AgAir Update - December 2023 by AgAir Update

Volume 41, Number 12 DECEMBER 2023

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2023 A LOOK BACK

Read about the articles that were featured in 2023 on the cover of AgAir Update.

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Casey Lehmann Novak 1972-2023

Twelve Days of Christmas, Ag Aviation Style

Oxidization & Single Stage Paint: Causes, Effects, and Restoration Techniques

FBI-DHS Announce Hamas-Israel War Has Increased Threat of Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Soil; Make Sure Your Operation is Secure

AgAviation School Graduates

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From the Cockpit | Bill Lavender

Calendar of Events | See What’s Happening

Spreading the Facts |Michelle Miller

Craymer’s Counsel | Robert Craymer

Wing and a Prayer | Carlin Lawrence

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FROM THE COCKPIT

Bill Lavender bill@agairupdate.com

So Long 2023! Another year has passed, and 2023 is coming to an end. A lot has happened, but I still regret seeing it end. I have become notably less active with AgAir Update after nearly 40 years. However, I keep hanging in there, offering advice to my son Graham, who purchased the business a couple of years ago, and writing these editorials. I will still travel to the Ag Aviation Expo and some state and regional conventions to see everyone. Semi-retirement is not so bad. I have more time to fish and smell the roses. The next big thing will be the NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo in Palm Springs, California, December 3-7. Graham and I, along with the AgAir Update team, will be attending. I hope you will stop by the AgAir Update booth to say "Hello" and catch up on the latest happenings with you. For the latest news about the expo and convention, refer to the 2023 Navigator print and online magazine, which you should have received by now. This stand-alone magazine is filled with expo and convention happenings, along with information from exhibitors and news about their products and services.

I do not consider it a good year as far as fatalities in ag aviation are concerned. With at least 12 fatalities, that is a dreadful number. Not only have we lost 12 good pilots, but the effect this has on the families is devastating. No matter how hard the industry tries to minimize fatalities, they still occur. This could reflect the type of season, whether it is busy or happening in a short time window. It could be several factors. Regardless, it is not something that should be accepted. Efforts that have been implemented should continue with an ongoing effort to find more ways to reduce accidents. No accidents, no fatalities. Is that obtainable? I'm not sure, but I think we can strive for it. Collisions with obstacles, notably wires, seem to be a prevailing factor. If you missed the Wire Course this year, don't miss it next year. Five hundred hours or 5,000 hours, no one is immune, and we all can keep learning. I trust everyone will have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Until next year,

One good thing about having the Ag Aviation Expo in Palm Springs is the weather. It should not be too hot or too cold. And I seriously doubt rain will be much of a factor. After all, Palm Springs is in a desert. I am looking forward to visiting the area. It has been several years since the last time I was there.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS agairupdate.com/calendar

December 11-14, 2023 Air Tractor Aircraft Maintenance Familiarization Course

January 10-12, 2024 Missouri AAA Convention

January 24-26, 2024 New Mexico AAA Convention

Olney, TX Brian Hahn bhahn@airtractor.com

Cape Girardeau, MO Eric Blair ericb802@yahoo.com (573) 283-5590

January 5-7, 2024 Arkansas AAA Convention

January 14-16, 2024 Northeast AAA Convention

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort 2705 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71901 Katherine Holmstrom katherine@araaa.org 501-503-3310

Wyndham Gettysburg Gettysburg, PA Ed Carter businessoffice@northeastaaa.org (609) 820-7987

Inn at the Mountain Gods Resort Mescalero, NM United States Seaver Tate seavtate@gmail.com 575-799-2504

January 8-10, 2024 Louisiana AAA Convention

TBD Kim Brown LAAGAVIATION@outlook.com (225) 436-3199 January 8, 2024 Arizona AAA Meeting & PAASS Program

Custom Farm Service Hangar Stanfield, AZ Brittany Armstrong barmstrong@agairusa.com (520) 705-9692 January 8-11, 2024 Air Tractor Aircraft Maintenance Familiarization Course

Olney, TX Brian Hahn bhahn@airtractor.com January 10-12, 2024 Texas AAA Convention

Omni Corpus Christie Corpus Christi, TX Chris Shields cshields@thetexascapitol.com (512) 658-8161

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January 15-16, 2024 Oklahoma AAA Convention

Embassy Suites Norman, OK Sandy Wells sandy@okaaa.org (405) 431-0381 January 17, 2024 Ohio AAA Meeting

TJ Willey’s Tiffin, OH Brian Gibbs gibbsaerospray@gmail.com (419) 332-1724 January 18-20, 2024 Mississippi AAA Convention

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan vickimorgan@msaaa.com (662) 299-7836 January 22-24, 2024 Association of Montana Aerial Applicators Convention

Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Alyssa Stromberg alyssastromberg16@gmail.com (406) 480-3965

January 26, 2024 SC AAA

Conway, SC (KHYW) Shanda Allen flyallen@sccoast.net 843-358-3583 February 5-7, 2024 Southeast Aero Cultural Fair (SEAF)

The Island Resort Fort Walton Beach, FL Ashley Houston aehouston81@gmail.com 270-293-3843 February 6-7, 2024 Tri-State Aerial Applicators Convention

The Park Event Center Waite Park, MN 56387 Theresa Stieren tambroz@aol.com 952-226-5874 February 11-13, 2024 North Carolina AAA Convention

Hilton Greenville 207 Greenville Blvd SE Greenville, NC 27834 Hugh Cundiff hacundiff@liberty.edu 910-592-6537

February 12-15, 2024 Air Tractor Aircraft Maintenance Familiarization Course

Olney, TX Brian Hahn bhahn@airtractor.com February 15-17, 2024 NAAA & NAAREF Feb. 2024 Board Meetings

Hilton Old Town Alexandria, VA United States Lauren Henretty Lhenretty@agaviation.org (202) 546-5722 February 19-21, 2024 Nebraska ATA Convention

Younes Conference Center North Kearney, NE Taylor Moore taylor@youraam.com 531-289-8323 February 29-March 2, 2024 Canadian AAA Conference

Fairmont Banff Springs Banff, AB Canada Shara Tardif ed@ canadianaerialapplicators.com 780-413-0078 October 10-12, 2024 NAAA & NAAREF Oct. 2024 Board Meetings

DoubleTree Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Lauren Henretty Lhenretty@agaviation.org Phone: (202) 546-5722 November 18-21, 2024 2024 Ag Aviation Expo

Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX United States Lauren Henretty lhenretty@agaviation.org Phone: 202-546-5722

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A 206 runs a spray pattern in Louisiana. Photo by Joe Richard.

Directly overhead in Parrita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Photo by @felipe_cj93 on IG.

A Thrush at work at sunset in Indiana. Photo by Laura Niemiec.

An Air Tractor makes a pass in Guatemala. Photo by @aviacion_agricola_guatemalteca on IG.

Bell 206 on a spray run. Photo by @skippyscage on IG.

A 502 at sunrise. Photo by Joe Richard.

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AGAV PICS

A Thrush on the corn run in Indiana. Photo by Laura Niemiec.

Air Tractor flyby. Photo by at Lane Aviation in Texas.

Front facing on a Thrush in Laporte County. Photo by @lifeoflauran on IG

Hangin’ loose. Photo by @cropdusterpete on IG.

Keeping the potatoes healthy from the cockpit by @michworthington20 on IG.

Low and fast on the corn run in Sussex county. Photo by @agaviationphotography on IG.

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2023 A LOOK BACK Volume 41, Number 1 JANUARY 2023

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Highlights from the 2022 Ag Aviation Expo

Traditionally, the December issue of AgAir Update takes a retrospective look at the year’s articles and provides a quick summary and opportunity to revisit the articles via QR code. This year is no different. To read the full articles, simply scan the QR code with your smartphone. The January 2023 issue was all about the 2022 Ag Aviation Expo, held in Knoxville, Tennessee. The issue was packed with photo collages of the world’s largest ag aviation convention. Even with the rain, Knoxville proved to be an excellent venue for the show.

YEAR IN HEART THE PT6 SERVICE | FIRST | CORONARY THE SADDLE DISEASE BULLETIN EXPLAINED Volume 41, Number 2 FEBRUARY 2023

The February 2023 issue featured the first article about aerial application in the Middle East to appear in AgAir Update. In October of 2022, AgAir Update and Eagle Vistas traveled to Saudi Arabia after being invited by Sharq Aerospace Industries, the region’s leading provider of aerial application services. The visit was a whirlwind tour of the expansive and developing aerial spraying operations that are the vision of Mansour N. AlSharif, an engineer and accomplished businessman. Mansour holds Master’s Degrees in Engineering, Business Administration and Finance and Graduate Certificates in Aviation Law, Airline Safety Management and Aeronautics. Mansour has an extensive history in aviation management and was the driving force that allowed Sharq Aerospace to establish a strengthened and modernized aerial spraying operation in the country with the Saudi Arabian Government to achieve long-term sustained efficiency. 12 | agairupdate.com

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GOOD AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HOW HIGH ARE SERIAL NO. | YOU FLYING? | 1000 AT-802 IS GOOD BUSINESS

Volume 40, Number 3 MARCH 2023

March 2023 featured the history-making 1000th AT-802. Serial Number 1000 was sold to the Moacir Smaniotto Group (GMS), which has been farming in Mato Grosso, Brazil, for over 40 years, covering the cities of Sorriso, Lucas do Rio Verde and Nova Mutum. With its four highly productive farms and two large warehouses, GMS has massive investments in cuttingedge technology, both in the field and after harvest, resulting in improved productivity crop after crop. With more than 200 employees, their activities are guided by sustainability, combining environmental preservation, strict financial control, and social action with workers and the communities where they operate. AeroGlobo, a Lane Aviation dealer, sold the 1000th AT-802. HOW HIGH ARE YOU 30 YEARS AGO: AAU EVALUATES INTRODUCING FLYING? PART II | SERIAL NUMBER 1 AT-802 | THE ACCESSORIES Volume 41, Number 4 APRIL 2023

The April 2023 issue championed the implementation of C-PAASS, the first professional certification program for aerial applicators. After many years of development, the NAAA and NAAREF officially launched their professional certification for the future of agricultural aviation, the Certified-Professional Aerial Applicator Safety Steward (C-PAASS) program, to serve as the industry’s flagship certification and as a roadmap for the pursuit of the best educational opportunities currently available. While by no means a requirement, this voluntary program allows those aerial applicators who strive to constantly educate themselves to better their safety and application quality to be recognized for their efforts. Secondarily, the certification can signal to customers, regulators, and others outside the industry their commitment to professionalism.

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Santa Vitória Aviação Agrícola: Growth Through Effective Management

ALTITUDE, AIRSPEED TOP SIX LIES FROM THE INSURABLE | NON-GMO PROJECT | INTERESTS AND BRAINS

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ATOMIZER POWER | ZANONISTUDY | THESECTION

The May 2023 issue took us back down to South America to visit Santa Vitória Aviação Agrícola, who started like most operations do: with two friends who partnered up, bought an ag plane, and started working hard. In this case, Enio Strapação De Cezere, an ag pilot, graduated from the Escola de Aviação Civil do Aeroclube do Rio Grande do Sul CAVAG in 1994, who founded Santa Vitória in 2005 with another partner, also an ag pilot. In its second year, Ingomar Storch, a very experienced loader working for the company, bought the other partner’s share, who then left to fly helicopters for a government agency. De Cezere and Ingomar had already worked for other operators in the Santa Vitória do Palmar region, a small town in the southernmost tip of Brazil surrounded by rice fields. Today, Santa Vitória Aviação Agrícola’s fleet is standardized with the Ipanema, with five EMB202 burning ethanol and one EMB-201A that still uses avgas.

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Volume 41, Number 6 JUNE 2023

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FROST FLYING SERVICE: Continued Growth

June 2023 highlighted Air Tractor dealer Frost Flying Service. Jack Frost, who started in agricultural aviation in 1973, became an Air Tractor dealer in 1995, serving the South-Central U.S. Over two decades, Frost Flying became a leading Air Tractor dealer and offered aerial application services. In 2018, they sold the aerial application division to focus on the Air Tractor dealership and insurance services, partnering in 2021 with outside agents to handle increased insurance demands. With an in-house financing division tailored for aerial applicators, Garrett’s finance degree further enhanced customer support. In 2021, Garrett became the sole owner, focusing on Air Tractor sales, service, and support. The company’s growth extends to the South American market. Garrett continues to lead Frost Flying Service, maintaining the business’s legacy and commitment to customer satisfaction.

DUDLEY BEEK PASSES NO SURPRISES THE IMPORTANCE OF | | IN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REQUIRED PROPELLER MAINTENANCE Volume 41, Number 7 JULY 2023

The July 2023 issue featured third-generation operator Reed Keahey from Columbia, Louisiana. For as long as he can remember, airplanes and ag aviation have been a mainstay in Reed Keahey’s life. As the thirdgeneration owner of Keahey Flying Service, Reed continues protecting some of the same fields his father and grandfather have done since the mid1960s. Keahey Flying Service was started in 1964 by Jack Keahey, Reed’s grandfather, at a small hangar and grass strip just north of Columbia, LA. Jack flew Pawnees and Ag-Cats and mentored his son, Drew, in the business until he ultimately took over in 1990, allowing Jack to focus on his farming operation. 2024 will be the company’s 60th year in business, now with Reed at the helm.

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Ag Aircraft Operations Career Pathway Program Setting the Standard for New Ag Pilots

REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GRANT LANE

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“THEY” – CONSPIRACY THEORISTS. WHO ARE “THEY?”

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August 2023 highlighted the new ag pilot training program in Mississippi. The Mississippi Aerial Applicator Association (MAAA), the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA), and farmers nationwide turned to Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi for assistance in combating the potential shortage of qualified ag pilots. After numerous meetings, studies, and strategic analyses, Senator Hyde-Smith commissioned the Commercial Aviation Department at Delta State University to develop a workforce development plan in the Mississippi Delta to address the shortage of ag pilots. In response to this call, a collaboration was formed between the director of flight operations at Delta State University, Brad MacNealy, a Mississippi ag aviation operator and farmer, Ike Brunetti, and a Workforce Development Consultant, Pam Meeks. Together, they formalized an agriculture flight training plan and presented it to Senator Hyde-Smith for consideration. Their proposal led to passing legislation granting a two million dollar grant to establish an Aerial Applicator Pathway for training Ag pilots at Delta State University.

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Canada’s Yorkton Aircraft Service

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September 2023 brought AgAir Update back north to Canada and Yorkton Aircraft Service and the delivery of the first P2 Thrush. In 2012, five turbine-powered Thrushes called Canada home. By the end of July 2023, that number had increased to 55! When Yorkton Aircraft Service embarked on their journey to become a Thrush Dealer in 2012, they set out “to build a Thrush Nation, one plane at a time.” Yorkton Aircraft Service has sold 27 aircraft; another 23 Thrush, owned by about 20 operators, have entered the country.

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October 2023 was another first for an AgAir Update issue. With the social media channels erupting with photos, publishing the best of the best was only fitting. Over the year, over 1,000 photos were submitted to AAU’s social channels, and combined, the AAU social media reach, including Facebook and Instagram, ran into the millions, showcasing ag aviation to many that may not otherwise be exposed to the industry. October became “The Photo Issue” and featured spectacular ag aviation photography from many talented photographers worldwide.

