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Treating Sugarcane with Ipanemas and Air Tractors

TracMap Debuts the New TML-A GPS Unit

The Switchback Arrives in Brazil!

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Keep Turning… In This Issue Volume 39 Number 4 | April 2021 10 Treating Sugarcane with Ipanemas and Air Tractors 18 TracMap Debuts the New TML-A GPS Unit 22 Turbine Conversions and Zanoni Equipamentos Atomizer

Testing at the Pesticide Application Technology Lab,

University of Nebraska North Platte 28 Desser Aerospace Launches New Retail and Wholesale

Website shop.desser.com 33 Mid-Continent is New Distributor for the Aviat Husky

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On the cover: (L-R) Rodrigo Fernandes and Jorge Humberto Morato de Toledo - Partners in Imagem Aviação Agrícola with the company’s 2018 model AT-802 Air Tractor in the background.

This page: Imagem Aviação Agrícola’s trucks are parked under sheds protecting them from the weather. This is only a few of many service trucks (15) that the company assigns at least one to each aircraft.

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FROM THE COCKPIT

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The ability to fly the airplane is one thing, but there’s a plethora of other things that have to be mastered before you can pull the handle, so to speak.

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Recently, a good friend from Idaho, (and a great scholar) made a series of posts on one of the many social media groups floating around explaining the importance of learning the ropes of our business before jumping feet first into the airplane. I read through all of the posts and comments and must commend him for breaking it down and comparing it to a profession most are familiar with.

To summarize, obtaining the goal of being an acre-producing, money making agricultural pilot is absolutely going to take more than a year of “working on the ground”. He compared the journey to that of a nursing student with the goal of becoming a nurse anesthetist. The road to becoming a nurse anesthetist takes about 7-8 years.

This correlates to a 0 time pilot. A commercial pilot that wants to break into the business would correlate to a nurse already through school.

You simply cannot expect to jump into agricultural aviation without having the proper foundation, like you cannot jump into nursing with the proper foundation. The nursing students have thousands of hours of clinical practice in order to take their boards, which correlates to years of study. This is no different than doing your “clinical” practice on the ground. The ability to fly the airplane is one thing, but there’s a plethora of other things that have to be mastered before you can pull the handle, so to speak. Flying the airplane needs to be second nature, because you also have to figure loads, wind, product, obstacles, etc.This doesn’t even take into consideration knowing how to run a business. That’s an entirely different

article. Maybe the author of these posts will put together an in-depth feature for the readers of AAU (hint hint).

I commend this individual for talking frankly about the reality of breaking into the business. It’s a tough one, but one of the most rewarding careers anyone can have.

Air Tractor recently delivered its 4,000th airplane to operator Mike Rivenbark from North Carolina. The airplane is a brand new 502XP. Mike upgraded from an AT-402. He was featured in the November 2020 issue of AgAir Update, “Dropping Anchor”. This is a phenomenal achievement, and a testament to the strength of our industry and the aircraft manufacturer. The XP was sold by Lane Aviation in Rosenberg, Texas. Watch for an in depth feature on this delivery in an upcoming issue.

The season is getting started in the Northern Hemisphere. As I always remind everyone, take your time. Carry an extra couple seconds and an extra 100 feet in your turns, it won’t make a difference at the end of the day, but may make a difference in the rest of your life.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Editor’s Note: Many state and regional conventions and events have canceled or postponed for the 2021 event year. For an up-to-date list, updated daily, please visit agairupdate.com/calendar/ or scan this QR code into your smartphone.

April 6-7, 2021 Operation SAFE Pattern Clinic

October 13-14, 2021 MiAAA Convention

November 8-10, 2021 CaAAA Annual Convention

Larry T Memorial Airport (F49) Slaton, TX 806-828-5892 nealaircraft.com

Banquet and Conference Center of DeWitt DeWitt, MI Tim Swanson flyingfarmertim@hotmail.com 989-292-1362

TBD Santa Maria, CA Terry Gage 916-645-9747 terry.gage@caaa.net caaa.net

October 21-24, 2021 VIII Expo Congreso Aviación Agrícola 2021 Hotel Fiesta Americana

December 6-9, 2021 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo

January 20-22, 2022 MsAAA Convention

Savannah Convention Center Savannah, GA 202-546-5722 naaaexpo@agaviation.org agaviation.org/convention

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

May 27, 2021 International Crop Duster’s Day July 20-22, 2021 Congresso da Aviação Agrícola do Brasil 2020 – Sindag e Congresso Mercosul da Aviação Agrícola 2021.

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+55 51 3337.5013 sindag@sindag.org.br www.congressoavag.org.br August 3, 2021 100th Anniversary of Aerial Application August 19, 2021 Brazilian Ag Aviation Day August 27-28, 2021 100th Celebration at National Agricultural Aviation Museum (tentative)

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Jackson, MS October 8-9, 2021 NAAA Fall Board Meeting

Hilton Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org October 10-12, 2021 Ag Day on the Mall (tentative)

National Mall Washington, DC

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Puerto Vallarta, México adriana.garduno@ aviacionagricola.com.mx 55-55712072 ext 107 WhatsApp 5539777805 October 25-26, 2021 KsAAA Annual Convention

Kansas Star Casino Mulvane, KS Rhonda McCurry 316-650-6857 kaaa@ksagaviation.org ksagaviation.org October 30 - November 2, 2021 PNW AAA Convention

Coeur D’Alene Resort Coeur D’Alene, ID Tara Lea Brown 509-989-9098 pnwaaa@gmail.com November 2-4, 2021 Mid-States Ag Aviation Convention

Isle of Capri Casino Bettendorf, IA Garrett Lindell 309-582-5445 garrett@lindellaerialag.com

January 6,2022 MoAAA Convention

TBD Cape Girardeau, MO Mike Hall 573-649-2587 aerialcropservices@sbcglobal. net January 6-7, 2022 TxAAA Convention

TBA Kim Cash 512-476-2644 kimcash@thetexascapitol.com January 10-11 2022 LaAAA Convention

Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LA Ed Krielow 337-230-9952 edward@ekrielowcpa.com www.laaaonline.org January 14-16, 2022 ArAAA Convention

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

January 17-19, 2022 OKAAA Convention and Trade Show

Embassy Suites (TBD) Norman, OK Sandy Wells 405-431-0381 sandy@okaaa.org

January 26-28, 2022 NM AAA Convention

Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero, NM Sue Stewart 940-864-2456 dandsaerial@aol.com www.nmagaviation.org January 2022 NEAAA Convention

TBD Sandy Carter 609-820-7846 businessoffice@northeastaaa. org www.northeastaaa.org January 2022 AMAA Convention

TBD Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 montanaaerialapplicators.org February 7-9, 2022 SEAF Convention

Francis Marion Hotel Charleston, SC Linda Minton 772-465-0714

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Treating Sugarcane with Ipanemas and Air Tractors

by Bill Lavender

The state of São Paulo is known for its vast fields of sugar cane. From the air, it looks like an “ocean” of green during the growing season. There are several successful ag-operations in the region.

One of these is Imagem Aviação Agrícola with its primary operations base located at São José do Rio Preto. To service its clients, Imagem has a fleet of seven Air Tractors and six Ipanemas including a new EMB-203 Ipanema that was delivered December 23, 2020. The Ipanemas were bought directly from Embraer, while the first Air Tractor was bought from Aeroglobo and the remaining

(L-R) Imagem Aviação Agrícola partner and 2019 SINDAG’s vice-president Jorge Humberto Morato de Toledo, the Author and current SINDAG President Thiago Magalhães Silva. I am humbled to be in the presence of two great leaders for SINDAG while visiting Imagem Aviação Agrícola.

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six Air Tractors were bought from DP Aviação.

The Ipanemas are used for smaller fields. Some growers prefer it over the larger, turbine powered aircraft. The base cost of the new Ipanema was over $2,000,000 reais.

Jorge Humberto Morato de Toledo and Rodrigo Fernandes are co-owners of Imagem since the formation of the company in 2000 in São José do Rio Preto with one Ipanema 201A. Rodrigo graduated from CAVAG in Cachoeira do Sul, RS in 1997 and is the chief pilot for the company. Jorge handles the administrative duties of the company and its agronomist, as well as serving as the vice president of SINDAG since 2019.

Toledo says, “It is very challenging to serve as an officer for SINDAG. Rodrigo and I are the only ones to manage Imagem as its co-owners. I am not only an owner, but also the agronomist for the company; so I stay busy.”

At one point, the company operated seven Ipanemas 202As. In 2010, Imagem bought its first Air Tractor, an AT-502B. Today, the sevenAir Tractor fleet has five AT-502Bs, one AT-402B and one AT-802 with a PT6A-67AG engine. The Ipanema fleet has five EMB-202As and one EMB203 for a total of 13 ag-aircraft.

Jorge comments, “During the years of Imagem’s expansion from seven Ipanemas to its current fleet that includes the transition to the Air Tractor, Diego Preussof DP Aviação has been like my righthand person, helping us with this big change.”

Imagem is a large company with an infrastructure to match. The company has a fleet of 15 service trucks; one for each aircraft with an additional two service trucks available for either an Air Tractor or Ipanema, as the need arises.

Each Air Tractor has an assigned service truck that provides 5,000 liters of Jet A fuel and a 1,000-liter tank for mixing chemicals. The 2018 AT-802 has its own service truck with a 1,000-liter mix tank and an 8,000-liter Jet A fuel tank. The Ipanemas’

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Below: Sixteen of the Imagem Aviação Agrícola crew gather together for an AgAir Update photo.

Note the “roof” over the two Air Tractors. This roof contains rolled up sides that let down to turn the area into a paint booth, complete with an air filtration system to keep debris from settling in the wet paint during an aircraft painting operation. Included in this photo are Imagem’s coordinators, Leonardo Vieira Justino and Luiz Eduardo Ferreira, as well as ag-pilot José “Xerife” Gabriel Censoni.

service trucks have 500 to 600-liter mix tanks with 2,000-liter alcohol fuel tanks. All the Ipanemas are alcohol powered.

The main base of operation is located today at São José do Rio Preto. However, Imagem is moving from this location to about 10 kilometers away due to urban sprawl. A second operations base with the company’s head administration offices is in Monções, which is about 100 kilometers to the west of São José do Rio Preto.

This base was formed in 2002. At the Monções base, new operational facilities are being built with a projected completion date of late 2021 or early 2022. A third operational base is in Uberaba, MG, approximately 230 kilometers to the west of São José do Rio Preto.

At the São José do Rio Preto base, there is a large catch basin of 200,000 liters for catching rainwater. This water is used to wash equipment.

Also, there are Jet A fuel storage tanks with a capacity of 90,000 liters at both São José do Rio Preto and Monções. For fueling the Ipanemas, there is 30,000-liter alcohol capacity at both São José do Rio Preto and Monções bases. The Uberaba base has a Jet A capacity of 30,000 liters

and an alcohol capacity of 20,000 liters. Each base has 15,000-liter water capacity for mixing loads for the aircraft.

About 95% of Imagem’s flying is on sugarcane.

These crops are delivered to different sugarcane mills in the São José do Rio Preto region.

Approximately 50% of Imagem’s clients are from China who own four of the sugarcane mills that are managed by Brazilians.

Sugarcane is normally treated using CP nozzles applied at 30-45 liters/ha to control insects, fungi and apply NPK fertilizers, which are about 35% heavier than water (3.5 kg vs 5 kg).

The other 5% of crops treated are a diversity of soybeans and cotton in the Uberaba region and eucalyptus. For these crops, Imagem aircraft use Microspin and Microbell atomizers. Eucalyptus treatments for controlling insects are applied at 10 liters/ha. Soybean applications are treated at 20 liters/ha and cotton at one liter/ha. Additionally, the company conducts fire fighting missions in the state of São Paulo.

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Below: (L-R) Thiago Magalhães Silva, Jorge Humberto Morato de Toledo, Gina Hickmann (AAU), Rodrigo Fernandes and the Author.

During AgAir Update’s visit with Imagem Aviação Agrícola, we were provided with a traditional “Paulista” lunch prepared by a chef. The previous day, AgAir Update had visited with SINDAG’s president, Thiago

An aerial view of Imagem Aviação Agrícola’s ag-aircaft. Not shown is the new EMB-203 Ipanema and an AT-502B Air Tractor, both

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Orlândia, who also attended this lunch. It was an honor for the AgAir Update team to be welcomed by both the vice president and president of SINDAG, along with all the Imagem Aviação Agrícola!

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hiring their services to fight cane fires. As much as 70% of these fires are started by disgruntled arsonists. In the past, the AT-502Bs were used for firefighting. However in 2021, the AT-802 outfitted with a Zanoni hydraulic fire gate will be used.

Currently, Imagem is on a type of “Call When Needed” contract at a fixed rate per hour. When called, an Imagem aircraft must be on the fire within two hours. Imagem’s outlook is for more aerial firefighting in 2021 and the coming years.

There has been a huge transition from the Ipanema to larger, turbine powered agaircraft like the Air Tractor and Thrush in Brazil. However, there’s also been a significant expansion of aerial applications during this time. Imagem Aviação Agrícola is proof that the Ipanema is still a vital component of Brazilian ag-aviation; having at one time a solitary fleet of seven Ipanemas to today’s fleet of 13 ag-aircraft of which six are Ipanemas for meeting particular clients’ demands.

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Top: Imagem Aviação Agrícola is a staunch supporter of SINDAG as exemplified by the SINDAG logo on its aircraft and its co-owner, Jorge Humberto Morato de Toledo serving as the vice-president of SINDAG since 2019. This AT-502B is contracted in Operation Corta Fogo fire fighting, an operation by the state of São Paulo in union with the fire, military, civil and forest defenses.

Center: This is the fuel farm at the São José do Rio Preto base for storage of Jet A and alcohol fuels.

Bottom Left: It is easier for the pilot to identify a problematic nozzle when the booms are numbered as shown here on an Imagem Aviação Agrícola Air Tractor boom with CP Products nozzles.

Bottom Right: These are the large air filters for the paint booth.

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The Switchback Arrives in Brazil!

Roraima, the first Brazilian state overflown by the Switchback!

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In the last edition of AgAir Update, I reported on the third leg of my ferry flight between the USA and Brazil piloting a Thrush Switchback. This edition completes my journey.

At 5:30 am local time in Barbados, I was already at the airport, but I was only able to take off until around 6:00 am due to fuel supply logistics. In fact, if there’s anything I could confirm during that flight, it’s how things work differently when comparing some countries. In the United States, things go very well and people are usually very punctual. In places like Barbados, we need an extra dose of time and patience even to deal with simple things. On this Caribbean island, for example, the pilot is practically obliged to pay a person who

provides services, such as calling for supplies, transmitting a flight plan, booking a hotel, etc.

