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TracMap Releases Groundbreaking TML-A Guidance Unit 2021 has been a big year for Agtech company TracMap with the release of their groundbreaking TML-A aviation guidance unit. TracMap isn’t what you’d call a newcomer to the industry – their Flight3 units having long been an integral part of operations for aerial agricultural operators around the globe – but, at the risk of resorting to cliché, the TML-A is a game-changer both for the company and the ag aviation industry.

Incorporating satellite and topographic imagery, enhanced safety features, and a slick touch screen interface that can also be operated entirely off the stick, TracMap knew they had succeeded in creating a product that represented a massive leap forward in technology for aerial ag pilots.

It quickly became apparent that, in order to succeed, the design process needed to be customer-driven. According to TML-A Technical Product Owner Tim Neumegen “Our pilots had some great ideas for what they wanted to see in their GPS guidance. With our Flight3 units, we had reached the technical limits of what was achievable - now with the TML-A, we have a platform where we can bring those ideas to life. It represents a huge jump in power over our previous platform, which lets us do more in real-time, like warning about wires and showing the whole guidance pattern.” During the development phase, it became clear that the TML-A TracMap had a product that could deliver genuine advances on the currently available systems, was powered by some extraordinarily clever software, yet remained intuitive and straightforward to operate.

operation was vital, as was safety. In the TML-A, one of the most significant enhancements in terms of safety is the ability to mark and identify hazards, and other aircraft using the system will be able to recognize these hazards. Additionally, the TML-A addresses wire strikes, one of the leading causes of accidents in the industry, by having the ability to display the location of wires and warn pilots when they are approaching.

Enhanced mapping means more accurate proof of placement for your customers and greater onthe-job efficiency – the ability to overlay satellite or topographic imagery on the display offers another dimension to the pilot’s experience, being able to identify geographic features off the display. Shared pilot profiles mean less time spent dialing in your preferred settings, and the ability to operate the device entirely off the stick means you’re focused on the job at all times.

The TML-A is advanced enough to meet the needs of the most demanding pilots but, at the same time, is easily used by both tech-heads and old-school industry veterans.

It’s been 15 years since TracMap introduced its first GPS Guidance system in New Zealand – now, in 2021, the future of Agricultural Aviation Guidance is here.

Getting ready for production was nearly a yearlong journey. TracMap went straight to the endusers, pilots in the agricultural aviation industry from the U.S, New Zealand and Australia, to see what would be most valuable to them in their next-generation aviation unit. The simplicity of

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It’s that time of year again!

I would like to welcome you to the second edition of The Navigator, presented by AgAir Update. The Navigator is an offshoot of what was called the AgAir Update Show Guide. However, The Navigator still follows the basic theme of the Show Guide, just a little updated to reflect current conditions.

The purpose of The Navigator is to present a comprehensive printed and digital platform for AgAir Update advertisers and readers for the upcoming NAAA Ag Expo to be held in Savannah, Georgia December 5-9. The digital space, posted on agairupdate.com, includes more in-depth articles, photos and videos for each advertiser appearing on the printed pages of The Navigator. This two-step approach is especially important during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This brings The Navigator to the forefront of information for existing and emerging ag-aviation vendors.

As in the past, The Navigator will provide readers with information that will undoubtedly make ag-flying safer and more profitable. It also will help with business decisions to be made at the Ag Aviation Expo.

Because COVID-19 has affected all businesses in one way or another, it becomes more critical than ever for suppliers to the ag-aviation industry to continue to send their message advising

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AgAir Update readers of their product and services. Some have had to change ways of doing business, while for others it is business as usual.

In the following pages, you will know how your chosen suppliers are operating and their availability. This is what The Navigator’s mission is, bringing together readers and advertisers.

Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from attending NAAA’s convention in December 2021.

Also within the pages of The Navigator, you will read comments from NAAA’s Chief Executive Officer Andrew Moore and NAAA President Mark Kimmel. NAAA has done a fantastic job organizing an international trade show that represents ag-aviation worldwide under very challenging circumstances. Additionally in The Navigator, you will find valuable information about events planned at this year’s convention in Savannah, December 5-9, hosted at the Savannah Convention Center with the Westin Savannah as the primary host hotel. There are some

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In closing, I know we are all hoping and praying that the world will eventually overcome this pandemic. It will be great to return to normal where we can once again hug and shake the hands of new and old friends at next year’s convention, or on the job site without hesitation. Until then, please use The Navigator to help you navigate through the many choices for products and services available to agaviators during this challenging time. The NAAA and AgAir Update advertisers need your support as much as you need theirs! Especially this year, I look forward to seeing you in Savannah, December 5-9.

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Air Tractor: “We’re rocketing ahead.”

In 2021, Air Tractor aircraft production surged past 4,000.

On track to build 165+ aircraft in 2021, Air Tractor is ready for an even stronger 2022.

Air Tractor is set to produce more than 165 aircraft in 2021 — a 40 percent increase from 2020. This is a remarkable accomplishment in a year in which the production sector at large was plagued by supply chain challenges and Covidrelated production delays.

“Even in a very challenging environment with Covid-19 and serious worldwide supply chain problems, we’ve met the challenge and continue to meet it and do more as shown by our 40 percent increase in airplane production during 2021,” said Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch.

“Nobody else in aviation has done that in the past year.

No U.S. airplane manufacturer has increased production over the previous year,” Hirsch added. “We’re fortunate to be in a market that has such a high demand and has opportunities.”

Hirsch explained that Air Tractor accomplished the production increase on top of additional, independent projects.

“Even though we’ve got a demand signal for the 802U, and we’re in the middle of planning to build some airplanes for the military market, what we’ve really done is focus on ag and firefighting—our core business—and made sure we’ve done everything we can to meet that demand first,” he said.

With aerial application still being the most efficient way to protect crops, and Air Tractor’s firefighting series of aircraft continuously proving their effectiveness in fire prevention and initial attack firefighting scenarios, the demand for purpose-built airplanes to get the job done is growing worldwide.

“The demand is unbelievable for next year,” Hirsch said.

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year. And if the global supply chain holds up, we’ve got a robust 2022 build schedule.”

Meanwhile, the company continues making their aircraft even more productive and dependable.

For the past several years, Air Tractor has put strong focus on making the best possible use of its resources in order to improve competitiveness. The goals are to eliminate waste and find new manufacturing efficiencies, improving processes and techniques for each step involved in building airplanes. “Production, engineering, quality, and computer systems departments are collaborating to make sure we are delivering the best quality product efficiently. All of us are working on this to ensure that we stay on solid ground during these disruptive, changing times,” says Hirsch.

The effort involves continuous improvement, striving for simplicity, eliminating time-wasting activities, and increasing the company’s manufacturing flexibility to streamline the flow of raw materials and subassemblies through the factory. “By more effectively utilizing our available resources, we will be able to increase our production and control the cost of production while building better quality products.” Hirsch says.

Air Tractor is stronger than ever, Hirsch underscored as the company celebrated delivering its 4,000th aircraft this year, along with several other milestones, including well over 100 502XP aircraft built, and the delivery of the 900th AT-802 in the ag and firefighting series. Air Tractor currently has about 330 employees to meet customer demands for more aircraft.

“We’ve gone a long way through this Covid storm, and the company still is strong and viable — perhaps more so than ever. We’re going into 2022 strong, healthy, and we’re more than just forging ahead. We’re rocketing ahead,” Hirsch said.

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FROM THE NAAA

Andrew Moore NAAA Chief Executive Officer Mark Kimmel NAAA President

Join NAAA at the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah for a Centennial Celebration!

On behalf of the National Agricultural Aviation Association, we would like to invite all AgAir Update readers to the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo in historic Savannah. This year’s show takes on extra meaning because it coincides with the aerial application industry’s 100th anniversary!

the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo is the place for you! Make the most of the enriching education sessions, valuable networking opportunities and a world-class trade show that will showcase striking stateof-the-art and antique ag aircraft— including the Snow Aeronautical S2A, Ag-Cat Serial No. 1 and a Stearman.

In addition to our great speakers and programming, world-class NAAA Trade Show and enjoyable atmosphere, we are celebrating 100 years of aiding farmers in producing a safe, affordable and abundant supply of food, fiber and bioenergy, as well as protecting forestry and controlling health-threatening pests across our great nation.

You can expect to experience the same robust, informative and interactive atmosphere as always at the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo, but with additional safeguards established for the health and wellness of our attendees, exhibitors and staff.

This is the sixth time since 2010 the Hostess City of the South has hosted the world’s largest agricultural aviation expo. The reason is simple: They treat us right, and our attendees love it here.

The citizens of Savannah bent over backward to make NAAA attendees and exhibitors feel safe and welcome us last year at our 2020 convention, and you can expect no less at this year’s show. We can’t wait to enjoy the city’s great restaurants, bars and amazing Southern hospitality.

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The festivities begin at the Kickoff Breakfast Monday morning, where you’ll hear from 19-time Emmy winner John Stossel, hailed by The Dallas Morning News as “the most consistently thought-provoking TV reporter of our time.” Stossel began his career as a consumer reporter calling for government regulation. But when he saw that regulations could cause new problems, he started reporting on the benefits that free markets create.

After 28 years on ABC’s 20/20, Stossel joined Fox Business Network to host his own show. In 2017, he gave that up to start Stossel TV, which makes internet videos that educate young people about the benefits of limited government. This event is expected to sell out. Pre-register ahead of time to avoid missing out!

Several educational sessions are on tap throughout the week, including the Aerial Application Technology Research Session and programming focused on FAA matters and lowlevel obstacles, insurance, precision agriculture, crop protection products, engine performance and maintenance, helicopters, airframe and company sessions. Some states offer CEUs for education sessions. Visit AgAviation. org/ceu for a full list of CEU opportunities at the expo.

NAAA’s General Session on Tuesday, Dec. 7, will feature history and content centered around the last 100 years of the aerial application industry. We’ll debut the new documentary “Aerial Applicators’ Growing Role: 100 Years of Agricultural Aviation,” followed by a panel looking back at the industry’s origins and advancements over the past 100 years. Steve Powell of Solum Consulting will moderate the session.

Invited panelists include Dennie Stokes, of Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. and Air Aids Inc./Stokes Flying Service in Earle, Arkansas; AgAir Update’s very own Bill Lavender; Jim Hirsch, Air Tractor’s president; Terry Humphrey of Thrush, and Grant Lane of Lane Aviation—all ag aviation veterans and leaders.

For the final portion of the General Session, we’ll hear from experts who will forecast what’s on the horizon between now and the industry’s

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bicentennial in 2021. Speakers include Air Tractor’s Jim Hirsch, Mark McDonald, president and CEO of Thrush Aircraft, and Jay Vroom, chief information officer for his family business, Vroom•Leigh•Agriculture LLC, and a strategic advisor for D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services.

Vroom retired from CropLife America in 2018 after 30 years as the organization’s president and CEO. Also speaking is Ofir Schlam, founder and president of Taranis, the cutting-edge company developing groundbreaking aerial imaging and see-and-spray technology.

This year’s career-development programs are frontloaded to give new and low-time ag pilots increased opportunities to interact with experienced operators and pilots after the sessions. The Compaass Rose Session is being offered Sunday, Dec. 5, and NAAREF’s “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session will take place Monday, Dec. 6. Compaass Rose is an information-sharing session geared toward low-time and prospective ag pilots. It is led by the PAASS presenters, our roving safety instructors. Speed Mentoring is a fast-paced orientation session for new and prospective ag pilots where experienced industry experts meet with small groups of attendees in short mentoring rounds to answer questions in a more personal setting. The experts may represent operators, pilots and ag insurance representatives.

