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Keep Turning… In This Issue Volume 38 Number 5 | May 2020 14 COVID-19 Treatment by Air in Chile 20 Argentina Aerial Applicators Take Action Against Dengue and COVID-19 24 Working Serial #1 Ag-Cat Being Restored
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If you are like me, you have had about enough of these social distancing and sanitizing efforts over the past few weeks. But, that doesn’t change anything, does it? We can tire of it as much as we want, the threat still remains, albeit less, hopefully. This month’s cover story is about aerial spraying for the COVID-19 virus by two ag-aviation companies in South America. These companies have taken unprecedented steps to help thwart the virus. They, separately, did this by making aerial applications over the city of Santa Cruz, Chile and the Mendoza International Airport in Argentina. The article details how the operators went about the applications, products used and other important aspects of treating the virus by air. Some may scoff at the idea an ag-plane can kill the virus. After reading the article, you will realize efforts were not made to eradicate the virus, but to help reduce the amount of virus present in the areas sprayed. As one of the operators stated when interviewed by AgAir Update, “Surely, killing any of the virus is a good thing.” That was the point of the operations, to assist with those on the ground and inside structures with reducing the virus’ pressure from outside. My last sentence in the article asked, “Why hasn’t this type of application been addressed in the U.S. and other parts of the world?” Does it seem that far-fetched? I believe it is in the presentation to the public. It is not unlike aerial spraying of mosquitoes that doesn’t eradicate the mosquito. But, aerial spraying of mosquitoes does help those spraying on the ground and making efforts to control mosquito breeding grounds. This could be true with aerial spraying a disinfectant for the virus.
Already China (if you can believe anything coming from China) is using drones to treat areas for the virus. Will our industry allow this potential bonanza in aerial applications taken from us by drones? In the article, the Chilean operator treated 600 hectares (1,500 acres) with an application rate of 30 liters/hectare (3 gal/ac) in 3.5 hours, 0700-1030. How long would it take a drone to undertake such a project? Even more important, drones now that tout their ability to spray are doing so with ULV applications, which wouldn’t have worked in the Chilean operation. The spraying made in Chile was LV, low volume, with water as a carrier and no adjuvants. Even so, the 200-micron droplets displayed a coverage of 15-20 droplets per square centimeter. That’s a space of less than 0.5 inch by 0.5 inch. Darn good coverage. Only time will tell if that is enough. This application done ULV by a drone that uses water for the carrier would most likely evaporate within a few feet of exiting the nozzle/atomizer. By now, you should have received your AgAir Update COVID-19 Best Practices poster. All AgAir Update subscribers were mailed these effective posters to be displayed at their operations. I would like to thank AgAir Update’s contributing columnist, Dr. Stan Musick, an FAA Designated Senior Aviation Medical Examiner. Many of you know him from his presentations at various state trade shows. Dr. Stan is not only a practicing physician but also an active SEAT and spray pilot. He knows our industry well. Also, he is available for aviation medical exams. Give him a call. Aside from the safety of employees, one of the primary intents of displaying the AgAir Update
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Roy started it at Waupun after the war. I flew for him a season in ‘76, I think it was. Then I got into the Imperial Valley plus a few seasons on Air Tankers so I wasn’t back for a long, long time. How ever the last 10 seasons before I was medically (involuntarily) retired I flew for Jeff out of their Plainfield base. They also have a base at Plover. Jeff has since retired and moved to La Crosse. From what I hear now everything is managed by the third generation. Russ Walker Du Quoin, IL
Great Compliment Have just had a great compliment on my article. Hope you are taking care not to get sick. We are at home Best regards, Alan McCracken Kansas City, MO Hello Alan; AgAir Update is working and open for business as usual. We all gotta eat! Great compliment from Steve Benoit. About 20 years ago, I visited him for an article and flew his modified Thrush for an evaluation flight. Good guy! Stay safe and don’t let Brita use “social distancing” as an excuse to not to give you hugs! —Bill
Springtime It must be spring. A little cool for this Ol’ Desert Rat, but the Mocking Bird is back. Have you ever given it any thought to doing a write up on Reabes up in Wisconsin? As I understand it, Grandpa A 10 | agairupdate.com
Good morning Russ; It’s spring here in Georgia for sure! As for the Reabes, I have talked with them over the years and they are an AAU advertiser for the unique products they have designed and STC’d. An article about them would be a great idea and I should talk to them about it. As for the third generation, as far as I know you are correct. I’ve spoken with Damon Reabe, who is very active in the NAAA, several times about different subjects. Maybe AAU will get an invite! I’ve copied Damon. However, I can assure you that it will have to be summertime! It gets damn cold up there. Take care, —Bill
Story Idea To AgAir Update Tell that Woodley girl, she is quick, fast and good on those ads. Also to Mr. Bill, March 17th is the date on our Part 137 operating certificate. Also, ask him if he ever did a story on Dow-Mar Aviation and Don Bair, York Nebraska. I did my ag training there in the fall of ’75. Back then, they gave 100 hours of ag flying
instruction. Also my old friend, Mr. Frank Kelly of AgAviation in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; now there is some history. Noel Palmer Novelty, MO Hello Noel I trust all is well in Missouri. All good here in Georgia (today). I know Melanie will appreciate your praise. I believe you left off the year on your Part 137 certificate date in your letter. I haven’t had the opportunity to write an article on Dow Croom, but indirectly did last year when he was mentoring KayDee Mitchell, Croom Flying Service at the time (July 2019). Not sure if you meant Don Bair or Jerry Bair. About 20 years or more ago, I did visit Jerry and his son, Craig, in York and wrote an article about their operation. Just about the time you were starting your ag training in York, I was into my second ag season! Yep, an article about Mr. Frank Kelly in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas would be interesting. We’ve been talking with him and Dana, but not recently. Take care and thanks for the handwritten letter; don’t see many of those any more! —Bill
Great magazine The magazine was great this month!! Thank you so much for the Pandemic Guidelines. I have posted them in different locations at the flying service. You guys are always on the ball with interesting articles and information. Thanks again Brenda Watts Watson, AR Thanks Brenda! It’s always encouraging when such a
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their jobs? 4) Is there room for that type of company? 5) Is there a need for drone repairs and drone sales or rentals? 6) Can 10-year old kids be used to fly the patch work missions, as they seem to be good at this type of flying. I’d appreciate your opinion as I’m always trying to find new revenue streams for the companies I work with. I hope you are doing well and I’d love to chat with you to be up dated. All the best, Mike Lugger
Drones My name may ring a bell from the past as I used to work for Jim Mills in Terre Haute and I wrote a few articles for him that reflected the company’s stance on PMA. I was a big proponent for the product and back then, it was like pulling teeth to get folks on board with non-OEM pieces. Now, folks are using PMAs more widely and not just for PT6 engines. I’m now going to return to the PT6 and ag plane maintenance business at Airborne Flying Service and Airborne Turbines. I was at NAAA in Orlando and I did say, “Hi”, but you were quite busy. What I did see in Orlando were drones that really caught my eye. From what I remember, there were always a few corners of a field, or areas too close for comfort for pilots to fly. There were a lot of large companies flying aircraft with 500-gallon hoppers, but also had an Ag-Truck or Pawnee for hard to reach places. Drones would seem to be a good addition to an operator’s equipment list. They wouldn’t have to be a large drone like I saw at the convention. What I wish to find out from your point of view is: 1) Are drones of any size being accepted? 2) Are there any companies that offer “patch work” service to make sure the whole field is sprayed and no other areas are missed? 3) Is this going to be like a second plane for operators - and /or do they use a patch work service company to complete
Hello Mike; Good to hear from you. I’m not a drone expert, by no means. I’ll try to answer your questions as I best know how. 1) Are drones of any size being accepted? On a very small basis. 2) Are there any companies that offer “patch work” service to make sure the whole field is sprayed and no other areas are missed? Yes, there are a few. 3) Is this going to be like a second plane for operators - and /or do they use a patch work service company to complete their jobs? It is too early to tell. I only know of one company that is exclusively spraying with drones. It is an exception, as it only works for a state government. 4) Is there room for that type of company? I doubt it. I don’t see covering enough acres at a competitive price being possible to support the company as a legit, standalone business. 5) Is there a need for drone repairs and drone sales or rentals? I don’t know, but I’m sure flying ag that they will be crashed. 6) Can 10-year old kids be used to fly the patch work missions, as they seem to be good at this type of flying. I certainly hope not. Part of NAAA’s efforts working with the FAA and EPA, as it relates to drones, is to insure drone
pilots follow the same type of rules and regulations ag-pilots have to follow. This would preclude any pilots under 18 years old. A child would not be responsible enough to manage pesticide applications. Hope this helps, —Bill
Extra Copies Bill Just got the April issue. I was extremely pleased with your Augerdan article. I thank you so much. I would like some extra copies of the April issue. Also some loose pages of the article to hand out. If the office will provide these and send me an email invoice, I will provide the payment. Thanks Dan Whited Augerdanllc Jonesboro, AR Afternoon Dan; The office should have mailed you several extra copies, already. I’ll check. With those copies should have been our complimentary flyers of the article for handout. I’ll get it done and it was my pleasure to write the article. Thanks to you and Toby Dunn for your help. There won’t be an invoice. We appreciate your business and the opportunity to work with you. Take care, —Bill
Retired Farmer I enjoy reading your magazine, especially the article about drift control and aircraft vs ground rig spraying. I am retired farmer and tire dealer with no aviation experience, but have a general interest in ag air spraying of crops and fire fighting. James Brown NSW, Australia
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is over, I’m thinking there will be many burned fingers. In NZ some misguided regulators have tried to enable drone use in their spraying rules and so far have cocked it up properly. We have a NZ Standard (NZS8409:2004) that I am currently involved in updating and one point that I have made on behalf of NZAAA is that the risks for all applications remain the same risks whether one is applying liquids or solids. There are 11 of them and it doesn’t matter whether an operator is using a
gun and hose, backpack sprayer, tractor mounted boom, helicopter, aeroplane, vineyard sprayer, orchard sprayer - or even drones. Those 11 risks always have to be managed. Clearly the emphasis on individual risks will depend on the machine being used, but the challenge for drone operators in my view, is recognising there is drift - not just managing it. I’ve attached a short table that NZAAA developed when I was Exec Officer which shows the 11 risks and the management we have in our industry.
The table is what all trained ag-pilots should know, but when NZAAA was trying to get regulators to develop risk-based rules, instead of prescriptive ones (e.g. no spraying closer than 200 metres to a boundary), the table was very useful in showing them that we always use a risk-based approach, whether or not they have numbers in their regs. NZAAA was successful in getting a number of regulators to accept this approach. So, their regs are outcome-based, e.g. no adverse effects over the boundary.
RISK MANAGEMENT TABLE Risk assessment requirements and management controls for aerial application of fertilizer, agrichemical and VTA Risk factors
Information needed
Information able to be used for task verification
Pilot Management
1
Application site (target)
Location and boundaries
GIS co-ordinates, dated photograph Hand-written diagram or map, verbal
Application plan with map detailing location and boundaries
2
Sensitive area
Nature of and location with respect to application area
GIS co-ordinates, dated photograph Hand-written diagram or map Verbal only if task is low risk
Sensitive areas identified and actions taken to avoid adverse effects
3*
Wind direction
Direction (bearing) at the application site at the time
Digital recording wind vane/sensor with time base Hand held vane or equivalent Smoke or other visual indicators
Adjacent to sensitive areas -application only when wind is away from sensitive areas and wind speed is steady
4*
Wind speed
Speed at the application site at the time
Digital recording wind vane/sensor with time base Hand held anemometer or equivalent Smoke or other visual indicators
Adjacent to sensitive areas, no application when wind speed exceeds the limits according to the risk.
5
Particle size
Physical properties of the product being applied
Documented record of particle size and size range, and stability, ie volatility (liquid) or fragmentation (solid)
Adjacent to sensitive areas, physical properties of the product must be such that trajectory after release is predictable
6
Product hazard
HSNO Hazard classifications and controls , HSNO class,Bioaccumulation, water solubility and attributes relevant to potential adverse effects
Product selected according to application task, taking account of HSNO class, efficacy and other attributes and the at-risk sensitive locations, all according to written prescriptions documented
Extra care taken if using Class 6.1 A, 6.1B, 6.1C, 9.1A, 9.2A, 9.3A, 9.4A adjacent to sensitive areas. Choose least hazardous product suitable for the task
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Effective height of product release
Application method Including lateral spreading vs localized
Application equipment selected to minimize product losses between the point of release and the target all fully documented
Product directed to the target at all times
8*
Buffer zone
Downwind application free zone
Location of application target and sensitive area known and logged, communication/notification confirmed, product quality, and wind direction known and drift modeling done
Adjacent to sensitive areas, application only when wind is away from sensitive areas and is a steady wind speed
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Shelter belts
Nature of and location with respect to application area
Location of application target and sensitive area known and logged, communication/notification confirmed, product quality, and wind direction known and drift modeling done
As above but also operation planned to take account of hazards associated with shelter trees and structures.
10*
Humidity and temperature
Air temperature
Temperature and Humidity measured and recorded on site at the time
Specific controls according to the volatility of the product being applied
11*
Atmospheric stability
Inversion layer
Wind and temperature data recorded on site such that no inversion layer, and visual clues e.g. smoke to test for inversion according to the risk
If label information indicates volatility an on-site test for inversion layer should be made.
