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2024 Ag Aviation Expo Sets Records
The 2024 Ag Aviation Expo, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, set new records for the ag aviation community. With record-breaking attendance, innovative exhibits, and engaging programming, this year’s event proved why it remains a must-attend gathering for all of those in ag aviation.
Sunday marked the installation of new 2025 NAAA Officers who will steer the Association in the new year. Mike Rivenbark (NC) was voted in as President, joined by Matt Hovdenes (ND) as Vice President, Tim Swanson (MI) as Secretary, and Sue Stewart (NM) as Treasurer.
The NAAREF fundraiser, “Bucking for PAASS,” was the highlight of Sunday’s events. Participants flocked to the mechanical bull, raising substantial funds for NAAREF while enjoying friendly competition.
Kevin Humphreys delivered an inspiring keynote at the Kickoff Breakfast, speaking of the often misunderstood subject of mental health. Anderson & Riddle presented an insurance mock
trial, another standout session, offering valuable insights into navigating complex industry challenges.
This year’s central location in Fort Worth and (maybe) an event scheduled earlier in the year contributed to an unprecedented 1,812 attendees and 165 exhibitors— and according to NAAA, the highest turnout since tracking began more than twenty years ago. The bustling convention hall was packed with ag aviation professionals exploring our industry's latest products and services. Booth traffic was so high that we ran out of magazines!
Beyond the exhibits and presentations, the Expo remains a cornerstone for reconnecting with friends and colleagues. Networking and exchanging insights reinforced why this event is more than just a conference—it’s an investment in your profession, and everyone should attend!
As the year winds down, state shows are underway, kicking off a busy travel season for AAU in January with Louisiana, followed by events in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and beyond. February promises a packed schedule as well, including a trip to Canada.
Thank you for making 2024 an unforgettable year. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you next year!
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Thrush’s New Era –Five Years and Counting!
Thrush Aircraft, LLC recently celebrated its fifth anniversary under new ownership. This anniversary marks the 55th year of aircraft manufacturing at the plant in Albany, GA, and another milestone in Thrush's long history.
In the past five years, the Thrush team has accomplished significant things that the industry recognizes and benefits from. On top of the company's complete restructuring and rebranding during the most challenging manufacturing environment in memory, Thrush has also designed, certified and successfully launched four new aircraft models in their new 510P2/P2+ program. These aircraft are certified and operating worldwide with extremely positive feedback from
their customers. As part of this new aircraft certification effort, Thrush developed a conversion program for the 510G (H80) owners to have an option to exchange their GE-H80 and install a PT6-34AG. This conversion program changes the model number to the new S2R-510 and has been successfully carried out on 4 continents and multiple countries worldwide by Thrush and its Service Center Network.
Thrush and its Dealers and Service Centers have worked diligently to increase the services and support provided to Thrush operators globally, increase spare parts availability, and decrease component lead times.
The Thrush team is excited about the transformed company culture and all the upcoming and future projects and improvements for their customers around the world!
NAAA Now Offering Healthcare Options to NAAA Members
Rising health insurance premiums have become a major concern for individuals and employers nationwide. The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is dedicated to finding opportunities that enhance the benefits available to our members.
Over the past few years, we’ve had requests for more affordable, quality health and life insurance options tailored to the needs of aerial application operators and ag pilots.
We’re thrilled to announce that NAAA has partnered with a large insurance broker to provide exclusive insurance options for our members. Whether you need health insurance for
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This program guarantees coverage without any health questions, eliminating exclusions for pre-existing conditions. The NAAA Benefits Center offers both financial and medical stability, providing peace of mind for those seeking reliable and affordable health insurance.
Concerned about pre-existing conditions? The NAAA Benefits Center features CoreChoice health plans with access to the Anthem Blue Card PPO network. These guaranteed issue plans require no health questions, giving you access to one of the
Thirty-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.
Based on a collective history of the agricultural aviation industry sourced from Agricultural Aviation magazine, AgAir Update, Low & Slow and other materials, Agriculture’s Air Force chronicles the agricultural aviation industry’s growth from its infancy in 1921 through the boom times after World War II, and on to today’s modern era of high-tech 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.)
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Now is the perfect time to review your health benefits! Take control of your healthcare expenses today under the membership tab at AgAviation.org and click on Health Insurance Benefits.
NAAA is happy to offer a wide range of resources and ongoing benefits like health and life insurance to its members. Other benefits include discounts for attending or exhibiting at the Ag Aviation Expo, and access to the NAAA Membership Directory—both in print and online—providing excellent networking opportunities for finding new business prospects, workers, and qualified ag aviation service, equipment and parts suppliers. As a member, you'll also receive NAAA publications, eNewsletters, and valuable web content at AgAviation.org. Additionally, NAAA and NAAREF host lifesaving education and safety programs at the convention, on its website, and through the PAASS program, which allow
you to earn continuing education units to maintain your commercial pesticide license.
Join NAAA or renew your membership today! The benefits far outweigh the cost of dues by providing effective advocacy that helps reduce regulations and taxes impacting your aerial application business. Plus, your trade association membership dues may be used as a tax-deductible business expense. Membership is easy! Call (202) 546-5722 or pay membership dues online at AgAviation.org.
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DSU Commercial Aviation Program Receives Generous Aircraft Donation from Jetran
Delta State University's Commercial Aviation program has received a major boost, thanks to a generous donation from Jetran, an aircraft manufacturing consultancy based in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.
During a recent fly-in event at Box Field in Sunflower County, Jetran gifted Delta State with a Grumman-Schweizer Ag Cat, a single-engine agricultural aircraft, facilitated by the efforts of aviation enthusiast and retired ag pilot Buddy Box.
This contribution was secured after extensive work by Delta State's team, including Dr. Lori Spencer, Chief Development Officer and Chief of Staff for the DSU Foundation, along with former chair of the Commercial Aviation Department Colonel Brad MacNealy and owner and operator of Shelby Air Ike Brunetti, who are dedicated to expanding the aerial application training program at Delta State.
"Brad, Ike, and I have been working to build up this program by connecting with industry leaders who could support it through scholarships, equipment donations, and expertise," Spencer said. "In the fall of 2023, we learned about Buddy Box and his interest in donating an aircraft. After multiple conversations with Buddy, we saw the immense value this Ag Cat would bring to our ag aviation students and took steps to make the transfer happen."
Dr. Suzette Matthews, Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the Delta State University Foundation, signed the bill of sale to finalize the transfer. "We are incredibly grateful to Jetran and Buddy Box for their remarkable generosity," said Matthews. "This aircraft will offer invaluable, hands-on learning opportunities for our students, equipping them with skills essential for the agricultural aviation sector."
The unique fly-in event also offered Delta State students the opportunity to engage with industry leaders from Raytheon, FedEx and Mammoth Freighters, alongside Box and Jetran representatives. Box, who piloted agricultural planes from 1964 to 1995, recounted the Ag Cat's history and the inspiration behind the donation.
"This plane served as a training aircraft for a few years," Box said. "After it sustained damage during an ice storm, we restored it, and I knew Delta State would benefit from it. I'm thrilled that these students will be able to use it to gain valuable hands-on experience."
Douglas Jaffe, CEO of Jetran, expressed his enthusiasm for Delta State's students. "I hope the students enjoy the airplane," he said. "At Jetran, we value practical experience and strive to offer solutions that enhance the capabilities of aviation professionals worldwide. We're excited to support Delta State's mission to train skilled pilots who are ready to serve the industry."
Since 1985, Jetran has served the transport category industry, providing custom solutions in areas from financing to maintenance. The donation underscores Delta State's role in the field, positioning the University as a leader in training for agricultural and commercial aviation.
Chair of the Commercial Aviation Department Major Allen Williams emphasized the donation's alignment with the program's growth initiatives.
He said, "Our senator, Cindy Hyde-Smith, a former agriculture and commerce commissioner for Mississippi, has long supported the need for skilled ag pilots. This gift aligns perfectly with Delta State's goals, and we're not only strengthening our professional pilot program but expanding into UAVs, air traffic control, and maintenance. This spring, we'll launch a maintenance apprenticeship program, allowing students to gain practical experience while they complete our Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree. These steps are setting the foundation for a comprehensive aviation education that will serve Mississippi and beyond."
Spencer said, "I'm grateful to Mr. Jaffe and Jetran for their trust and generosity, and I look forward to welcoming him to DSU in the future."
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As with past years, in the spirit of the Twelve Days of Christmas, we put together a synopsis of this year’s monthly columns to bring in the Yuletide season. We revisit ideas, tips and techniques others have passed along to improve what we do and how we do it. Complete articles from past issues are available under “Browse Our Archives.”
January – High Fives
At the beginning of the off-season, it’s time to take a welldeserved break in the action and highlight the hard work that went into operations throughout the past year. It’s a reminder of the vital importance of aerial application in ensuring bountiful yields and helping grow food for a hungry world. There are many well-deserved “high fives” throughout the industry.
February – Crunching the Numbers
Risk management (RM) has become an essential part of aerial application operations in today's environment of expensive equipment and soaring input costs. The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) and the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF) websites detail several excellent programs designed to address the risks associated with aerial application work, and the FAA’s Risk Management Handbook 2022 is an excellent source of guidance on the topic.
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March – Spring Training
Skills tend to gain a bit of rust during the off-season, and it’s essential to recognize this decreased level of performance, which naturally accompanies a break in the action. Many ag operators have a “spring training” refresher program in place at the beginning of a new season, where everyone takes the time to get reacquainted with the details of their job to ensure all pieces of the puzzle come together smoothly when the rubber hits the road.
April – CAAA President Aaron Trudell
Situated 60 miles away from the Motor City on the Canadian side of the Detroit River, Zimmer Air Services Inc (ZASI) has
been in the aerial application business for over 40 years, currently running a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. We caught up with Ops Manager Aaron Trudell in his new role as President of the Canadian Aerial Application Association (CAAA). It’s always interesting and educational to check out the perspectives of the association executive on the many aspects of the industry from operational issues to working in partnership with the national and provincial regulatory agencies.
May – On the Road Again
Part and parcel of many aerial application operations is the ability to efficiently move from home base to being “on the road” via remote and unfamiliar airstrips. There is a period of adjustment during which we must quickly become familiar with the specific requirements of the new location to ensure safe and effective operations. The article provides a number of guidelines to help adapt to a new location, so the only surprises you get are pleasant ones.
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June – Are You Sure?
Many ag pilots have found themselves in a situation where the aircraft was accidentally overloaded, the direct result being a compromising situation where takeoff becomes an “I’m not so sure!” event. It’s pretty remarkable how even small increases in load can greatly decrease aircraft performance. If you’re not 100% sure that the takeoff will be without incident, take the time to unload the extra product. Being sure is not an option. It’s a mandate.
July – Blowing in the Wind
Due to the fickle nature of Mother Nature, aerial applicators often are faced with the choice of flying in suitable
weather or parking the aircraft when the weather is out of limits and waiting until things settle down. While it’s challenging to choose to shut down with a long lineup of anxious farmers standing in line at the airstrip to get their crops sprayed before they’re toast, don’t press the capricious gods of the skies. It seldom pays dividends and, more often than not, will get you into hot water. Here are a few reminders to help keep your guard up.
August – Into the Darkness
We’ve all been there when our good judgment gets the heave-ho, and our selection of available options is questionable. While armchair quarterbacks can offer sage but baseless advice on what you should have done, decision-making is a very complex exercise, where the diagnosis and situational awareness can be compromised when made in an office moving at over 120 mph near Terra firma in a risky environment. Here are a couple of bases you should cover to keep your judgment safe and sound.
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September – The Domino Effect
The aerial application business can get very hectic, with extended hours in the cockpit, minimal sleep, and the ongoing pressure to continue operations even in marginal conditions. Together, those many factors can lead to an accident waiting to happen. It’s the domino effect where you stand domino tiles close together in a line. If one should tip over, it starts a chain reaction, and they all come tumbling down. In the real world, one minor incident can lead to another (and another and another…) and can quickly get you out of the safety zone.
October – Ag Pilots’ Maxims
WWI German fighter ace Oswald Boelcke developed a set of rules for aerial combat that was so successful that the Allies soon adopted them. Over time, those principles became the basis for U.S. and Canadian air combat training. This bit of aviation history
certainly rings a familiar tune when it comes to the genesis and growth of aerial application, where the industry has taken great strides in fostering ab initio and ongoing training as part and parcel of standard operating procedures. This article offers some suggested maxims to those SOPs.
November – Einstein and Ag Aviation
But by far, the biggest revolution in modern ag aviation came with the introduction of GPS satellite systems in the early 90s. The satellites broadcast both position and timing corrections to receivers. According to Albert Einstein’s theories, time can slow down depending on the satellite’s speed and position relative to Earth, a phenomenon known as time dilation. If this is not corrected, the system will rapidly become unusable. The next time you set up your GPS, appreciate the genius of a messy-haired physicist named Albert, who revolutionized the science of time and distance, making our jobs as ag pilots much easier.
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Ipanema Ethanol Certification Marks 20 Years
Embraer is celebrating the 20th anniversary of ANAC, Brazil's civil aviation authority, certifying its Ipanema EMB-202A to use ethanol as fuel.
Originally issued on October 19, 2004, this certification made the Ipanema EMB-202A the first civilian factory-built aircraft to use ethanol as fuel.
In fact, as early as 1985, the Centro Técnico Aeroespacial, a Brazilian Air Force research branch, had been testing versions of the Lycoming IO-540-K1D5 engine with ethanol. This engine was used in the T-25 Universal military trainer built by Neiva, an Embraer subsidiary for the Brazilian Air Force. Coincidentally, the same engine powered the Ipanema from the EMB-201 to the EMB-202A versions. By 2004, ample data was proving that ethanol did not compromise the engine's durability and even provided a slight performance boost, increasing horsepower from 300 to 320.
Since then, according to Embraer, over 570 Ipanemas have left the factory configured to burn ethanol. The factory also offered a conversion program for older Ipanema models with the same engine. As ethanol engines proved as reliable as their Avgas counterparts, ANAC relaxed regulations for converting agricultural aircraft engines, leading many thirdparty shops to offer the service.
Ethanol has been used as car fuel in Brazil since 1979, in response to the 1975 oil crisis, and is widely available. Until recently, all ethanol in Brazil was derived from sugarcane, as it was cheaper than corn-based ethanol. However, new technologies have made ethanol from corn and even wheat economically viable, allowing regions that don’t grow sugarcane to produce ethanol. While ethanol contains about 30% less energy per gallon than avgas, this is more than offset by the cost difference, as ethanol in Brazil is priced at just 25-30% of the cost of avgas. Ethanol also has a higher octane rating, which contributes to the slight power increase, and is more environmentally friendly, renewable, and unleaded.
The lower cost and wide availability of ethanol fuel revitalized Brazil's piston agricultural plane market. Thanks to ethanol, piston-powered agricultural planes can compete with turbine models in smaller fields. The success of the ethanol-powered Ipanema led to conversions for other engines, such as the Continental IO-520 and IO-550 used in the Cessna 188 series and even the Pratt & Whitney R-1340, found in the Air Tractor AT-401B and radial-powered Thrush aircraft.
Because of ethanol, the Ipanema EMB-202A remained in production until it was succeeded in 2016 by the improved and more productive EMB-203, which continues to be a strong contender in the Brazilian market.