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Continuing Improvement Program

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November 2023 was published with a nod to the American ag aviation industry’s focus on professional application - Uruguay developed their spray calibration clinics, a first for that country, modeled after the United States’ Operation S.A.F.E. As 2023 draws to a close, we are grateful to bring you stories and insights about ag aviation worldwide. Stay tuned for more in 2024.

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Casey Lehmann Novak 1972-2023 Memorial services for Casey Lehmann Novak, 50 of Natchez, MS were held at First Baptist Church Natchez at 12PM on Monday, October 30, 2023 with Bro. Matt Martin officiating. The family received friends at First Baptist Church on Monday from 10 AM until the time of the service at 12. Casey was born on Thursday, July 05, 1973, in Natchez, MS and passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Vidalia, LA doing what he loved. He was a resident of Natchez, MS. Casey, a beloved man of just 50 years, left us all too soon, but his memory will forever soar through our hearts. He was a man of many passions and talents, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. Casey’s life was deeply intertwined with a profound love for his country. He served in the Army overseas, displaying unwavering patriotism and dedication to protecting the freedoms he held dear. His professional journey was equally impressive. Casey was the proud owner of Ferriday Flying Service, a crop-dusting company that enjoyed his leadership. Sharing his enthusiasm for the skies as a member of the NAAA and LAAA. A true adrenaline junkie, he found his calling in the skies, earning a reputation as a fine pilot. The thrill of flying was in his blood, and his infectious passion inspired all who flew with him. Beyond the cockpit, Casey was an avid outdoorsman, passionate about hunting and shooting. His sharp wit, sarcasm, and penchant for pranks added a special light to gatherings, making him the life of the party. Casey had a natural mechanical mind. He could operate and fix anything he laid his hands on, showcasing a brilliant mind for all things technical. Above all, Casey cherished his family. His health-conscious lifestyle was a testament to his commitment to those he loved. The time he spent with his family was his most cherished possession. As we bid farewell to this remarkable man, let us remember Casey as a patriot, a skilled pilot, a passionate outdoorsman, a prankster, a man’s man, and, above all, a devoted family man. His memory will forever be etched in our hearts. He has gone to be with his mother, Beverly Jean Hall, maternal grandparents, Carl Ray and Sister Lehmann, and paternal grandparents, Stanley and Rae Novak. Those left to honor Casey’s memory are his wife of 22 years, Lindsay of Natchez, MS, and their sons, Lehmann 18 | agairupdate.com

and Dane , both of Natchez, MS, father, Ronald Novak of Natchez, MS, sister, Nikki Barry of Lafayette, LA, brother, Justin D. Martin (Suzanne) of Spanish Fort, AL, sister, Jessica Martin Knapp (Max “Booger”) of Natchez, MS, brother, Ron Novak (Lesli) of Natchez, MS, a cousin that’s like a brother, Austin Weeks (Samantha) of Roxie, MS, 12 nieces and nephews, Weldon, Presley, Nicholas, Connor, Joshua, Landon, Ava, Caroline, Mason, Callen, Kemp, and Bennett. Honorary Pallbearers will be his fellow crop dusters and pilots who are honoring him and will continue to honor him through their love of flying. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to the Casey Novak Memorial Scholarship Foundation through UMB of Natchez or Hoofbeats and Pawprints Rescue of Natchez.

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Twelve Days of Christmas, Ag Aviation Style by Ted Delanghe It’s that time of year again when Santa Claus makes his annual flight around the globe, presumably using the latest GPS navigation. In the spirit of giving in the Yuletide season, this column presents a summary of 2023 articles, where the focus is on safety, along with a wide range of tips and techniques others have used to improve what we do, and how we do it.

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February – How High Are You Flying Part I Many factors affect aircraft performance, and knowing the total of these effects ahead of time is good. These effects can be very significant in terms of decreased aircraft performance in engine power, propellor thrust, and the amount of lift available from the wings. Knowing how these dictate safe load size and climb performance ensures the only surprises you get are pleasant ones.

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March – How High Are You Flying Part II January – First Year in the Saddle This column details the route followed by a novice aerial applicator from Saskatchewan. From building time in a taildragger to taking a comprehensive ag aviation course and delivering actual loads, Jeremy Knibbs journey in becoming proficient on the aircraft and nav system will be of great interest to those interested in becoming an ag pilot, as well as bringing back memories of early training for those who have been in the industry from some time. 20 | agairupdate.com

Knowing the density altitude where you are operating is important because it provides an essential heads-up on how your aircraft will perform under present atmospheric conditions, covering factors such as takeoff roll, rate of climb and angle of climb that are handy to know to stay out of trouble. We all know from practical experience that as temperatures rise, aircraft performance drops. The key here is to understand how much performance decreases ahead of time and how to adjust operations to deal with that decrease. ➤

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June – No Surprises Required

April – It’s a Judgement Call Pilots with good judgement tend to make good decisions. Pilots with poor judgement tend to make poor decisions. Sound judgement sets the foundation for making good decisions, whatever the situation. But how do you go about developing sound judgment? This column covers a wide range of answers from basic education to critically important and accurate self-assessment.

It’s often not what we know that gets us into trouble. It’s what we don’t know that can get our attention. Regardless of experience level with aerial applications, many such situations can provide unwelcome surprises. A telephone wire suddenly appeared ‘out of nowhere.’ A violent gust on short final. The challenges are many, but by staying alert and strictly adhering to safe flight principles, you can eliminate or at least minimize the effect of such ‘surprises’ that can make for a bad day at the office.

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Safety July – Those Pesky Inversions May – Safety – an Annual Commitment Part and parcel of preparing for a new season is an annual recommitment to putting safety on the ground and in the air as your operation’s number one priority. The question then becomes how to make the upcoming season safer than the completed one. This article has some suggestions you can use to add to your existing safety programs. 22 | agairupdate.com

Sometimes, it seems as if Mother Nature is in a bad mood, trying to sabotage all efforts by ag pilots to get the job done. One of the most insidious is atmospheric inversions. This article provides a refresher on the causes and consequences of inversions and how to anticipate and recognize situations conducive to the formation of inversions. If the smoke is hanging, hang up the spurs. While it is very tempting to do “just one last trip,” damaging your crop through off-site drift is one thing. Hurting others is just not worth the risk. ➤

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October – What’s the Big Hurry One of the first things a novice aviator is taught is to develop good habits (such as pre-flight walkarounds) that will help keep you out of the doghouse through careless acts, moments of forgetfulness, or just plain oversight. This article covers two striking incidents that illustrate the hazards of rushing things and the need to adhere to standardized procedures in all phases of flight, from taxi to takeoff to landing.

August – Sheriff Newton’s Jail This article covers Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion, which govern how we calculate almost everything we see in daily life involving moving objects (cars, aircraft, spaceships, ocean liners, satellites, etc.). Together, they accurately predict how performance varies with weight, something you’ll want to know in detail before you go trundling down the strip with a full load on a hot day.

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November – Dealing with Emergencies In deciding to go flying, we implicitly accept some level of risk. Part and parcel of the aerial application industry is learning how to successfully deal with critical emergencies, where success can be a lifesaver. Failure can mean a terrible day at the office. This article provides some reminders, suggestions, and tips to help you stay cool when the heat is turned up, and to keep your protective instincts in full readiness the next time you go flying.

September – If You Don’t Know, You Don’t Go Successful ag flying is not so much dependent upon precise aircraft handling as it is in making safe and effective decisions from start-up to shutdown. Taking care of things before they go wrong is cheaper and safer than dealing with an accident or incident. If you are unsure of the weather, the aircraft, or your physical and mental well-being, you don’t go; if you don’t know, you don’t go. 24 | agairupdate.com

December – Looking Ahead In summarizing the content of the first eleven issues of 2023, the first three critically important principles in ag flying are safety, safety, and safety. No distractions, substitutions, or alternatives are allowed anytime, for any reason. Fly safe! And to all, Merry Christmas, a healthy and happy New Year, and all the best in 2024!

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Christmas Tree O’ Christmas Tree! Is it true that more people are no longer purchasing live trees for the holidays? Not necessarily. While some people may have given up on the live Christmas tree, it is still a thriving business. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are approximately 25-30 million real Christmas trees sold every year in the United States. It takes about 6-8 years for a tree to reach a marketable height, so many more trees are planted and growing now; in fact, about 350 million Christmas trees are waiting for a future harvest. Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states and Canada! However, the species and varieties will differ, of course, based on where they are grown. It takes about 350,000 acres of land and 15,000 farms to ensure we get this 26 | agairupdate.com

holiday delight each year. For every tree harvested, one to three seedlings are planted to guarantee future harvests. Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Washington are the top Christmas tree-producing states. These farms and large tracts of green space are essential to the ecology and environment. Christmas trees can be dated back to 1510 in Riga, Latvia and were common in parts of Europe in the 1600s & 1700s. In 1851, the commercial sales of Christmas trees began in the United States, but the first “Christmas tree farm” wasn’t started until 1901! More than 16 common varieties of Christmas trees are grown worldwide. Typically, these trees are fir, pine, cedar, spruce, or cypress varieties, with fir trees having the most available types. ➤

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Once a tree is planted, it can take a long time before it is ready for harvest. Some species may take over 10 years, but the average is around seven years before it reaches a marketable height. Once a tree gets to be 3 or 4 feet tall, it must be shaped each year so it grows in the desirable triangular shape. This process is called shearing, where a worker will trim the tree of excess branches and groom it into the shape it needs to be. Real trees are an important holiday tradition for many reasons. Like the commercial timber industry, continually harvesting and planting trees is good for the environment. It provides a habitat for many species in which other plants may not thrive, absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, releases oxygen into the atmosphere, and preserves green space across the U.S. Real trees are a recyclable and renewable resource as this year’s trees are turned into mulch, and even used as animal enrichment in zoos! Meanwhile, millions of new seedlings are planted yearly to continue the tradition. Acquiring a Christmas tree each year can be a great family tradition. Whether you visit a pre-cut lot to nab the perfect tree or make an experience out of it and cut your own down, it can be a fun experience with your family! Decorating

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Oxidization & Single Stage Paint: Causes, Effects, and Restoration Techniques This article will dive into the specific realm of single-stage paint. Single-stage paint is a type that combines the color and protective clear coat in one layer. Understanding the causes, effects, and restoration techniques specific to singlestage paint oxidization will enable you to better care for and maintain your aircraft paintwork.

Definition of Single Stage Paint and Oxidization: Single-stage paint is a type of paint that combines the base color and protective clear coat into one layer. Oxidization in single-stage paint occurs when the transparent coat layer breaks down due to exposure to environmental factors, leading to a range of issues that affect the paint’s appearance and overall quality.

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Aircraft detailing has been around since the beginning of time, and much has changed with new formulas in compounds and polishing, allowing for precise removal of oxidization without stealing protection. Professional detailing companies like Frontline Detail attend ongoing training yearly. If you have questions, you can reach out to the author of this article. Understanding the causes, effects, and restoration techniques specific to single-stage paint oxidization empowers you to properly care for and maintain your vehicle’s paintwork. Taking proactive measures to prevent and address oxidization can preserve your aircraft’s beauty,

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FBI-DHS Announce Hamas-Israel War Has Increased Threat of Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Soil; Make Sure Your Operation is Secure In a Fly Safe Message emailed on Monday morning, NAAA alerted the industry that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a public service announcement to highlight potential terrorist threats in the United States in response to the war in the Middle East. While the level of skill required to operate an agricultural aircraft makes it unlikely that it would be used by terrorists, the aerial application industry must nevertheless remain alert to any and all potential threats. Hostile actors may be interested in large quantities of fuel or chemicals instead of aircraft.

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AgAviation School Graduates AgAviation School would like to congratulate the following graduates of their ag aviation program in Miller, Missouri:

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Ralph’s short-term goal is to put his new skills to work and to always make a difference with everything he undertakes in life. Ralph’s long-term goal is to build new relationships with like-minded professionals in the ag and aviation community with lasting results.

Carl’s short-term goals is to gain experience in aerial application and earn his way into a seat as an ag pilot. Carl’s long-term goals are to have a long and successful career in aviation and farming while enjoying life with his wife and children. Carl has continued to stay on with Plane Cents Aviation, LLC/Kingsley Brothers, LLC to spray and farm full time. Since completing our ag aviation program, Carl has put in 25 hours doing cover crop in a turbine ag-cat.

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NAAA Membership Supports Your Business and Career Although NAAA’s main objective is to bring operators, pilots, allied businesses, and industry supporters together to promote and protect the aerial application industry, the value of membership goes far beyond that. Being a member of NAAA means being part of a grassroots community with people who love what they do, who understand the pressures of working from sunrise to sunset, the stress of a job being dependent on weather, and the tension that can occur being away from your family or even working with family. What comes with this unique occupation is a great sense of pride from the people lucky enough to be associated with it. Our members are passionate individuals dedicated to an industry they love. They are first, second and thirdgeneration ag aviators; they are spouses and families who work day-to-day within the operations; they are organizations that support ag operators when timing for parts or supplies is critical. NAAA members are the cream of the crop, and its members’ experiences, enthusiasm and dedication are what really capture the essence of NAAA membership. Ray Newcomb, incoming 2024 NAAA President and operator of JBI Helicopter Services in Pembroke, New Hampshire, stated, “Without the volunteers and the staff, we wouldn’t have an industry. I firmly believe that. When I talk to people that aren’t members, I try to educate them. I say, ‘You know what? I was in your shoes once also. So just join and come to a meeting. I think you’d be appreciative of what they do. These people are doing a great job for our industry.” While you have been busy aiding farmers to produce a safe, affordable, and abundant supply of food, fiber, and bioenergy, NAAA has been busy making sure the low altitude airspace is safe for your aerial application business to operate, as well as ensuring that you have the pesticide products you need to do your job without unnecessary and burdensome restrictions. In 2024, NAAA will ramp up external communications touting the benefits of aerial application to farmers and farm service providers that benefit from it. One great example of the public relations, that will benefit your business, will be NAAA contributing articles and ads throughout 2024 in Farm Journal’s publications promoting aerial application 40 | agairupdate.com

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hirty-five years after the first great historical account of the industry—Mabry Anderson’s Low & Slow: An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation—comes a new, updated account of aerial application’s history from the National Agricultural Aviation Association: Agriculture’s Air Force: 100 Years of Aerial Application.

Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, have an appreciation for agriculture or are simply awed by the aerial ballet of these low-flying aviators, pull up a seat and tag along with Agriculture’s Air Force! (Available in hardback.)

