installed on the engine and at each 1,000 hours of operation on the propellers, or at any time a state of imbalance is suspected as evidenced by vibration, roughness, loosening of engine mounts, hardware, etc.

If blades have been subject to erosion, nicks, or blending, consideration should be given to rebalance. Before each flight do a visual inspection of the prop blades for nicks or any visual damage.

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inspections and require lubrication of the splines at the time of inspection. Post-S/B 72-0416 starter generator splines have a torlon insert pressed into the starter gear shaft. This style requires much less frequent inspections and does not require lubrication at installation. In the event of a failed inspection the insert can be replaced individually.

Purge system: Your purge system is made up of two one way check valves, an accumulator, normally closed solenoid and a filter installed upstream of the accumulator.

The filter prevents contamination from entering into the system and has a periodic inspection requirement to remove and clean the purge filter. Of the two check valves one is mounted to the accumulator preventing air from escaping the accumulator. The second is installed in the flow divider and prevents fuel from entering into the purge system.

If your purge system is not operating correctly it is likely that one of these valves is leaking, restricted or improperly installed.

SOAP: Perform regular Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP) samples. This will help to identify any issues before they fail and create additional damage. It is ideal to pull the oil sample out of the tank shortly after shutdown before any contaminants are allowed to settle to the bottom of the tank.

Joe Price began his career in aviation in the US Air Force in 1984 as a crew chief on the F-4 Phantom and later on the F-16 Falcon. He spent four years as the Allison 250 program manager for TECI from 1996 to 2000. He started his career with CD Aviation Services in 2008 as the APU and TFE731 Sales Manager and eventually transitioned to Sales Manager for all of CD Aviation Services programs in 2015. He enjoys spending free time with his family at his home in the country. He also enjoys hunting, hiking, bicycling and motorcycling. If you require assistance, Joe is available to customers through email: Joe. price@cdaviationservices.com, or CD Aviation Services’ office / AOG line; 417.206.2327. CD Aviation Services is based in Joplin, Missouri. Visit their website at: cdaviationservices.com.

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edicine, like any science, is never in a steady state. We are constantly learning, and the state of the art is constantly changing. This change creates fric-tion for those of us in medical certification because regulations and policy tend to be static in nature and certainly slow to change. To alleviate this friction, we routinely evaluate our policies. However, over time, our periodic revisions do not always keep pace with the speed of what is happening in some areas of medicine. We felt such was the case with certain forms of cancer.

Reexamining Cancer In 2017, we had 1,887 Special Issuances (SI) for airmen suffering from various forms of cancer.

In the five-year period between 2013 and 2017, there were a total of only 76 denials for cancer.

One reason why this number is so low is because many airmen with cancer do not apply for medical certification, under the assumption that they are not qualified.

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treatment today, we realized that there were a lot of changes occurring. Cancer is always a tough condition to quantify, because there’s so much variety in this disease. Two different cancers may share little in many aspects besides the name. But what’s promising is that we’ve noticed a significant change in the approach to treatment with certain types of cancer. It used to be that certain cancers were curable, but many, if not most, were an all or nothing affair. If you could shrink it and kill it, or cut it out, you might survive. If you couldn’t, your options were limited to delaying actions to improve the quality of the time you had left.

Today, that is changing. Some types of cancer are now becoming manageable, chronic conditions. This means that while they might not be curable in the classic sense, they are not the existential threat they once were. So how does this affect airman medical certification, if an airman may more likely be managing a cancer?

Finding a Path to Yes To answer the previous question, we decided to hold a Federal Air Surgeon’s Oncology Summit.

We’ve previously used this approach on complex medical issues with great success. The mission of the summit is to find a path to YES, so that more airmen can receive a medical certificate. In order to do that safely, we must not only educate our own policy makers, but also the visiting experts who are helping us. To that end, we scheduled a three-day meeting in early September 2018.

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and pharmacology.

The first day of the summit focused on explain-ing to our visiting experts how medical certification works. This is important because clinical and regula-tory medicine use very different approaches. Our major concern is subtle and sudden incapacitation that would endanger the National Airspace System (NAS) and the environmental challenges a pilot could face. On the second day, our FAA medical experts focused on learning about the latest in cancer research and assessing the risks of both the disease itself and the treatments. The variety within the broad category of different cancers, in addition to the variety of treatment options, meant there was quite a bit of ground to cover.

The final day of the summit was dedicated to both groups of experts working together to see where changes might be made. What cancers could the FAA safely certificate depending on the treatment and prognosis? Could the FAA safely monitor these pilots who were traditionally denied medical certificates? What are reasonable recheck time periods?

These are just a few of the many questions that are on the path to YES. Building that path will improve our ability to make reasonable, risk-based decisions for these airmen. While it’s still a bit too early to share any outcomes or changes, I’m confident this summit was a positive step for airmen facing a cancer diagnosis.

Dr. Michael Berry received an M.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and an M.S. in Preventive Medicine from Ohio State University. He is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Aerospace Medicine. He served as an FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner and Vice-President of Preventive and Aerospace Medicine Consultants for 25 years before joining the FAA. He also served as both a U.S. Air Force and NASA flight surgeon.

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The Mosquito Research & Control Unit (MRCU) of the Cayman Islands was formed in 1965 to address the serious mosquito problem which was considered a severe deterrent to economic development. Written records concerning mosquitoes here date back to 1834 when the Marquis of Sligo wrote “the mosquitoes there amount to quite a national misfortune”.

The integrated programme established by Dr. Marco Giglioli O.B. E., the unit’s first Director, uses a combination of physical, biological and chemical control techniques coupled with ongoing scientific research, and gained him national and international recognition. Since its inception there has been strong public and political support for the programme.

MRCU currently employs about 40 personnel, organised into various administrative, research and operational sections. The aircraft section’s hangar facility, which is separate from the main headquarters and laboratory, is located at Owen Roberts International Airport , Grand Cayman.

Aerial spraying operations started in Grand Cayman in 1970 and today account for about ninety percent on flying tasks undertaken by the Unit. Others include routine photoreconnaissance and survey flights, both for MRCU and other government departments.

Only ground spraying equipment is used in the two Sister Islands, which lie some ninety miles northeast of Grand Cayman. The aircraft section is also tasked with responding to emergencies such as oil spills, post storm damage assessment,

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Rapid economic development has resulted in an operational requirement for low level flight over congested areas so only turbine powered aircraft are now used, the Unit operating a single seat Rockwell Marsh S2R-T and dual cockpit Ayres S2R-G6. The Marsh is primarily used for adulticide spraying and normally restricted to “within sight of land” operations, but can be converted for treating oil spills. The Ayres is equipped for off shore work, can be fitted with an external camera pod or reconfigured for applying larvicide granules or adulticide spraying. Both aircraft are equipped for night spraying with gyro flight instruments, work lights etc. Del Norte DGPS equipment is used for flight track guidance and mainframes, lightbar’s and data logger software has recently been upgraded by the manufacturer. The Unit’s differential tower is centrally located on Grand Cayman giving coverage to about 25 miles radius, including all land areas and beyond. DGPS coverage for the Sister Islands would only be necessary for oil spill treatment and would require either a second differential tower or use of a satellite data link.

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The Section also works closely with MRCU scientists working on applications technology and pesticide resistance. Mosquito breeding cycles depend on both tide levels and rainfall so year round control is necessary, the peak season coinciding with the main rains which normally fall between May and November. Island-wide networks of light traps, rainfall gauges and tide gauges are maintained, with traps collected daily to monitor adult mosquito populations and determine spray threshold levels. Larval survey teams are regularly deployed to check swamps and breeding sites. There are thirty five resident species of mosquitoes on the Islands, some species posing a public health threat. Breeding and life cycles of individual species vary widely, as do control strategies and techniques.

Unfortunately Aedes albopictus or the “Asian Tiger mosquito” reached Grand Cayman in the middle of 1997.

On a positive note a recent infestation of Aedes aegypti appears to have been eradicated.

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a 33 litre (8.8 USG) per minute flow rate of delivered mix is used. Droplet recovery and ongoing field monitoring trials conducted by MRCU scientists show emission droplet sizes of 40 to 45 microns VMD, with a target droplet size 12 to 17 microns VMD, using a typical carrier oil based chemical mix delivered from 50 to 70 feet AGL. Only materials approved for mosquito control by such recognised regulatory bodies as UKPSD, USEPA and WHO are permitted. Current adulticide active ingredient’s in use are Fenthion, Permethrin and Naled, all applied at label application rates.

Technical grade pesticides are imported and formulated locally by the Unit.

To address environmental and pesticide resistance concerns, MRCU is actively developing a larvicide programme using both residual and “single brood” larvicides, both applied in granular form. Trial efforts, using different equipment, droplet sizes and rates, to apply larvicide in liquid form have been discontinued because of inadequate mangrove canopy penetration. Granular dispersal equipment includes a SSF spreader and locally modified Duke Metering Unit which is ground calibrated to accurately establish flow rate and appropriate roller RPM. The residual larvicide in use is the

insect growth regulator Methoprene, with granules applied at 3.5 kg per hectare (3.12 lb./acre) on a 20 metre (66 foot) swath. In the past this material has given 6 to 8 weeks effective control but because of cost, residual larvicides have mainly been used to treat swamp areas adjacent to the main tourist areas, therefore minimising adulticide spraying and noise in those areas.

The Methoprene formulation costs around US$44 per kilogram so around US$1000 worth of material is dispersed for every minute of emission, making accuracy essential. DGPS ground speed information (calibration ground speed normally 115mph) has improved application accuracy. As a precautionary measure, treatment areas are divided into 50 to 60 hectare work parcels and calibration ground checked after treatment of each parcel.

The “single brood” larvicide is a formulation of the biological compound Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, applied at between 2.8 and 11 kg/ ha (2.5 to 10lb./acre) depending on stage of larval development. Locating breeding sites and larval development information plus precise application timing are prerequisites for success, particularly at lower application rates.

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Geographically the Islands are located within a “high risk” area for oil spills, with about 4.5 million gallons of crude oil passing daily. MRCU aircraft are on standby as part on the overall response effort, initially for spill surveillance, followed by treatment with dispersants if coastal areas are threatened. A supply of Corexit 9500 is bulk stored at the aircraft section’s airport facility, with another storage facility presently being constructed at the airport on Cayman Brac for coverage of the two Sister Islands. Dependent on factors such as chemical composition, spill thickness and weathering, application rates vary between 2 and 10 USG per acre, and must be determined by trial swaths at the spill site. Boom and nozzle spray gear is used. Should treatment of a large spill be necessary, this would be a “ holding operation” until such time as Coast Guard C130’s arrived from the USA. During the main hurricane season (June to November), the Section is required by the National Hurricane Centre to maintain operational readiness to provide, in the event of a hurricane or severe tropical storm, post storm damage assessment, as soon as flying conditions permit. This is to ➤ agairupdate.com | B 35

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he Christmas spirit has eluded me for years. I don’t know why exactly. Maybe it’s because I’ve spent so many holiday seasons away from home. Maybe I’ve become a scrooge and all the hustle and bustle of the holidays has simply become nothing more than a big annoyance.

You just can’t get much done during the holidays. Traffic is monstrous, and the stores are filled with a frenzied pack of people armed to the teeth with credit cards and their own idea of good intentions. Peace and goodwill to all, but you’d better get the hell out of my way because my son needs that new forty two inch T.V. to play his video games on.

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I recall a Christmas many years ago. Way back at the outer edge of my memory. We didn’t have much, but I didn’t know that. Holiday dinners were simple. Our family was small. Our house was small. Just about everything was small, except the love we shared. That particular aspect was larger than the whole wide world. I didn’t realize it then, until I got older and saw what a world without love looked like.

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Grandma sang with us as well, but she usually preferred to sit back and listen. I still recall her sweet smile as she rocked in her chair and played conductor.

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When we made our decorations, I would manage to get a paper airplane or two propped in the plastic branches. Colored red and green and an adolescently drawn Santa Claus at the controls.

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I hang my little airplanes on the tree. We still have to have one because the daughter comes over and she needs that sort of thing. She and my wife insist on a real tree and we make a trip to the tree yard and go through the ages old process of picking one.

I like the little ‘Charlie Brown’ trees.

The girls always opt for one that looks like a one hundred year old great Sequoyah and takes up half the living room. There’s a little decoration party with Christmas music and hot cocoa.