Luckily, one of the pilots I met in Puerto Rico gave me the contact of a “handling agent” (a person who does this type of service) and I managed well.

Readied plane, documentation and flight plan in order, I departed for the northern borders of South America! It was a perfect day, with a clear sky and the Thrush Switchback, as always, flying smooth and safely.

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Thrush do Brasil team from left to right: Josimar NeiasAdministrativo, Júlio Alves- Marketing, Wagner Carneiro da Cunha Júnior- Pilot, Juliana Torchetti- Pilot, Lucas GuimarãesTechnical Support, Arthur Lorga- Finance.

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language, it is common for them to greet us with a cordial “bonjour” (“good morning” in French) and then go on speaking in English. In fact, one of the things I love about aviation is this cultural interaction.

Later on, after contacting the Georgetown Center, I crossed the sky of Guyana with a very peaceful feeling. I could see some cumulus clouds already developing. But as it was still early, it was nothing that affected my flight. Level at 14,500 feet, I was able to enjoy the view, which no longer had the blue-green tinge of the Caribbean sea, but rather the dense green of the Amazon rainforest.

An interesting phenomenon that I was able to observe: the clouds that formed, bordered the rivers, but did not develop over them. This made me think even more about how we should learn from the particularities of each micro climate.

Everywhere I went, I could see this climatic diversity and some very interesting weather patterns. Flying on different continents is a class in meteorology.

As soon as I crossed the boundary into Brazilian airspace, I had that feeling of being at home. Now, in Portuguese, I called Amazon Center and asked for information about the weather in Manaus. As the amount of cumulonimbus was growing with a

forecast for rain, I decided to land in Boa Vista, in the state of Roraima. On Brazilian soil, after exactly five hours of flight, I waited for the Federal Police inspection, then went straight to lunch. There is nothing to compare with a good dish of rice and beans, especially for those who were born in Brazil, but live abroad.

One of the characteristics that I like most in Thrush aircraft is its stability.

After a night of rest, the next day I took an early flight from Boa Vista to Sinope. It took seven hours and 18 minutes of flight time with many cloud formations causing detours. One lesson I learned in Sinope the wind changes quickly! I made the circuit for landing 03 because the windsock was indicating that was the best option. But on short final, I could clearly see the wind had changed and was now a tailwind. The Switchback did not disappoint me as it touched the soil of Mato Grosso flawlessly regardless of the wind. In fact, one of the characteristics that I like most in Thrush aircraft is

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its stability. This is evident both in flight and on the ground.

With one more leg of my journey accomplished, I went to the hotel to prepare for the “grand finale” that was planned for the next day. It took me a while to fall asleep, because my anxiety was great.

Finally, I succumbed to fatigue and the next day I took off early to complete the last leg: Sinope to Anápolis. It took four hours and six minutes of flight. Another easy leg, but full of expectations!

I crossed midfield of the SWNS airport and landed on 25. In Anápolis, a true entourage was waiting for the aircraft and me. The entire Thrush team with whom I had spoken with for days was there to welcome the promising Switchback. It was exciting to be able to meet the faces behind the voices. All those people worked tirelessly so the aircraft and I could arrive safely.

I’ve been around the world a lot and I’ve had the opportunity to work with different people. I say with all my heart that Thrush’s teams, both in the USA and in Brazil, are some of the best people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

After meeting everyone, we did a brief photo

and video session to record that historic moment for us all. Later, when the team had dispersed to take care of the paperwork, I was able to have a few moments alone with the aircraft. I touched the wings, stroked the chrome spinner and said quietly: “Thank you for being my companion on this adventure!”

There will always be something magical about flying. It is an act of surrender to flight. That Switchback represents some pilot’s dream, hope for the future and the livelihood of a family. I feel immensely proud to be a part of this.

I am grateful to everyone who trusted me. I truly hope the Switchback, so special to me and the Thrush team, will be the first of many tol operate both in spraying crops and firefighting! My journey was a great, personal accomplishment for me and one I will always treasure and never forget.

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TracMap Debuts the New TML-A GPS Unit The new unit delivers a tablet-based touch screen experience.

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TracMap is launching the new TML-A GPS aviation guidance unit that delivers efficiency and accuracy for jobs in the aerial application industry through cutting-edge touch screen experience.

“When TracMap embarked on the journey to build their next generation of GPS guidance for the agricultural aviation industry, we knew we wanted to reimagine the role GPS guidance could play in the pilot’s day,” says Gus Hewitt, Head of Sales at TracMap. Research in the existing marketplace showed room for improvement, and also highlighted that wirestrikes were the second most common reason for an aircraft accidents in New Zealand. The study also concluded that almost 40% of wire collisions the pilots knew the wires existed.

“It was time to re-think how GPS was done, and it was time to talk to the people who would know best - our customers,” Hewitt adds.

Brutal honesty is where this product began, hearing countless stories from pilots about the good, the bad and everything in between. “We even had pilots who had punched in another technology provider out of frustration,” describes Hewitt.

But from the stories, a clear pattern of desires from the industry started to emerge. “We are on our fourth generation of TracMap GPS,” Aspen Helicopters Founder and VP Rob Scherzinger says.

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The new TML-A GPS aviation guidance unit.

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promote a new level of safety, and to bring ease of use for all age demographics. TracMap is excited to release a product that is a remarkable leap forward on anything that has been seen before.

Gerald Harrix, TracMap founder and pilot himself, has watched TracMap products develop since 2006 and says TML-A is, “everything a pilot could dream of and more.”

This debut product offers increased customer benefits. It encompasses features such as auto brightness, night mode, auto zoom and a first for the industry, pilot profiles. The pilot profiles allow all of a pilot’s settings, from lightbar to hardware buttons to instantly sync across, no matter what aircraft they may be in.

“Safety has been another hallmark of this product, leading it to be endorsed by industry regulators as the ‘gold standard’,” according to Hewitt. “The ability for wires and other hazards to be saved universally means if one pilot marks a hazard, it will show up for all other pilots. Not only is there a building database of hazards, the pre-set lightbar warnings will give pilots significant warning in the line of sight, without needing to check a screen to see where something may be.”

The addition of satellite and topographic maps has been added to provide further details to a job and help a pilot prepare for flight paths with a deeper level of knowledge as to where he is heading.

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Turbine Conversions, Ltd (TCL) partnered with Zanoni Equipamentos in 2019, the Brazilian leader in spray system production, to represent their line of stainless steel dispersal equipment in North America.

“Zanoni Equipamentos is a family run business built on innovative, quality products, it was logical we form a partnership.” commented Bill Hatfield President TCL. “The past 30 years I have brought innovative new options to our ag aviation partners. I was impressed with the manufacturing quality of Zanoni and knew it would be another way we could support our partners in the industry. Mark Grahek, is taking the lead on this new product line. His experience with Hatfield Spraying and Turbine Conversions for the past 20+ years makes him the right man for the job.”

Mark Grahek shared, “After speaking with operators at both the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando & the 2020 Canadian AAA Convention

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When the representatives from Winfield and Wilbur Ellis visited PAT they were shown a building that was built for hog research. After the crash of the pork market in the late 90’s, the unit had become a storage building. They could see through “the collection of stuff” and envision a wind tunnel. In 2011 after fifteen semi loads of “the stuff” was removed and pig sties torn down, the building was ready for the renovations; including heating, cooling, and lights.

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Standard testing is completed with water.

“Water is pretty accurate, we don’t see a lot of difference between water and material. But Bt is thick and heavy, affected by humidity, heat, time etc.” comments Dr. Kruger. Different blade angles, VRU settings and different flow settings were also tested.

The testing conducted at PAT demonstrated that the Zanoni M14 atomizers offer a safe, reliable and consistent application of Foray 76B. This technology stands as a new option for agricultural aviation contributing to the control of the spruce budworm and gypsy moth in North America, being one of many innovations brought by the Turbine-Zanoni partnership to the aerial spraying industry.

Dr. Kruger is well versed in the ag aviation industry and a great ally. Integrating his experiences working with international students and traveling the world sharing his expertise internationally with several visits to Brazil, Dr. Kruger shared, “Think of your nozzle/atomizer as a tool and determine what it has to deliver

(droplet size) and pair with the application that is needed. The goal of the testing is that the tool delivers consistent droplet size and what size of droplet that it delivers. In Brazil one thing you see is that many of the applicators are using atomizers for field crops which is something you don’t see very often in North America. In the application of herbicides - the requirement of a larger droplet size to reduce drift and hit target makes an atomizer not the right tool for the job, which is a demand in field crops in the US. But in the application of fungicides and pesticides the atomizer is an effective tool because they benefit from the smaller droplet dispersal. This is where international cooperation of sharing information between peers is so important.”

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and drift potential. The PAT lab has helped educate applicators on making safer applications with less pesticide drift.

Early in 2021 Dr. Kruger accepted a position with BASF as North American Agronomist specializing in Digital Agriculture based in Raleigh, North Carolina and is passing the PAT to a new team. Even though he was on his way to his new challenge. Dr. Kruger returned to PAT to assist with the Zanoni Atomizer Study. He has left the PAT with an experienced capable staff so work can continue. Turbine Conversions will be returning to run additional testing later in 2021.

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The Move Westward Entomology Service

Spraying was a brand new ball game.

Significantly, Mercedes Dusting Service was one of the first postwar firms to provide farmers with the services of a trained entomologist. Their entomologist would move with the operation and supply local farmers with updated pest reports on at least a part-time basis.

This service more or less set a precedent and, within a short time, a great many operators were supplying this service to their farm accounts.

Gradually, this concept was phased out and replaced by custom entomological services that contracted with farmers on a seasonal basis to regularly inspect their crops and recommend treatment.

Some men who helped with the success of Mercedes Dusting Service were skilled pioneer pilots like Royce “Roscoe” Norman and Maynard “Andy” Anderson. These men were absolutely superb in their field and a book could be written about their individual exploits! Other expert pilots who followed include Jimmy Lambert, Wesson Allen, Ted Overeyender, and Frank Baker. Wes Allen eventually moved to Mississippi, where he continues to operate a fine unit at Yazoo City.

Price Wars In spite of progress, all was not well in the Texas country. Liquid spraying was rapidly replacing dusting, and the matter of pricing this spraying service became an almost insurmountable problem. Spraying was a brand new ball game. No one really knew how to charge for the service.

“Some folks were charging by the gallon,” recalls Jack LeClair, “some were charging by the acre, and some of them seemed to be charging nothing at all!”

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fisticuffs were prevalent, and the situation rapidly deteriorated. Mysterious aircraft and hangar fires developed and, for a time, the scene looked very dark indeed.

Fortunately, clear heads prevailed. Among the calming influences were Charlie McMillan and Bill Kuby. They explored the possibility of the Valley operators working together to solve the pricing problem before it wrecked everyone involved.

McMillan instructed his chief pilot, Bill Austin, to order the ingredients and to invite everyone to a party.

Austin got on the phone and his invitation went something like this: “Hello Jack, this is Bill Austin.

Come on down to our place at Edinburg Friday night for a party. Bring along your tire tools, your shotgun, and anything else you think you might need! We ‘re going to see if we can’t work out this pricing problem.”

A second meeting was set for Bill Kuby’s hangar at Pharr. This meeting was also free of fist fights and some of the pricing muddle was settled.

The first meeting was dominated by cautious exploration and making new acquaintances. This was accomplished without bloodshed and a second meeting was set for Bill Kuby’s hangar at Pharr.

This meeting was also free of fist fights and some of the pricing muddle was settled. A third meeting was scheduled for Lloyd Nolen’s place at Mercedes to formalize an organization. ➤

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The Texas association, along with those in California and Mississippi, pioneered the concept of a unified industry.

An unprecedented early freeze in the Valley in 1951 greatly reduced aerial application activity.

As a result, this organizational meeting was well attended. Jack LeClair remembers that even the loaders were present since they had nothing else to do! Attendance was restricted primarily to Valley operators and the Airplane Dusters and Sprayers of the Rio Grande Valley was founded.

Officers selected were president Bill Kuby, vice president Ken Medders, and secretary-treasurer Bill Austin. The first slate of directors included Charlie McMillan, Maynard “Spud” Pineck, L.H. Ward, Lloyd Nolen, and Heard Cardin. Ken Medders’ wife Janice wrote the original constitution and bylaws for the organization, which eventually became the prestigious Texas Agricultural Aviation Association.

From the beginning, a concentrated effort took place to bring in members from all over the state. Nolen, Medders, Dave Setter, Joe Jones, and others, using their own money and airplanes, flew all over the state, particularly around Pecos, Lubbock, Fort Worth, Houston, and Texarkana, selling the idea of cooperation to the many operators in these heavily farmed communities.

They were successful and within a relatively short time the association was represented statewide.

In 1955 the group held its first convention in Galveston and the first man from outside the Valley was elected president: Ralph Crosnoe of Texarkana.

In 1955 the group held its first convention in Galveston and the first man from outside the Valley was elected president: Ralph Crosnoe of Texarkana.

Since that time, the Texas association has played a prominent part in the progress of agricultural aviation in the state and nationally.

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Ray Williams of Wichita Falls, Teb Reddell of El Campo, Clyde Elliott of Harlingen, Jack LeClair of Pharr, George Mitchell of Beaumont, and Harold Hardcastle of Vernon. Mitchell and Hardcastle eventually served as effective presidents of the National Agricultural Aviation Association.

The Texas association, along with those in California and Mississippi, pioneered the concept of a unified industry. As a result, most states that were heavily engaged in ag flying followed the lead and organized state associations of their own.

They have been most effective in assuring the future of the industry.

California, the Golden State, is a whole new world.

From the sun-baked desert lands of the lower Imperial Valley, with towns like Brawley and El Centro, northward across the Salton Sea and on to Bakersfield, Fresno, Salinas, Modesto, Stockton, Lodi, Sacramento, Woodland, Yuba City, and Willows, the incredibly fertile valleys are a dream come true to farmers and ag flyers.

Perfectly flat valleys of staggering size, most of them bearing Spanish-sounding names and walled in by towering and majestic mountains, guard the flatland against intruders.

But intrude they did! Intrepid farmer­adventurers, within the span of less than a century, turned the desert into a garden.

Valleys like the great Imperial that borders Mexico, with its 12-month growing season, gradually give way to other equally fertile lands like the fabled San Fernando, the San Joaquin, and the Salinas even further north. There, the year-round growing season yields to to “normal” seasonal changes, but all of these valleys have great fertility and a shortage of rainfall in common. The farmer-intruders addressed the rainfall problem and now the entire area is crisscrossed with the most intricate and effective irrigation system ever devised.