A collective history of the agricultural aviation industry sourced from the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s Agricultural Aviation magazine, AgAir Update, Mabry Anderson’s Low & Slow and other materials

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The law ended the requirement for aerial applicators to obtain waivers from their farmer-customers to qualify for fuel excise tax-relief. In addition, the law enabled aerial applicators relief from federal excise taxes associated with fuels consumed while ferrying to apply to cropland to and from an agricultural application facility. This benefit has saved the industry an additional $68 million from taxes because of NAAA’s hard work to win this victory, but also to keep the tax relief for the industry. NAAA may win a victory, but there is still work to keep victories active and working for the industry. Learn more at AgAviation.org/policy/tax-issues. According to Darrel Mertens, operator of Aero Applicators Inc. in Sterling, CO, “We need to get more people to pay their dues. We need the voices. The strength of our association is the diversity that we show.” Every member counts when NAAA goes to Capitol Hill and we show a high percentage of the industry backs its national trade association. NAAA provides a variety of resources including ongoing benefits to members, such as legal consultation on federal aviation laws, discounts for attending or exhibiting at the Ag Aviation Expo, staying connected to members through

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the print and online NAAA Membership Directory—both are great ways to network to find new business opportunities, find work and/or workers. Also, as a member you receive NAAA publications and eNewsletters, social media briefings and substantive web content at AgAviation.org. There are also our life-saving education and safety programs offered at the convention and via the PAASS program. These programs also allow you to earn continuing education units to maintain your commercial pesticide license. Through generous sponsorships, NAAA offers three scholarship programs that allow members to sponsor scholarship applicants, whether it is a family member, friend, or a local teenager in your community. Learn more at AgAviation.org/career/scholarship. Members can also be nominated from their state/regional association to participate in the NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program. Please make it a priority to join NAAA or renew your NAAA membership because the payoff far exceeds what you will spend in dues in the form of effective advocacy that reduces regulation and taxes affecting your aerial application business and trade association membership dues are tax deductible. Membership is easy! Call (202) 546-5722 or pay membership dues online at AgAviation.org.

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Monkey Business by Josh Rittenberry Jason Robinson’s life has been deeply rooted in Ag Aviation from the start, all the way back to when his dad would babysit him in the cockpit of an airplane, hopping from airstrip to airstrip. That began a life enriched by the aerial application industry. Jason became a loader for his dad’s 44 | agairupdate.com

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But Jason didn’t start out zipping across fields of his native Louisiana right away. “It was crucial to my dad that I be loader first. He always used to say that you’ve got to know the business starting from the ground up.” That humble knowledge was valuable as Jason’s business ventures flourished in adulthood. After a brief stint in the railroad industry, Jason gravitated north to Illinois, where, “by the grace of God,” he says, he secured a pilot position with Holzwarth Flying Service. 46 | agairupdate.com

After a decade of working for Chuck Holzwarth, Jason and business partner TJ Graden established Graden Aviation in Polo, IL. Two years later, Jason acquired an operation in Fairfield, IL, playfully dubbing it Ag Monkey, a company he established in 2015 whose name was inspired by an old saying attributed to his dad, who claimed that he could teach a monkey to fly. Aside from seasonal help, Jason and TJ each have children who are involved as ground crew in their aviation operations. Important to Jason was the fact that this past season, he was able to break in new Ag pilots. ➤

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Jeff Engler, CEO of Wright Electric, stated, "The successful maiden flight of our hybrid-electric crop duster aircraft marks a significant step forward in our mission to transform the aviation industry. We are excited about the possibilities that this technology presents and are grateful for our partnership with CT Axter Aerospace, which has been instrumental in making this project a reality." Miguel Suarez, CEO of Axter Aerospace, added, "Our collaboration with Wright Electric signifies our commitment to pioneering environmentally responsible solutions in agricultural aviation. The hybrid-electric crop duster aircraft is a testament to our shared vision of creating cleaner, more sustainable alternatives for the future of agricultural operations. Together, we're redefining what's possible in the industry." Jane Ashton, Director of Sustainability at easyJet, said, “Not only will this be a monumental move for the agricultural sector, but successes like these are important for the aviation industry as a whole as we continue our work to develop and deploy a suite of technology solutions to decarbonize.“ Wright Electric and Axter Aerospace are proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the aviation sector. This achievement is a testament to their dedication to advancing electric aviation and meeting the evolving needs of the industry. It also underlines their joint commitment to creating cleaner and more sustainable solutions for agriculture. 52 | agairupdate.com

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CRAYMER’S COUNSEL

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A Look Back at 2023 We have reached the part of the year where we look back and remember. We think about the past, are thankful for our experiences and look forward to the future. We are busy at the shop trying to get engines completed and prepped for next season. We are combing the countryside, either working on projects or attending events where we can sit down and visit with everyone. For us, the year continues to be busy. Let's look back at some of the items and key points we have covered: The Gas Generator - One of the most common indicators of a gas generator issue is an increase in Ng. When the compressor loses efficiency, it must spin faster to make all the air it needs. You may also see fuel flow and T5 increases corresponding to these issues. The engine is just working harder to produce what you need. My personal maintenance philosophy is to keep things simple and follow a commonsense approach. With that in mind, the first thing that I look

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at is the air intake. I'm referring to the filtration and inlet screen. I have "fixed" many engine issues by changing the air filter and ensuring the engine inlet screen is clear. Introducing the Accessories - The maintenance schedule for your engine accessories follows engine TBO and is identified in the service bulletin that specifies the time between overhaul and hot section inspection. The actual time frame in the service bulletin is TBO plus 500 hours. You should incorporate this guidance as part of your maintenance program. I always encourage everyone to follow these guidelines as a preventative step. It costs more to have an accessory issue when you need the airplane the most. The Power Section - The power section does precisely that; it takes the air from the gas generator and turns that air into power. Simply stated, the power section comprises a turbine section and a gearbox. Much like the engine's modular design, the power section can be looked at in modules itself. The rearmost subassembly or module is the power turbine. ➤

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from the date of engine shipment. For newer Ag engines, based on serial number, the warranty period is 2500 operating hours or five years, whichever occurs first. Proper Engine Handling - If your engine must be removed and shipped for repair or overhaul, you must follow the guidelines in the engine maintenance manual. Several issues have been caused by mishandling engines and power sections, which have led to some very costly repairs. Is it an inflight shutdown? - I want to discuss here how the PT6A operates and why an actual inflight shutdown is rare. Operationally, you have heard me and others say many times during training classes and discussions that an engine will stay running as long as it has fuel. To be fair, if you are flying around and suddenly the engine rolls back to normal flow, it may feel like it has quit. In most cases, however, it is still running. Thinking back, I have been able to share a lot of information through this opportunity. We have reviewed some of the engine construction. We have looked at how systems work. We have reviewed best practices. Hopefully, these things and whatever topics we discuss in the future will be helpful. Many folks have told me that they read the articles here. I hope they continue to be beneficial and educational. I am thankful for this experience and look forward to the future! Robert Craymer has worked on PT6A engines and PT6Apowered aircraft for the past three decades, including the last 25+ years at Covington Aircraft. As a licensed A&P mechanic, Robert has held every job in an engine overhaul shop and has been an instructor of PT6A Maintenance and Familiarization courses for pilots and mechanics. Robert has been elected to the NAAA board as the Allied-Propulsion Board Member. Robert can be reached at robertc@ covingtonaircraft.com or 662-910-9899. Visit us at covingtonaircraft.com.

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A WING AND A PRAYER

Carlin Lawrence carlin@agairupdate.com

There Will Be No Earthly Religious Organizations In God’s Heaven Jesus said, “I will build My church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it…My kingdom is not of this world” (Matthew 16:18; John 18:36). The church of Jesus Christ is not an earthly or worldly organization. Jesus’ church is a living body of believers who have put their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Earthly religious organizations and church buildings are useful in helping the church fulfill its mission on this earth. But religious organizations and church buildings are man-made and earthly, and have no eternal value in heaven. Too much emphasis placed on earthly religious organizations and church buildings take away from the importance of what Jesus Christ has done for His church. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Jesus prayed, “That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me” (John 17:21). “For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:12-13). Early Jewish Christians said, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved” (Acts 15:1). The apostle Paul and Barnabas challenged this, and Peter and James backed them up (Acts 15). God chose Abraham to become the father of the nation of Israel that would bring the Messiah [Jesus Christ] into the world. God’s promise to Abraham was that through His Seed, the Messiah, all of the nations of the world shall be blessed. The Jews took this favored nation status and began to believe that only Jews would be saved by God. The Jewish 60 | agairupdate.com

religious leader’s mistake was that they ignored what the Old Testament said about Gentiles being saved in Isaiah 42:6 and 49:6. The apostle Paul wrote, “Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ. Is Christ divided?” (1 Corinthians 1:12-13). This is like bragging, “I’m a Baptist,” or “I’m a Methodist,” or “I’m Catholic” was that their denomination gave them the power to become a Christian. Paul, Apollos and Cephas (Peter) were used by God in a mighty way, but they had no power to get anyone into God’s heaven, and neither does any of the earthly organizations of Christianity today. God has used many different denominations, churches and ministries to accomplish His purposes for Jesus’ church. It’s the arrogant and divisive spirit within denominations and churches that causes them to divide into cliques which causes many of today’s problems within Jesus’ church! Paul wrote, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor” (1 Corinthians 3:6-8). The natural tendency of humanity is to be self-centered, selfish, prideful, and dominated by our own egos, goals and ideas. “By pride comes nothing but strife” (Proverbs 13:10). Christians are only servants of Jesus Christ; and every Christian has a role to play in Jesus’ plan for His church. We are all completely dependent on the Holy Spirit to produce spiritual fruit within our life. Paul wrote, “For Jesus Christ is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is,

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REGINA’S PERSPECTIVE

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Conventions and Notifications Convention season is well underway; it has been a great few weeks. I have had the chance to reconnect with old friends and have made a fair share of new ones. This convention season has afforded me the opportunity to host several CEU classes for various state licensing requirements. While preparing for those classes and 62 | agairupdate.com

selling new programs, I have learned that several states require post-application notifications and, in some states, even pre-application notifications. Outside of the operators that have our program in the states mentioned before that need these notifications, not as many people utilize this feature or are aware that this feature exists.

I’m proud to know we offer this for the states that require it, but my mind begins to think back to when I was a Chem-Man user. When I managed a flying service in Southeast Arkansas, a lot of our work consisted of liquid and dry applications to rice. The dry applications of rice were made aerially right before the rice was taken to flood to help release the full benefits of pelletized urea for the rice. It was paramount to let our growers know that the application was completed as soon as the plane left the field so that they could begin watering. Sending a text or placing a phone call doesn’t seem like a dificult task, but I can assure you that in the highoctane environment of pre-flood rice season, sometimes a phone call is easier said than done. Inevitably, a text message would slip through the crack somewhere along the way, resulting in a not-so-pleasant phone call. How nice would it have been to click a button and notify the grower, his consultant, and even his farm hands that the application has been completed and that watering could commence? I am pleased to share with you all that the ability to send a pre and post-application notification at the click of a

button is a feature you CAN do with Chem-Man. These notifications can be customizable to display information such as expected date and time, the fields/locations that the application will take place, products to be applied along with rates, EPA numbers of the chemical products, and even some of the label information. The label information you can include in these notifications can be a text, email, or both, including re-entry time, days before harvest, PPE information, and label signal words. I’ve learned that sending the post notification can be an excellent way for a grower to catch an incorrect rate or product before it is applied. The team at ChemMan has received great feedback that the customers/ growers and consultants love receiving pre and post notifications. I encourage you to consider providing that extra level of service to your customers whether you’re a current Chem-Man user or have recently considered implementing Chem-Man into your operation. We are constantly evolving and staying on the leading edge of technology to give you the tools to serve your customers better. If you would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out, and I would be happy to answer any questions you have.

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NTSB REPORTS Accident Synopses

Accident Number: ERA23LA215

that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane

Accident Number: CEN23LA228

Location: Good Hope, Alabama Date: April 24, 2023 Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-402A Injuries: None

that would have precluded normal

The pilot of the agricultural airplane was

Transportation Safety Board determines the

Location: Saffell, Arkansas Date: May 31, 2023 Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG CORSCHWEIZER G-164 Injuries: None

landing on a private runway that was about

probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff on

24 feet wide and surrounded by wheat

pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a

an aerial application flight to apply fertilizer

crop. The pilot described that, during the

cable during spray operations.

to rice fields in a remote area the airplane

landing, the airplane was closer to the edge of the runway than he thought, and the airplane’s right spray boom caught on

operation and that he needed to be more alert to obstacles. Probable Cause and Findings — The National

Accident Number: CEN23LA212

unknowingly flew through a dust devil (also called a whirlwind), and subsequently lost lift. The pilot estimated the dust devil was between 8 to 10 ft in diameter and reported

left wing.

Location: Light, Arkansas Date: May 29, 2023 Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG CORSCHWEIZER G-164B Injuries: Minor

The pilot reported that there were no

The pilot reported that on departure, the

without further incident. The airplane sustained

preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures

airplane settled to the ground and struck

substantial damage to the engine mount, the

of the airplane that would have precluded

a levee. The airplane came to rest upside

fuselage, both wings, and the empennage.

normal operation and that he should have

down in a field about 100 feet from the

The operator reported there were no preimpact

checked the runway conditions before landing

point of impact. The airplane sustained

mechanical malfunctions or failures with

and considered the possible impact of the

substantial damage to the wings, fuselage,

the airframe or the engine that would have

growing wheat on his operation from the

horizontal stabilizer, and vertical stabilizer.

precluded normal operation. The pilot reported

runway.

The pilot reported that there were no

that he had encountered several dust devils in

Probable Cause and Findings — The National

preaccident mechanical malfunctions or

earlier flights that day for the operating area.

Transportation Safety Board determines the

failures with the airplane that would have

The pilot did not perform a hopper load dump

probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

precluded normal operation. The accident

during the accident sequence, as he reported

The pilot’s decision to land on a runway

occurred shortly after takeoff from a private

flying the airplane was the priority. A review

where there was insufficient clearance from

turf/dirt strip used only for agricultural

of the Federal Aviation Administration Aviation

obstructions (wheat crop) to operate safely.

operations. The pilot reported that the

(FAA) Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28)

airplane was about 320 pounds below

and the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual

its maximum gross weight of 6,070 lbs.,

found no detailed information listed about

that the density altitude at the time of the

dust devils or the potential hazards of flying

Location: Ulysses, Kansas Date: May 27, 2023 Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G6 Injuries: None

accident was about 2,000 feet msl, and

through dust devils.

that he turned “a little premature” after

Probable Cause and Findings — The National

taking off with a full load of fertilizer.

Transportation Safety Board determines the

Probable Cause and Findings — The National

probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The

The pilot reported that, while spraying

Transportation Safety Board determines the

airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after

a pasture at low altitude, the airplane

probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The

takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a

struck a zipline cable, which resulted

pilot exceeding the climb capability of the

subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the

in substantial damage to the vertical

airplane during takeoff which led to it settling

accident was the presence of a dust devil in

stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported

into the ground.

the airplane’s flight path.

the wheat after touchdown. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway and into the wheat field, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane’s empennage and

Accident Number: CEN23LA303

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no visible debris. The airplane subsequently impacted a dirt ditch, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The pilot was able to egress from the airplane

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KQ-XRN

Accident Number: ERA23LA295

SLOW-RELEASE NITROGEN

Location: Sandersville, Georgia Date: June 25, 2023 Aircraft: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206B Injuries: None

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The pilot stated that while conducting agricultural spraying operations, he flew back to the fuel truck for fuel. He radioed his spotter

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the helicopter away from the trailer and land on the ground. The tail rotor and gearbox separated from the helicopter before the pilot landed

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the helicopter on the ground. The helicopter’s

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the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that

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empennage was substantially damaged during

would have precluded normal operation.