Then we all stand back and say, “That’s the prettiest tree we ever had.” I might adjust the little airplanes just a bit, step back again and agree.

Once that’s all done, things settle down, and the house is quiet again, I’ll listen real close to the shadows in the back of my mind and hear my mother singing ‘Silent Night’. I’ll recall the little bent tree my sister and I hung paper decorations on, and the one far away me and my buddies made once from some old sticks, with a camouflage poncho tucked around the bottom. We decorated it with spent brass of various calibers, ammo links, and flare casings. We used a few shiny new bore brushes wired together for a star. And I thank God for giving us the chance to do all of it.

I also think of all those who are alone, those who are just trying to survive another day, people who are out there on the fringes, just beyond reach and I wish they have a merry Christmas because they’re the ones who need it the most.

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NTSB Identification: GAA18CA401 Date: July 05, 2018 Location: Rochelle, IL Aircraft: Grumman G164 Injury: None The pilot of the turbine powered airplane reported that, during takeoff for an aerial application flight, he failed to move the power lever from the ground idle position to the flight position. During takeoff, the airplane did not attain sufficient airspeed, aerodynamically stalled about 50 ft above ground, impacted terrain, and came to rest inverted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and empennage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: GAA18CA415 Date: July 10, 2018 Location: De Land, IL Aircraft: Air Tractor AT 502 Injuries: None The pilot reported that, after an aerial application flight, during the landing roll in a rain shower and with a crosswind, the tailwheel-equipped airplane hit a “bump” and became airborne. He added that the airplane was slow, drifted left, and touched down hard. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway and ground looped.

The pilot added that, he should have possibly landed further down the runway to avoid the bumps that sent him back into the air.

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The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage and left wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

An automated weather observation system located about 19 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 260° at 12 knots. The pilot landed on runway 18.

NTSB Identification: CEN18LA270 Date: 07/13/2018 Location: Bismarck, IL Aircraft: Air Tractor AT 602 Injuries: Serious On August 13, 2018, about 1815 central daylight time, an Air Tractor 602 agricultural airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground while maneuvering during aerial application near Bismarck, Illinois.

The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed.

The local aerial application flight was being conducted under the provisions of Federal Code of Regulations Part 137. The flight originated at 1745 from the Vermillion Regional Airport (DVN), Danville, Illinois.

A witness, who was an agricultural pilot, observed the airplane maneuvering at low altitude and it appeared to go into a flat spin. The airplane impacted the ground and the pilot was taken to the hospital by local responders.

NTSB Identification: CEN18LA342 Date: 08-17-18 Location: Whitewater, KS Aircraft: Cessna A188 Injuries: None On August 17, 2018, about 1815 central daylight time, a Cessna A188 airplane, performed a forced landing near Whitewater, Kansas. The pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated without a flight plan. The local flight originated from Newton, Kansas about 1800.

According to a preliminary statement provided by the pilot, following his first aerial application pass, the pilot turned the airplane to begin his second pass. During the climbing turn, the pilot detected something wrong with the airplane’s performance. The pilot maneuvered the airplane to perform a forced landing to a corn field. The airplane was substantially damaged during the landing.

The airplane was retained for further examination.

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It Ain’t Right - Part 2

L I got a call from a very nice man, who said he was with the LA Dept. of Agriculture and that he would like to come out to the airport to discuss a matter with me regarding a chemical drift claim.

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ast month I prefaced Part 1 of this 2-part article by saying generally speaking lawyers are not my favorite people, especially those advertising on billboards and television. My daughter is married to a wonderful Christian man who happens to be a lawyer and I have owned three airplanes with a dear friend who is a lawyer; my disclaimer!

The summer of 2001, I was flying my fourth year on the Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Program. I had a small field of about 25 acres to spray. The field was oriented east to west and bordered on the south by a state highway.

To the north was a tree line alongside a creek and a nursery on the west. The wind was out of the north (proven by previous patterns on my GPS card). Approximately 150 yards away, I observed two men standing in what appeared to be a garden holding some sort of utensils (hoe, rake, shovel, etc.). Before beginning the job, I laid down a line of smoke, like I always do, to determine the wind. I knew it was out of the north, but I put the smoke down to show the men that it was moving slowly towards the south and not towards them. As it turned out, there was a shed due west of my cotton field maybe one football field away and there was another man sitting on a stool under the shed.

I never saw him. About two days later, I was visited by someone from the Dept. of Agriculture investigating a claim that three people had been sprayed by an ag plane. It had been determined to be mine. Initially, only the man under the shed claimed to be made sick. The other two I saw in the garden took him to the hospital.

Strangely enough, after a lawyer was brought in on the situation, the other two decided they were sick, too. As I understand it, the clothes of all three men were tested, but showed no traces of organophosphate poisoning. However, their clothes were burned anyway.

Several things to consider here; first In My Opinion, none of the three men got any chemical on them and they were lying through their teeth. Second: Malathion is almost as harmless as distilled water. It is listed in the Ld 50 charts (parts per million to kill 50% of the test animals) as having a rating of 1,500 and methyl parathion, at the time probably the most common cotton insecticide, had a rating of 15. Malathion may very well be the most “environmentally friendly” insecticide on the market. You could damn near go swimming in the stuff and not get sick if you washed it off. If they really and truly had some drift over on them and I do not think they did, why didn’t they just wash it off? Since they worked in a nursery, they should have had some knowledge of the safe handling of chemicals.

Around the first week of November 2001, I completed my boll weevil flying for the year. I flew my Turbine Thrush back to Rayville, LA and tied it down on the ramp. About three or four days after that, I got a call from a very nice man, who said he was with the LA Dept. of Agriculture and that he would like to come out to the airport to discuss a matter with me regarding a chemical drift claim. Oh boy! Knots in the stomach.

According to the nice man with the LA Dept. of Agriculture, on October 21, 2001, a Sunday, my airplane had been identified as the ag plane that was observed to “sfwoop” (that’s the way he said it) down on a cotton field between two houses and dump a large amount of liquid, some of which drifted over on several people who had gathered after church over at one of these houses. The nice man from the LA Dept. of Agriculture said he had already talked to other ag pilots around here. All denied knowing anything about the incident. But, when my airplane was spotted on the ramp, the poor insecticidecontaminated folks positively identified it as the culprit. When the alleged incident happened,

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they all “got sick” and called several ambulances which took them to a hospital in Monroe.

Of course, they also called the lawyer who just happened to advertise on their Sunday Morning Gospel Hour. The only problem was, initially, they seemed to be unable to agree on exactly what the airplane looked like.

Some said it had two wings, others said it had only one.

Some said it had a long, yellow nose and others said it was round and flat. There were two things they knew for sure; they were damn sure it was yellow and they were damn sure said it was my airplane!

I showed the nice man from the LA Dept. of Agriculture the daily tachometer sheets I keep when flying. They showed my airplane was parked at tach “IN” time, 2016.7 on Friday the 19th of October in Woodworth LA. The next tach “OUT” time also was also 2016.7, the following Monday, the 22nd, proving conclusively my airplane was 130 miles south of where these poor, upstanding, churchgoing people got sprayed. I feel sure the nice man with the LA Dept. of Agriculture explained this to the honorable attorney who advertised on the Sunday Morning Gospel Hour, ‘cause I never heard a word from them again.

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Young Topdressing Pilot Learns Lessons

by Mike Feeney

Left: Mr. Michael Feeney (author), who made a perfect onewheel landing at the New Plymouth Airport walks away from his aircraft with his crash helmet.

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equence of events: Had been safely ‘lofting’ off an undulation, clearing gate and hedge using 20° flap. Had experienced some fertiliser flow disruption due clods of grass and soil mixed with wet product, but was clearing these despite the small hopper outlet size of Cessna 180.

I expected matters to improve as loader worked the heap. I had noticed him using bucket to clear grass away and mix wet fertiliser with dry during the three minutes I was away on each sortie.

During previous take-off, I noted the windsock “flicking” as I went past and thought of reducing load for next trip to eight cwt. (0.4 tonne). When landing, I noted the ‘sock hanging limply, signalled loader to reduce load by one cwt. for next load, but accepted the load he had in bucket.

As I opened throttle, I noted the ‘sock “twitching” a little. Just as tail was rising, I felt a gust hit from right side which tried to weathercock aircraft to right. Tail sank back nearly to

ground and airspeed stagnated. With 300 metres gone, I yanked the hopper lever to jettison load. It moved about an inch, then jammed solid. Aircraft became airborne, but squashing/mushing at very high angle-of-attack. It was far too late to abort take-off as just past the hedge there was a very steep deep gulley.

Whilst nearly tearing the hopper lever from its mounting brackets, I steered directly toward the gateway in an attempt to at least get the main-wheels through it. At about three feet off ground, I nearly managed it, but the left tyre struck the top of the heavy strainer-post on which the wooden gate was hanging. I felt and heard a “deep” resounding “thud” as the undercarriage leg separated from the fuselage. Still unable to jettison any of the load, the C-180 pitched nose down, recovered from the impact yaw and fell into the gulley. I held the nose down, retracted the flap to 10°, rolled to the right to avoid hitting the rapidly approaching hill face and flinched

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Location: Jim Hurley’s airstrip, New Zealand.

Time: Approx 12:00 February 9th, 1961.

Conditions: 18° C. Wind NW at 5-10 knots.

Airstrip: 3% downslope, firm grass, 400 metres. Undulations at take-off end, low boxthorn hedge at end with closed gate.

Product: Superphosphate scooped from pile on grass. Bottom few inches wet.

Payload: Nine cwt. (1,008 lbs./0.45 tonne). Fuel remaining approx: 1.3 hours.

Take-off weight: Approx. 3,000 lbs.

Aircraft: ZK-BUI. 1957 Cessna 180, 230 bhp Continental 0-470.

Windsock location: Halfway down strip on right side.

Pilot: Six-foot male, 20.2 years, In-command 512 hrs., Cessna 180 320 hrs.

as power and telephone wires flashed overhead. I then climbed clear of the winding gully.

When I looked out of the open left side window, I noted the gear leg was gone. I could not look out the right side due to my shoulder harness and the reduced cockpit size because of the hopper configuration intrusion into cockpit.

As I flew back to the strip, I sighted a Cessna undercarriage leg lying near the bottom of the gully and cleverly deduced that it could well be from my aircraft. Then, as I approached the strip, I saw the loader performing some form of very energetic dance. He was jumping up and down, pointing vigorously at his left arm then turning and pointing in the direction of New Plymouth, our main maintenance and repair base.

As I turned, I saw the shadow of my aircraft. The right leg was still attached, but whether it was damaged and the wheel and tyre serviceable, I could not determine.

The aircraft seemed to be handling OK, given that it was in an overloaded state. The stabiliser trim screw-jack tested OK, but I could not run it too far back due to the extreme aft centreof-gravity position. Jim Hurley’s strip was far too short to land on when fully loaded. Rural Aviation’s main base at New Plymouth was the optimum choice as it would greatly assist the engineers

to have the damaged aircraft delivered right to their ‘doorstep’.

I radioed based on the HF radio, informed of the mishap and said I would be coming to New Plymouth. As I set off, I noticed the wind was becoming gusty and turbulent and the windsock was standing out. With a near-full hopper load behind my back, I pondered what would happen if the right wheel dug in and flipped me inverted on touch-down.

About half-way back, the boss himself, Miles King, came up on the radio and said they had told the tower about my ETA and situation. Miles told me to orbit south of the field so he could come up in a Cessna 150 to take a look at the undercarriage and rear end of my machine. I was somewhat nervous when the aerodrome came in sight; but mainly because I anticipated getting a right bolicking and probably the sack. On our company frequency, which was shared by some other operators, Miles asked me to try the hopper lever again. Nothing came out. He then went lower and said the right wheel appeared to be OK and the tailplane looked undamaged.

That was a relief, as I was somewhat concerned that it might do something strange at lower airspeed. I had never landed a C-180 at such a high weight.

Miles suggested I make a long approach onto the lengthy grass strip that ran past the hangar.

I noted quite a crowd in front of the

hangar, which made me cringe. Miles said, “Don’t get too slow on final. I’ll see you on the ground young fellow!”

He peeled away leaving me to face the growing audience of engineers and office staff. What I did not know was that a NAC DC-3 was due in and the onlookers included quite a number of passengers and their friends. I was also not aware that some person, who listened in on our HF frequency, had phoned the local newspaper that despatched a reporter to the Bell Block aerodrome to capture the “drama”.