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I was brought back from retirement on occasion. One mission was to get NZ EPA to accept this risk-based approach. That was a fail because they are still hung up on saying that, “The downwind buffer zone shall be 200 metres.” So, 201 metres is safe? Keep up the good work Bill. Cheers John Sinclair Blenheim, New Zealand Hello John; Always good to hear from you. Thanks for the kudos. Drone integration into agricultural aviation holds an interest to me, mostly because I do see it as an opportunity for current Part 137 operators and partly because I think, unfortunately, drone manufacturers are pushing their product improperly to agaviation and may very well mess things up for all of us, e.g. drift. Your eleven points concerning drift are quite interesting. Most ag-operators are aware of them, but probably not in such an organized manner as the table demonstrates. I dare say the typical drone manufacturer would be clueless to these eleven challenges and hardly know where to start to address them. At least that is the impression I get from what I read. If that is not the case, then they still have a problem if the publisher of an ag-aviation magazine (me) doesn’t know they know, then who knows? Oh well… It will eventually sort itself out, hopefully for the good of all. Take care and please stay in touch,—Bill P.S. - From reading Aviation NZ, your “replacement”, John Nicholson, appears to be doing a superb job as CEO. -BL
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The topic of the coronavirus COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind these days, worldwide. While seemingly every measure possible is being done to slow the spread of this dreadful disease, unprecedented steps are being taken in South America using ag-aircraft to spray for the virus. That’s correct. An aerial application of an organic disinfectant manufactured in Luxembourg is being used to kill the virus on contact. Some critics point out aerial applications will not reach the virus that are inside buildings, cars and other protected spaces. This is true. However, killing the virus that is exposed, that could help slow it from spreading. An operator in Chile, Aero Santa Cruz Fumigaciones Aéreas, owned and operated by Víctor Gonzáles, at 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday, made the country’s first aerial application for the treatment of coronavirus. In an WhatsApp interview with Víctor, AgAir Update was told the details of the application. Aero Santa Cruz has been featured on two occasions in AgAir Update in the past 23 years. Almost three weeks before the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Santa Cruz, before worldwide mandatory
stay-at-home instructions were issued, Víctor Gonzáles was attending a barbeque with his adult children and their friends when they jokingly asked him, “why are you not spraying for the virus?” All laughed and Víctor said, “Ok, you tell them to get the authorizations to do such a thing!”. It wasn’t long before the mayor of Santa Cruz, William Arévalo, heard of this conversation and contacted Víctor, asking if an aerial application could be done. With the confidence of 40 years of ag flying, Víctor told the mayor he could make the application, but he did not know if it would work or not. Nobody knew. Mayor Arévalo went right to work. He contacted the central health department (for Chile) to obtain the permission needed for an aerial application over the city. At the health department’s recommendation, a local supplier, GreenMax, donated 120 liters of BioClean for the application. Aero Santa Cruz donated the aircraft and its related expenses. The mayor also obtained clearance from the DGAC (Chile’s FAA). The mayor was told that with Víctor’s experience and the country in a state of “catastrophe”, they would grant the waiver to fly over the city. ➤
Left: After a successful aerial application of BioClean to help slow the spread of COVID-19, pilot and owner of Aero Santa Cruz Fumigaciones Aéreas, (L) Víctor Gonzáles, and the mayor of Santa Cruz, (R) William Arévalo, pose in front of the application aircraft, an Air Tractor AT-402B. Below: Aero Santa Cruz Fumigaciones Aéreas’ AT-402B flies over a house and the Family Court building in the city of Santa Cruz, treating for COVID-19. Photos by Alexis Vidal Farías, Instagram: @alexisscan
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Víctor Gonzáles, owner of Aero Santa Cruz Fumigaciones Aéreas, and the mayor of Santa Cruz, Chile, William Arévalo, make plans for an aerial application to treat the city for COVID-19. Photos by Alexis Vidal Farías, Instagram: @ alexisscan
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As for the application of a disinfectant over the city, permits were not needed from the health department specifically for the product as it is organic and considered to be safe. However, the health department authorized the application of BioClean anyway. With all permissions in place, Aero Santa Cruz’s AT-402B was loaded with 1,500 liters of water (396 gal) that included 10 liters (2.64 gal) of BioClean in the mix. No adjuvants were used. The application rate was set at 30 l/ha (3 gal/ac) using a 40-meter (131-foot) swath. The ambient temperature was 12°C (54°F) and 76% humidity. Twelve applications were completed by 10:30 a.m. A total of 600 hectares (1,482 acres) were treated. Víctor said Aero Santa Cruz did not receive any complaints. Actually, Santa Cruz citizens were standing in the streets waving white cloths as a symbol of “Thank You”. Many people called Víctor to congratulate and thank him. He
became the town hero. Other Chilean cities have been calling inquiring about a similar application. The AT-402B was outfitted with 41 CP Products nozzles set to create 200 micron droplets. Coverage was checked and found to be 15-20 droplets per square centimeter. “Bill, I believe the application will make a difference. We know that we got good coverage over anything outside of buildings, cars and other enclosed spaces. BioClean is a safe product with a proven record of efficiency in other types of sanitation. I have been told that it only lasts for about 24 hours. The company is working on another similar product that uses nanoparticles of copper and may last up to 15 days. Any reduction in the amount of virus has to be a good thing,” explains Víctor. “Furthermore, by using our AgNav GPS systems, we are able to accurately treat the city in mass and very quickly, unlike ground machines that can only get to certain parts, or ➤
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drones that do not have the capacity.” Aero Santa Cruz has been in business for over 30 years. It operates three ag-planes; one PT6A-34AGpowered AT-402B and two 260 hp Piper Pawnees. Primary crops treated are wine vineyards, avocados, walnut trees, wheat, and rice. The AT-402B was bought from AeroGlobo in Brazil and Lane Aviation of the U.S. Chilean Sebastian Ramirez of AeroGlobo delivered the aircraft. When asked about Aero Santa Cruz’s precautions for COVID-19 at its operation, Víctor responded, “It is our off-season, so there is not much going on here now. We are using two employees that work half a day before going home. Our private airport, located on the family farm, is a large area, so it is easy for them to maintain their social distance. We also make sure
all employees receive their annual, seasonal flu vaccines. Although that won’t stop COVID-19, maybe it will prevent them from having both the flu and COVID-19 at the same time.” Aero Santa Cruz is not the only company that has treated congested areas for the COVID-19 virus. Earlier in April, Aerotec of Argentina treated the Mendoza International Airport by air. A chlorine based solution was used. The aircraft was a Cessna C-188 outfitted with rotary atomizers. This all brings into focus the question: Why hasn’t this type of application been addressed in the U.S. and other parts of the world? Why wouldn’t reducing the number of viruses outside hinder the spread of the virus? One thing is for sure, it would be a bonanza of work for the aerial application industry!
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Argentina Aerial Applicators Take Action Against Dengue and COVID-19 Aerotec’s Cessna C-188 make COVID-19 prevention applications over the Mendoza International Airport in Argentina.
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The ag-plane is a tool that provides solutions to many problems due to its range and speed. Argentina’s national ag-aviation association, FeArCA, reports that through the action of ag-aircraft, a cleaning and disinfection aerial operation was carried out at the Mendoza International Airport using water-sensitive application techniques. The applications were administered by the Mendoza Institute of Health and Environmental Quality and Aerotec, an ag-aviation company, with the aim of fighting the CONVID-19 Cornovirus by creating healthy conditions in air spaces with high passenger traffic. According to statements made by the Governor of Mendoza, “It is essential to carry out this type
of action, in order to guarantee the healthiness of airport facilities and areas of immediate influence, to prevent the circulation of the COVID-19 virus.” FEARCA hopes this public health management model by a private ag-opeator will quickly, further advance this type of operation at other air terminals in Argentina and as well as urban areas with possible circulation of the virus. FeArCA reminds its members that to qualify for the exception for aerial applications during the Coronovirus pandemic, per ANAC’s Resolution No. 102/2020, companies must request authorization via email. Aerial applications carried out during quarantine is considered a fundamental link in food production. However, it is a priority
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Ag-Planes Fight Dengue Airplanes are extremely useful tools for the control of insects that threaten human health, in this case the dengue transmitting mosquito. Through aerial spraying, the number of mosquitoes can be reduced more quickly and effectively, since the application capacity with respect to land is greater and quicker with an ag-plane. Argentine aerial applicators are being called on because of an epidemic of mosquitoes that infect people with viruses such as zika, dengue or chikungunya. Hundreds of cases have been confirmed in Buenos Aires city and province, as well as in Formosa, Misiones, Salta, Corrientes, Santa Fe, La Rioja, Santiago del Estero, Entre Ríos, Tucumán, Jujuy, Catamarca, San Luis and San Juan. Aerial applications are conducted with products that do not imply any risk to the environment or human health, is authorized by the National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (Senasa) and by the National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (Anmat). It should be noted that they also have the endorsement of the Ministry of Health, the National Administration of Civil Aviation (ANAC), the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the Network of Good Agricultural Practices (Red BPA). It is important to note the applications are endorsed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where the insecticides that were used have been studied and certified for their effectiveness and safety. Also, the World Health Organization (WHO), in its practical guide on “Spraying Insecticides in the Air to Fight Vectors and Pests in Public Health”, recommends aerial application as one of the A 22 | agairupdate.com
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Aerial Applicator Donates Food In times of great difficulties, such as those being experienced by the entire world, attitudes emerge that are worth highlighting. This is the case of Fabián Macías, owner of an agricultural aviation company and agricultural producer in Las Varas, Córdoba province. Specifically, “El Flaco”, as he is called in his hometown, distributed 10 food bags valued at $ 10,000 pesos ($150 USD) each among those who need it most. “Despite controversies with the National Government, agriculture in Argentina is the sector that is having the best of times at the moment, because we can continue producing. My message to farmers and aerial applicators is that we try to make one more sacrifice, that we think of those people who cannot work or eat. I wish that whoever can will do so. You will feel good in your heart and will make a great contribution to the community,” Macías told the media. In this same sense, four aero applicators from Bragado, Buenos Aires, together with the partners of the local branch of the Agrarian Federation, because of the coronavirus pandemic decided to make a solidarity gesture by donating $84,000 pesos ($1,300 USD) to the San Luis Municipal Hospital. From FeArCA, we celebrate these type of actions. It is evident there is a sense of social responsibility by the aero applicator, who works where he lives, together with his family, loved ones, friends and those who accompany him daily in his work. Source: FeArCA/Argentina
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If you haven’t heard, ag-aviation will celebrate 100 years of ag-flying in 2021. That was the first year an airplane was used to protect a crop. In 1921, catalpa trees in Ohio were treated, which were used for telegraph poles. The application was arsenic dust for controlling Sphinx Moth caterpillars that stripped the catalpa trees’ leaves, killing the trees. This became known as “Crop Dusting”. Shortly after, pilots started dusting cotton. John Wakefield, a fellow North Dakota operator, and I found Serial #1, 1958 G-164 model Ag-Cat (N10200) earlier this spring. The logbooks and historical info were all there, verifying it is the actual Serial #1 Ag-Cat. In the past few years, it has been working in Kansas. The NAA museum in Jackson, Mississippi has protype #1. We have the actual working Serial #1. John and I are in the process of a complete restoration to original, including leading edge booms, open cockpit, a small windshield, fabric on the top of the wings and ailerons with an original R-670 Lycoming engine. Our plans are to make the aircraft as detailed to the original as possible. If anybody has pictures or historical information about early Ag-Cats, we would sure like to see and hear about it. The ag-aviation industry has been very helpful and supportive of the project. We plan to display Serial #1 Ag-Cat at the National Ag Commissioners Conference in Medora, North Dakota on August 31-September 2, 2020. Doug Goehring, North Dakota’s Ag Commissioner, is president of the 50-state Ag Commissioner’s Association. The conference is always at the current president’s home state in the year of presidency. Commissioner Goehring has been helpful and enthusiastic about displaying Serial #1 at their conference. Commissioner Goehring farms and knows the importance of the ag plane to the farmer. His son-in-law is an aerial applicator/ crop duster, too. Ideally, this could be the kick-off of the
industry’s 100th anniversary celebration/ recognition tour this fall. This would give us four months to make this happen. Oh yeah, I forgot to say, we have a farming and spraying season between now and completion of our project! After the kick-off in Medora, there are a couple of state conventions around the country this fall and if somebody wanted to fly it to a convention, it is possible that could happen. The NAAA convention is in Savannah, Georgia in December this year. Having the aircraft on display there could be a goal for it. Next summer (2021), we would like the aircraft promoted as much as possible; fly-ins, airshows, Oshkosh, etc. and end up at the 2021 NAAA convention in Palm Springs, California. I am in the process of refurbishing the plane. The farming and spraying seasons will be here shortly. We have much work to do on this airplane, but meeting the fall deadline is very doable. I have rebuilt a number of Ag-Cats during my 43 years in the ag-aviation business. The purpose of this letter first of all is to tell AgAir Update readers about the project. It is officially an NDAAA project with John and I taking the lead on the rebuild. We have asked for some local (ND) help in preparing the project for painting. Cleaning and sanding parts to ready for paint takes a lot of time. I have most everything rebuilt that needs it and have started painting. The painting process will continue as parts are prepared for paint. John and I are doing most of the work on the project. Being very proud to be “Crop Dusters”, we wanted to give back and continue promoting the professional image we trust the next generation will maintain for the next 100 years.
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The partnership between Texas-based aircraft manufacturer Air Tractor and Pratt & Whitney dates back decades and together the companies have achieved many milestones along the way. Most recently, Air Tractor installed a PT6A65AG engine into a new AT-602 agricultural spray plane. The engine happens to be the 20,000th engine produced by the Pratt & Whitney Lethbridge, Alberta facility. “What a milestone,” remarked Jim Hirsch, president of Air Tractor. “We couldn’t be more excited that this engine is powering an Air Tractor. The PT6 engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney are legendary for their performance and reliability. Our companies both share a commitment to producing the very best products for our customers. We are looking forward to many more milestones to come.”
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essential service and preventing enforcement actions and/or extending expiration dates for expired licenses. Here are some of the key coronavirus-related regulatory developments aerial applicators should be aware of. Aerial Application Deemed an Essential Service Crop input services, such as aerial application, have been deemed critical infrastructure industries by the federal government, which means they shall continue without any disruption. You should provide a document for everyone at your operation to carry on their person that clarifies they are an employee of a critical infrastructure industry. NAAA has prepared examples in Word and PDF files that you can print on company letterhead and provide to your employees to sign and carry with them. This can be presented to law enforcement in the event an employee is stopped in a shelter in place or similar area. Visit AgAviation. org/covidresources to download the sample document.
Check TFRs and Airport Closures Air support may yet play a role in fighting the coronavirus and TFRs may be needed in the event of large-scale aerial supply operations. Additionally, smaller airports may have momentarily closed or have been forced to close by state or local regulations. If the airport is open, be sure to check to see if fuel services are available.
FAA Medical Certification The FAA issued a policy that suspends enforcement against individuals with first, second or third class medical certificates expiring between March 31 and June 30, 2020. Be sure to check with your insurance underwriter to ensure you are covered if your licensed expired during this timeframe and a situation occurs resulting in having to file a claim.
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NAAA is continuing to work with the FAA and is urging the agency to undertake an emergency rulemaking to formally extend medical certificates and not simply stop enforcement actions. The FAA has indicated it is working on a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) to possibly address this and other issues, such as pilot currency requirements. Regardless, NAAA recommends ag aviators still renew their medical certificates if they are able make an appointment with an Aviation Medical Examiner.
pesticide control officials’ responses are available at tiny.cc/aapco-cert-testing-survey. The states are listed in no particular order; use your browser’s “find” feature to locate your state on the page. In Nebraska, the state Department of Agriculture issued an order on April 13 declaring that those in the state with commercial applicator licenses expiring by April 15, 2020, who notify the department of their intent to renew their license and pay their fee by May 15 will be allowed to defer training and license renewals until April 15, 2021.
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NAAA has requested that the EPA allow states to relax recertification guidelines until we move past coronavirus-related shutdowns. Many states have already provided guidance on how they are dealing with pesticide recertification during the pandemic. The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials surveyed state pesticide control officials about the state of pesticide certification testing in their states. The state
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OSHA Expands Temporary Guidance on Respiratory Protection Fit-Testing The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum detailing expanded temporary enforcement guidance on respiratory protection fit-testing for N95 masks in all industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance provides the best practices for using different types of respiratory masks while N95 masks are in short supply. Learn more at tiny.cc/osha-covid19-maskmemo.
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Help NAAA Help You From the fuel shortages of the 1970s to the groundings after 9/11 to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAAA has been and will continue to answer the call for agricultural aviators as your advocates in Washington, D.C. The simplest way to support NAAA’s efforts on your business’s behalf is by becoming a member. If you aren’t a member already, join NAAA to preserve and protect agricultural aviation and your way of life. Without a doubt, it is one of the best investments you can make for yourself and your business. To join NAAA, call 202-546-5722 or visit AgAviation.org/membership. Thank you for what you do to ensure a safe, affordable and abundant supply of food, fiber and biofuel for the world.