The Athena presenters and PAASS presenters are coming together for the NAAREF Relationship Drift Session, which will look at how personal relationships affect pilot decisionmaking and safety. Men and women should attend this session together, including couples and office crew.

Relationship Drift is similar in format to the popular Compaass Rose program, but instead of facilitating better

relations between inexperienced pilots and more experienced operators, the new session is designed to foster ties between operators/pilots and their spouses or significant others and office crew.

The NAAREF Safety Session on Thursday, Dec. 9, will feature a brand-new video on how to “turn smart,” educating aerial applicators on how to make safe, coordinated turns while conducting aerial applications.

The session will be valuable to both inexperienced and experienced pilots.

For specific solutions for your business, look no further than the NAAA Trade Show Dec. 7–8. The world’s largest agricultural aviation trade show will feature nearly 140 exhibitors, showcasing crop protection products, parts and supplies, aircraft and engine manufacturers, maintenance, insurance services, GPS units and more. View Air Tractor and Thrush airplanes, helicopters and vintage ag aircraft, including Ag-Cat #1, a Cub, Stearman and Grumman Ag-Cat.

nine distinguished awardees for their impressive contributions to the industry.

New Non-Member Registration Fees Please be aware that registration fees for non-members to attend the Ag Aviation Expo have increased. NAAA leadership established a policy that raises the non-member attendee rates for the Ag Aviation Expo. The non-member registration fee is $1,005 for pre-registration by Nov. 5 and $1,080 for regular registration beginning Nov. 6. To avoid the higher attendee fee, NAAA recommends NAAA membership to attend the show and save money. If you plan to attend this year’s Ag Aviation Expo, please join NAAA in advance to obtain the cheaper convention registration rate (membership runs Jan. 1–Dec. 31; membership is not pro-rated). Register for the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo using the registration form found in the AAU Navigator or go to AgAviation.org/ convention. Register by Nov. 5 for the prices listed on the registration form.

Don’t miss the fun of the Live Auction, which also happens to be our biggest fundraiser. Along with a new PT6A34AG engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada, a two-seat, open-cockpit Grumman Ag-Cat G-164 A plane and many other great items are up for bid.

Visit AgAviation.org/auctions for a list of all the auction items. The action gets underway Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. on the trade show floor.

Finally, if you plan to come in early, we encourage you to swing by Perry, Georgia, on Dec. 3 for AgAir Update’s Open House and Hangar Party.

We appreciate Bill and Graham’s willingness to roll out the welcome mat for NAAA and our guests. Their pre-convention soirée epitomizes the Southern hospitality that will be on display all week long in Savannah.

If you make it to Perry, don’t forget to gobble up a couple of handfuls of boiled peanuts while you’re there.

Throughout the week, there will be no shortage of opportunities to network and make new acquaintances.

From Monday’s Welcome Reception to Thursday’s Farewell Reception, you’ll be able to attend a different reception nearly every night. Finally, we encourage you to make plans to attend the Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet Dec. 9, where we will honor

That’s just a small taste of what you will find at the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo.

There is much more information within these pages and on NAAA’s website at AgAviation.org/convention. Please join us for an epic centennial celebration at what promises to be an unforgettable week!

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2021 Ag Aviation Expo Schedule of Events The schedule is subject to change. Registration will take place at the Savannah Convention Center.

Saturday, December 4, 2021 4 pm

Aircraft Meeting for Pilots Flying in Exhibited Aircraft

9:45 - 11:45 am NAAA General Session 12 - 5:30 pm NAAA Trade Show 5:30 - 7 pm Live Auction & Reception

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

8 am - 5 pm 11:30a - 3:15p 12 - 6 pm 12 pm 2:15 - 3:15 p

3:30 - 4 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm 4:45 - 6:45 pm 7-10 pm

7 - 10:30 am PAASS Presenter’s Breakfast

(PAASS Presenters Only).

8 am - 3 pm Registration 8 - 9:30 am Education Sessions • Helicopter Session • Thrush Aircraft Session • CapstanAG Session • Chem-Man Session 8:30 - 9:30 am Allied Industry Meeting 9 - 11 am NAAREF Relationship Drift Session 9:45 - 10:15 am Education Sessions (30 minutes) • BASF Session • Hartzell Propeller Session • Aviation Specialties Unlimited Session • Leading Edge Associates Session 10 am - 4 pm NAAA Trade Show 12 - 1 pm Past President’s Meeting 1:30 - 3:30 pm NAAREF Board Meeting 2:30 pm Silent Auction Closes 4 - 6 pm NAAREF Relationship Drift Session 4 - 5:30 pm Education Sessions • DynaNav Session • Storm Aeronautics Session • Turbine Conversions & Zanoni Equipamentos​Session 4 - 8 pm Exhibitor Teardown

CD Aviation TPE331 Seminar PAASS PDC Meeting Registration Silent Auction Opens Support Committee Meeting —All NAAA Support members are asked to attend.

NAAA Board Meeting Operation S.A.F.E. Analysts Meeting Compaass Rose Session NAAREF Fundraiser

Monday, December 6, 2021 7 am - 6:30 pm Registration 8 - 9:45 am Kickoff Breakfast 8 am - 8 pm Exhibitor Setup 10 am - 12 pm Aerial Application Technology

Research Session 10a - 12:30p Support Committee Event 1 - 5 pm Canadian AAA Board Meeting 1 - 2:30 pm Education Sessions • The Potential and Perils of Aerial Application Automation Session • Radial Engines Session • Chemical Session 2:45 - 4:15 pm Education Sessions • Insurance Session • Insero Session • TPE 331 Session 4:30 - 6 pm Education Sessions • PT6 Turbine Session • Transland SATLOC Session • “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session 6:30 - 7:30 pm Welcome Reception

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Transland Seminar and Breakfast Registration Exhibitor Setup NAAA Business Meeting

Thursday, December 9, 2021 7:15 - 8:15 am NAAHOF Board Meeting

(NAAHOF board members only) 8 - 10 am Final Aircraft and Exhibitor Freight Move Out 8 am - 12 pm Registration 8:45 - 10:15 am Thrush Aircraft Session 10:30a - 12p Air Tractor Session 1:15 - 2:45 pm NAAREF Safety Session 3 - 4:30 pm Education Sessions • Perfect Flight App Session 5:15 pm Farewell Reception 5:45 pm Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet

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2021 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo

Savannah, GA – Dec. 6-9, 2021 Register online at www.agaviation.org Pre-Registration must be received in the NAAA Office by Nov. 5, 2021.

Beginning Nov. 6 and onsite, base registration will cost $75 more per person!

TO QUALIFY FOR MEMBER REGISTRATION: You must have the following membership types (or be the spouse of an NAAA member) to qualify for member rates: Operator, Affiliated Operator, Allied Industry (designated contact and spouse only), Affiliated Allied, Pilot, Organization, Associate, International, Support or Aerial Imaging.

Base registration does not include Kickoff Breakfast & Excellence in Ag REGISTRANT: First: ____________________________ Aviation Banquet; purchase those meals separately. The base registration MI: ______ Last: ________________________________ includes Welcome & Farewell Receptions and access to the NAAA Trade Show (Please print name as you would like it to appear on your convention badge.) floor and all sessions.

Company: ______________________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Address, City, State/Country and Zip: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________ Cell: __________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name, Relationship & Phone: _______________________________________________ SPOUSE REGISTRANT: First: _____________________________ MI: _________ Last: __________________________________________ (Please print name as you would like it to appear on your convention badge.)

ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS: First1: _____________________________ MI: ________ Last1: _________________________________________ First2: _____________________________ MI: ________ Last2: _________________________________________ First3: _____________________________ MI: ________ Last3: _________________________________________

2021/2022 NAAA MEMBERSHIP DUES Membership runs 1/1 – 12/31 Check appropriate box below. □ Operator: $595, plus $125/ aircraft over one □ Extra Aircraft: $125/ aircraft over one _____ □ Affiliated Operator: $250 □ Pilot: $250 □ Allied Industry (1–10 employees): $595 □ (11–50 employees): $875 □ (51–100 employees): $1,115 □ (101–500 employees): $1,290 □ (501+ employees): $2,215 □ Affiliated Allied: $250 □ Support: $250 □ International: $300 □ Associate: $120 □ Organization: $875 □ Aerial Imaging: $200 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Attendee Cancellation Policy: No refund for registrations purchased between Nov. 6, 2021 and the start of the Ag Aviation Expo. Refunds provided if registration is purchased on or prior to Nov. 5.

Prices NAAA Member NAAA Member Spouse Non-Member Non-Member Spouse Child (Under 18 with Paid

Adult Registration)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS Kickoff Breakfast & Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet discount to purchase both

Monday Kickoff Breakfast Thursday Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet Monday Welcome Reception Ticket (extra) Thursday Farewell Reception (extra) NAAREF Donation NAAA Member Dues

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Mail Payment & Form to: NAAA, 1440 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Fax: (202) 546-5726 Call: (202) 546-5722 Email: naaaexpo@agaviation.org

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AERIAL APPLICATORS ARE ESSENTIAL TO AGRICULTURE NAAA IS ESSENTIAL TO THE INDUSTRY

In Times of Crisis, You Need NAAA in Your Corner.

When a crisis strikes, the National Agricultural Aviation Association rises to meet it head-on.

When other industries were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAAA made sure the aerial application industry was deemed an “essential” business, clearing the way for you to conduct your needed and necessary services without delay.

Not only did NAAA make sure that crop input services like the ones aerial applicators provide were listed as essential, your national association successfully petitioned to extend expiration dates for flight medical, commercial pesticide applicator, and numerous other needed licenses to conduct aerial application services so the industry could keep running when government agency offices were shuttered. Aren’t you glad to have a wingman in Washington?

Your membership support is essential to NAAA. Join or renew today!

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Pitching In for PAASS The cost to participate is $110 per player.

Participants will sign up for one of the following time slots: 7 p.m., 7:20 p.m. or 7:40 p.m. (please arrive 15 minutes before the time slot that you select).

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NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Pitching In for PAASS Fundraiser December 5, 2021, Savannah, GA We are bringing back last year’s remarkably successful fundraising event for NAAREF and PAASS! Pitching In For PAASS is a corn-seed bag toss game, also known as Cornhole, where players take turns throwing bags of corn kernels at a raised board with a hole. Join us for this friendly competition on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Savannah Convention Center.

Pitching in for PAASS is a terrific social event with the added benefit of raising money for NAAREF and PAASS and the life-saving, environmental stewardship benefits those entities achieve.

Pitching in for PAASS will be a March Madness style tournament that will follow the American Cornhole Association rules. A bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the board scores 1 point. The first team to 21 points wins. Games will be capped at 20 minutes each. The scoring judges will call “last round” on any game that has exceeded 20 minutes.

Teams are two players each. There will be 64 total teams, allowing for 128 participants.

7 p.m. Time Slot Registration: 7:20 p.m. Time Slot Registration: • 7:40 p.m. Time Slot Registration:

The winning team will receive a fun gift to wear throughout the Ag Aviation Expo. In addition, they will each receive a $125 gift certificate to purchase merchandise at the 2021 NAAA Support Fundraising booth on the NAAA Trade Show floor on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Help us raise funds to continue the highly regarded PAASS Program, working to reduce the number of ag aviation accidents and drift incidents each year. With only 128 spots to participate, sign up early so you don’t miss out on this opportunity to catch up with friends and help save lives!