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Zanoni and Turbine Conversions Visit the Last Agricultural Frontier – Africa
by Ernesto Franzen, as told by Lucas Zanoni and Ann Hatfield-Grahek
Take a look at the world map. Crops — and the ag aviation operators who care for them — are already well established everywhere except in Africa.
Africa has the most potential for agricultural growth, as it still has vast tracts of arable land that have not yet been cultivated. That’s excellent news, especially considering that Africa has the highest population growth rate in the world. An agricultural boom is on the horizon. This potential is one of the reasons Zanoni and Turbine Conversions recently visited South Africa.
Around the same time Lucas Zanoni was planning the Africa trip, Ann Hatfield-Grahek, of Turbine Conversions (TCL), was invited
by Elsabe Carstens of Ag Aviation Africa—the African dealer for Air Tractor—to a special event scheduled for September 2024. The event coincided with a major aerospace and defense exhibition. Given their partnership with Zanoni, Ann requested to join their team on the trip and was graciously welcomed.
Lucas Zanoni first arrived in Cape Town, where he gave a presentation to 15 agricultural operators. Dellair Aviation Services, a maintenance company, organized the event.
Zanoni’s involvement with the African ag aviation industry began nearly 20 years ago when a South African operator visited the Zanoni booth at a Sindag convention and expressed interest in their stainless steel product line. Due to Africa’s
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(L-R): Danie and Lizelle Vermeulen of Dellair Aviation Services, Steve Viviers of Castello Farming, Juliano Mastella, Raíssa and Lucas Zanoni, and Ann Hatfield-Grahek of Turbine Conversions.
limited infrastructure, operators often find themselves 400 miles from the nearest maintenance shop and 1,300 miles from a parts dealer. This makes durability and reliability crucial for equipment. That initial interaction resulted in Zanoni’s first international sale. Later, Mitch Spall of Natal Aerial Spray in KwaZulu-Natal purchased a firegate from Zanoni and enlisted Danie Vermeulen—now the co-owner of Dellair Aviation Services with his wife Lizelle—to install it.
Today, Dellair Aviation Services represents Zanoni in South Africa. With five facilities nationwide, Dellair specializes in various aviation services, from engine overhauls to King Air maintenance. Their Parys facility in the Free State province focuses on agricultural aircraft, servicing over 30 Air Tractors and Thrush aircraft. During the Zanoni team’s visit, the Dellair team was repairing an Air Tractor that had made an "unscheduled landing." Thankfully, the pilot was unharmed, and the aircraft sustained only prop damage. Danie suspected fuel contamination as the cause and highlighted the benefits of TCL’s Single Point Fueling System, estimating it would pay for itself within a year by reducing fuel theft and contamination risks. Dellair is now an authorized TCL dealer and installation center.
province. Steve, an Air Tractor operator with a dual-cockpit AT-802 and the AgNav dealer in South Africa, provided valuable feedback on his award-winning operation, known for its innovative farming techniques.
The next day, the Zanoni-TCL team traveled to Bethlehem in the Free State province to visit Orsmond Aviation, a certified Thrush service center. They were impressed by the high-quality services and operations, which include a sizeable aerial application business serving clients across South Africa.
On September 17th, the team visited Sandriver Crop Protection in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province. Sandriver is the second-largest ag operator in South Africa and Zanoni’s largest customer on the continent. Owned by Billie Erasmus, Sandriver operates Air Tractors and helicopters across multiple African countries and maintains a satellite operation in Indiana, USA.
Following their time in Tzaneen, the team headed to Pretoria for the Africa Aerospace and Defense Show, the primary purpose of their visit. Ag Aviation Africa, led by Graham Wells and his team, had a prominent presence at the event, featuring a hospitality suite and an Air Tractor AT-502XP on display amidst tanks,
On September 11th, the Zanoni team and Ann visited Steve Viviers of Castello Farming in Potchefstroom, North West
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Dellair Aviation Services maintenance shop in Parys, Free State province. Dellair has five maintenance facilities in South Africa, and services around 30 Air Tractors and Thrush aircraft from all over Africa, besides general and corporate aircraft.
Lucas Zanoni making a presentation about Brazilian ag aviation for 15 local ag operators, organized by Dellair Aviation Services.
drones, and other defense technologies. Representatives from the Air Tractor factory and AG PilotX from the U.S. also attended. The event provided an excellent networking opportunity for Zanoni Equipamentos (a sponsor) and Turbine Conversions Ltd., showcasing the growth and innovation in the African aviation industry.
South Africa is currently the most developed country in Africa for ag aviation. With a temperate climate, it produces various crops, including citrus, lychee, avocados, grains, and soybeans. Like the U.S. and Brazil, South African agriculture faces environmental challenges, but the country addresses these issues with innovative solutions.
Orsmond Aviation facilities in the Bethlehem Airport, Bethlehem, Free State province.
Besides operating a fleet of Thrush ag planes, Orsmond Aviation is the Thrush Aircraft Service Center in Africa.
The Zanoni folks and Ann Hatfield-Grahek group up for a photo with the Sandriver Crop Protection team.
Wildfires are also on the rise in South Africa. The government often hires ag operators to fight fires rather than establishing dedicated firefighting operations or staterun aerial firefighting agencies. Many farm operators equip their ag aircraft with fire gates to combat fires on their own land.
Several sub-Saharan countries with climates similar to Brazil’s Midwest are looking to Brazil’s experience in developing tropical agriculture. A significant agricultural boom is anticipated in the region over the next 15–20 years, mirroring the growth seen in Brazil in recent decades. Many farmers lack the resources for aerial applications and hire South African operators like Sandriver Crop Protection. In some cases, local governments purchase ag aircraft to provide services for small-scale farmers who cannot afford them. As these regions adopt modern agricultural techniques, increased yields will lead to greater prosperity and the ability to invest in their aircraft.
As Ann Hatfield-Grahek says, “The future of agricultural aviation in Africa is bright, and I am excited to be part of this growing industry.”
The AG Aviation Group hospitality center at the Africa Aerospace & Defence Expo at Waterkloof Air Force Base, near Pretoria, the capital of South Africa.
Air Tractor AT-502XP displayed by AG Aviation Group at the Africa Aerospace & Defence Expo.
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most states I have been to, some roads highlight the need for these isolators. You know the streets I’m talking about.
We see engines in all kinds of conditions. People hit things; engines ingest things; many times, engines make it to TBO and are sent for an overhaul. What is heartbreaking is when the engines are not appropriately secured for shipping. It is sad to see the damage and additional costs caused by mishandling.
What happens when an engine is damaged due to mishandling?
The most common is the damage sustained due to an engine being dropped. As the operator/owner, you must supply details to help us establish how much inspection needs to be done. We need to know the circumstances that brought us to this point, the type of surface the engine or container struck, and the height from which it struck. This helps to determine the severity of the damage we are looking for. If an unapproved shipping skid has been utilized, we rely on Pratt & Whitney Canada engineering to aid us in determining a course forward. In most events, the engine must be disassembled to some extent
to inspect the mainline bearings. Depending on the model, the engine has six or seven of these. Some work scopes have dictated the replacement of all the mainline bearings. At several thousand dollars each, multiplied by six or seven, you can see how that can add up quickly.
Inspection will also include looking for engine mount damage and checking the condition of external tubing, lines, brackets and other sheet metal parts for distortion, dents, and
Failed power section box.
Shipping containers.
bending. Then we open the engine to check for internal damage to gears, disks, blades, etc. Even a bench check of the accessories is done. If damage is done to the accessory, it is submitted for overhaul. It can be a very extensive inspection added to whatever repair the engine required that caused the initial removal.
In all cases, the manual calls out a rubber-mounted steel cradle to hold and support the engine during transit and storage. I encourage everyone to review your engine maintenance manual regarding shipping and storage. Talk to your maintenance provider if you need help finding an appropriate shipping skid. I know that we have sent shipping containers worldwide for our customers. Be sure to check with your insurance carrier and discuss coverage of your engine when it is not on the airplane. Not many folks give much thought to engine handling when the engine is off the aircraft. I hope each of you does and doesn’t end up costing yourselves even more.
Robert Craymer has worked on PT6A engines and PT6A-powered 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 is an instructor of PT6A Maintenance and Familiarization courses for both pilots and mechanics. Robert has been elected to the NAAA board as the AlliedPropulsion Board Member.
Robert can be reached at robertc@covingtonaircraft.com or 662-910-9899. Visit us at covingtonaircraft.com.
DRAKE’S PERSPECTIVE
Drake Martin | drake.martin@chem-man.com
The Chem-Man Photo Contest
Recently, I found myself scouring all available resources for pictures and other media I could use for presentations and videos in the upcoming convention season. It didn’t take me long to realize I had an entire arsenal of photographs featuring some of the best shots of aerial agricultural aircraft that were comprised every year from the annual Chem-Man photo contest.
Before I knew it, I spent several hours scrolling between hundreds of pictures from year after year of photo contest submissions. It’s hard to imagine what could be captured in a single photograph, yet the childlike excitement I get every time I hear or see an ag plane flying through the countryside is evident in every picture I scrolled through.
Since 2015, Chem-Man has hosted an annual photo contest with social media's aid. The contest was inspired by ChemMan’s owner and founder, Regina Farmer, who recalls one day soliciting on one of the ag flying Facebook groups for
in awe of some of the photos received and was struck with the idea of engaging the ag flying community in a fun way to showcase some of the often-overlooked mesmerizing shots that many of the ag pilots can capture.
Since the photo contest’s inaugural year in 2015, its reach and popularity have grown exponentially, with some photos even gaining likes and views in countries outside of the U.S. Aside from the astonishing reach, Chem-Man has given away over $150,000 in prizes for those lucky enough to land themselves each year in the top 3 photos with the most likes.
The photo contest begins on December 1st at 8:00 am CST. Anyone wishing to participate must email up to 5 photographs to “support@chem-man.com.” Contestants have until December 16th at 5:00 pm CST to complete the last of their submissions. The photos that Chem-Man receives are then individually posted from the Chem-Man Facebook page, where contestants can then share the original post onto their own Facebook account, where they can begin sharing and receiving likes. At 5:00 pm on December 27th, the three photos with the most likes on the original Facebook post will be chosen as the winners.
Third Place Winner – Blayne Rowland
The First Place Winner will receive a full-year subscription to Chem-Man software ($4950), a one-year subscription to Service Life by DataSmart ($720), an Apple iPad, a $300 Amazon gift card, a two-year subscription to AgAir Update, a printed canvas of the prize-winning photo, and 10 Gallons of Wind-Fall.
Second Place Winner will receive a Chem-Man subscription up to $3450, a one-year subscription to Service Life by DataSmart ($720), a $200 gift card, a two-year subscription to AgAir Update, and a printed canvas of their prize-winning photo.
Lastly, the Third Place Winner will receive a one-year subscription to Chem-Man software for up to $3450, a one-year subscription to Service Life by DataSmart ($720, a one-year subscription to AgAir Update, and a printed canvas of their prize-winning photo.
The photo contest is a great tool to help mold a better perception of how the public views the agricultural aviation industry. I’ve mentioned before the harsh reality that our industry faces every day is the negative view from the public. Seeing so many ag pilots provide an opportunity for the public to engage in what the operators do and see daily is a relief. As we are just now entering the convention season, I will be thrilled to see so many operators recognize their photos as they are displayed at the Chem-Man booth.
We look forward to another photo contest beginning soon and hope that everyone who reads this article has something they would like to share with our followers. We appreciate those generously donating their products and services as grand prize winnings.
Second Place Winner – Emily Daniel
First Place Winner – George Pomeroy
Michelle Miller | michelle@thefarmbabe.com
Seed Oils are Bad and Toxic Mythbusting: SPREADING THE FACTS
Seed oils have faced their fair share of scrutiny, being called things like “The Hateful Eight”. There are always new trends in food and nutrition, with people constantly searching for what could be added or taken away from their diet to make them healthier.
The myth that seed oils are harmful, toxic, and should be completely removed from your diet is an ongoing trend in nutrition these days. Nutrition often isn’t that simple. Let’s do some myth-busting around seed oils because they don’t deserve the hate they’ve received from social media.
Seed oils are comprised of eight main kinds: canola oil (aka rapeseed oil), corn oil, cottonseed oil, grapeseed oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, rice bran oil and peanut oil. Seed and vegetable oils have been around for a long time. China and Japan produced soybean oil as early as 3000 B.C. Canola was bred through conventional plant breeding methods in Canada during the 1960s and ’70s(1) to significantly reduce the levels of erucic acid and glucosinolates in the parent rapeseed for use in food.
One of the biggest myths about seed oils is that the omega-6 fatty acids in them are toxic and unhealthy. There are two families of polyunsaturated fats, omega-3 and omega-6, suitable for the heart and body. Your body needs both of these to function but
can’t produce them. This means that we need to get them from our diets. Seed oils are a great source of both of these, especially omega-6 fats. In the past, researchers have suggested that a diet too rich in omega-6 fats can cause inflammation, which can lead to arthritis, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and more. More recent research has shown that any inflammation associated with omega-6 fats has not been shown to be harmful (2). In fact, fats of all kinds are essential in your diet. They provide us with energy, support cell function, help us absorb nutrients, support hormone health, and more.
Another myth of seed oils is that they’re bad because you don’t often know when you're consuming them. Seed oils are frequently used in processed foods. Ultra-processed foods are generally known for not being healthy. Still, it’s impossible to blame seed oils solely, especially since these ultra-processed foods contain many other things, like added sodium or sugar.
Seed oils have also come under fire thanks to the methods used to produce them (3). Seed oils need to be refined, which requires more processing than olive oil, which simply requires olives to be pressed. Seed oils are produced by using a few different steps. First, the seeds are pressed to extract the oil. Then, the oil is refined. During the refining process, oils are heated to a temperature that drives off volatile compounds, which makes the oil more stable. This is why refined oils have higher smoke points and a longer shelf life than unrefined oils. That temperature is lower than the temperature necessary to oxidize the oil. After this, the oil is deodorized. Deodorization
is a steam distillation process that drives off the unwanted aldehydes, ketones, alcohols and short-chain fatty acids that cause undesirable odors. Careful execution of this process improves the stability and color of the oil while preserving its nutritional value. After the steam distillation process, the oil is conditioned under nitrogen to prevent oxidation.
While seed oils are not always healthy if you consume them too much, they are a healthy addition to your diet if you use them in cooking (how they’re meant to be used). Seed oils can also help you enjoy more foods. Having a choice between different fats to use for cooking (butter, olive oil, seed oils, etc.) allows you to find the flavor that fits best with what you’re cooking. If using any of these fats helps you enjoy more vegetables and other nutritious foods, it's a healthy addition to your meal.
Seed oils are not the villains they are made out to be. They are a safe, versatile, and healthy option. They provide necessary omega-6 fatty acids and are produced using safe methods that extend the product's shelf life. Social media is making seed oils out to be something terrible that you should stop consuming. This isn’t true; seed oils aren’t bad for you or toxic. Don’t listen to all the fearmongering trends you see online; the internet doesn’t always know what is healthy or nutritious.
The Bible says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it…
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth…The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:1-5, 14, 29).