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Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the

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Accident Number: CEN23LA342 Location: Denison, Iowa Date: July 30, 2023 Aircraft: Bell 206B Injuries: Serious The pilot reported to his wife that while conducting an aerial application flight, he became distracted in the cockpit and failed to see and avoid wires that were spanning the field. The helicopter subsequently impacted the wires and then terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.

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Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s inflight distraction, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid wires.

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LOW & SLOW

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

The Early Days Down South — Chapter One continued…

J.O. Dockery and wife Irene standing by Stearman equipped with one of the first 450 HP P & W engine installations, in 1946. Photo courtesy of J.O. Dockery.

Early Regulatory Problems Early in its lifetime, Finklea Brothers began experiencing regulatory problems. Aircraft, licensed by the manufacturer, could be flown by unlicensed pilots as long as they remained off the limited airways of the day. As business increased, the firm apparently began using pilots who were not entirely legal. The CAA began hounding the company and the operation remained in hot water from the standpoint of pilots and certain technical maintenance procedures. Consequently the firm, along with most of the very early operators, considered the CAA more an enemy than a friend. Finally, in desperation, Jimmy and Aubrey made their position clear by erecting a large fence around the field with a locked-gate. On the gate was hung a sign that read: "Transport Pilots, CAA People, and Dogs Not Allowed!" Lee Abide recalls a dodge that was used when an inspector paid a surprise visit and the planes were out 68 | agairupdate.com

flying. "Snooks" would casually climb up on the wing of a grounded Waco and set an empty five gallon can on top of the center section. This was a signal for the pilots returning to the field to land on a farm strip until the coast was clear. When the inspector left, Snooks would talce down the can and the birds would come home to roost. By the late 1930s, the Finklea operation was probably the largest such firm in the country. The company was grinding and bagging its own calcium arsenate, having made a deal with Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati for equipment and raw materials. A plant was set up and the dust produced, but as boll weevil infestation flourished, some farmers began complaining that the dust was ineffective, although it appears that there was nothing actually wrong with the material. This was simply a case of having to use an inherently inferior insecticide. But serious business losses occurred. ➤

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Another pioneer service was organized in Louisiana in 1938 when Cecil Smith and Jimmy Yeates bought the Tallulah Airport and formed Smith and Yeates Dusting Company. The firm operated for several years, until World War II. Yeates returned after the war and ran it as Yeates Flying Service, before selling it to R.N. Graves, who changed the name to Graves Flying Service and successfully operated it for many years.

J.O. Dockery at Pardeeville, Wisconsin, standing by Stearman 450 HP plane equipped with Burnham venturi sprayers. Photo courtesy of J.O. Dockery.

In addition, accidents became more frequent, especially among the younger, inexperienced pilots. Two fatalities, one involving pilot Louie Shores, occurred in an area designated as a federal airway and, from then on, federal authorities cracked down hard in an apparent attempt to close the Finklea business. These events, along with other problems that continued to develop and increase, finally brought on the dissolution of the firm. Finklea Brothers Dusting Service had its days of glory and it should be remembered for advancing the industry immeasurably, introducing hundreds of planters to agricultural flying and providing employment to many, many pilots. The company remarkably improved dispensing equipment and today most dry hopper installations are basically identical to those produced by the Finklea Brothers.

Good examples of "secondg eneration" operations were formed by J.O. Dockery and E.O. Champion. Large plantations were scrambling for services of crop dusting aircraft and there was an acute shortage of pilots and equipment during periods of high boll weevil infestation. Near Clarksdale, Mississippi, King and Anderson Planting Company, one of the largest cotton producing farms in the world, prevailed rather easily on J.O. Dockery to set up an operation there, primarily for their own protection. Dockery did just that, opening and maintaining a full-time business, utilizing the small commercial airport at the outskirts of the city. He also maintained an operation in his hometown of Stuttgart, Arkansas. Dockery' s aircraft were Waco 9s, Travel-Airs, Stearman C3Bs, and one famous "Bull" Stearman with a 330 horsepower J69. It was a beautiful monster and would carry 1,000 pounds!

Even more, the firm provided a pilot nucleus that spread the formations of new firms all over the country, especially in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Many pilots who worked for Finklea set up their own operations. In Mississippi alone they included J.O. Dockery, Raymond Meeks, Joe Call, Joe "Eaglerock" Ours, Harold Bell,"Andy" Anderson, E.O. Champion, and Jimmy Holsenbeck. Joe Greer, formerly of Delta, also set up a Mississippi operation, as did Wes Gary of Belzoni, all using some Finklea pilots.

Dockery recruited some first-class pilots, including Hugh Mitchell, Edward "Booger Red" Vincill, Barney Root, Art Stauber, and Joe Basso. Booger Red was already a legend in flying circles. Barney Root was also a fine pilot and mechanic. Much later on, Root built up a beautiful Waco ASO in my hangar, installed a hopper and took it to Arkansas to work, only to crash fatally a few days after the season began. Booger Red also crashed fatally in 1961. Many people had wondered about his crippled foot. This occurred when he was working with Dockery and was the result of a crash on August 24, 1936 on the Howard Stovall Farm near Clarksdale. He struck a well-hidden telephone pole and crashed, causing serious injury, including almost severing one foot.

In Louisiana, some commercial dusting firms were developing as early as 1925. That year, at Tallulah, Southern Dusting Company was organized with Eugene Stevens and Arthur Gray as pilots. This company was not entirely successful and its short history was marred by accidents and fatalities. It was terminated in 1929, when Stevens left and entered the military.

Irene Dockery, J.O.'s young wife, was no doubt instrumental in saving Booger's foot. Surgeons at the local hospital were about to amputate it, but she was adamant and demanded that they try to save it! They took her at her word, backed off and patched up the foot and, for the rest of hi's life, Booger walked on that foot, albeit with a slight limp!

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Dockery's planes worked the Delta around Clarksdale and made trips to other Delta hot spots when the occasion demanded. Dock's favorite aircraft was the "Bull" Stearman. Everyone in the dusting business wanted one. According to Dockery, Aubrey and Jimmy Finklea tried diligently to buy it, but he never would sell. One day, near Moorhead, Mississippi, Dockery hung it up in the top of a tall tree after a partial engine failure and had to climb down and leave it. He immediately telephoned Aubrey Finklea, who bought the airplane while it was still up in the tree! He managed to get it down in one piece and it was soon back flying. Dockery was successful in spreading aircraft work into crops other than cotton. The Grand Prairie area around Stuttgart, Arkansas, was the leading rice producing area in the country and Dockery pioneered the use of aircraft in producing this crop. Although rice may have been seeded by air first in California, Dockery certainly introduced it to the southern rice-growing regions of Arkansas, Louisiana, and perhaps Texas. In a taped interview, Dockery said he did the first successful seeding on the Paul Wollworth Farm near Stuttgart in 1938. Several hundred acres were seeded successfully. Seeding and fertilizing rice by air soon became a common practice through the entire area and remains a staple in the ag flying business, with every phase of rice production done by air except land preparation and harvest. agairupdate.com | 71

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1980 D Cat, N8317K Factory -34 500 Gallon D model Cat, Exceptionally nice, total ground-up restoration a few years back. Including frame. Perfect logs and records. 1 owner since new. TT 23,623 PT6A -34 750HP 3221 SMOH, 0 SPOH, complete logs, no damage history, Bantom GPS, Heater and AC, fabric on wings and tail is like NEW! Getting Annual right now. Located: Sacramento, CA $395,000 Logs and pictures ready to send Jared Segebartt 208-301-0683. AAU3568

1978 G-164C 500 Gallon, N6681K Frakes conversion PT6A-34 750 HP. 17,433 TT, PT6A-34 2100SMOH, 260 SPOH. Metalized wings, AC & Bleed Heat. SATLOC Bantom X3 screen. Single point fuel, windshield wash, LEMO power plug. Spare fuslage and Hopper. Spreader full spray gear. Sacramento, CA. $350K Pictures and logs are ready to send Jared Segebartt 208-301-0683. AAU3092 Ag Cat Frameworks, All Models, 4130 weld assys, fixture perfect, ready to install. Struts, wires, hoppers, long fuel, high-wings, dispersal equipment, hardware, all upgrades, components, and spares. Call 870-886-2418. AAU1462 Various Ag Cat Spares available. Please contact us for the price at spares@ orsmondaviation.co.za +27 58 303 5261 or visit our website at https:// orsmondaviation.co.za/ AAU1101

1978 G-164B, N6793K Very nice clean, Low time 400 Gallon Super B TTAF 7812.8, TPE 331-1, HOT 1108.5, Prop 1108.5 M3 Satlock, Single point fuel, 115 Gallon fuel, Raised wing, Metalized wings, Hopper is like new. Tail fabric is in excellent shape. pictures and logs ready to send. $235,000. Sacramento CA Jared Segebartt 208-301-0683. AAU7827 For Sale: Three Ag Cats, 1340’s 0-720 hrs. All engines Younkin overhauled, all have oil filters, A/C, GPS, Transland sub tank, and gate box. Current annual upon purchase. Call 979-234-7725. AAU1879

1972 Ag-Cat G-164A, S/N 926, TT Airframe 7,686, P&W R-1340-AN-1 (600 HP), TT SMOH 289, Blower Ratio 10-1, Overhaul by Tulsa Aircraft Engines, Excellent Compressions on all 9 Cylinders, 80 Gallon fuel bottom load, 300-gallon hopper bottom load, Satloc SLXG3 GPS with Light bar, Crophawk 7 flow control, Hershey Wing Extensions and Mods, most Inspections always done by Hershey Flying Service & Wallace Air Repair. Clean Northern Airplane, no Corrosion! Almost $9,000 spent on Fresh Annual Inspection done 09/18/23. Airplane is located in Bassett, Nebraska. It’s Ready to Work! $90,000. For questions and more pictures contact Tim: 432-788-7309. AAU3997 1983 Grumman Ag Cat,N3626G, 9335TT, M601E, Avia Prop. Long range fuel, dual bottom load fuel, right boom shutoff, custom recessed dash, MVP50 instrument panel, Hershey wing tips, rudder servo, Frakes aileron servos, elevator servo, heavy gear, stainless tw, COM radio, CPnozzle/ck valve/swivel, 38 gatebox, air condition w/sealed cockpit, smoker. Jan 2023 annual. You won’t find another like this one. CLEAN northern aircraft, NMDH. Call 701-636-5880. AAU1217

CLASSIFIEDS Export Special: G164A+, Fresh AmAg repair w/factory-jigged frameworks, New 335-Hopper, Ext’d/Metal Wings, 80-fuel, 24V w/Strobes, E-Servo, TWL, Hybrid Combo. Ready for 1000 hr. service-run. Your certified R985/ R1340 E&P installed. $85K includes CofAW4 Export flyaway, $90K in your container. Call 870-886-2418. AAU1086 QueenCat In Progress - S/N 566B Super B+ Mods, ready for Garrett or P&W Turbine, 400-gal, 120-fuel, hi wings, heavy struts & wires, T.S. Tail, Heavy Gear, TL DAF Combo. $290K (YOUR FWF). Call 870-886-2418. AAU6189 1975 Grumman G164A Ag Cat, N7496K, 6102.7 TT, Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN14B 451.7 SMOH by Leach. 451.7 hours since wings recovered and painted, prop governor, starter, and 22D30 prop OH. New alternator. 130 hours since cockpit aft was disassembled, repainted, and reassembled. Chip detector, SATLOC Bantam, stainless steel booms & CP nozzles, electric fan brake, Transland gate & Swathmaster spreader, Smoker, spare wheels/tires/brake calipers, and other assorted parts. $95K. Call or text 337-319-3013. AAU6600

Aircraft - Air Tractor AT-301

1982 AT-400A, S/N 301-454. 13,840 TT airframe, 5699 TT on PT6A-21 SNEW, 62 since HSI and extensive repairs. 7510 TT prop, 5075 since OH, 62 since IRAN. Converted to turbine in 1996 by Southeastern Aircraft. 1274 TT since wings spars done. Due each 4450 hours, 3176 remaining. Original 350-gallon hopper. Many mods: 38” gate, 401 brakes, heavy lifetime main gear, chrome spinner, 29” tires, 3-piece windshield, Harbor A/C, Satloc Bantam, all metal tail, nose lights with Bayou LED flashing/steady system, hydraulic hopper door and bleed air heat. Great break-in turbine plane for a young pilot. Aircraft available at the end of the year. Can be seen at airport 90MS. Asking $300,000. MS. 662-822-3204. AAU1791 1986 AT-301 Airframe Only - Parting Out, Approximately 5700 TTSN. NO ENGINE. AT-301: Wings, Tail Feathers, Airframe, Firewall Foreword Less Engine/Prop, Gauges, Gear leg, Hopper, STD Gate Box, Booms, Boom Hangars, Pump, Valve & Plumbing, etc., Flaps, and Ailerons. Call 877-715-8476. AAU7167

1981 AT-301, N2367C, S/N: 301-0412, TTAF: 15734.8, Tach: 1220.5, Wings: New spars installed by Air Tractor Certified Repair Station (Zero time), Paint: 8 yrs. P&W R-1340-S3H1-G, S/N: ZP-104037, TTE: 10353.8, SMOH: 128.8, Propeller: 3 Bladed, Hydromatic Propeller, Manufacturer: Hamilton Standard, Model: 23D40311, TT: 1220.5, TSOH: 128.8, Miscellaneous, SATLOC M3, Smoker, Night Work Lights. $105K. Call 806828-5892. AAU4121 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Phone / Fax: 478-987-2250.