The event became even more dramatic because the NZ broadcasting people picked up on it, which meant that my mother heard on the evening news.

I had not intended to mention this embarrassing event, as she was already most concerned over my becoming a topdressing pilot.

I flew miles downwind before turning onto a long final approach with some gusty crosswind from the left.

The nor-westerly was really kicking in by now. I set the flap to 30 degrees and trimmed well forward as the 180 was tending to pitch up. The approach was flat with substantial power on, prop to full increase, cowl flaps full open, carb heat to cold. As the threshold fence approached, flaps to 40°, I began to feel more confident.

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wheel onto the soft grass to see what would happen. It felt good. The tyre was still inflated and the undercarriage leg felt normal. I rolled the right wing down, which brought the hopper load and centre-of-gravity more over the right gear and the machine felt quite happy.

With the hangar getting nearer on my left side, I pulled the mixture control back to idle-cutoff and the left wing ever so gently lowered to the grass. Then, even with the yoke full back, the nose pitched down, dug in, and I was looking at the grass as the 180 stopped in a very short distance. That is all there was to it, really. The left wing was virtually undamaged with just some grass stains on the tip. The engineers jacked up the left side and trundled the aircraft away straight into the repair shop.

Senior Ops. Manager, Frank Ferrier took me into the office and listened to my explanation. Frank said almost nothing until he opened a cupboard and asked me if I felt like a whiskey?

I accepted happily, even though I had rarely tasted Scotch.

Later over a beer in the pub, Don Erceg, a senior pilot, informed me that for reasons which nobody could quite determine the 180 I was flying was a bit of a dog performance-wise.

When we tried to empty the hopper, we found the outlets hopelessly blocked with a mix of thick grass clods, wet soil and wet superphosphate fertilizer. It had packed down so firmly that a jemmy bar and spade had to be used to remove it.

I am fairly sure that when I completed Jim Hurley’s topdressing a few days later, I made a deduction for his load of fertiliser which ended up on the ground in New Plymouth. I certainly recall asking him if he wanted me to pay for his demolished gate. He just smiled and said that he had intended replacing it anyway.

It would be difficult to conceive of a more potentially hazardous situation than that described above.

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1. An inexperienced pilot and loader driver. Both just 20 years of age.

2. Highly hygroscopic fertiliser dumped onto soft wet grass days prior to spreading.

3. An undulating airstrip with a fence and hedge at the take-off end.

4. An early model hopper outlet design that was too small.

5. An upper wind pattern from the northwest which are known to more experienced pilots to suddenly affect surface winds.

I was fortunate the wheel struck the post and pitched the aircraft nosedown. Had it not, I believe the tailplane would have struck the gate and suffered damage, probably rendering the heavy aircraft uncontrollable.

If a pilot feels pressured to accept product dumped on wet ground, he must load the higher material first.

Clear the ground of grass and move the fertilizer onto it before loading. Mixing the wet fertilizer and grass is bound to lead to trouble with poor flow and distribution. If it must be carried, reduce the load and be absolutely certain there is no material hung up in hopper.

Of course, my serious error was not asking to reduce the load earlier.

The half minute needed to do that for that last bucket would have saved my company much expense and trouble.

Also, did not follow my own unease about wind conditions and consequently experienced a tailwind gust at the worst possible stage of take-off. I urge new chaps to sit and watch the windsock for a while to note trends.

Permanent fences at the end of aerial topdressing airstrips are absolutely insane. If they are not droppable or temporary, they must be located so as to be below strip level. Otherwise, as per the CAA “Guideline” document, they should be about 180 metres further out from the defined airstrip end. The CAA

declined to make this mandatory.

If pilots remember nothing else from this memoir, note: “With overloaded ag-aircraft, a standard height fence at the end of an airstrip reduces the effective operational length by at least 100 metres!”

Part of the reason I decided to leave NZ in 1963, along with the very high income tax paid by topdressing pilots and the natural desire to “see the world”, was the continuing battle with some area managers over airstrip standards. Some of us tried to have dangerous fences removed, or altered, and other nasty airstrips improved or banned. I was rather outspoken and so became an annoyance to my much older Area Manager.

New Zealand lost five topdressing pilots that year. The topdressing pilots’ union, AGPANZ, was formed just after I moved to Australia. By having to do the Australian Class One Ag-Pilot Rating, I learnt much and felt privileged to be approved to teach new Class Two pilots on the job.

By my reckoning, there have been 140 ag-pilots killed in New Zealand since 1950, 68 years; a terrible toll for a peacetime operation, the purpose of which is simply to distribute some manure onto some paddocks. Has it been worth it?

I guess it depends on one’s point of view. Federated Farmers would say yes.

I think the economic historians would say a definite yes, as the advent of aerial agriculture vastly improved the nation’s productivity and went a long way to solving the most concerning erosion situation. The pilots’ widows, children, parents and friends might well see it differently.

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1974 Grumman, G164A, N9688, AG CAT, P&W Model: R-1340AN-1 HYD, S/N:8524, 600HP, Engine Time 90.0 Engine Installed: 02-5-17, Overhaul By: Tulsa Aircraft Engines, Prop Specs: Hamilton Standard, Model:12D40, S/N:T187149, Blades: AG-100-2, TIME:165.0, Modifications/Conversions: Propeller O/H 06-12-2015 BY Memphis Propeller Service, Recovered Vertical Fin, Rudder, Horizontal Stabilizers, Elevators with Ceconite 101, Poly Fiber Date: 4-16-2013. $110,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

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1972 G164A Ag Cat, Clean air plane with 800 SMOH Covington, hyd prop 230 SOH, SATLOC, transitioning to turbine, cps, spreader, airfoil booms, dry engine. Great airplane, annual due.

Great condition no fertilizer damage, northern air frame. $37,500 OBO 662721-0211

G-164B AgCat, 400 Gallon Super B. Ground up restorations better than new. Raised Metal Wings, 115 Gallon Fuel, New Tail Spring, Main Gear, Tires Tubes, Brakes, 38” Gate Box, 400 Gallon Hopper. Buyer supplies firewall forward. Expected finish dates March 1st and October 1, 2019. To speak for a production slot, contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213. $325K

1962 Light Frame Ag Cat R-985, 11025 TT, 825 SMOH, SATLOC M-3, Bottom Load Single Point Fuel System, 80 Gallon Fuel, 25” Transland Gate, New Transland 8 Vane Large Intake Spreader, Smoker, Flagger, Oil Filter Kit, Stainless Steel Booms with CP-09 Nozzles, Heavy Landing Gear, Locking Tailwheel. Additional Info In Spec Sheet. $65,000 Call Chad at 701-400-1113.

1978 B Model 600. 7400 TT. 4 hrs SMOH 4hrs SPOH. Aircraft completely refurbished by Hershey Flying Service in 2004 @7302 TT. Satloc M3.New 330 gal Hershey Hopper. Aircraft is like new. Has not sprayed since Rebuild.

Tulsa Engine and Prop OH by Northwest Propeller. $150,000. Contact Arvid @ 701-430-0215

G-164C Model AgCat, Serial #43C, N3407G - Ground up restoration better than new. Second to last C model ever produced. Raised Metal Wings, Stainless Steel Belly, Relined 500 gallon Hopper, 115 Gal Fuel, New Tires, Tires, Brakes, Tail Spring, Main Gear have been checked and magnafluxed. Air Frame will be finished by the end of 2018. Buyer supplies firewall forward. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213. $425K Mint ‘’450” Super-Cat! Start up the safe & sound way. DAF Combo, 12V, 46 fuel, 99% original. 0-SIRAN A&E&P. Looks and flies like new. Earn while you learn, $109K. Owner will trade for ‘’people’’ plane. AmAg, 870-886-2418 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 1975 Grumman Ag Cat G-164A, N48399, 3162.0 TTAF, SATLOC, SS Booms, Air, 119 Gallon Fuel. $175,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

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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

G164B Ag Cat, N8834H, SN1B, 7266TT, 227 SMOH R1340, 23D40311. Fresh rebuild, better than new! As seen in Savannah, GA Call Mike Deck at SKY TRACTOR LLC 701-636-5880 or 800-437-5319

1963 Light Frame Cat, 12,306 TTAF, 1014.0 SMOH on R-985, 802.1 SPOH on Hamilton Standard Model 2D30, Hershey Tips, Weathereo Fan, Trailing Edge Booms, Smoker, Automatic Flagman. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1539 to see spec sheet. $40,000 Call Darryl at 479-935-4891 Banner-Tower “Show-Cat”, less E&P $30K haul-away, or fully restored w/0IRAN A&E&P (270-SMOH Covington R985) for $125K. Call 870-759-1692 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

1969 G-164A, 6590 TT, P&W R-985AN-14B, 5083.07 TT, 822 SMOH, Prop was overhauled on 5-10-04 with AG-100-2 blades, Locking Tail Wheel, Ceconite, Hershey Tips, Airwolf Oil Filter, Metalized Wings, Brackett Air Filter, Weathero Fan and Trailing Edge Booms.

Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1180 to see spec sheet for more details. $65,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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

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1984 Ag Cat Super B, N3627G, TTAF: 14,336.0, Engine TT: 10,849.0 PT6A -15AG, Equipment: Big Fuel – 120 gals – 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, Agrinautics Ground Adjustable Fan, Elevator Servo, Goosefeet Aileron Servo’s, CP Nozzles w/ Drop Airfoil (DAF) Booms. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1055 to see spec sheet for more details. $345,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701636-5881

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1995 AT-502B, N60893, TT 8602, PT6A-34 TT: 13,804.9 SHOT: 188.4, Hartzell prop TT: 3682.2 SOH: 0.0 Annual inspection due 1/1/19. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 17,312.0 (in 8710.0 hrs.) Bantam SATLOC, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, CP Nozzles, A/C, Hopper rinse, Wingman, Smoker, Lane electric brake and fan, 38” gate. Price reduced to $300,000 Call Darryl at 479-935-4891

2015 AT-504-34AG, 825TT, P&W 5 year/ 2500hr warranty, Night Vision Goggle Certified(NVG), SATLOC bantam w/Intelliflow, A/C, cockpit heat, smoker, Reabe digital hopper quantity system, am safe shoulder harness, single point fuel auto fill, big fuel, Garmin com radio, audio panel, transponder, hopper rinse, CP11 nozzles, 3” load. Digital Attitude Indicator, NDH, 920-205-5900

Two Hole Ag Cat project for sale. Call Storm Aeronautics for more details.

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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 Col. Joe Kittinger’s G164A Sky-Writer/ (2) 2018 Super A+600 Queen Cats!

350gal H-V TL Combos, B-Cabins, T.S.Tails, 0-SMOH AF/E/P. See to believe! Bank on Four Wings. Fly SAFER, CHEAPER & Do Better Work!