Early crop dusters quickly found a home in these fabulous valleys. Their new-found art had a world of its own in which to work, play, and stretch its wings.

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In 1928, according to the American Aviation Historical Society Journal, they were the first to seed rice by air. This they certainly did by 1928, but careful research reveals that this practice may have developed spontaneously in other areas of California at approximately the same time. In fact, it seems highly probable that rice seeding was done on an experimental basis in 1927 by Floyd “Speed” Nolta near Willows, California.

Other Californians who were engaged in agricultural flying at a very early date included legendary names such as Phil Murray, Mel Carberry, “Pappy” Dunlap, Charlie “Red” Jensen, Bill Marsh, Ralph Clark, Bob Strief, and the team of Milton Robertson and Britton “Bing” Rey who organized the famous Independent Crop Dusters at San Francisco.

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FROM THE FAA

LEO M. HATTRUP, M.D., FEDERAL AIR SURGEON

As Far As The Eye Can See

The FAA strongly encourages all pilots to obtain their best corrected vision.

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Sight is the most important sense we use in aviation. From pre-flight to taxi, and in all aspects of flight, sight is key — especially when it comes to “seeing” and avoiding any risks or conflicts.

Visual standards for Class I and II airman medical applicants require having, or correcting to, 20/20 far vision and 20/40 near vision in each eye separately. Class III medical applicants must have or correct to 20/40 vision, near and far.

Color vision adequate for the safe performance of aviation duties is necessary for all classes.

Pilots who choose an alternate pathway from FAA medical certification can fly using the limitations on their driver’s license. These visual standards can be as low as 20/50 in some states and many have no color vision requirement.

Consider the current standards as minimums to ensure safety. Better vision increases the time one has to react. Consider two aircraft five miles apart approaching each other head-on at 125 knots each.

The closure speed of 250 knots means they will meet in 72 seconds. Spotting an aircraft head-on from five miles away can be challenging. The cues available at five miles for someone with 20/20 vision are not available until 2½ miles — a closure time of 36 seconds — if your vision is 20/40. How

often do we find ourselves heads-down looking at a map/tablet, checking an approach plate, or programing the GPS? What if the other pilot is also heads down? The big sky theory sounds good, but there are many choke points and no mandated altitude separation at or below 3,000 feet above ground level. Try timing how long it takes you to perform routine cockpit tasks (with a safety pilot, of course). It could be an “eye-opener.”

The FAA strongly encourages all pilots to obtain their best corrected vision. We allow use of spectacles or contact lenses in general. However, we do not permit monovision lenses (i.e., one lens corrects near and the other far vision) or contacts that only correct for near vision. Bifocal or multifocal contact lenses are acceptable. We generally permit other surgical corrections, although after monovision surgery you will need a six-month stabilization period before applying for a medical flight test and statement of demonstrated ability.

Earlier approval is possible if you wear corrective lenses. So it’s a good idea to discuss any proposed changes to your current (approved) method of correction with your aviation medical examiner (AME) first.

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Those who do not pass this testing can opt for an operational medical test. This includes correctly identifying the colors on a signal light test and reading a sectional chart. Historically, we considered color vision adequate for aviation if the pilot passed the operational test. However the current aviation environment is much more color rich, which creates challenges for someone with color deficiency. Even if they can interpret the displays, they may take longer to do so and risk is increased. Even if you have been cleared by the FAA, if you do have a color deficiency, try reading a sectional chart in different light conditions and the aircraft color displays on the ground, and then have an instructor check you again in flight. Note that while color deficiency is typically an inherited condition, it can also be caused by certain medications and diseases. There is no cure for a color deficiency.

Glasses advertised as a “cure” actually filter out some light wavelengths. They can improve contrast, but we prohibit their use because they can block some colors on a sectional chart and colored displays.

Glasses break and get lost and contacts fall out. Having a backup just might save the day, and your flight.

One final thought. If you need glasses or contacts, carry a spare pair. Glasses break and get lost and contacts fall out.

Having a backup just might save the day, and your flight.

Leo M. Hattrup, M.D., received a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University, a master’s in public health from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Vanderbilt University. He is retired from the U.S. Air Force in which he spent the majority of his career in aerospace medicine. He is board certified in aerospace and occupational medicine. He is a certificated flight instructor and enjoys flying airplanes, helicopters, and gliders.

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NAAHOF INDUCTEE SPOTLIGHT

National Agricultural Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame

MABRY I. ANDERSON — Clarksdale, Mississippi Inducted 1992 Co-founder of Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service; Assisted in organizing National Agricultural Aviation Association; Twice recipient of NAAA Outstanding Service Award, 1973 and 1981; NAAA Falcon Club member, 1991; author, “Low and Slow, an insider’s history of agricultural aviation”.

Mabry I. Anderson began flying during World War II. At the war’s end (1946), was co-founder of Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service in Clarksdale, Mississippi. This firm became a leader in the manufacture and sale of spraying and dusting equipment for agricultural aircraft. Also, it was one of the largest custom application firms in the country.

Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service (MVAS) built and offered for sale the first satisfactory spraying system for the Stearman aircraft. The Aero Mist-Master system was sold by the hundreds to all states doing ag flying and into many foreign countries as well.

MVAS built and sold the patented Instant-Change Unit for Stearmans, which made it possible to switch from dust to spray by merely pulling a lever. These units were sold all over the world.

MVAS received the Supplemental Type Certificate for installing 300 hp Lycoming radial engines on Stearman aircraft, designated as the A75L300.

Upon selling Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service in 1970, Anderson assumed the position of Executive Director of the Mississippi AAA, a position that he has held until recently upon his retirement.

Mabry Anderson was one of the organizers and charter signers of the Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association in 1956. He served four terms as president of the Association. He was one of the organizers and promoters of the National Agricultural Aviation Association. He received the Honorary Lifetime Membership award from the MsAAA. Anderson promoted and was instrumental in the formation of the National Agricultural Aviation Museum housed in Jackson, Mississippi. He has served as a member of the Museum Foundation B 14 | agairupdate.com

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Mabry Anderson, most notable for, has preserved the history of agricultural aviation with his book, Low and Slow, an insider’s history of agricultural aviation. The book was featured in a series in NAAA’s Agricultural Aviation magazine, was published in its first printing by FMC Corporation for distribution, its second printing by the author, and is currently in its third printing by AgAir Update, amounting to several thousand copies being distributed worldwide.

NAAHOF Inductees is a series of articles featuring the inductees to the National Agricultural Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame. Although some of the information is limited, including in some cases unknown induction years, it is the best compilation available from The National Agricultural Aviation Museum, the NAAHOF Nominations Board of Directors, the NAA Museum Board of Directors and Mabry Anderson’s book, Low and Slow.

Each month AgAir Update will feature one or more individuals honored in the National Agricultural Aviation’s Hall of Fame, how many, depending on the information available about the individual. Enjoy reading about the history and the history makers of ag aviation.

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IN MEMORY

Saying Goodbye to our Fellow Aviators

Larry James Landry, Sr. 1942 – 2021

Larry’s association with Mid-Continent began in 1971 when he first met Mid-Continent founder and owner Dick Reade at the NAAA Convention in Las Vegas.

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It is with deep sadness that the Mid-Continent family shares the passing of Larry Landry on February 13, 2021. Larry’s association with Mid-Continent began in 1971 when he first met Mid-Continent founder and owner Dick Reade at the NAAA Convention in Las Vegas. After working for Lyon Flying Service in Welsh, LA, Larry became parts manager for Falcon Crest Aviation. Shortly thereafter, Larry was approached by then-MidContinent executive VP, Larry Cookemboo, who proposed a joint operation in Estherwood, LA. Landry Aero opened its doors in May 1993 as a parts division of Mid-Continent, with insurance sales added in 1996. Even though it has always existed as a division of Mid-Continent, the name “Landry Aero” was strategically chosen because the Landry name and reputation remained so closely identifiable with Larry’s existing customer base.

Larry Landry was born in Jennings, LA to Evelins Landry and Marie Gary Landry on July 31, 1942. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1960-1964, in the Air Police Canine Corps, and as an interpreter during the Vietnam War. He continued to serve his community as a Boy Scouts Master during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Larry was a devout Roman Catholic, devoted husband, and father. Larry worked for many years in the aviation industry which was his passion, treating all his customers and employees as if they were family. He loved BBQ and cooking for his family, loved watching Saints and LSU football, playing golf, and working out at the gym.

Larry’s greatest joy came from the time he was able to spend with all of his family, especially his grandchildren.

Larry is survived by his three sons, Larry J. Landry, Jr. (Karen) of Ocean Springs, MS, Lance

Joseph Landry (Carmen) of Scott, LA, Layne Jacy Landry (Rebecca) of Lafayette, LA; his two daughters Margaret Heather Landry Bergren (John) of Welsh, LA, Kamala Caroline Iguess (Kevin) of Welsh, LA; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Derrick, Aidan, Megan, Cain, Jordan, Shelby, and Zoe; and four great grandchildren, Jay, Jaxson, Charles, Jr., and Kingston.

Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret “Margo” Dunn Gillard Landry, his father Evelins Landry, his mother Marie Gary, step-father Camille Palmer, and one grandson, Christian Rene Dubois.

Memorial Services for Larry were held at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh, LA on Friday February 19, 2021. Internment took place at Pine Island Cemetery in Pine Island, LA. Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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We understand trauma as an injury that is caused on the organism or on the psychology of a person, causing changes in normal functioning.

Trauma can vary in severity, although in most cases the notion of trauma is linked to a wound or injury that requires further treatment, be it physical, moral, emotional or mental.

Normally, the field of medicine is differentiated between physical trauma and psychological trauma. Although both types are generated by a change in an individual’s normal course of physical or mental health, the causes, situations or elements responsible for a change, as well as the consequences, can vary widely.

When we talk about physical trauma, we refer to a type of injury that directly affects the body at a physical level. Physical trauma can be caused either by blows or by acute injuries. Physical trauma almost always requires some type of medical attention that can imply greater or lesser urgency, complexity and duration. These types of traumas can happen due to accidents or intentional physical attacks. In cases where injuries are serious, police intervention may be required to investigate the cause of the situation.

On the other hand, traumas that happen on a psychological level can also involve a deeper severity. In general, psychological trauma is produced from the experience of a painful, distressing or critical experience. It can be the

witness of death of a loved one (in some cases, of an unknown person), suffer some type of abuse, or some situation resulting in near death.

Psychological traumas can be much more difficult to cure than physical traumas. This is because selected therapy procedures may not always be the most effective ones. In addition, psychological trauma can completely change an individual’s personality and transform their life into a totally different experience.

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Left: Plummer’s props provides DC-3 propeller for Western Pilot Service’s M-18 Dromader at Riddell’s Flying Service in West Helena, Arkansas.

Right: Glenn Holmes of Plummer’s Props prepares PZL engine by inserting critical oil transfer tube/ tread converter into crankshaft.

by Bill Lavender WEST HELENA, AR — Nothing can take its toll on an aircraft’s airframe like a vibrating powerplant. In most cases, particularly with piston aircraft, the vibration is a result of a prop out of balance. This imbalance can be from the blades not tracking properly or the weight of one blade different than the others or a combination of these factors.

No engine is exempt from the effects of a prop out of balance. Static balancing simply is not good enough. Without dynamically balancing the prop (while the engine is running), you are omitting the internal balance of the engine itself, as well as the effects of the inertia of the rotating propeller.

How does all this relate to the Dromader and its huge four-blade propeller? The Dromader is notorious for having a difficult prop to balance and to keep balanced. Far too complex to explain within this text, believe it when told a Dromader prop can be a headache. Coupled with a nine-cylinder radial engine developing 1,000 horsepower and more than 3,500 pounds of thrust, you have a

tremendous amount of stress on the airframe.

Fortunately, the Dromader is a well-built aircraft capable of withstanding a lot of stress. Even so, no ag aircraft is built strong enough to take continuous pounding from an out of balance prop. And, no operator wants to go through the headaches and expenses of keeping the Dromader prop balanced.

There is a solution to this problem. The solution is an STC from a joint venture between Glenn Holmes and Chummy Plummer, owner of Plummer Arctic Lodges. This is an outfit based in Canada that provides fantastic fishing 125 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Great Bear Lake (if I squeeze a trip out of Glenn and Chummy, I’ll tell you all about it!). In order to transport their clients to this wonderland of great north fishing, Plummer Arctic Lodges uses a DC-3 with the P&W R-1830 and two De Havilland Otters powered by the 1,000 horsepower PZL engine; the same engine and prop combination used by the Dromader. In addition, Plummer Arctic Lodges’ aircraft fleet consist of two Beavers and a Cessna T-206.

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Left: Denis Friezner attaches instrument wiring to special device that allows prop to rotate while taking readings from strategically placed to the prop blade 36-gauge enamel coated wire, carefully soldered to a strain gauge. Mr. Friezner looks on.

Right: Hanging the DC-3 prop, while Glenn Holmes (L) and helper look on.

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Holmes decided there must be a better way to address the prop problems he was encountering.

Glenn has an extensive background flying bush and ag, and is a guru of a PZL mechanic. Having plenty of experience operating the DC-3 with its Hamilton Standard 23E50 with 6477 paddle blades, Chummy felt that if he could mount the Hamilton Standard (H-S) prop to the PZL engine, he would have a perfect match.

After two years of testing, Chummy Plummer and Glenn Holmes were satisfied they could obtain the STC for the conversion. After having operated the Otter with the H-S prop and PZL engine in Canada, they knew it would only be a matter of presenting the proper paperwork to Transport Canada before an approval would be issued for the conversion. Once Transport Canada issued its STC for Canada, that STC would be presented to FAA for a U.S. STC. Canada and the U.S. have reciprocity agreements. However, the paperwork required precision strain gauge testing, vibration analysis and flight testing. From these test, the effects of the propeller on the airframe as well as the strain on the propeller blades could be predicted.

Who does one hire to have this testing done?

One of the best, if not the best, engineering companies in the world for this type of prop analysis is Specialized Testing Service, owned by

Sandy Friezner of Arleta, California, along with Sandy’s son Denis. These two individuals literally travel the world analyzing stress factors, whether it be for a propeller, a submarine or an oil rig. Their services are in high demand and well respected in the aviation community worldwide. If Specialized Testing Service places their stamp of approval on an installation, then it is assured the installation is workable from a stress point of view.

After two years of testing, Chummy Plummer and Glenn Holmes were satisfied they could obtain the STC for the conversion.