No food onsite to purchase; please eat dinner before attending. Cash bar will be available during the event. All attendees are invited to attend the Pitching In for PAASS event and cheer on participants.

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What is AgPilotX? AgPilotX is a GPS/GNSS Guidance System that was designed by Insero with two goals: 1) simple installation 2) ease of use. With only 3 components – Lightbar, Hub and iPad, it can be installed in a few hours.

A few facts about AgPilotX: • Only 3 components • GPS/GNSS Antenna integrated into the Lightbar • Wireless – uses both Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi technology • Cables can be cut for custom fit – no excess/looped wiring • GNSS receiver uses GLONASS which doubles the number of satellites and reduces/ eliminates Lightbar jumping • Features integrated background imagery of the entire planet • Total system weight is under 12 lbs (including cables) • Lightweight Helicopter Lightbar reduces system weight to under 8 lbs • Email logs directly from the aircraft • All software updates done over the air • Entire system driven by any Apple device – iPad or iPhone – free App available on the Apple App store • To add Flow Control to AgPilotX, simply plug any meter and valve directly into the Hub.

AgPilotX’s Calling Card – Ease of Use One of the most appealing features of AgPilotX is the ease at which a pilot can learn to use it. Running as an Apple App makes it extremely user friendly. And with all the features accessible with simple screen taps, it can be learned in a matter of minutes. Most pilots, young and old, say they learned to use the system on the way to the field. And with 14 | agairupdate.com

background imagery a standard part of the system, the situational awareness that the AgPilotX app offers makes the guidance system second to none.

Insero introduced the AgPilotX Guidance System in the 2018 season.

There are now over 600 systems in the field. 2022 will be season number 5 for the product, which has been steadily adding features over the years.

AgPilotX in 2021 and What’s Coming for 2022?

In 2021, Insero introduced its cloud API, allowing the AgPilotX to communicate directly with partners such as AgSync (from Raven). As a result, work orders can be created in AgSync and sent directly to the AgPilotX on-the-fly. In turn, the logs are automatically sent back to AgSync instantaneously upon completion of the Job. This feature allows the office and the pilot to save time by automatically moving data back and forth without using external devices (such as USB sticks) or using confusing processes that require additional equipment (like USB modems). And because the Apple device is already connected to the cloud, there are no complicated setup processes – just a simple login – to get connected and automatically move work orders and jobs back and forth.

Insero also introduced Real-time tracking in 2021. All data can now be passed to the cloud as the aircraft is flying with a simple onetime login on the AgPilotX app. The office and ground crew can know the whereabouts of any aircraft by simply logging into Insero’s site at www.

AgHippo.com.

Insero will be displaying its variable rate capability for both the Air Repair Dry Gate and the Reabe Gate at the show in Savannah, GA in Dec 2021.

There will also be additional helicopter

features for its specialized helicopter app, HeliX, which was created to serve the growing helicopter market.

In 2022, AgPilotX will be working closely with third party groups such as Reabe Air and ChemMan. The Reabe Gate now interfaces with AgPilotX and Reabe Air continues to work towards unique solutions for the ag market.

ChemMan will be adding their API next year and interfacing directly with the AgPilotX for instant and automatic data exchange of work orders and logs.

AgPilotX Technical Support Insero continues to focus on great technical support as a key to its success in the aerial application business. Insero has some of the most experienced individuals in the business with regard to GPS and Guidance Systems. The AgPilotX hotline at 602-610-1299 has allowed pilots to get quick answers to questions, and has allowed Insero’s customers to address their concerns directly with Insero employees. With the hotline, all calls are tracked and followed up on. Existing and potential customers should add this number to their phone, and rely on Insero to answer questions about AgPilotX or any GPS and guidance systems in general.

AgPilotX will be at Booth 727 at the upcoming 2021 NAAA Convention in Savannah, GA. Insero has a product session at the show so check your guide and plan to attend.

Insero will continue to develop AgPilotX with customer input as the driving force for the product’s evolution. Share your thoughts and ideas about AgPilotX with Insero at the booth or online at www.agpilotx.com.

Anyone interested in onsite demos or webinars/tutorials on the software, contact the hotline listed above.

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AgPilotX has three wireless components, making it easy to install and simple to use. Reduce the clutter and remove the complexity.

Total Weight Under 10 lbs.

Hub: 1.8 lbs.

iPad Mount: 1.2 lbs.

Engineered for Control.

Certified Apple Distributor.

System Cables: < 1.8 lbs. iPad: 1 lb.

Lightbar: Helicopter 2.2 lbs., Fixed-Wing 6.8 lbs.

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Helping You Do Better Since 1947 Long mount Thrush PT6A-41/42 850 SHP

We at Johnston Aircraft Service have been working with you to support and improve your Ag Aircraft for 3/4 of a century. Callairs, Pawnees, Braves and Thrush - all have come in and out of our doors for modifications, service, repairs, complete rebuilds, and then support afterward.

Cascade Conversion installation with high performance 108” four blade Hartzell prop.

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loads up to 106 degrees F., and is a pleasure to fly. We have finished getting the approval for the 4 Blade High Performance Hartzell Prop for this aircraft and the plane is now getting ready for action in Arkansas.

Let’s not overlook our Parts Department, one of the best in the world in support of Ag.

We support the Brave, Pawnee and Thrush, plus we also help operators worldwide with AgCats, Cessnas and Air Tractors. In addition, we help support the PT6 Turbine Brave, and we work with Cascade Conversions 850 SHP PT6 Conversions for the Thrush and Air Tractor.

Our people are knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly. We have what you need in the way of Props, Engines, Wings, Landing Gear, Spray Equipment, GPS, Hardware. Fabric, YOU NAME IT.

Our heavily modified and rebuilt” 850 SHP Ultra Thrush” is an excellent example of what we can do for you. This aircraft is a frontline contender in the 500-gallon category. It is powerful, fast, very nimble, easily handles 500 plus gallon

Having been in the Ag Aviation Support Business for over 74 years, we have a great deal of knowledge and expertise to provide you with unparalleled support. We are here To Help YOU be your Best!!

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Clutch Performance Since 1947 J ohn o hnston ston A ircrAft s er ervice vice  Ag-Cat Parts  Agrinautics  Aircraft Hardware  Air Tractor Parts  APS - Black Steel  Cascade  Cessna Parts  Cleveland Products  Concord / Gill Batteries

 CP Products  DynaNav (Vector Max GPS)  EMCO / Wheaton (Buckeye)  Hartzell Propellers  Kawak Products  Lane Fan / Electric Brake  Lycoming Engine Overhaul (incl. VO435)  Micronair Nozzles

 MPV 50  Piper Brave / Pawnee Parts  Poly Fiber Products  Satloc GPS  Superior Parts  Teejet Nozzles  Thrush Parts & Service  Tires  Transland

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We rebuild and STOCK THRUSH WINGS and LANDING GEAR We can rebuild your broken Thrush or Brave fuselage We rebuild Brave wings including new Spar Caps 24 HR. PHONES: 559-686-1794 or 686-2161 | FAX: 559-686-9360 | P.O. Box 1457, Tulare, CA 93275 | Se Habla Español info@johnstonaircraft.com | parts@johnstonaircraft.com | www.johnstonaircraft.com

CHECK OUT OUR AG AIRCRAFT FOR SALE SECTION ON OUR WEBSITE.

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Simplicity at its Best Our customers have discovered the real DynaNav Secret: Our products have advanced technology that is simple to operate, yet having highly productive solutions for the Aerial Applicator.

“Simple by Design – Flexible in Application” – this corporate statement sets the path for Dynanav systems unique capabilities, making operations for the pilots simple, easy and reliable. Simplicity = Productivity.

Starting with the basic design of the Vektor MAX that has only 2 components: the HMI – Touchscreen computer with built in Flow Control Electronics, WiFi & Skynet communications, etc., and the field proven robust Vektor Lightbar. This design makes for an extremely easy installation, and for flow control you only need to add the Flow Valve and Flow Meter.

Next, the DynaFlight 3 system drives DynaNav’s unique DynaViz display that sits up on the dash, in the field of view of the outside the cockpit. With its “Roadway” guidance display, the pilot intuitively follows the “Roadway” for an accurate and even application of his products.

There are many advantages to the DynaViz display, such as; 1/ All controls for the input of his jobs are done through the TopHat and Enter buttons on his pilot control grip or cyclic/collective in a helicopter. 2/ in stand alone mode, the DynaViz display has a live moving map for spraying Headlands, and curved lines. 3/ The “Roadway” gives true “Free Form” navigation along with an as applied Score Bar so the pilot can accomplish any pattern or non-pattern as the pilot needs to complete his application, without touching any button.

Just as important as GPS Systems that have superior guidance solutions, DynaNav also has a suite of products and technology for Flow Control of both Liquids and Dry Materials. As above, the Vektor MAX includes the Flow Control electronics to drive Flow Valves, Electric and Hydraulic Driven Pumps.

Then there are DynaNav’s DynaFlow flow control systems.

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display the Boom pressure, as well as use the digital Boom Pressure to activate GPS Marking output, just simply set the pressure you want the GPS to start and stop marking.

Using the DynaFlow ECU, we also manufacture standalone Flow Control Systems with integrated GPS receiver. Just as important, these standalone Flow Control Systems can be controlled by any other GPS Manufacturer, as we have an open architecture Communications Protocol they can use. The original system is the DynaFlow Flow Control has a compact HMI-Touchscreen for full pilot interface. This system also has many options of Flow Valves and Flow Meters to suit the need of any aircraft or helicopter. It also includes the digital Boom Pressure Sensor, including a relay switch output for marking of spray on any GPS system.

More recently, DynaNav has released the DynaFlow 2 system that also controls Hydraulic and Electric Motor driven Pumpers. It has a little larger HMI- Touchscreen for more information and control inputs for its wide range of controls.

Go to www.dynanav.com to learn about our products as well as SHOP online.

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Make Sure You Stop by the Ag-Nav Booth #912 and Get a FREE Registration for Ag-Mission Software Come and see what Ag-Nav can do for you!

For many years, Ag-Nav has worked hard during the season manufacturing and engineering new technologies to help you best with your aerial application. While at the 2021 NAAA convention, please stop by booth #912 and look at the new OLED LIGHTBAR and new Nav systems we offer.

What is OLED? OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes) is a flat light emitting technology made by placing a series of organic thin films between two conductors. ... OLEDs are emissive displays that do not require a backlight and are thinner and more efficient than LCDs (which do require a white backlight).

The glass is transparent without blocking your line of sight and allowing you to mount the lightbar inside the cockpit.

This prevents any damage due to the environment or issues due to exposure.

Make sure you stop by the Ag-Nav booth and get a FREE registration for Ag-Mission software. Talk live with our technical support team.

What is Ag-Mission?

This is the latest web application designed by Ag-Nav Inc. for pilots, office staff, clients, suppliers, inspectors, ground personnel, GIS personnel, and anyone required to make work orders for aerial application.

The web application allows you to generate an entire work order including product description, application rate, swath width, spray polygons, exclusion zones, buffer zones, flight lines, obstacle view, aircraft and ground crew tracking, application reports, and much more; so you can load the work order to your Ag-Nav systems or others that take the SHP file format.