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1996 AT-401W, TTAF 4200, TTSEOH 624, TTSPOH 590, Cascade conversion. All AD’s abd SB’s completed on airframe and engine Eddy. Current inspection completed on airframe Replaced both main gear legs. Replaced both main wheels, tire and tubes. Replaced main bearing brakes and brake lines. Replaced flap torque tube and bearings. Replaced rudder cables, pulleys and interconnects. Overhauled tailwheel, mostly all new parts. Replaced seat belts. Replaced wing spar blocks. Overhauled wing spar center section and certified to 8000hrs. Many more parts have been replaced to comply with ad’s / sb’s and inspections. New booms. New CP 11 flat fan with swivels, SATLOC Bantam with Intelliflow, Bottom load fuel, 2” bottom load, Vortex generators, Walter M601-E11 624 hrs ( 4000 hr TBO). Freshly overhauled FCU. AD compliant. Call Ryan at 403-901-8979. rseeley170@gmail.com. AAU9465

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AT-402

1989 AT-401, Cascade Turbine Conversion M601E-11 AFTT: 8,662.0 hrs Engine TT: 1,910.4 hrs shop revision completed by GE May 2023 all ADs and SBs complied with. Propeller: 1,881.5 hrs. Wing Spar Replaced December 2017 at 7,642.9 hrs AFTT. Gear Legs replaced in 2014 at 7,025.7 hrs IAW Air Tractor SL. 170 US Gallon fuel with Turbine Conversion Single Point Fuel System AgNav Platinum Guidance and Flow Control ReaBee Hopper Qty System 2 sets of booms ASC-A10 and CP09-3P. Call for Price 306-786-3345. AAU3083

1994 AT-401, Cascade Turbine Conversion M601E-11 AFTT: 4,690.6 hrs Engine TT: 193.6 hrs Overhauled by GE May 2023. Propeller: 193.6 hrs Wing Spar Modification completed March 2019 at 4,201.3 hrs AFTT 170 US Gallon fuel with Turbine Conversion Single Point Fuel System AgNav Platinum Guidance and Flow Control ReaBee Hopper Qty System 2 sets of booms ASC-A10 Atomizers and CP09-3P. Call for Price 306-7863345. AAU1293

1997 AT-402B -15, N5006K Clean, well maintained, good looking Mid-Western AT-402B. TTAF 7567, PT6A-15AG, TTE 9750, 3695 SIRAN, 1072 SHOT, Wings spar due at 13,673 hrs. - 6106 hrs. left. 3700 hrs. since being refurbished by Georges Aircraft. This included hopper refurbishment, new paint with SS fasteners, new windshield and door glass, and skins replaced as needed. SATLOC Bantam, Lane brake, Hatfield fuel system, Reabe Hopper gauge, AmSafe airbags, Storm cutters, and VG’s. This is a good flying load hauler of a 402 and the favorite of my fleet. The only reason I am selling is because I recently moved into 602s and unfortunately no longer need her. Please see the attached airframe logs. Engine and Prop logs upon request. $510K Call or text Waylon Woods at Woods Aviation 308-2246283. AAU1717

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AT-502

1998 AT-402B -34AG, 7618hrs TT airframe; 484hrs since hot section, willing to do pending sale. Hartzell 3-bladed prop 784hrs since OH. Brand new spars and fresh annual. SATLOC M3 with booms, pump, and electric brake. $675K. Call 979-543-5272. AAU1686

1990 AT-402 AFTT- 10993, Hobbs 6363.8, (Wings due in 9800 Hours) Engine TT 20859 hours. TSO- 6230.5 hours PT6A-34. Zero time since hot section inspection. Prop TSO 1286 hours. 1 season on new SATLOC G4 GPS with L7 lightbar. AFS check valves, CP11 nozzles. Smoker, single-point fuel, hopper rinse. Current annual. Clean airplane. $399K. Call 419-235-4182. AAU2213

2009 AT-402B, N422RD, PT6A-34AG, Cascade Inlet, Smoker, Right-hand boom shutoff, Night work lights, Stainless spray system, AFTT and ETT is 30hrs. Call for Price 806-828-5892. AAU8064

2011 AT-402 -34AG, TTAE and Prop 3646.7, Hartzell Propeller, Clean northern airplane, Big fuel tanks - 230 gallons, bottom load fuel, Bantam GPS with flow control, CP Nozzles, VG’s, Heat and A/C, new tires, good glass, fresh annual done 9/23, Nice radio pack with Stratus transponder with ADSB out. Ready to work. $675K. Call 701-321-0767. AAU5106

1999 AT-402B, N15967, TTAF 8619.3 hrs., PT6A-15AG TTE 9621.3, Covington light O/H at 6500, SATLOC Bantam w/ G4 screen, Flow Control, A/C, Heat, Garmin G-5 attitude indicator, Smoker, CP3 nozzles, Transland 10 van, Lane electric fan brake, Hopper rinse tank, 9047 TT remaining on wings. Very clean aircraft. Call 573-359-0500. AAU1106

1995 AT-502B with PT6-15AG Engine. We have a meticulously maintained 1995 AT-502B with a PT6-15AG engine, ready for its next home. Total Aircraft and Engine Hours: 6749.2 hours, Total Time Since Hot Inspection (TSHI): 1147.0 hours, very clean, northern aircraft. All Airworthiness Directives (AD’s), Service Letters (SL’s), and Service Bulletins (SB’s) are up to date. Annual inspection in process, Equipped with Storm Cutters for superior safety, Reabe Air Hopper Gauge for precise operations, Vortex Generators for improved control, PS Engineering PAR200A COMM Radio for clear communication, Ag-Pilot X for expert precision in agricultural applications. This Air Tractor 502B is the perfect choice for your agricultural needs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Contact us now to learn more and schedule a viewing. $525K OBO Call Joe LaRue at 218-685-6594. AAU9814

2018 AT-502XP, N975SF, TTSN 2213.8, TTSHOT 286.1, TTSIRSN 286.1, All work on engine done at Covington, Right Boom shut off, CP Nozzles w/swivels, Lane fan and brake, Bantom w/Intelliflow, Bottom load fuel, Wingman, Reabe Hopper Gage, Smoker, A/C and Heat, Fresh annual 0 hrs., no fertilizer, nice radios, new tires, pulse lights, A&R helmet hookups, ADSB out, glass panel. $1,100,000 Firm on price. Call Rod at 701-321-0767. AAU6865 2024 Air Tractor AT-502XP. Available spring of 2024 - AT-502XP. Call for details 772-461-8924. AAU1185

2015 AT-502B, N3081V, TT 2,800, Hobbs 2,725, Optional Equipment: Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Wingman, Bantam w/Flowcontrol, Smoker, Electric Brake Gr. Adj., & Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Fresh HSI & Annual. Call for Price 870-2956213. AAU1046

2015 AT-502B, TTAE 3,940 hrs, P&W-34AG - Includes Reabe hopper gauge, smoker, factory air-conditioning, and ram air induction. OPTIONS: Lane electric pump brake & fan, Satloc G4 w/ Intelliflow, Shadin fuel flow monitor, Vortex Generators, cockpit Heater, LED nose mounted pulse/taxi lights, Storm Cutters. AVIONICS - Garmin GMA 345 audio panel (Bluetooth), Garmin GTR 225 comm radio, Garmin GTX 335 transponder (ADS-B out), ANR helmet/ headset power port. ENGINE: 363 hrs SHSI, 363 hrs SMOH FCU, 363 hrs SMOH prop governor. Aircraft current total time, 3940 hours both airframe and engine since new. Aircraft is in excellent condition throughout, with all maintenance records up to date and AD’s complied with. See spec sheet for details. $755K. Call 956-202-2094. AAU1177 Almost new 502XP, 437 hrs total time. Garmin comm and transponder with ADSB out. Turbine Conversions center point fuel. AgPilotX with flow control. Wingman, Storm cutters. Owner-flown and dealer-maintained. Call 979-5417864. AAU1929 1988 AT-502, N1006Y, Hobbs: 2550.6 Air Frame TT: 10,516 (Wings Due In 6862.6 Hours) Engine TT: 17,378.6 hours PT6A-27 (Fresh HOT Section Inspection) Engine Time Since Major Overhaul: 5346.9 Extras: Turn Windows, Split Panel, 3-piece windshield. $373,000 Call Dain Guetersloh at 806-535-8560. AAU1902

AT-602

2014 AT 602, 3536 TTAE, 401 hrs since IRAN on prop by Stallings, 405 hrs since O/H on FCU, Fuel pump and flow divider, KAWAK throttle quadrant, Wingman, Swathmaster spreader, CP-11’s, Storm cutters and shield, 401 Hrs on new gear per Air Tractor, Hatfield Fuel System. It comes with fresh annual and HOT. Available in January 2024. $875,000 Call 870-659-2153. AAU1752 1999 AT-602, TTAF 11K, PT6A65AG, 8886 TTSN, Covington upgrades, FCU 0-since overhaul, new PT blades, new engine mount, fresh spars, 216 fuel, S.P. fuel, Falcon GPS/ IF3 flow, wingman, 7 ½” gate, com radio, AM Safe harness, new gear legs, more. Call 877-715-8476. AAU1089

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Operator owned & flown- 1997 AT-602 PT6-60, Completely redone! New style cockpit, new style GPS Dash, new fuselage added 3960 hrs. ago, new belly skins, 1322.6 hours on new landing gear, an extensive hot section in 2022 - 550 hours ago, TTAE and Prop 11,656.9, 10” Vondran Hydraulic Gate, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen & L7 Light Bar, Flow Control, AFS Booms, Check Valves, Spreader & Pump. Ready to work. Currently working - hours will change. Wings and annual are being done now. Comes with fresh annual. It will be ready to work! $650K OBO Call Brandt Bottoms at 870-329-3388. AAU1246 Late model, low time, 2018 AT-602. 3600hrs Total Time. G4, center point fuel, AFS check valves, CP flat fans. Call 979-541-7864. AAU5964

AT-802 2016 AT-802A -65, N8011N, TTAE 4800 hrs. No damage history and no timber. Includes G4 flow control, CP11 Nozzles, Wingman. At 3532 HOBBS, new CT blades, vane, and overhaul ducks & seals, fuel pump and FCU at RT Turbines totaling $232K. Airframe annual at Frost Flying totaling $125K. Asking $900K FIRM. Call Al Patrick at 870-5106882. AAU6445

2012 AT-802A, TTAE 3960, P&W -65AG, In annual at AgAir(4M9).. undergoing hot section.Bantam with G4 screen-also good backup screen (Bantam), Automatic Reabe Gate(5in), Transland spreader, Flow Control, CP 11 nozzles (50). Call 8706310188 for more information. FCU and high pressure fuel pump undergoing overhaul as well. 344 since IRAN on prop. 344 since new A/C. Kawak throttle quadrant. Call 870-631-0188. AAU1506

2018 AT-802 -65, 3104 TT, 550 SHSI, 550 TSIRAN Prop, SATLOC G4, 7.5” Gate, G4 Controller, Wingman, Flow Control, Hopper Rinse, CP11 Nozzles, Transland 10 Vane Spreader. It will come with fresh annual and new landing gear installed. $1,300,000. Call Jeffrey Price at 870-761-4731. AAU4351

2019 AT-802A, TTAE 323.7 hrs. P&W PT6A-67AG, Hartzell Propeller TT 323.7. Last annual inspection: 2/24/23, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 11,700, Usable fuel: 374 gallons. Equipment: Vondran Firegate, Dual loader valves, Hopper rinse, A/C, Bleed air heat, MVP-50 engine monitor, Aspen Evolution EFD1000 flight display, PS Engineering PAC24 audio panel, Technisonic TDFM-136B transceiver, Garmin GTN635 GPS/Comm, Garmin GTR225 Comm, Gamin GTX345 transponder. Log books are available upon request. Call Darryl Riddell for the price 479-935-4891. AAU2940

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2020 AT-802A, N8043F, TT 2,000 Optional Equipment: 308 Gallon Fuel, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj, Smoker, G4 w/ Flowcontrol, 5” Air Repair Hydraulic Gate, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Fast Start, Storm Cutters, Wingman & Single Point Fuel, Fresh HSI and Annual. Call for Price 870-295-6213. AAU8011 2018 AT-802A, 3214 TT, -65AG, fresh annual, fresh HSI and blade stretch test, Landing Gear replaced at last annual, fresh paint on belly and tail, 308 fuel, Hatfield single point fuel, SATOC G4 with flow control, Wingman. $1,300,000. Call 806-828-5892. AAU2924

2024 Air Tractor AT-802A. Available spring of 2024 - AT-802A -67AG. Call for details 772-461-8924. AAU1795 2003 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, Airframe, and Engine 7500 TTSN, Upgrades by Covington, 640 since FCU overhaul, fresh wing spars, 308 fuel, G-4/ flow, 10” hyd gate, wingman, AM Safe harness, com, trans, ADSB out, KAWAK, new paint 2023. Call 877715-8476. AAU1913

2017 AT-802A, P/W PT6-65AG, Est. 4600 hours (now working / available Oct. 1st) Recent significant engine work (logs on request) Vondran Hydraulic gate, Wingman, Smoker, Factory air and heat, Lane brake, 302 fuel with Hatfield system, CP-11 nozzles. $1,000,000 with no annual or $1,050,000 with annual. Call 870-501-1136. AAU7709

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Aircraft - Piper

1974 Cessna 150, N3011V is a nice Cessna150M that flies straight and true, and even though the engine is over TBO, it still runs strong. This aircraft would be a good time builder. 5470 TT, CONTINENTAL O200A, SMOH 2100, Cessna MX300 Nav/ com, Narco AT-50 Transponder With encoder, Two place intercom, Annual Completed: 5/25/2022. Call 573-359-0500. AAU1843

1975 Cessna Ag Truck, TT 6613.3, SMOH 266.9, SPOH 0, Bonaire IO-550 conversion, Bantam Intelliflow, CPs, Super Booms, Winglets. $130,000 Call Garrett at 309-221-4215. AAU3368

Clean 1974 Cessna 188B with super boom, wind-driven pump, super boom (60ft swath), Leading Edge cuff, and new SATLOC Bantam GPS system. TSMOH 849, Airframe 9681. $106K. Call 785-614-3548. AAU6378

Cessna 185, N185HR, Model: A185F, TTAE: 475 original hours. Comes with fresh annual. Make offer. Located in Springfield, Colorado. Make offer! Call 806-828-5892. AAU1969 1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $102,000. Call 850-3806091. AAU1157

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1975 C-A188B Ag Truck, AFTT 4505.3 IO-550 Engine 120.1 TTSOH, Prop 120.1 TTSOH, AgPilot X GPS, Ag Pilot X Flow Control, Hydraulic Pump, CP11-TT Nozzles, CP Swivels, Cutters, KY 97A TSO VHF, Kenwood FM transceiver, Landing lights, Smoker New 2021, Dry Brake bottom load, Newer streamline booms, Fresh Annual. Asking $190,000. Call 403-2238245. AAU1864

1968 Cessna 300 HP Ag-Wagon, 7075 TTSN, 1174 SFREMan in 2009, IO 520, 1350 on New PROP, Lite Star GPS, STOL Kit, Airfoil Booms w/CP nozzles, Crop Hawk 4100, Dual bottom loads, Weath Aero Fan, Fresh Annual with purchase. May of 22, $10,000 annual with cables. Awesome flying airplane. $74,900. Call 605-6657525. AAU4696

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Very clean, well-equipped, and low-time 1980 Cessna T188C Ag Husky. Continental TSIO-520T, TTE 342.2, Turbocharged 300 continuous horses. McCauley Prop TT 342.2, 5-point seat belt, CHT/EGT, Fuel Scan 450, F&M Enterprise Oil Filter Adapter, VG’s, Ag Tip Winglets (not installed), Streamline booms, nozzles, compro smoker, Garmin GTR200B Comm radio, Satloc Bantam GPS/Flow Control, Alaska Bushwheel assembly, will throw in a Transland spreader. Times will vary as A/C is still in use. Great economical use and great trainer. $190,000 Call 308-784-3868. AAU8639

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1975 Piper Brave N410RM with the Johnston 400 engine conversion and wing leading edge cuffs. IO-720A1B with 828 hrs since overhaul. Wings and center section have 2042 hrs remaining. Lane brake and fan, stainless spray plumbing, Davidon nozzles. Manual RH boom shutoff. Dynanav digital pressure gauge. Satloc Bantam GPS with G4 screen. AV30C digital attitude gyro. EDM930 engine monitor. Garmin GTR 225 comm radio and PS Engineering bluetooth audio panel. $150K. Call 712-567-9000. AAU1869 Brand new 2022 Laviasa PA-25235 Puelche. Ready to ship or fly. SMOH 0.0 hrs. TT 0.0 hrs. Lycoming O-540-B2C5. 1A200/FA8452 prop. 180 gallons hopper and complete spray system. 53 gallons center fuel tank. Call +54 (362) 463-488. AAU1247 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN, 0 SMOH, Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. Call 956-399-5323. AAU7064 Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250