For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

2011 AT-802A, 802A-0397, N802KP, Engine: PT6A-67AG PCE-RD0235, 5200HRS. TSN Airframe and Engine, September 2018 Annual, September 2018 Paint job and all new stainless steel camlocs, 1631HRS. Since FCU and fuel pump overhaul, 76HRS. Since Annual, HSI, new CT blades, new CT segments, OH vane ring, inner liner repair, outer liner repair, power section IRAN, prop IRAN, starter/generator OH. Aircraft Equipment: SATLOC G4, 10” hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, load hawg, turbine conversions single point fuel, Fast Start, LED nose lights, LED strobe/navs, Garmin 796, ELT, Com radio, and transponder. $735,000 Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft 870-857-3744 One Time Offer - 1992 AT-502B, 12,800 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, 20 since hot, Bantam 7” Screen, Com Radio, CP’s, Smoker, No Trades. Excess to our needs. Fly it away for $225K. Call 309303-5161

2010 AT802-65A, 4100hrs A&E, hot

by Prime Turbines 750hrs ago, fast start, smoker, wingman, ag laser, wig wag nose lights,10” hydraulic ,gate w/ hemisphere controller, Hatfield fuel, G4 w/ flow control(IntelliFlow),com/ audio panel, Reabe turn window & tank quantity gauge, new main gear, new tail gear. 920-205-5900 2013 AT-602, 3,250 TTAE, BANTAM, LANE BRAKE, NDH $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2009 AT-402B -15, 2600TT 0SPOH, no damage, 3p window, heat, shadin, big fuel, cps, SATLOC, hangared, fresh annual. Will lease out in Canada $525K USD. Call Keith at 204-325-7206

2001 AT-502B -34AG, TT 11228, hot section 1384, No damage history.

Wings, Paint, New Landing Gear, Partial refurb in 2012. 3240 hours since wings done. VG’s, AFS check valves CP 11’s, SATLOC Bantam W/Intelliflow, Load Hawg, Smoker, Heater, and AC. Always Hangared! $250K OBO Call 662-8737125

2008 AT-402A, 2295 TTAE, AmSafe Airbags, Wire cutters, smoker, VHF/ FM, single point fuel, AG NAV with flow control, A/C and heat. Prop done Jan 18. NDH. Very Clean. Call Scott at 306-220-8638

1986 AT-301A, TTAF 8793, SMOH 986 Covington, 563 SMOHP with new ag 100 blades, spare prop, spreader, 2940 since new spars, SATLOC, AT fan and brake, CP nozzles. $80,000 Call Gentry at 334-850-1013 or 334-3650170

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2011 AT-802A-0426 N802W with PT6A-67AG, Single place, TT less than 3,200. Very nice northern aircraft, NDH, $975,000. Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654 *image is stock photo

1986 AT-401, 7860hrs TTAF, 940hrs TSOH Oct 2013, Well maintained clean bird, Air Conditioning, Weatheraero Fan, Agrinautics Pump, CP-03 Nozzles, AgNav GUIA Gold with Flow Controller, Smoker, Storm Wire Cutters, Big Wheels and Brakes, 2000hrs till spar caps are due. Fresh C of A. $150,000 Call James at 306-692-7335

2012 AT-802 S/N: 802-0470, PT6A67AG S/N: PCE-RD0264, 5265HRS. TTAE, Fresh annual, 0.0HRS. since HSI, Power Section IRAN, New CT blades, Outer liner O/H, Inner liner O/H, Vane ring O/H, New segments, Small exit duct O/H, Propeller IRAN. 960HRS. since FCU and Fuel pump O/H. Paint in November 2017. Equipment: Wingman, SATLOC G4, 10” gate with Vonderan controller, LED nose lights, Fast Start, single point fuel, 308 fuel, Garmin 796, ELT, PMA8000 Audio panel, Garmin SL40, Garmin GTX330. $750,000 Contact Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870-857-3744 SPECIAL! Great flying 1997 AT-602, 8750 TTSN, spars done, PT6A-60AG, 125 since hot, 540 S-IRAN prop, fresh FCU/pump, Kawak, CP’s, hyd. spray pump, wingman, needs annual. NO TRADES $388K Call 309-303-5161

1993 AT-502 PT6-15, TTAF 10,700, TTE 9970, 250 since Hot section.

Replaced all windshield frame, new tail spring and tailwheel. Well keep, hangared and engine burns only 40 GPH. Great aircraft with M3 SATLOC and crop hawk. Lease option $300 per hr. w/half of lease going towards purchase. $250K David at 318-5429665

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AT-301 N8753S, 3500hrs remaining on spars, Air Conditioning, Stainless Steel boom, LiteStar II SATLOC, Major Overhaul done by Covington. $75,000 Call 580-318-2803

1999 AT-602 PT6-60, 8153 TT 320 SHSI Blades & Segments, Fuel Control, Shaden FF, Garmin com, M3 SATLOC, Intelliflow, CP nozzles, Reabe hopper gauge, Lane electric fan, 10” hydraulic gate, Transland spreader, wingman, SP fuel, Work lights, Smoker, A/C, Heat. $565,000 Call Mike at 559-686-7401 SPECIAL ONE TIME FLY IT AWAY - 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A-67AG, 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 $550K Call 309-303-5161

2012 AT-502B Clean Canadian Air Tractor - has never seen fertilizer. $740,000 TTAF 1515, TTE 1515, Propeller total time 1515, No damage history, Propeller due for overhaul in 2022, Hot section inspection due 1750 hrs, SATLOC G4 GPS with flow control, Single point fuel, CP-11 nozzles, 234 gallon fuel, VG’s, Flagger, Right Boom shutoff, Whelen LED nose lights. Contact Portage Aircraft Specialties, Dave Frisch 204-870-2828 email-sales@ portageaircraft.ca

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.

1988 AT-502, N1008F, SN 502-0033, TTAF 12300, PT6A-34, 5870 SIRAN, prop 1170 SMOH, 1190 remaining on spars, SATLOC GPS, CP nozzles, stainless drop spray system, Transland 10 vane wide spreader w/38 in. gate, Wingman. $165K Call Gentry 334-8501013 or 334-365-0170

2014 AT-502B, TTSN: 900hrs., Full year of engine warranty remaining, VG’s, G4 SATLOC, Wingman, SS booms, CP11, SS spreader, heat & air, SP fuel, hopper rinse, air bags, smoke, clean and very well maintained. Fly’s great.

Beautiful airplane. Always hangared.

Reduced price to $725,000 Call Rich at 870-253-8242

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2001 Project AT-502B, Complete fuselage firewall aft, 7400 TTSN, $70K. With new wing spars from Air Tractor $126K. Call 309-303-5161

1978 TURBINE AIR TRACTOR AT301, 4500 HOURS TTSN (Approx.), 750 Since HOT; 2550 Since CAM, BAILEY TURBINE CONVERSION DONE IN 2006 @ 2200 HOURS AFTT2,300 HOURS UNTIL SPARS ARE DUE – HEAVY STEEL SPAR CAPS – 125 GALLON FUEL, BAILEY HOPPER CONVERSION 520 GALLON CAPACITY, SATLOC BANTAM WITH FLOW CONTROL, FAST START, REABE DIGITAL HOPPER GAUGE, STORM CUTTERS, VG’s, WINGLETS, METAL TAIL, AILERON SERVOS, TURN WINDOWS, 3-PIECE WINDSHIELD, WINDSHIELD WASHER, SMOKER, SINGLE POINT FUEL, STAINLESS BOOMS, AIR CONDITIONER, LED STROBES & TAIL LIGHT, NEW PAINT 2009. $259,950.00 OBO We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255 2015 AT-802A -65AG, S.P. Fuel, 308 Fuel, Hyd. Gate, Wingman, GPS/ flow, Approx. 1800 TTSN. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

2002 AT-802 -65AG, N8507K, Approx.

9,360 TT, 1,556 hrs since wing spar, 2,121 hrs since gear, Single Point Fuel, Smoker, G4 w/Intelliflow, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Heater, Fast Start, CP-09’S, Manual 5 in Gate, Breckenridge Tail Wheel, Garmin Com Radio, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, New CT Blades, CT Vane Overhaul, & New Segments. $580,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213

2013 AT-602 -60AG, 4050 TTAE, SATLOC Bantam W/G4 screen & IntelliFlow, AmSafe airbags, Hatfield automatic SP fuel system, large long range fuel, new tires / rotors / brakes, FCU sent out for O/H, Large hi-flow spray system for up to 10 gal/ac work.

Very clean airplane. All logs and aircraft records in good order. $750,000 Call Gavin Morse for specifics. 509-2204338

AT-602 DEAL. TAKING BEST OFFER! MUST SELL BY NOV. 8TH We’ve disassembled our 1999 AT-602. It is in SW LA in a shipping container. Aircraft used in Central Africa to apply fungicides to banana plantations since 2010, (2400 hrs). Airframe, engine & prop have 6900 TTSNEW. Power section 2400 since light OH by Covington.

Propeller: 560 hrs. since new. Wings need the mod. of spar cap. Looking to sell all or separately, complete aircraft or airframe only. Engine was in good running condition when removed for shipping. No damage history, wire strike or sudden stoppage. I bought this engine new. I will be in US in October. Will take best offer. All original logbooks are available. Maintained by A&P, following all SB from Pratt & SL from Air Tractor.

TAKING BEST OFFER! MUST SELL BY NOV. 8TH guillemd@bellsouth.net and/ or lakeaviation@hotmail.com 337-3152322 or 337-453-0793

2005 AT-602 -65AG, 6000 TTAE, Prop 0 since IRAN, 0 since Hot section by Covington, Bantam Flagger. $550,000 Call 870-759-1398

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2015 AT-802 -65, 1400 hours TT, 1100 remaining on warranty, Wingman, SATLOC G4, Flow control, Fast start, Hatfield fueling system, CP flat fan, 10 inch hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, stainless steel Camlocks. Will sell with Hot Section. $1,080,000 Call 870945-1383 for more information.

NEW 2018 502XP Available. Call for 2018 Pricing. For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

1991 AT-401, TTAF 5700, TSO Engine P&W 1340 444hrs approx. Covington Overhaul TSO, Propeller 22D-40 constant speed Hamilton Standard.

VGs, AgNav Guia, AutoCal II Flow control, Bendix King VHF Radio, Engine cold air kit, Engine oil filter, Collins Air conditioning, Cool Seat, 32 VariRate Nozzles. Clean with lots of recent new parts. $180,000 Call Ben at 403-3361793 2018 AT-802A -65AG, FTO, LOADED. $1,411,000 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1978 AT-301, 4700 hours remaining on wing spars, 880 hours since complete tear down and inspection on engine, complete strip & paint, fresh annual with sale, new leading edge skins, new nose ribs, new side panels, new fasteners, new Lane brake, new pump, new fuel lines, new carburetor heat cable, new prop cable, too much to list! Lost hangar, make offer, any offer! Call Curt at 320-583-8812 for more info.

2016 AT-802A -65AG, Wingman, GPS/flow, Hyd. Gate, 308 fuel, S.P. Fuel, Approx. 1200 TTSN. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com 2011 AT-502B-2760, N2022Y, TTAE 2095.4 hours, Time HSI 437.3 hours, Starter Gen. 437.3, 3� load system, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/ G4 screen. $595,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

1998 AT-602 -65B, Completely rebuilt in 2009, 5550 hrs since rebuilt, good times left and maintained by Covington.

Will sell w/fresh annual, hot section inspection & paint scheme of your choice. Bantam GPS, windshield washer, heat, a/c, washout system, manual tailwheel lock, transponder, Garmin 560, Garmin audio panel, comm radio.

All mounted in radio box. Wingman, anti collision lights on leading edge, LED strobes, night work lights, factory air scoop, off set engine mount, electric Aileron trim, all glass good, this aircraft has been maintained as good as it gets.

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2010 AT-602 Price reduced to $795,000, TTAF 2452, TTE 2452, PT6-65AG, PropTT 2452, HOT completed at 1585 by Covington SATLOC G4 Flow control, CP11TT with Swivels, ASF Check Valves, SS Transland system, Wingman, Lane Electric Brake, Kawak Quadrant, Storm Cutters, Storm Shield, Hopper Rinse, Heat, AC, Hatfield Bottom Load, Garmin SL40, Garmin GTX 327, Transponder PS Audio Panel Blue tooth Blind Encoder, AmSafe Shadin, P&W FAST Data Acquisition System, Clean Northern Plane. Call Kinniburgh Spray Service 403-795-8245 or 403223-8245

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All models Thrush and Air Tractor 2006 AT-802-0227, N4169C, W/PT6A67AG, TTSN approx. 1260, Air Tractor FRDS Gate, 2 FM radios, 2 VHF, Dual Transponders and Encoders, L3 with active Traffic, Aspen Primary Flight Pro 1000 with synthetic vision displays. GDL 39, Aera 660, and Avionics upgrades ADSB (compliant with L3) NDH. $1,030,000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654.

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662-846-0228 2012 AT-802A-805ET, -65, 3740 hours engine and airframe since new, loaded with extras, fresh annual and hot section.

Price reduced to $800K Call David at 870-501-1136 or email dglover63@ yahoo.com

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2012 AT-802 -65, 2800 TTAE, Air & Heat, 308 fuel, Load Hog, Reabe Gauge, 94 Flat Fan Nozzles, 10 inch Hydraulic Gate - Vondran Controller, New SATLOC G4, 94 AFS Check Valves, Single Point Fuel, Laser Altimeter, Lane Brake Fan, Smoker, Fresh Hot & Annual. $925K Call Cory Johnson 870-930-4553 870684-2203

Buy the engine, get the plane for free. $437K. 1991 AT-402B -34, G4, new panels, hopper, rinse, gear, AmSafe, LED lights, storm shield and cutters, 3 yr paint, new wings, extensive work

by Covington, -34 new rear case, input shaft, starter generator, power section, and over speed governor. Excellent times on rotables. 620-397-3052 AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/flow/ G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot.