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COVID-19 — What’s An Ag Pilot To Do? As the knowledge about this disease evolves rapidly, what you may read today is old news by tomorrow. With that disclaimer, here are some things that may be helpful. The Coronavirus (the virus that causes COVID19) is spread by contact with the aerosol (generated with coughing or sneezing), contact with droplets (larger than the aerosol particles) generated with cough/sneeze, or by contact with respiratory secretions that remain on surfaces (door knobs, stair rails, etc.) That makes avoidance a matter of eliminating those contact points. When in the cockpit, the risk is obviously low. In the office, or areas where contact with the public occurs, wipe surfaces frequently. (I get ridiculed for spraying everything in our office with Lysol every couple of hours…). The “six foot rule” has basis in science. Most of the aerosolized droplets will fall to the floor in under six feet. Stay six or more feet away from people. Hand washing is effective. The membrane on the virus is susceptible to soap. If necessary to immediately touch something previously handled by someone else, wash hands afterwards. Virus is shed at a high rate for the 3-5 days prior to the B 6 | agairupdate.com
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For several years, general aviation has been transitioning to better, faster, and more accurate technology. This is particularly true in the aerial application and aerial firefighting industries. The increased efficiency, safety, and productivity easily justify the expenses and learning curves associated with the advances in technology. This is truly the case for a Georgia based company that is currently offering a new service to aviation, and has taken a special interest in aerial applicators and Firefighters. ARMOR Data Services, LLC is a data analytics and consulting firm that takes the millions of data points stored in the memory of your MVP or JPI systems and sorts, monitors and reports on incidents, pilot habits, as well as offering trend monitoring. This firm does this while maintaining focus on safety, productivity and cost efficiency. ARMOR is well named as they protect the pilots and aircraft that they service. Companies worldwide, including ag and firebombing operations in Canada, US, Africa, South America and Europe have their fleets protected by this new service and have already experienced the benefits. Randy Sandstrom, the owner and chief pilot of Prairie Dusters, an aerial spraying company, has described some of the benefits of using ARMOR as “lower maintenance costs, better insurance rates, improved efficiency, but more importantly
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FROM THE FAA Gene Trainor
If the Weather Looks Tricky, Land and Live
A simple concept: land your helicopter if you face hazards that jeopardize safety.
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Every day, FAA Rotorcraft Standards Branch employees review accident reports. One thing is clear. We could substantially cut the accident rate if pilots stopped flying into bad weather. This fact has not been lost on the helicopter community. The Helicopter Association International (HAI) has been promoting its Land & Live campaign since 2013. It’s a simple concept: land your helicopter if you face hazards that jeopardize safety. “As pilot in command, only you can decide if you should continue the flight,’’ states HAI’s Land & Live web page. “Will you make the promise to always land when safety’s at stake?” The FAA Rotorcraft Standards Branch promotes a similar message through this column, safety forums, and meetings with industry and advocacy groups. If the weather looks tricky, delay takeoff or land. Industry-government teams such as the International Helicopter Safety Foundation (IHSF) and the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) participate as well with weather-related videos, essays, and reports at ihst.org and ushst. org respectively. In September 2017, the USHST released 22 helicopter safety enhancements (H-SEs) to improve safety. Four H-SEs were related to visibility or unintended flight in instrument meteorological conditions (UIMC) and are available at ushst.org. This message is getting through to the helicopter community. FAA records show that about 19-percent of the 104 U.S. fatal accidents from 2009 through 2013 were caused by UIMC, icing, wind shear, or thunderstorms. That number
dropped to about 15-percent for the 94 fatal accidents recorded from 2014 through 2018. UIMC is when a pilot inadvertently flies from visual flight rules into IMC, losing visual reference to terrain because of clouds, fog, thunderstorms, haze, or other conditions. If pilots consequently fly closer to the ground, they can encounter wires, trees, or towers. Experts involved in the FAA Weather Technology in the Cockpit (WTIC) program are researching ways to improve the presentation of weather information in the cockpit, weather technology and information, weather-related pilot training, and pilots’ ability to interpret weather information. Recommendations are expected this fall.
Work is underway to enhance the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) tool that runs as a desktop application. Additional work is underway to enhance the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) tool that runs as a desktop application. According to Ian Johnson, FAA WTIC human factors lead, the tool is designed for low-altitude operations and can provide information on ceiling, visibility, flight
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The Impact of Non-Approved Parts on Flight Safety in Agricultural Aviation One problem that has a huge impact on operational safety in aviation worldwide is the use of non-approved, noncertified parts or even original factory parts that does not have proper documentation. Such parts are called “Unnaproved Parts”, “Counterfeit Parts”, or “Bogus Parts”, as they do not have traceability. Traceability is the ability to reconstruct the historical past of a part or component from its manufacture to the present day. When a part does not have its documentation, or has the documentation altered, it becomes a “Bogus Part”. This problem occurs worldwide. The clandestine parts and components market reaches global levels. It is necessary that ag-operators and maintenance managers have the wisdom and firmness to resist enchantments of a more affordable price. In agricultural aviation, these functions are often confused. The pilot may perform maintenance, as well as purchase materials, parts and equipment for operation and if not a licensed mechanic not understand the ramifications of unapproved parts. The data chart refers to the number of reports of suspected parts not approved for years between 2011 and 2015 in the USA. Brazil does not have statistical data as accurate as this. Unfortunately, only when an accident occurs is the data collected and entered in the database of the appropriate agencies. This problem can affect the safety of operations by installing equipment that is not approved or may often not be made of aeronautical-type materials. Once, while taking a CENIPA
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(Brazilian Air Force Accident Investigation and Prevention Center) course, the class was presented with reports and photographs of bogus parts. It was thought to be a joke. Was not! They were photos taken from accident reports made by highly qualified, accredited personnel. All equipment installed on an aircraft must have a Supplemental Type Approval Certificate (STC) issued by the product manufacturer and approved by the aircraft or engine manufacturer, or an equivalent document that attests that its installation will not cause any type of interference that impairs the operation of the aircraft. This document accompanies every kit of accessories produced under license from the aircraft manufacturer. It is worth remembering that all aeronautical material, besides the specific certification, goes through an exhaustive quality control process which enables its use in the most diverse conditions that includes adverse conditions of temperature and pressure above its design and manufacture. What may seem cheap initially when a part or component is offered at practically half the price, can be extremely expensive. The price of an accident is incalculable. It can compromise the existence of a company, not to mention the lives that can be taken away by such an attitude. Prof. Mestre Rogerio Ribeiro Cardozo is an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, helicopter specialist, business administrator and university professor with a Masters in Environmental Science and Technology. Since 2012, he has been writing in the environmental and sustainability area, having published academic papers and articles involving administration and sustainability, including works about aerospace services oriented by it. In the research area, he developed a new type of plastic totally produced with PVC waste and aeronautical engine oil waste, which earned him a nomination for a Doctorate at the University of São Paulo in the area of building materials development (Architecture and Urbanism). He is also Seripa V Certified Element in the Agricultural Aviation Safety area.
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Are You Smoking? by Dennis R Gardisser, WRK of Arkansas LLC
Weather at the time and location of any spray application is essential. Careful monitoring of the weather during all applications is important for both knowledge of the event and possibly defense of an application, if it later scrutinized. Most agricultural aircraft have the ability to release a dollop of smoke by spraying a lightweight oil into the exhaust. The use of smoke allows applicators to closely verify the exact direction of air movement throughout the duration of an application. The verification of velocity isn’t quite as exact. Applicators might not be able to determine minute differences in wind speed. By doing a daily observation over time and comparing that to actual measurements, applicators should easily be able to professionally estimate if the wind speed at the application site mimics recorded values closely. By knowing the direction and speed, applicators may adjust as appropriate for any potential undesirable movement of their spray. This could result in leaving a larger buffer downwind or simply waiting for a time frame with a more desirable wind direction. This is just one of many tools an operator has at their disposal to mitigate any drift potential. The use of smoke and observation results need to be recorded if the accuracy of any application is challenged. I’ve told many applicators, “If the use B 14 | agairupdate.com
of smoke and the observation isn’t recorded – it didn’t happen.” This means that it is much more convincing to a regulator or, if you’re unlucky enough to be in civil proceedings, to a judge or jury, if the use of smoke is reflected on the job records. A simple statement of smoke use from applicators after the fact doesn’t seem to be as convincing. With that in mind, the recommendation would be to include a check box or statement with VBS (Verified By Smoke) included on the weather observations placed on job tickets or records to reflect this application practice on every job. I have been told by some GPS manufacturers that they might be able to show a tic mark on log files to reflect smoke use in the future. At a minimum, weather records should show wind speed and direction at the start and finish of each application. Any major changes throughout the application should be noted as well. Smoke On!! Gardisser received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering in 1979, a master’s degree in 1981 and a PhD in 1992, all from the University of Arkansas. He is currently the president of WRK of Arkansas, an application technology and aviation insurance company. He has been inducted into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame.
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Jim Mills II installs a WAG GPS unit on a brand-spanking new Ayres 510-gallon Turbo Thrush owned by Harold Scifres of Turrell Flying Service in Turrell, Arkansas.
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WEST MEMPHIS, AR - I’ve come to the conclusion that the best way to handle your business insurance is to find an agent you trust and stick with them. I also feel that if you are a turbine engine operator, that same methodism is appropriate. There are few things in an ag operator’s business that are so critical to his safety and his economic well-being as his aircraft’s powerplant, particularly if it is a turbine engine. As part of a four-phase journey through Mississippi and Arkansas, I stopped for a long awaited visit with Jim Mills II of Turbines of Arkansas in West Memphis. On several occasions at trade shows, Jim had asked me to come by for a visit; to take a look at how they did things in West Memphis. This year I promised myself to do just that, it was worth the effort. Turbines of Arkansas is a subsidiary of Turbines, Inc. of Terre Haute, Indiana. Jim II (I’ll call Little Jim) is the son of its owner, Big Jim. You could call it a seamless operation. Turbines of Arkansas can handle just about anything an operator might need from its shop in West Memphis or in the field. But, if it is a major problem, or an overhaul for a
PT6A, then Jim can quickly transfer the engine to Turbines, Inc. in Illinois for the needed service. Turbines of Arkansas was formed in January 1993. Little Jim has run the shop since the beginning. The shop performs factory warranty work on the PT6A turbo prop, even if Turbines of Arkansas didn’t perform the original work. The shop offers 24-hour AOG service. Jim’s office phone is call forwarded to his cell phone after hours. “Bill, my cell phone is on all the time, ready to answer an operator’s call when needed.” Heck of a good battery! Turbines of Arkansas also performs airframe repairs, annual inspections, 100-hour inspections, services all types of ag aircraft air-conditioning systems and is a WAG air-conditioning dealer. The company is also a WAG GPS dealer, offering installation and service for the WAG unit, as well as any of the other GPS units. You see, Jim is an IA. And that makes for a full-service shop, that not only specializes in turbine engine work, but any other needs the operator may need while at the shop. PT6A turbine engine work is Turbines of
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Arkansas’ speciality. I wanted to pick something from Little Jim’s brain that would help the turbine engine operator. So, I asked. Jim informed me there were several points of interest an operator could note that would, in the long run, pay-off by saving dollars while operating a Pratt & Whitney turbine engine. “We use a 30-volt start cart to start the engine,” Jim explained. Well, I was aware that an auxiliary power unit (APU) was the smart way to start a turbine engine. This allows the engine to spin faster during start up, thus creating a cooler start, as well as providing a secondary power source should the first one fail at the critical moment during the start. However, I wasn’t aware you could crank up the volts to 30 without harming the starter-generator.
Jim informed me there were several points of interest an operator could note that would, in the long run, pay-off by saving dollars while operating a Pratt & Whitney turbine engine. Jim says a self-contained manufactured start cart is the best way to start the engine, but the next best way is the homemade version that places two 12-volt and a 6-volt or one 24-volt and a 6-volt battery in series, providing 30 volts for the start. He also recommended that every start, not just the first one for the day, use the APU. Although a good APU can cost as much as $5,000, Jim speculated the operator will save enough dollars within the first three or four hot section inspections (HSI) to pay for the APU. Jim recommended the operator upgrade his startergenerator to the Wet-Spline version SB 1386, whenever the splines become worn and the gear needs replacing. The dry version has to be inspected and greased every 100 hours. The Wet-Spline conversion eliminates P&WC’s Service Bulletin, # 1355. Typically, a turbine engine is an efficient engine to operate, with few problems. However, like anything mechanical, it can have problems, especially with accessories. Turbines of Arkansas keeps a good inventory of accessories, including prop governors, starter-generators, over speed governors, bleed valves, fuel nozzles and fuel control units; just about anything you would need. There’s Rivers Powell’s Arkansas Aeronautics in the same building with Turbines of Arkansas that can quickly handle any electrical needs. And, just across the Mississippi River, Memphis Propeller can solve prop
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The last thing Jim advised me about turbine engine operations was to not extend the 1000-hour HSI on the newer PT6A turbines to the Pratt & Whitney recommended 1,750 hours.
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problems. Of course, Memphis is the home of FedEx and within minutes, Jim can have a part delivered anywhere in the world. Jim pointed out that prop balancing was so important that all of his customers have it done. If there is wear in a rotatable part, maybe a part that can be postponed replacing a few tach hours, a balanced prop can make all the difference in how long that can be. However, having a balanced prop means the rotatable part would have lasted longer in the first place. Next on Jim’s list was the importance of clean fuel. He noted that often a new turbine operator would try to use the same ground fuel system as he did with piston-powered engines. Usually it doesn’t work. Jim suggested that without hesitation an operator should install a high-quality, one micron water separator filter in the system. If the operator discovers that he is having problems with the filter stopping up after his first delivery of jet fuel, then that is a good indication the tank needs replacing. Trying to stretch dollars on a ground fueling system doesn’t pay in a turbine engine operation. All it will mean is the engine’s fuel system will need more servicing and possibly lead to HSI distress. HSI distress can cost money, big money. The bottom line is the fuel nozzles need to be serviced every 250-300 hours and remain clean. That means the fuel pumped into the aircraft needs to be clean to begin with. The airframe fuel filter needs replacing every 100 hours. Wire strikes mean money, too; money about to be spent. Contact your insurance agent immediately. In most cases the insurance company will instruct you to inspect and clean the chip detector and oil screen, run the engine 10 hours, and then check the chip detector and oil screen for metal. No metal, continue inspections as recommended by the P&WC book. Turbines of Arkansas is not in agreement with that procedure. Almost in all cases, a known prop strike does some damage. They recommend that the operator get the insurance company involved and that the gear box be torn down for inspection, the prop governor and over speed governor be sent out for overhaul, as well as the prop. Delaying this with interval inspections looking for metal could lead to a catastrophic engine failure. Turbines of Arkansas doesn’t believe it is worth the risk. It is possible that should the engine fail catastrophically after a period of time since the
wire strike, there could be problems with coverage from the insurance company. Remember, there is almost always some damage done during a wire strike, whether it be an arcing on the bearing or indentations on the bearings from the microsecond change in RPM’s. You asked, here it is! Jim says operators who take the time to record their starts and cycles and follow a trend monitoring program can often head-off problems before they become unmanageable. Trend monitoring will point out any engine misuse. It will also aid the engine shop when troubleshooting a problem. Any change in the engine’s parameters under duplicated conditions, would be an indication there are problems that need to be addressed. The last thing Jim advised me about turbine engine operations was to not extend the 1000hour HSI on the newer PT6A turbines to the Pratt & Whitney recommended 1,750 hours. It’s not that the engine will not safely make the inspection intervals, as much as extending the time interval exposes the operator to a more expensive HSI at the 1750-hour inspection. One true thing about a turbine engine is that it cost “X” amount of dollars each operational hour, “Pay me now, or pay me later”. In so many cases paying later cost more than a little preventive maintenance cost now. A good example of this is should an engine develop a small crack in the power section at 900 hours since the last time the engine was opened, odds are that the repair would be less expensive at the 1000-hour HSI as opposed to the 1750-hour HSI. Estimated extra investment cost for 1,000-hour HSI to be about $1,000, if nothing is found in need of repair. Yeah, you gotta know your turbine mechanic. With his advice, a turbine engine operator can avoid a lot of expensive problems. The folks at Turbines of Arkansas have the expertise and the resources to keep an operator out of trouble, that’s for sure. Jim treated me to lunch while telling me how he buys cars off the Internet and just picked up a good deal from a friend on a classic Harley Davidson. Time to head south, one more stop in Leland, Mississippi was in the flight plan. Next month, I visit with a Mississippian operation that has been around since 1946 in one form or another. Don’t miss it.