Admittedly, there aren’t many ag aircraft more strange looking than a Dromader with a threeblade propeller (the H-S 23E50). But, that threeblade prop has a beauty all its own. First, consider the replacement cost of a Dromader’s PZL prop is approximately $11,000. Then, figure at today’s prices, the H-S 23E50-6477 prop fresh overhauled is about $3,500. Next, factor in the time ➤

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Left: The heart of the Plummer’s Props conversion; a transfer tube that fits into the crankshaft of the PZL engine. This tube moves oil into the H-S hub, but also converts the metric threads to standard.

Right: A close-up view of how the tiny 36-gauge copper wire is attached to the even smaller strain gauges on the DC-3 propeller blade.

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between overhauls is 1,200 hours or six years for the PZL prop compared to 2,400 hours or 10 years for the H-S prop. There is the one-time charge for the STC estimated at $6,000. Now, the numbers should be telling a story of their own. Operating the H-S prop could be one-fourth the cost of the PZL prop. It is no wonder that Chummy Plummer and Glenn Holmes considered the “DC-3 prop” a good replacement prop. However, the question arises, does the H-S prop perform as well as the PZL prop?

The project location was hosted by Darryl Riddell of Riddell’s Flying Service in West Helena, Arkasnas. Darryl negotiated with Beryl Shears of Western Pilot Services in Phoeniz, Arizona to provide the Dromader for evaluation. The evaluation and testing began with Jim Jeffries of Jeffries Airworks dynamically balancing the PZL prop. This assured the best possible readings for the PZL prop and engine. Then, the Friezners started their work by establishing a baseline. They attached a thrust gauge to the tailwheel of the

Dromader and measured the pounds of thrust the PZL prop and engine were capable of producing.

They also strategically placed vibration monitors in the cockpit and alongside the fuselage to measure the vibration effects of the propeller. This was done for the factory PZL prop on the 1,000 hp PZL engine. The PZL prop developed 3,530 pounds of thrust at 2,100 rpm and 40 inches of manifold pressure.

Next, the PZL prop was replaced with the H-S 23E50-6477 prop. Three strain gauges were placed on a blade of the prop. Using the same power settings as with the PZL prop, the H-S prop developed 3,800 pounds of thrust. This translates into an 8% increase in thrust, approximately a 10 mph increase in airspeed for the Dromader.

It was noted the H-S prop being only statically balanced, still measured less vibration at all points than the dynamically balanced PZL prop. Cockpit measured vibration for the PZL prop was .13 ips (technical term for inches per second acceleration).

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Left: Mr. Sandy Friezner (L) of Specialized Testing Service closely oversees operations, while Jim Jeffries (R) of Jeffries Airworks assists.

Right: The tail wheel assembly is attached to a thrust measuring device, not unlike a extra heavy duty scale used for weighing a fish. The aircraft pulls against this device at a particular power setting to measure the amount of thrust being developed.

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according to Jim Jeffries would be approximately .05 ips. This works out to a 75% reduction in vibration; 4-5 times less.

While AgAir Update was visiting with Glenn Holmes, Jim and Linda Jeffries and the Friezners, only the H-S 23E50 was run on the Dromader on the ground. The testing continued for the next couple days, with flight test and also testing for the H-S 33D50 and H-S 43D50 props. Glenn Holmes wanted the Friezners to test and evaluate these propellers as well.

The H-S 33D50 with the 6571A-O blades are thinner compared to the 6477 paddle blades in the 23E50 hub and is used typically for high altitude flying. However, installed on the Otter, it will reduce the most forward weight of the aircraft by 110 pounds. The H-S 43D50 is the prop the Navy used on its Tracker sub spotter and Fire Cats use for fire fighting. Glenn’s thoughts are, “The Tracker prop is late 1960s technology, compared to 1930s technology for the other two props. We wanted to see if there was a measurable difference”.

The lightweight DC-3 propeller, 33D50 with 6571A-O blades, produced about 40 pounds

of thrust less than the PZL propeller. However, the vibration reduction was about the same as experienced with the paddle blade H-S prop.

The Tracker prop showed promise, but the testing was not completed due to technical problems and time constraints. Future plans include more work with this propeller.

By the time AgAir Update readers read this article, a Canadian STC should have been issued for the conversion of the H-S series of props to PZL 1,000 horsepower engines. An FAA STC should be following shortly. These STCs will apply not only to the M-18 series Dromader, but also to PZL powered Otters and AN-2 aircraft. When the PZL factory showed an interest in the propeller conversion, a patent was applied for to protect the project.

Wherever there is a mouse, someone will always come along and build a better mouse trap. This analogy is so very true for people in the ag aviation business; always working to improve on the equipment and techniques they use.

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Last month, there was a celebration of “International Women’s Day”. It made me think about how far our industry has come and how women have played a part in making it what it is today. As a woman vendor, I have never thought twice about being a woman in a male dominated industry. I have always felt like everyone treated me like my uncle, brother or just a great friend. I have always felt like I could drop by any operation in the country and be welcomed. Next year, our company will be celebrating 30 years with our Chem-Man software. It’s kind of funny, but now it seems like all the new pilots are like my kids.

Throughout the years, I’ve seen the many roles that women have played to help make their operations work. Sometimes they are wives that are working another job and helping after hours, or women that have quit their jobs to help their husbands with loading, billing and whatever needs to be done. I even had a customer tell me that their daughter helped out from college remotely.

We had our first woman president of the NAAA, Brenda Watts, who I’ve admired as a businesswoman for years. She did an outstanding job as president and made me proud. Others have also held officer positions on the NAAA board as well.

I see many women who help out with organizing conventions, donation drives, Athena meetings and much more to help us within our industry. There are women who own their own ag operations and are highly successful at it. I am seeing new women pilots getting on board and that also excites me very much. More women vendors are also coming on board.

I love the fact that Deborah Freeman is always helping me out with our marketing and graphics at AgAir Update. She helps organize my ads and articles. I feel AgAir Update is such a tremendous asset to our industry. I recently gave a shout out celebrating women in the industry on the Cropduster sites and had some good responses including Terry Jordan’s response “Lot’s of awesome women in our industry”. I know that we’re all appreciated.

I also wanted to give one last shout out to the women in my company. Between our lead developer Cassie, support staff Libby, office manager Amy and lead marketing manager Ashleigh, they are all a tremendous asset to me.

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Thoughtless Words Causes Many Problems

The words that are the worst in God’s eyes are the words we use to belittle, put down, denigrate, lie about and hurt other people.

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Jesus said, “I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken” (Matthew 12:36).

When I hear someone telling a dirty joke, I always remember what the apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. …Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving (Ephesians 4:29; 5:4). David said, “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer” (Psalm 19:14).

The Bible has a lot to say about the careless use of words. Most people think that curse words are the worst words we speak—and they are evil, but I think that the words that are the worst in God’s eyes are the words we use to belittle, put down, denigrate, lie about, and hurt other people.

Solomon wrote, “Do not be quick with your mouth,

do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few” (Ecclesiastes 5:2).

Sometimes I wonder if we even realize what we’re saying! It’s easy, in a moment of heated emotions, or exchange of words, to say things that we soon regret. I don’t think that any of us are guiltless in this area of our lives. The long-term damage of the words we speak can be devastating for many years into the future.

The Bible tells us that the tongue is wicked, deceitful, perverse, filthy, corrupt, flattering, slanderous, gossiping, blasphemous, foolish, boasting, complaining, cursing, contentious, sensual, and vile. Someone has said that it’s good thing that God put our tongue behind a cage of teeth, and walled in by the mouth, or it would be more destructive than it is.

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are some sins that an individual may not be able to commit simply because he or she does not have the opportunity. But there are no limits to what we can say, no built-in restraints or boundaries. The apostle James wrote, “If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless” (James 1:26).

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“He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool” (Proverbs 10:18). Do you ever wonder what happened to the liars that caused Daniel to be thrown into the lions’ den? “At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children.

And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones” (Daniel 6:24).

Those false accusers who slandered Daniel’s name suffered the consequences of their words.

“When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise” (Proverbs 10:19). I’m sure we have all tried to talk ourselves out of some situation that we have gotten ourselves into, only to find out that our many words only worsened our problems. There’s the old saying, “It is better to keep your mouth shut and let everyone think you are a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt.” “He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, and he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil” (Proverbs 17:20).

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“A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

A fool’s mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his Soul” (Proverbs 18:6-7).

don’t want to listen to good advice and are always wanting to express their own opinion. “A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions” (Proverbs 18:2). “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,but whoever walks wisely will be delivered” (Proverbs 28:26). When God calls someone a fool, then maybe that someone should consider changing their ways.

“A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. A fool’s mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his Soul” (Proverbs 18:6-7).

These two verses should remind us of the many times that our mouth has overloaded our ability.

Words like, “Sure, it’s hot, but I know that I can get off the ground with a full hopper!” “I know the visibility isn’t very good, but I can get to the field!”

The words we speak can make us look wise, or they can make us look like a fool! The words we use are a choice we make every day of our life!

be a real problem for people. Reckless words can be extremely hurtful when spoken to our children or spouses. More than one marriage has been devastated because a husband or wife used words in a reckless manner. Fathers and mothers are prone to speak before they have listened to what their children have to say. The Bible tells us, “He who answers before listening—that is his folly and his shame” (Proverbs 18:13).

Employee and employer relationships can go down the drain when someone doesn’t think before they speak. The saying, “Don’t talk so fast you say things you haven’t even thought of yet” is something we should all remember before we speak. “He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin” (Proverbs 13:3). Hasty words have cost business men and women their reputation, their job, a contract, their friends, and millions upon millions of dollars. Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him” (Proverbs 29:20).

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8. Have an all-hands meeting once a week, like on Monday morning before the first sortie. Solicit suggestions. If a ground personnel makes a suggestion, and you adopt it, he/she/they are far more likely to comply with it. Maybe a “team” atmosphere could be developed such that anyone is encouraged to make suggestions as to the overall operation of the company.

9. Make a simple, easy to read booklet of basic rules for everyone, including the pilots and ground crew, and a place for their signatures after reading. When I had my flying service in Grenada, MS about 100 years ago, I had a loose-leaf notebook entitled “Suggested Ag Pilot Reading.” The word “suggested” was a lot more effective than using the word “required.”

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On January 19, 2021, about 1435 central standard time, an Air Tractor AT-802A agricultural airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Newellton, Louisiana.

The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. The wreckage was found by a motorist and reported to law enforcement. There are no known witnesses to the accident. The wreckage was located along a road. Information later obtained by investigators revealed that the pilot was hired to apply applicant to an adjacent field. Preliminary information also indicated there was damage to power lines and a utility pole on the western edge of the field, with a debris path to the wreckage’s location.The airplane was retained for further examination.

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The Average Payment Period (APP) shows how much time you have to settle accounts with your suppliers from the date of purchase. The longer this period, the better for your cash flow, as money from services does not always come in quickly.

If you know how to use this indicator in your financial management, you will be able to better reconcile the payment and receipt dates improving cash flow projections.

The APP, also called the Average Payment Term to Suppliers, is an essential indicator for the company’s financial management. It shows how long it takes the company, on average, to pay for products, services and supplies. For this, the APP considers the interval between the purchase date and the effective payment to third parties. With this result in hand, the manager is able to assess the impact of accounts payable on cash flow, reconcile payments and receipts, make projections and better manage working capital. For this reason, the APP is one of the most important KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to understanding the behavior of finances in the organization. For a more complete analysis, it is also necessary to consider the average time for payment receipt of application services.

With the APP, you know exactly how much time you have to pay your suppliers from the date of purchase and in this way you can organize better.

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In addition to monitoring weekly and monthly reports with cash movements, it is necessary to estimate revenues and expenses for future periods as an essential part of corporate financial planning.

The first step in calculating the APP is to identify payments to suppliers on your balance sheet.

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The calculation of the APP must be done in several stages and requires attention to details.

The first step in calculating the APP is to identify payments to suppliers on your balance sheet. These amounts are recorded in the “current liabilities” section, which includes all the company’s shortterm obligations and debts (which must be paid within 12 months). The report is provided by your accountant and makes it much easier to collect data for the calculation.

Now, you need to calculate the average value of purchases made during the APP analysis period.

For this, it is necessary to use a specific formula that considers the costs of acquisition of goods or products and the variation of stock: Purchases = Cost of services provided (CSP) + Final stock - Initial Stock. In this case, the CSP is the Cost of services provided.

With the amount paid to suppliers and average purchase value, you can now apply the official formula for the AFF: AFF = Suppliers / Purchases x 360. To analyze the APP, it is important to consider other essential average term indicators for the company. receipts and stock.

Average service receipt period or average collection period, indicates how long it takes the company to receive money after the service is completed. As many application services are made in installments, this value can change a lot according to the activities of each company. APP = Total pending receivables / Total Services / Days in the period.

The average inventory renewal period indicates how many days, on average, the products are stored in the company before being used. Thus, it indicates how long the stock takes to renew itself, using the following formula: Average Inventory Renewal Period = (Final Inventory Initial Inventory) x Period Days / Average Cost of Service..

Now that you have learned how to calculate the APP and other similar indicators, it is important to know how to analyze this data to make decisions in your business. If you look only at the APP, you will not have much information about the company’s financial situation. Therefore, it is recommended to analyze the average term indicators together. By combining the three indicators we saw earlier, you can better assess the company’s financial cycle and define certain strategies.

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1972 G-164A AG CAT EXWING! Fresh annual, TTAF: 8220, PW R-985A-14B enrolled in on-condition program, Engine TSMOH:1027.5, Hamilton Standard 2D30-301 TSMOH: 0, Hershey locking tailwheel, C/W single point refueling, Mode C Xponder, VHF comm, GPS, Pump and one set of booms. New tires all around, New brakes and fresh overhaul on prop! $73,000 USD. Call Bruce at 306-6287606

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Special “Pair” Pricing for (2) Fresh Super A+600 Queen Cats. 350 Hopper, H-V TLand Combos, 80-Fuel, B-Cabins, TST, Zero AF & E&P! Buy smart, fly safe, do better work! Bank on 4-wings!

Ag Cat Sales and Service since 1971.

870-2418/2489F frank.kelley@ag-cat. com

Better’n NEW 450 Ag Cat! Total “Ground-up” Restoration! Loads of Up-Grades. “B” Cabin, hopper, 67 fuel, TL Gate, Fly Tips, More. Best “450” performer EVER! Ready for another 50-years of SAFE, Reliable, Profitable Service. Worth $185K, will consider fair offer. frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 870886-2418/2489F 759-1692 Cell. Ag cat Sales/Service since 1971.