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1979 S2R-T34-015, C-GMQC. Fuselage Configuration Dual Cockpit / 400 Gallon hopper. Airframe Hours 4558. Engine Serial Number PT6-34AG PCE-56690. Engine TTSN 4506 hrs / 6067 cycles. Engine 4000 hr TSO 1736 hours- Covington. Engine Time Since HSI 0 hours. Propeller HCB3TN-3C TSO 0 hours. Max Take-off weight TCCA LSTC - 9120 lbs. Basic Empty Weight 4597 lbs. Comm 1 Garmin SL40. Comm 2 Garmin SL40. Audio Panel Garmin GMA340. Attitude Indicator RCA2600-3-Digital. Transponder / ADS-B L3 NGT-9000D SBAS. Navigation GPS Garmin Aera 796. Heading Indicator RCA15EKElectric. ME406 ELT 453-6603. Engine Instruments Analog - UMA Tri Gauge. Cascade Cowls complied with Kawak Engine Controls complied with Serv Aero Tailwheel Assy complied with ATS Vortex Generators complied with Tail Surfaces Fabric. Dual Batteries Gill Complied With Additional Options: Servo Tabs, Cleveland Wheels and Brakes, SB-AG-34 Wing Attach Beef Up, SB-AG-23 Steel Reinforcement Web Doubler Kit SS2R-FF-002, AG-29 Big Butterfly and Lower Splice Plate Kit, Fresh Hot Section Inspection, Freshly Overhauled Propeller. Call Paul at C-GMQC: +1 (506) 648-3535. AAU1755

1978 Ayres S2R 510 Thrush (was delivered from the factory with a turbine) TTAF: 8,868.3, TPE 331-5 Powerplant, TTE: 13,820, TSCAM: 893, TS Last Eddy Current: 302.6, iComm A220 Aviation Radio, AV-30 Glass Instrument w/ ADS-B Out (UAvionix Tailbeacon X), ADS-B in via Stratus, AgPilot X Spray GPS System, DynaNav Digital Boom Pressure Instrument, Agrinautics Pump w/ WeathAero Fan, Transland SS Booms w/ CP-40 Nozzles, 24 Volt Electrical Start System, 4 Blade Hartzell Propeller, Cleveland Wheels and Brakes, Recently Recovered Tail, LED Strobe (Left Wing is timed out, Right Wing has 1,334 Hours Remaining...priced “AS IS”, but Valley Air Service can provide a quote for addressing the Wing Spar AD upon request) $325K Contact Justin Kearns at 208-800-8356 or Graham Kearns at 208-697-2759. AAU5363

1979 S2R-T34-014, C-GMQB. Fuselage Configuration Dual Cockpit / 400 Gallon hopper. Airframe Hours 4389. Engine Serial Number PT6-34AG PCE-56683. Engine TTSN 4389 hrs / 6047 cycles. Engine 4000 hr TSO 1068 hours-Vector Aerospace. Engine Time Since HSI 643.3 hours. Propeller HCB3TN-3C TSO 532 hours. Max Take-off weight TCCA LSTC - 9120 lbs. Basic Empty Weight 4572 lbs. Comm 1 Garmin SL40. Comm 2 Garmin SL40. Audio Panel Garmin GMA340. Attitude Indicator RCA26003-Digital. Transponder / ADS-B L3 NGT-9000D SBAS. Navigation GPS Garmin Aera 796. Heading Indicator RCA15EK- Electric. ME406 ELT 453-6603. Engine Instruments Analog - UMA Tri Gauge. Cascade Cowls complied with Kawak Engine Controls complied with Serv Aero Tailwheel Assy complied with ATS Vortex Generators complied with Tail Surfaces Fabric. Dual Batteries Gill Complied With Additional Options: Servo Tabs, Cleveland Wheels and Brakes, SB-AG-34 Wing Attach Beef. Up, SB-AG-23 Steel Reinforcement Web Doubler Kit SS2R-FF-002, AG-29, Big Butterfly and Lower Splice Plate Kit. Call Paul at 506-654-6834. AAU9708

1996 Super 6 Thrush, 10,177 TTAF, 510 TSHSI & GBI (Ag Air), 0 since re-comp test cell, 510 SPOH, 3728 tt spars, VG’s, cool start, Shadin fuel flow, Hatfield single point fuel, A/C, Bantam (big screen) with flow, radio/ transponder, all stainless Phillips camlocs, AFS check valves, CP-11’s. Nice, clean, ready to work. $475,000 Call 509-336-1007. AAU1220

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1977 Turbine Thrush - Cascade conversion M601E-11 AFTT 6,038 TSMOH 1,400, SB& AD’s completed 08/2023 prop 0 since overhaul 2023, Fuel 192 gal, Hatfield fuel loading system. Air conditioning, GPS Satloc G4 with Intelliflow, Reabe hopper gauge, two sets of booms with atomizers, annual with or without sale. $615,000 Call Roland Jenson at 306-860-8172. AAU5854

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1979 S2R-T34-013Thrush, C-GMQA Fuselage Configuration Dual Control Cockpit / 400 Gallon hopper. Airframe Hours 4765. Engine Serial Number PT6-34AG PCE-56682. Engine TTSN 4765 hrs / 6980 cycles. Engine 4000 hr TSO 1345 hours- Vector Aerospace. Engine Time Since HSI 0 hours. Propeller HCB3TN-3C TSO 1338 hours. Max Take-off weight TCCA LSTC - 9120 lbs. Basic Empty Weight 4632 lbs. Comm 1 Garmin SL40. Comm 2 Garmin SL40. Audio Panel Garmin GMA340. Attitude Indicator RCA26003-Digital. Transponder / ADS-B L3 NGT-9000D SBAS. Navigation GPS Garmin Aera 796. Heading Indicator RCA1510-3 -Digital. ME406 ELT 453-6603. Engine Instruments Analog - UMA Tri Gauge. Cascade Cowls complied with Kawak Engine Controls complied with Serv Aero Tailwheel Assy complied with ATS Vortex Generators complied with Tail Surfaces Fabric. Dual Batteries Concorde Complied With Additional Options: Servo Tabs, Cleveland Wheels and Brakes, SB-AG-34 Wing Attach Beef. Up, SB-AG-23 Steel Reinforcement Web Doubler Kit SS2R-FF-002, AG-29. Big Butterfly and Lower Splice Plate Kit, Fresh Hot Section Inspection. Call Paul at 506-654-6834. AAU7290

2022 Thrush 710DC, PT6-65 engine, 838.4 hrs TTSN, dual cockpit, Reabe hopper gauge, Hatfield Center point refueling, Satloc G4 with Intelliflow flow control, Garmin GTR225 VHF Radio, Garmin audio panel GMA350C with intercom and Bluetooth, Garmin G5, ACK E-04 ELT, Landing Light, Price $1,800,000 USD. Call 403-3361793. AAU8630

1996 Ayres S2R-G1 Thrush For Sale: 11/2023 Annual inspection. 5640.6 Hour Total Time. $240,000 OBO. This aircraft is available for sale. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Feel free to contact Joe LaRue at PRAIRIE AIR INC. for more details or to schedule a viewing. 218-6856594. AAU3581

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1998 Ayres S2R-T34 - Well Maintained Thrush, Heat/AC, Strobes, Fast Start, Load Hawg, LoadMaster Prop, Single Point Fuel, Reabe Gauge, AV-30, ADSB Out, VG’s, Lane Fan, CP11’s Transland Spreader, Shadin Fuel Flow, Serve Aero TW, Satloc Bantam w/ Flow Control. 3-inch Load. $515,000 OBO. Call 815-384-5151. AAU1922

1975 Thrush with Garret -10. 500 gallon hopper. Engine total time since new 5038.7, airframe 9910.9. TSCAM 593.9; TSGBI 593.9;TSHSI 593.9; PTSN 593.9 160hrs. since New lower spar caps and upper spar car extensions. Winglets, Vortex generators, AgNav GPS. CP 11 nozzles. Annual due July 2024. Located in central Nebraska Contact Rex @ 308-214-1516. AAU2098

1997 Thrush S2R-G10, 7,138 TTAF, 9737 TTE, CK-41, 931 OH Prop w/ new blades, 7,042 TSCAM, 1,198 TSGBI, 226 HOT by TAE, wing tips, VG’s, Kawak hydraulic, A/C, pump, spray valve. CP-11’s, com radio, Auto Cal, four battery conversion, fast start, hopper gauge, Hatfield single point fuel, Satloc G4, new windows. Clean Aircraft. Call +920 (849) 219-9. AAU2636

1997 510gr -10 thrush, 155 since hot arkansas turbine, also turbo maxx cross over duct insalled at that time....623 Hours since spar caps replaced... Equipment. Heavy gear, bottom load fuel, agpilot x gps, load haug, kawak throttle quadrant, kawak 4 battery system, air repair fast start system, reabe gauge, winglets, vortex generators, all stainless steel camlocks aircraft ceramic coated 2yrs ago aircraft in very good condition. $599K. Call 701-360-5966. AAU9013

1973 Thrush S2R, TTAF 10,100 hrs., Walter M601-E11 0.00 SIRAN, Avia V508EAG Prop 0.00 SIRAN, March 2022 annual. 2700 hours remaining on Wing Spars. 1000 Since Eddy Current. Metal Tail, Harbor AC, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, Single Point Fuel, CP flat fan nozzles, AFS Check Valves, Transland Pump with electric brake, Shadin Fuel Flow, New Tires, and New Front Windshield. $160K Call John Lott at Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813. AAU5563 PT6A-140AG 867SHP STC Kit for THRUSH 510P & 510G Aircraft Complete Firewall forward bolt-on STC kits for the 510G and 510P. Thrush model aircraft. Contact Cascade Aircraft to secure the 867SHP-certified upgrade STC kit for your THRUSH 510 aircraft. Call 509-635-121. AAU1610 Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

1996 Ayres Corporation S2R-G6, S/N G6-144 N2239V, TT: 6314.6, TTE: 11,990, HSI: 2153, Prop TT: 2332, Factory Spars installed at TT: 5,202, Options include: SATLOC G4/IntelliFlow, Smoker, AC and heater, VG.s, Winglets, Right boom shut-off, King 96 Comm, Hatfield SPF, Cool Start, SS Booms, CP-11 nozzles, AFS check valves, Agrinautics pump w/ electric brake, Shadin fuel flow, Landing light, Hopper rinse tank, Nav lights with strobes and four new batteries. Aircraft will need an annual inspection. North Star Aviation is the First Lift Aviation Dealer. $432K. Call 620-356-4528. AAU1234

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1998 Thrush S2R/400G -1 Super Airframe: Diet Thrush Approx. 5820 hours TT (840 Time since factory Wing Spar cap kit installed over) Engine: Garrett -1 (Super conversion) with Roughly 1220 hours Since Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines) fresh fuel nozzles, Recent FCU Overhaul, Recent Starter Gen Overhaul Propeller: Hartzell 3 blade 840 SMOH Equipment: AG pilot X GPS with Flow control 400 Gallon Hopper Reabe Digital hopper gauge Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons) Single Point bottom load Fuel Shadin Fuel Flow Meter uAvionix AV-20 EFIS attitude indicator Garmin Comm with Stratus ADSB Electric Fan Brake AFS Booms/ Check valves/CP nozzles & SS ball valve Smoker Hopper Rinse system Vortex Generators (ATS) Dual Landing lights NAV / Strobe lights Windshield wiper/ washer Air conditioning 48V Starting system Tinted windows installed NEW Mesh seat NEW tailwheel spring And MORE!!! Owner open to trade offers on AG and General aviation Aircraft Aircraft can be sold with a fresh Annual! Please Call ASI Jet Sales for more information! *Specifications subject to verification upon inspection by purchaser. $425K. Call 320-587-7615. AAU1739

1989 S2R-T34 Single Cockpit, N3097K, Serial number T34-115, 17,000 TTAF/engine, OH Prop 5/22, 12-9-2016 Century Wing Spars installed, 9/10/18 Micro Vortex, Generators, 2020 Paint, Load Hawg, Engine work done by R.T Turbines at 14,799.3 hours, 2020 R.T. Turbines new V-ring, blades. $350K. Call 229-220-6343. AAU1718

2019 510P-34 Thrush, Currently working, TTAE 1750, Loadmaster 4-blade Prop, SATLOC G4, Air Repair Hydraulic Gate, Standard Booms, Load Hawg, Smoker & Rinse Tank. Well-maintained great flying airplane. Available Oct/Nov or possibly earlier w/fresh HSI & annual. $1,100,000 Call Carlo or Felicia at 870-3554006. Will consider any offer. Expecting 200 more hours. AAU6923

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2018 510G-H80 Thrush, Currently working, TTAE 2400, SATLOC G4, Air Repair Hydraulic Gate, SS Booms & Hangers, Load Hawg, Smoker & Rinse Tank. Well-maintained great flying airplane. Available Oct/Nov or possibly earlier w/fresh annual. $700K Call Carlo or Felicia at 870-355-4006. Will consider any offer. Expecting 200 more hours. AAU1823

1991 S2R-T34 Thrush, N672EH, 11,349 TTAF, PT6A -42 engine, TSO 3583.6, Load Master 4-blade propeller, Power Pressure Cowling with Quick Change Power Filter System, GPS SATLOC M3, Flow Control, Intelliflow, Spray Pump, Booms, Winglets, New Paint. Call Turbines Inc at 812-8772587. AAU3784 Get Serious About Selling Phone / Fax: 478-987-2250.