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The Equipment and People — Chapter Two continued…
TOP TO BOTTOM: Bob Ueding’s Stearmans on ramp at Vincennes,Indiana, mid1950s. Bob Ueding (with goggles) still operates his ag aviation business in Indiana. After WW II he apprenticed under the legendary “Pop” Elliott, an original
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president of the National Aviation Association in 1966 when he helped found it. He was also the recipient of the first Agrinaut A ward in 1968 and although he has received most of the ag aviation awards, he is still 100 percent active in his industry. “Old crop dusters never die,’ Reade philosophizes. “They don’t even fade away!” Another post-World War II pioneer who contributed strongly to the industry was Robert G. “Bob” Ueding, who still operates Ueding Flying Service at Vincennes, Indiana. Ueding was an Army primary flight instructor during the war at Fort Stockton, California, and
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The advent of the miracle material Mirex made controlling the imported fire ant practical and, for a number of seasons.
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later ferried for the old Ferry Command. After the war, he went to work “cold turkey” as a duster pilot for the legendary Henry “Pop” Elliott. Elliott was one of the original Huff-Daland dusters and in 1946 operated his own service at Cleveland, Mississippi. During the 1946 season Ueding flew Elliott’s beloved Travel-Airs and, after learning the ropes, went into business for himself in Vincennes. Ueding worked mainly for local farmers and canning firms, and was one of the first to offer regular, dependable service to Indiana farmers. As business developed, he expanded the size of his fleet and went about obtaining USDA contracts for large-scale grasshopper control work, timber spraying, fire ant control programs, and even boll weevil control programs in the Deep South. The advent of the miracle material Mirex made controlling the imported fire ant practical and, for a number of seasons, Ueding’s planes and equipment were leaders in this field. They also worked the Canadian spruce budworm programs, beginning in 1953 and continuing into the 1960s. In 1964 the firm procured and operated two helicopters. But after two years, Ueding returned to fixed-wing Stearmans. Until 1965, the company operated 450 horsepower Stearmans exclusively, but then added Piper Pawnees and later the Thrush line. Ueding’s firm has a long and honorable history with a great sense of permanence. Such firms have added much to the stature and integrity of the business. A relatively unsung man who did much to foster the industry was the late Hugh Wheelless, Sr., founder of Dothan Aviation at Dothan, Alabama. Hugh was a World War II pilot who entered the flying business directly after the War flying Stearmans. Early in his career, he began specializing in government contract work, particularly fire ant control programs and wide-scale grasshopper work in the West. Hugh was a visionary who quickly recognized that single-engine Stearmans were limited in scope. He began purchasing multi-engined surplus war aircraft and converting them for use in agriculture. Huge tank/hoppers were installed and, for some time, Dothan Aviation had almost a monopoly on wide-scale work of this nature. Several B-17s wound up in the fleet and with Stearmans for the small jobs, Wheelless could and did contract for both large and small jobs. The firm prospered until his untimely passing
some years ago. His son, Hugh Wheelless, Jr., took over the business and ran it quite successfully until he divested himself of all of his aircraft holding to devote his full time to other commercial ventures. The Wheelless firm contributed significantly to the expansion of the ag flying industry, particularly in multi-engine operation and imported fire ant control. Techniques developed by this firm in the fire ant eradication program were used with great efficiency until Mirex was banned by the EPA. This was one of the industry’s most successful and meaningful programs and contributed enormously to the success and well-being of farming and rural communities in the Deep South. Like DDT, its banishment was built along unsound lines. The general public lost in the long run. Given the opportunity, the average duster pilot is a traveling man. This penchant for wanting to see what is on the other side of the mountain moves him around. As a result, ag flying jobs in glamorous, out-of-the-way places never go lacking for applicants. In the Central American republics, particularly in Nicaragua and Guatemala, a huge build-up in farm acreage took place in the 1950s. This was especially true for cotton land in Nicaragua. The way was quickly paved for massive aerial application programs for insect control. Enterprising businessmen were quick to take advantage of the situation. Nicaragua was, and still is, a land of contrasts. The cultivated and populated areas were literally chopped out of the jungle by hand. Timber-clad mountains taper off into incredibly fertile valleys and farmers began operating plantations of enormous size and scope. The tropical climate, with a 12-month growing season and almost daily rain showers, is exactly what the land needs to yield astounding amounts of produce, provided that the lush, unwanted vegetation and the overwhelming populations of damaging insects could be controlled. With no dormant season to reduce insect numbers, a constant struggle exists between planter and bugs. In the early 1950s the improved airplane service fought the battle of the bugs. A typical operation of this sort was whimsically called “Sayasa Vanflober,” combining the names of its three owners, Sefiores Vanegas, Flores, and Bermudez. Literally translated, the word “Sayasa” means “Air and Agricultural Service.” Into this setting, near the fairly large city of Managua,
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American duster pilots swarmed. Sayasa Vanflober had acquired an impressive fleet of Stearmans and Piper PA-18s, all equipped for straight dusting. Liquid spraying had not been initiated in the region. The Nicaraguan cotton growing season fit nicely into the working schedule of most U.S. pilots, beginning around September 15 or October I, when most stateside pilots were winding up their seasons. As a result, most pilots who traveled to Nicaragua hailed from traditional cotton country such as the Mississippi-Arkansas-Louisiana Delta, and Texas, clear into the Rio Grande Valley. Towns like Harlingen, Texas, became “staging areas” for these Central American operations and pilots would gather there and swoop down on Nicaragua as a group. Several Mississippi pilots, including Lee Corviss, Chuck Thresto, and Sid Norwood regularly migrated to Central
America wrapping up their work in the Delta area by October I. “It was quite a set-up,” reminisces Lee Corviss. “The tremendous cotton fields were hacked out of the jungle by hand. It wasn’t all level land either. Lots of those big fields followed the contours of hills and mountains and some were so steep that flying them was a real problem. A supercub, or even a Stearman, just couldn’t work them in the conventional manner. The uphill climb was just too steep. “We had to figure out ways to ‘racetrack’ lots of those fields and, during the course of that operation, a good many planes were wiped out and some really good pilots were injured or killed. Actually, it was pretty remarkable that we didn’t have more trouble. But when you are working that kind of country, most pilots learn to take extra special care of the old bird, so we got by pretty well after all.
“Satellite operations were scattered all over the country,” continued Corviss. More or less permanent strips were set up near the towns of Leone, Chinandega, and Rivas. “Also, lots of the big farms had their own strips. One of the biggest problems we had was finding the strip we were to work from! Ferrying into these strips was pretty hairy, with nothing under you except mountains and jungle. I used to sit up there and wonder to myself just what I’d do if I had to put that old Stearman down in all of those trees when the next clearing might 20 miles away!”
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Some humans think that they can hide all their ungodly motives, thoughts, words, and actions from God, but that’s foolishness. “For the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought” (1 Chronicles 28:9). “You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely” (Psalm 139:2-4). “Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord, how much more the hearts of men! (Proverbs 15:11). “Am I a God who is near,” declares the Lord, “And not a God far off? “Can a man hide himself in hiding places so I do not see him?” declares the Lord. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the Lord” (Jeremiah 23:23-24). “For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure” (Isaiah 46:9-10). God is in absolute control of the future of His earth, nothing happens that God doesn’t allow. Jesus’ crucifixion was according to the determined purpose and for knowledge of God (Acts 2:22-23). Isaiah wrote, “God says of Cyrus, ‘He is my shepherd and will accomplish all that I please… “Thus says the Lord to Cyrus His anointed, whom I have taken by the right hand, to subdue nations before him and to loose the loins of kings; To open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: “I will go before you and make the rough places smooth; I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars. “I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden wealth of secret
places” (Isaiah 44:28, 45:1-3). Isaiah wrote this over 100 years before Cyrus was born! The events mentioned above happened on the night that Belshazzar’s had an ungodly feast and desecrated the instruments that were used to worship God (Daniel chapter 5). The Persian army, using a basin dug earlier by the Babylonians to protect Babylon against Median attacks, diverted the Euphrates river into this basin so that the water level dropped “to the height of the middle of a man’s thigh,” which allowed the invading forces to march directly through the river bed and under the iron gates to enter Babylon at night. The Persian army entered and conquered the city of Babylon, killed Belshazzar, and took control of all Babylon’s treasures in October of 539 BC, about 173 years after Isaiah’s prophecy. Jesus said to the Pharisees, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts” (Luke 16:15). “Jesus did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person” (John 2:25). Jesus said, “I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken” (Matthew 12:36). God’s Spirit dwells in every part of His universe and He knows everything about every human that’s ever lived on this earth. If I told you that I know who the next 10 winners of the Texas State Lottery are going to be you’d say, “Come on Carlin, there’s no way you can do that unless it’s rigged.” And you’d be right, because the odds of doing that would be beyond the realm of chance. I would have to have some type of inside information. That’s the way prophecy is, God has inside information; He knows the future of His entire universe and every person
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and everything in it. There are hundreds of prophecies in the Old Testament that refer to the first coming of (Jesus Christ) the Messiah. Many of these refer to His birth, life, death and resurrection. These prophecies were written during an 1100-year period that ended 400 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem. If you consider the odds of Jesus fulfilling just 17 of these prophecies during His life on this earth the odds are staggering. The Old Testament says that the Messiah (Jesus Christ) would be born in Bethlehem and from the tribe of Judah; that a messenger (John the Baptist) would precede the Messiah and He would enter Jerusalem on a donkey. That He would be betrayed by a friend (Judas Iscariot) for thirty pieces of silver and the money would be spent to buy a potter’s field. Jesus would be silent before His accusers, His enemies would wound him, He would be spit upon and beaten and His hands and feet would be pierced. He would be crucified with thieves, His side would be pierced but none of His bones would be broken and they would gamble for His garments. Darkness would cover the earth, He would be buried in a rich man’s tomb and His body would not decay. The chance factor of one man fulfilling all of these 17 prophecies is 1 chance in 480,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, 000,000,000. Or 480 billion x 1 billion x 1 trillion to one that one man could fulfill these 17 prophecies. If we included all of the other prophecies Jesus fulfilled it would be totally absurd that anyone could have fulfilled all of them by shear chance. Faced with these kinds of odds, how can anyone deny that Jesus is not who the Bible says He is; the Son of God and the Savior of all who put their faith in Him. Are you willing to bet your eternal life against these kinds of odds? We’re all guilty before God of committing sins in our life. But God says He’ll give us His righteousness if we’ll trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior (2 Corinthians 5:21). Why not trust Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? The apostle Paul wrote, “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). Jesus really does love you; He proved it by dying on the Cross for the sins of this world (John 1:29). It’s your choice!
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Every profession has a skillset. Whether you’re a doctor, garbage man, basketball player or agpilot. These are skills we work hard to attain, strive to enhance and endeavor to preserve. As you work your way up, you never stop learning. The day you think you’ve learned it all is the day you need to hang up your helmet. Your skill level is yours and yours alone. No one can do anything with it but you. You can let it corrode or keep it shined up and sharp. You can grow or stagnate. One thing for sure, whatever you do, it will eventually show; one way or another. Hopefully the result won’t be as drastic as having anything to do with sad singing and slow walking. On the other hand, you can always spot a guy who’s got his guns clean and sighted in. He’s efficient, safe and ready. Not to mention, he’s usually in a better mood. Complacency can sneak up on the best of us. Rust builds up quickly in the slow season. Barnacles grow in the off season. The first few hours back in the seat require extra attention and the need to take more time. It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve been at it, if you’re out of practice, you’re behind the power curve before you even start. Give yourself a break and take it easy, at least until you’ve got your back pockets welded to the seat again. A ton of hours and a lifetime of seasons won’t do anything to improve the stall characteristics of your aircraft. Your effective swath width isn’t going to change and the chemical will drift just as much as it would at any other time. It’s not only the off season that affects us, the redundancy of day to day (or night to night) operations can lull a pilot into a rut where he’s flying and functioning simply by rote. We’ve all experienced that at one time or another. Especially
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During the early ‘90s, I was flying an AT-401 out of Swan Lake, Mississippi. We got a call one morning from one of our rice farmers to Stam a 90-acre rice field. I checked the maps and identified the field to be sprayed. The field was bordered on the west and east by other rice fields belonging to this same farmer and to the south by a “lay-out” field which really was only used for duck hunting when it would be flooded later in the year. To the north was a small scope of woods, maybe 25 yards deep. Lengthwise, it extended beyond both boundaries of the rice field to be treated with Stam, but immediately on the other side of the woods was a large field with a cotton stand of about three inches in height. Naturally, the cotton belonged to another farmer and was not one of our regular customers. The DTN indicated the wind to be light and variable and our windsock was hanging like a wet dish rag. Calm winds have always made me a little nervous when doing herbicide work. After ordering the material, figuring the loads and working up the strategy for the job, we determined it would be better to do the fly from our base, approximately ten miles from the job site. I called the farmer and told him I was a little concerned about the wind, or lack thereof. I would have liked to have had a gentle breeze out of anywhere, as long as it had some northerly component. The farmer expressed that it was near critical that the job be done asap. I needed the farmer’s assistance and we discussed the coordination strategy. I would lay a line of smoke from east to west along the north edge of the rice to be sprayed. The farmer assured me he would be at the north end of the rice field watching the wind and if it appeared that the smoke was moving towards the woods, he would wave me off and the application would be
terminated. I told him I intended to leave a 100foot buffer between my cut off point and the tree line and that I would be back to spray the buffer as soon as we had a northernly wind. I took all the standard precautions, using only about 22 psi boom pressure and adding a drift control agent to the mixture. Everything went, “According to Hoyle.”
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that’s why he never waved me off. Thank God, at least I had left the buffer. Moral of the story, and I emphasized this to my ag aviation students, a no-wind condition is a very insidious danger. When flying a herbicide job, a calm wind along with the insistence of the farmer and pressure from the operator and yourself will lull you into trouble. We know in most cases, the farmer for whom you are working, legally speaking, is jointly responsible for any drift damage. So what? What’s that got to do with the fact that you just did something for which only you will be held responsible. FAR 91.3(a) and 137.39(2) clearly state, “the pilot in command is directly responsible for and is the final authority”, etc. Furthermore, if the material moves where it is not supposed to go, then you’re in violation of the label. That’s it. There is nothing left to say. It’s a situation we have to live with and adapt to. However, we still have a choice. Pay attention to your gut feelings. When we hear that quiet, little voice from time to time that says, “Don’t do it.”, we have to learn to listen to it and say, “No, I’m sorry, but I can’t do this job right now.”