Air Tractor AT-301 1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges. $250K out of annual or $280K with annual. Call 509-5208267

1975 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, AFTT 5678, Engine & Prop TT 302. $100,000 Call Boyd at 406-388-4497 or 406-580-9909

1976 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, TTAF 8689, Engine & Prop TT 0. $115,000 Call Boyd at 406-3884497 or 406-580-9909 Export Special: G164A+, Fresh repair w/factory jigged fuselage, New 335-Hopper, Ext’d/Metal Wings, 80fuel, 24V w/Strobes, E-Servo, TWL, Hybrid Combo, Ready for 1000 hr. service-run. Your R985/R1340 E&P. $69K Includes CofaW4E, your container or flyaway. AgCat Sales/Services since 1971, 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, 870-759-1692 Cell. frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

1978 AT-301 with R1340AN-1, TTAF 10,067.5, Engine SMOH 1192.6, Prop SMOH 519.6, SATLOC Bantam Vortex Generators, A/C, VHF COMM. Currently in shop for annual inspection and New wing leading edge skins. VISIT MY WEBSITE. Contact Joe Larue at PRAIRIE AIR INC. , Broker located Elbow Lake, MN United States.

Telephone: 218-685-6594, Fax: 218685-6729

1984 AT-301, 7591.2 TTAF, 962.1 SMOH on R-1340-AN1 by Covington, 963.2 SMOH on counterweight propeller, 2247.6 remaining on spar, M3 SATLOC, Collins Air Conditioning, Smoker, Oil Filter, Chip Detector, CP Nozzles, 120 Gallon Fuel.

Fresh Annual. $90K trade for AC/ other Equipment. Call Mid State Aviation 308-784-3868

1986 AT-301, R-1340 geared engine, 600 hrs since Covington OH, Bantam GPS, CP’s, $75K no trade. Farm Air Inc. Call 877-715-8476

1981 AT-301A, 11,430 TTSN, 851 SMOH, 851 SPOH Tulsa R-1340-61 Geared Engine. Really Nice & Ready to Work! 23D40 Prop w/7005A blades, Collins AC, EGT Bosch Mags, Lane Fan/Brake, 29X11 Tires, 38” Gate, New Throttle Quad, SATLOC M3 w/upgraded lightbar, 40 CP-09s w/AFS valves, SSF Latches 3 Gal, Smoker, All Metal Tall Tail w/ SL196 (no AD!) Turn Windows, Tinted Glass, Com Radio, Dig Tach, CropHawk, 7B John Herr Refurbed Hopper & Door ATS, VGs, Spreader, 126 Gal Fuel, Hangared. Great Starter or Transition! Economical Fill-In! $80K Make Me an Offer! Call Bunker at 307331-9147

1982 AT-301 Bailey Conversion 331-1, 10900 Airframe, 1700 Since Complete Overhaul by Ag Air Turbines, CP’S, VG’S, RH Boom Shutoff, Crophawk, LiteStar GPS, Smoker, Flagger, Spreader, 435 Gallon Hopper, 331-1 Garret, Feb. Annual. $125,000 Call Richard at 541-9800229 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

AT-400 1981 AT-301, N2367C, TTAF: 15734, Wings: Zero time, Pratt and Whitney: Model R-1340-S3H1-G, TTE: 10353, SMOH: 128, Prop: 3Blade Hydromatic, TSOH: Zero. $125,000 Call Doug Thiel at 559-665-7830

AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/ flow/G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot. $325K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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AT-401

1993 AT-401-0898, 5684 AFTT, P&W R1340-AN1, 1018 SMOH by Covington, 22D40 Prop w/6533A-12 Blades, Air Conditioner, Smoker, W/S Washer, Chip Detector, Cold Air Intake, Business Band and Comm Radios, SATLOC M3 Touchscreen w/IntelliFlow, 126 Gallons Fuel w/Single Point, Lane Fan/Brake, SS Booms, 10,757 Hour Spar, Clean Northern Airplane $159K 406-768-7400

1996 AT-401B, 3,879 hrs TTAF - Buy individual parts or get a ferry permit and fly it home as a project.

Ground loop with minor damage including propeller strike and right wing.

GE M601E-11 Walter Engine with 1394 hrs TSO, 3,000 hr TBO, last OH’d in 2011. Aircraft can be sold complete as a project with all spray equipment as shown, or buy parts. See spec sheet for details $65K 780-458-2801

1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 650 hrs. by Younkin(2012), TTAF 6400, no corrosion or damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., 38” Gate, 400 gal hopper, new seal w/Transland spreader, 5 blade Weath Aero fan pump, SATLOC Lite II, 36 CP03 nozzles, A/C. Price reduced to $115K Scott at 402-746-4078

AT-402

2013 AT-402B -34AG, N305LA, TTAF 2100, TTE since overhaul 6165, HSI 808, Aircraft has been maintained by Covington Aircraft in Okmulgee, OK. Fresh annual by Covington, February 2021. Wire strike in 2018 repaired by Covington. Aircraft is a clean, west Texas aircraft with one owner/pilot since new. $525,000 Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401

1991 AT-402 PT6A-34, N4549V, 9654 TTAF, 487 SHOT, TTE 13957, 7762 hours remaining on wing spars, new paint on fuselage and tail surfaces at last annual, SS camlocs installed at last annual, side load fuel, load hawg for hopper, LED nose lights, AERO LED Nav lights. $350,000 318341-2008

www.frostflying.com 2021 Slots Available .............................................................................Call 2012 AT 802A, 802A-0473 N473FS, PT6A-65AG, ~3,300 TT,Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Wingman, G4 w/Flowcontrol, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Storm Cutters, 10 Hydraulic Gate w/ Vondran Controller, Fresh HSI ......................................................... $725,000.00 2 0 1 7 AT 8 0 2 A , 8 0 2 A - 0 7 0 1 N 8 0 3 3 N , P T 6 A - 6 5 A G, 3 0 8 Gallon Fuel, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Wingman, G4 w/Flowcontrol & 7 1/2” Geared Manual Gate, Fresh Annual ...................................................................... $950,000.00

1999 AT-402B, 7922 TTAF, PT6A-15AG 8950 TTE, Covington Light OVH at 6500 engine hours.

SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen, flow control, A/C, heat, Garmin G5 attitude indicator, CP 11 nozzles, smoker, very little fertilizer, Transland 10 vane.

Overhauled FCU and fuel pump at 7322.0 TTAF, Wing spars were done at factory in June 2019. One owner, always hangared. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

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AT-502 2013 AT-402B -15, 1004 TT, Owner Operated Ag-Nav Plat/flow AM-safe AC Big Gear, single point fuel 170 fuel, Hopper-rinse, smoker, SS fasteners, 3-piece WS washer, Vg’s. Canadian plane since new, no fertilizer. Factory air and heat. Extensive 2021 annual complete. Call Dan at 306-280-3231

New 2021 FTO AT-502XP, Smoker, SS Cam Locks, Electric brake/fan, Kawak, Garmin Com/Transponder/ADSB out.

Call Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476 1997 AT-502B, 3800 AFTT, 0--since Covington light OH, SATLOC, CP’s, new annual, For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

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

Garrett Frost garrett@frostflying.com Parts 870-295-6218 Fax 870-295-6237 parts@frostflying.com

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

IA and A&P mechanics needed

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AT-602

1995 AT-502, 0 time since hot and power section.

7400hrs remaining on wings. Prop 300hrs since IRAN. Storm shield. New glass. Bantam G4 screen. Flow control. Transland spreader. Wingman. Hopper rinse. Lane fan brake. Single point fuel. Aircraft working times will vary. $400K 870946-1745 1991 AT-502 - Serial number 5020133 with 9960 TTSN, PT6A-34AG 14683 TTSN, 7590 remaining on spars, 38” gate, VG’s, 170 fuel, Reabe hopper gauge, CP’s, new hopper, cool start, night lights, S.P. fuel, new annual. $290K, Call 309-759-4646

1996 AT-502B, -34AG, TTAF 7896, Power Section TSOH 918.9, 2/2016 Light Overhaul Power Section by Covington, SHSI 599.4, 918.9 Since OH prop, 600 Since new gear, Wings done 7/1/2020, Single point fuel, VG’s, Smoker, Lane Brake, Stainless spray system, CP11 nozzles, Harbor A/C. $450K Call Neal Aircraft at 806-8285892

1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI

by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/ CP-09-3E. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401 Get Serious About Selling Classifieds 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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2010 AT-602, PT6-60, 6000 TT, IRAN prop, replaced PT starter and governor number 6 bearing October 2019 and HSI, new CT blades and segments and bleed air valve 700 hrs (clean). Price reduced to $410K Call 662-645-8790

2013 AT-602, N3017Z, 65AG, 3357.1 TT, fresh annual, G4/flow control, 10” hydraulic gate/Vonderan controller, fast start, single point fuel, Wingman, 10 vane Transland spreader, spray booms w/CP03, 234 gal. fuel tank, drop booms, dual bottom load, smoker, elec fan brake. HSI 2082.7.

One owner since new, great history & maintenance record, hangared. Call 870-263-1300 or 870-489-2855 (text). fbfsllc@gmail.com $650K

2011 AT-602, N2003J, 65AG, 3290.7 TT, fresh annual, G4/flow control, 10” hydraulic gate/ Vonderan controller, fast start, single point fuel, Wingman, 10 vane Transland spreader, spray booms w/CP03, 216 gal. fuel tank, drop booms, dual bottom load, smoker, elec fan brake.

HSI 2144.6. One owner since new, great history & maintenance record, hangared. Call 870-263-1300 or 870-489-2855 (text). fbfsllc@gmail. com $650K 2014 AT-602, PT6A-65AG, 1850 TTSN, fast start, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, fresh hot, new annual, CP’s, GPS/flow.

For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com 1997 AT-602, N602LA, PT6A45A, 9,370 total aircraft time, air conditioner, smoker, Lane fan and brake, Bantam w/Intelliflow. 3,500 hours since Light Engine Overhaul, 1650 Since Prop Overhaul, 3,500 hours remaining on spars. Stainless booms, Reabe Hopper and Pressure Gauge. No damage history. $275,000 Larry 956-330-7119

AT-802

2007 AT-602, N602TA, -65AG, 5698 TTAE, SATLOC G4 w/IntelliFlow II, L7 Light bar, Hatfield Fuel, 292 gal fuel, AC & Bleed Air Heat, Smoker, Flagger, AmSafe Airbag Restraint, STORM Cutters, ADSB In/Out Garmin Aera 660/GTX350, Transland Rt Boom Shut Off with Internal Belly, Comm, VHF, UHF, AM/FM, Lane Fan w/ big brake. Call 620-339-9161

2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008.

5550 hr since rebuild.

Fresh annual. Flow Control.

Large size propeller N11276N5, 800 since new hub & blades, Bantam w/G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock. SS Fasteners. New paint on leading edges.

Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights.

Night flight package. Factory air intake.

Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. Price reduced to $295K As is. For sale or lease. 501-516-6156 AT-602, Complete solid airframe less engine/prop. -65 engine mount, 11,000 AFTT, 1600 remaining on spar. $85,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

2012 AT-602, N2061L, Tac reading 3686.6 hrs, TTAE 3686.6 hrs, annual inspection date - new at sale, no damage history. PT6A-60AG, SN PCE-RGO179, TT 3686.6 hrs, H.S.I. new, Starter Gen. 0 hrs SMOH. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, SN EVA3161, TT 3686.6 hours, SATLOC Bantam w/ G4 screen, comm radio, Transponder, Lane fan & brake, smoker, s/s T/W deflector, factory heat & air, drop booms, low time landing gear, 0 time FCU and HP fuel pump. Ready to Spray. $625K Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

2000 AT-802A, N804DG (Tanker 856), TTAF 8400, PT6A-67AG TTE 9030, TSOH 123, TSHSI 123 Done 5/30/19 by Airforce Turbine Service, Hartzell HC-B5MA3D/11691N w/new blades, 158 hrs.

SPOH, New Garmin radio package, New paint, Extensive rebuild in Sept.

2018 w/8236 hrs. TT. See spec sheet for complete rebuild list. $795K Call 409-656-5998

1995 AT-802 PT6 -67(500 hours since overhaul) This 802 has recently been setup for fertilizer hydraulic gate, metering SATLOC and spreader.

It was on a fire contract for many years and the fire gate and equipment goes with the purchase. It can be converted back to fire for around $2500. It will have new tail wheel bushings, new main batteries, new ELT, overhauled starter generator, overhauled propeller and a fresh annual. $525,000 Call or text Halley at 409-267-5460 or 409651-3341

2001 AT-802 -67AG, TT 4990, Engine SMOH 1369 Fresh Hot Section, Prop 148 SNEW, TDFM 138, KY196A, KY 196A, Garmin 345 ADSB, Fresh Paint in 2019, Hatfield Fire Gate or available with 10” Transland and booms. $925K Call 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com

Ready to sale! 2007 AT-802A New prop,-65 has been light o/h with all updates. New 10” gate, Vodran controller, G4 flagger, flow control, fast start, Wingman, laser alt.

Fresh annual with sale, lots of new parts. Paint is 8/10. All stainless cam locks, fuselage is Very clean. SATLOC G4. 520-220-6364

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1997 AT-802A -65 Serial #802A-0038, Fresh Annual Jan 2021, 10022.6 TT, SATLOC Intellistar, WINGMAN, Smoker, Transland Swathmaster Spreader, Stainless Booms, 3” Spray system, Pump, Lane electric brake, Side load fuel. $649,000 Call Britt at 870-255-4873

2004 AT-802A -67, One Owner, Always Hangared, TTAE 5526, Fresh Annual, Wingman, Drop Booms, 10” Hyd Gate, Dual Load Valves, Single Point Fuel, VG’s Smoker, SATLOC w/ Flow Control, Stratus Transponder w/ ADSB in/out, Par 200B Radio, Radio Panel, LED Strobes & Nose Lights. $750,000 Call Farm Air Corp 870-8865316.