Based on proven navigation technololgy, Ag-Nav is a global leader in systems that keep pilots safer and more in control while maximizing flight value. The new Platinum system offers pilot-friendly guidance with a simple interface for greater usability and ease of flying. Whether conducting precision agriculture, fighting fires, controlling wildlife, surveying, or combaiting Zika mosquitos, Ag-Nav offers flexibility and performance in both the air and on the ground.

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A new computer system has been developed for the third generation Guia Gold and Silver. The P153 model is identical to the P152 on the outside.

But the inside has a more powerful computer and processing power than its predecessors. The new generation Guia and new software offer many powerful tools and options to make your application more efficient.

The P1513 has 3 USB Ports and an HDMI port to help you connect an external display if you so desire.

Make sure you talk to our staff about the best Nav system in the industry when stopping by our booth. With 29 years in the industry and loads of experience, we have developed the Nav systems to suit all your needs, from a remarkably simple application to the most sophisticated. From manual to automatic spray. From manual to auto flow controllers, variable application rates, dry and wet materials, etc. The Ag-Nav systems have been used for many applications, including agricultural spraying, forest protection, and mosquito control by private and government sectors.

Come and see how Ag-Nav technology works for you!

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Aeris Insurance Solutions Aeris Insurance Solutions is of the same cloth as most agricultural aviation operations: family-owned, professional and hard-working. Aeris’s owner, Tim Bonnell Jr., is a third-generation pilot and second-generation aviation insurance agency owner. From a boy attending ag aviation conventions with his father to actively leading for over two decades, including active involvement in the NAAA and state associations, Tim has served on the NAAA Board of Directors and continues to be actively involved in several committees. Unlike many aviation insurance agencies today, Aeris isn’t for sale, and retirement is not on the horizon. Aeris is poised for a long future serving the agricultural aviation industry. They provide insurance and risk management solutions for your aircraft, chemical liability, general/airport liability, property, contents, chemical inventory, automobiles, workers compensation, pilot life insurance exposures and more. Aeris has highly trained agents to serve your needs with Kansas City, Wichita, and Memphis locations. Learn more about Aeris by visiting www.aerisinsurance.com or by calling toll-free 844-422-0023.

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Over 75 Years of Flying Excellence Lane Aviation, Inc. is excited to be celebrating its 76th year in business. Our company prides itself on maintaining ethical business practices that translate into integrity for every facet of Lane Aviation. We believe this honesty is what has gained the trust of so many valued customers and allowed us to become the leading Air Tractor distributor for sales, service and support. Without you, the customers, we would not be here today. For that, we want to say “Thank you” to everyone here!

Lane Aviation’s association with agricultural aircraft sales began with George Lane and Leland Snow in College Station, Texas in 1957; Leland was demonstrating the S-2A. George gave Leland a deposit on one of the first five built! Shortly thereafter, Lane Aviation became a dealer for Snow Aircraft. Therefore, when Leland Snow developed Air Tractor, Lane Aviation’s business relationship with Snow was already well established. In 1974, Lane Aviation was selected as the first Air Tractor dealer and has since sold more than anyone else in the world.

Lane Aviation has always been a family-run company.

George’s sons are both still actively involved in the company. Grant Lane serves as president of Lane Aviation and Mark Lane as a pilot, both repositioning aircraft and as a relief pilot during the season for nearby operators.

Grant’s son and Vice President, Logan Lane, represents the third generation in this family business. In 2013, Logan graduated from Texas A&M University and began learning the ropes at Lane Aviation. In addition to being an Instrument and Multi-engine, Commercially-rated pilot, with experience ranging from Air Tractors to cabin-class aircraft, Logan manages much of the daily operations at the airport. While Logan’s fresh perspective lends itself to innovation, he is also continuously learning from Grant’s life-long experience in the agricultural aviation business. In particular, Grant’s highly personalized customer service has become a cornerstone that customers count on and value.

Whether an operator is making a transition to Air Tractors, moving from radials to turbine-powered aircraft, or updating their current fleet, Grant and Logan will be there to offer help and advice along the way.

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includes annual and periodic inspections, major airframe repairs and engine exchanges. The ability to perform up to and including hot section inspections, as well as great business relationships with dedicated engine shops, keeps the customer well taken care of. With Air Tractor factory training and multiple FAA-certified A&P and IA mechanics, the highest quality work can always be expected.

Also located at Lane Air Park is the fully stocked parts department of Lane Aviation, the largest stock of Air Tractor spares outside of the factory. Not only is it essential to have parts on hand to facilitate repairs made in the maintenance shop, but it’s paramount to have an extensive inventory readily available to ship to our customers.

Lane Aviation maintained a Part 137 aerial application operation for 70 years. That taught us how to best respond to ag operators’ needs, it also helped us understand what it means to be AOG. Lane Aviation works diligently to make sure our customers get their required parts as quickly as possible. Whether a customer is two towns over or on another continent, Lane Aviation has the experience and expertise to get them back in the air.

We invite everyone to stop by booths #617,619 for a drink on us and good Texas conversation.

Lane Aviation, Inc. will be proudly exhibiting at NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah, Georgia, December 7-10. We invite everyone to stop by booths #617-619 for a drink on us and good Texas conversation. Be sure to ask about our special convention sale prices for our industry-leading Lane brakes and fans. The Lane brake and fan combination for spray pumps have been proven to be as rugged and reliable as they come. See y’all in Savannah!

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Low Volume Revolutionized Great ~ Flat Fan Spray Tips, Better Yet ~ Rotary Atomizers, Even Better ~ Electrostatic With Flat Fan Spray Tips

For low volume application (1-2 gallons per acre) having the most even coverage of the plant target.

droplets without changing the chemistry of the product being applied.

Take charge with your favorite spray tips, 80and 40-degree flat fans or disc/core with the power of electrostatics. Various independent research studies by USDA ARS Aerial Application Research Center at College Station, Texas demonstrate that electrostatic charged droplets produce positive results. The new nozzle body has excellent insulation qualities and easily replaceable electrodes for the different spray tips. Now at one to five gallons or more per acre you can improve coverage and reduce drift by adding a charge to the droplets in the spray cloud. The smaller the droplet the greater the charge the greater the attraction to the plant canopy.

In order for the droplets to be charged, they have to be released from a neutral body (which is the aircraft). If it was a positive charge only, the whole aircraft would be positively charged so the spray droplets would not be charged by the electrode. By adding the negative charge, the aircraft then becomes neutral. Both positive and negative charged droplets are then attracted to the earth which is a neutral body. The plants are grounded to the earth so they attract the droplets first.

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Why positive and negative?

There is also a Coriolis wrap-around effect that places a number of small droplets on, around, and under the leaves. Another benefit is that droplets with the same charge repel each other so there is less coalesce of smaller droplets joining two together to make larger ones in flight and also fewer droplets stacking on top of one another on the leaf surface, greatly improving the area covered.

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A Transland Thank You Here’s to the Dependable, the Hard-Working, the Visionaries, the Problem-Solvers, the Humble, the Adventurous, the Business Smart, the Big-Hearted.

These are the farmers, the pilots — who keep our world fed.

While some may not see you, we see your commitment, your strong spirit, your lifesustaining results.

THANK YOU. During the past 70 years of applicating seasons, Transland offered the ag aviation industry an ever-broadening line of new and improved aerial applicating equipment. We know you earn money when your Transland equipped airplane is properly applying ag chemicals, seed, or fertilizers to your customers’ crops.

Your downtime is costly. Visit us at Booth 715 to learn how we can answer the wide variety of specialized equipment requirements of aerial applicators throughout the world.

Just a Few Answers to Aerial Application Needs • Hydraulic Gate Boxes – Cuts down on pilot fatigue, more accurate than a manual gate, PMAPs compatible, GPS connection capability logging where you’ve flown • Weldless Stainless-Steel Boom (Patent Pending) – prevents cracking of the boom, cutting down maintenance time and costs, keeping your plane in the air for more profits • Transland Boom Shut-Off Kits – Decreases drift onto neighboring farms and waterways, preventing more fines • Accu-Flo™ – Tighter droplet spectrum resulting in less driftable fines, designed for helicopters • High Flow Pump – New flange outlet feature, making it easier to remove for maintenance or change between quick disconnect or hose barbed outlets 26 | agairupdate.com

Many of Transland’s new equipment items or improvements to the older products reflect suggestions and ideas offered to us by our many good friends and customers throughout the industry. We hope our equipment will result in many profitable hours to our customers during the upcoming seasons.

Transland Quality with Satloc Technology We believe every Pilot and Grower deserves great dispersal rate systems, so our seasoned Transland engineers work on a daily basis with Satloc engineers to create products that are the best in the industry. Many classic and new Transland products are integrated with Satloc GPS systems. Our company’s family of products can provide any of your agricultural spray needs from loader valves, booms, nozzles, wet systems, spreaders, and much more! Many of these products communicate seamlessly with Satloc GPS systems to give you precision applications for precision farming.

Join us for the annual Transland Breakfast Seminar Tuesday, December 7th, at 7 am at the Savannah Convention Center Chatham Ballroom A. Dennis R. Gardisser, Ph.D., P.E. of WRK of Arkansas LLC, is the guest speaker.

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SwathPRO — “On the Fly” Nozzle Control

by CapstanAG The SwathPRO Aerial Application System from CapstanAG gives Ag Pilots individual nozzle control previously unattainable in aerial application. SwathPRO provides the pilot ability to switch from one boom nozzle setup to another without landing the plane. The SwathPRO system utilizes CapstanAG’s Pulse with Modulation solenoid at each nozzle station controlled by in cockpit user display.

CapstanAG’s patented technology, pilot feedback and industry knowledge in flow distribution, brings a new spray system to the Aerial industry focused on Pilot safety, application accuracy and drift mitigation.

CapstanAG is no stranger to liquid application. Since 1994, CapstanAG (based in Topeka KS) has specialized in pressure control & flow distribution on self-propelled sprayers, Creating the patented Pulse with Modulation technology which has become a standard in the industry.

Since the debut of SwathPRO at the 2018 NAAA convention in Reno, CapstanAG has successfully installed on multiple Air Tractors across the US. Significant milestones are being reached with the SwathPRO system with over 1.5 million acres covered in past three years. Cockpit Integration with controllers, “Auto Mode” (allowing pressure to stay constant regardless of speed or rate change), along with CapstanAG’s PWM solenoid, are controlling the servo valve to provide proper flow distribution.

As described by one of the SwathPRO pilots, “I now have an auto tip changer as I go thru the field”.

Another pilot says, “I am more accurate with less drift than I have ever been”, “SwathPRO makes my job safer & easier with no drift claims”.

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Air Tractor will become the Master Dealer for the SwathPRO system and continues to support and work closely with CapstanAG. CapstanAG is currently engaged with the FAA for STC approval, soon the SwathPRO system will be offered as a factory-installed option on your new Air Tractor.

CapstanAG is firmly committed to this process to further invest in advances for SwathPRO that will benefit AG Pilots. CapstanAG has a team of engineers and technical specialists who provide on-site service and support.