The apostle Paul wrote, “God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory” (1 Timothy 3:16). The difference between other religions and Christianity is that Christianity believes that the God of the Old Testament put on a human body, and without ceasing to be God, He came and lived on this earth as fully God and fully man for about 33 years. Christianity’s conviction that God took on a human form in the man Jesus of Nazareth is central to the Christian faith. If this isn’t true, then there’s no other adequate explanation of how the sin barrier that separates a holy God from sinful mankind can be taken away. The Old Testament says that God would take on human nature in His plan to redeem mankind from our sin and bring reconciliation between Himself and mankind (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 53:3-12).
When Adam sinned against God his spiritual life died, and from that point on all of mankind were born as dichotomous (body and soul) beings with a spiritual emptiness at the center of their being and could no longer have fellowship with God. The barrier between God and man is impossible for mankind to cross; a finite man cannot cross over into the infinite; but God can cross over from the infinite into the finite world. The disciples asked Jesus, “Who can be saved?” Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). The barrier that separates God and mankind was impossible for mere humans to overcome. Mankind’s efforts would have to be measured by God’s perfect holiness and righteousness; an impossible task for sinful mankind.
God took the skin of an innocent animal and covered Adam and Eve’s sin. Not pronouncing the death penalty on Adam and Eve, but providing an animal substitute to die in their place, was a demonstration of the greatness of God’s grace. God continued the pattern of an innocent animal dying for the sin of man with the people of Israel in the Law of Moses. The Hebrew word “kaphar” translated into the English word “atonement” throughout the Old Testament means “to cover.” This was a temporary covering of their sin. Jeremiah indicated that the Law of Moses was a temporary covenant when God spoke of a future new covenant He would establish with Israel (Jeremiah 31:31). God’s plan for permanent forgiveness of sin existed before the world began (1 Peter 1:20).
Over 300 prophecies in the Old Testament concerning the coming of the Messiah were literally fulfilled by the birth, life and death of Jesus of Nazareth. The chances of those prophecies being fulfilled by mere coincidence by one man are so mathematically staggering that it's
almost impossible to calculate. The prophecies in the Old Testament concerning the Messiah makes it very clear that the promised Messiah would be both God and man. This is evident from the prophecies that refer to Him as a child, a son, almighty God and eternal God. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel…For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6).
Jesus of Nazareth was born into this world over 2000 years ago according to the predictions of the Old Testament. Jesus of Nazareth perfectly fulfilled every qualification to be the Son of the living God, Savior of mankind, and both the Messiah to Israel and the Savior of all mankind. “When the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life” (Titus 3:4-7).
Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?...I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 11:25, 14:6). Speaking of Jesus of Nazareth, Peter said, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). My question to you, “Is Jesus of Nazareth your Lord and Savior?”
NTSB REPORTS Accident Synopses
Accident Number: CEN24LA285
Location: Sumner, Nebraska
Date: July 24, 2024
Aircraft: CESSNA A188B
Injuries: 1 Serious
Analysis
The operator reported, the pilot was conducting a lowlevel aerial application flight when the airplane impacted a power line at the start of a spray pass. Following the collision, the airplane impacted an agricultural field which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, the empennage, and both sets of wings. The operator reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the spray pass.
Accident Number: CEN24FA287
Location: Nashua, IA
Date: July 29, 2024
Aircraft: BELL 206
Injuries: 1 Fatal
On July 29, 2024 about 1330 central standard time, a Bell 206-B3 Helicopter was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nashua, Iowa. The pilot was fatally injured.
The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.
The operator reported that the pilot was scheduled to spray insecticide and fungicide over local cornfields. Preliminary data retrieved from an onboard GPS aerial application guidance system showed that the helicopter departed from a farm, about 3 statute miles west of Nashua, at 0905, and proceeded to spray several fields south of the accident site. At 1244, the helicopter began a back-and-forth pattern in an east/west direction over a field bisected by a power transmission line. The flight track ceased at 1326:50, about 1,750 feet west of the accident site.
The helicopter came to rest inverted in a cornfield about 200 feet southeast of a powerline tower and was oriented on a heading of 280° true. All the major structural components of the helicopter were located at
the accident site. The first piece of wreckage found was a section of the main rotor blade afterbody (upper and lower blade skins and sandwiched aluminum honeycomb) located about 10 feet east of the powerlines. Two severed powerline conductors were observed near the wreckage, and an illegible black and white sticker was removed by investigators from the intact west conductor that sustained abrasion damage.
The airframe was found fragmented into multiple pieces consistent with impact forces. The nose section of the fuselage was found underneath the main fuselage at the accident site. A fracture of the semi-monocoque aft fuselage was observed and found about 40 ft west of the main fuselage. The tail boom exhibited several fractures and was strewn about the wreckage site. The upper wire strike cutter did not show evidence of any contact with wires. The lower wire strike cutter exhibited evidence of contact with wires. The main rotor hub and blades were found about 80 feet southeast of the main fuselage. Both blade spars were intact from the grip to the blade tips. Both blades remained attached to the hub through their respective blade bolts. The mast nut remained attached to the mast. The mast was fractured just below the main rotor hub static contact stop area consistent with bending overload during the accident sequence. The mast remained installed in the main transmission. The transmission drive input was rotated by hand, and free movement through the transmission was observed with corresponding mast rotation. The main driveshaft was fractured in overload at the forward main transmission flexures consistent with impact forces during the impact sequence. The isolation mount under the forward KAflex coupling sustained substantial gouging consistent with rotational contact from the KAflex coupling during the accident sequence. The aft tail boom section and attached tail rotor were found about 110 ft east of the main fuselage. The aft tail boom was fractured about 4 feet forward of the tail rotor gearbox. The tail rotor assembly remained intact and attached to its mounting pads. The tail rotor assembly was rotated by hand, and free rotation through the tail rotor gearbox input was observed. Pitch change through the tail rotor blades was observed by hand twisting the blades. The airframe did not reveal signs of pre-impact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The engine was discovered to be separated between the gearbox and exhaust collector support/hot section. The hot section was located about 45 feet from the main fuselage. The turbine section, including outer combustion
and compressor discharge tubes, contained extensive crush damage. The compressor and scroll assembly remained securely attached to the gearbox and was located in the area of the engine compartment. All engine mounts were fractured. The KAflex driveshaft remained securely attached to the freewheeling unit and engine gearbox PTO drive. The KAflex shaft had separated at the main rotor transmission and associated flexor straps. The internal driveshaft and freewheeling unit operated properly when rotated by hand. N1 continuity was established from the compressor inlet through the gearbox and starter generator by hand rotation. All associated gearbox N1 drive pads were continuous and smooth. N2 continuity was established throughout the gearbox, KAflex shaft and all associated drive pads by hand rotation. A straw-colored fluid with the odor of Jet A1 was evident in the airframe filter, engine filter, and fuel tubes between the engine-driven pump and fuel control unit (FCU). The fuel pump and filter were removed and examined. Both the airframe and engine fuel filters contained an amount of foreign material but were not occluded. The fuel collected appeared clean and clear of debris. The engine did not reveal signs of pre-impact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
A representative of the helicopter operator flew in a similar Bell 206 helicopter, the last known flight path, towards the wires along the tree line from west to east (090° heading). He reported that the wires were masked by a hill in front of the helicopter’s route and were practically invisible with the background of the cornfield. He also stated that while flying on the south side of the tree line at spray height, he could not see the transmission tower to his left, and the next tower to his right was out of his field of view.
An automated 911 call was made from the pilot’s iPhone as a result of the impact.
The helicopter was recovered and transported to a secure location for further examination at a later date.
Accident Number: CEN24LA303
Location: Bryant, IA
Date: August 3, 2024
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R44
Injuries: None
On August 3, 2024, about 1337 central daylight time, a Robinson R-44 helicopter sustained substantial damage
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when it was involved in an accident near Bryant, Iowa. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.
Before departure, the helicopter was loaded with about 7 gallons of 100 low lead fuel and about 45 gallons of mixed liquid product to apply to a corn field. After takeoff from a load truck, the pilot noticed a drop in rotor rpm. The pilot followed an area of terrain that sloped downward in an attempt to gain airspeed. The pilot attempted to increase rotor rpm but was unsuccessful. The pilot attempted to flare and land the helicopter; however, the helicopter impacted an area of rising terrain and came to rest on its left side. The pilot was able to egress from the helicopter without further incident.
The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, the main rotor system, the tailboom, and the tail rotor system. The helicopter was recovered from the accident site for a future examination of the airframe and engine. The helicopter was equipped with a Lycoming O-520-F1B5 reciprocating engine.
Accident Number: CEN24LA380
Location: Francesville, IN
Date: August 7, 2024
Aircraft: XAG P100 PRO
Injuries: 1 Serious
On August 7, 2024, about 1510 eastern daylight time, an XAG P100 Pro unmanned aircraft system (UAS) sustained minor damage when it was involved in an accident near Francesville, Indiana. An individual was seriously injured after being struck by the unmanned aircraft. The UAS was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 agricultural flight.
The remote pilot reported that the unmanned aircraft was landing at the previously designated GPS coordinates. The aircraft had reached the landing spot and descent height. However, when it was about one foot above the ground, the aircraft went sideways about 30 feet and struck an individual assisting with the operation. That individual sustained a broken shoulder.
The unmanned aircraft sustained damage to one rotor blade and to the onboard radar assembly; both were replaced. At the present time, operation logs associated with the accident flight are not available due to a data loss event unrelated to the aircraft. Efforts to recover the accident data files are on-going.
The remote pilot stated that, as an additional safety measure, physical barriers will be utilized during takeoff and landing in an effort to minimize hazards.
Accident Number: CEN24LA313
Location: Dyess, AR
Date: August 9, 2024
Aircraft: GRUMMAN G164
Injuries: None
On August 9, 2024, about 1600 central daylight time, a Grumman G-164A was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dyess, Arkansas. The pilot was seriously injured. The flight operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight.
The pilot stated that when he departed the strip, the engine was performing normally. About ½ mile from the grass strip, the airplane had climbed to 120 ft above ground level, when the pilot could no longer climb or maintain level flight. The pilot maneuvered the airplane below power lines and the airplane’s landing gear contacted a rice field. The airplane settled into the rice and abruptly nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The airplane was retained for further examination.
Accident Number: CEN24FA325
Location: Newton, TX
Date: August 23, 2024
Aircraft: ARROW FALCON EXPORTERS INC OH-58A+
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Minor
On August 23, 2024, about 1330 central daylight time, a restricted category Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A helicopter was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Newton, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured and one person on the ground received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight.
According to the load truck operator, the helicopter was landing on a load truck platform to reload liquid chemical herbicide at the time of the accident. The pilot landed uneventfully on the load truck platform about 20 times for reloading on the day of the accident. The load truck operator stated that on the accident landing attempt, the helicopter landed too far forward on the load truck platform and against the L-bracket stop rail. The helicopter rolled off the back of the truck and impacted the ground inverted. The load truck operator stated that the right skid touched down, but the left skid may not have ever touched the platform. The load truck operator was knocked off the back of the truck and received minor injuries. He reported that the helicopter’s engine sounded normal throughout the accident sequence.
The helicopter was equipped with single point connections on the right side for reloading fuel and liquid product. The platform was oriented to allow the helicopter to land with its right side toward the aft end of the truck to allow the load truck operator to reach the single-point reloading connections (Figure 1). The reloading was conducted while the helicopter engine
was running. This type of operation is commonly referred to as hot-loading. The load truck operator reported that sometimes the pilot would land in a position that was out of his reach to connect the hoses and the pilot would have to reposition the helicopter on the platform.
An onsite examination of the helicopter revealed substantial damage to the helicopter's main rotors, tailboom, tail rotor driveshaft and fuselage. Flight control continuity from the cyclic and collective to the main rotor swash plate was confirmed with no anomalies found. The tail rotor had continuity from the anti-torque pedals to the aft cabin bellcrank. The bellcrank assembly was separated from its fuselage attach point. The flight control tube to the tail rotor was fractured in multiple areas consistent with impact damage to the tailcone and overload. The tail rotor blades remained attached to the tail rotor hub and moved freely when rotated by hand. The tail rotor driveshaft was fractured in multiple places consistent with overload but was turned by hand from the engine to the tail rotor with no anomalies noted. Examination of the right skid revealed horizontal scratching consistent with contact with the load truck Lbrackets (Figure 2).
An examination of the engine revealed rotational scoring and torsional bending consistent with power production at the time of impact. The internal rotating components of the turbine engine rotated freely by hand. No anomalies were observed with the engine that would have precluded its normal operation.
The end of the load truck platform had L-brackets that acted as a physical stop. The brackets extended about 1.5 inches above the platform (Figure 3). The L-brackets had paint transfer consistent with the landing gear skid.
Figure 1. Load truck and platform.
Figure 2. Horizontal scratching on right skid.
Figure 3. L-brackets with paint transfer.
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Mabry I. Anderson | An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation
Chapter Two: The Equipment & People (cont.)
Reaching the proper age, George Sanders enlisted for a hitch in the service, winding up with the paratroopers for four years. Upon discharge, he returned home to concentrate his talents on "crop-dusting engineering," reflecting his early interest in aircraft. Sanders obtained a B.S. degree in agricultural engineering and an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Ohio State and began working immediately for the University.
Under the program developed by Henry and Sanders, elaborate swath-measuring systems were developed, wind tunnel studies were conducted, and airflow-measuring devices were designed and constructed. Positive-displacement metering devices were built and used in controlling the flow of materials into hopper throats. Literally hundreds of tests were flown.
Ingenious measuring and weighing devices were built and used for the first time, giving an accurate and truly scientific evaluation of what happened to the material upon release. Portable collection trays were designed and built that could be easily moved to take advantage of factors like wind shifts. Data began to emerge that could be successfully used to develop better dispensing equipment for both solids and liquids.
Prior to these experiments, most spreaders or venturis were of the original, unvaned design. But innovations were now appearing, with vanes, true airfoil construction, and other changes that made the product superior to anything yet produced.
As all good duster pilots know, a competent pilot can make his material "fit the field." But Sanders and Henry turned this thinking around by showing what could be achieved with a few changes in design and technique.
Two very interesting and informative bulletins emerged from these Ohio State studies: Bulletin No. 906 by James E. Henry titled Distributors for Applying Dry Materials by Airplane and Bulletin No. 727 by George Sanders titled Equipment and Procedures for the Measurement of Deposits of Aerially Applied Materials. The work outlined in these bulletins had a far-reaching effect on the entire industry, especially in the manufacture of dispersal equipment for both solids and liquids.
George Sanders later worked as a research engineer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as a research engineer for Hiller Aircraft, and as president of Agricultural Aviation Engineering Company in Santa Clara, California. His time was devoted primarily to the design
George Sanders of Agrinautics, Las Vegas, Nevada, running experiments in Central America, spraying oil on bananas as a fungicide, mid-1960s.
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and construction of spray and dust system components for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. He designed and built the first spray system for the Hiller UH-12E helicopter and is credited with numerous other "firsts" for fixed-wing craft, especially in the liquid field.
One interesting facet of Sanders' career was a scientific study of spray deposits for one of the world's largest banana plantations in Central America. J.B. "Doc" Alder operated an extensive aircraft service in this region, and the fruit growers were working their way into disease-protection sprays on huge banana acreages.