1938 Boeing A75N1(PT17), N54284, TTAF 6080.7, R985-AN-14B, TTE 520.4, Annual 6/2021, Garmin SL-40COM, Garmin GTX 327 TXP, PS Engineering PM-1200, Installed Oilmatic Pre-oiler, Installed Airwolf remote oil filter, Smoker, Speed ring, total fuel 56 gallons, Redline brakes, Garmin GDL 82 ADSB-OUT. Call 573-359-0500. AAU1508

1961 Snow S-2C, N9469R (Forerunner of Air Tractor) Serial No.: 1106C, TTAF: 2,374.2 Hours, P&W R985, Time SMOH: unknown, Propeller: Hamilton Standard variable pitch. Notes: Previous owner (crop-duster pilot) deceased Sept. 2022. Airplane was always hangared. Unused since 2018, parked in rural hangar in the West Texas semi-arid climate (dusty but not rusty). $35K OBO. Call 806-8285892. AAU1842

1962 Snow S-2C, N1607S (Forerunner of Air Tractor) Serial No.: 1148C, TTAF: 2,358.1 Hours, P&W R1340, Time SMOH: unknown, Propeller: Hamilton Standard variable pitch. Notes: Previous owner (crop-duster pilot) deceased Sept. 2022. Airplane was always hangared. Unused since 2018, parked in rural hangar in the West Texas semi-arid climate (dusty but not rusty). $40K OBO. Call 806-828-5892. AAU1948

1956 Call-Air A-4 N6046C Serial No: 159, TTAF: 1,015.2 Hours, Lycoming O-320, 150 HP, Time SMOH: unknown, Propeller: McCauley fixed pitch. Notes: Previous owner (crop-duster pilot) deceased Sept. 2022. Airplane was always hangared. Unused since 2018, parked in rural hangar in the West Texas semi-arid climate (dusty but not rusty). $12,500 OBO. Call 806-828-5892. AAU2122

Brand new 2022 Laviasa PA-25235 Puelche. Ready to ship or fly. SMOH 0.0 hrs. TT 0.0 hrs. Lycoming O-540-B2C5. 1A200/FA8452 prop. 180 gallons hopper and complete spray system. 53 gallons center fuel tank. Call +54 (362) 463-488. AAU1247 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 850-380-6091. AAU9008

2007 RV8, 311 Hr Since New, Lycoming IO-360 Engine, 1882 Hrs SMOH, Hartzell Prop, ICOM 210 Radio, Beacon. $122,500. Call 229-725-4150. AAU1283

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REDUCED 1969 Bell G4A,11550 ACTT, 468 Since 1200 insp., VO-540 B1B3 508 SOH, with Hi-domes, Brackett filt, No-Bar, Tex. sprag, Fix.Elev, Duals, Jasco Alt. Air Wolf Oil filter, APU, Hooker Har. Bruce custom covers, LED NAV/ BCN, “0” Since 300 hr Grip insp. new R/L side door windows with sliders, Specs upon request, too many new parts to list. $168,000 OBR includes Isolair B3600 sys. with Hyd. 2” pump, and Agnav Silver with Auto Cal and Int 4900 mix truck with recent: pumps, fuel tanks & filt, trailer available. $178K. Call 910-876-2519. AAU1112

Engine - Piston 2 x PZL Radial Engines ASZ 621 R. Engine 1. Mid Life engine with log book and all accessories. Excellent running engine, Engine 2. Low time engine with all accessories, no log book ( lost in transit). Call +61 (418) 743-343. AAU2123 Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Engines in stock. All with new pistons installed. Overhauled by Aero Recip, Covington, Tulsa and Younkin. Call 661-257-7708. AAU1100 Stop overpaying for your helmet!

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R-985 & R-1340 Complete OHC Cylinder Assemblies OHC in stock, all with new pistons installed and all gaskets and seals to install. We also stock new and overhauled magnetos, OHC carbs, starters fuel pumps, etc. Top overhaul tool kits $250 each. Call 661-257-7708. AAU2131 R1340 Engine Overhaul - New pistons, new bearings, mags, ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/ exchange. For more information, call Chester Roberts Supply Company. Call 903-429-6805. AAU7820 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New pistons, Bosch mags, ignition harness, carb with warranty outright/ exchange. For more information, call Chester Roberts Supply Company. Call 903-429-6805. AAU7783

Engine - Turbine For Sale - Turbine Engine, Model: PT6-27, Serial Number: PCE-41211, TSOH: 16,800, Running good when removed. Complete, Prop Gov, Overspeed Gov, Starter Gen, FCU, Fuel Nozzles. $70,000 Call Donnie Ripley at L&W Flying Service 830275-1127. AAU1482 PT6A-34 PCE-57524 For Sale, TSN 8341.4, FSN 15632, SCN 3912, EOS Overhaul. Call for pricing 817354-2002. AAU1266 PT6A-27 PCE-50280 For Sale, TSN:18727.7, CSN:1412, TSO:3260, SCO:4245 Call for pricing 817-354-2002. AAU9390 PT6A-27 PCE-52017 For Sale, TSN:15350.48, CSN:21502, TSO:3575.68, SCO:8514 For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email preeves@jsamiami.com. AAU1918 PT6A-34AG Exchange Engine, Part Number 302088, Serial Number PEC-RB0343. Available for immediate delivery. PT6A rotating component service life record is in the pictures. Contact our experienced sales team today at sales@taeaerospace.com or visit our website, taeaerospace.com, to find out more about our extensive PT6A services. Call 480-500-6677. AAU1804

Equipment - Booms SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus. Call 701-642-5777. AAU1045 Get Serious About Selling Phone / Fax: 478-987-2250.

Equipment Miscellaneous Dispersal Miscellaneous Items For Sale - 50 brass T-Jet nozzles complete with swirl plates $250. Transland gate box for hopper SS good condition, 25 inch $500. Cal Max Helmet large, very good, complete w/face plates. Wired for headset. $500. One alternator, new, 100 amp, adapter for P&W engines, electrical parts for night spraying $600. Call Al at 208-5693407. AAU1757 (2)Transland SS 22274 38” to 25” gate box adapters & 21966 Gate Boxes. $2500 Each or $4000 for both plus shipping. Call 620-5256712. AAU8543 Various Ag Cat Spares available. Please contact us for the price at spares@orsmondaviation.co.za +27 58 303 5261 or visit our website at https://orsmondaviation.co.za/. AAU1101 Fire Gate Hatfield Hydraulic Drop Door, USFS / BLM approved, Fits Thrush, Dromader, can be adapted to Air Tractor 502 or 802, excellent condition, with streamlined fairings, all controls included. $5,000 Any reasonable offer accepted! Needs to go! S.E.A.T. program is expanding. Pilot/contractor training available. Call 530-345-9919. AAU8358 For sale: Trotter Controls computerized fire gates (4) FRDS GEN I and (1) FRDS GEN II, (2) GEN I available immediately, and 2 GEN I and 1 GEN II available spring of 2023. All systems are complete (less the wire harness), asking $250K for all (5) or $65K each. Systems were removed operational to upgrade to the GEN III system. Call 506-261-502. AAU6713 AT-802 Hatfield Fire Gate - New Production ready to ship! Original Hydraulic Clam Shell Design, STC, BLM & IATB Approved. Proven reliable design, currently fighting fires in North & South America. Built tough, lighter weight, and affordable pricing available options. Other aircraft models available - STC on All models of AT, Thrush, and M18 Dromader with short lead time. Call 616-837-9428. AAU9265 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. Call 541-385-5051. AAU3961 For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com. AAU8386

Equipment - Nozzles New Zanoni Equipment Atomizers in stock and ready to ship at Turbine Conversions, Ltd in Michigan. High quality, stainless steel, tested, proven, and US operators are loving these atomizers. Call 616-8379428. AAU1668

Equipment - Pumps New and overhauled Air Tractor and Thrush boost pumps in stock. Delco A4949 motor with 400 GPH AN4101 fuel pump attached. Outright and exchange. We supply these direct to both factories. Call 661-257-7708. AAU4838 New without warranty spray equipment for all Air Tractor models, including pumps, booms, and nozzles. Call for pricing and availability. 817456-5450. AAU4940

Equipment Spreaders New stainless steel spreader for sale, has never been used. Purchased it for our plane but does not fit. I believe it fits a Thrush. $5000 Price does not include shipping. Call Bart at 561261-9740. AAU2361 Transland Spreader, 25” Slimline in fair condition. $750. Call 478-494-3757. AAU5781 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $13,000. Call 281-342545. AAU9918 38-inch Transland Spreader for a Vondran gate for AT, Only used once. Part #23537 Serial #TR320341. $12,000. Call 701-321-0767. AAU5216 Three Thrush Spreaders, good condition. $8000 for all, or make an offer for one. Call 701-321-0767. AAU1386 Transland Swath Master - FTO never used. Fits 10” Hydraulic gate. $16,000. 806-778-1418. AAU4839

Equipment -Support Ground Support Engine Driven Transfer Pump, Zanoni Equipment’s all stainless steel construction paired with a Honda 13 HP motor. Call 616-837-9428. AAU7192 3” load, mix tank, fully contained and lockable, air compressor and storage complete and ready to go. Call 877-715-8476. AAU5058 Like new portable load pad suitable for an 802. Very little use. $24,000. Call 877-715-8476. AAU3639

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281-342-5451 GPS- Satloc Wanted: SATLOC Bantams, G4 Units & Flow Controllers. Call Mike at Orsmond Aerial Spray (Pty) Ltd +27 58 303 5261 or email mikep@ orsmondaviation.co.za. AAU1338

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. AAU1347

Help Wanted Air Tractor is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of test pilot. Candidates must have a minimum of 2000hr total time with 1000hrs of ag and 1000hrs time in Air Tractor turbine-powered airplanes. A commercial pilot certificate with high performance and tail wheel endorsements is required. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen. Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Desirable skills include Air Tractor approved flight instructor, CFI, experience interfacing with FAA, A&P license, and chemical applicator license. Must be able to work with people well. This is a hands-on pilot job that includes performing various hands-on activities with tools in hand. Duties: Moving airplanes on the ground, initial setup, and rigging of the airplane, making the first flight on planes, and completing the production test flight according to published procedures. correcting discrepancies, coordinating with production planning, sales, production leads, and quality to help synchronize flight test schedules. For more information, email: valperez@airtractor.com. AAU2042 Well-established company in California looking to hire a longterm experienced AT-502B Pilot. Insecticide, Fungicide, Seed & Fertilizer. Crops include Orchards, Rice, Vegetables & Row Crops. E-mail resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject ID#AAU2254. AAU2254 South Central Business is looking for an AT-802 pilot. Must be reliable and have a good work ethic. All inquiries must include a resume or list of total times. Email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#AAU2370. AAU2370 BestClassified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Phone / Fax: 478-987-2250.

Ag Pilot Wanted - Looking to hire a long-term Ag Pilot for a well-established business with 45 years located in central North America. Must have experience and turbine time. This is a great opportunity if you are serious about the Ag Aviation business. Diverse cropbased, primarily fungicide, insecticide, and dry work. Pay and benefits are negotiable based on experience. Work is from mid-April to mid-September. Please email your resume or a list of total times to blindads@agairupdate.com. Subject: ID#1239. AAU5710 Full-time Pilot position North Dakota Looking for an experienced pilot to fly AT502/602. The season runs from mid-May through September. The main application is fungicide/insecticide; herbicide experience is preferred. The position may include some travel during the season. Call or email for details. 701-339-8799 gravesen.chad@gmail.com. AAU7977 Looking for a level 1 seat pilot for 2024 and beyond for an exclusive use contract. Contact Patrick Mertens at 970-571-0871. AAU1834 Aerial Crop Services LLC is currently looking to add an experienced AT802 pilot to our team. This position will be for a 2020 AT802 with Satloc G4 system. We are located in SE Missouri and have a busy season spanning around 8 months. We currently are a team of 3 aircraft, 2 AT802’s and an AT502, that is continually growing our operating area and customer base. We are looking for a pilot who simply will treat the business like it is their own. We are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and will be a great team member. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at scott.m@ aerialcropservices.com or 573-6830893 if you are interested. AAU1094

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FAA maintenance facility is seeking a skilled mechanic to join the maintenance team at an industry-leading aviation center. Qualified candidates must have Airframe & Powerplant Certificate with at least five years of experience working in Ag Aviation. Must be able to stand, stoop, squat, or kneel for eight or more hours on concrete, lift up to 65 lbs., follow inspection checklists, and fix discrepancies. Selfmotivated individuals should be able to see the end goal at the early stages for the maintenance process and be a team player. Competitive pay, 100% employer-paid health insurance with vision and dental options, 401k, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Interested parties should return a completed application with a current resume. Contact Joe Risner – Director of Maintenance for more information. 800-325-0885 | joe@ midcont.com. AAU3556

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CLASSIFIEDS Pilot Needed in North Dakota - A 2018 AT-502XP pilot is needed to cover up to 122,000 acres. Experience is needed. Travel required. Call for details 701-3210767. AAU8279 Jones Aviation is looking for a full time, experienced helicopter A & P mechanic. We are located in northern California. Maintenance will be performed on site. Experience with UH-1H would be preferred. We would be willing to help with relocation costs. Needs to be a team player but not afraid to lead. Overtime might be required during seasonal times of year. Contact Chris (530)321-1253. AAU1242 FAA Part 137 Operator, looking for new A&P’s and experienced A&P’s. Air Tractors & Bell Helicopters. “Aircraft Type” experience not as important as: Conscentious, organized, willing to learn, get things done, team players. Will perform/ participate in Sheduled/Unscheduled Maintenance & Inspections. Maintain support equipment/shop. Full time/ Year Round. $23-$32 hr DOE. Some Benefits & Vacation. US Citizen or Valid Work Visa. Send Resume: DOM@trirotorllc.com. AAU9781 Looking for experienced pilots to fly our well-maintained AT-502’s. This is a full-time turbine position in the Upper Midwest, spanning from May to mid-September. We spray a large variety of crops with fungicide and insecticide with some herbicide, along with cover crop spreading. Must have herbicide experience. We offer competitive pay adjusted by experience. Be willing to travel the Midwest in-season. All inquiries must include a resume or list of total times. Email blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#327. AAU5527 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 one-on-one with the students. Classroom and simulator instruction. Days are 9-5 with no weekends. Lodging fees are covered for instructors who travel to our location to teach. Flight instructor certificate is 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. Please include a resume when inquiring blindads@agairupdate.com. Ad ID#153. AAU9849

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Large Midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. The starting salary is 70-80K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Include resume and references when inquiring. Ad ID#154 *Business location is not in GA. Call 478-9872250. AAU2104 Large Midwest operation looking for AT-502, AT-802, and -42 510 Thrush pilots for the 2023 season. Pilots must have 500 hours of Turbine Ag time. Slobs and princesses need not apply, only hardworking pilots with a good work ethic. No time to babysit! Include your resume or total time when inquiring. Ad ID#152 *Operation not located in GA. Call 478-987-2250. AAU3781 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience. Call 870295-6213. AAU1265 Full-time mechanic needed, A&P or IA preferred, though we will consider previous experience and facilitating training in the future. 60% new aircraft with annuals and routine maintenance filling in the rest of the workload. Steady work all year, full insurance and retirement benefits, clean and modern facilities. Competitive pay depending on experience. Please email resumes logan@laneav.com. AAU1611 North Dakota aviation operation looking for an Experienced pilot/manager to comanage FBO, Airport, and Aerial spraying operation. 802 and Turbine Thrush. Season runs mid-June through September. Potential opportunity to partner/purchase operation in the near future. Start putting your time and efforts into your building your own operation!! FBO and Airport management provide steady income streams to help make it through the slow seasons. Email resume and references luke@ltenterprisesnd.com. AAU5402 LIFT AVIATION – Marketing Assistant Job - Lift Aviation is looking for a motivated person to assist with brand marketing and sales initiatives in conjunction with trade shows, brand building, and sales generation. Job Type: Full-time, Onsite Only, Hourly Pay, Travel possible. Email resume and references to Todd Lentz at todd@liftaviationusa.com For further information go to classifieds.agairupdate. com. AAU1810 B&S Air Inc. is looking for an experienced Helicopter Spray Pilot for the 2023 season. 1000 Hours of Turbine Spray time on forestry work is required. Work will be guaranteed from April-November of 2023, with the possibility of a long-term seat. Please contact Chase Gibson directly at 228-860-2375 to discuss the seat. https://www.bandsairinc.com/ AAU1681

Experienced Engine & Component Technicians Needed - TAE Aerospace is a global aerospace company, servicing commercial and defense customers worldwide. We create value for customers through innovative thinking, premium quality products, and services in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, turbine engine, and component MRO. Located across the globe, our maintenance facilities in Australia and in America are the leading provider of quality general aviation, aerial agricultural, turboprop engine, and component maintenance. Right now, we are looking for experienced Engine and Component Technicians to join our teams in Adelaide, South Australia, and Scottsdale, Arizona. If you have proven TPE331, PT6A or GE H80 experience or have worked in a similar role, and looking for your next challenge – we want you! Find out more about joining our team. email: Hr-support@taeaerospace.com phone: +61(0)881500200 or visit: www. taeaerospace.com. AAU2018 Mix Truck Driver/Helicopter Loader PLEASE CONTACT CHASE GIBSON DIRECTLY at 228-860-2375 or email resume to chase@bsairinc. com. QUALIFICATIONS: Class A or B CDL required with tanker and hazmat endorsements. Experience in related field is helpful; clean driving record, must pass regular drug and alcohol screenings; must be willing to travel and work outside in the elements, and some heavy lifting may be required. Immediate permanent relocation is not necessary. JOB DESCRIPTION: Our company provides silvicultural services for many types of customers throughout the US South and Midwest. This job offers workers a chance to travel and interact with many different types of leaders in the forestry industry. This is a great opportunity to advance with our company or to meet other persons in the industry that may help to further your career. This job will require you to be on the road from March-end of October with off time November-February. Our helicopter crews often work long hours and 7 day work weeks. Duties include: Driving mix truck from one spray location to the next with the help of the crew leader for navigation and filling the helicopter with chemicals. Necessary training will be provided to complete these tasks. Stays at hotel required while working out of town or at company owned apartment when working near our office. Ideal candidate will be willing to work hard with a positive attitude, work long hours and work as a team to help make the crew productive. AAU1731 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Phone / Fax: 478-987-2250.