Notable SwathPRO features: Droplet management, Nozzle by nozzle flow control

Customizable boom profiles • • • • • • • •

VRT Compatible, Auto boom Wide boom/narrow boom Left/Right-on/off Prop Wash, Crosswinds Improved Application Productivity Drift Mitigation In Cockpit System Diagnostics & performance On the Fly changes

For more information about SwathPRO see the CapstanAG at the NAAA Expo Savannah Booth #637 or visit http:// capstanag.com/aviation

Yorkton Aircraft For over 30 years, Yorkton Aircraft, Canada’s largest and most innovative aerial application support company has had a large focus on helping the Canadian aerial application grow. “We are now selling our products and knowledge world-wide,” explains business owner Cheryl Denesowych. “We are innovative in both our delivery channels and our product enhancements.” Being a Thrush dealer, we’ve taken Canada from less than 10 turbo-props in 2013 to over 43, including 25 factory new planes.

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Devils Lake Aero Going Further to Take Care of Customers Hello this is Tanner Sotvik with DEVILS LAKE AERO. We are an ag aviation shop in the upper Midwest. We maintain a large number of ag aircraft, turbines and radials as well as doing major repairs and alterations.

We have a large selection of “need to have” parts on hand and are on call 24/7 to ag customers. We travel all over North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota sometimes even further to take care of a customer.

Downtime costs money so we are able to fly right to you with the parts and know-how to get you back in the air fast. We are an AG Pilot X dealer and systems on hand.

Devils Lake Aero is looking forward to serving you in the 2022 season.

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Limited Editions Signed & Numbered 1/100 $60.00 each, plus S&H To Order Call 478-987-2250 or Fax to 478-352-0025 Postage & Handling $12.00 U.S. and Western Hemisphere. All other countries vary. U.S. money order or check on U.S. bank, Visa or Mastercard accepted.

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Agricultural Pilot Established Minimum Standards Minimum Standards established by Eagle Vistas for Agricultural Pilot Training attract students to Eagle Vistas from the US and globally. Many Ag Operator families have sent their new pilots to us for a good foundation in Ag Training. Experienced Commercial and Military Pilots value the established progression we use to teaching Agricultural Pilot techniques. We cover materials to understand and pass State Aerial Pesticide License Exams.

Those that start with us from 0-time gain the benefit of a Private Pilot license all in Tailwheel aircraft. Our Ag Training utilizes a Cessna 305E-L19, a Pawnee PA-25235 for actual spraying, and our Dual Ag Cat. In training, students are exposed to multiple GPS systems. Turbine transitions are available.

Other options: Instrument rating, Aerobatics, Ag refresher, meaningful Biennial Flight reviews. Ask our graduates about us! We train YEAR ROUND in Florida! We are an Oasis Aviation Network Dealer for Avionics. Visit us at Booths 706,708 in Savannah.

Oasis Aviation Maintenance Oasis Aviation Network offers discounted avionics, installation training, product education and support for avionics shops, flight schools, ag fleets maintenance shops.

Our members purchase avionics products from every manufacturer. OAN offers free advice on compatibility, install manuals, software and phone technical support on all the products purchased. Members receive monthly training tips and unlimited technical support for avionics.

The membership is free to join with no minimum sales requirements.

The Oasis Aviation Network has expanded to 195 locations in 39 states and now 3 international locations.

OAN supports over 4,400 general aviation aircraft and helicopters. The Network has created a foundation of qualified service centers to install nearly everything needed on a general aviation aircraft panel.

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Turbine Conversions, Ltd (TCL) is a Family-Owned, Global Business, Built on the Cornerstones of Innovation, Quality and Integrity Turbine Conversions, Ltd (TCL) is a familyowned, global business, built on the cornerstones of innovation, quality, and integrity.

Our customers and business partners become family and are treated accordingly.

There is always something new at Turbine Conversions, Ltd and 2021 was no different.

2021Agricultural Aviation Industry celebrates 100 years of feeding the world. TCL is proud to have been an active participant along with our Ag business, Hatfield Spraying Service, for over 50 years! TCL founder Bill Hatfield knows the challenges you face and wants to bring you solutions that increase profitability and safety for your business.

There is always something new at TCL and 2021 was no different. TCL received STC SA04485CH for a header tank modification to solve problems Thrush aircraft owners were facing.

TCL also received its second ANAC approved STC in Brazil for the Hatfield Hydraulic Fire Gate. Our fire gate will be an essential tool in supporting the emerging firefighting program in Brazil. Approved for all models of Air Tractors makes it unique. Our partners Aeroglobo Aeronaves are available in Brazil to provide quality sales, installation, and parts support on TCL’s behalf.

Finally, Custom Air’s Air Tractor Tailwheel STC found its new home at TLC. We are currently supporting current owners with parts and service. Application has been made with the FAA so we can begin to build new tailwheels for interested customers.

In January TCL traveled to the University of Nebraska Testing Lab to run tests on the Zanoni Atomizer. The results were great. The feedback from customers using the Zanoni atomizers on forestry and mosquito contracts in the US &

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Canada has also been positive. TCL will host agronomist Dr. Henrique Campos who will share the benefits of atomizer use on row crop applications. We hope that you will join the educational session on Wednesday 8th and see how it could benefit your operation.

We are proud to offer a worldwide network of Single Point Fueling Systems dealers. This network has been instrumental in making our SPF the #1 fueling system. TCL wants to welcome two new dealers; Beckman Aircraft Maintenance in Nebraska and Seal Aviation in the Philippines. Drew Beckman offers highquality installations and is right in heart of the US ready to serve and our newest international dealer, SEAL Aviation is eager to serve the Philippine market and is representing our entire line of STCs. TCL continues to find ways to support our turbine conversion customers. Owners of TCL’s Walter/GE Ag/Fat Cat STC can now convert to Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG or -42AG with our approved ring modification. Owners of our other STC conversions can take advantage of our Field Approval Program for a transition from GE to P&WC power.

We never stop thinking about our customers and what we can do to benefit them and their businesses! With TCL’s current portfolio offering 40+ STCs for the agricultural aviation market and the full line of Zanoni Equipment, we know we have something that can propel your business forward. We look forward to serving you in 2022.

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Turbine Conversions, Ltd The Aviation Innovation Specialists ~ Since 1990

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Hatfield Hydraulic Fire Gates

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Full Swivel Tail Wheel

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ATOMIZERS - PUMPS - BOOMS - GROUND PUMPS

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We offer a complete line of QUALITY Stainless Steel Dispersal Systems

Available - TCL DIRECT or through WORLDWIDE DEALER NETWORK

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AUSTRALIA Field Air - James O’Brien

Air Repair, Inc - Mississippi - Danny Lowery

Statewide Aviation - Campbell Briggs

Beckman Aircraft Maintenance - Nebraska - Drew Beckman

CANADA Portage Aircraft Specialties - Dave Frisch

Farm Air, Inc - Illinois - Harley Curless Frost Flying Inc - Arkansas - Garret Frost Lane Aviation - Texas - Grant Lane Mid Continent Aircraft - Missouri - Dennis Davis Neal Aircraft, Inc - Texas - Robert Neal North Star Aviation - Kansas - Steve Rice Valley Air Crafts - California - Mike Schoenau

Yorkton Aircraft Services - Alan & Cheryl Denesowych PHILIPPINES Seal Aviation -Bong Obero SOUTH AMERICAN Aeroglobo Aeronaves - Roderigo Alves de Oliveira Crosslands Internatinal/Ag Sur Aviones Jonathan Mischler/ Kurt Miller DP Aviação - Diego Preuss

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1601 Highway 84 • Hayti, MO 63851 • FAX: 573-359-0538 • sales@midcont.com

573-359-0500 • 800-325-0885

FAA Repair Station Booth # 325 & 327

Authorized Thrush Distributor & FAA Repair Station Aircraft Sales • Parts • Ag Insurance • Satloc Distributor & Repair Station

JETSET AIRMOTIVE Our PT6A Services:

➤ PT6A Engine Sales and Service ➤ PT6A Parts Sales ➤ PT6A Engine MRO Services

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Engine Removal and Installation Troubleshooting Hot Section Maintenance Borescope Inspection ITT, Torque Calibration

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Mid-Continent Aircraft is a Multi-faceted Corporation Serving Both General and Agricultural Aviation Mid-Continent Aircraft Corporation was founded in 1949

by Richard “Dick” Reade. Mid-Continent first began serving aerial application to farmers and ranchers in the U.S. and Canada. Over the years, with our professional service, we evolved into a multi-faceted corporation serving both general and agricultural aviation. Mid-Continent is involved in all aspects of aviation, including aircraft maintenance, aircraft sales, aviation insurance, and aircraft parts. Of course, we are still providing aerial application services to growers, large paper companies, and various government agencies. Our seal of quality says it all: service, knowledge, integrity, experience. Contact us by phone (800) 325-0885 or on the web www.midcont.com

Stor-Loc Modular Drawer System Built to Last STOR-LOC, Originally designed in 1982, the initial design was a composite of all the best features available in the market at that time. They built their product to last!

Today, Stor-Loc is the only manufacturer that adheres to its original design characteristics such as mig-welded corners and full-with, 11 gauge fork channels. Stor-Loc is one of a few companies that do not use nylon rollers in their support system, rather steel ball bearings and heattreated steel rollers that provide consistent, lifetime drawer performance. Our product line consists of workstations, cabinets, and complete systems for keeping your tools organized.

You can find Stor-Loc at dozens of trade shows all over the U.S. and Canada. Along with their display of the most popular drawers, cabinets and workstations, they also feature new products.

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Innovation at Your Fingertips Spidertracks and their latest Virtual FDR™ release, ‘Insights,’ enables the visibility of key flight information that can be used for proactive safety improvements in operations, and delivers tangible value for fixed and rotarywing aviators around the world.

Insights is made possible through Spidertracks’ latest innovative hardware, the Spider X. The device collects critical data such as roll, pitch, yaw, speed and altitude, and delivers this wirelessly to the Spidertracks platform. Virtual FDR™ Insights feeds both operational and safety insights into an operator’s FOQA program, giving teams the ability to not only see where their aircraft are flying — but more importantly — know how they’re flying.

With Insights, operators can define and set specific parameters about an aircraft that they want to measure, such as excessive roll, a high rate of descent, maximum altitude, and/or a heading change, to name a few. Insights also come with powerful reporting tools, so teams can analyze, measure, and interpret information, including the

location of safety events, percentage of flights with safety events, or trends of safety events by type of event.

“We’ve got a key position in the market where we’re monitoring thousands and thousands of aircraft performing critical missions,” said Steve Whitaker, Spidertracks Chief Operating Officer. “We looked at how we can build on what we’ve got to help provide our customers with a proactive safety system to enable a FOQA/FDM program.”

Spidertracks is leveraging more than 14 years of expertise to offer aircraft owners and operators an easy entry into FDM. They are helping operators improve the safety of their operations in nearly every sector, from aerial firefighting and agriculture to wildlife rescue and flight schools. Their goal is to make it simple for the operator, both from an install perspective and getting immediate value from the data, resulting in increased safety, and operational efficiencies.

Equip your team, equip your aircraft, and get home safely every day.

Enjoy the benefits of real-time flight tracking, SOS alerts, and live weather information. Be safer tomorrow than you were today with Spidertracks.

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Thank You from Neal Aircraft.