2012 AT-802A -67, 5120 TTSN E&P, NDH, new PT blades by RT Turbines, extensive annual. $735,000 Call 520-251-1577 2002 Red/White AT-802A, N802MA, s/n 802A-0136 with 4048 TTSN, PT6A-65AG s/n PCE-PN0050, 4048 TTSN 0-since Covington hot, new CT blades, new segments, fresh liner, current FCU/pump, Hartzell propeller model HC-B5MP-3F s/n EVA2699 1450 S-IRAN, smoker, electric brake/ fan, steam gauges, 308 fuel, STC single point fuel, Kawak, G-4 GPS/flow, CP’s, Transland 7-1/2” hyd gate, Transland wingman, new annual. $725K Call 309-759-4646

2017 AT-802A, 02A-0701, N8033N, PT6A-65AG, 308 Gallon Fuel, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Wingman, G4 w/Flow Control & 7 1/2” Geared Manual Gate, Fresh Annual $925,000 Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213

New 2021 AT-802A airframe, -65AG Engine TT 1600 hrs., 308 fuel, Stainless steel camlocs, Smoker, Lane fan and brake, Kawak throttle quadrant. $1,225,000 Call 806-269-1230

2012 AT-802A, 802A0473, N473FS, PT6A65AG, 3,300 TT, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Wingman, G4 w/ Flowcontrol, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Storm Cutters, 10 Hydraulic Gate w/ Vondran Controller, Fresh HSI. $725K Frost Flying at 870-295-6213 2021 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,532,500 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

2010 AT-802A PT6A65AG, N389LA 802A0389, 3,526 TT, 10” Hydraulic Gate w/Vondran Controller, Wingman, G4 w/Flowcontrol, CP 11 Nozzle, Smoker, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Single Point Fuel & 308 Fuel, Fresh Annual. $725K Call David at 870-501-1136

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2007 AT-802A, N4265D, PT6A-67AG, 5917 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI, 3320.6 Hrs. TSLO engine, SATLOC Bantam, radio pkg., smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, CP nozzles, new paint, glass & more. $595,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com 2006 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 7700 TTSN, new wing spars, new hoppers, 308 fuel, fresh FCU/pump, CP’s, com radio, transponder/ ADSB-out, G4 GPS/ flow, S.P fuel, Kawak. $750K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

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CLASSIFIEDS 2009 AT-802A -65AG, 5400 TTAE, Midwestern Aircraft, NDH, fresh annual and hot section inspection, new paint. $695,000 Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401

2019 AT-802 FireBoss Equipped as a FireBoss, Equipped with PT6A-67F engine, dual cockpit/ full dual controls. Air Tractor FRDS fire gates, rear seat instruments and avionics, 380 gallon fuel, and a very unique paint scheme. Aircraft is additionally equipped as a FireBoss with amphibious floats, ground fill option, and a WipAire rear seat redundancy control package. Available for immediate delivery. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401

1997 AT-802AF PT667AG, TT 6677, -67AG w/ Fresh Hot Section 27960 SNEW, Prop 7591 SNEW, Hydromax Fire Gate, Fresh Annual, USFS/DOI Carded, ADSB, BK KMA 24H, BK KY196, Garmin GTX 327, TDFM 136, Sky Connect AFF. $750K 575-763-4300 or email cameron@ aerotechteam.com

2004 AT-802 -67AG USFS/ DOI CARDED, -67AG Fresh Hot Section, TT3932, STOH 2205, Prop 73 SPOH, KY 196A, KY 196A, TDFM 136A, GTX-345 Transponder, Smoker, Hydromax Fire Gate USFS/DOI Carded Fresh Annual. $800K Call 575-7634300 or Email cameron@aerotechteam. com for further details.

AT-802 Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A-67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation.

Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate.

Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@airtractoreurope.com

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Fire Boss, Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation. Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate. Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@airtractoreurope. com 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, new wing spars, new hopper, Farm Air referb, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Call 309-303-5161 Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-9872250

Aircraft - Cessna

1971 Ag Wagon C188 Perhaps the nicest in the USA IO540, 224 SMOH, 5366 TTAF, radio and transponder, numerous upgrades. Fresh annual. Aircraft totally rebuilt 2019.

I recently bought this aircraft for a new pilot and decided to put him in a turbine. $126,500 Call David at 252945-4804

1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast!

Current annual with sale. Call Kevin at 785-386-8875

1975 Ag Wagon, 7310 TTAF. IO-520D 1315 SMOH. Approx. 300 STOH, 570 SPOH, 86” McCauley, Winglets, Robertson STOL. Weathero Fan, Lite Star II, Smoker. $75,000 785623-3480 1972 Cessna 188 Ag pick up for lease.

Low time engine, recent annual, M3 SATLOC, CP nozzles. Call Zach at 941737-1609

1975 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4802, SFR 1240, SPIRAN 1240, S/S Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, Hyd/MAN SS spray system (except pump), 30 CP03, 4 Rotary Nozzles, A/C, No Heat, Landing, Inst. Lights, Hopper Light, Wing Tip Strobe, VG’s Hardwired ANR, Locking Tailwheel. $97,500 478-285-3731

1976 Cessna 188B Ag Truck, TT 4350.5, SMOH 294, TSPOH 865.6, IO520D, Hartzell 3 blade, new tires, completely new spray pump, CP flat fans, glass good, SATLOC Bantam, paint good, no fertilizer applications, spreader included. Located in South FL $105K Fresh annual with purchase 561-261-9740

1975 Cessna 188B Ag Truck, N84497, TTAF 3169, SMOH 488. $100,000 Call 402-432-

1969 Cessna Ag-Wagon A188 (super clean) Registration: C-GZNI Serial #1880034 Location: TroisRivieres, QC, TTAF 5882 hr, Engine : Continental IO-520D Engine Time: 185hr/1200hr, SMOH 185hr, Propeller: Hartzell 3 blades, Paint/overhaul: 2004 Equipment: VHF, Transponder/encoder, AgNav II, Spreader and spray kit. $69,000 USD Call Richard 819-3803333

1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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1976 Limited Edition Stars and Stripes Cessna Ag Truck, N76AG, TTAF 6638. USA Centennial Limited Edition Airplane. View aircraft: https://www.1011now.com/ content/news/50-years-of-agriculturalaviation-508669521.html $120K Call 402-432-7502

1964 Cessna 310I, TT 5253, Continental IO470U engines TSMOH LH 573 RH 249, McCauley props TSPOH LH 573 RH 670. Nice twin, true 6 seater & heavy hauler.

It’s a clean northern airplane with no corrosion, new tires, new heater & fresh annual. Paint and interior are both prob a 5 out of 10. Basic radios. Would be interested in trade for Piper Cherokee 6, Saratoga, or Lance. $55,000 Call Tanner Sotvik at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552

Aircraft - Dromader

1995 M18A Dromader, Turbine 4334 TTAF, wings tail section 2500, 400 TT SMOH prop, Engine TPE331-11u-6116 874 TSO 0 since Teledo repair compressor housing, diffuser vane accessory drive housing, 2nd stage rotor replaced. 2 Dromader airframe w/brand new 5 blade prop included. Only needs motor. $225,000 OBO. Very negotiable.

Sold w/fresh annual. Call 229-5241134 or 229-220-6343 Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

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Aircraft - Piper

1981 Piper PA-36-375 Turbine Brave, PT6A-20 662 SMOH, 232 SHS, Prop TSO 542, TTAF 5722, 2382 remaining on wing spar, fresh annual, new SATLOC Bantam w/ IntelliFlow, Lane adjustable fan & brake, smoker, CP check valve nozzles, Nav/ Strobe Instrument/Landing and taxi lights. Very clean, great flying, great transition airplane. $295K OBO For more information call 318-339-4747 or email lowgoflyers@gmail.com

1978 Piper PA36-400, N3993E, TTAF 12,275, TTE 9952 Currently in Annual inspection, TSMOH 1124, PTT 6484, TSMOH 210, Bantam SATLOC. One owner, Complete books, Southern Ag SS streamlined drop booms, Hopper relined 6/2008, VG STC, Hopper light, New Transland spray pump, Converted to 400 5/2016. Call 515-832-4366

1975 Piper Pawnee PA25-235 D Model, TTAE 4092.29, SMOH 144.5 by Gann Aviation, Lycoming 0-540 B2C5 engine, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero Fan, Dropped airfoil SS beams, CP check body & Tips w/J tubes. All Ads complied with SATLOC Lite 2, owner/operator always hangared. $86K Call Jamie at 256-557-2882

1974 Piper PA-25-235, TTAF 2400, Lycoming O-540 with 250 SMO, SATLOC GPS Lite Star II bracket air filter, 38 gallon wing tanks, TEC-JET nozzles, cockpit electric fan, November annual. $75,000 Contact Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813

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1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN, 0 SMOH, Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

1966 Pawnee PA-25-235, N4494Y, S/N 4161, Tach and TT 2739.4, Lycoming O-540-B2B5 SMOH 433.2, Prop TT 2739.4, Annual completed 6/24/20, New spray pump and electric brake 6/24/20, SS Booms, M3 GPS w/key pad, screen not touch screen. $75,000 Ready For Immediate Sale!

See spec sheet for details. Email Aaron at aaron@advantageagair.us

Low time 1979 Piper Brave 400, 3426TT, Eng 304 SMOH, Bantam w/ Intelliflow, smoker, 270 gallon hopper, fan brake, SS booms, aero flow check valves, CP11 nozzles, egt/ cht, external jump, dual side load, good paint, excellent interior, good seat, spray on/off switch and flaps on stick. Great flying fuel efficient plane for smaller jobs!

One of the nicest well equipped Braves with low hours! $90K 806-435-0599 arnoldterhune@yahoo.com

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W factory O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and compliance with A.D.2014-11-05, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. Aircraft is in very good condition and needs to go to work! Over $285K invested - Make reasonable offer. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website at www.johnstonaircraft.com

1979 Piper PA 36-375, TTSN-8075 TSMOH 1495, Wing AD due. $55,000 OBO or possible trade. As is or will price with wing AD complied with. Call 830-275-1127

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/ strobe/instrument/landing/taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website at www.johnstonaircraft.com Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250

1992 Thrush S2R-G6, N449AT serial #G6-105, TTAF 6185, TTE since IRAN at CD Aviation 945 hrs., new spar caps installed 35 hrs. ago, recent prop overhaul by Maxwell Aircraft. Aircraft is in great condition, side load fuel, concord batteries, SATLOC M3 GPS, Intelliflow control, SS boom hangers, booms and center section, CP11 TT nozzles, Lane fan on the pump, Reabe hopper gauge w/side display, Call 701489-3558

1995 Ayers Thrush S2R G-10, Available for sale or lease. Make offer, SN G10-113 TTAF 6019.00 Est., Engine TPE 331-10-511M, SN P-36450C Rebuild, 2014: TTSO: 1046.3 Est., cycles: 1065 Est. Propeller New TSN 5.3 Accident history; Kawak Hyd Spray System, 228 Gallon Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow System, Heater/AC, M3 SATLOC GPS System, Marburg AG Tips, Vortex Generators, Auto Cal Flow Control, Night Work Lights, Single Point Fuel, Stainless Drop Booms, Smoker, Strobe Lights, 3” Load Line, Fast Start, AG Air battery Mod Serv-Aero Flying Tail, Low Fuel Warning Lights, Transland Spreader. Aircraft in Washington State. $349,500 Call Ward at 907-351-4557

Aircraft - Thrush

2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-257-6695

2013 Thrush S2R-T334, N3043V, TTAF 3398, PT61-34AG TTE 3398, 365 Since Hot Section, Concord Battery, CP Nozzles, AmSafe Seat Belts, GPS, Bird Lights, SS Spray Valve, Prop 365 Since Iran, Fresh Annual. See spec sheet for details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

1977 Thrush S2R, CFXMG, 2366R 13-40PW, 50 hrs, 1540 hrs. Prop TT, 50 hrs.

TTE, 7778 hrs. TTAF. Lots of spare parts to go with it - Rudder, Finn, Stabilizer, Extra cylinder jugs, Magneto carburetor, tire tubes and many other extras. Call Ron at 306-8610177. $100K Canadian.

1974 400 Gal Turbine Thrush, N5543X, Airframe only, 8900 TT, new Century wings, 0 time prop, A/C, cool seat, 29” tires, spring tail, fabric tail, paint in 2016. Asking $150K OBO Call Kent at 229-220-6343 or 229524-1134 Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

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1980 Thrush S2R-15DC (Converted to PT6A-34 in 1988) Airframe TT: 15,960 (Approx.) Roughly 3000hrs remain on spars. Engine PT6A-34: 0 hours Since Extensive HOT (Installed New CT blades, Shroud segments, and Sealing ring. Installed Overhauled FCU, High Pressure Fuel Pump, CT vane Ring, Combustion liner, Large Exit Duct and Small Exit Duct. Fuel nozzles cleaned and flowed, and MORE!) SWTI CT Vane ring AD complied with Oct. 2020. Prop: 900 Since IRAN. Options: 500 gallon hopper, Satloc Bantam GPS with flow control, Load Hawg, hydraulic gate box, KAWAK Throttle quadrant, Smoker, Aluminum Booms with CP nozzles, LED Leading edge lights (New lenses), Windshield wiper/washer, AC, Rear observer’s Seat, VG’s, Metal Tail, New Stainless camlocks all around, and more! Currently Undergoing Extensive airframe refurbishment from the Hopper to the tail! Stripped, primed and painted frame from the cockpit back. including inside the front cockpit, rebuilding the rear cockpit, New all around windows, frames, and doors. Tinted front and rear cockpit side windows, refurbed horizontal stabilizer, Vertical, Rudder, and Elevators, rebuilt tail wheel assembly, and much more! This one is a must see! Sold with fresh annual. $425K ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1999 Thrush S2R-T34, N4061H, Frame off restoration. Like new.

TTAF 5,350. Engine PT6A -34AG. TSO 0.0. Century Wings with 115 gal fuel per side, extensions and winglets. New 4 Blade Propeller STC SA04302CH. New 510 gal Hopper.

New tires, brakes and rotors. ZEE A/C w/heat. Single point fueling system.

Fuel Quantity Indicator. Hopper quantity gauge. New pump and stainless steel booms. Heavy duty landing gear. Cool seat. New paint. Current annual. Call Turbines Inc. 812-877-2587 peg@ turbinesinc.com Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

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Super nice, super clean, super low time Thrush 660P -67AG, DUAL COCKPIT-DUAL CONTROL, PT-6 powered work horse for sale! ONLY DUAL COCKPIT MODEL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE PLANET! Outstanding machine for crop spraying, fire suppression, and even patrolling purposes. How about FLIGHT TRAINING for any of the three?

Can outfit for each purpose! Only 428 hours since new! Only 150 hrs. since hot section by Covington, and only 2 hrs. on Hartzell 115” 5 blade prop since overhaul! Get started now! Outfit and spray, firefight, patrol, or instruct, before the season begins! Call Kirby at 615-972-7423 or email k.totty@ comcast.net

1978 S2R/T-34 Thrush, N4002S, 24,560TT, Record inlet, Metal Tail, VGs, Fastback, Loadmaster, Bantam with Intelliflow, Stainless Spray Gear, Work Lights, AC, Southwest Aircraft. Call or message for specs. $290,000 OBO Call Miles at 928-5809970

Turbine Garrett -5 powered Thrush 1700 SHOT (good cycle times remain on wheels) Airframe recondition 1700 hrs ago in 2017.