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The problem with this situation is there may be another pilot in the same operation, who will do the job, or maybe the farmer will get a pilot from another operator to do the work and in all probability there won’t be a drift claim when the other pilot does the job. Maybe this will adversely affect your credibility. It will certainly adversely affect your pocketbook! All you, as a competent and conscientious agpilot, can do is make your decisions based on the information you have at the time. In retrospect, I wish I had said something like, “Let’s wait for a little while and see which way the wind starts blowing, because it’s going to start moving in some direction before too long.” Hopefully, you are a competent and conscientious ag-pilot. If your customers have been pleased with your work thus far, they shouldn’t leave you. If they do, then maybe it’s for the best. In the long run, they will be faced again with a similar situation. They will surely try to coerce another pilot into flying when that pilot’s gut feelings tells him otherwise. This time the other pilot may not be so lucky.
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(Albany, Georgia) Despite the recent impact of COVID-19 on virtually every facet of life at the present time, the new leadership team at Thrush Aircraft recorded a very strong first quarter as the first three months of the new year drew to a close. In addition, Thrush added additional staffing and capabilities during this time to support further growth in the year ahead “Naturally, our first thoughts are with our teammates here at our factory, our community in Albany, and the entire agricultural industry, as we all deal with the COVID-19 situation
together,” said Mark McDonald, chief executive officer of Thrush Aircraft. “And in light of recent events related to the crisis, this bit of good news seemed very much worth sharing, as I believe all of us could use a bright spot right about now,” he continued. As the first quarter of the new year comes to an end, Thrush has more than doubled the number of team members in production services at the factory – while adding some critical new hires on the sales and support sides as well. These include: Mike Rutledge as Director of Sales for North America, Bryan Amador as Sales Representative for Central America, Steve Jocelyn as Vice President of Manufacturing, and Sherrie Wallace
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as Sales Administrator. In addition, Kevin Pierce has been promoted to Director of Services and is now overseeing a new customer support team that will transform the way Thrush supports its customers in the field, while Manager of Flight Operations, Terry Humphrey, continues to lead the company’s flight department. The company has also tripled the size of its engineering department which will greatly enhance updates and certification capabilities. “Doubling employment levels here at Thrush was a goal from the very start,” said Mr. McDonald. “And, thanks to a strong order book, we were able to do so quite quickly,” he added. The company’s 2020 order book so far includes some 17 aircraft for both spray and firefighting operations, including Thrush 510Ps, 510Gs and 710Ps destined for customers in the United States, Canada and overseas. Several of these aircraft are expected to be delivered over the next 30 days. “Despite the challenges every new organization experiences, our sales, support and production teams here in Albany and around the world have more than risen to the occasion and I could not be more proud of all they’ve accomplished – nor more excited about all that is to come,” said Mr. McDonald. “Our immediate challenge of course is the current COVID-19 crisis. But I’m convinced we have the right people and the right mind-set to deal with the challenge and to help others do so as well. Working together, all of us as a nation and as global population will prevail,” he concluded.
With change, comes opportunity. There have been changes at Thrush. Big changes. New ownership. New leadership. And a new commitment to become a better company. One deserving of your trust, and your business. And now with the resources and skills to earn them both. You’ve told us what needs to be fixed – and we’re doing just that. Exceptional quality. Unequaled product support. Promises that will be kept. It’s an entirely new day at this legendary company. And we deeply appreciate having the opportunity to prove it. For more information about all the changes now underway at Thrush and the new opportunities we’re creating for our customers’ success, call Mark McDonald at 229.789.0467.
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1976 Grumman Ag Cat, TT 7590 hrs, 1340 engine SMOH 1148 hrs, prop SMOH 891 hrs. All new fabric 2/12/18. Spray equipment and spreader. $115,000 Call Dwayne Bebee at Riceland Aviation 337-824-1567
1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges. Call 509-520-8267
1974 Grumman Ag Cat, N9688, TTAF 6042.6, Del Norte GPS, Transland Gate, CP09 Nozzles, Smoker, Stainless Belly Skin, Stainless Steel Booms, Spreader, 80 Fuel Cap. See spec sheet for details. $75K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
1977 Super A Ag Cat 600, Serial #1714, N6741Q, 7454 TTAF, 1738 SMOH Tulsa engine, 10,310 TT since mfr., all case numbers match, some newer cylinders, mags, carb., cam, still strong running & clean, refurbished by Hershey at 5715 TT, 330 gal. hopper, new skins, tall tail, all servos, wing tips. $65K 660-7394509
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(3) Super-6 Garrett Fat-Cats!! Hi Wings, Long Fuel, Metalized, 500+Gal 41” TL Deluxe Combos w/ C-Model Gear, T.S.T., FlyTips, Fully Servo’d, Excellent Shape, Fresh Annuals. Retiring owner will accept reasonable offers, consider Ag Cat Trade-Ins. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870-886-2418/2489F, 7591692Cell or frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
1972 G-164A AG-CAT EX-WING! Annual Insp. completed Oct/19. TTAF: 8216.5. PW R-985A-14B on-condition and running strong. Eng. TSMOH:1024. Hamilton Standard 2D30-301 TSMOH: 522.2. Hershey locking tailwheel. C/W single point refueling, Mode C Xponder, VHF comm, GPS, Pump and one set of booms. $73,000 Call Bruce at 306628-7606 May Completion: 2020 TURBO B+ QueenCat, 400 Gal, 120 fuel, HiWings, T.S.T., Heavy G/S/W, DAF TL Combo, NEW AgJet FWF w/NEW Prop. Your TPE331 Engine, ALL frameworks factory fixture, perfect! Buy smart, fly safe, do better work! $395K Outright. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692Cell frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
Export Special! G164A S/N 1188, “Factory-Jigs” OHC fuselage, new 335 Hopper, 1” Gear, Ext’d/Metal Wings, 80-fuel, 24V w/Strobes, E-Servo, TWLock, TE Hybrid Combo, ready for 1000-hr service-run, YOUR R985/ R1340 E&P, Cofa’d Ex, packed in YOUR container, fobWR, $75K. frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com, 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-16920 cell
1978 B Model 600. 7400 TT. 4 hrs SMOH 4hrs SPOH. Aircraft completely refurbished by Hershey Flying Service in 2004 @7302 TT. SATLOC M3. New 330 gal Hershey Hopper. Aircraft is like new. Has not sprayed since Rebuild.Tulsa Engine and Prop OH by Northwest Propeller. $150,000. Contact Arvid @ 701-430-0215 (2) 2020 Super A+600 Queen Cats! 350gal Hi-Vol TL Combos, TSTs, B-Cockpits, Zero AF&E&P’s, Buy smart, fly safe, do better work! Bank on 4-wings! 870-2418/2489F frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your B Model Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing From our DeSpain Collection today for $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478987-2250
AT-400 AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/ flow/G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot. $335,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
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1995 AT-401B, TTAF 5024, GE-M601E-11 750hp turbine 1737hrs SMOH, Avia Prop 67hrs SMOH June of 2019, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/flow control, VHF, XPDR, Rinse hopper, Smoker, Vg’s, CP 11’s, new tires 2019. Excellent bird that performs & fly’s like a dream. Price reduced to $275,000 Call 204-731-0405
1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 141 hrs. by Younkin(2012), TTAF 6400, no corrosion or damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., 38” Gate, 400 gal hopper, new seal w/Transland spreader, 5 blade Weath Aero fan pump, SATLOC Lite II, 36 CP03 nozzles, A/C. $125K 402269-7076 or 402-746-4078
1972 2-Hole Ag Cat A-Model, Engine TT 302.8 hrs. R985-14B crank shaft, TTAF 5357.6, 298.9 since rebuilt. Aircraft is in a restricted category for banner towing, dual control. No reasonable offer refused. $70,000 337-652-8659 Leave message if no answer
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Better than new 450 Ag Cat! Meticulous ground up rebuild, loaded w/upgrades. 300 hopper, 67 fuel, Ext. Wings, Fly Tips, “B” Canopy/ Cockpit, TL Gate. EVERYTHING NEW or OVERHAULED & ready for 50 more years of safe, reliable, profitable service. $185K firm, and she’s a bargain!. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
1976 AT-301 aircraft, 880 SMOH, 6300TT, Ag Nav Platinum GPS, AC, 29 inch wheels, Butterfly on spar, Weth fan. Business for sale in SW Kansas, been in business 30+. $80K 620-8265519 or 620-826-9954.
1991 AT-401, TTAF: 9712Hrs (Approx. 1000 hrs left on spar AD), Last Annual 3/2015, Geared Tulsa 1340 TSMOHE: 1710 hrs, 23D40 w/Albatross Blades: 2564Hrs (5 Year AD complied with 3/2015). SATLOC Litestar 2, Crophawk 7, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, 4 Blade Weath-Aero Fan, VG’s, Digital Tach. 541-969-2062
1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. Come get it “as is”. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
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AT-401B-GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, AFTT 4449.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1533.6 ( 3000 TBO) Very Clean and well maintained Canadian aircraft. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212 1995 AT-401B-GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, # C-GMBT, AFTT 3804.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1262.0 ( 3000 TBO), Prop TSOH 1262.0, SATLOC GPS. $250,000 Willing to make a deal if both 401’s sold as a pair. Call 204-730-7400 1995 AT-401B-GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, #C-FXHT, AFTT 4449.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1533.6 ( 3000 TBO), Prop TSOH 1533.6, SATLOC GPS. $250,000 Willing to make a deal if both 401’s sold as a pair. Call 204-730-7400 AT-401B- GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, AFTT 3804.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1262.0 ( 3000 TBO) Very Clean and well maintained Canadian aircraft. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509635-1212
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1989 AT-402, N1012B For sale or lease. AFTT 12,623.4, PT6A-15AG, 18,134.8 TTE 6.0TT SHI, left & right bottom load fuel, left & right loader valve, flow control, Vertex generator, hear & air conditioner, aluminum boom, SATLOC GPS. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
1995 AT-402B -15AG, TTAF 7399.5, Engine TT 6928.0, Engine TSHSI 8.0, Prop TT 7399.5, Prop SMOH 2452.5, Shot Peened Prop, All SS Spray System, VG’s, AG Nav GPS (GUIA), AUTO CAL Flow Control, Single Point Fuel System, Newer style Factory A/C vents & Heat, 3 Piece Windshield, New style removable side doors, Extended Exhaust Stacks, Smoker, Flagger, SS Tailwheel, Shadin Fuel Flow, Night Lights, Storm Cutters, Factory Ram Air Inlet, Cool Start, 2 A/C Condensers, Radio Rack w/AM/FM/CD, UHF/VHF Business Band, 360 Channel COM, Garmin (347) Audio Panel. Price reduced to $350K 620-525-6712
1991 AT-402A -34AG, TTAF 7800, TTE 8950, 1500 on new wing panels and gear, total rebuild, tubes are the only thing not replaced. Last year engine received new input shaft, rear case, O/H. Accessories including governors, O/H exchange power section and another O/H FCU about 200hrs ago. New door hinges and latches, AmSafe, 602 A/C, spray pump, clutch, booms and boom hangers, black steel brakes, l7 light bar, Storm Shield, LED Nav lights and strobes, updated GCU charging system, and firewall fuel pressure gauge w/new SS firewall fuel filter this year. Hobbs is just over 7800. $425K Call Neal Aircraft at 806-8285892
1999 AT-402A with PT6A-11AG, 6843 TTSN, M3 SATLOC, Bottom load fuel, 475 hrs SN landing gear, VG’s, 210gal fuel, rinse tank, heat & A/C, very clean, great flying airplane. The airplane will come with a fresh hot section and fresh annual. Price reduced to $285K Call or text Dusty Elkinton 417-321-0210 at Dusty’s Air Service Nevada, MO
1999 AT-402B, 7922 TTAF, PT6A-15AG 8950 TTE, Covington Light OVH at 6500 engine hours. SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen, flow control, A/C, heat, Garmin G5 attitude indicator, CP 11 nozzles, smoker, very little fertilizer, Transland 10 vane. Overhauled FCU and fuel pump at 7322.0 TTAF, Wing spars were done at factory in June 2019. One owner, always hangared. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025. Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
2013 AT-402B, REF. 2499-19, Maturity iam 02/02/2020, Maturity ca 02/06/2020, Hartzell propeller total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Pratt & Whitney engine total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Micronair au 500 bar, GPS Hemisphere Bantam w/7”, Laser altimeter, Strobe navigation lights, US$630,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardi phone/whats: +1-954-2780939 Get Serious About Selling Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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1991/2011 AT-502 M601E-11 GE/ Walter Johnson STC Conversion, TTAF 7851.7, Engine TT 6167.1, 261 TSHSI , Engine TSOH 1977.1 (3000HR TBO), Prop SMOH 1977.1, SATLOC Bantam W/G4 Screen & L7 Light Bar, Agrinautics Pump W/Lane Electric Brake, Reabe Hopper Gauge With Pressure, Reabe Clear View Canopy, Amsafe Airbag Seat Belts, Vortex Generators, Single Point Fuel System, Electric A/C With Factory Vents, Electric Cockpit Heat, 3 Piece Windshield, New Style Removable Side Doors, , Electronics International MVP-50T With Fuel Flow & Fuel Tank Indicators, Work Lights, Johnson Ram Air Inlet With Barrier Filter, Aero-LED,s Landing Lights with Pulse, Radios With AM/FM/ CD, VHF, H80 Turbine Blades Upgrade, Price $439K Motivated Seller! Joe@ Prairie-Air.Net 218-685-6594
2012 AT-502B PT634, 3850 TTAE, Fast start, smoker, electric fan brake, Shadin fuel flow meter, hot section 500hrs ago, prop iran 1000hrs ago, PAR200 comm w/Bluetooth and ANR, Garmin G5, Nov. 19 annual. SATLOC G4 w/ flow control, Hydraulic Air Repair Inc. variable rate gate, Load hog hopper door and auger, Single point fuel, 3 inch load valve, VG’s, LED nose lights and strobes and navs, CP-09’s, Quick latch boom brackets, Transland spreader, Extended exhaust stacks, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge. Very clean with no damage history. $575K Aviation Services 662-658-4466
2012 AT-502, TTAE 4147 hrs., PT6-34 1569 hrs. since hot section by Covington, 4 Blade Loadmaster 1032 since IRAN, No damage history, Air Repair hydraulic gate, Wingman, VG’s, CP11’s, single point fuel, heat and A/C, Lane fan and electric brake, SATLOC G4. Hot section prior to sale. $550K. Call David at Gary Flying Service 662-822-4534
1998 AT-502A, N205RM, HOBBS 9395, 460 Hrs. since factory new frame, PT6A-45R, P/S TT 24878, G/G 26647, 26 Since HSI, 26 hrs. since prop O/H, 7993 Hrs. remaining on wings, 210 fuel tank, Lane Brake, Transland Wingman, Factory A/C, CP11 Nozzles, Smoker, Crophawk, SATLOC Bantam W/ G4 Screen, Updated upper instrument panel, Swathmaster Spreader. $400K 979-234-2482 2001 AT-502B -34AG, TTAF 8000, 160 since power section overhaul and new prop. SATLOC w/G4 flow control. Will do hot section at sell. $295,000 For sale or lease. Call 662-588-0519 for more information and details. 1998 AT-502B -15AG, 7050 TTAE, Mid-Western Aircraft, NDH, Fresh Annual, Ready to work! $275,000 Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
1995 AT-502B -34, 29,569 Engine TT, 445 hrs since hot, 445 hrs on prop, 10-11k hrs TTAF, approx. 7700 hrs left on wing spars, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen & L7 light bar. 0 since overhaul on starter generator, 40 CP11’s, LED landing & strobe lights, Agrinautics pump w/ Lane electric brake, 10 Vain Transland spreader, includes Wingman. Airplane is currently working. Needs a little TLC but it’s a money making machine! Current Annual. Price reduced. $190K Call 662-345-8395
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1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/ CP-09-3E. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends
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
Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401 2000 AT-502B, Bantam GPS, Flow, L7 Light Bar, Wingman, Com Radio, Transponder, Covington Hot Inspection, Farm Air annual. $435,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com 2014 AT-502B, 2000 TTAE, G4 w/ Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2012 AT-502B, 3,500 Hours Since New, Engine and Airframe. No Damage, 450 Hours since Hot Section with new vane ring. SATLOC G4, Com Radio, Transponder, Artificial Horizon, New Paint. Well maintained, one owner airplane, available in April. $580,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-4214545 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 309-303-5161