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DART is the Industry Leader in Design, Manufacturing, and Certification of Aerial Application Systems From aerial agricultural applications to today’s most advanced aircraft firefighting equipment, DART Aerospace is an industry leader serving thousands of operators worldwide. With the acquisition of Simplex in 2019, DART has inherited its reputation as the world leader in design, manufacturing, and certification of aerial application systems, which has been built over a 73- year history of supplying innovative designs, high-quality craftsmanship, and reliable customer support. DART now specializes in multi-mission rapid on-off tank systems requiring minimum aircraft modifications. As an industry pioneer, Simplex introduced the first aluminum centrifugal pump designed for aerial applications in 1946. Today, DART maintains its industry leadership by incorporating the latest technology in design and manufacturing systems from high-strength, low-weight composite materials to produce the highest performance and most cost-effective airborne systems available.

With an impressive line-up of over 1,100 STCs, DART offers a comprehensive portfolio of mission equipment and related services, replacement parts, and tooling for civil and military operators, completion centers, MR&O facilities, and all major rotorcraft OEMs. DART’s key products include agricultural spray systems, aerial firefighting systems, flotation systems, landing gear, interior and exterior accessories, cargo expansion, cable cutters, and filters.

All of DART’s fast time-to-market solutions are delivered with superior customer support in over 120 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Montreal, QC, Dart Aerospace has worldwide manufacturing and engineering facilities in Canada (Hawkesbury, ON and Calgary, AB), the United States (Broussard, LA, Portland, OR, and Vista, CA) and Europe (Amsterdam, NL).

Learn more about DART’s extensive portfolio of products and services at dartaerospace.com.

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Find Your 20 with Raven Slingshot Raven’s ability to create and integrate a complete software and hardware solution gives you the opportunity to gain an average of 20% efficiency. You’ll get more out of your current assets and you’ll gain invaluable information on the best way to make the most of them in the future. All from a partner focused on your success.

With Slingshot, aerial applicators gain the same flexible, scalable, connected toolset that ground applicators enjoy.

This tech platform can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maximize the utilization of every type of asset, whether it is in the air or on the ground.

AgSync- Create work orders for multiple growers and fields which can be electronically managed and dispatched to ag retailers, aerial applicators, and grower applicators. Orders can be placed using the streamlined interface or through one of our API partners. Users can effectively manage

application logistics by dispatching fields to the appropriate applicators, stay informed with real-time work order status notifications via text or email and keep up to date with the live location of scouts, ground crews and applicators.

AgriSite - Users can create grower and field profiles, generate work orders from the field, visually see active REI’s, and alert other users of their presence in the field.

Additionally, users can create new fields, orders, and annotations in the field on a phone or tablet, without the need for an internet connection.

Operator Pro users can see all their work orders in the field, in an easy-to-use interface. There are multiple filter and sorting options available to organize the work as desired.

New this year!

Fleet Tracking monitors the location of your entire fleet of aircraft, trucks, vehicles, and unpowered assets like trailers, and tanks. Join us at our booth to see the benefits of Slingshot and Find Your 20!

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Electronics International Digital Aircraft Instruments Electronics International Inc., of Bend, Oregon, has been designing a comprehensive line of digital aircraft instruments since 1979. Their FAA-certified primary replacement, programmable Turboprop Engine Monitor, model MVP-50T, displays functions such as N1, N2, ITT, Torque, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Volts/Amps, Fuel Level, Fuel Flow, Time to Empty, and more. EI’s Engine Data Converter (EDC) accepts all inputs from probes & transducers, with only two wires running from the EDC to the back of the MVP-50T. EI’s MVP-50T also provides custom interactive checklists, information screens, programmable temp limits, data recording

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capabilities, external annunciators, and more. The MVP-50T’s colorful display provides all information in easy-to-read digital, arc, and strip gauge formats.

The MVP-50T records all engine parameters three times per second up to 1,000 flight hours, all easily downloaded through the USB port on the front panel of the instrument.

For more information, you can visit Electronics International Inc. online at www.iFlyEi.com, email them at Support@ iFlyEi.com, or call them at (541) 3186060.

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StandardAero: Your Trusted Service Partner for PT6A Engine Support

At StandardAero, we retain simple core values that set us apart: we put our customers first, and focus on keeping them flying by delivering reliable, value-for-money PT6A engine support.

We support the North American agricultural aviation community from eight locations across the continent: • Summerside, PE (PT6A Designated Overhaul Facility with Distribution Rights) • Calgary, AB (PT6A Service Center) • Dallas, TX (PT6A Service Center) • New London, NC (PT6A Service Center) • Phoenix, AZ PT6A Service Center) • Pittsburgh, PA (PT6A Service Center) • St. Louis, MO (PT6A Service Center) • West Palm Beach, FL (PT6A Service Center)

PT6A services provided include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Hot Section Inspection (HSI) & repair Foreign Object Damage (FOD) repair Power section repair Engine overhaul and test Low-cycle fatigue replacement Engine investigation & failure analysis Metal-in-Oil (MIO) inspection & repair Borescope inspections Accessory gearbox (AGB) repair Accessory repair & overhaul Material supply Engine lease and rental Engine condition trend monitoring (ECTM) Fuel nozzle testing and overhaul 24/7 field service support

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PT6A applications supported include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Air Tractor AT-402A/402B (PT6A-11AG or -15AG) Air Tractor AT-502B (PT6A-15AG or -34AG) Air Tractor AT-504 (PT6A-34AG) Air Tractor AT-602 (PT6A-60AG or -65AG) Air Tractor AT-802/802A (PT6A-65AG, -67AG or -67F) Schweizer G-164B AG-Cat Turbine (PT6A-11AG, -15AG or -34AG) Schweizer G-164D AG-Cat Turbine (PT6A-34AG) Thrush 510P (PT6A-34AG) Thrush 550P (PT6A-60AG) Thrush 660 (PT6A-60AG or -65AG) Thrush 710P (PT6A-65AG or -67AG) Thrush S2R-T15 (PT6A-15AG or -27) Thrush S2R-T34 & S2RHG-T34 (PT6A-34, -36, -41, -41AG or -42) Thrush S2R-T65 & S2RHG-T65 (PT6A-60AG or -65AG) Thrush S2R-T660 (PT6A-45A, -45B, -45R, -65AG, -65AR, -65B or -67AG)

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P&WC DOF approval for 65+ PT6A variants, including: -11AG -15AG -34AG -41AG -60AG -65AG -67AG

As an independent, OEM-authorized MRO provider, we provide P&WC PT6A engine support from four overhaul and ten service center locations, including tailored 'inspect and repair as necessary' workscopes. With over 55 years of experience, and with Dallas Airmotive and H+S Aviation now part of our family, StandardAero is your #1 choice for PT6A maintenance.

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Do You Know MORE?

EXTEND PT6A ENGINE TBO TO 8000 HOURS www.morecompany.net www.morecompany.net

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Most of us know how expensive the PT6A engines can be when it comes to maintenance, overhauls, etc; especially the older or higher-time engines that are used on aircraft that no longer have an appraisal value to justify the expense of the required overhaul at 3600 hours (or 4100 hours on some engines). Many of these engines are still in great condition, making it even harder to justify the expense of an overhaul.

Since 1993, MORE Company, Inc. has more than 2500 engines using the FAA-approved MORE Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) in the US and over 50 foreign countries.

Commonly known as the “MORE Program”, the MORE Instructions For Continued Airworthiness are a set of directions for maintaining the engine by using an aggressive inspection system; periodic borescope 4/10/13 12:21 PM 4/10/13 12:21 PM of the hot section, inspection of the compressor inspection and exhaust duct areas, Power Plant-Adjustment Test, spectrometric oil and filter debris analysis, engine vibrational analysis and preventative maintenance. The purpose of this system is to find problems in their early stages and then having found those problems to correct them, promptly.

4/10/13 12:21 PM For all of you that know MORE, thank you for your recognition, support and continued efforts in keeping the PT6A engines alive!

By Richard C. DeSpain

1601 Highway 84 • Hayti, MO 63851 • FAX: 573-359-0538 • sales@midcont.com

has them!

Limited Editions Signed & Numbered 1/100 $60.00 each, plus S&H To Order Call 478-987-2250 or Fax to 478-352-0025 Postage & Handling $12.00 U.S. and Western Hemisphere. All other countries vary. U.S. money order or check on U.S. bank, Visa or Mastercard accepted.

573-359-0500 • 800-325-0885

Aircraft Parts Booth # 325 & 327

Authorized Thrush Distributor & FAA Repair Station Aircraft Sales • Parts • Ag Insurance • Satloc Distributor & Repair Station

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New Release in the Pulsar Series LED Nav Lights by AeroLEDs Coming in Spring of 2022, the Pulsar Nano by AeroLEDs is a highly requested design sure to excite many pilots in the LSA and UAV/UAS sectors.

75% smaller than the Pulsar and 50% smaller than the Pulsar NSP, the Pulsar Nano is a game changer in minimal design with maximum performance.

Serving as a three-in-one light— NAVIGATION for directional red and green positioning, ANTI-COLLISON STROBE which increases visibility in both daylight and night, and a rear-facing white POSITION light. Pulsar Nano will be a solid-state mounted device with a built-in power supply and no requirement for external pulse light boxes. It will be virtually weightless at 3oz. per pair and provide an extremely aerodynamic profile eliminating drag.

All lights in the Pulsar Series are 10x more efficient than incandescent lighting, draw far less current, and can tolerate high levels of shock and vibration without failing. They also are designed to synchronize with all other installed AeroLEDs products.

The Pulsar Nano will truly transform your nighttime flying experience and provide unmatched daytime recognition for added safety.

Ideal for use in Experimental, LSA, and UAV/UAS – The Pulsar Nano will meet and exceed the TSO requirement C-30c, Type I, II and III, and C-96a, Class II for navigation/ position and anti-collision strobe lights.

All AeroLEDs LED Aviation Lights are rated for 30,000+ hr MTBF and come with a 5-year warranty.

SEE MORE – DO MORE SUNSPOT ™ 4000 SERIES LED LANDING AND TAXI LIGHTS • Optimum illumination of flight path: Ideal for low altitude flying conditions and field obstruction avoidance.

• Wide beam spread (20°x20° landing/20°x40° taxi) provides crisp edge to edge view for aerial application operations at dawn or dusk.

• Available with an integrated WigWag pattern for enhanced air-to-air and air-to-ground visibility.

• 30,000 hours of operation, eliminating the cost of frequent light replacements • Visible from 30,000+ miles

AeroLEDs.com

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AeroFlow Systems Expanding with Two New Products 1- Aluminum spray

AeroFlow Systems, known for it’s innovative AFS Check Valve since 1996, is expanding its product line with two new quality products for aerial applicators.

boom submerged in Gramoxone after 1 day 2 - 16 hours 3 - AFS “Extended life” Spray boom submerged in Gramoxone after 1 day 4 - 3 Months

AFS Boom shut-off valve: Completely new design and made specifically for agricultural aircraft. The AFS boom shut-off valve is lightweight at only 6 lbs., is machined from aluminum, and treated with an AFS proprietary coating which means a long maintenance-free life. The AFS boom shut-off valve can cycle from on to off in .47 sec., is available in 24 volts, and is controlled from a switch panel in the cockpit.

Typically, installations can be from one up to four valves per aircraft. Right or left outboard shut-off and/or right or left complete boom shutoff, or any combination. The AFS Boom shut-off valve can be permanently mounted on the AFS

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spray boom or can be purchased as a separate Cam-Loc mounted unit.