=Tabula - Due to continued growth in the United States, Tabula is hiring a new Regional Aviation Business Development Team Members for the Canadian Market and the Southern Central United States region to focus on our AirVision System. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@tabula.live For further information go to classifieds. agairupdate.com. AAU2116 Tabula - Due to continued growth in the United States, Tabula is hiring a new Regional Aviation Business Development Team Members for the Southern Central United States region to focus on our AirVision System. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@tabula.live For further information go to classifieds. agairupdate.com. AAU3693 R44- Looking for an experienced R44 Ag pilot for the Midwest this season that can move into turbine rotor in the future. Also seeking experienced fixed-wing turbine pilots. SATLOC GPS would be helpful. Please provide your resume and references via email. Pay is determined by the applicant’s experience. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#42. AAU1983 Looking for a few good pilots to fly 400-turbine Air Tractors. Willing to help with the turbine transition for the corn run. Perfect opportunity for a piston pilot. Call or text Craig at 815-4994704. AAU6633 Well established company in Ohio looking for a long-term experienced AT402 pilot - 2023 and beyond. Housing is available. Fungicide, insecticide, fertilizer, seeding work on corn, beans, wheat, and some vegetables. Send resume to chadniese@embarqmail.com Call Chad at 419-235-4182. AAU2007

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Items For Sale - 50 brass T-Jet nozzles complete with swirl plates $250. Gate box for hopper SS good condition, 24 inch $500. Cal Max Helmet large, very good, complete w/ face plates $500. One alternator, new, 100 amp, adapter for P&W engines, electrical parts for night spraying $600. Call Al at 208-569-3407 AV-KOR1 Helmets Available Now! The AV-KOR1 helmet is made out of a fiberglass composite, utilizing Koroyd and an anti-microbial comfort liner making it the lightest aviation helmet on the market. Features Fire Retardant trim and a FIDLOCK buckle system. Works with any aftermarket in-helmet communications devices. North Star Aviation is the First Lift Aviation Dealer. Call North Star Aviation today at 620-356-4528.

CLASSIFIEDS 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 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 478-987-2250 Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 Get Serious About Selling Phone / Fax: 478-987-2250.

Operations For Sale or Wanted Property For Sale - 21-acre airstrip for sale. Is/was an aerial operation. Shifting focus to another location. Currently selling just as a real estate property but can include all customer lists and equipment currently on site. 4 bedroom house with 3 bathrooms. Large pool with bathhouse. 2500’ paved runway with 1700’ parallel turf. 80’x80’ hangar with powerlift doors. It will fit two 802’s. The airconditioned office can be converted into a bunkhouse for guests if desired. Chemical warehouse and 3-stall covered garage. Email aaron@advantageagair.us with questions. AAU6503 Turnkey business for sale in southcentral Washington. This has been a well-established, one-airplane aerial application business for many decades at the same location. The area has a diversified agriculture and a great potential for expansion. Please contact me by email at agpilot54@gmail.com. AAU1064 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Phone / Fax: 478-987-2250.

For Sale – Complete Ag Operation in North Central Wyoming. 2- Air Tractors, 402B’s with P&W – 34 engines, Bantam Satloc equipped, low time. 2-Bell Helicopters, L-3 & B-3, spray systems for both, TracMap guidance systems, with flow control, Garmin 750 radio in, also 9600 channel FMs. In business for 60 years, one location, spray season April through October. The owner’s age is becoming an issue. Ph: 307-674-4064 or 307-7524421. AAU5652 Ag business for sale in Texas. Located on the city airport, 3900 ft paved runway, two big drive-thru hangars, 502B Air Tractor, forklift, and loading equipment. Crops are dry land and irrigated and also brush and pear. There is very little traffic at the airport. We can stay and help if needed. The business was started in the early 70’s, and we have owned it for over 35 years. Business is well established. Will not owner finance. Only serious inquiries. Must include contact information and ad ID#486. Call 478-987-2250. AAU1733 Looking for a warm place in the winters to keep busy. We have what you need! Turnkey Aerial Spray Business for sale due to health reasons. Central United States. Established business with airplanes and helicopters on a private strip. Multiple locations, buildings, hangars, and house. Ad ID#150. Call 478-987-2250. AAU2414

Second Generation owner/operators. Our family has been in the aerial application business for 29 years. My brother and I grew up in the industry. We watched our father build his business from nothing and have a deep understanding of the highs and the lows of building and maintaining a successful ag business. We are currently running 5 aircraft (both fixed-wing and helicopter) in 3 locations in the Midwest. We are looking to acquire small to medium-sized businesses ready to sell. If you are not ready to sell but are considering it and have no exit strategy, we are also open to leasing your operation/aircraft. Email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#AAU1937. AAU1937

Parts - Airframe PZL M18A Fuselage with Delta Turbine conversion. 7500 TT, No Damage history. No engine or prop. Includes all engine cowls, hoses, wiring loom and panel. ( no instruments ) Large Hopper. Good condition, with log book. Call +61 (418) 743-343. AAU1479 We are a glider club in Georgia needing the parts for a brake rebuild on a Pawnee glider tug. $500. Call 404551-6278. AAU1033

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CLASSIFIEDS Reinforced Thrush Leading Edges - Send your leading edges to us, and we will reinforce them with durable custom extruded aluminum reinforcements. Available directly from Turbine Conversions, Ltd. Call 616-837-9428. AAU1935 Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement costs 25% of the original. Call 541-385-5051. AAU2639 Ag Cat Frameworks, All Models, 4130 weld assys, fixture perfect, ready to install. Struts, wires, hoppers, long fuel, high-wings, dispersal equipment, hardware, all upgrades, components, and spares. Call 870-886-2418. AAU1462 New Brushless Motor Airframe Fuel Pump - STC kits for PT6 Air Tractor and THRUSH aircraft. Long lasting, solid state, with fail safes. Call 509-635121. AAU1770 AT-502 sheet metal. Some new, some used, all airworthy. Mostly fwd. lower fuselage. $500 for all OBO. Will box and ship for materials and labor. Call 530-345-9919. AAU1664 Ayres Thrush ‘Hoerner’ wing tips. Left and right, no damage. $500 for the pair. Call Gary at 530-345-9919 garyhendricksonn3n@gmail.com. AAU1024

Parts - Engine PT6A-140AG 867SHP STC Kit for THRUSH 510P & 510G Aircraft Complete Firewall forward bolt-on STC kits for the 510G and 510P. Thrush model aircraft. Contact Cascade Aircraft to secure the 867SHP-certified upgrade STC kit for your THRUSH 510 aircraft. Call 509-635-121. AAU1610 Radial Parts: 2 Fiberglass AT Speed Rings, 1 THRUSH Speed Ring, 1 Radial engine mount with ring. Make offer. Call 509-635-121. AAU8638 Complete stock of all P&W R-985 & R-1340 engine parts. Also P&W tools, Top OH tool kits, Time Rite kits, engine mounts, Champion & Tempest spark plugs, parts books, OH and maintenance manuals, Mags, carbs, starters, fuel pumps boost pumps. Also, R-1830, R-200, R-2800 engines and parts. Call 661-257-7708. AAU2139 New and overhauled Air Tractor and Thrush boost pumps in stock. Delco A4949 motor with 400 GPH AN4101 fuel pump attached. Outright and exchange. We supply these direct to both factories. Call 661-257-7708. AAU4838 Pratt & Whitney Engine Cores, Engine Parts Inventories, Cylinders, Starters, Fuel Pumps and Boost Pumps. Call 661-257-7708. AAU3040

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PZL ASZ 621R Parts. New Cylinders. New Pistons. New intake & exhaust values. New Coil. Assorted Gaskets & Seals. New Piston Rings. Call +61 (418) 743-343. AAU1028 Thrush H-80 STC SA04485CH Top Hat Header Tank Modification. STC solves issues with FCU and extends the factory recommended replacement of the auxiliary fuel pump from 500 hours to 3,500 hours. Currently have 4 spots open for early 2024 delivery. Contact your favorite Thrush dealer or Ann@turbineconversions.com for more details. AAU4830

Parts - Other 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. AAU3974 Transland Grip Steps for AT aircraft. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information. AAU8539 Transland 4” Delrin Hopper Vents. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information. AAU5625 Transland Aluminum Boom Clamps Large & Small. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-687-1100. AAU5784 Transland Pump Mount. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-687-1100. AAU7023 LA-K-009 Leaf Spring Conversion Kit PA25 - CTS 1109.21 - Speed increase, large service life, and minimum maintenance. Kit includes spring, brackets, installation hardware, and certs. Made by Lavia SA, manufacturer of the PA-25 Puelche. Call +54 (362) 463-488. AAU8832 AV-KOR1 Helmets Available Now! The AV-KOR1 helmet is made out of a fiberglass composite, utilizing Koroyd and an anti-microbial comfort liner making it the lightest aviation helmet on the market. Features Fire Retardant trim and a FIDLOCK buckle system. Works with any aftermarket in-helmet communications devices. North Star Aviation is the First Lift Aviation Dealer. Call North Star Aviation today at 620356-4528. AAU9729 Tools for reaming attach bolts wing main (Center wing to outboard wing) Attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact ann@turbineconversions. com or 616-837-9428. AAU2050

Please see list attached of radial parts for sale. Please contact +27 58 303 5261 or email stock-control@ orsmondaviation.co.za/ elsa@ orsmondaviation.co.za. AAU1602

Seat Wanted Looking for corn run break-in-seat opportunity. I have 420 total hours and 270 tailwheel time. I have applicator licenses and 7 years of experience with chemicals and spraying with ground sprayers. Call 318-439-8914. AAU1589 Experienced Loader, CFI - Working on my second year loading now. Trained with Eagle Vistas over the winter on AG with John Becker. Some Ag-Cat and Pawnee time, 25 hours ag, 850 total, 150 tailwheel. I have my CFI, multi, and instrument. Looking for a seat in a plane, willing to load for the right company. Call 417-763-7675. AAU5933 Looking for long-term seat in the US. I have an interesting combination of Aviation Engineering, Flight Training and Flight Experience, both Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing. Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Resume and references are attached. For more information email cerionidiego@gmail.com. AAU1887 AK Bush Pilot Looking for AG Pilot Slot - 25 yrs AK bush. Central America Missionary pilot. 7500 TT, 1250 DHC3, 250 DHC3T. Train me so I can spray for you. See resume for details or email Will at whframingconsultant2@gmail.com. AAU1068 Mature and teachable Ag Pilot, seeking to learn from other professionals. Either as an Ag Pilot or a ground crewman. Extensive farm and aviation maintenance background. Four seasons loading and Ag pilot experience. Flight time is as follows, 1240 TT, 645 Ag, 40 Turbine. A&P mechanic. Please email AgAir41@ outlook.com Thank You. AAU6464 Helicopter pilot turbine/piston 7000+ flight hours looking for opportunity. Willing to work as a loader and hangar to earn a seat. Hardworking and committed to delivering high-quality results. Reliable and dedicated with an excellent safety record and work ethic. Available on short notice. Reach out via call, text or 901-586-7322 or email at Stbrown77@gmail.com. I appreciate your time. Looking forward to hearing from you. Steve. AAU1085

Experienced Tail Wheel. Most of my time has been in Turbine and Radial Ag Aircraft. Currently flying corporate and have a flexible schedule.Have a clean and safe record. Looking for ferry or contract flying opportunities. Located in Salt Lake City. Call Ty at 801-232-5777. AAU1839 Subcontract for Corn Run Experienced pilot with AT-5, 6, or 802 SATLOC/flow control, extensive SHP time. 701-541-0102. AAU7421 Seat Wanted: 19,751 Total Time, 18,022 Turbine Time, 1,252 Ag Time. Licensed in GA and IL. For a resume, call Hale Ellis 678-7794726. AAU2510

Propellers Hamilton Standard 12D40-Ag100. As removed. $13,500. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. at 850-380-6091. AAU1658 Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. AAU2031 QUALITY Propellers For Sale 33D50-6601A18 OHC...........$31,500 23D40-6601A18 OHO...........$29,500 22D40-6533A12 OHO...........$26,500 12D40-AG100-4S 375-SOH...$21,000 12D40-AG100-2 828-SOH.....$19,000 HC-B3TN-5M 106 OHC..........$27,000 frank.kelley@ag-cat.com. AAU1023 Hamilton Standard 23D40 Propeller with new blades 6511A-9 installed. Completely overhauled with 8130-3 form. Call 903-429-6805. AAU7237 Hamilton Standard 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533 blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call 903429-6805. AAU9749 Hamilton Standard Propeller 23D40 with 6511-12S Blades Overhauled Completely. Includes 8130-3 form. Call 903-429-6805. AAU1567 12D40-6101-12 Propeller, Overhauled with 8130 Form. Call 903-429-6805. AAU1438

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Training AG Pilot Minimum Standards at Eagle Vistas. From 0 time or pilots only needing Ag Pilot training. Planes in our Ag Program: Dual Ag Cat GR164A , Dual Cessna 305/ L19, & Pawnee PA-25/235 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin recovery. Commercial Pilot and Instrument rating available. SATLOC Bantam, TracMap, & AgNav GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operation Certificate part 137. See videos at www.eaglevistas.com. Call 772) 285-5506. AAU2908 Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. Call 605-256-9774. AAU6454

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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:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR. AAU8940 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Phone / Fax: 478-987-2250.

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