For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

1981 AT-301, 6900 hrs TT, 900 SMHO, Low Time wing spars w/VG’s & winglets, 150 hrs OH prop Governor, 250 hrs on new prop, Tall tail w/OH rudder with new fabric & paint, New extra thick widescreen, SATLOC 2 GPS, New tires & tubes, Reconditioned spray system: New plumbing & hoses, New spray valve, re-built Weth-Aero pump. Spare yellow tag MAG, One Spare yellow tag JUG & piston, comes w/SS spreader. Good compression’s. Runs Strong. Title free & Clear. All logs in good order. *Priced w/ engine OH in mind. Asking $85k or 2 payments of $45K Call 509-220-4338

2009 AT-502B-2691, N769PB, -34AG, 3037 Hrs. TTAE, 4 blade Loadmaster propeller 412 Hrs. since new, SATLOC G4 with flow control, CP nozzles. Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1827 to see spec sheet for all options. $625,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

2010 AT-802A W/-67AG, N6000J, TTAF&E 3550, PT6A-67AG, SHSI 950, Hartzell HC-B5MA-3D, SIRAN 700, Annual inspection due 2/1/19, LED Strobes, New Gear 2017, AC & Heater, CP-09 Nozzles, SATLCO G4 w/Intelliflow, Wingman, 48 Volt Fast Start, Smoker, 10” Hydraulic gate w/Vondran Controller, Ram air inlet, Offset engine mount. $825,000 Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

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1998 AT-602 10,484 TTAE, PT6-60 350 Hrs. since annual, engine HS & IRAN. Prop 800 Hrs. SATLOC M3, CP-11 nozzles and check valves, Wingman, Shaden Fuel Flow, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Single Point Fuel, Plane is working daily and needs nothing.

Paints fair. Email for Spec sheet. $350K 940-841-4827

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

2015 AT-602, N602MD, -65AG, 2,000 TT, Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., G4 w/Flowcontrol, Wingman & Transland Hydraulic Gate w/Transland Controller. $825,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

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.

SPECIAL ONE TIME OFFER! 1991 AT-402A with 6800 TTSN, complete fuselage, all engine cowling and mount, wingman, smoker, CP’s, fast start, 170 fuel, 0-SIRAN prop. Haul it away for $135K. Haul it away with new wing spars installed by Air Tractor for $180K. Call 309-303-5161

2010 AT-502B Clean Canadian Air Tractor - has never seen fertilizer. $715,000 USD, TTAF 1629.6, TTE 1629.6, Propeller TT 1629.6, No damage history, Propeller due for overhaul in 2020, Hot section inspection due 1750 hrs, Bantam GPS with flow control, Single point fuel, CP09 nozzles, 170 gallon fuel, VG’s, Right Boom shutoff, Whelen LED’s. Contact Portage Aircraft Specialties, Dave Frisch 204-870-2828 email-sales@ portageaircraft.ca Bargain 1994 AT-402, 6000 TTAE, PT-6A-21 (550 hp), SATLOC Bantam, A/C, Spars 1000 hours remain, gear 250 remain, new CT blades and 0 SHOT section, fresh annual, corrosion proofed 2 years ago. Call Pierre Smith 478-494-3757

2003 AT-502B, Price reduced to $540,000 OBO: 3723 TTAE, G4 with flow control, KY96 VHF Blue Tooth Audio Panel Company FM Storm Cutters, Lane Brake, CP Nozzles, Large Fuel, Smoker, heat, AC, Hopper Rinse, Bottom load fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow, VG’s, P&W ADSA DTU data box for trending. Call Kinniburgh Spray Service 403-795-8245 or 403-223-8245

1979 AT-301, TTAF: 8797, SMOH eng: 0 (Covington), SMOH prop: 0, Spars 4,792 remaining Hydromatic prop, spin-on oil filter, engine driven A/C, metal tail, AmSafe belts, VG’s, M3 flow control, CP nozzles. $135,000 Call Richard 320-979-8326 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 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

2016 AT-802A PT-65AG, N8011N, TTAE 1975 hours, Wingman, 7 1/2 inch Transland gate, CP 11’s w/AFS check valves, 254 fuel, single point fuel, G4 w/ flow control. $1,125,000 Call Al Patrick at 870-510-6882

2012 AT-802 -65, 3800 TTAE, SATLOC G4 with flow control, Load Hog, SS booms and T-boom, 92 CP-11’s, 92 AFS check valves, Single point fuel, Lane brake & fan, Laser altimeter, 10 inch hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, A/C, heat, Smoker, Paint 8.5. Always Hangared. Airplane will come with fresh annual and hot section. Available 12/1/18 Price reduced to $825,000 For more information call Trampas Johnson 870-684-2203 or 870-930-6556

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 PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

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“1981” AT-400 –15 AG, NDH no fertilizer, 9624 hr TAT, 2455 hr Spar Remaining, 1977 hr SPOH, 7749 hr TET, 207 hr HSI, 539 hr FCU OH, 2591 hr new CT Blades, 1977 hr new gear, Metal Tail, Reabe Gauge, Reabe Canopy, VG’s, Air Bags, Single Point Fuel, AC & Heat, Dual Fuel Gauges, Low Fuel Lights, Smoker, Rinse Tank, Lane Fan Brake, Aleron Servos, January Annual, In Reabe Fleet since 1985. Price reduced to $275,000 Jeff Reabe at 715-498-1157

2017 AT-802A, Pratt Whitney PT6A65AG engine, Hartzell propeller model HC-B5MP-3F, TTAF&E 179 currently working hrs., Smoker, Lane brake/fan, 308 gallon fuel tanks, Hatfield STC single point fuel, Steam gauges, R/H boom shut off, stainless steel spray system, fire extinguisher, 50 CP 9 TT nozzles AFS bodies, G-4 GPS/flow control, stainless steel cam locks, 3 inch load, Garmin GTR-225 COM, Garmin AERA 660 GPS/MAP unit, PMA-8000G Audio panel, GDL-52 ADSB. Fresh annual. New one on order. $1,380,000 Call 402-841-4119 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

1991 AT-401, 3267 TSN, 782 SMOH, M3 SATLOC, Intelliflow, Very clean northern airplane! Price reduced to $180,000 Call Donnie Ripley at 830275-1127 2000 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, wingman, 216 fuel, CP’s, com radio, Covington hot section, approx. 7200 TTSN. $435K. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

2012 AT-802 - SN 802A-0436, PT6A67AG, 3450 TTE, Prop and Airframe, Flow control, G4 SATLOC, 10 in Hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, single point fuel, Lane brake, wingman, AC and Heat, Smoker, Comm radio, Annual 12-15-17 Late Aviation, $80K spent on hot section. Loaded aircraft. Reduced to $800K Call David 870-501-1136

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 LOAD HAWG - Now STC’d for Air Tractor - Call Mid-Continent today to schedule your installation. 800-325-0885

1995 AT-502B -15AG, 7000 TT AF/E, SATLOC Bantam with flow control, Stainless steel spray booms, Single point fueling, Fan and electric brake. Ready to work. This is a perfect plane to start a new pilot in or to get into your first turbine. $320,000 Call 877-647-6325

Ready to work AT-502B with-34. Price reduced to $285,000. Call John at 361935-6006 for more information.

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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

1999 AT-402 3000 hr H & H GE M601E-11 ESN 933003 w/923 hr(May 2016 install) on it, borescope inspection performed annually, New prop installed May 2016, wings spare done Nov 2016, 9800 hr life limit, new hopper, Amsafe belts, digital hopper gauge, electric fan brake, right boom shut off, E.I. digital gauges. Ready to go to work. $395K Spare V508E-AG/106A prop available Kevin 719-765-4532 (office) or 719-349-9622 (cell)

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 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. $375K Call 662-822-3204

2016 AT-802A s/n 802A-0631, PT6A-67AG engine, 343 TTAF&E. Fast start, pulse lights, GTN 635, KT-76C, PMA2000 audio panel, Automatic Flagman. Fresh annual. $1,300,000 Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401

Several 2006-2016 AT802/AT802A -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag.

Detailed maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

1996 AT-802-PT6A -67AG, 6094TT, 555 SHOT, 380 gal fuel, Dual Cockpit, Dual A/C, SATLOC, flow control, KAWAK hydraulic system, dual single point fuel, pulse light system, FAST start, CP nozzles, smoker. For sale or trade for 502A. Call 402-318-2258 2000 AT-602, PT6A-60, 6000 TTSN, Covington Hot, New Spars, G4 w/Flow Control. Price reduced to $600,000. No trade. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc. com 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 2012 AT-504, 1000 TTSN, Fresh Hot & Annual. $725,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

1997 AT-602, Available for Lease or Purchase! $400 / hour with a 250 hour minimum. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3 Prop, 6300 hrs. TT, 2444.7 hrs. SOH, 494.5 hrs. SIRAN. Annual inspection due 3/1/19. Has upper aft longeron kit installed. Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies and Concord sealed batteries. Fast-Start, SATLOC M3 with big screen, Single point fuel, Factory a/C, Bleed air heat, Smoker, Hydraulic gate, Hopper rinse, Wingman, KY96A. Available for Lease or Purchase! $400 / hour with a 250 hour minimum. Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479935-4891 / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

2015 AT-802A-0584 N807BB with PT6A-65AG, TT less than 2,150. Very nice northern aircraft. Fresh annual and Hot Section with purchase. NDH $1,025,000. Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. $115,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

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1988 AT-502, N1004F, SN 502-0025, TTAF 13801, PT6A-27/28, 3858 SMOH, Prop 1526 SMOH, 4200 hrs remaining on spars w/no inspections, SATLOC GPS, AFS check valves, CP 11 nozzles, Drop spray system, 13 Vane Breckinridge spreader w/38 in. gate, bottom load fuel. $250K Call Gentry at 334-850-1013 or 334-365-0170 2014 AT-502B, 1500 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. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1181 to see spec sheet for details. $280,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends 2018 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213

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.

2013 AT-502B, N3031J, TT: 2698.9, PT6A-34AG TT: 2698.9, SHOT: 1527.7 by Frost Flying Service. Prop: HC-B3TN-3D, S/n: BUA-32488, TT: 2698.9, SOH: 1086.0 by First Flight Propeller with new blades. Annual inspection due: 12-1-17, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9800 hrs., 1086.0 hours since power section IRAN

by Covington. 25” gate, Swathmaster, Single point fuel, Wingman, Hopper rinse, Factory A/C, Smoker, Air bags, G4 SATLOC,Flow control, Stainless steel steps, Manual tail wheel lock, Digital hopper gauge, Ram air inlet. Price reduced to $595,000 Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891 2018 AT-802’s, AT-502XP’s, AT-502’s and AT-402’s. Please call Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc. 1-800-736-7654 2018 & 2019 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

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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.

1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Satloc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG (750hp) 3,000 horas desde nuevo, 750 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, SATLOC G4 con INtelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificial, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible, broches de acero inoxidable. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca accidentado, con su certificado de Aeronavigabilidad de Exportación.

Disponible en Agosto, 2017. $630,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

2007 AT-802-0277 N4274S with PT6A-67AG, TT 1,240, Air Tractor FRDS Gate, 2 FM radios, 2 VHF, Dual Transponders and Encoders, NDH. $1,000.000 Please call Queen Bee Air for more information at 800-736-7654

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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

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.

2006-2016 AT802/AT802A -67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

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1971 Cessna 188 Ag Truck - Great starter aircraft for sale, 3500 TTAF, IO-520D with 1020hrs SOH May 2005, 360hrs SPO June 2016. Equipped with CP03 Nozzles, Weathaero Fan, Agrinautics Pump, AgNav GUIA Silver GPS, Crop Hawk. $100,000 Call James at 306-692-7335

1974 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4475, Yates Lycoming IO 540 conversion 304 SMOH, new Lycoming cylinders at annual, new fuel bladders 2/16, Robertson Flaperon, AC, winglets, VG’s, SATLOC 99.5 AirStar w/flow control, 4/18 annual. Jr Regier 580-227-2760

1982 T188C Cessna Husky, 5600 TT, 704 STOH, 856 SPOH, A/C, SATLOC Crop Hawk 7B, CP nozzles, airfoil booms, strobe lights and smoker. Call Doug at 308-327-2306

1972 Cessna Ag Truck, TT 5643.2, Fresh engine: SMOH 8.9 hrs, Engine TTSN: 2482.5, Prop TTSN: 492.4, Annual: 9/18/17, A/C is rigged out for Banner Towing. Booms, pump, etc, crated, goes with aircraft. Aircraft will be sold with fresh annual. $116,900 Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479935-4891

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

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1968 Cessna Ag Wagon, S/N 188-0360, NDH. Always been a Clean Northern plane in excellent condition. TT 3607 -0-470R, 309 SMOH engine and prop, Super-Booms, SATLOC Lite, Smoker, Flagger. Great flying plane. A good plane to start that new pilot. 701-799-8629

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. 4/18 Annual. $125K 478-285-3731

1983 M-18 Dromader Converted To B Model, 3589 hours, Eng 368 SOH, Ham 23E50 Prop G4 SATLOC Intelliflow, B-mod Tail, 3rd Rudder Hinge, Electric AC, Garmin GTR225 Com, CP11 Nozzles, 3/1/18 Annual.