Sanders was called in to set up and operate a long-term study of oil spray deposits. From this study, adequate control of certain fungus diseases became possible. As a result of this work, Sanders eventually operated his own agricultural aircraft in Central America and held his own Operator's Certificate No. WE-27 AG.
George Sanders is still best known for his ownership and operation of Agrinautics in Las Vegas, where he settled in 1962 and is still going strong. His firm has been responsible for the design and manufacture of perhaps the most modern dispensing equipment yet designed for aircraft. Lately, Sanders' interest has turned to computers, and he is now supplying the agricultural aviationnow supplying the agricultural aviation
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During the years, Sanders has been highly visible and a strong supporter of the state and national associations. He has received virtually all of the honors offered by those associations and has contributed immeasurably to their growth and success.
At Mississippi State University, agricultural aviation research was carried on sporadically from the late 1920s through the 1930s. Researchers were concerned almost exclusively with the effectiveness of certain applications in the control of insects.
A working arrangement existed between Mississippi State and Texas A & M. The well-known Gaines in Texas helped supply data on aircraft insect control to Mississippi State on an exchange basis for information useful to Texas A & M. Consequently, no appreciable aircraft research developed until immediately after World War II.
An arrangement has been in effect for many years between Mississippi State University and USDA's Experiment Station at Stoneville. Directly after the War, this station was headed by William L. Giles, who later became president of Mississippi State University. The Entomology Department was run by E.W. Dunham and S.L. Calhoun. All were visionary men, with Dunham and Calhoun outstanding insect control specialists.
Learning of the success of Delta operators using liquid spray systems made by Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service in 1947 and 1948, Dunham and Calhoun "conscripted" aircraft and pilots from all over the state and began season-long experiments during the 1948 growing season. Rather remarkable results were obtained.
Both 1948 and 1949 were years of unusually heavy boll weevil infestation. Conventional cotton dusts disappeared from the marketplace quickly and both farmers and flying firms were forced into using sprays. Applications of toxaphene with DDT were made on a tremendous scale throughout the South and results were so obviously superior that crop "dusting" was virtually doomed. Policy- making agencies at Mississippi State adopted recommendations officially approving sprays, a move that was followed almost immediately by neighboring states.
At the same time, experiments were also conducted with dry defoliants, specifically Aero Cyanamid Special Grade, commonly known as "Black Annie." It was determined that applications from higher altitudes were superior to those made by rolling the wheels in the cotton and the Extension Department officially recommended applications from 12 to 20 feet above the crop!
It was also discovered that Cyanamid applications were considerably more effective when applied in late afternoon, rather than in the
morning when the crop was dew-drenched. Streaking was avoided when the plants were dry and penetration was noticeably better.
More extensive and more scientific aircraft and equipment evaluation came about at Mississippi State in the 1950s, when August "Gus" Raspet took charge of the school's aviation curricula. Raspet, a pilot, was an authentic genius. He was ably assisted by Michael "Mike" Smith, a zealous young aeronautical and mechanical engineer of great talent, and by Joe Cornish, an equally talented engineer. Mississippi State was already widely recognized in the field of glider aircraft and some of its student pilots held world glider flight records. A fine airport with shops and hangar was devoted to aviation and here Raspet, Smith, and Cornish set up a continuing program of aircraft and dispensing equipment development and evaluation.
Thousands of man-hours went into experiments with wing airfoil design and wing loading. Raspet, Smith, and Cornish developed a theory known as "boundary-layer" control, where thousands of pin holes were punched into lift surfaces, reshaping airflow and making possible departures from the norm in airfoil construction. These studies had a very strong bearing on the future development of modem agricultural aircraft.
The Mississippi State program became so well-known and recognized that operators and aircraft manufacturers voluntarily contributed planes and equipment to the school for study and use in its programs. Callaire in Afton, Wyoming, was one of the first major manufacturers to contribute an aircraft to the school – an A-9.
During the years that this program was in operation, a unique relationship developed between agricultural flying people and University officials. Giles felt that no problem was too small for University participation. Operators could bring in their aircraft or equipment for special study almost without prior notice and be assured that Gus Raspet, Mike Smith, or Joe Cornish would set to work and help solve almost any ag flying problem.
Great strides were made by operators and equipment manufacturers during the period of time when this program flourished. Both Giles and Raspet were singularly honored by the Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association with honorary lifetime memberships, the highest award given by the association.
Tragically, Gus Raspet was killed in a plane crash at the border of his own airport. The plane in which he was flying apparently stalled out in a turn as he approached the field and he was killed instantly in the ensuing crash. Mississippi State University and the agricultural flying industry had lost one of their most useful friends.
You’ve been reading excerpts from Low and Slow by Mabry I. Anderson, reflecting on the golden age of agricultural aviation.
Don’t miss next month’s installment, featuring more captivating stories of the ingenuity and determination that shaped this growing industry.
10th Year for Ag Aviation Golf Tournament a Success!
The 10th Annual Ag Aviation Golf Tournament was a great success this year at the Red Apple in Heber Springs, AR!
65 golfers competed, and over 95 attended the dinner.
Friday night, there was a wonderful reception at the home of Mark and Lucy Smith of Eden Isle, Arkansas. Doug and Amy Gibson provided beef tenderloin, along with other
meats and condiments. The golf committee provided other delicious food items.
This year, a donation will made to the Scott Rainey Scholarship and the William Austin Scholarship at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS.
The attendees had a lot of laughs and conversations, enjoyed the gorgeous weather, and played golf on a beautiful course.
Next year's tournament will be held on the 3rd weekend of October, 2025.
The World Belongs To The Brave
You know, history is not written by those who play it safe but by those who dare to go further.
When you read this text under the glow of a light bulb, think of Thomas Edison—a daring inventor whose relentless spirit led to over a thousand patents, with the light bulb being just one of his groundbreaking creations.
Consider your car parked outside. It’s a testament to Henry Ford’s courage, who didn’t just create the Ford T; he transformed transportation forever through his innovative assembly line, making automobiles accessible to all.
And what about the iPhone in your pocket? That too is a result of boldness — thanks to Steve Jobs’ visionary leadership and willingness to challenge norms, he turned trends into revolutionary products that changed our lives.
There's an old saying in Brazil - “rockets can't move backwards” but Elon Musk even defied physics itself when his Starship returned backwards precisely to its launch site—an act that many thought impossible. This daring spirit defines innovators and pioneers throughout history.
Boldness that Transforms
At Travicar, we embody this boldness that transforms dreams into reality. It all began in 1970 when a father and his two sons dared to dream big in a workshop in southern Brazil. They
started repairing engines but aspired for more: revolutionizing agriculture through pioneering aviation technology.
The boldness didn't stop there. The founder's grandchildren took over the business with the same passion for innovation. They have preserved the family legacy and have expanded the company. They have developed technologies that make life easier in the field, generate profit and prosperity for farm operators.
Now, as we expand Travicar into new territories like the United States, we are eager to collaborate with distributors and operators who share our vision of excellence. Our family legacy has thrived on bold partnerships back home in Brazil, and we believe that together we can replicate these successes here.
So I ask you: How Much Money Are You Leaving on the Table?
The time for daring action is now.
Let’s connect and explore how we can shape an innovative future together!
Have you ever thought about the daredevils of innovation—Edison, Ford, Jobs, and Musk? They all shared a remarkable ability to identify everyday pains and develop solutions. For Edison, it was illuminating the darkness; for Ford, it was reducing high production costs; for Jobs, it was enhancing practicality; and for Musk, it was creating rockets that could reverse.
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Now, I Ask You: Do You Know the Pains Within Your Business and Those of Your Customers?
Common challenges include:
• High operating costs. Equipment with a short lifespan.
• Lack of monitoring and quality control. Difficulty integrating technology.
• Unqualified technical support.
Imagine what your business could achieve if you had access to technologies specifically designed to address each of these issues. What has brought you this far may not be enough to propel you into the next level. To go further, boldness is essential.
The real turning point for your business is having access to the best technology available on the market — and that’s where Travicar comes in.
Why Travicar?
Travicar products are not just equipment; they are transformative technological solutions. Here’s what we offer:
• Efficiency and durability: Our aerial spray nozzles are crafted from advanced materials like Nylon and Kynar and have
been rigorously tested in wind tunnel conditions at College Station, Texas. They ensure optimum droplet formation while minimizing drift—even in extreme conditions.
• Unprecedented precision: Our DGPS technology records flight variables with an accuracy of 0.2 seconds. This level of precision allows for immediate identification of failures while simultaneously revealing opportunities for improvement—bringing a new dimension of control and efficiency to aerial spraying.
• Electrostatic Precision for Exceptional Results: When it comes to efficient and sustainable crop protection, Travicar SPE+ electrostatic spray nozzles redefine the standard. Our electrostatic charging system transforms each drop into a high-precision tool, ensuring that the product reaches exactly where it is needed, with greater adherence and less waste. This results in a more economical operation that reduces environmental impact, preserves adjacent areas and protects local fauna and flora.
In case it's not obvious, the real power here (and the point of this article) comes is in using cutting-edge technology to eliminate inefficiencies and significantly boost productivity.
In today’s competitive landscape, there's no more room for leaving money on the table. By embracing innovative tools and strategies, you can streamline your operations and maximize your resources, ultimately leading to greater profitability.
Partnership Opportunity: Let's Dare Together
At Travicar, we believe in the transformative power of partnerships and we're looking for forward-thinking agricultural equipment dealers who want to offer their customers the very best in aerial spraying technology. By becoming a Travicar partner, you’ll gain:
• Access to a product portfolio with proven market performance.
• Qualified local technical support.
• Fast delivery, without customs barriers.
• With 54 years of experience and leadership in this industry, we are committed to ensuring your success.
Just think about it — great innovators like Edison, Ford, Jobs, and Musk didn't achieve their milestones alone.
No one reaches success by going solo.
The best time to join those who dare was yesterday; the secondbest time is now. Together, we can revolutionize agricultural
operations, increase productivity, and create more value for our customers and partners.
History Will Always Belong to Those Who Push Boundaries
The world doesn't stand still, and neither should you. Travicar knows that you have plenty of daring. And that's why, to help you go further, we've been innovating since 1970.
Now we're closer than ever. Contact our local representative to learn how our products can elevate your business.
Because the world belongs to those who dare. And the future belongs to those who decide to go further.
We invite you to visit www.travicar-us.com and join us on this journey of innovation and success.
LEFT: Results of lectrostatic spraying.
BELOW: TRAVICAR booth at AG Aviation ExpoFort Worth, Texas
FAR LEFT: An Air Tractor with electrostatic spray nozzles.
AIRCRAFT – AG CAT
1972 Ag-Cat G-164A. S/N 926, TT Airframe 7,692, P&W R-1340-AN-1 (600 HP), TT SMOH 295, 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 in the past done by Hershey Flying Service & Wallace Air Repair. Last Annual Inspection 09/2023. Airplane is currently located in Seminole, TX. $65,000.
For questions and more pictures contact Tim: 432-788-7309
1976 B Model Ag Cat -1 Garrett Engine, Less than 100 hrs. on fresh overhaul engine, SATLOC M3, 330-gallon hopper, 38inch gate box, Agrinautics spray system, and Breckenridge spreader. Call Jack for more details at 530-682-6740
1978 Ag Cat C Model - A/C, Super 6 Garrett Engine, SATLOC M3, 500-gallon hopper, Agrinautics spray system, and Breckenridge spreader, 38 in. gate box. Call Jack for more details at 530-682-6740
1975 Grumman G164, P&W 985-15B, Time since overhaul 440, Banner Aircraft, Dual Comm, VOR, transponder ADS-B Hershey Wings, extended TW. Hook, Smoke, 500 Letters, all lines, grapples, lead poles & hardware. 80 Gal. Hopper intact if you want to convert. $49,000. Call Mike at 813-390-5402
Call Jim Uselton at 785-706-1105 for more information
2023 Air Tractor 802A-1001, PT6-67AG, Brackett Air Filter in X-Flow Frame, Hartzell 5 Blade Prop, MVP50T, Kawak Engine Control, 308 Fuel, Hatfield SPF, Stainless Steel Spray System with Aluminum Agrinautics Spray Pump, Large Electric Fan and Brake, Garmin G4 with IF3 Flow Control, 50% Boom Kit, Right Hand Boom Shutoff, Reinforced Boom Hangers, Quick Detach Center Boom Cap, Smoker, 7.5” Hydraulic Gate, Hydraulic Wingman, Black Horizontals, Rear View Mirror. Available Fall of 2024 with fresh annual, fresh HSI, and around 1200 hours TT. Call Rick Turner with Neal Aircraft at 940-564-6822 for the price
2017 Air Tractor 502B-3080 N308LA, 4200 Hours TTAF, 3/23/24 Annual, PT6A-34AG, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/Intelliflow, VG’s, Smoker, Hatfield auto fuel, Hershey Wire Cutters, AFS check valves with CP-11’s, Lane Fan with electric brake, Garmin 345 Audio panel with Garmin GTR 225 Comm, digital artificial horizon and ADSB out transponder. 800 Hours
Since Hot Section by Standard Aero, 1,950 hours since Prop Overhaul by San Antonio Propeller. $750,000 USD See spec sheet for more details.
Call Pat at 956-421-4545 or email pat@svatexas.com
2008 Air Tractor 802A, N194BM, PT6A67AG, Tanker 819, TTAF: 1549, TTE: 3895.4, TSO: 1281.4, TSHOT: 183.5, FRDS Gen 3 gate. Available this fall. For price call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
1992 Air Tractor 401, TTAF 5571, TPE331-1101Z TTE 7554, Time since overhaul 4350, Time since hot section 488.2. Located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, $350,000. Call Taylor Freeman at Vertical Vegetation Management, LLC at 229-603-3118
2009 Air Tractor AT-402B, N422RD, PT6A34AG, Cascade Inlet, Smoker, Right-hand boom shutoff, Night work lights, Stainless spray system, AFTT and ETT is 30hrs. $975,000.
Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
2004 Air Tractor 802A, TTAE 9606, TSHS 700, Great shape, Hatfield fuel system on both sides, load system with Reabe hopper gauge on both sides, Reabe canopy, stainless steel AFS nozzles, G4 with flow control, 7”gate, Amsafe belt, pulsating light, 10,000 hrs left on wings, over $600k into it in last 3 years. Fresh annual. $975,000.
Call 605-924-6891
2024 Air Tractor AT-802A-67AG- October Delivery. Factory Options Include: Garmin audio panel, radio, transponder, and Smoker.