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 806777-1892
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1989 AT-502, N10125, Aircraft: 502-0047, Approx. TT 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx. TT 14,621.1, SATLOC Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017. 24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control. 5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement. Price reduced to $235,000 Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213 2019 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,060,500 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-9872250
AT-602
2012 AT-602, N2061L, PT6A-60AG 3686.6 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI at sale, SATLOC Bantam, transponder, Lane fan & brake, smoker, s/s T/W deflector, factory heat & air, drop booms, low time landing gear. See spec sheet for details. $725,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com
2010 AT-602-1193 -65AG engine, 802 prop, 5883 TTSN, 1077 since power section IRAN and prop OH, 1668 since OH of all external accessories (FCU, governors, BOV, fuel pump, Etc.). 517 hrs. remaining on landing gear. 0 since HSI in progress now, 0 since Starter/ Gen OH, 0 since Prop Re-Seal/IRAN, Annual inspection in progress. Bracket air filter, G4 with flow control, Reabe hopper gauge, stainless spray system, Lane fan and brake, radio package (VHF, UHF, Comm, Transponder). No fertilizer, always based in north Texas and on pavement. Very nice. Call Luke at 806-269-1230
2006 AT-602 -65AG, 6000 TTAE, Prop 0 since IRAN, 0 since Hot section by Covington with new CT blades, Bantam Flagger. Wing Spars replaced August 2019. $550,000 Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008. 5550 hr since rebuild. Fresh annual. Flow Control. Large size propeller N11276N5, 800 since new hub & blades, Bantam w/G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock. New transponder. Garmin audio panel. Comm radio. All mounted in radio box. SS Fasteners. New paint on leading edges. Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights. Night flight package. Factory air intake. Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. Price reduced to $375K For more details call 501-516-6156 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025. Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
2013 AT602-1232, N310KP, PT6A65AG, 3990.7 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI at sale, SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, Wingman, single point fuel, Lane electric brake & fan, factory A/C and heat. $650,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com
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2019 AT-802 FireBoss - Equipped as a FireBoss, Equipped with PT6A-67F engine, dual cockpit/full dual controls. Air Tractor FRDS fire gates, rear seat instruments and avionics, 380 gallon fuel, and a very unique paint scheme. Aircraft is additionally equipped as a FireBoss with amphibious floats, ground fill option, and a WipAire rear seat redundancy control package. Available for immediate delivery. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401
2019 AT-802, Equipped with PT6A-67F engine, dual cockpit/full dual controls. Air Tractor FRDS fire gates, rear seat instruments and avionics, 380 gallon fuel, and a very unique paint scheme. Available for immediate delivery. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401
2014 AT-802A -65G, 4100 TT, 0 SHSI w/ new CT Blades done by Dallas Airmotive, Single point Fuel, REABE, G4 w/ flow control, 0 since new gear, PAR 200 Comm / Audio panel, 254 gal. fuel, CP 11 Nozzles, Stainless Booms. $870,000 Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
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2011 AT-802A, TTAE 4005 hrs., Last hot 800 hrs. by Frost Flying, Prop IRAN at 1576, Wingman, VG’s, Comm radio, 250 since new gear, G4 with flow control, Single point fuel. Updated! $675,000 Call 806-828-5892
2007 AT-802A-0259 N4265D, PT6A67AG, 5912 Hrs. T.T. 3320 Hrs since Light OH, Reseal/Inspect 0 hrs., 0 Hrs prop reseal. SATLOC Bantam, radio package, smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, factory heat & air, dual A/C condensers. $595,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com
2001 AT-802 -67AG, TT 4990, Engine SMOH 1369 Fresh Hot Section, Prop 148 SNEW, TDFM 138, KY196A, KY 196A, Garmin 345 ADSB, Fresh Paint in 2019, Hatfield Fire Gate or available with 10” Transland and booms. $925K Call 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com
2004 AT-802 -67AG USFS/DOI CARDED, -67AG Fresh Hot Section, TT3932, STOH 2205, Prop 73 SPOH, KY 196A, KY 196A, TDFM 136A, GTX-345 Transponder, Smoker, Hydromax Fire Gate USFS/DOI Carded Fresh Annual. $800K Call 575-763-4300 or Email cameron@aerotechteam.com for further details.
2012 AT-802A-805ET, -65, 3740 hours engine and airframe since new, loaded with extras. Annual completed 8/2019. $800K. Call David at 870-501-1136 or email dglover63@yahoo.com 2009 AT-802A -65AG, 5100 TTAE, Midwestern Aircraft, NDH, fresh annual and hot section inspection. $695,000 Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 2015 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG engine, plane available now with approx. 2000 TTSN, 308 fuel, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, G4/flow, hyd gate, wingman, CP’s, Covington hot. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. 478-987-2250
Aircraft - Cessna
2019 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,478,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 2010 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, N389LA 802A-0389, 3,500 TT, 10” Hydraulic Gate w/ Vondran Controller, Wingman, G4 w/ Flowcontrol, CP11 Nozzle, Smoker, Electric Brake Gr Adj., Single Point Fuel & 308 Fuel, 825 Since FCU Overhaul, Fresh Annual & HSI. $760,000. Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213 2016 AT-802A PT6A -65AG, Hyd. gate, Wingman, G4, Covington hot section, approx. 1800 TTSN For more information call Farm Air at 877-7158476 or email farmair@farmairinc. com
1997 AT-802AF PT6-67AG, TT 6677, -67AG w/Fresh Hot Section 27960 SNEW, Prop 7591 SNEW, Hydromax Fire Gate, Fresh Annual, USFS/DOI Carded, ADSB, BK KMA 24H, BK KY196, Garmin GTX 327, TDFM 136, Sky Connect AFF. $750K 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com
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2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, new wing spars, new hopper, Farm Air referb, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Call 309-303-5161
AT-802 -67F, Single and dual cockpit, low time and hours, full avionics, FRDS. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.
Fire Boss Single & Dual Cockpit, -67 1600 SHP, low time and hours, full avionics. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.
1979 Cessna Ag Husky - TT 6701, Fresh Annual in progress, Well maintained Minnesota Airplane, SMOH Prop 636, Bolduc TSIO-520- SMOH 636, Spin-on oil filter SATLOC M3 CP Nozzles, Super Booms, right boom shut off, Hydraulic spray pump, Smoker, Spreader, Wire Cutters. $110K Call Tony at 320-3142664
1964 Cessna 310I, TT 5253, Continental IO-470U engines TSMOH LH 573 RH 249, McCauley props TSPOH LH 573 RH 670. Nice twin, true 6 seater & heavy hauler. It’s a clean northern airplane with no corrosion, new tires, new heater & fresh annual. Paint and interior are both prob a 5 out of 10. Basic radios. Would be interested in trade for Piper Cherokee 6, Saratoga, or Lance. $55,000 Call Tanner Sotvik at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416
1982 Cessna 188 Ag Husky, Approx. 7,000 hrs.TT. About 1200 hrs. SMOH, A&P owned. Less than 20 hrs. on new cylinders. New Turbo. Fresh rebuild on the throttle body, fuel pump & mixture tube. SATLOC Light Star IV. Crop hawk. Super Ag Tips. 66’ swath width at 5 gallons. $75K 208-251-4503
1973 Cessna A188B AG Wagon, Continental IO-520 (300 hp), TTAF: 4968, TTE: 723, TTP: 629, 3 Blade Hartzell Propeller, 54 Gallon Fuel, 200 Gallon Hopper, Superbooms, CP03 Nozzles, Weathero Fan, Spin-on Oil Filter, Vortex Generators, DynaNav GPS, Digital Tachometer, Smoker, Spreader included, New paint 2016, Annual due 06/01/2020, Excellent condition, Meticulously maintained. Price reduced to $99,500 402-580-5600
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
1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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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, SuperBooms, SATLOC Lite, Smoker, Flagger. Great flying plane. A good plane to start that new pilot. 701-799-8629
1974 Cessna 188B, Continental IO520D, TTAF 4737, TSFR 612, TSPO 806, SATLOC 99, Com. Northern Airplane. Price reduced to $80,000 Call Jim at 218289-1999
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1980 PZL Radial Dromader’s Available Immediately! Four aircraft to choose from with an extensive parts inventory available! LOW TIME AIRCRAFT! Times vary between 1300 and 3000 hours total on the airframes and 100 and 840 SMOH on the engines. 224 gallon fuel (one has 188 gal). All have AgNav GPS with flow control, North American direct drive starters and Hydraulic pumps. Currently Canadian registered. Please contact us for more details! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information!
1983 N983BG M-18 Dromader S/N 1Z011-12 Airframe TT: 5800 (Times are approximate) Brand New Prop Installed: 910, Engine SMOH: 910 (Overhauled by Pacific Turbine Brisbane on June 2, 2015) SATLOC Bantam included (can put in any GPS you would prefer) Single Point Fuel/Hatfield Fueling System, 192 Gallon Fuel, Harbour Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International MVP-50 Engine Monitor, Complete Turbine Conversion & Rebuild in 2015, Reabe Digital Hopper Quantity Gauge, Windshield Wiper, PAR200 Bluetooth Radio, Hydraulic System Removed, Cleveland Wheels & Brakes, Springs in Gear, Electric Flaps, 3rd Rudder Hinge, Servos, Electric Rudder Trim, Tailwheel Extension, VG’s, Kawak Throttle Quadrant. Fresh annual just completed, ready for work! All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
PRICE REDUCED! 1985 TURBINE M18A DROMADER -11,Turbine Dromader M18A Airframe TT: 3140 Engine Honeywell TPE-331 -11U: 3910 SMOH 7000TBO Propeller Hartzell 5 blade 310 hours Since NEW (Times are Approximates) Options: AG NAV Guia Spray GPS, 192 Gallon Fuel, Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International digital gauges, Vortex Generators, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Smoker, booms, Artificial Horizon, Comm, and More! $299,950 Four additional low time Radial Dromader’s and a large inventory of spare parts are also available, ask for more info! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information! Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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CLASSIFIEDS 1995 Dromader, REF. 200501-19, Engine 0 hours from factory. Brakes. Several new and used parts. Engine with 20 hours, it is necessary to check and replace the cylinders. 20/25 cylinders, rings. Original and other adapted spraying equipment. Fire gate and original sower. $250,000 Spare Parts $50,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardi phone/whats: +1-954-278 0939 Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
Aircraft - Piper
1981 Piper PA-36375 Turbine Brave, PT6A-20 662 SMOH, 232 SHS, Prop TSO 542, TTAF 5722, 2382 remaining on wing spar, fresh annual, new SATLOC Bantam w/IntelliFlow, Lane adjustable fan & brake, smoker, CP check valve nozzles, Nav/Strobe,Instrument/Landing and taxi lights. Very clean, great flying, great transition airplane. $345K For more information call 318-339-4747 or email lowgoflyers@gmail.com
1975 Piper Pawnee PA-25-235 D Model, TTAE 4092.29, SMOH 144.5 by Gann Aviation, Lycoming 0-540 B2C5 engine, Fresh Annual, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero Fan, Dropped airfoil SS beams, CP check body & Tips w/J tubes. All Ads complied with SATLOC Lite 2, owner/operator always hangared. $90K Call Jamie at 256-557-2882
1978 Piper PA36-375, N3801E, Lycoming IO-720, 894 SMOH, Electric Fan Brake, SATLOC. Price reduced to $90K OBO. Call Larry at 760-427-2585
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1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN. Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
1967 Piper Pawnee PA-25-235C, ALL NEW front to back TTSN: 4800, TTSOHE:548, Fresh Annual, 10 Since Refurbished, Ready to spray, Banner tow or glider tow, Tow hook STC, Brand New Banner System never used for (Additional Cost). Ready to make money. WILL TRADE up or down for a twin engine aircraft OWNER CAN FINANCE. Great opportunity to get started with an all new trouble free aircraft. JUST LIKE NEW!!! MAKE ME AN OFFER! 239994-0126 or 239-821-2756
1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and A.D.201411-05 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 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025. Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
Aircraft - Thrush
1969 Piper Pawnee PA-25-235 (250HP), Upgraded engine, droop tips, and leading edge lift STC (fill it up and fly it! - 150 gallons). SATLOC M3, Agrinautics pump, Electric Lane brake, Lane Fan, CP-03s. New fabric/paint in 2015, 682 since IRAN by Poplar Grove. Complete Logs, always hangared, northern airplane. Will not disappoint! Price reduced to $72,000 Scott 765-4183933
1974 Piper Brave PA 36-400 IO-720 (400 HP) 3975 TT, 1875 SMOH, Wing Spar AD Complete, SATLOC Litestar III, Dyna Nav Flow Control, Superbooms with Davidon Rotary Atomizers. See spec sheet for more information. $115,000 Call 701-400-1113
For sale 1965 Piper Pawnee, 1565TT, 0-540 110SMOH by Bolduc Aviation, new muffler, alternator, starter, oil lines, bungees, tail spring, seat. AFS check valves with CP nozzles. No fertilizer. $78,000 218-779-1678
1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing/ taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com
2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-2576695
2018 510 Thrush -34 Price reduced! Flow Control, Bantam, Hatfield auto shut off, Kawak throttle system, LED Leading Edge lights. All the bells and whistles. Call 318-237-7088
1970 S2R Thrush, TT 6125, Geared 1340 TSMOH 1029, Prop TSMOH 1075, SATLOC LiteStar, VG’s, Cold air intake system, Extended wings, Spring Tailwheel, Remote Oil filter, smoker, 29” wheels. Strong running engine. Replaced with turbine. Make offer. 218-478-2247
-10 THRUSH 10,500 LB/GROSS WEIGHT/40,000HR WING SPAR, NVG CERT. 1976 Thrush 900HP -10 3134.6 TSO 716.5 TSHSI, AG-AIR Systems FAA/PMA turbine installation, Avenger Spar, Night vision certified, one center light and four leading edge lights field approved, wing strobes, extended wings w/winglets, VG’s, flying fabric tail, factory 510 hopper, 140 gal fuel, DynaNav ag-air pro GPS, Crop Hawk 7B, SS booms, 5 bladed Weathaero fan, Harbor A/C, GCU fast start, 116” Hartzell high performance prop, JAS wing root fairings, Serv-Aero tail wheel. $425K 208-250-8482 Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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2006 Thrush S2RHG-T65, N41024, TTAF 4194, A/C & Heater, SATLOC G4 w/ Flow Control, Fast Start, Transland 3 inch pump, SS Booms, CP-09 Nozzles, SS SLK-41 Spreader, 228 Gal Fuel. See spec sheet for more details. $395K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1998 Thrush S2R/400G -1 Super, Airframe: Approx. 4980 hours TT (Sold with factory Wing Spar cap kit installed) Engine: Garrett -1 (Super conversion) with 380 hours Since EXTENSIVE Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines) Propeller: Hartzell 3 blade 0 SMOH. Equipment: SATLOC Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex GeneratorsFive Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, NEW Tinted windows installed, Mesh seat and MORE!Overhauled Ignitor box 6/17. $349,950 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
2017 THRUSH S2R-H80, N813MC, TTAF 1488.6, CP Nozzles, Zee System Inc A/C & heating, Vortex generators PAR-2OOA Audio panel, IntelliFlow, Garmin TXP GTX 335D-ADS-B, load hawg, SS boom, hopper rinse tank, right side boom shut off, smoker, bottom load fuel, MVP-50 panel, G4, Air Repair hydraulic gate. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
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PRICE REDUCED, READY TO WORK! 2001 Thrush 660 -65 Airframe: Approx. 6910 hours TT, Engine/Propeller: PT6A - 65AG, Approx. 1015 SMOH, FCU 0 hrs. Since OH, 5-blade Hartzell 1015 SMOH, Equipment: SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Intelliflow, Comm radio, Bottom Load FuelShadin fuel flow meter, Smoker, Load Hawg System, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Super Booms with CP nozzles, Right boom shutoff, Fast Start System, Landing lights, Air Conditioning, Cockpit fire Extinguisher. Fresh Thrush Service center Annual! $599,950 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
2015 Thrush 510G, Airframe: 1065 hours TT (Times are approx.) Engine: 1065 Hours TT - 350 Since Gearbox overhaul) Warranty remaining! Propeller 350 SMOH Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chromemoly steel spar caps (60,000 hour life!) Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system24 – volt battery, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Air conditioning/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: SATLOC Bantam (Big Screen) with Intelliflow flow control, Garmin 225 Comm radio, Hopper Rinse System, Single Point(bottom load) fuelElectric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights. All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information!