AFS “Extended life” Spray booms: AeroFlow Systems is also introducing specially designed AFS “Extended Life” spray booms which are treated inside and outside with its proprietary coatings. Tired of struggling with unending corrosion from aluminum spray booms and cracking from heavy stainless steel booms?

Check out the AFS “Extended Life” spray booms and start getting the return on your investment that you expect from spray booms. Better yet have your booms custom made by adding the AFS Boom shut-off valves welded into both the spray boom and center section.

AFS Proprietary Coatings: Is it worth the investment?

AeroFlow Systems, Inc. 30688 County Road 36

Wakarusa, IN 46573 574-862-4392 Fax 574-889-7959

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Right and/or Left Boom Shutoff AND Proprietary Coated “AFS Extended Life” Spray Booms

*Available in 2 inch & 1.5 inch *Welded or Camloc fittings *24 volt electric *.47 sec close *Proprietary Coatings *Lightweight only 6 lbs *Specifically designed for ag aircraft

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AFS Heavy Duty T-Boom Screen

AFS Check Valves The only Check Valve that will stop the leaking, dripping and plugging!

Call or Text Eric Miller for Details (717) 439-3200

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Soaring Installations of the LoadMaster 4-Blade Propeller Since the release of the LoadMaster propeller in 2015, more than 110 have been installed.

Aero Innovations is soaring with the installations of its LoadMaster 4-blade propeller. Since the release of the LoadMaster propeller in 2015, more than 110 have been installed. The customer feedback has been impressive. The propeller provides an additional increase of up to 233.6 equivalent shaft horsepower, an increase in thrust, shorter takeoff distance, and increased climb rate. “After working with PT6 engines for more than five decades, I thought there had to be a way to carry heavier loads but still have good turn capabilities. I went to work designing a solution and we now have a highly efficient prop with many satisfied customers,” Aero Innovations Founder and Innovator Jim Mills said.

RECORD INTAKE OWNERS

Our 4-blade LoadMaster propellers are proudly flying in New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, and Guatemala. However, the majority are flying in the United States. The LoadMaster is also approved in Canada and Brazil.

Additionally, Aero Innovations has an STC for the Record Intake for Thrush PT6A installation.

Furthermore, Aero Innovations has developed a filter system that makes changing and cleaning the filter as easy as changing a furnace filter at home.

For more information visit: https:// aeroinnovationsllc.com/ or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

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Turbines Inc. - Flexibility in Products, Repairs and Pricing Turbines Inc is the independent PT6A overhaul/repair shop in business since 1981. The FAA applies the same rigorous requirements to independent shops, like Turbines Inc., that they do to Pratt & Whitney “approved” shops. In fact, independent shops, like Turbines Inc., work from the same required manuals that “approved” Pratt & Whitney overhaul/repair shops do.

Independent overhaul/repair shops have more flexibility in products, repairs and pricing. Our customers get the same quality overhaul from our independent shop as you would from an “approved” Pratt & Whitney shop, for significantly less money.

Products – Independent shops can use PMA parts (Parts Manufacturer Approval) A PMA part is a replacement part that has undergone an extensive review process and received approval from the FAA. Often times the FAA subjects these parts to even more rigorous scrutiny than the OEM parts. PMA parts offer significant cost savings vs. OEM products. Of course, the customer will be consulted as to their preference to use OEM or PMA parts.

Pricing – Independent shops have greater flexibility in pricing. The same overhauled parts that are used by a Pratt & Whitney shop and an independent shop normally are priced very differently. Pratt & Whitney approved shop usually charges list less a percentage. We normally charge cost plus. This can be a large difference in pricing for the same part resulting in savings from the independent shop.

Service Bulletins can selectively be incorporated by an independent shop versus mandated installation in a Pratt & Whitney shop.

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Thrush Grows Stronger

Looking into 2022, we’re excited about what the new year will bring.

2021 was a tough year. Despite the chaos, we grew stronger as a business and as a team.

The strategy we launched two years ago hasn’t changed. Bring stability to the company and the market. Significantly improve both products and services to give customers what they want.

Continue improving safety performance in products, training, and in the industry in general.

Work with our dealers to provide exceptional service. Focus on our core product lines and don’t get distracted.

COVID-19 created all sorts of challenges for Thrush, its customers, and its supply chain.

We lost an employee and several of our team’s family members to COVID. The pandemic impacted some of our aircraft deliveries and our product development programs. Supply chain disruptions were common, as were inflationary pressures. Hiring personnel was more difficult than at any time in recent memory, but we’re grateful for the way our employees, dealers, and suppliers all pulled together to overcome the difficult circumstances.

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Looking into 2022, we’re excited about what the new year will bring. We expect our customers will be just as excited with our new products and service offerings. The 510-P2 and 510P2+ will bring a new level of performance to the 500-gallon market. 510G owners will have options they didn’t have in the past. We will raise our production output next year to meet the increasing demand for both 510 and 710 models. We’ve developed plans to add capacity and capability to our 710 product. We’ve challenged our Services team to continue to improve spare parts availability.

In short, we’re continuing the successful company transformation. 2022 is going to be a great year!

Mark McDonald Mark.McDonald@thrushaircraft.com 704-253-5772

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9:00AM to 3:00PM ET

We invite you to experience the new

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Airshow Demonstration

Families Welcome

Factory Tour

Food Trucks & Snacks

Presentation from CEO Mark McDonald

Short Trip from NAAA in Savannah

Test Flights and Simulator

Games & Door Prizes

D omestic & Worldwide Dealers in Attendance

$10,000

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For hotel accomodations, group rates, or to RSVP for scheduling flights and simulator time by 11/30/21 info@thrushaircraft.com

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Thrush Aircraft, LLC 300 Old Pretoria Rd. Albany, GA 31721 From Atlanta

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Tennessee Aircraft Co., Inc. We process all the PT6A simplex fuel nozzles and TPE3311 through -12 fuel nozzles to the overhaul standard at competitive prices to shops that work the nozzles to just the maintenance manual standards. For example on competitive prices, the overhaul of a set of PT6A Simplex Nozzles is a true flat rate price on “as removed” nozzles, which includes tip replacements. Now, if you send in the shields, the replacement would be additional along with gaskets and o-rings.

We feel the overhaul standard gives you the smallest fuel droplets you can attain versus working a nozzle to the lesser maintenance manual standards, which leave minor streaking and voids in the spray pattern. What you want is the most complete burn of the fuel droplets prior to entering the turbine section, which actually produces the least amount of sooting and carbon. It is this Carbon traveling through the turbine section at near the speed of sound that erodes the stators and wheels, which are the big ticket items in the turbine engine maintenance.

Falcon Insurance Spreading The Wings of Insurance Protection to Ag Aircraft Owners and Pilots

Falcon Insurance Agency is pleased to announce that we are offering Life Insurance for pilots as well as AD&D and Loss of License coverage.

You can fill out an online application at https:// falconinsurance.com/products/#life_insurance_for_pilots or contact us at 800-880-4545 to learn more.

Aviation Insurance Coverage Customized for Ag Aircraft Owners and Operators

For over 40 years Falcon Insurance Agency has provided Aviation Insurance to the Aerial Application community. Our professional staff has decades of experience in aviation insurance, and we are uniquely qualified to provide insurance protection for agricultural aircraft owners and pilots.

We are dedicated to providing you with insurance coverage and service that sets the standard for the industry.

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Call for same day quotes and coverage or visit our website.

Austin: 800-370-0557 Dallas: 800-880-0801 Houston: 800-880-8822 Kerrville: 800-880-4545 Lakeland: 800-881-9688 Scottsdale: 800-880-3597 St. Louis: 800-880-8644

PO Box 291388, Kerrville, TX

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With one of the finest teams of aviation insurance professionals in the marketplace, Falcon Insurance Agency has the capability, commitment, and resources to handle any and all of your aviation insurance requirements. Falcon is fully licensed in all 50 states, with a client base that exceeds 25,000 individual aviation clients, making us one of the largest aviation insurance agencies in the country.

Call on us for all your aviation insurance needs!

• Austin: 800-370-0557 • Dallas: 800-880-0801 • Houston: 800-880-8822 • Kerrville (Home Office): 800-880-4545 • Lakeland: 800-881-9688 • Scottsdale: 800-880-3597 • St. Louis: 800-880-8644

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Happy Birthday to Chem-Man! There’s a reason why Chem-Man is the longest-running solution for aerial applicators for 30 years. Whether you need billing and invoicing, GPS integration and mapping, chemical sales and inventory, or more, Chem-Man has you covered. The program is packed full of cutting-edge features with a user-friendly interface.

Leading the industry in the latest technology, Chem-Man is ever adapting to meet the growing needs of our customers.

We integrate with all of the major GPS systems, and now offer quicker API integrations such as with the Satloc G4 and AgpilotX GPS systems. Simplify your workflow from start to finish with Chem-Man’s all-in-one solution for aerial applicators everywhere.

With price plans for every budget, it has never been a better time to find out how Chem-Man can save your business time and money. Visit www.chem-man.com for more information and to schedule a webinar. Get a head start on the new year and ask about our startup discount!

CD Aviation Services - Serving Ag Aviation for Over 20 Years CD Aviation Services has been a U.S.-owned Part 145 Repair Station, serving the agricultural community for 20 plus years. CD Aviation provides the utmost value through quality, integrity and service. CD Aviation’s customer base includes corporate, private, military, cargo, agriculture, fire suppression, and commercial, with over 240 work orders in the last 12 months.

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CD Aviation’s product lines include the TPE331 turboprop engine and the GTCP 36-100 / -150 APU. CD Aviation provides everything from field service to overhaul, including 24/7 AOG support. As an independent FAA, EASA authorized and ISO certified service center, CD Aviation maintains a vast inventory of new, overhauled, serviceable parts and engine rentals. This allows CD Aviation to keep turn time, customer cost and downtime to a minimum.

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Education Sessions Several educational sessions will be available throughout the Ag Aviation Expo. Educational Sessions are organized by NAAA with assistance from its Allied Industry Committee to provide information of general interest to the aerial application industry. Sessions are also organized by individual companies to showcase their particular products and services.

Watch the schedule as it develops and plan to attend as many Educational Sessions as possible (CEUs may be available for some states).

All sessions will take place at the Savannah Convention Center, unless otherwise stated. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Sunday, Dec. 5 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m.

CD Aviation TPE331 Seminar Great for an IA Refresher: CD Aviation Services has developed a one-day comprehensive training course which covers all aspects of the Honeywell TPE331 series engines including design, model variations, maintenance and troubleshooting. It was designed to provide owners, operators, pilots and mechanics with the technical information needed to fully understand and utilize their TPE331. The course is fully accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration as an IA Refresher Training Course.

Sunday, Dec. 5 4:45 - 6:45 p.m.

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professional support and direction for newbies and those who want to learn more. Additional details on Compaass Rose.

Monday, Dec. 6 1 - 2:30 p.m.

The Potential and Perils of Aerial Application Automation Session Radial Engines Session Discussion of Pratt & Whitney R-985 and R-1340 series of radial engines.

The panel will be comprised of representatives from Covington Aircraft.

Best operating experience/guidance and Q&A. Please come prepared to ask questions and learn all you can.