Call Southeastern Aircraft Sales for details: 772-461-8924
1995 Air Tractor 802, 67AG, N61246, TT: 3533.1, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67AG TT: 2842.6 SHSI: 963.9, Hartzell HC-B5MA-3D SOH: 361, Last annual inspection: 10-2024, 374 gallon fuel Air Tractor fire gate, Spray pump with Weathero fan, Ag Nav Guia with flow control, Aluminum booms with CP nozzles, Dual side loader, Single point fuel, RH boom shut off, Dual cockpit with dual controls, S-TEC 50 A/P and much more! Aircraft is located in Helena, AR KHEE. Call Now! $850,000. Call South Delta Aviation at 479-935-4891
1997 Air Tractor 401B -1029, TT 5449.4, PW1340-AN2 ETSMOH 766.3, ETSIRAN 0 (Covington), PSMOH 2305.8, PTSIRAN 0 (Prop Works) All AD’s complied with, All complete logs since new, Annual done 09/24/2024. $265,000. Call Bob at 507-430-5114
2011 Air Tractor 502B, 5695 TT Airframe and engine. Satloc G4 with Intelliflow, VG’s, Glass canopy, Hatfield auto fuel, AFS check valves with CP-11’s, Right boom shutoff, Comm radio, ADSB out transponder, Lane fan with electric brake, Smoker. Clean North Dakota airplane since new. Will be sold with fresh annual and hot section inspection. $705K. Call Jess at 701-370-2640
2008 Air Tractor AT-602 N602MS, Reduced by $100K, 4210 TTAE, Zero time on engine since $500K spent due to FOD damage. 0 time since new blades, (PT + CT) Other work done due to FOD damage, Compressor work completed, all records from Dallas Airmotive upon request. New propeller installed at 3,810 hours, Large fuel 280 gallons, Hatfield fuel, SATLOC w/ Flow Control, Radio console, Night lights, No airframe damage, hangared & mostly owner flown, fresh annual date of sale. Call Dow at 573-225-8019
1989 Air Tractor 402 - TTAF 5690, P&W PT6A-21 TTE 12,000, TSOH 1085, Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-3D TT 1085. Aircraft modified in accordance with FAA letter SL#80E, New CT+PT blades at engine overhaul, Satloc M3 GPS, New flow control, New drop boom kit, New Reabe digital hopper gauge, Very clean airplane. $360,000. Call Tim at 701-799-8629
1982 Air Tractor 400 - converted 301. Aircraft will be sold ready to work with fresh annual. Wings done at Georges Aircraft at 12,566TT, new paint 2016 in great shape no corrosion. G4 with Falcon light bar and flow control. 38-inch gate box. New stainless Booms. Spreader comes with the plane. Hydraulic wingman installed. 402 gear with new tail spring. All A/C component’s new air blows COLD! Vortex Generators and all LED lighting. Logs and pictures available upon request.
Aircraft will come with a 1k GAL water trailer with 660. gal Jet A tank. $300,000. Call 731-514-9331
1996 Air Tractor 402B, PT6-15, TTAC 8257, 161 since wing spar AD C/W, 163 SHSI, 300 SPOH, Satloc G4 w/Intelliflow, Cycle sheet available, new style Air tractor, air intake & Cowl. $550,000. Call Donnie Ripley at 830-275-1127
2016 Air Tractor 802, N557CF - TT 2850, TT Prop 2850, MVP-50, VG kit, AM Safe Restraint system, TCI single point fuel, Kawak throttle, Reabe hopper gauge, Heat & AC, Garmin Radio, G5 attitude indicator, Ag pilot X & flow control, Right boom shut off, Hopper camera, California, Pictures & logs ready to send. $1,250,000. Call or text Jared at 208-301-0683
1990 Air Tractor AT-401- NDH, 3766 TT, 1173 SMOH, Moving Map Display, Cleveland Wheel Brakes, Windshield Cleaner, Complete Logbooks. Avionics: Digital EGT/CHT/OAT Gauge Moving Map Display;Additional Options: Cleveland Wheel Brakes, Windshield Cleaner, Airframe. Airframe: has 3766 Hours Total Time. Engine: 1173 SMOH Pratt & Whitney R1340. No Damage History. $169,900. Call Erik at 502-759-4911
2022 Air Tractor 802-0966, N966FA (2100 hrs), PT6A-65AG, 308 Gal Fuel, MVP 50, Hatfield Fuel System, Smoker, Lane Electric Brake/Fan, R/H Boom Shutoff Ball Type Manual, Stainless Steel Spray System, Stainless Steel Dual Load System, Reinforced boom hangers, Kawak power controls, Electric DG/RC Aleen, Short Lower panel, X Flow air filter Comm, Trans, ADSB IN/OUT, Stainless Steel Camlocks, VGs (Delta Wing), Camloc T-Boom (welded up), Satloc G4, IF3 Controller, 7.5 Hydraulic Gate, Wingman (Auger and Door Opener),
End Boom electric cut-offs. Will come with stainless half set of booms. Call/Text 731-592-3375 for price/details
2011 AT-402B, PT6-15AG, 4485.6 Hobbs and TT, Storm Cutters, AgPilotX w/Flow Control, Turbine Conversions Fuel, ECI Fuel Flow, Amsafe, Reabe Hopper Gauge with Left and Right read-out, VG’s, Garmin SL40 Comm, Right Boom shut off Valve, CP11 Nozzles, End of boom bleed back lines, Side Mirror, Pump Brake, Hatfield fuel system, Electronic International fuel flow, Heater/ AC, Smoker, Wind washer, 2-inch dry brake, Transland Inline Strainer, LED Nav lights and strobes. Clean Northern aircraft! Contact Heath at 605-933-0399
2021 Air Tractor AT802A, PT6A-65AG, 2380
TT Airframe, Engine, and Propeller. 625 Since HSI at Covington. Times are approximate due to aircraft still working. Nice clean northern aircraft that is mechanic flown!! AgPilot-X w/ flow control, Kwak throttle, Side discharge on gatebox, Storm Cutters, Storm Shield, AFS Booms w/ RT Boom valve, Reabe Electric Gate, Reabe Hopper Gauge L & R read out, Reabe Clear Canopy, Load Hawg, Turbine Conversions centerpoint fuel, Aera 660, GTR225, GMA 345, GDL 52R, and flashing Nose lights. Call 605-933-0399 with any questions
1997 Air Tractor 402B-15, N5006K. Clean, well maintained, good looking mid-western aircraft. TTAF 7637, PT6-15, TTE 9820, 3765 SIRAN, 1142 SHSI, Wing spar not due until 13,673 TT or 6036 hrs remaining. It was refurbished 3700 hrs ago by Georges. This included hopper, new paint with SS fasteners, new windshield and door glass, and skins replaced as needed. Satloc Bantam, Lane brake, Hatfield, Reabe hopper gauge, AmSafe Airbags, Storm Cutters, and VG’s. This is a good flying load hauler and was the favorite of my fleet. The only reason I am selling is because I recently moved into 602s and unfortunately no longer need her. Logs upon request. It is in getting a fresh annual with all new landing gear. $510K. Call or text Waylon Woods at 308-224-6283, or waylon@woodsaviation.com
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2016 Air Tractor AT-802, New to the market 2016 AT-802 with a -65AG. TTAE 4030, Engine since hot section 750, Hartzell HC-B5MP-3F TT 4030, SatlocFalcon with flow control. Hatfield bottom load fuel. Transland 10 vane spreader. Stainless CP 09 spray Nozzles. Wingman auger system. Garmin radios with ADSB in and out. Annual 4/24 Prop IRAN 4/24. Aircraft to be delivered with fresh hot. $1,095,000. Call Charlie at 318-235-0187
1998 Air Tractor 602, N5185E, TTAE 11,998.0, PT6A-60 8/24 Fresh 100 hr. inspection. Prop TT 11,998.0. Single point fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, ADSB-IN & Out, Stratus 31 transponder, Starter generator & engine driven boost pump replaced at HSI, Fresh bleed air diaphragm 7/24, Fuel nozzles replaced 8/24, 350 hrs. HSI all-new CT blades, Iran FCU 10/23, Engine driven high pressure replaced 3/24, Engine fuel oil heater replaced 8/23. No known damage history. $579K. Call Mid-Continent at 800-325-0885
2023 Air Tractor 502XP, 872 hours TT on Engine, AF & Prop, Lane fan & brake, CP11 Nozzles, Load Hog, Hatfield & bottom load fuel, 3-inch load valve, stainless steel booms, heat & air, Tail spring protector, stainless steel fasteners, Storm cutters, new tail wheel tire, AgPilot X & flow control, Fresh annual in Oct. 2024, MVP system, radios. Not retiring, only downsizing. $1,525,000 OBO. Call Rod at 701-321-0768
1979 Air Tractor 400 - “Red” N550BH, Hopper quantity 475 gallons Bailey hopper conversion, Reabe clear view canopy, Reabe hopper gauge with side view, 38” gatebox, 180 gallons of fuel, Single point fueling (Hatfield), Dropdown booms, Electric spray pump brake, Ag Pilot X with flow control, Hobbs 1,496.4hr, AFTT 7,709 hr, Time remaining on wings 2,141 hr, Eddie current due in 1,281 hr, Hartzell prop HC-
B3TN-3D, TSO 741.8 hr, Pratt and Whitney PT6-27, TSO 4,163.7 hr, TSHIS 1,804.2 hr. Good cycles remaining. $295,000. Call Jeremy at 815-718-5300
1997 Air Tractor 602-65AG, N5015K, TT 8455, 4000 Since Covington LOH, Prop 1600 TT, 4270 Hrs remaining on wings, Fast Start, Falcon Pro GPS & Flow control, Reabe Hopper gauge, Kawak Throttle quadrant, Single point fuel & low-level warning system, Storm Shield, Wingman, AC & Heat, Full spray gear & spreader, Currently working, Central Arkansas, Fresh annual & Hot with sale. Text or call for logs & pictures. $650K. Call Jared at 208-301-0683 or Jordan at 208-301-4162
2015 Air Tractor 602-65 N602JP, TTAF 4019, TTE 3961, Prop TT 2268, 266 SHOT, 2481 Remaining on Wings, 2000 remaining on Gear, Reabe hopper gauge, Heat & AC, G4 & flow control, 10” Vondron Hydraulic, Single point 228 gal fuel. $925,000. Call or text for logs & pictures. Call Jared Segebartt at 208-301-0683 or Jordan Nelson at 208-301-4162
2003 Air Tractor 602-45R, N602RS, 1197HP, TT 6461, 4870 SMOH 650 SHOT, Fast Start, G4 GPS & flow control, Kawak throttle, single point fuel, 210 gal, Storm shield window, wings & gear done last year at the factory, approximately 300 hrs since, AC & Heat, Reabe hopper gauge, Singlepoint fuel with low fuel warning system. The plane is currently working. Central AR. $550K Text or call for logs & pictures. Call Jared Segebartt at 208-301-0683 or Jordan Nelson at 208-301-4162
2021 Air Tractor 802 DC, 2021 DC 802
-67AG, N870JT, TT 1430, Hydraulic flaps & Gate 10”, Wingman, Falcon GPS & flow control L8 lightbar, Raebe hopper gauge, 302 gal fuel & single point, Garmin Radio & transponder, PS audio panel, CP 09 nozzles, AC & Heat, Tail deflector, LED lights,
Smoker, Central AR currently working. Fresh Annual with sale. $1,750,000. Call or text for logs and pictures. Call Jared Segebartt at 208-301-0683 or Jordan Nelson at 208-301-4162
2021 Air Tractor 802-65AG, 1117 Hours, Satloc G4, Flow Control, Transland 7 1/2” Hydraulic Gate, Wingman, CP11’s with swivels, 15,20,25, AFS check valves, Lane Brake, Smoker, A/C, LED Pulse Nose Lights, Fresh Annual, Always Hangared. Ready to go! $1,750,000. Call 573-820-3446 for more information
1991 Air Tractor 502B - ACTT: 9067, PT6-34AG ETSN: 12,162, Hartzell 3 Blade Prop, VG’s, Single Point Fuel, CP Nozzles, Smoker, Lane Electric Fan and Brake, Ag Pilot X GPS with flow control, Transland Electric Wingman, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Storm Cutters, ADSB Out, Transponder, PS Engineering PAR 200A Audio Panel/Com, Garmin G5, 8,600 Hours left on Wing Spar done in 2021. $450,000. Call Scott at 573-683-0893
2017 Air Tractor 802, N869SS S/N 802-0696, 4331 Hours Total Time, PT6A-65AG s/n PCE-PN0305, HSI done at 3557 hours, HCB5MP-3F S/N EVA-3529, IRAN at 2577 hours, G4 Satloc w/flow control, VP 50, Turbine Conversions Single Point Fuel, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Hydraulic Wingman, PAR 200 Com Radio, Transponder. $995,000
Call Ryan Wells at 308-991-3432
2016 Air Tractor 802-65, 4100 TT, 308 fuel, G4 Wingman.
Call Neal Aircraft at 940-564-6822 for pricing
2024 Air Tractor 502XP, FTO, radios, in stock.
Call Farm Air Inc. at 877-715-8476
2024 Air Tractor AT-602, FTO, radios, in stock.
Call Farm Air Inc. at 877-715-8476
2003 Air Tractor 802AF C-GZRH - TTAE 1803.0, HC-B5MA-3D Propeller, TTSO 147.0, Last overhaul date Jan. 2023. Transponder GTX345 Garmin, GPS/COM GNS650XI Garmin, Audio controller GMA350C Garmin, COM GNS255A Garmin, Flight Computer PFD1000 Aspen, 406ELT 345 Artex, Autopilot 50 S-tec, Engine Instrument MVP50 International Electronics, Vortex Generators, GEN III FRDS system, Power quadrant Kawak. Total landings: 2193, Total cycles: 1329. The aircraft comes with complete spray equipment for forestry with Ag-Nav GUIA + Micronair AU4000 atomizers with brakes. $2,200,000 USD “Open to Offers.” Contact Dave Frisch at Portage Aircraft at 204-857-4151, sales@portageaircraft.ca or Mario Morales at mmorales@forestpeotectionlimited.com or 506-261-5023
2001 Air Tractor 802AF C-FFPL - TTAE 1935.4, Engine TTSN 1955.4, HC-B5MA3D Propeller, TTSO 221.4, Last overhaul date Jan. 2021. Transponder GTX345 Garmin, GPS/COM GNS650XI Garmin, Audio controller GMA350C Garmin, COM GNS255A Garmin, Flight Computer PFD1000 Aspen, 406ELT 345 Artex, Autopilot 50 S-tec, Engine Instrument MVP50 International Electronics. Dual cockpit, Rudder pedals, power lever, and control stick, GEN III FRDS system. Total landings: 2873 Total cycles: 1586. The aircraft comes with complete spray equipment for forestry with Ag-Nav GUIA + Micronair AU4000 atomizers with brakes. $2,200,000 USD “Open to Offers.” Contact Dave Frisch at Portage Aircraft at 204-857-4151, sales@portageaircraft.ca or Mario Morales at mmorales@forestpeotectionlimited.com or 506-261-5023
2019 Air Tractor 502XP - 1550 hrs
$1,180,000 USD, Air Conditioning, Hopper Rinse Tank, 234 Gallon Fuel Capacity, Lane Electric Brake, 3” Load, Right boom shutoff, Left and right work lights, Vertical speed indicator, LED Taxi Lights, Fire extinguisher, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Stainless spray system, with stainless loading valve,
Garmin 225, VHF AM/XM/FM music audio panel, Satloc G4, Forestry flow meter, and auto boom, Intelliflow flow control, CP 11 Nozzles with swivels, Stainless inline Strainer, Hatfield bottom load fuel, Stainless steel spray system, Compro Smoker, Vortex Generators, Stainless Steel Cam-Locks. Clean Canadian Airplane. Call Mike at 1-204-745-8484
2023 Air Tractor 602 -65AG only 2 seasons! 350 Hrs total time since new NDH. Avionics: Farm UHF Icom, Garmin GMA 345 audio panel, Garmin GTR 225 VHF, Garmin ADSB In/Out Transponder GTX-345, Artex E-04 ELT. Guidance system: Satloc Falcon, Intelliflow 3 w/Flow Control, Forestry flow meter. Options: 292 Gallon Fuel Capacity, Dual Garmin USB Chargers, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Left-hand flight grip, Air Tractor GPS antenna mount, MDM importation, CP 09 Nozzles, J tubes, Stainless inline Strainer, Hatfield bottom load fuel, Smoker, Storm cutters, Electric right boom shut-off wired to GPS. Call Dave at Portage Aircraft for pricing at 1-204-870-2828