AIRCRAFT IS SPRAY READY. $120,000 USD OBO Call Jr Regier at 580-2272760

Airplane - Piper 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. Terry at 503510-6489 or chopper431@icloud.com

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

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

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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1976 Ag Truck, 4056TT, SMOH 5 hr., SPOH 5 hr., 5 Prop Governor, OH 5 hr.

All New Millennium Cylinders, Hyd. Pump, SS Booms, CP 11 Nozzles, SATLOC Bantam GPS, Garmin 196 GPS, Cabin Heat, CHT, Flashing Beacon, Spin on Oil Filter, Fire Extinguisher, 22 x 800 x 8 Wheels, Good Pait and Glass, No Dry Fertilizer 863-467-7777 or sunnidland@wildblue.net

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

1978 Piper PA 36-375, N3801E, For Immediate Sale and Ready To Spray!

894 SMOH, 1397 hrs left on spars. $125,000 Call Larry at 760-427-2585

1974 Piper Brave PA-36 400 IO-720, 3975 TT 1875 SMOH, Wing Spar AD Complete, SATLOC Litestar III, Dyna Nav Flow Control, Superbooms with Davidon Rotary Atomizers, New Superbooms w/ Original CP-03 Nozzles,8 Vane Spreader, Smoker, Flagger, Vortex Generators, 3 Way Strobes. New Oil Cooler and Lines, New Prop Spinner and Back Plate. $130,000 Call Chad 701-400-1113.

Airplane - Dromader 1982 PA36-375 (400HP) 5687TT, 1320 SMOH 1459 SPOH, SATLOC LiteStar, Lane electric brake, smoker, flagger, King Ky92 Comm, King KT76A trans, CP nozzles. Price reduced to Call Doug at 402-318-2258 1998 M-18B Dromader - Clean, Low time M-18B available. 1950 TTAF, 280hrs TSMO in March 2017, 23E50 Prop with 230hrs TSPO in Feb 2016.

Well maintained, M3 SATLOC w/Flow Controller, CP11 Nozzles, Tall Tail, Lane Brake, and Agrinautics Pump. Fresh C of A. Accepting Offers! Call James at 306-692-7335 Order your M18 Dromader 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

1966 PA25-235 Pawnee with very late serial number that incorporates some 1967 C model features/ 5971 total time/ 94 since O/H engine: 150 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and 6 bladed fan, dropped streamlined booms, CP and AU5000 nozzles, left side load, nav/flashing beacon/nose landing light, removable turtle deck, metal belly, pistol grip, SATLOC M3 GPS, very good fabric/ tires/glass – always hangared, March 2018 annual. $75,000 Call 559-6861794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and A.D.2014-11-05 was performed, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/ instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $270,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com

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. $393,000 Call Wade at 306-786-3345 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder.

El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

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 Call Wade at 306-7863345

Airplane - Thrush

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 $60,000 Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com

1964 PA-25-250 Pawnee, TT 7281, engine 509 SMOH, 509 on new Stits Poly-Fiber, Satloc Lite, stainless booms, new Agrinautics pump, spreader, all AD’s complied with. Selling because upgrade turbine fleet. Clean northern airplane! $74,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call Joe at 308-695-0551 or 308-697-3677 1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 TT, 66 since OH 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, crophawk, 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 JAS at 559686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com

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

1982 S2R- 600 Thrush, 5331 TT, 859 SMOH, 859 TTP Since New Blades, New paint 9/10, SATLOC Bantam with IntelliFlow, All ADs, Commercial Annual, Lane Brake, Cold Air Intake, RH Boom Shutoff. $149,000 Call 204-324-1300, seairltd@mymts.net

1979 Ayres Thrush - N4010H - SN 2527R 13,796 hrs. TT, Goering Conversion Garrett TPE331-6-6-252M, 0-Time Cam (CD Aviation), 500 Gallon Hopper, 1,365 hrs. since Lower Spar Cap Replaced (Gustin), Zee A/C, Cool Seat, Bottom Load Fueling, Transland Stainless Steel Booms, CP11 TT Nozzles, SATLOC Bantam, G4 Screen, L7 Light Bar, IntelliFlow Flow Control.

Call Jim 218-289-1999 1997 S2R G-10, TTAF 5466, TTENG 4730, TSHI1205 PROP1305 NEW SPARS W/BUTTERFLY, WINGLETS, VG’S, AG-AIR START BATTERY, STNLS. DROP BOOMS/CP11, BIG FUEL W/BOTTOM LOAD, DYNA NAV GPS, SHADIN FUEL FLOW, EXCELLENT WORKING AIRCRAFT, POSSIBLE TRADES. EMAIL : pembina.air@gmail.com

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Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp. Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785-282-0218

Fly this 1966 Pawnee away for $56K. 400 since overhaul by Lycoming, smoker, CP’s, spreader, always hangared. Call 309-303-5161

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. Annual with sale. All my extra’s with sale (tires, starter/gen etc.) $190,000 Call Ron Hink 940-585-6176 or 806-204-0057 Thrush & Stearman Parts - FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER! Selling at Auction 11/10/18, 100’s of used, salvage, & some new Thrush and Stearman aircraft parts. Call Kent Scott at SCOTT AUCTION, Broker - located Garden City, KS USA 620521-0100 or 620-276-8282

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1975 Thrush Commander - FOR SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER! Selling at auction, 11/10/18 - Marsh Conversion S2RG1/400 spray plane, Garrett Turboprop Powered, Total time 5601 hrs, 400 gal hopper, Blay fan, 106 gal. fuel, Smoker, Spring tail wheel, 29” tire, SS boom, AD 80-0406 due 5666.6 total time (spar inspection), One owner, hangared since new, Eng. S2R Turbine, TPE 331-1, Total time 6703 hrs, time since repair by CD Aviation Services (new turbines wheels) 633.2 hrs eng. cycles on turbines wheels, Major 313 hrs, minor 1085 hrs. time since overhaul 633.2 hrs. Logs available - 2 NEW batteries. - sold without a current annual. Scott Auction, GCKS • Call Kent Scott - SCOTT AUCTION, Broker.

Located Garden City, KS USA 620-5210100 or 620-276-8282

2013 Thrush 510P - T34, Clean Northern aircraft loaded with options!

Airframe: Approx. 990 hours TT (Approx.) Engine/Propeller: Approx.

990 Hours TT - PT6A-34 AG, 750 SHP, Approx. 990 Hours TT - Hartzell 3 blade prop. Additional options include, Hemisphere G4 GPS w/Flow control, Single point re-fuel with auto shut-off (Hatfield), Stainless steel booms, Smoker, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Hopper Rinse, LED leading edge lights, Garmin SL40 Comm, Right Boom Shut off. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255 WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/ Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net

2012 Thrush S2R-H80, N509DS, 1120.0 TTAF, GE Aviation GE-H80100, 800 HP, 1120.0 TT. Prop Specs: Hartzell, 1120.0 TT. Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/G4 Screen, Garmin SL-40 Comm Radio, CP Nozzles, Vortex Generators, Intelliflow, Intercom, Hopper Rinse Tank, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel, MVP-50 Panel. $675,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

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1971 S-2R Thrush, 8124.5 TTSN, 1105.6 SMOH. Less than 40 hrs on 9 New Cylinders and Cam, 3 Blade Hamilton Standard 3D40 prop, A/C, VG’s, spring tailwheel, new side windows, Hemisphere GPS w/Intellistar flow control, smoker, cold air intake.

Good clean plane. $102,000 Rick 306741-1969

2013 510 -34 Thrush, 1420 TTAF & Engine, 250 SHSI, 3”load, CP11, Lane fan & brake, smoke, flag, AC/heat, MVP50, Hatfield single point fuel, com radio and transponder. New SATLOC Bantam w/flow. Very clean. Looking for a CLEAN, 802 or 602-65...possible trade. $675K Airplane available in November.

Email agairflying@gmail.com for info.

1991 Ayres Thrush, N791SF S/N T34162, PT6A-34AG S/N PCE-RB0065, Prop: HC-B3TN-3D S/N BUA28196, 12,667 TTAF, 2773 hrs. since complete rebuild by Souther Field, SATLOC Bantam w/Intelliflow, Harbor A/C, MVP-50T Glass Panel, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Aluminum Booms, Right hand boom shutoff, CP-09 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, LED Strobes, Northern aircraft, always hangared, never had fertilizer. See spec sheet for details. $375K Ryan Wells 308-991-3432 / rdwells@gtmc.net

2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 2400, 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. $665,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

2004 Thrush 710P, 4700 TT Airframe (Times are Approximates) PT6A - 67AG, 6100 TT Engine, 100 Since extensive HOT, Satloc Bantam GPS w/Intelliflow, Cascade Conversions Pressure Cowl, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, KAWAK Throttle Quadrant, Shadin fuel flow meter, Smoker, Hopper Rinse System, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Fast Start System, Digital Hopper level indicator, New Paint in 2017! Fresh Thrush Service Center Annual completed! $699,950 **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer . We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1994 S2R-T34, N524SL, Model #: PT6A-34, TSO: 0.00, Exportable, Wings: Avenger Spar Enhancement Kit, LoadMaster 4 Blade Propeller , Single Point Fueling System, AG-NAV 2 GPS, Air Conditioning. $500,000 Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@turbinesinc.com

2015 Thrush 510G Airframe: 900 hours TTSNEW, Engine/Propeller: 900 Hours TTSNEW 150 Hours SPOH, Engine Warranty good through 9/1/2020! (or 2500 TT) Equipment: 510 Gal Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2” SS spray system, 41 inch SS gate box, 4340 chrome-moly steel spar caps, Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, Dual 24 – volt batteries, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/ cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment.

Additional Options:, Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow flow control, Load Hawg, Single Point fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights. **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer.

We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

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. Email agairflying@gmail.com for more information.

1996 Ayres S2R-T34, N2243J, TTAF: 8352.0, Engine(s) P&W PT6A-41 (SN PCE-80183) HP 850 TT: 16,645, 357.0 SHS, Prop Specs: Hartzell HC-83TN-30 (SN BUA-19511) Time: 1623, New wing spars installed, SATLOC Bantam w/Intelliflow, Smoker, A/C & Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Cool Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, Boom & Nozzles. $425,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

New 2019 Thrush 510P, 510G 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!

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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A comprehensive range of specialist CDA rotary atomiser systems for ULV and Low Volume aerial spraying.

Head Office (UK) Micron Group Tel: +(44) 1885 482397 Email: enquiries@micron.co.uk

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2015 Thrush S2R-H80, N6214F, TT: 1,070.2, Dual Cockpit w/Observers Seat, G4 SATLOC w/Intelliflow, Load Hawg, Smoker, Left Landing Light, Bottom Load Fuel-MCAC, Air Repair Hydraulic Gate, Booms, 42 each CP11TT Nozzles, MVP-50T, Glass Panel, AM Safe Seat Belts. Call for price.

Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

1995 S2R-T45, dual cockpit, dual controls. AFTT 7462, 10822 TTE, good cycles, 450 SMOH prop with new blades, 1515 left on wings. Fresh hot, fresh annual, drop booms, CP’s, Lane fan, SATLOC M3 with Intelliflow, 12 vane SSF spreader. Working every day.

Price reduced to $300K OBO. Call Matt 208-351-3786.