Ag Pilot X w/Flow Control, Heavy gear, metal tail, aileron and elevator servos, SS camlocks, VG’s, recently O/H 300 amp Start/Gen, Fast Start, hopper rinse, Electric boom shutoff, super booms, stainless CP’s, smoker, 200 gal fuel, KAWAK Throttle quad, Digital EI gauges, Panel mounted IPAD dock, PAR100 Bluetooth comm radio, harbour A/C and MORE! Aircraft Currently having Thrush Factory lower wing spar caps replaced at ASI in Hutchinson, MN. This one is clean from a South Dakota Operator, come by see for yourself! $429,950 Negotiable. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor.

Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information!

Excellent condition 1974 Thrush S2R, TT 4913, Pratt & Whitney R1340 geared engine, TSMO 229. Only 378 hours since complete rebuild! Always hangared. CK-AG-29 Wing Splice, Extended Wings, Aileron Servos, 29” Wheels, Spring Tail Wheel, Cold Air Intake, M3 SATLOC, Crop Hawk, Smoker, New StainlessSteel Booms, Cool Seat, Bottom Load Fuel. Visit https://mega.nz/folder/ TnhBxI5b#uPRTR4blbIBcMm9-0Y6a-Q for more pictures. Contact Brent at 308289-3534 for more information. $185K 308-889-3481

1977 Thrush S2R Turbine - 11,063 hours TTAF, Johnson Conversion and rebuild in 2007 (ME601E-11 with Avia Prop), Walters ME601E-11 engine with 3 hours Since IRAN (1560 SMOH), 400 gallon Hopper, AG Pilot X GPS with Flow Control (or Satloc Bantam if you prefer), MVP-50 Engine display, Electric Fan Brake, Bottom load fuel, Smoker, A/C, Metal Tail, KAWAK Throttle quadrant, Fiberglass belly, Winglets, Nav lights, Polished Spinner. Fresh Thrush Service Center Annual! Primed and Repainted Engine cowl, leading edges, vertical stab, and winglets. Rebuilt the tailwheel and primed and painted. She’s very clean and ready to go! Bring offers and trades! All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1998 Ayres S2R-T15, TT 7101, P&W PT6A-15AG TSNEW 7101, TSHSI 30 hrs, Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D TSMOH 30 hrs. Century Wing Spars, 220 gal fuel, 400 gallon hopper, Zee Air Conditioning, CP09 Nozzles, SATLOC M3 GPS, Stainless Steel Booms. Last annual inspection November 2018. $330,000 Contact Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813

2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N986MM, TTAE:5100, PT6S-34AG, 400 hrs.

SHI, Hartzell 4 blade prop, 900 hrs.SNEW, Cascade, MVT-50 glass panel, Load Hawg, Bantam GPS, IntelliFlow, Leading Edge lights, Vortex generators, Smoker, Bottom load fuel.

Very clean aircraft, well maintained and no damage history. See spec sheet for more details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

PT6A-41 850 SHP Thrush. N2249U, has been completely rebuilt from the spinner to the end of the rudder. We put the fuselage in our jig and replaced all the tubing from the cockpit back and upgraded to the later stronger longeron sizes. We installed all the factory beef up kits to the forward fuselage. We rebuilt the wings and installed new spar caps, rebuilt the factory metal tail, made new fuselage side panels and installed with crosspoint s.s. fasteners, we painted the aircraft with high solids Alumigrip polyurethane paint, we replaced windows, we installed a dropped stainless spray system we installed a cool seat with new covers and a Hooker harness, We installed the Cascade front end conversion kit with the 14” longer mount, we installed the MVP50T glass panel in the new upper center instrument panel, we installed a new Dyna Nav Vektor Max GPS, we installed a new KAWAK throttle quadrant, it has a radio and Harbour air conditioning, it has vortex generators, 192 gallon fuel capacity with bottom loading, it has nav/strobe/landing and taxi lights, and a 525 gal hopper. The engine is a King Air takeoff with approximately 4000 hours since P&W factory overhaul and 10 hours since hot section and test cell run. The High Performance 4 bladed Hartzell prop has 10 hours since new.

The aircraft is fast, hauls a full hopper load, gets off the ground quickly, turns extremely well, and is a delight to fly.

Aircraft needs to be working. We have $750K plus invested. Make reasonable offer! Call 559-686-1794, Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website www.johnstonaircraft.com Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection Call 478-987-2250

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1999 Thrush S2R-T34, N23034, AFTT 11,048 hrs., Current Annual, Avenger Wing Spar 38,391 hrs. remaining, Extensions and Winglets, PT6A-34AG TSO: 0.0, Four Blade Hartzell Propeller STC SA04302CH, HC-B4TN-3C/T10702NS TSN: 0.0, New Tires, New Brakes and Rotors, Zee A/C System w/Heat, Single Point Fueling System, Fuel Quantity Indicator, Refurbished Hopper with new gate box, New Booms. See spec sheet for details. Turbines Inc. 812-877-2587 www.turbinesinc.com

1995 Weatherly 620B, TTAF 7344, Pratt & Whitney R985 TSOH 66 hrs, Hartzell HC-B3R30-4B 1661 TSOH, Crop Hawk Flow Meter, VG’s, CP’s, Lane pump fan and electric brake, Smoker, LED Landing Lights, 70 Amp Alternator. March 2020 Annual. $135,000 Call Stephanie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc. 229-9242813

Bell 206 Spray Helicopters For Sale or Lease! Bell 206 B’s or 206 L’s turnkey spray ready with Simplex System, AgNav or SATLOC GPS. Good component times remaining. Fresh annual with sale. Call Brian 561-7231911

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Aircraft - Other

1996 Ayres S2R-T34, N2243J, TTAF 8929.6, PT6A-41 Engine Time 16,645, TTSHI 934.0, SATLOC G4 w/IntelliFlow, A/C & Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Lane Electric Brake, Load Hawg, Cool Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, SS Boom, Fuel Cap 192 Gallon.

See spec sheet for more details. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net

1997 Ayres S2R-G10, N773CC, AFTT 6500, Engine: 1813.0 SHOT/ CAM1813, Propeller O/H Conrad Maxwell on 4/5/12, Cool start system, Hatfield single point fueling, ATS-VG’s, AG-TIPS-MARBURGER, Kawak hydraulic system, SATLOC G4, Load hawg, Max weight 7900, Empty weight 4718, Useful load 3182. $420K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

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2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new.

Price reduced to $475,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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.

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Helicopters Bell 47 Booms Complete. Also have rear section of Bell 47. Call 660-572-0265 1993 Weatherly 620B, 5000 TT, 600 SMOH Covington, new wing brackets. 137 available. $80,000. Call 256-708-5966

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1982 Hiller UH 12-E, 3112 TT, 100 hrs. on new engine. Two spray trucks also for sale. Call Guy at 803-6458230

2 Huey helicopter buckets for sale. Call Guy at 803-645-8230

Engine - Piston R-1340 Geared engine. TSMO 800 hours. Call Dan at 701-640-4857 for details.

R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags, harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R1340 Engine Overhaul, New Pistons, New bearings, mags, ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

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Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $67,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Engine - Turbine PT6A-41 Engine For Sale, SN: PCE81159, TT: 10889.1 Hrs TC: 10510 TS0: 1094.0 CS0:567 See spec sheet for details. Call Turbines Inc. at 812877-2587 turbines@turbinesinc.com

PT6A-67 Hot Section for sale - Two complete hot sections - please call for info. Carl 250-877-9432 PT6A-41 Engine For Sale. SN: PCE80472, TT: 11739.2 Hrs TC: 10843 TS0: 1081.1 CS0:609. See spec sheet for details. Call Turbines Inc. at 812877-2587 turbines@turbinesinc.com PT6A-34 For Sale - PCE-56667, TSO 3773. For pricing call Paul at 305-8252001 or email preeves@jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive - PT6A-27 For Sale - PCE-41682, TSO 2939. For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6-15AG For Sale, Fresh gear box, overhaul, 0 since hot section. Call Bill Kingrey for cycle times and price. 979257-6695 PT6 Starter Generators #23046-28 OHC, -21 U/S, $5000 for pair, or trade for 23046-007’s. Call 870-8862418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Walters 601E-11 OSIRAN, Engine 2250 TT, 1300 hrs sense factory overhaul. Complete with overhauled prop hub, and a set of blades, 99 in dia. $95,000 Memphis, TX. 940-585-6176 Turbo Cat Kit ready for installation this winter. Kit includes new firewall forward, Hartzell propeller, EI-MVP, custom built fiberglass cowlings and much more. We can supply a new PT6A-15AG or -34AG for a great price with the kit. Includes a “Fly Safe Transition Program” Contact ann@ turbineconversions.com for pricing and additional details.

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Equipment - Booms Tsla Center Boom 59105 (AT401-402) $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800642-5777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www.tri-stateaviation.com

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

Contact Mark@turbineconversions.com for more info. www.turbineconversions. com CP09-3P nozzles (59) $50 each, CP04 Poly Check valve (68) $26 each, CP02 SS check valve (76) $80 each, CP09-3E (67) $80 each, 7” SS drops (30) $5.50 each. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320-848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.

Equipment - Parts Transland Grip Steps for AT aircraft. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information.

Transland 4” Delrin Hopper Vents. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information.

3 Hatfield Fire Gates. Air Tractor, vented lids for a 502, Transland quick attach.

Make a Reasonable offer. Call 204856-9422 AT-802 Hatfield Fire Gate - New Production ready to ship! Original Hydraulic Clam Shell Design, STC, BLM & IATB Approved. Proven reliable design, currently fighting fires in North & South America. Built tough, lighter weight and affordable pricing available options. Other aircraft models available - STC on All models of AT, Thrush and M18 Dromader with short lead time. www.turbineconversions.com Contact ann@turbineconversions.com

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Hatfield hydraulic drop door. USFS / BLM approved. Fits Thrush, Dromader, can be adapted to Air Tractor 502 or 802. Excellent condition, with streamline fairings, all controls included. $28,500 S.E.A.T. program is expanding.

Pilot / contractor training available. Call 530-345-9919

Equipment - Pumps 502B spray pump Agrinautics 38” Gate Strut Assembly and complete bottom installation ready to go (Electric brake) second 502B spray pump with all bottom installations (electric motor for fam feather) see pictures of both pumps.

Note: they are used pumps. You have to pick it up. $3,900 870-930-5729

Equipment - Spreaders Transland 8 Vane spreader for 38” gate.

Part #22355 For Ag Cat or Air Tractor, $2500 OBO Call 605-230-0801 Ayres Thrush ‘Breckenridge’ Spreader.

All stainless, like new, fits 41” Transland gate box. $3,500 Will deliver anywhere USA for expenses, or will crate and ship for materials and labor. Call 530-3459919 Transland SS Swathmaster 38in.

Special 54495 (5in. Throat) w/wing extension 254 in. wide, Spreader Quick Attach 23505, Brackets for 402B & homemade cart, (NEW 52916) Stainless Low Volume Gate Door. Like new, used once on spike contract, would be great for cover crop work. $10K OBO plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712.

25” Stainless Steel Spreader, Like new, 9 Vanes for low volume applications. $1,500 Call Bill at 863-467-4000 (2)Transland SS 22274 38” to 25” gate box adapters & 21966 Gate Boxes. $2500 Eachor $4000 for both plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712 TRANSLAND SS SWATHMASTER 25in, has brackets for 402B, Spreader Quick attach 23507, comes w/2 more center sections & 4 wings. $3000 OBO plus shipping. 620-525-6712 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Equipment - Support Like new portable load pad suitable for an 802. Very little use. $24K For more information call 309-759-4826 3” load, mix tank, fully contained and lockable, air compressor and storage complete ready to go. $30K For more information call 309-759-4826

GPS - AgPilotX Helicopter light bar now available with the new iPad based guidance system AgPilotX. Entire system with helicopter light bar is 13 lbs. Call Anthony Fay with Insero for details 480-285-4367

GPS - DynaNav Brand New Vektor LITE GPS systems.

Ultimate navigation system at an affordable price. $7,500 View details on our website www.dynanav.com

GPS - SATLOC 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701520-0229 or 701-662-4416 (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090

GPS - Trimbal Trimbal GPS with flow control. $500 For more information call Dan at 701640-4857

Help Wanted CDL drivers needed to support helicopter spray operations. Full time positions available with several work schedules to choose from to include 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off and a seasonal schedule. Also, candidates can earn a pilots license or rated pilots can receive aerial application training. Call or email to discuss your future. 561-723-1911 or email parker561@me.com ISO experienced / licensed aircraft technician, mainly specializing in agriculture aircraft (Air Tractor & PT6A turbine engines). We have a strong growing business here, if you are interested in a long term career.

Starting $20 to $30 per hour and that is negotiable. Must pass drug test.

If interested call Steve at 870-9193625 Mid-Nebraska ag operation: Green Meadows Aviation, is currently looking for an ag pilot. Herbicide work early and late season with fungicide/insecticide applications sandwiched in-between.

You may call Rex at 308-214-1516 or email rexdkelley@gmail.com.

North Central 5 turbine plane operation looking for long term pilot. A&P is a plus. Diverse crop. Please email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#3179 Total time and type of aircraft need to be included as well as contact information. All inquiries must include full name, phone number and email address.

Rice Pilot wanted to fly 502B in South Texas. Prior experience recommended.

Email resume to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#3189 All inquiries must include full name, phone number and email address.

Kindersley Air-Spray Ltd. requires 1 professional agricultural turbine spray pilot to pilot Turbine Thrush 510s for the 2021 spray season.

Anticipated start date: May 10, 2021 thru September 7th 2021. Education: Commercial pilots license, Pesticide applicators license. Applicant must have a minimum 1500 hours of agricultural spray experience of which 1000 hours must be on a Turbine Thrush or Air Tractor, up to date medical, be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, be capable of operating SATLOC GPS systems or the equivalence, perform basic maintenance and servicing on aircraft, maintain journey logs following transport Canada guidelines, have a clean flight record, be insurable through our insurance company. Wage/Salary: $75/hr based on 40hr/week. Benefits: Benefits package available, Workers Compensation provided, possibility of a seasonal bonus. Email resumes including references to advanced. aviation@sasktel.net. Only successful applicants meeting all requirements will be contacted. Kindersley Air Spray Ltd. Box 2005 Kindersley Sask. S0I 1S0 Office: 306-463-4600 Two Helicopter Ag Pilots Needed. At least 1 year ag experienced preferred.

Must be dependable with good work ethic. Call 641-821-0015 or email speasaviation@hotmail.com CAMM Air is looking for energetic A&P candidates for our Spencer, Iowa location. Candidates shall possess A&P certificate. Will train right individual.

All turbine Air Tractors serviced. Also service corporate aircraft including King Air, Beechjet and Citation aircraft.