2024 Air Tractor 504 - Ferry time only! Aircraft is currently home in Canada, set it up the way you want!
Call Dave at Portage Aircraft for pricing at 1-204-870-2828
2022 Air Tractor 802A - dual cockpit with 1450 hrs since new. P&W -65, TTAE 1450. Going in for the hot section and annual in November. It has 305-gallon fuel tanks with a Hatfield fuel controller. The GPS system is an AgPilot X with flow control, a Reabe 7.5” electric gate, and a wingman auger. Avionics include Garmin radio, transponder, and audio panel with ADSB in and out. LED pulse lights, LED strobes, and tail lights. It has an MVP-50 with AFS check valves and CP11 TT nozzles on the AFS-coated booms with electric 50% boom shutoffs and an AFS-coated T boom. $1,950,000. Call Jeremy at 870-219-9595
2021 Air Tractor 502XP, 2021 AT-502XP, Like new condition, one owner, owner flown. Bantam w/Inteliflow, bottom load fuel, CP11 Nozzles, Heat/Air, Radio and ABS out, Lane Fan Brake, TTAF, engine, and
Prop 729. $1,500,000. Not retiring, only downsizing business. Call Rod at 701-321-0767
2013 Air Tractor 402B, One of the bestequipped 402s around TTAE 4777, PT6-15, TTSHOT 1319, Hartzell 3-blade, TTProp 4777, Prop Time Since Overhaul 686, Bantam GPS with IntelliFlow Gen2, Garmin GTR200B Comm, GTX-327 Transponder, ADS-B out, Hatfield Single Point, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Shadin fuel computer, Storm Cutters, Storm Shield, Fast Start, Dynon D3 EFIS Synthetic Vision, Lane brake and fan, AmSafe restraint, LED lights, Smoker, January 2024 Annual, fresh annual and HSI included with sale. New A/C Compressor and A/C Flush, Midlife FCU inspection at 4687. $630,000. Call Jay at 515-961-4026 for more information
Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892 for more information
2018 Air Tractor 502XP, 12382 TT AF, Prop and Engine, Hot Section at 382 hrs. ago by Covington, Prop IRAN 382 hrs. ago, CP11 Nozzles, Bottom load fuel, Bantam w/InteliFlow, Lane Fan & Brake, Wingman, Comes with radios and ASB out. North Dakota airplane, no fertilizer, no corrosion. Flying now and ready to work! $975K. Call Rod at 701-321-0767
2010 Air Tractor AT-802A-PT6A-67AG, TTAF/E: 7362, Satloc G4 w/flow, Becker comm radio, Vondran 10inch gate, flashing LED lights on nose and LED nav lights, MVP, load hog, Reabe hopper gauge, MVP 50, fast start, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, full spray gear and spreader, many additional new parts that can be explained over the phone. 455 hours since SPOH
with new blades, 65 hours since new PT Blades from Standard Aero, 65 hours since new CT blades from EOS, 65 hours since extensive HSI, March Annual. Additional pictures of the plane and logbooks available upon request. $975,000. Call Allen with any questions at 979-243-4114
2008 Air Tractor AT-402B -15AG N281LA Serial No. 402B-1201, Aircraft has been owned and operated in the Midwest and is very clean. Recent hot section inspection, propeller overhaul, and June 2024 annual. New main gear, tailspring, and hardware installed at annual. Options Included: Lane Electric Brake and Ground Adjustable Fan, Smoker, Bottom loading fuel system, Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, VHF Comm Radio, Garmin 496, CP Nozzles, AmSafe Inflatable Restraint System, Electronics International Fuel Flow Meter, Vortex Generators, LED Lights All Around with Bayou Pulse Lights, Right Hand Boom Shut-Off, Transland In-Line Strainer, Analog Gauges. Great aircraft and ready to work. $735K. Call Lane Aviation at 800-231-6376
2010 Air Tractor AT-402B -15AG, N976CW, Aircraft has been owned and operated in the Midwest and is very clean. Recent hot section inspection and June 2024 annual. FCU Midlife was completed at 2,728 hours, propeller was overhauled at 2,933. New main gear, tailspring, and hardware installed at annual. Lane Electric Brake and Ground Adjustable Fan, Smoker, Bottomloading fuel system, Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, VHF Comm Radio, Garmin 496, TeeJet Nozzles, AmSafe Inflatable Restraint System, Electronics International Fuel Flow Meter, Vortex Generators, LED Lights All Around with Bayou Pulse Lights, Right Hand Boom Shut-Off, Transland In-Line Strainer, Analog Gauges. Great aircraft and ready to work. $725,000. Call Lane Aviation at 800-231-6376
2008 Air Tractor 502B, 2008 AT-502B, S/N 2630, TTAE 5470, PT6-34AG, HSI completed by Covington at 4442.6 TT, Hartzell 3 Blade Prop, 216 Gallon Fuel, VG’s, Single Point Fuel, CP Nozzles, Smoker, Lane Electric Fan and Brake, Satloc Bantam with G4 Screen and G7 Lightbar, Garmin 660 GPS. $695,000. Call Rick at Neal Aircraft at 940-564-6822
2023 Air Tractor 802A, -1089 N609LM, PT6A-65AG, 1,000 TT, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Smoker, 308 Gallon Fuel, Pulse Lights, Fast Start, Amphibious Float Prep, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Avionics Package, Falcon w/IF3 Flowcontrol. Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213 for the price
2018 Air Tractor 802A -0768 N80393, PT6A65AG, 3,500 TT, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Pulse Lights, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Air Repair 10” Hydraulic Gate, G4 w/Flowcontrol, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Wingman, Air Repair Tail Deflector, Trig ADS-B Out System. $1,250,000. Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
Locks, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Pulse Lights, Single Point Fuel, 7 1/2” Hydraulic Gate w/Transland Controller, G4 w/Flowcontrol Wingman, Tail Deflector, X-Flow System, 308 Gallon Fuel. $1,550,000. Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
2022 Air Tractor 802A -0944 N347ER, PT6A-65AG, 2,600 TT, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, G4 w/ Flowcontrol, Wingman, X-Flow System, 308 Gallon Fuel. Comm Radio. $1,350,000. Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
1989 AIR TRACTOR 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. $475K. Call 306-786-3345
1994 AIR TRACTOR 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. $575K. Call 306-786-3345
1991 Air Tractor AT-401 -TTAF 3162.5, P&W R1340, TTE 934.5, Hamilton Standard 3 Blade - 23D40-51, TTProp 507. Very low hours, well maintained, G4 Satloc Bantam,
1997 Air Tractor AT-502B - N5063N, PT6A-34AG, TTSN: 14,270.5, TTSHS: 26.2 (8/24/2023 @ 4209.3), HOBBS: 4270.5, Fresh Annual, TTSA: 44, SATLOC G4, Factory Air & Heat, Smoker, ADSB Out, Transponder, Com Radio, Laser Altimeter, Wingman, Side Load Fuel, Kawak Throttle, Reabe Hopper Gauge, A LOT OF TIME LEFT ON THE WINGS, Flown Regularly, Hangared when not in use. $425,000 Price negotiable. For more information, call Duston Bailey at 318-525-5880 or 318-722-0002
1998 Air Tractor AT-402B -7618hrs TT airframe; ~3800hrs TT engine, 484hrs since hot section, willing to do pending sale. Hartzell 3-bladed prop 784hrs since OH. Brand new spars and fresh annual. Will install guidance system of choice, comes with booms, pump, and electric brake. $675K OBO. Contact +1 (979) 543-5272
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. Contact Farm Air at 877-715-8476
2018 Air Tractor 602 Late model, low time, 2018 AT-602. 3600hrs Total Time. G4, center point fuel, AFS check valves, CP flat fans. Call 979-541-7864
1977 Cessna 188 Ag Truck - Good condition - last annual was May 2024, 1252 - SMOH - Yates Lycoming IO540, 5972 - TTAF, 148 -
SPOH, Engine monitor, VG’s, Ag tips, Horton Stol kit, big tail wheel, CP11 nozzles, Crop Hawk, Dyna Nav GPS, Spreader pan and many extra parts. $150,000. Call Doug with any questions at 262-620-1010
1974 Cessna 188B - Clean 1974 Cessna 188B with super boom, wind-driven pump, super boom, Leading Edge cuff, and new SATLOC Bantam GPS system. TSMOH 1249, Airframe 10,081. $105K. Call 785-614-3548 or Travis at 785-738-7437
Cessna A185F, N185HR, Model: A185F, TTAE: 475 original hours. Comes with fresh annual. Make offer. Located in Springfield, Colorado. $575K. Contact Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $102,000. Call Reggie Odom at 850-336-0554
AIRCRAFT – PIPER
1977 Piper PA-36-300, N57846, S/N 367760017, Tach and TTAF 6588.36, Last annual done at TTAF 6577.66 on 5/7/24. AD2021-11-16 part H 1-5 due at TTAF 9633.94. Lycoming IO-540-K1G5, S/N RL11689-48E, TTE 6577.66, TSMOH 300.46, Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF, S/N CH38596B, TSMOH 300.46. Call Jim Uselton at 785-706-1105 for more information
1977 Piper PA-36-400 Johnston Conversion, TTAF 6883, Lycoming IO-720-A1A-C-A1B TTE 6883, TSOH 1770, 430 SIRAN, Hartzell HC-C3YR Propeller, TTProp 2651, 2875 hours on wing spars, New center section, New right fuel bladder, New windshield, JPI 700 8 position engine monitor, KY 96A comm, ADSB in and out, Satloc M3 with Raven flow control, Right-hand boom shut off,
AIRCRAFT – CESSNA
CP 11T nozzles, AFS check valves, Smoker, Flagger, Electric brake, Lane fan, VG’s, Air Tractor paint scheme. Call Greg at 605-350-4536
1976 Piper PA-36-286 Turbine, Turbine Brave, Low AFTT 2021.1, 1199.1 TSMOH, 1199.1 Since New Prop, Airframe Rebuild/ Conversion, Wing Center Section/Spar Caps/Upper and Lower Wing Attach Bolts, Panels, Paint, Glass, Fuel Bladders, Air Conditioner, CP 09’s, Stainless Booms, AFS Check Valves, Lane Electric Fan Brake, AgPilot X GPS, VG’s and Electronics International Engine Monitor. Will not find a nicer Brave or easier flying Ag Plane. Great Rookey turbine time builder. $325K. Call or text Lane at 478-488-0253 or midgaaviation@yahoo.com
1978 Piper PA-36-300, N125HB, S/N 36-7860021, Tach and TTAF 5679.8. The last annual was done at TTAF 5655.7 on 6/1/23. Lycoming IO-540-K1G5, S/N L-1741948, TTE 5679.8, TSMOH 1564.9, Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF TSMOH 1578.8. Call Jim Uselton at 785-706-1105 for more information
1965 Piper PA-25-235, TTAE 500, Lycoming 0-540-A1A5 Engine 500 hrs. since overhaul, McCauley B3D32C412 Propeller TT 400. Great plane to build time. Light bar, Smoker, Flager, Seeder, Good fabric, It is currently in the shop for annual; all ADs will be compliant. $65,000. Call 308-430-2384
1975 Piper PA-25-250, D Model, Lycoming 0-540-B2C5, SMOH: 209.1 AFTT:4265.4, Annual 12/21/23, McCauley 1A200FA Propeller, time since overhaul 1052.4, Pump with electric brake, CP-09 tips, New Battery, KX155 Comm Radio, Smoker, Flagger, Not installed SatLoc G4 will sell with or without GPS. Logs are Complete. Very well maintained and always hangared. $85,000. Call 605-380-6113
1971 Thrush S2R -5A-252D, 2500 hrs since complete Goering rebuild. Metal tail, heavy gear, 4,000+ hours remain on spar caps, spar caps and leading edges done at ASI a couple seasons ago. This has been our back up airplane, so has not had much use since spar caps and leading edges were done. Super booms, stainless CP’s, electric R/H boom shut off, smoker, rinse tank, Kawak, Ag Pilot X, iPad in dash, com radio, 200 gal fuel, VG’s, 525-gallon hopper, fast start, electric lane fan/brake. Has never done fertilizer, although it will come with a new spreader. Clean northern airplane. Several spare parts to go with: tailwheel assembly, MLG wheel and tire assembly, O/H’d start/ gen, and an FCU. Engine has about 2500 hrs on Hot. Still makes same torque/temp as the day I brought it home from Randy’s. I have a couple engine options available. Can sell as is, or with a fresh hot from CD, or a 0 since complete O/H super 6. Call Brady at 605-461-1823
1996 Super 6 Thrush -(840 hp), 490 gal, 2472 Remining on Spar Caps, 510 since HSI/GBI. Cool start, VG’s, Shadin Fuel Flow, 138 gal fuel, Hatfield single point fuel, A/C, Bantam (large screen w/flow), Integrated
COMM/FM radio system, Transponder, Stainless Phillips Camlocs, AFS check valves/CP11’s. Nice, clean airplane. Ready to go! $395K.