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

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

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1979 S2R-T34, N455JM, Exportable, LoadMaster 4 Blade Prop, Wings: Vortex Generators, Strakes and Delta Wings, Wing Tip Extensions, SATLOC Bantam GPS and Intelliflow, Hopper: 500 Gal, Load Hawg, Record Inlet, Harbour Air Conditioning, TSO: 757.4 GG / 757.4 PS. Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-8772587 or turbines@turbinesinc.com 1994 Ayres, S2R-T34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A-34AG, 750hp, 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, Ele. Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman. MidContinent, 800-325-0885 midcont.net

2000 Comp Air, Karlsen Douglas, WC-7, 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 800736-7654

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

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 Geared R1340 & 23D40 Prop, FWF removed for Turbine Conversion. Prop: Ham STD 23D40 Blades 6533A-18 IRAN: 2/3/2016 by Memphis Prop.

Engine is w/Rex at Tulsa Aircraft Engines. The blower section was just repaired due to high oil consumption.

Engine has around 900+/- hrs TSOH Logs are at TAE w/Engine. Includes AC Compressor and O/H’d prop Governor.

Will sell Engine and prop separate from the mount and cowling. $60,000 302287-9623 Immediate Delivery! 0-SMOH Tulsa R1340AN-1HYD. Deluxe with New Pistons. OHC 22D40 Prop & Gov also in stock. Call for SPECIAL PRICING. Frank Kelley at 870-759-1692 Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664

PRICE REDUCED!!! 1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super Conversion, Very Clean and well cared for aircraft. Airframe: Approx.

4875 hours TT, Approx. 900 remain on Wing Spar Cap. Engine/Propeller: 200 hours Since EXTENSIVE Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines), 1800 Hours Since Super-1 Conversion. Hartzell 3 blade prop - 4000 Hours TT, 1300 SMOH. Equipment: Bantam GPS with flow control, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel (both sides), Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual, Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, Tinted windows, Mesh seat and MORE!!!

New Batteries 6/17, Overhauled Ignitor Box 6/17. $374,950 **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

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1967 Agricultural Fletcher FU-24, 8000 hours TT, 5000 hours Engine TTSN, Continental IO-520, 300 HP. For sale in Uruguay (S.America) For more info email: proaire@adinet.com.uy Price reduced to $50,000

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights.

Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details.

Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091.

Super Nice R1340 AgCat FWF package.

Running great & dry, Canadian times 800-SMOH/40-STOH, 30-SPOH, complete $49K, or will sell piece-meal.

AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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.

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R1340-S83H1-G, 364-SMOH, 0-SIRAN Tulsa. $41,900. Mags, Garbs, Governors, Alternators, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Starters, OHC R985/R1340 Cylinders. Call 870-886-2418 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

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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

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. Brian 561-723-1911

Engine - Piston R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $66,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 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 crs5r@aol.com.

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2011 AT-502B-2760 N2022Y, 2095.4 hrs TTAE, 437.3 hrs HSI, 437.3 hrs, Starter Gen, 3” load system, Satloc Bantam GPS w/G4 screen .............................................................................................$595,000 2009 AT502B-2691 N769PB PT6A-34AG 3037.1 Hrs. T.T. A & E 0 Hrs. H.S.I. & starter gen. New Loadmaster 4 blade prop, all new landing gear. Satloc G4 with flow control, single point fuel. VG’s, radio pkg, many other extras. ............................................................................................................$625,000

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CLASSIFIEDS R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/ exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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.

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

Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com

R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, w/warranty outright/exchange. Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

Engine - Turbine Portage Aircraft Specialties is your exclusive Canadian agricultural retail dealership for Air Tractor Inc. We can provide a comprehensive range of maintenance and repair services through our 8,400 sq ft climate controlled, state of the art maintenance facility. We also offer a wide range of Air Tractor parts, with the ability to provide overnight delivery to aerial applicators across Canada.

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Universal Turbine Parts - PT6 Engines Ready For Immediate Shipment - 6 ea PT6A-27/-28 TSO 0(6), 3 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0(3), 4 ea PT6A-41 TSO 0(2), 899, 1313, 6 ea PT6A-42 TSN 1875 TSO 0(3), 2660, 3426, 1 ea PT6A67D TSO 2997. We also buy PT6, JT15D, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition. Call Jeff Raines Phone: (334) 315-3517 Fax: (334) 361-0290 or e-mail jraines@utpparts.com or sales@utpparts.com TURBINE PT6A-15AG AVAILABLE FOR SALE - PCE 14175 , TSN: 12,751.5, TSO: 0.0, CSN: 5,746. Good times remaining. PROPELLER GOVERNOR P/N 8210-002 TSO 0.0, FUEL PUMP P/N 025323-101-03 TSO 0.0, FCU P/N 3244786-6-5-2 TSO 0.0, START FLOW CONTROL P/N 3019109 TSO 0.0, OIL/FUEL HEATER P/N 10552 TBA TSO 0.0, COMP. BLEED VALVE 3100829-03 TBA TSO 0.0 816-4472226 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 Hatfield-Grahek at 616-837-9428 or amgrahek@yahoo.com for more information Many Honeywell/Garrett TPE331-6 and TPE331-10 available in stock.

Call 417-781-8324 or e-mail sales@ teci.com Cascade has the 850SHP 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 850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or info@cascadeaircraftconversions.com

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. 305-885-3900 UnitedTurbine.com PT6A-34AG, Sn# PCE-57427 “0” SOH. Call Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 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; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 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 918-7567862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com

Equipment - Booms Nearly New Helipod (Simplex) Spray System. Carbon Fiber Boom and complete system. Excellent condition and price! Split shipping: Call (509) 856-8353

CLASSIFIEDS 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. Davidon Inc. 229-6453605. www.davidononline.com Custom 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. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www. davidononline.com

Equipment - Nozzles 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.

44 used Davidon atomizers and booms for sale. Booms measure 16 feet & 6 inches. All atomizers in excellent condition. Lost spraying contract. $14.000 Call Davidon, Inc. 229-6453605 CP nozzles and check valves.

Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462433540 - FAX: 438344 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 Rotary nozzle set for sale. Great condition! Only used 3 months. Versatile with any boom. Lost spraying contract and need to sale. Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605

Equipment - Parts 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.

Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www. davidononline.com

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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

Rotary atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www. davidononline.com

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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 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.

Equipment - Pumps SS All-Flo 2” NTP Diaphragm Pump P/N # SP-20, 180 GPM 2” 316 Stainless Steel/PTFE Engineered for maximum fluid and chemical compatibility & freeze free operation, ranging from clean fluids to slurries, to solids applications. Bolted design provides ease of maintenance and leak free operation. NEW Price $5700 Selling 2 New in the box at $4000 each one used for $2500. Details: Air Inlet 3/4”, Weight 146, Max Flow 180 GPM, Max Air Pressure 120 psi, Max Solids 1/4”, Max Suction Lift Dry 13 ft, Max Suction Lift Wet 26 ft . Call Tanner at 701-520-0229

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Equipment - Spreaders 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 Grumman dry spreader for sale. Good condition! $750 OBO call Aaron Meyer at 308-367-6538 or email ameyer@ windstream.net 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. 559-6861794, parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559-686-9360 or www.johnstonaircraft. com. Ask for our catalog.

Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer.

Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 STAINLESS STEEL SPREADERS & REPAIR - STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. In business for over 30 years. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreader, standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster.

Call for more information. 800-7363433 or 870-217-9232 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 - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com

Equipment - Support Jet A Fuel Tank For Sale $15,000 Call Gerald at 580-450-4996 Load Hog out of 510 Thrush. $2500 or Best Offer. Call Mike at 352-494-3978

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Very nice Supertow III aircraft tug. Over $5,000 for a new one and this one is barely used. NEW, NEVER used snow chains. New headlight and engine servicing. Has battery tender onboard.

Rated up to 15,000 lbs. $3,000 Jacob 580-330-0589 or 620-492-2414 Aerocreeper - Adjustable Height Creeper - Work on your plane or equipment with more comfort and ease! Easy to operate, 10 quick adjustments, Height range 4.5” to 20”, Heavy duty design, Low maintenance, Made in USA! Great customer service! Use promo-code AA18 for $20 discount. 435-744-1019 www.aerocreeper.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 today!

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

GPS - SATLOC SATLOC M3 ,complete unit, bench tested and everything works, used one season, one of the last one’s built. $5000 Call Steven Taylor 501-5165874 New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367 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 800437-5319 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. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com

Help Wanted Experienced 502/802 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

AgPilotX Dealer – New iPad-based GPS Guidance System from Insero – Full Installation Services. Only 3 components – all wireless. Call Valley Air Service for more info: 208-697-2759 or email us at: graham.kearns@valleyairserviceinc. com

FKMCD seeking an experienced Helicopter pilot. Experience in Bell 206 & H-125 Helicopters is preferred. Must have the following qualifications to be considered: Helicopter: 1500 hours (500 hours of Helicopter with 100 hours as PIC in the last 12 months), Valid FAA Commercial pilot certificate with rotorcraft-helicopter rating, A current FAA 2nd Class Medical Certificate, and Able to obtain a “Public Health Pest Control” and “State Aerial Applicator” from FL DACS in first 6 months. Submit resume to HR@keysmosquito.org

AgPilotX – New iPad-based GPS Guidance System from Insero - $11,995 introductory offer. Only 3 components – all wireless. Call Anthony at 480-2854367 or Greg at 602-363-9225

Full time pilot wanted in Edcouch Texas flying AT-502 with a minimum of 1000 hours Turbine Ag Time Call 956-2623023 or email email larryskalitsky@ yahoo.com

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Full time, year around position, A&P required, IA a plus. Busy shop servicing Air Tractor, King Air and light jets.

Location in NW Iowa. Top pay for right individual. Come to the Iowa Great Lakes! 712-262-0070 Long Term Pilot wanted. Looking for a very qualified Ag-Pilot to fly a late model 802 for the 2019 season and beyond. Season runs from Mid-June thru Mid-August. Liquid and dry work.

Midwest based with excellent equipment and pay! Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject ID#1960 or fax to 478-352-0025 Full time pilot needed for fertilizer and herbicide work. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1954 or fax to 478352-0025 Central Michigan applicator looking for a pilot for the 2019 season and beyond.

We fly 4-510 Thrushes with -10’s and a B model Ag Cat with a Walter engine.

Our season runs from late May through August. We could take a high time pilot and put them in a Thrush or a less experienced pilot and have them fly the Ag Cat. We are a clean safe operation and we have some flex ability on hours and wages. For more information Contact Greg Wing, Manager - Heritag Ag, Lakeview Michigan. 989-400-9836 Pilot needed in the panhandle of Texas.

Must be experienced and self motivated.

Good equipment and benefits including health insurance and 401k. Send resumes to gkrech@wilburellis.com Pilot wanted for large Midwest turbine operation. Late model thrush and air tractors. Paid housing with acre pay varying on experience. Please email resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1882 or fax 478-352-0025 Seeking 2 experienced pilots for 2018 season and beyond. We are looking for 2 pilots who can step into the plane and go to work while being efficient.

Work is in multiple states(OK, KS, ND, OR) off multiple locations. Herbicide is a fair portion of our work, this means you must be able to tell the difference between corn and soybeans. Seat would be from now until mid-October. (Looking for permanent pilots; recurring season starts in mid march.) Planes are a 602 with a -65 and a 510 with a -41. Short, rough strips are fairly common. 2,000 turbine AG minimum, Time in type highly preferred, Herbicide experience required.

Must be able to pass license tests in the states listed. If interested please send a resume to adaaspraying@gmail.com and call our office at 580-532-4483. Thanks, The Deterdings at ADAA. Turbine ag pilot wanted for spray season.

Please send resume to skidoo@srt.com

CLASSIFIEDS Ag Pilot Wanted - South East Texas, We operate 4-600 series Air Tractors. Full time commitment preferred. Call Paul Bruton 979-541-7864 Product Specialist Position - CapstanAG™ is a pioneer in innovative precision agricultural products using cutting edge technology. Our mission is to provide growers and applicators with the best solution to their ever changing needs, coupling that with the highest level of customer support. CapstanAG’s recently released innovation for the Aerial market is SwathPRO™. SwathPRO utilizes PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) technology to solve complex Aerial application issues. SwathPRO has generated incredible feedback from pilots and growers that have been field testing this product over the past year and a half. We are in the process of looking for the right person to fill a Product Specialist role who will work closely with Engineering, Sales and other team members to make SwathPRO as successful in the market as our other products. The perfect candidate will have a minimum of 2-5 years of Sales/ Marketing experience, and experience within the aerial application industry.