2013 Thrush S2R-H80, N3046N, TTAF 2700, Fresh annual, load hawg, VG’S, bottom fuel/dual load, IntelliFlow w/Smart pump, Leading Edge lights, SS booms, hopper rinse, Bantam, smoker, spreader w/kick plate, radio, CP’s, G4 IntelliFlow. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net
2009 THRUSH S2R-T34, N5298F, TTAF 4200, Fresh annual, new glass, sprayer, Nav lights, 228 gallon fuel system, Weather-Aero fan, IntelliFlow, smoker, G4, VG’S, bottom fuel, Lane electric brake, load hawg. $550K MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net
2012 THRUSH S2R-T34, N3006C, AFTT 2562, Bantam SATLOC, flow control, Lane pump, fan/electric brake, bird lights, long stick MOD PN 50391T001, Concorde battery field approval, 4 each RG35-AX REPLACE 2 ACH Gills, HIS included new segments and O/H of the CT vane by RT Turbines, “0” time since new urethane paint plus clear coat. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1997 Ayres S2R-G10, N773CC, AFTT 6500, Engine: 1813.0 SHOT/ CAM1813, Propeller O/H Conrad Maxwell on 4/5/12, Cool start system, Hatfield single point fueling, ATS-VG’s, AG-TIPSMARBURGER, Kawak hydraulic system, SATLOC G4, Load hawg, Max weight 7900, Empty weight 4718, Useful load 3182. $420K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net
PRICE REDUCED!!! 1980 Thrush S2R15DC (Converted to PT6A-34AG in 1988) Airframe TT: 15,960 (Approx.) Roughly 3000 remain on spars. Engine PT6A-34AG: 10 hours Since Extensive HOT (Installed New CT blades, Shroud segments, and Sealing ring. Installed Overhauled FCU, High Pressure Fuel Pump, CT vane Ring, Combustion liner, Large Exit Duct and Small Exit Duct. Fuel nozzles cleaned and flowed, and MORE!) Prop: 900 Since IRAN. Options: 500 gallon hopper, SATLOC M3 w/keypad (will switch with preferred GPS), flow control, Load Hawg, hydraulic gate box, KAWAK Throttle quadrant, Smoker, Aluminum Booms with CP nozzles, LED Leading edge lights (New lenses), Windshield wiper/washer, AC, Rear observer’s Seat, VG’s, Metal Tail, New Stainless camlocks, and more! Currently Undergoing Extensive airframe refurbishment complete from the Hopper to the tail! Stripped, primed and painted frame from the cockpit back. including inside the front cockpit, rebuilding the rear cockpit, New all around windows, frames, and doors. Tinted front and rear cockpit side windows, refurbed horizontal stabilizer, Vertical, Rudder, and Elevators, rebuilt tail wheel assembly, and much more! This one is a must see! Want Dual controls? Want a specific GPS? Now is the perfect time to personalize this aircraft to your operation! $399,950 Give us a call. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
1996 Ayres S2R-T34 Thrush, N2243J, TTAF 8929.6, PT6A41, SATLOC M3 w/ IntelliFlow, Smoker, A/C & Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Load Hawg, Cool Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, SS Boom, Fuel Cat 192.0 Gal. See spec sheet for details. $400K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net Order your Dual Cockpit Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
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PARTS / SALES / SERVICE — SUPPORT! 2018 THRUSH S2R-H80, N318SW, AFTT 700, fresh annual, 2500 engine warranty, Leading Edge lights, G4 and flow control, load hawg, smoker, Patterson’s electric brake, MCAC bottom fuel, SS booms, SS boom hangers, VG’S, hopper rinse, hydraulic gate. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1980 Ayres S2R Dual Cockpit, 8,258 TTAF, Avenger spar caps, 400 gallon hopper, SATLOC M3, Collins A/C, Serv-Aero horizontal metal leading edge, very good fabric, PT6A-34 engine 12,484 TT, 4563 TSOH, 709 TSHSI, Prop 4656 total time, 1.9 TSOH. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401
2010 Thrush S2R-T34, N5298F, Total Time 4340, Sprayer, 228 gallon Fuel System, Lane fan & brake, CP11’s, IntelliFlow, Smoker, G4, VG’s, Bottom Fuel, Transland Spreader, Load Hawg, 550 SMOH Prop Specs, 550 since hot section. New glass and fresh annual. $550,000 Call Will at 979-864-7211
1995 Ayres S2R-G6 Thrush, N3160M, AFTT 11024, Bantam w/9” Screen and flow control, Stainless booms, Transland slim line spreader, Load Hawg, 2” load valve, Pump w/4 blade electric brake, 63 T-Jet check valves and CP09-3P nozzles. $325K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
Motivated Seller!!! 2012 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 1900 hours TT (Approx.)Engine: Approx. 40 hours Since hot section 40 hours Light Overhaul by Dallas AirMotive. Propeller: Approx. 40 Hours SNEW - Hartzell 3 blade prop. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Flow control, Single point re-fuel Vortex Generators, Smoker, Electric fan brake , LED leading edge lights, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
We can completely rebuild refurbish / modify / service YOUR Thrush / Brave We stock 230 gal. Rebuilt Thrush Wings with NEW Spar Caps We stock Rebuilt Brave Wings with NEW Spar Caps We Rebuild/Repair Thrush and Brave Wings Spar cap replacement Heavy Duty Leading Edge Skin and Nose Rib installation Fuel Capacity Increase We Rebuild/Repair Thrush and Brave Fuselages We Rebuild/Repair Thrush Landing Gear We stock the Heavy Duty 29” Thrush Gear and the Brave Landing Gear
SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER JAS PREMIER THRUSH/BRAVE SUPPORT 1973 Thrush S2R - Priced to sell! TTAF 9459, Walter M601-E11 TT 7479.5, TSOH 2029.5 AVIA V508EAG Prop TSOH 2029.5, 3445.5 Hrs. remaining on spars, Harbor A/C, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, single point fuel, CP flat fan nozzles, AFS check valves, Transland pump, electric brake, Shadin fuel flow, new tires and new front windshield, horizontal re-done at annual, spreader available with sale. Contact Stephanie Williams at 229924-2813 2020 Thrush S2R-T34/510, N705MC, PT6A-34AG (750 SHP) turboprop engine; three blade 106-inch constantspeed Hartzell propeller; 510-gallon fiberglass hopper; 250-amp starter/ generator, spray system w/41 inch SS gate box for dry applications (seeding and fertilizer) and emergency liquid dump capabilities, 228-gallon fuel system, Zee A/C and cabin heat. See spec sheet for details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
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1994 Ayres, S2RT34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A34AG, 750 HP, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D, 3 BLADED, 0.0 SIRAN, Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/Intelliflow, , 578.7 hrs. since spar caps, CP-09’s, Vortex Generators, Hopper Rinse, Spreader, Harbor A/C, Electric Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
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1993 Weatherly 620B, 5000 TT, 600 SMOH Covington, new wing brackets. 137 available. $115,000. Call 256-7085966 Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250
Aircraft - Other Super-Clean 4621 TT Northwest B450, (Trade-in on SuperC+ -10 TurboCat). 430-SMOHE&P. T.S.T. 12V, 80-fuel, DAF HyBrid Combo. AgCat Sales & Service since ‘71. 870-8862418/2489F, 759-16920 cell, frank. kelley@ag-cat.com
2000 Comp Air 7 Turbine, 6 place, tailwheel. TTAF 250.7, Engine model: M601D (8), Engine: 250.7 since IRAN, Propeller model: AVIA V508, Propeller: 250.7 since IRAN, Avionics: Dual King KX-165’s, KLN 90B GPS, KT76C Transponder, S-TEC Autopilot. $125K For more information go to queenbeeair. com or call 800-736-7654 2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new. $525,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
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B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850380-6091. 1995 Beech A-36 Bonanza, 2,800 Hours total time, 860 Hours since factory new engine, Garmin 750/650, GTX 345 (All new), King Auto Pilot with Alt Pre-Select, flight director, HSI, etc. Active Traffic, ADSB in-out, Standby alternator and vacuum, factory air. $340,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-4214545 Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your In-Formation and Stearman Pen and Ink Drawings from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
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2002 Robinson R44 Raven I, Serial #1185, ZS-RNI, Condition 8/10, TTAF 3300, Engine TT since O/H 1350, Time remaining to O/H 250, Simplex Helipod III, TracMap Spray Computer, Interior 8/10, Exterior 8/10 $250K US Email bredell@ vortx.co.za or visit our website www. vortaxaviation.com
2011 Robinson R44 Raven I, Serial #2150, ZS-HIG, Condition 8/10, Engine TT since O/H 800, Time remaining on O/H 1400, Simplex Helipod III, TracMap Spray Computer, Interior 8/10, Exterior 8/10 $210K US Email bredell@ vortx.co.za or visit our website www. vortaxaviation.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. Call Brian 561-7231911 Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250
Engine - Piston Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $67,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
Engine - Turbine PT6 Starter Generator #23046-28 OHC S&T, $3990, trade for 23046007. Call 870-886-2418/2489F, 7591692 Cell frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 1984 Bell 206B3 for sale. Good times remaining, Simplex Spray System, SATLOC Bantam, TurnKey Spray Ready. $525,000 Serious buyers only! Call Brian at 561-723-1911
Walters 601E-11 OSIRAN, Engine 2250 TT, 1300 hrs sense factory overhaul. Complete with overhauled prop hub, and a set of blades, 99 in dia. $95,000 Memphis, TX. 940-5856176
PT6-34AG, PCE-PH0187, TTSN 8131.1 hrs. TSLO 1259.0 hrs. TSHSI, Test cell and long term preservation 0.0 hrs. $225,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com Turbo Cat Kit ready for installation this winter. Kit includes new firewall forward, Hartzell propeller, EI-MVP, custom built fiberglass cowlings and much more. We can supply a new PT6A-15AG or -34AG for a great price with the kit. Includes a “Fly Safe Transition Program” Contact ann@ turbineconversions.com for pricing and additional details. PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:56577, TSN:20869.5, TSO:3345.8, CSN:23005, CSO:4046. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:50949, TSN:7778, TSO:2165, CSN:7078, CSO:2165. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami. com PT6A-60AG available for sale. TSN 9956 TSHSI 345 Fresh repair. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG, 7920 TT Engine. Good times remaining. 1925 since CT Blades. Cycle Sheet available. $125,000. Call Darryl 479-935-4891 Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701352-3700 (3) PT6A-34AG Engines For Sale, TSO’s 0.0 PT6A-45R TSO 1259.9. Visit our website for spec sheets. Or call or email Jay Streb at 812-877-2587, jay@ turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com
Equipment - Booms For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com
CLASSIFIEDS Sky Tractor Booms For Sale - 59105 Transland Center Boom AT-401-402 $1200. 59103 Transland Center Boom AT-501-502 $1200. 80392-10 Aluminum Center Boom AT-401-402 $900. For more information call Sky Tractor 701-636-5880 SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800642-5777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www.tri-stateaviation.com
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Transland SS Swathmaster 38in. Special 54495 (5in. Throat) w/wing extension 254 in. wide, Spreader Quick Attach 23505, Brackets for 402B & homemade cart, (NEW 52916) Stainless Low Volume Gate Door. Like new, used once on spike contract, would be great for cover crop work. $12,500 plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712. New SWATHMASTER Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 308) for CESSNA 188 gate box, 25 inches. Ready for use. $4,000. Also available NEW SWATHMASTER’S for THRUSH, AIR TRACTOR, PIPER, etc. Ask for price. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt. pba@gmail.com
Sky Tractor Nozzles For Sale - Used— CP06 Swivels(36) $18.00 EA, 7” Stainless Drops(30) $5.50 EA, CP093P Nozzles(59 ) $50.00 EA, CPO4 Poly Check Valve(68) $26.00, CP02 SS Check Valve(76) $80.00, CP09-3E Poly Body, SS Defector & SS Selector(67) $80.00. For more information call Sky Tractor at 701-636-5880
25 Inch Gate Swathmaster Spreader Price reduced to $2,500 Call Colton at 804-387-3825
AU3000 MICRONAIR (7) Available for sale with accessories. New Condition $800 Plus Shipping or we accept offers. Pictures Available. Contact Global Aviation LLC 816-447-2226. www. globalaviation.global
TPE331 -10 and 840 engine tooling and some parts for sale. $7,500 Call 918-906-8377 for more info.
Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320-848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.
Equipment - Parts We have an overstock of the large Lane Fan, 111FLT offering special below list pricing to reduce stock. Call Transland at 940-687-1100 or email sales@ translandllc.com for more information.