Call 509-336-1007
2020 Thrush 710 -*Airframe Only* Very, Very Clean! This aircraft suffered a ground loop in 2021 with only about 150 hours on the clock. The damage from the incident was concentrated to the wing center section (replaced with new) and the right wing (skins replaced with new). Anything else that was damaged has been repaired, and/or parts replaced by our shop of excellent mechanics that specialize in heavy airframe maintenance. This is a one of a kind 710 Airframe that has a special wing center section that was purchased NEW from Thrush and was made with auxiliary fuel bulk heads providing an estimated additional 100+ gallon fuel capacity (Roughly 330 gallons total) This is the ONLY Aerial application equipped 710 in the world that has this capability. The project is about 90% complete and we are mainly waiting on a motor & prop from the next Owner to finish! Originally the aircraft had a PT6A-67AG engine, but could be a -65 if desired. Aircraft Equipment: Dual Cockpit with rear seat and Dual controls! Turbine Conversions Single Point Fuel System; LED Leading edge Lights; Hopper Rinse System; Smoker Electronics International MVP-50T (x2, Front and Rear); Garmin G5 EFIS; New Aluminum booms; Zee Airconditioning and Heat; Windshield Wiper/Washer. Asking $999,999 for the completed airframe with an owner furnished Motor & Prop, ready to fly! Call 320-587-7615
2009 Thrush S2HG-T65, Thrush 550 with -60. TTAE 7010.8, Time since hot section 469.8, Hartzell Propeller HC-B5MP-3CProp TT 7010.8, Time since overhaul 5.1. Very well-equipped aircraft, including Amsafe restraints and ADSB. This aircraft is ready to go. Would be interested in trading for an Air Tractor. Call 605-350-4536
1974 Thrush S2R -1974 Thrush S2R PT6-21, TTAF
Hot Section will
be done at sale. Prop SMOH 2321.5 Satloc M3, Crophawk Standard spray system with SS booms, 28000hr spar caps350hr inspections do apply upgraded instrument panel and night working lights. $295K OBO. Call Rex at 252-809-9010, 252-809-9040, or 252-935-5000
1974 Thrush N4865X-2 -Lightweight! A real performer, 940 HP 485 gallon hopper, TT 11900, 13880 SHOT, 5579 remaining on spar cap, Hartzell prop 1120.5 TT, 0 since IRAN, Factory wing extensions, Micro VG kit, Kawak Throttle, Bantom GPS, Empty weight 4333 LBS, $325K. Call Jared 208-301-0683
1989 Thrush Ayres S2R T-34 142. TTAF 15,721. PT6-34 TTE 19,915. 1,339 since HOT. Hartzell Prop Model HC-B3TN-3D, 988 since O/H. 29,000 hr Wings Installed by Factory in 2009. 4,396 hrs since New. V/G’s. Satloc G4 with L7 Lite-Bar and Intelliflow. Smoker, Harbor Air-Con. Load Hawg, SS Booms with CP Nozzles. Single Point Fuel. This Aircraft has been maintained and updated by the same company since new. Fresh Annual in September of 2024. Ready to go to work. $400K. Give us a call. Thank you. Call Scott, 870-830-0572, and Mark, 870-830-1231
1999 Thrush 510 N40145. P&W PT6A-34AG 7114, TTSN, Starts: 2182, S/N PCE-PH0487, 2556 TTS Covington Lite Overhaul, Flights:22148, Date & time of last H.S.I. 12/1/21 1297 hrs. since Hot Section, Hartzell HC-B3 TN-3D 13028 TTSN, 2764 TTSOH, 510-gallon hopper, new batteries G-6381E, 3” dual load line (Installed 4/17/24), 41-inch hopper gate, Wing VG’s, SSF Dry spreader, Kawak Quadrant, CP Nozzles & Check Valves, 230 Gallon Fuel Cap, Auto Cal flow control, Satloc G4, Agrinautics 2 inch Pump, Garmin 225 radio, Electric pump break, Garmin G5 flight Inst., 2 inch SS Transland Spray Valve, Harbour A/C, 1.5-inch alum booms, Smoker, RT side half boom shut-off, Night work lights, ServAero springtail wheel assy., LED boom hangar lights, engine bleed air cockpit heat, Low fuel warning lights. WINGS: New factory lower spar caps installed 5/8/2014,
CLASSIFIEDS
Airfram TAC 8281. Replace factory spar caps every 5400 hrs. 4091 on spar caps. Comes with a spare set of wings with 2041 hrs remaining, Wing spar Eddy Current INSPECTION AD 2006-07-15, last eddy inspection: 4/5/2022 11521 TAC hrs., Next Eddy inspection due at 12765 TAC hrs. Logs and pictures ready to send. $525K. Call Jared Segebartt at 208-301-0683
2011 Thrush S2R-T34 N7005B TTAE 6707.04, PT6A-34AG, Hartzell HC-B4TN3C/T10702NS Propeller TT 2597.23, MVP-50T, Cascade Inlet, Aero Led Lights, Standard Gate 5”, Compro-Smoker, Vortex Generators, Single Point Fuel, Hemisphere GPS Bantam, Load Hawg, Intelliflow. Prop installed at Hobbs 657.66 3/11/21, Custom Kit CK-AG-51, Battery Kit. Call Mid-Continent at 800-325-0885
1980 Thrush Ayres S2R-T34 Dual Cockpit - Dual Controls. TTAF: 7509.1. Engine Time Since Hot 15.9 hrs, TSMOH 4308.5 hrs. Metal tail, Satloc Bantam GPS with Flow Control. Harbor Air Conditioner. Garmin Comm Radio. Stainless Steel Booms. CP Nozzles. $440,000. Call Souther Field Aviation at 229-924-2813
1999 Thrush 510, Very clean 1999 510 Thrush. TTAE 7700, P&W -34, TSHS 800. Never fertilized with. It has been in west Texas/eastern New Mexico since new. Ag Pilot X GPS. $450K. Call 575-799-2504
2022 Thrush 710, with PT6A-65AG, N710NW, S2R-T660, S/N: T660-168DC, Dual cockpit single control with standard equipment includes: Single Point Fuel, MVP-50T, A/C & Heat, Garmin G5, Hartzell 5-Blade Propeller, 3” Side Load System, 2” SS Spray System, Streamlined Aluminum Booms, Hopper Rinse System. See spec sheet for all optional equipment. Call Mid-Continent at 800-325-0885
2021 Thrush 710, N701NW, TTAE 1439, PT6A-65AG, Hartzell 5-blade Propeller TT 1439, All standard equipment included. Additional options on aircraft are as follows: Ag PilotX GPS, Ag Laser Altimeter, CP11 Nozzles, Lane Brake and Fan, Stainless Steps, AFS Check Valves, Fast Start, Garmin Comm Radio, AFS Booms, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Garmin Transponder ADSB-OUT, Swathmaster Spreader. The aircraft is in like new condition and equipped well. Call Mid-Continent at 800-325-0885
2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-45R 0 SHOT, O/H Bleed Valves, 0 SMOH Prop, Hydraulic Gate Box, SATLOC G4, Booms and Spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $510,000. Call 979-257-6695
2024 Thrush 710P, For sale 2024 fresh off the assembly line 710P, PT6A-65AG, 5-blade propeller, all standard options, including single-point fuel system, and a smoker system. This airplane is ready to cover some big acres. It can be sold as equipped, or we can get you a quote and equip it with all your requested options. Call North Star Aviation today at 620-356-4528
2024 Thrush 510P2+ - For sale 2024 fresh off the assembly line 510P2+ dual cockpit,
PT6A-140AG, 4 blade propeller, all standard options, dual-cockpit upgrade (includes hopper rinse & rear seat), and a smoker system are already installed. This airplane is ready to cover some acres; it can be sold as equipped, or we can get you a quote and equip it with all your requested options. Call North Star Aviation today at 620-356-4528
1994 Thrush S2R-G6 510 Super 6 - Annual January 2024, Current Hobbs 6700, Spar caps replaced at Hobbs 5636. Big butterfly installed. Options include SATLOC G4 with flow control (not pictured or installed), A/C and heater, VG’s, Right boom shutoff, Airfoil booms, Garmin Comm, Single point fuel, 228-gallon tanks, fast start, Transland pump and electric brake, Four battery conversion - new batteries installed July 2023, New tail spring and head installed at annual. Engine: Garrett TPE331-6-511M Super 6 built by CD Aviation in January 2024, installed in February 2024, 25 hrs SMOH, 25 hrs since CAM, 25 hrs since Hot Section. Prop: 3 blade Hartzell HC-B3TNSE 775 hrs TSOH. CLEAN AIRCRAFT, WELL EQUIPPED AND READY TO WORK! $540K. Contact Jody Perkins at Adcock Flying Service 360-632-5198 for email Jodycperkins@yahoo.com
1992 Thrush Ayres S2R-G6, 1992 Ayres S2R-G6 Airframe, N3105U - No Prop, No Engine - TTAF 6937, MVP-50 Glass Panel, Vortex Generators, 24 Volt Freon Air Conditioner, Aileron Servo, Reabe Hopper Level Indicator, Fabric Tail, WingsCentury Spar Caps 60,000 hrs. life. Call Mid-Continent at 800-325-0885
Pratt & Whitney 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 509-635-1212
1996 Thrush S2R-G6, 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. $432K.
North Star Aviation is the First Lift Aviation Dealer. 620-356-4528
1991 Thrush S2R-T34, 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 812-877-2587
AIRCRAFT – OTHER
2001 BEECH BARON 58 – 1,530 Hours Since New, NDH. Long Range Fuel (192 gal.) Engines Cont. IO550-C3, 1,530 TT, 700 SMOH Both. Props, Hartzell PHCJ3KYF-2UF 1,530 Since New, 430 SMOH, both. Air-conditioned, Rosen Visors. Clean, professionally flown by ATP, A&P. Maintained at an FAA Certified Repair Station. Garmin GTN750xi, GTN650, Dual GI275s (Flight Director & HSI), Garmin GMA35C Integrated Audio, GTX 345(ADSB in/out), Chart View (Flight Stream), King KFC225 AP, DME, TCAS, ADF, King ART2000 Color Radar, WX500 Stormscope, Radar Altimeter, 406 ELT. Original Paint and Leather interior, 8/8. July 24 Annual. Nice, Clean, Low Time Baron. $865,000. Call Pat at 956-421-4545 or pat@svatexas.com
1972 Super Viking – This speedy plane has a fuel injected, 300 horsepower
continental engine. With a low total time of 1313 hours, there is a lot of flying left in this bird. With a Garmin GNC 250XL and a Century autopilot with heading hold, this aircraft is ready to fly. The new owner can fly and upgrade as they see fit. All AD compliant and last annual was 12/15/2023. Hangar kept. Call Robert Neal at Neal Aircraft, 806-828-5892
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. Contact +1 (850) 380-6091
ENGINE - PISTON
GE/Walter M601E-11 - 1986 Walter M601E-11 Engine. Damaged in a prop strike. Selling as is. Price reduced to $8,550. Call 6441-316-9114 or email jordan.j.omstead@gmail.com
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
Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Cylinder Assemblies - 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
Pratt & Whitney R1340 - R1340 Engine Overhaul - New pistons, new bearings, mags, ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company at 903-429-6805
Pratt & Whitney R985-AN1-14B - R985AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New pistons, Bosch mags, ignition harness, carb with warranty outright/exchange. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Company at 903-429-6805
ENGINE - TURBINE
Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34. PT6A-34 PCEPH0404 For Sale, TSN 2565.5, FSN 3526, SSN 911, TSO 81.2, FSO 349, SSO 34, EOS Overhaul. See spec sheet for details. Call Jetset Airmotive for pricing at 817-354-2002
Honeywell/Garrett TPE331-6. (Super conversion STC to -511B) SN: P-27069C. Engine has only 372.2 hours Since MAJOR Overhaul!! And only 4830 hours TT Since NEW! - LOW cycles (status sheet below for download). The following work was just completed at TAE Aerospace: 0 Hours Since - Level 3 Prop strike inspection. 0 Hours Since - Hot section Inspection and Gear box inspection. 0 hours Since - Super
conversion with Bigfoot Mod completed. 0 Hours Since - Overhauled FCU/Prop Governor/Fuel pump installation. Ready to go NOW! Asking $399,999 USD and will consider offers and trades of aircraft and engines! ORRRR...if you have a clean Thrush airframe to sell that would be just begging for this motor, let me know! ASI JET Specializes in Aircraft Sales, Maintenance, and Parts Support. Call ASI Jet Sales at 320-587-7615 for more information! *All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer.
EQUIPMENT - DISPERSAL
Stainless Steal Slimline Spreader - SS slimline spreader, 25” gate, in excellent condition. $6500 OBO.
Call Rick at 204-851-1000 or email rpaull@live.ca
Transland 10” Hydraulic Gate - Used 10” Hydraulic Gate. List price new: $37,765 Sales Price: $17,500.
Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
Sorenson spray tank made for a Piper Super Cub, 80-gallon tank, fiberglass, and stored inside. $500.
Call Don Kothe at +1 (308) 692-3315. Please do not email.
Stainless Steel Booms, Pumps & Nozzles - For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@turbineconversions.com or call +1 (616) 837-9428
Zanoni Equipment Atomizers - New, 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. Contact 616-837-9428
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 +1 (530) 345-9919
Ag Cat - Various Ag Cat Spares available. Please contact us for the price at spares@ orsmondaviation.co.za or +27 58 303 5261 or visit our website at https:// orsmondaviation.co.za/
Spray Equipment - New without warranty spray equipment for all Air Tractor models, including pumps, booms, and nozzles. Call for pricing and availability at 817-456-5450
SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus. Call +1 (701) 642-5777
Miscellaneous Items For Sale - 50 brass T-Jet nozzles complete with swirl plates $125. Transland gate box for hopper SS good condition, 25 inch $250. Cal Max Helmet large, very good, complete w/ face plates. Wired for headset. $250. One alternator, new, 100 amp, adapter for P&W engines, electrical parts for night spraying $300. Many propeller parts are available: Hamilton Standard 2D30 and Stock Stearman parts are available. Call or text Al Mallard at 208-569-3407
EQUIPMENT - 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
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
EQUIPMENT - PARTS
Piper Pa-36 Brave wings with time remaining wanted. If you have or know of wings available, please advise. Thank you. Contact nclambrechts@gmail.com or +084 (455) 866-0
Air Tractor 502 Straight Tip Wings - Set of 502 Straight Tip Wings - Repaired with about 6300 hours remaining on spar. Primed and ready to paint. All paperwork included. $68,000. Call Bill at 979-257-6695
Thrush Wings - Set of Thrush wings - 0 time since Century Spar Caps, 60,000 hrs. life limit, New leading edges, big fuel, primed inside and out. For additional cost, we will paint and deliver. $100K. Call Bill at 979-257-6695
Air Tractor 802A Ram Air Offset Inlet Kit
- ‘Complete Air Tractor AT-802A Ram Air Offset Inlet kit. Ferry time only. List price new: $38,493 Sales price: $25,000. Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
Air Tractor 602 Wings ~6,500, First Run, 0 Since Half Spar. Will sell outright or core credit. Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213 for the price
Kawak Electric Spray Pump - Variable speed high output Kawak electric spray pump. Will dramatically increase the productivity with up to double the output vs. existing electric spray pumps. Pilotcontrolled variable speed output to pump or automatic speed modulation via GPS/
flow control integration.
Call or email for pricing. 541-385-5051 or sales@kawakaviation.com
Kawak Power Stop Throttle QuadrantsAir Tractor 5, 6, 8, and 1002 Kawak power stop throttle quadrants. Feature power lever stop, allowing the pilot to manually set max torque, temp, or Ng for the day. The new power “lever lockout” feature prevents engine over torques when the prop is in feather.
Call or email for pricing. 541-385-5051 or sales@kawakaviation.com.
Thrush Top Hat Header Tank Modification - 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 at +1 (616) 837-9428 or Ann@turbineconversions.com for more details.
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
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
Wanted: P&W Engine Parts - Pratt & Whitney Engine Cores, Engine Parts Inventories, Cylinders, Starters, Fuel Pumps and Boost Pumps. Call Sun Air Parts at +1 (661) 257-7708
Air Tractor & Thrush Boost 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 Sun Air Parts at +1 (661) 257-7708
R-985 & R-1340 Engine Parts - 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 Sun Air Parts at +1 (661) 257-7708
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.
CLASSIFIEDS
North Star Aviation is the First Lift Aviation Dealer. Contact North Star Aviation at 620-356-4528
Leaf Spring Conversion Kit PA25 - CTS 1109.21 - A-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. Email aravia@aravia.com.ar
Transland Pump Mount. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland, +1 (940) 687-1100
Transland Aluminum Boom ClampsLarge & Small.