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to travel up to 50% or more. The right candidate will be able to manage this position anywhere in the US. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel like you have what we are looking for, please forward your resume to our HR Department, bchildress@ capstanag.com.

Help Wanted - Full time A&P mechanic needed in manufacturing setting.

Experience with turbine engines a plus.

We offer competitive wages & benefits. If you are an independent, self starter, with attention to detail person, please send your resume to Turbine Conversions, Ltd at amgrahek@yahoo.com 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 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 Hendrickson Flying Service, Inc is in need of qualified ground crew to support spray aircraft during the Northern Illinois corn run. CDL and experience handling and mixing pesticides is preferred, but not required. Base hourly plus commission.

Seasonal employment. Call Cameron at 815-384-5151 or 815-739-6813 AT-502 pilot needed at Texas Bailey Flying Service in Plainview Texas. Rick at 806-494-2248 or 806-889-3400

AgroFlite Corporation is seeking experienced AT-602 pilots. We have immediate availability for full time and part time pilot positions. This position consist of extensive dry work and some liquid work as well. Previous ag experience is required in Air Tractors or equivalent aircraft. We operate extremely clean equipment and offer very competitive compensation.

Come join a team of professionals that love what they do! email resumes to admin@ agroflite.com.

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 Looking to employ experienced pilots on Air Tractor 802 or turbine Thrush 550P for a minimum 3 consecutive fire fighting seasons in the Mediterranean region.

Each fire season is 6 months. We offer competitive salary, house and car. Please submit your CV to aviators@hotmail.gr Attention: Mr. Paphitis Aero Tech Inc. is in search of a qualified AT-802 pilot for the 2018 season, July-Sept. Employment will open opportunities to next years fire season if your interested in flying a SEAT. Standard pay with guarantees. Email applications to cameron@aerotechteam.com

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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

Miscellaneous Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative extremely simple solution, Mouse Pants! 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 3 for $599.00 plus S&H. Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com

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CLASSIFIEDS 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 877-924-5025

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Hand crafted planes inside glass bottles.

What began as a hobby has grown into a business for David Kirk. Each plane is hand crafted and placed in various shaped bottles. $250 Includes S&H. For more information or to order your one of a kind gift, call David Kirk at 580-5411112.

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 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 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 DRP-955 DRIFT RETARDANT PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www. davidononline.com

Insurance 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

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INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time Pilot Coverage.

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HARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford.”-Randy Hardy. Centrally Located in Wichita Kansas since 1995, Hardy Aviation Insurance has a strong history in the aerial application industry by tailoring the best comprehensive plans to fit their client’s specific needs. Prompt, courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application industry. Hardy Aviation Insurance has expanded coverages beyond aviation insurance to include: Homeowners, Auto, Marine, Life, Farm & Ranch, Long-Term Care and Business Insurance. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www. hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com

Operations For Sale or Wanted Aerial Spray Business For Sale. Owner retiring, turn-key Ag operation, 4560000 acres per year, new 50x90x18 hangar w/60 ft hydro-swing door, heated, 5000 gal JetA and 1000 gal 100LL, 4000 gal water, 75ft x 5000ft concrete runway located in north central Kansas. Season runs from early April thru late Nov. with the majority of work pasture. Lots of big acreage. With or without 74’ Ag-Truck. Serious inquiries Phone for photos. Jim 785 543 9267 Central Nebraska Business for Sale.

Diversified cropland. Covered over 80,000 in 2018. Willing to sign no-compete and help with transfer of ownership. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1904 or fax to 478-352-0025 Business Opportunity - Recently Built 80ft Wide X 60ft deep Hangar, 62ft X 16ft Hydroswing door 18ft side walls Located on Municipal Airport. Great Opportunity for someone wanting to work and build an Aerial Application Business $150K - Sold my planes and need to sell facilities. 605-448-8372 Faulkton South Dakota Business Operation For Sale - 60X60 Hangar used as Maintenance and Aerial Application Business. Includes 18ft by 19ft office with restroom. 55ft by 12ft Bifold door. 14ft sidewalls. Insulated Radiant heat. Attached 16ft X 60ft cold storage also includes Octa Flex Containment for Spraying Business.

Good side fields with very good price structure. Upper Midwest cornsoybeans-small grain. Good Opportunity for someone willing to work. $117,500 605-448-8372 Redfield, South Dakota

Former Ag Operation for sale or lease. Located in South Central US. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478352-0025 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

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 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, AN3025-1 24 volt 300amp Reverse Current Relay new surplus with 8130.

870-897-4548 AT Parts - 802 rudder like new, 802 vert. stab. 502 elev. 502 horz. set 502 Landing Gear,set 402 Landing Gear.

402 canopy. 870-897-4548 Avenger 40,000 hour Stainless Spar Caps. Available now. $30,000 Call Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891 Thrush Wings with 40,000 hr. Avenger Spar Caps and heavy duty leading edges. Large fuel and fresh spar caps. $75,000 Call Darryl Riddell at 479935-4891 Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike for details at 352-494-3978.

Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net AgCat Frameworks Sale! Installation ready...out of factory fixtures. Also, up-grades...long fuel, hoppers, wires, mounts, Empennage, struts, ailerons, canopies, wingtips, special hardware, dispersal equipment. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-8862418/2489 Fax, or email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com

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 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 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, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. 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, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 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 We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264

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 Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net.

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, SPH4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor LLC 800-4375319, 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.

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 Nancy at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428

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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 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.

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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

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2002 AT-802, N8507K, Approx 9,360 TT, 1,556 hrs since wing spar, 2,121 hrs since gear, -65AG, Single Point Fuel, Smoker, G4 w/Intelliflow, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Heater, Fast Start, CP-09’S, Manual 5 in Gate, Breckenridge Tail Wheel, Garmin Com Radio, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, New CT Blades, CT Vane Overhaul, & New Segments. ................................................... $580,000

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.

2015 AT-602, N602MD, -65AG, ~2,000 TT, Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., G4 w/Flowcontrol, Wingman & Transland Hydraulic Gate w/Transland Controller ................................................... $825,000

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 Amtech Hopper quantity system 802 AT - I have 2 systems available for sale.

Still operational. $1500 Call Michael at 317-403-1470 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 TPE331 AgriJet SB+ & SC+ Conversions in stock & On Sale. Installed or FWF Kits. H.D. Mounts. Prices will never be lower! Call 870-886-2418 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

Jack Frost jack@frostflying.com Frost Flying Inc Office 870-295-6213 Maintenance 870-295-3776 Fax 870-295-6674

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

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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 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

Propellers 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

NEW HARTZELL PROPELLERS/ INSTALLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE – Call 208-697-2759 Fax: 208-4598550 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 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 3D40 6101 Blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. 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 ...........$28,500 22D40-6533A12 OHC..............25,500 12D40-6101A12 OHC .............22,500 2D30AG100-2 OHC ............... 22,500 12D40AG100-4S 375-SOH ......18,500 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH .......18,500 HC-B3TN-5M/T1o282N+4 NEW CALL AmAg 870-886-2418/2489 Fax AgCat Sales/Service since 1971 email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Prop for sale - Hamilton Standard, 12040-AG100-2 Blades 200 SOH $7,500 OBO call Monty 541-891-2634

Seat Wanted PILOT AVAILABLE! 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. 350 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. Currently working on my instrument rating. Call Sam at 913-909-2032. Single, no kids, no pets, do not currently rent or own a home. Very easy to relocate!

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

Experienced pilot looking for seat.

18,000 plus Ag time, 502, 602 and 802. Thrush time in Pratt and Garrett power. Herbicide and fertilizer, seeding experience flying SATLOC GPS. Rice, cotton, corn and soybeans among crop experience. South central. 318-4182441

Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

I am looking for a full time seat, 120k min. 4700 TT 3700 AG. 670 Night Ag. 2100 Turbine, 4620 T.W. Age 55, Agriculture background, good work ethic, Call Jim Friedrich. 509-670-9643

CLASSIFIEDS Heli pilot with 30 years ag experience looking to pick up winter work in CA. Licensed in CA. Experienced with most crops and forestry to include fungicide, herbicide and insecticide. 13,000 flight time hours in Bell products and Hughes 500. Some night time flight experience.

References and resume available upon request. Email blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1851 or fax to 478352-025

Level 1 SEAT pilot. Resume and references available upon request.

Please email blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1688 or fax to 478-3520025

Experienced pilot looking for 2019 seat and beyond. 4500 hours TT, experience in both herbicide & dry fertilizer. Aircraft flown: AT-301, 402, 502-A -60, 802, Garret -6 S2R Turbo Thrush, Cessna 188 Ag Wagon and Grumman Ag Cat. Resume and references available upon request. Email blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1825 or fax to 478352-0025.

Looking for 2019 Seat, 9304 TT, 7680 Ag Time, 136 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine. Resume available upon request. Call Cory at 507-456-6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com

Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90.

Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes.

Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston) Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine) Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license. Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs, Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume and references available upon request. Please email dcerioni@prodeman.com.ar Ag Pilot available now, for Fall 2018 and beyond. 1093 TT, 759 AG, 80 Turbine. Herbicide Experience. PAASS attendance. Extensive Farm Background.

A&P Mechanic with Ag Aircraft Maintenance Experience. Resume with References Available. Please Email javiation@icloud.com 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 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

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 CD Aviation Services provides maintenance for the TPE331. Contact us for a full list of our services. 417-2062327 or sales@cdaviationservices.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

EXTENDED SALE! WINTER SPECIAL - 10% DISCOUNT ON SPAR KIT IF PURCHASED NOW TO DECEMBER 1ST.

OUR KITNUMBER IS AN AVAILABLE. FAA APPROVED AMOC LIMITED TO AD 2009-26-11 AND AS SUCH FAA APPROVED AD 2009-26-11.

TERMINATES THEFOR AD AND ALL FUTURE TERMINATES ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS. INSPECTIONS. WE ALSO DO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, TPE331 ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND ANNUALS. SEVERAL THRUSH AIRCRAFT FOR SELL.

ContactEugene Henry Jetelina 979-532-1718 Contact Shanks,atSr. for more info: for979-533-1720 more information. or 979-532-1718

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 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 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, 985507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

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)2569774.

FOR ALL YOUR SPRAYING NEEDS: WEATH-AERO FAN • HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC • VALVE FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: JIM GRAVES 233 SAFETY ROAD • HOUMA, LA 70363

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CLASSIFIEDS Training Center Certified For Mechanics & Pilots. Certified Simulator FTD Level 2, Fire Fighting Training, Turbine Transition Courses, Emergency Training.

EASA 147 training center for mechanics, 96 hours theory and practice. Flight school with FTD level 2 (EASA) simulator. Simulation for fire OPS. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com

You have Agrinautics SPRAY PUMPS, VALVES AND STRAINERS But are they HARD ANODIZED TUFFCOAT? 

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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

Vehicles

2007 International Boom Truck with 1500 gallon water tanks, new pump and 70 cubic foot loading sock. Price reduced to $15,500 Call Colton at 804387-3825

PRICE REDUCED! 1977 Beall Tanker Pup Trailer, 4 axle 6500 gal with 3 compartments (2000, 1500, 3000), bottom load/discharge both sides, used for avgas, good tires. $11,500 Darrin Pluhar, Plu’s Flying Service, Ekalaka, MT 406-853-0039

ALL AIRCRAFT MAKES SPECIALTY APPLICATION AVAILABLE FAA/PMA approved www.agrinautics.com 435-586-1200 • sales@agrinautics.com 1215 N. Airport Road • Cedar City, UT 84721

FUEL TRUCK FOR SALE! $8,750 OBO. 1976 FORD straight 6 with DUAL TANKS, approx. 300 Gal, Front Tank, Approx. 800 Gal Rear Tank, Could hold JET A and 100 LL. No title or Tag. 17,000 Original Miles Never off the airport. Recent Fire Marshall Inspection.

All required signage. All works and pumps. Call 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 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

2003 & 2005 Freightliner loader trucks. Can be driven from front or rear.

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Capable of loading an 800 Gal hopper and fuel in 2 minutes. New tires. Cost $225,000 New rear bed and hydraulics cost $110,000. Asking $75,000 Call 912-223-2385

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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

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Wanted to Buy Piper PA36 PT6 Turbine Brave. Airframe must be factory 375HP or 400HP. Minimum 2000 hours remaining on wing. Email: ab.mcewan@xtra.co.nz 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 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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