Please send resume with salary requirements to cammair1@gmail.com Western Canadian Aerial is looking for 1 pilot that is available for Forestry work during 2021 season, with potential of extending into our regular ag season.

Our company uses Air Tractor 402, 502 and 602. Experience in type of aircraft is required. Previous experience on Forestry work also required. Please contact Markus Seitter and send resume to chiefpilot@wcaerial.com Helicopter Pilot - Position available spraying in South Texas. April thru November. Room and Board provided with excellent pay. Call Cameron Hendrickson at 815-739-6813 or 815384-5151 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.

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CLASSIFIEDS Work on an aerial wildfire crew supporting Air Tractor 802 aircraft. FT/ PT available. CDL required. Call Patrick Mertens at AERO APPLICATORS 970522-1941 Midwest operator seeking experienced 502 pilot for 2021 fungicide run. Idea opportunity for motivated individual who would like to become an operator. Email resume and references to cadyaerial@ gmail.com Driver/Support crew needed for Wildland Fire Suppression Aircraft. Looking for a motivated individual to travel and assist pilots with aircraft for fire suppression duties. Temporary position with long term possibilities dependent on performance. CDL Class A with Hazmat and tanker endorsement required to apply. Duties include: driving pickup truck and gooseneck trailer set up to different bases as needed. transporting crew to the fire bases from the hotel and back, loading/fueling aircraft, making sure equipment is clean and well taken care of. For further questions you can contact Chrissy/Kyle at the Fort Morgan Airport. 970-867-8414. Please send resumes to cofireaviation@gmail.com Pilot needed for the season. Needs to have at least 1000 hr. turbine time doing herbicide, fungicide and insecticide. Position can possibly turn into a full time seat. Located in ND. Call 701-489-3558 VersaAir Services in Kansas is looking for a fixed wing Thrush S2R turbine pilot for the 2021 season. VersaAir Services is a successful helicopter operator diversifying into the fixed wing market and seeking an individual that we can grow the fixed wing division with. We are placed in a great location in eastern Kansas with private asphalt runway. Please email jsutton@versaair. com and/or rdeweese@versaair.com for more info.

Experienced Rotary-Wing AG Pilot Needed - Pilot with experience wanted for 2021 and beyond. At least three full seasons of Forestry experience is and row crop experience is preferred. Our season runs from first of March through beginning of November throughout the South and Midwest. B&S Air, Inc. operates some of the cleanest and well equipped OH-58’s, 206B’s, and Long Rangers in the industry, and we spare no expense on our maintenance program. We run two batch trucks and a turnkey with all crews to maximize productivity. Percentage based pay system with no limits to earning potential. Call 229-838-6733 or visit us at https://www.bandsairinc.com/ Experienced Ag Pilot Needed, Full time position, paid health insurance, salary negotiable, located in Oklahoma. Call us at 405-255-8748

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Ag pilot wanted - Gravity Ag Services of Vauxhall, Alberta, Canada is an expanding company looking for an 500hr experienced, insurable, Canadian Commercial licensed aerial applicator to join our team. Our team utilizes the Thrush 510p to service our customers.

The successful applicant will be required to safely and efficiently fly on both irrigation and dry land from May to September. We are looking for a strong work ethic to professionally work with customers and crew. Email resume to gravityag@outlook.com Agtegra Cooperative is currently taking applications for 2 full-time pilots willing to relocate to South Dakota. Competitive pay and great benefits For details and to apply visit www.agtegra.com/careeropportunities.

Looking for Ag & King Air Simulator Instructors. Instructors are 1099 contractors. Work is on a per student basis. 1-3 day courses and paid by the day. Work one on one with the students.

Classroom and simulator instruction.

Days are 9-5 with no weekends.

Lodging fees are covered for instructors that travel in to our location to teach.

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Looking for someone who has an Ag pilot background/experience. Turbine experience is a must. Could be active or retired. Must have an interest in teaching and passing on their knowledge to others in the industry. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2710 Looking for the right pilot. Wilbur-Ellis is looking for a Bell 47 Pilot with row crop spray experience to work in King City California. King City is located in the south end of the Salinas Valley, 150 miles south of San Francisco, 60 miles south east of Monterey. I have a full-time position available for the right applicant. You must be stable and accident/violation free. WilburEllis has excellent benefits, including company provided transportation. The season runs from the middle of March through the middle of November. The work is difficult and challenging but rewarding. Pilots are expected to be in the office in the afternoon to prepare for the following days work. This is a full time position for an experienced Bell 47 pilot with row crop experience.

If this is something you are interested in, please send me a resume. Mark Plaskett 831-594-2430mplaskett@ wilburellis.com Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025

Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest.

Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops.

Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops.

We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail. com North Dakota aviation operation looking for an Experienced and “PASSIONATE” A&P/IA and pilot to fly/maintain/rebuild turbine Thrush and North American AT6 aircraft. Flying season runs from June through August. TPE-331 and sheet metal experience preferred. If you do not love aviation, and enjoy maintaining and flying airplanes, please do not apply.

Email resume and references to Luke at luke@ltenterprisesnd.com

Miscellaneous David Clark Headset, Model number H10-13S, stereo headset in excellent shape $250. Call 402-841-5144 250 Amp Dry Spline Starter Generator. $3,500 Call Chad Stuart Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Used 250 AMP Wet Spline Starter Generator. $3500 Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Ag Cat tail spring A1590-1 $1200.

Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800437-5319 Christmas Trump Shirt - Short and Long Sleeve. Youth small through 4XL. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 or send email to parts@ stormaeronatuics.com to place an order.

Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush.

Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order.

Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Historical Video Productions.

Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com

Hot Shot transistorized 3 foot cattle prod. $50 Call 402-841-5144

Operations For Sale or Wanted Southern rice operation for sale. Good clean operation with everyone in place.

Just getting old and tired. No tire kickers please. Email all inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#3185 All inquiries must include full name, phone number and email address.

North Central family owned aerial spraying business for sale. One to two airplane operation. Comes with 60x70 heated hangar and office. Email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#3180. All inquiries must include full name, phone number and email address.

Business for sale in South Central Washington State. This has been a well established, one airplane aerial application business for many decades at the same location. The area has a diversified agriculture, and great potential for expansion by the right person. Contact via email agpilot54@ gmail.com

Parts - Airframe Firewall Forward Engine Cowling for an AT-502B. Includes everything except the engine. $20,000 Call 256-762-1827 AT-502 sheet metal. Some new, some used, all airworthy. Mostly fwd. lowerfuselage. $500 for all. Will box and ship for materials and labor. Call 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 Used set of AT-502 wings with 170 fuel, 4600 hrs remaining on spars, all control surfaces and hardware. $42K Call Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476 Blue anodized aluminum windshield washer replacement cap with handle. $65 Available online only at www. ambericandesigns.com Questions ambericandesignsllc@gmail.com Air Tractor Bolt In Step Extension - CNC cut anodized aluminum step extension that bolts into existing step for more footing and traction. $125 Available online only at www.ambericandesigns. com Questions - ambericandesignsllc@ gmail.com 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage.

Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-6624416

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CLASSIFIEDS CNC cut anodized aluminum spray mirrors. $275 with mirror online only. $275 www.ambericandesigns.com Questions - ambericandesignsllc@ gmail.com B-Model Ag Cat Wings. Long range fuel.

Good paint. $10k each, $35k for the set. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Titanium Full Swivel Tail Wheel Now approved and available for S2R 660 Thrush - full swivel tailwheel with Titanium Tail Spring. Durable, long life span, lighter weight option for Thrush owners. Contact ann@ turbineconvesions.com for information and to reserve your production slot for this winter. www.turbineconversions.com Upper Left Wing Less Wing Tip, Fuselage Frame, 3-1in. Landing Gears, 2 Struts For Wings, New Leading Edge For Aileron, 1 Fuel Tank. $5,000 541571-3017 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 ann@ turbineconversions.com or contact our favorite Thrush dealer for more information. www.turbineconversions. com Ag Cat Factory Frames - All Models, 4130 weld assys, fixture per­fect, ready to install. Upgrades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, struts/wires, all components, special hardware and much more.

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870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com

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REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@ johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website at www.johnstonaircraft.com Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

Contact Ann at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com

Parts - Engine AgJet TPE331 SB+/SC+ Conversions - Installed or assembled Kits with heavy rings. Allied/AmAg Ag Cat Center 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Radial Parts: 2 Fiberglass AT Speed Rings, 1 THRUSH Speed Ring, 1 Radial engine mount with ring. Make offer.

Cascade Aircraft Conversions. 509-6351212. info@cacaircraft.com -34 Cascade Inlet System. Firewall FWD for S2R Thrush. $35,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150 Ground Support Engine Driven Transfer Pump, Zanoni Equipment’s all stainless steel construction paired with a Honda 13 HP motor. Special introductory pricing orders received by January 31, 2020. Contact Mark@ turbineconversions.com for more info.

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Parts - Other Misc. parts off of S2R Thrush including air conditioning plus speed ring. $1,000 For more information call Dan at 701640-4857 Air Tractor Gen 2 Firegate, Complete system, Fairings, wire-harness. Call For Price: 870-672-2089 2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

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Position Wanted Completed seat 1,2, & 3 courses including hazmat courses. Looking for Aerial Fire sponsorship and long lasting relationship with company. Please call or text Hale 678-779-4726

Propellers Hamilton Standard 23D40 3-blade Prop – 20 hours on overhaul. For details call Dan at 701-640-4857 AT-402 3-blade Prop, Model #HCB3TN-3D, blade serial numbers K78110, 78108, 78111. New blades and fresh hub overhaul, zero time has been put on it since overhaul, 1680 hrs since new. Comes with excellent prop stand. Call Patrick at 970-5710871 Hamilton Standard 12D-40-6167-12 Propeller. 102” diameter, FAA approved for R-1340. $4,500 Call 530-3459919 Hamilton Standard Propeller 23D40 with 6511-12S Blades Overhauled Completely includes 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Hamilton Standard 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533 blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 23D40 with New Blades 6511A-9 installed. Completely Overhauled Propeller. With 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 QUALITY Propellers For Sale 33D50-6601A18 OHC...........$29K 23D40-6601A19 OHO...........$28K 22D40-6533A12 OHO...........$25K 22D40-AG200-2 418-SOH....$22K 12D40-AG100-4S 375-SOH..$19K 12D40-AG100-2 828-SOH....$18K 2D30-AG100-2 OHC.............$23K HC-B3TN-5M/102” OHC.......$17K Call AmAg, 870-886-2418/2489F frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Hartzell Prop HC-B3T10-3D, Blades T10282N +4, Prop Assy, Buckhead, Spinner, 0STMOH Prop. $28,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150

12D40-6101-12 Propeller, Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805

Real Estate Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway.

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Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250

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Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with Ag Aircraft experience. Please Email: AgAirResources@gmail.com South African pilot, 56 year old, experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single and multi engine, IF and Ag ratings. AG Aircraft types PA 25, PA36, G164B, Air Tractor 301/401/402 B, Thrush 510 S2R-34T. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US or Canada, kindly email: craighhamman4@gmail.com Looking for long term seat in the US. I have an interesting combination of Aviation Engineering, Flight Training and Flight Experience, both Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing. Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Resume and references are attached. For more information email cerionidiego@gmail.com Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850686-2020 Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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Head Office (UK) Micron Group Tel: +(44) 1885 482397 Email: enquiries@micron.co.uk USA Micronair Sales & Service Tel: +(1) 512 266 9044 Email: micronair@aol.com

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2012 Air Tractor AT-602-1216 N2061L PT6A-60AG 3686 Hrs TTAE, fresh HSI, Satloc Bantam w/ G4 screen, Lane fan & brake, smoker,s/s T/W deflector, drop booms, low time landing gear, 0 time FCU and HP fuel pump. ...................................................................................................................................$625,000.00 2007 Air Tractor AT-802A N4265D PT6A-67AG 5917 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI, Satloc Bantam, radio pkg., smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, CP nozzles, new paint, glass & more ................................$595,000.00

2021 Air Tractors all models available

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800-441-2964

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Pilot Available For 2021 and beyond Really looking for somewhere to make a home and long lasting position.

Licensed in LA, AR & MS. Looking for 2021 seat preferably around Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi or Missouri but will entertain other locations.

Fungicide, insecticide,fertilize, seeding and rice herbicide experience. Time in 4,5,6&802 also thrush 400&510 . No accident history nor any drift claims.

All Ag time is turbine time. Have been insured in all previous listed aircraft.

For more info please send text or leave voicemail if no answer at 318-3766993. Resume and reference upon request. Email colemckee309@yahoo. com

Training Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc.

We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www.RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774.

Forest Protection Limited “Xenia Morales - Women In Aviation Scholarship” Forest Protection Limited (FPL), operating for nearly 70 years out of New Brunswick, is a company known for Aerial Work, including aerial firefighting and aerial treatment of pesticides and herbicides. We are looking to encourage women to join or further their aviation industry skills as either pilot or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) apprentice. Estimated Value: $5,000, Available Scholarships: One per year, Scholarship Year: 2021. Pilot applicant: If awarded to a pilot applicant, the scholarship is partial funding toward the total costs associated with completing Agricultural Pilot Training. Training will take place at Battleford Airspray in Saskatchewan. Candidates must possess a Commercial Pilot License (CPL). Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) apprentice applicant: If awarded to an AME apprentice applicant, the scholarship is partial funding toward the total costs associated with completing approved training. This training must take place at a Transport Canada Approved Training Organization (ATO).

Please submit an essay of fewer than 1000 words, including a personal statement describing how this new opportunity would help advance your professional goals and ambitions.

Candidates will be evaluated on personal accomplishments, involvement in the aviation community, and future career aspirations. Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, with preference given to a New Brunswick resident.

Essays can be submitted to info@ forestprotectionlimited.com with the subject title “Xenia Morales - Women in Aviation Scholarship.” The deadline to submit is March 31, 2021.

Service Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

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We build loader trucks to your specifications.

Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/ Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR

Fire Support Trailer For Sale - 2007 Siems Gooseneck Dove Tail Trailer, dual axle, dual tires, 24,000 GVWR. Has (2ea) 1000 Gal. poly tanks for water & retardant, 400 Gal. Jet A Fuel tanks w/fill-rite meter, Generac Mdl. GP174500 Stand By Generator.

17,500 Watt, has Honda GX-390 gas motor on pumps. $35,000 Call 409656-5998 Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube.

Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267

1984 GMC Black Tank Truck, 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps.

Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $2,700. Buyer pick up item after sale. 979 219-9351

Wanted to Buy Wanted to Buy - All models of Cessna 206, does not need to have an engine.

If you have one sitting in your back field turn it into cash by emailing ann@ turbineconversions.com

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