Equipment - Spreaders New Swathmaster Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 304) for Air Tractor gate box, 38 inches. Ready for use $5,500. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt. pba@gmail.com 25” Transland Spreader $2,500 Call Bobby at Sky Tractor 701-636-5880 (2)Transland SS 22274 38” to 25” gate box adapters & 21966 Gate Boxes. $2500 Eachor $4000 for both plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712 TRANSLAND SS SWATHMASTER 25in, has brackets for 402B, Spreader Quick attach 23507, comes w/2 more center sections & 4 wings. $3000 plus shipping. 620-525-6712
Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
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Complete Isolair 3700 spray system for Hughes 500 Series with spare pumps and motors. $45K new, Asking $20K or best offer. Call 208-934-8298
GPS - AgPilotX Helicopter light bar now available with the new iPad based guidance system AgPilotX. Entire system with helicopter light bar is 13 lbs. Call Anthony Fay with Insero for details 480-285-4367
GPS - DynaNav Like new factory reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009
Your new Air Tractor is ready! YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2020 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................... $CALL$ 2017 AT-802A, -65AG, 1650 TTAF&E, FRESH ANNUAL & HOT SECTION INSPECTION ................................................................................................. .$1,100,000 2009 AT-802A, -65AG, 5100 TTAF&E, MIDWESTERN AIRCRAFT, NDH, FRESH ANNUAL AND HOT SECTION INSPECTION ..................................................................... $695,000 1998 AT-502B, -15AG, 7050 TTAF&E, MIDWESTERN AIRCRAFT, NDH, FRESH ANNUAL, READY TO WORK............................................................................................. $275,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................. $67,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE ........................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED ....................... $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VANE SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ...................................... $9,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS .............................. $CALL$
GPS - SATLOC 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701520-0229 or 701-662-4416 2 SATLOC M3 Computers w/Extras - 1 New M3 Computer, 1 Used M3, working - removed from AT 2 weeks ago. Also includes: Light bar, touch screen and required cables. Selling as package $5000 lauderdaleb@hotmail.com (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090
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Help Wanted Looking for Ag & King Air Simulator Instructors. Instructors are 1099 contractors. Work is on a per student basis. 1-3 day courses and paid by the day. Work one on one with the students. Classroom and simulator instruction. Days are 9-5 with no weekends. Lodging fees are covered for instructors that travel in to our location to teach. Flight instructor certificate not needed. Looking for someone who has an Ag pilot background/experience. Turbine experience is a must. Could be active or retired. Must have an interest in teaching and passing on their knowledge to others in the industry. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2710 Operator looking for AT-502 pilot. Multiple locations - Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Email resume and references to jim@ agrimaxllc.com Midwest operator seeking experienced 502 pilot for 2020 fungicide run. Minimum 2000 ag/ 200 make and model. Possibility for long term position. Email resume and references to lescady@yahoo.com Pilot needed for the 2020 season and beyond to operate an AT-502 located in west central MN. We have two locations within 30 miles of each other that you’d operate from. We are a long standing family owned and operated business. The season is from approximately May until September. Please visit our website at www.carlsonag.com to learn more about our business. You can contact Charity at 218-731-1758 to learn more about the position. California Crop Duster - Long term pilot job. Call 209-948-9345 Looking for the right pilot. Wilbur-Ellis is looking for a Bell 47 Pilot with row crop spray experience to work in King City California. King City is located in the south end of the Salinas Valley, 150 miles south of San Francisco, 60 miles south east of Monterey. I have a full-time position available for the right applicant. You must be stable and accident/violation free. WilburEllis has excellent benefits, including company provided transportation. The season runs from the middle of March through the middle of November. The work is difficult and challenging but rewarding. Pilots are expected to be in the office in the afternoon to prepare for the following days work. This is a full time position for an experienced Bell 47 pilot with row crop experience. If this is something you are interested in, please send me a resume. Mark Plaskett 831-594-2430mplaskett@ wilburellis.com
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Need a couple of batch truck drivers for a helicopter spray crew. Must have at least a class B cdl license with hazmat. Good driving record. Will be traveling a lot. We pay salary, pre diem, and commission. Contact Danny at 662453-9406 for details Kindersley Air-Spray Ltd. requires 4 Professional Agricultural Turbine Spray Pilots to pilot Turbine Thrush 510s for the 2020 Spray Season. Anticipated Start Date: May 10, 2020, thru September 7th, 2020. Education: Commercial Pilots License, Pesticide Applicators License. Applicants must: have a minimum 1500 hours of agricultural spray experience of which 1000 hours must be on a Turbine Thrush or Air-tractor, up to date medical, be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, be capable of operating Satloc GPS systems or the equivalence, perform basic maintenance and servicing on aircraft, maintain journey logs following Transport Canada guidelines, have a clean flight record, be insurable through our insurance company. Wage/Salary: $60.00/hr to $70/hr based on 40hr/week. Benefits: Benefits package available, Workers Compensation provided, possibility of a seasonal bonus. E-mail resumes including references to advanced. aviation@sasktel.net Only successful applicants meeting all requirements will be contacted. Kindersley Air-Spray Ltd. Box 2005 Kindersley Sask. S0l 1S0 Office: 306-463-4600 Helicopter Pilot - Position available spraying in South Texas. April thru November. Room and Board provided with excellent pay. Call Cameron Hendrickson at 815-739-6813 or 815384-5151 Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025 Looking for agriculture pilot with S2R-T34 experience in seeding, fertilizing and spraying to work in Guyana, South America. For more information email hr@aslgy.com or call 592-222-1234 ext. 239/226 Oklahoma Based Ag Helicopter Company in need of an Agricultural Pilot, permanent position, March through October. Bell Jet Ranger, Robinson R-44, SATLOC G4. Send Resume to elyhelicopters@yahoo.com IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.
Canadian Turbine Pilot Wanted Kinniburgh Spray Service LTD, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with 67 years of service, requires a Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/602/802. Job duties: Fly fixed wing Turbine Air Tractor safely and efficiently. Work with customers and ground crew in a professional manner. Be available when conditions are optimum. Perform elementary maintenance and servicing of aircraft and maintain journey logs following Transport Canada guidelines. Certificates Required: Canadian Commercial pilot’s license, Alberta and Saskatchewan Aerial Pesticide, Applicator License, Valid Category One Medical license. Skills Required: Min 2500 Hrs Ag Turbine of which 1000 hrs must be turbine Air Tractor, Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, Capable of operating Satloc GPS systems, Clean Flight Record, Insurable through our insurance provider. Wages/Salary: $60/Hr based on 40hr/ week, overtime with remuneration. Wages based on acres sprayed, acres sprayed in season depend upon weather and farm economy. Workers compensation provided. Benefits and relocation expenses provided. Email resume including references to info@ kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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
Ground Crew/Loader member wanted for a diversified Colorado based ag aviation company. Searching for a capable person that is a team player. Please email references to patrick@ aeroseat.com or call 970-522-1941
Wanted Immediately! Experienced 502 pilot wanted for North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa area. Long hours working between multiple airports. Pilot has to be flexible for travel between mid May and mid September. Herbicide, fungicide and insecticide work. Pilots in the last 3 years have been in the 65,000 to 70,000 plus acre range. Great pay! Possibility of getting into an 802 later in the season. Call Rod at 701-321-0767
Wanted: Level 1 or Level 2 SEAT Fire Pilots, Good Pay, Workers Comp, Travel Time, Early Fire Season. Call George Mitchell at M&M Air Service 409656-5998 / 409-794-2352 or email mmairgeorge@msn.com Pilot needed at Tradewind Ag Service, located in Texas. We operate 500 and 600 series Air Tractors. Full time commitment preferred. Paul Bruton 979-541-7864 LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED UH-1 MECHANIC. AG EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. WE HAVE A LARGE OPERATION. 3+ SHIPS TO MAINTAIN. ALL THE SPRAY MACHINES ARE UH1-B’S. NO DEPOT LEVEL MAINTENANCE. ONLY INTERMEDIATE AND PHASE MAINTENANCE IS DONE IN HOUSE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OVERSEE AND DIRECT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND COMPLETE ALL ASSOCIATED PAPERWORK FOR THE HELICOPTERS. PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO TIGERJONES204@ YAHOO.COM
Opening for full time A&P mechanic/ director of maintenance in Northern California. IA is preferred and experience with PT6 engine is preferred, but not required. Aircraft: Turbine Ag-Cats and Radial Ag-Cats. Benefits are: profit sharing, matching 401k, health insurance, dental, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Willing to help with relocation cost. Contact Alex at 530882-4286 Immediate Midwest position open for an Aerial Helicopter Ag Pilot. Family business seeking experienced Bell 47 pilot for upcoming 2019 season. Ag spraying experience preferred. Great opportunity for the right person. Email rbauer2965@gmail.com or call 815383-9378 Help Wanted - Ground Crew position & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL a plus. We will help get CDL. Full time & part time position. Must be willing to travel May thru October. Low time pilots wanted. Guaranteed flight time. For more information contact Caleb Harvey at (706) 577-4220 or email caleb@bsairinc.com.
Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest. Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops. Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops. We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail. com Looking for experienced AT-802 and turbine Thrush pilots for the season 2019-2021. Must have experience in fire fighting on Air tractor 802 or Thrush. The pilots will be based in Cyprus for 6 months contract per year. Please send your resume to: aviators@ hotmail.gr attention to Mr. Nicolas
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CLASSIFIEDS Full time, year around position, A&P required, IA a plus. Busy shop servicing Air Tractor, King Air and light jets. Location in NW Iowa. Top pay for right individual. Come to the Iowa Great Lakes! 712-262-0070 Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410251-6224
Miscellaneous Sky Tractor Helmets For Sale - SPH4 Large Helmet w/Zulu Light Speed Install $2400. SPH4 Large Helmet w/Bose Install $2400. For more information call Sky Tractor 701-636-5880 Christmas Trump Shirt - Short and Long Sleeve. Youth small through 4XL. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 or send email to parts@ stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. Trump Coffee Mugs ($12) and Kozzies ($4). “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor, and Thrush. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3212 or send an email to parts@stormaeronautics to place an order Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush. Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. 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. Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine. Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250
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New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478987-2250 Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478987-2250 Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250
Operations For Sale or Wanted Delaware Private Airport For Lease, JOHNSON’S AIRPORT DE09, Turf runway 2243 ft x 80 ft, with clear approaches, Hangar 60 ft x 72 ft with Schweiss Bifold Strap Lift 48 ft x 12 ft 2 in. door. For more information call Al Johnson at 302-670-7373. Operation in Southwest Kansas for sale on a privately owned public airport, also included or sold separately a 1976 AT-301 aircraft, 880 SMOH, 6300TT, Ag Nav Platinum GPS, AC, 29 inch wheels, Butterfly on spar, Weth fan. April Annual. 620-826-5519 or 620826-9954. AGRICULTURAL OPERATION FOR SALE in sunny BRAZIL: 20 years of operation, customers, 04 IPANEMA EMBRAER 201/A AIRCRAFT, 01 CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK, trucks, equipments, spreaders, booms, hangar, 20 acres private runway, 3 homes for up to 10 people, etc. The nicest place to operate and make money in BRAZIL. Fly soybean, rice, corn, forest etc. The area worked can be improved with work hard. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@gmail.com FAA 137 Helicopter Spray Operation. Located in Mississippi. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025
Parts - Airframe Sky Tractor Airframe Equipment - Ag Cat Gear Legs 1 1/16” $3,500 & A1590-1 Ag Cat Tail Spring $1,200 For more information call Sky Tractor 701-636-5880
Ag Cat Factory Frameworks, All 4130 weld assys “fixture” perfect, ready to install, Also, upgrades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, struts/wires, canopy’s, components, special hardware and much more. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat. com For Sale: Solid Diffuser for Air Tractor, already tested and endorsed, highest quality, produced with stainless steel plate and rivet, uniform distribution. Manufactured by PBA Aviation. $5,500 Contact Pelopidas Bernardi fone/whats: +1-954-278-0939 AT-502/402 Flaps. Excellent shape. Good paint. $3500 each. $6000 for pair. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 B-Model Ag Cat Wings. Long range fuel. Good paint. $10k each, $35k for the set. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage. Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-6624416 Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 Upper Left Wing Less Wing Tip, Fuselage Frame, 3-1in. Landing Gears, 2 Struts For Wings, New Leading Edge For Aileron, 1 Fuel Tank, Elevators. 541-571-3017 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
Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Ann at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com 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 Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804387-3825
Parts - Engine 23046-007 Pratt & Whitney Starter Generator. Outright Price Only $6,500 For more information call Sky Tractor 701-636-5880 -34 Cascade Inlet System. Firewall FWD for S2R Thrush. $35,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150 Ground Support Engine Driven Transfer Pump, Zanoni Equipment’s all stainless steel construction paired with a Honda 13 HP motor. Special introductory pricing orders received by January 31, 2020. Contact Mark@turbineconversions.com for more info.
Parts - Other Collins Dynamics A/C unit for a Thrush, new inbox, $4999 OBO Call 337-2247803 for details. 2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212
Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609
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
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
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
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www.frostflying.com 2020 Slots Available ....................................................................Call 1989 Air Tractor 502 N10125, Aircraft: 502-0047, Approx TT 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx TT 14,621.1, Satloc Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017. 24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control. 5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement...................................................................... $235,000 2010 AT 802A-0389 N389LA, Approx 3,500 TT, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65AG , Wingman, G4 w/Flowcontrol, Smoker, Electric Brake Gr Adj., Single Point Fuel, CP 11 Nozzles, Spreader, 10” Hydraulic Gate w/ Vondran Controller & 308 Fuel, 825 since FCU Overhaul, Fresh HSI & Annual ............................................................................ $760,000
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Hello, My name is Devin Brown. I’m a 180 hour commercial pilot, instrument rated, with complex and tail wheel (9hrs) endorsements. I have three years loading experience and a B.S. in Aviation with a focus in agriculture from the University of Minnesota. Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Please hire me! Thanks! 804-516-8837 docholiday89@gmail.com
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Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
Real Estate Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250
Seat Wanted Looking for 2020 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 Agricultural pilot seeks long-term position in Midwest or other states. Corn run is fine. A definite team player. Looking for a professional operation with well maintained equipment. Willing to relocate to any state. 7,800 hours AG time, most in 500 gallon turbines: row crop, tree crop, and some herbicide. Thank you for your consideration. Please email all inquiries to 1spraypilot724@gmail. com Experienced pilot looking for long term seat. 5000 plus Ag hours mostly in Thrush and Air Tractors. Call 318-6695351 I’m a first year ag pilot looking for a 2020 Seat and beyond. I have 220 tailwheel hrs., 20 AT-301 hrs., 45 ag hrs. I went to Eagle Vistas’s Ag Aviation school and hold a commercial pilot license. I am willing to relocate and invest myself in your operation. If your interested or want more information call Reed at 806-7360567 or email me at reedakoehn@ gmail.com Thanks! Available for 2020 season and beyond. 5700TT 2500AG. Have flown Air Tractor’s and Thrush’s, PT6’s and Garrett’s. Experience in herbicide, insecticide, fungicide as well as dry work. Contact 402 807-5020 Ag Pilot Seeking a Seat for the upcoming season . 1093 TT, 779 Ag, 85 Turbine. Herbicide Experience. Extensive Farming Background. A&P Mechanic with Ag Aircraft Experience. PAASS attendance. Resume with References Available. Please Email javiation@icloud.com
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CLASSIFIEDS Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850686-2020 Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston), Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine), Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license, Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs, Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume is attached and references available upon request. Please email dcerioni@prodeman. com.ar
Previous owner/operator available short term or possibly long term for a good turbine Air Tractor operation. Extensive history of subcontract work around the country. Highly productive and efficient. No accidents or violations. Quality applications of liquid and dry work. SATLOC, flowcontrol, and shape file work since 1995. 8000 TT, 6500 ag, 3500 turbine. Call 701-541-0102 leave message. South African pilot, 56 year old, experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single and multi engine, IF and Ag ratings. AG Aircraft types PA 25, PA36, G164B, Air Tractor 301/401/402 B, Thrush 510 S2R-34T. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US or Canada, kindly email: craighhamman4@ gmail.com
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1995 International Water Fuel/Support Truck, COF-9670, 11.1L L6 Diesel. VIN: 1HSRDALR3SH614838. Make an Offer. Located at the Fort Stockton, TX Airport, KFST. Price reduced to $6,500 Call George at 409-656-5998
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We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR
Wanted to Buy I am looking for a Swathmaster for 802A, for 10� gate with 10ft wings. Call 979-234-2482 Wanted to Buy - All models of Cessna 206, does not need to have an engine. If you have one sitting in your back field turn it into cash by emailing ann@ turbineconversions.com Wanted: Have cash for Late Model, Low Time Air Tractor 402 and 502. Must be priced at wholesale. Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends. Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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