Contact Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-687-1100
Transland 4” Delrin Hopper Vents. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland +1 (940) 687-1100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information
Transland Grip Steps for AT aircraft. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland, 940-687-1100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information
Brushless Motor Airframe Fuel Pump - New Brushless Motor Airframe Fuel Pump - STC kits for PT6 Air Tractor and THRUSH aircraft. Long lasting, solid state, with fail safes. Call 509-635-1212
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. Parts are located in Alabama. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212
Radial Mounts/Rings - Radial Parts: 2 Fiberglass AT Speed Rings, 1 THRUSH Speed Ring, 1 Radial engine mount with ring. Make offer. Call 509-635-1212
Pratt & Whitney 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. Contact 509-635-1212
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. Contact 530-345-9919
Ayres Thrush ‘Hoerner’ wing tips. Left and right, no damage. $500 for the pair. Call Gary at 530-345-9919 garyhendricksonn3n@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT - SUPPORT
Ground Support Engine Driven Transfer Pump, Zanoni Equipment’s all stainless steel construction paired with a Honda 13 HP motor.
Contact 616-837-9428
3” load, mix tank, fully contained and lockable, air compressor and storage complete and ready to go. Call Farm Air at 877-715-8476
Portable Load Pad - Like new portable load pad suitable for an 802. Very little use. $24k.
Call Farm Air at 877-715-8476
HELP WANTED
A&P Position - Midwest operation is looking for a self-motivated, teamoriented individual to perform aviation maintenance duties. Duties include maintaining Agricultural and GA aircraft. Position can be tailored to fit individual. Email resume or qualifications to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#7073
Aerial Applicator Pilot- Midwest operation is looking for a self-motivated, teamorientated, safety-minded pilot to join our Team. Our season typically runs from April to November and includes a wide variety of crops to be treated. We apply herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, cover crops, and dry fertilizer. A typical season will consist of 500-650 hours of flying in well-maintained aircraft. Herbicide experience a plus but willing to train the right individual. Health, Dental, Simple IRA, Vacation, and Professional dues paid for full-time employees.
Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#7072
Midwest Aerial Operations Management
Position- Looking for a self-motivated, team-orientated individual to oversee and run the day-to-day aerial operations. Duties include but are not limited to managing part-time employees, mixing chemicals, loading chemicals, operating forklifts, grounds maintenance, assisting with aircraft maintenance, managing inventory, and taking spray orders. Competitive wages, Health, Dental, Simple IRA, Vacation and State and National dues paid. Email resume to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#7071
Full-Time and Seasonal Pilots NeededGrowing multi-location Kansas operation seeking full-time and seasonal pilots. Herbicide experience is a huge plus. Benefits and guaranteed salary for the right candidates/full-time positions. Email your resume or list of total times to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2757
Mechanic Needed - DaveAir is seeking a full-time Mechanic! No experience required, but candidates must be able
to stand, stoop, squat, or kneel for up to eight hours on concrete and lift up to 65 lbs. Ability to follow inspection checklists and address discrepancies is essential. This position offers the opportunity to become a licensed A&P within 2.5 years. Located in Monroe, LA. Interested? Send your resume to rachel@daveairllc.com
Certified Flight Instructor Needed - DaveAir is seeking a full-time Certified Flight Instructor! Candidates must hold a valid CFI certificate; CFII is preferred. Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to safety are essential for this role. If you’re passionate about inspiring the next generation of aviators, we want to hear from you! DaveAir is located in Monroe, LA. Send your resume to rachel@daveairllc.com
Mechanic/Shop Manager - Farm Air Flying Service is seeking a full-time mechanic/ shop manager. The ideal candidate would be an A&P and or IA with experience working on PT6s. However, we are willing to invest in and grow with a person with higher aspirations. Duties include 100-hour inspections, annual inspections on our fleet that includes, 502s, 504, 802, Ag Cat, and Bell 47 Soloy and general maintenance on related equipment (ground rigs loader trucks etc). Shop manager duties include ordering and stocking a shop for maintenance duties. Competitive pay, 12 months of housing and relocation help included. Located in the heart of California’s central valleys rice country, we are uniquely situated, surrounded by country living but close to big city life, with the Sierra Nevadas, the Pacific ocean in our backyard. Email oldcrow1982@gmail.com or call 530-300-5379
502 Pilot Needed Immediately- For a corn run in Nebraska. US pilots only, please. Please call or text 308-991-3432
Pilots Wanted - Seasonal & Full-TimeIndiana operator looking for pilots to fill seats in 402, 602, and 802 beginning July 2024. Must be able to get pesticide licenses in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. Send resumes or inquiries to IndianaAgJobs@gmail.com
SEAT Pilots Needed- Seat pilots are needed immediately. Must be a Level I or Level II. Contact Dain at 806-535-8560
IA AP Mechanic Needed - Northern California operation is looking for a full-time mechanic to set up shop. Ag cats, Thrushes, Air Tractors, and a few GA airplanes in the off-season. Ag experience is preferred but not required; salary depends on experience. We can help with relocation costs. Please call for more information. Come live in beautiful California and work on airplanes, a dream come true! Contact Rick at 530-438-2141
AT-802 & Thrush Pilots Needed - Larnaca, Cyprus operation looking for AT-802 &
Thrush pilots. Please email references and resume to Nicolas at aviators@hotmail.gr
Alternate Application Division Manager - Nebraskaland Aviation is seeking an individual to assist with our vision, creation, and management of a new alternative application division inside of our company. This job is listed on our website at Careers | Nebraskaland Aviation | NE, KS | Ag Aviation, Fertilizer, Chemicals. Use of this equipment will include imagery services, as well as, but not limited to, herbicide, fungicide, biological, and nutritional product applications to row crops and rangeland. This new division will consist of aerial equipment such as rotary drones that are common today, larger unmanned fixed-wing aircraft that are coming to market, and all new technologies that will eventually become available. This division will also include ground applications to be made with UTV and ATV equipment, as well as autonomous ground sprayers and all other new technologies that will be coming to market. Our vision is to create the most technologically advanced and most capable alternate application division in the United States with the purpose of meeting the everchanging needs of our customers. Email resume and references to Tye at tye.marquardt@nebav.com
Experienced Pilot Needed - Lakeland Aviation, Inc. Corcoran, CA, is looking for an experienced pilot. Average annual pay $200K+, 90% of work is 1 mile runs -1/2 section fields with few to no obstacles. Mostly newer airplanes, excellent maintenance, and crew. Home every night/day - we do work nights in the summer. Health Insurance, 401K, paid vacation. Fly 500-700 hours per year. Please submit a resume with references to Reid Potter at (559) 289-4649. Email: rpotter@lakelandaviation.net or Chris Nolta at (530) 517-1253. Email: cnagpilot@comcast.net
AT-602 Pilot Wanted in Mongolia - Thomas Air LLC Mongolia is looking for an experienced fixed-wing turbine pilot for forestry flying in Mongolia. From the end of May through September for 3-4 months. Lots of adventure and bush piloting spray jobs in different locations. Throughout the summer. Contact info: burenkh@gmail.com, mobile number +976-8888-1369
Pilot - California, Central Valley Operation looking to hire fixed wing, and Helicopter Pilots. Turbine Thrushes, Air Tractor 802’s, Huey’s, and Bell 206’s. Night Flying is preferred.
Please Call Debbie Burgos at 559-816-7244
AT-802 Timber and Corn Run pilot needed for rotation mid-January through mid-May. AT-802 Corn run pilot needed from mid-June to mid-August. Minimum experience - 500 hours 802 time or hightime 502 or 602 pilot.
Email resume to cropdoctoral@hotmail. com or call/text 870-510-6882
2 Professional Turbine Ag Pilots for the 2024 spray season. Operating Thrush 510P aircraft from May 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024. Job duties include providing aerial application on fields primarily in Saskatchewan and possibly other provinces. Must be insurable on Thrush 510P aircraft, and capable of operating a Satloc GPS system or able to learn it. Must be able to speak, read, and write proficient English. Accident-free flight record is preferred. Housing and vehicle can be provided if needed. Wage is $50/hour, 40 hours/week. Performancebased bonus is offered. Workers compensation provided.
Call Justin Farr at Farr Air Inc. 306-861-6675 or 306-848-1044
Level 1 Seat Pilot - Looking for a level 1 seat pilot for 2024 and beyond for an exclusive use contract.
Contact Patrick Mertens at 970-571-0871
Mechanic Wanted - 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
Helicopter A&P mechanic - 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
A&P, A&P/IA - 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: Conscientious, organized, willing to learn, get things done, team players. Will perform/participate in Scheduled/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
Ag & King Air Simulator Instructors: Looking for Ag & King Air Simulator
Instructors. Instructors are 1099 contractors. Work is on a per-student basis. 1-3 day courses and paid by the day. Work one-on-one with the students. Classroom and simulator instruction. Days are 9-5 with no weekends. Lodging fees are covered for instructors 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. Email blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#153
IA and A&P mechanics needed. Salary depending on qualifications and experience.
Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
Experienced Pilot/Manager - North Dakota aviation operation looking for an Experienced pilot/manager to co-manage 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 to luke@ ltenterprisesnd.com
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. Previous experience in marketing/sales is preferred. This position requires an excellent work ethic. The candidate will aid in sales, marketing, and tradeshow initiatives. Overall objective – Assist in all facets of sales/marketing. Competitive Wage Health / Dental / Optical Insurance PTO Paid holidays 401k Job Type: Full-time, Onsite Only, Hourly Pay, Travel possible Email resume and references to Todd Lentz at todd@liftaviationusa.com
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
Helicopter Spray Pilot - 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/
Mix Truck Driver/Helicopter LoaderQUALIFICATIONS: 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. PLEASE CONTACT CHASE GIBSON DIRECTLY at 228-860-2375 or email resume to chase@bsairinc.com
Sales Representative (Florida-based) - Agricultural Aerial GPS Applicator and Fleet Management Solution - USA/ Canada - The Tabula Business Development Team is responsible for maintaining our existing sales, growing new business, and technically supporting our products within the Agriculture, Mosquito, Forestry, Horticulture, Fire and Utility industries. This position is a key contributor to ensuring the continued growth within the aviation market of GPS hardware and software guidance solutions. You will be responsible for the following: Visiting customers; building and promoting strong customer relationships by partnering with them to further understand their needs, always keeping them up to date with any changes in products and software. Identifying new business opportunities within the
Aviation Agriculture sector and working closely with the Vice President of Sales in designing and implementing a strategic sales plan that expands our customer base and ensures a strong market presence. Providing customers with technical quotes, proposals, and presentations, with the ability to work your way towards being involved with public tenders and contracts. Focusing on growth, willing to grow the business in line with strategic planning by maximizing existing and establishing new client relationships to increase sales revenue and profitability.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@tabula.live
Sales Representative (Remote)Agricultural Aerial GPS Applicator and Fleet Management Solution - USA/ Canada: The Business Development Team is responsible for maintaining our existing sales, growing new business, and technically supporting our products within the Agriculture, Mosquito, Forestry, Horticulture, Fire and Utility industries. This position is a key contributor to ensuring the continued growth within the aviation market of GPS hardware and software guidance solutions. You will be responsible for the following: Visiting customers; building and promoting strong customer relationships by partnering with them.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@tabula.live
Pilots Wanted - 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 815-499-4704
Long-Term Experienced AT-402 Pilot - Well established company in Ohio looking for a long-term experienced AT-402 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
POSITION WANTED
Experienced Pilot Available for 2025 and beyond.
Contact me for resume, references, or any questions at email: dwowen54@yahoo. com 318-418-2441
Pilot Arizona - Pilot Available now. Any state or country. 58 good condition. Recent time on 510P. Licensed in Kansas, Colorado. E mail pawneeguy@hotmail.com
Plane & Pilot Available - Plane & Pilot available from July to August for 4-6 weeks. 510 Thrush. Experienced owner/operator. Quality work.
Shapefile proficient.
Email contact information and operation location to blindads@agairupdate.com
Subject: ID#3384
Looking for 2024 Seat and Beyond Georgia: Looking for a 2024 seat and beyond.
Willing to travel. Total time 20,200. Turbine time 18,471. Total Ag time 1,255. Licensed in Georgia. Completed NAFA in January 2024. Call Hale Ellis for more details at 678-779-4726
Experienced AG Pilot looking for Seat Georgia: Experienced AG Pilot looking for Seat, 7500TT, 4300AG, flown all Air Tractors models and Thrush planes. Resume available on request. Contact IFlyag66@gmail.com
Subcontract for Corn Run South Dakota - Experienced pilot with AT-5, 6, or 802 SATLOC/flow control, extensive SHP time. Contact 701-541-0102
Experienced Tail Wheel Looking for Seat Utah - 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
Helicopter Pilot Turbine/Piston Tennessee - 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. I appreciate your time. Looking forward to hearing from you. Steve. Reach out via call, text or 901-586-7322 or email at Stbrown77@gmail.com
AK Bush Pilot Looking for AG Pilot Slot, Alaska - 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
Looking for Long-Term Seat in the US Cordoba - 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. For more information email cerionidiego@gmail.com
Looking for a Seat Missouri: 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 or email JosephDittrich@live.com
OPERATIONS FOR SALE
Operation For Sale or Lease: Operation For Sale or Lease - 20510 State Highway 113 Knights Landing, CA 95645, ±12.97 acre site, Large improved yard with buildings, Building Total Footprint SF: ±9,852 SF, (Shop: ±1,880 SF, Hangar: ±6,372 SF, Office: ±1,600 SF, Shower available), Gravel Yard (at standard coverage): ±437,877 SF, Paved Yard/Runway: ±102,736 SF, Licensed FAA Airstrip, Grade-level loading/accordion doors, Former crop dusting operation, Diesel Fuel Tanks w/23,000-gallon capacity, Advanced Security System (Bay Alarm), three separate ingress/egress points, EPA Wash Rack, Septic, and RV shore power hookups, Propane Tank, Good access to I-5 (14 min drive time). Vidio Link: https://vimeo. com/849173587?share=copy. $2,900,000. Contact Mike Metzger at 916-440-1830
PROPELLERS
12D40-6101-2 Propeller, Overhauled with 8130 Form. Call +1 (903) 429-6805
Hamilton Standard Propeller 23D40 with 6511-12S Blades Overhauled Completely. Includes 8130-3 form. Call +1 (903) 429-6805
Hamilton Standard 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533 blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call +1 (903) 429-6805
Hamilton Standard 23D40 Propeller with new blades 6511A-9 installed. Completely overhauled with 8130-3 form. Call +1 (903) 429-6805
Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Nationwide service on your location. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981
TRAINING
Riggin Flight Service South Dakotaoffering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. Call+1 (605) 256-9774
VEHICLES
Three good auger trucks for sale - The first two were used all season at two
different locations, the third was our back up truck. All are ready to go to work now. 1998 Dodge 3500, Ballard bed, 400-gallon fuel, $35,000 OBO. 2004 F-350, 300 gallon fuel, $30,000 OBO. 1990 F-350, Ballard bed, 425-gallon fuel, $20,000 OBO. Call Mid-Continent at 800-325-0885
Auger Truck C7500. Stainless hopper, auger, and scale. Everything works. Upgrading to a bigger frame for next
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