Moderator: Covington Aircraft Chemical Session The Chemical Session will feature chemical company representatives discussing their products that can be applied aerially. Topics will include a review of those products, labeled crops, targeted pests, timing and crop state for applications, safety considerations and label guidelines relevant to aerial application. New products as well as existing products will be covered. Attend the session to learn about the latest and greatest products that can be applied using agricultural aircraft. Moderator: Lynn Justesen, UPL North America Panelists: Matt Malone, BASF, Additional Speakers will be announced soon Monday, Dec. 6 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Insurance Session Join is for a panel discussion from

your aviation insurance professionals from AIG, Old Republic Aerospace, USAIG and Starr Insurance Companies and agencies. Topics to include, but not limited to the current state of the insurance marketplace, additional insureds and contractual requirements, pollution versus chemical liability, aircraft hull and liability, claims, and workers compensation followed by Q&A. Insero Session: AgPilotX and Affiliates – The latest engineering solutions in aerial applications Discussion about AgPilotX, the Apple iPad-based, wireless Guidance System and its interface with third party systems. Session will cover the basic functionality of the AgPilotX system and the use of an Apple device to drive the system. Will also discuss AgPilotX’s interaction with third party software and hardware systems such as AgSync, the Reabe Gate and ChemMan. The panel will also discuss AgPilotX’s specialized software designed for its derivative markets in the helicopter industry and in the Vector world.

Panelists: • Greg Guyette, Anthony Fay & David Dewil, Insero • David Eby, AgriFlite • Helen Hoffman, AgSync / Raven • Regina Farmer, ChemMan • Bill Reynolds, Leading Edge • Troy Reabe, Reabe Air TPE331 Session An industry panel comprised of representatives from the OEM (Honeywell), designated overhaul

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facilities and FAA approved TPE-331 overhaul facilities. New technical data and updates will be provided, as well as Q&A for attendees. Please come prepared to ask questions and learn all you can. Moderator: Bruce Hubler Monday, Dec. 6 4:30 - 6 p.m.

PT6 Session An industry panel comprised of representatives from Pratt & Whitney Canada, and P&WC designated overhaul facilities, along with FAA approved PT6 overhaul facilities.

New technical data and updates will be provided, as well as a Q&A for attendees. Please come with your PT6 questions!. Moderator: Covington Aircraft Engines Panelists: • Airforce Turbines Service, Wayne Butler • Covington Aircraft, Robert Craymer • Pratt & Whitney Canada, Mathieu Renaud • Prime Turbines, John Waldrop • Standard Aero, Wendel Lambert SATLOC Innovations Session Transland/Satloc is creating a new experience for ag pilots throughout the world. Innovations coupled with current technology allow ag pilots new and old to complete their job with the most confidence that they are using the most complete GPS guidance experience in the market. Speakers: Alan Haigood “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session If you’ve been in the industry less than five years, grab a seat at the table for the “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session, a fast-paced orientation session that provides new and prospective ag pilots with a quick 360-degree overview of what’s required and what it takes to work

as a pilot in the agricultural aviation industry. A series of quick-hitting speed mentoring rounds will be led by experienced operators and pilots, insurance representatives and ag school representatives. This is your chance to pose questions to industry experts in a smaller group setting than Compaass Rose. Sponsored by Davidson Solid Rock Insurance Wednesday, Dec. 8 8 - 9:30 a.m.

Helicopter Session The subjects for the helicopter session roundtable will be brought up by attendees! The person with the answer to your question may be sitting two chairs away from you! Moderator: Jeff Reabe, Reabe Aircraft Improvement Thrush Aircraft Class Where Danger Lives. An Analysis of 10+ Years of Accident Data Speaker: John Graber CapstanAG Session: CapstanAG SwathPRO Application System SwathPRO by CapstanAG - “On the Fly” nozzle control system review & update.

Speakers & Panelists: • Jeff Hemeyer & Adam Madison, CapstanAG • Anthonie York, Air Tractor • Panel of SwathPRO Pilots Chem-Man Online Mapping and Billing Session Chem-Man Online offers a complete solution for ag operations from mapping/scheduling a job to transferring it to an invoice. There is an easy GPS interface allowing you to download your GPS files and then upload your log files. Multiple reports are great for bookkeeping and operations management, wireless GPS interface, inventory tracking, chemical database, weather importing and customer notifications are just a

few things Chem-Man offers. ChemMan’s development team is continually offering new features to make your life easier and more compliant. Speaker: Regina Farmer Wednesday, Dec. 8 9 - 11 a.m.

Relationship Drift Session The Athena presenters and PAASS presenters are coming together for the NAAREF Relationship Drift Session, which will look at how personal relationships affect pilot decision making and safety. Men and women should attend this session together, including couples and office crew. This is similar in format to the popular Compaass Rose program, but instead of better facilitating relations between inexperienced pilots and more experienced operators, the new session is designed to facilitate relations between operators/pilots and their spouses or significant others and office crew. Get there early to snag a seat!

All are invited! Sponsored by Chuck Holzwarth Flying Service.

Wednesday, Dec. 8 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

BASF Session Introducing BASF’s latest innovation in wheat: Sphaerex™ Fungicide Sphaerex fungicide combines two of the most effective active ingredients for head scab control and DON reduction in wheat. With excellent head scab control and best-in-class DON reduction, Sphaerex fungicide ensures high yields and the best quality at the grain elevator. This education session will review application specifics and product performance details to prepare attendees for the 2022 season.

Speaker: Kimberley Whitley Tutor, BASF Hartzell Propeller Session: Beta Inflight – Why It’s Dangerous Using Beta inflight can have disastrous AgAir Update’s 30th Annual Navigator | 55

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consequences. Under certain conditions it can result in a dangerous and irreversible situation at low speed and/or low altitude. I’ll discuss how and why this can happen, the reasons why it’s prohibited in most airplanes, and hopefully dispel misconceptions about the beta system. Speaker: Les Doud Aviation Specialties Unlimited Session: Night Vision Ops – Getting your Ag Aircraft Ready to Rock n’ Roll In this 30-minute session, ASU will be presenting the fundamentals of launching a safe and successful agricultural night vision program.

The session will provide an overview of aircraft lighting modification considerations as well as night vision goggles and pilot training requirements. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about their specific aircraft and equipment and speak to an experienced ag pilot that is flying with NVGs. They will also learn how night vision can dramatically improve the safety of their agricultural operations. Speaker: Kip McDermott Leading Edge Associates Session: Applications from Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and a manned fixedwing aerial aircraft in alfalfa insect pest control: Efficacy, residues, and spray distribution quality Control of summer worms is critical in commercial alfalfa production as they reduce both forage yield and quality. Aerial application is typical in this flood irrigated crop as it is time efficient and allows more scheduling flexibility; therefore, insecticides are registered for aerial application. The insecticide chlorantraniliprole can be effective at low application volumes.

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Reynolds (Note: This research was completed with Dr. Xuan Li from FMC products as well as agricultural and aerial application researcher Dr. Ken Giles.)

Wednesday, Dec. 8 4 - 5:30 p.m.

DynaNav Session: Presentation and Discussion on Flow Control Management for both Liquid and Dry Flow Control Management for both Liquid and Dry, an essential for the Aerial Applicator. Learn and discuss about all aspects of the control and management of liquid and dry application in both fixed wing and rotary wing. This include discussions of Pumps, Valves, Gates, booms and flow detection. Speaker: Reg Moen Storm Aeronautics Session: Safety Advancements in Ag Aviation Jared will be speaking on safety in ag aviation highlighting the Storm Cutters and Storm Shield as well as other projects that they are working on.

Speaker: Jared Storm Turbine Conversions & Zanoni Equipamentos​Session: Expanding the use of atomizers in your business - status, challenges and perspectives of atomizers in aerial pesticide applications.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from an experienced international agronomist about using atomizers in applications on row crops and the success they are experiencing in Brazil and how it can benefit the US Ag Aviation industry. Speaker: Henrique BN Campos, SABRi & São Paulo State University, Brazil Thursday, Dec. 9 8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

Thrush Aircraft Session 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Air Tractor Session Hirsch reviews 2021 aircraft

production numbers, new manufacturing improvements and initiatives for continuous product quality advancements. Other topics include new products, aircraft developments, customer support, and service letters. Speaker: Jim Hirsch 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.

NAAREF Safety Session The 2021 NAAREF Safety Session will feature a brand-new video on how to turn smart, educating aerial applicators how to make safe, coordinated turns while conducting aerial applications.

The video includes a segment featuring former NASA Astronaut Mike Mullane talking about normalization of deviance and how it can lead an ag pilot to begin and then continue to make unsafe turns. Those of you who attended the 2016 Ag Aviation Expo in Long Beach, California will remember Mike as the kickoff breakfast speaker. The new video also includes a discussion between Mike Rhodes, chief pilot at Air Tractor, and Steve Gustafson a veteran ag pilot from Tallulah Louisiana. The two pilots talk about how to make safe ag turns and the dangers of turning and flying aggressively. To help visualize the various topics Mike and Steve cover, there is in-air footage of Steve in his T-6 demonstrating improper turns and what happens to the aircraft. The video will be followed by a discussion among members of the audience and PAASS presenters about the material presented. Don’t miss the 2021 NAAREF safety session – it’s a great opportunity to improve your ag turning skills and fly safe. Sponsored by AssuredPartners Aerospace 3 - 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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Ag Aviation Expo Floor Plan Aerial Guidance Solutions AGS................................ 827 Aeris Insurance Solutions......................................... 261 Aero Innovations..................................................... 301 AeroFlow Inc.................................................. 823, 825 AeroLEDs............................................................... 905 AgAir Update......................................... 609, 611, 613 Ag Container Recycling Council................................ 307 Ag-Flite Specialties.................................................. 929 Ag-Nav Inc................................... 907 - 919, 912 - 918 AgAviation School................................................... 317 AgraSyst Inc........................................................... 549 AgriData Inc........................................................... 906 Agrinautics............................................................. 735 AgriSmart Information Systems LLC.......... 700, 702, 704 Air Tractor Inc......................................... 411, 423, 623 Aircraft Spruce & Specialty....................................... 930 AssuredPartners Aerospace...................................... 645 Aviation Hose Shop......................................... 925, 927 Aviation Products Systems............................... 925, 927 Aviation Specialties Unlimited.................................. 903 Battlefords Airspray................................................. 633 BrightPortal Resources LLC...................................... 259 CapstanAG............................................. 637, 639, 641 Cascade Aircraft Conversions LLC............................. 835 CD Aviation Services............................................... 701 Covington Aircraft................................................... 445 DART AEROSPACE................................................. 319 DataSmart..................................................... 829, 831 Desser Aerospace........................................... 210, 212 DynaNav Systems Inc.............................. 714, 716, 718 Eagle Vistas................................................... 706, 708 Electronics International Inc..................................... 315 Falcon Insurance Agency Inc.................................... 507 Farm Air Inc................................................... 545, 644 Forest Protection Limited......................................... 405 Frost Flying Inc............................................... 601, 603 Genuine Aircraft Hardware Company........................ 247 Insero.................................................................... 727 Intercontinental Jet Service Corporation..................... 454

Isolair.................................................................... 101 Kawak Aviation Technologies.................................... 739 Kimmel Aviation Insurance....................... 406, 408, 410 Lane Aviation................................................. 617, 619 Merit Apparel Company........................................... 456 MidContinent Aircraft Corporation..................... 327, 329 Mosquito Products LLC............................................ 734 NAAA ................................................................... 801 Neal Aircraft Inc............................................. 733, 832 North Star Aviation Inc.................................... 335, 337 Oasis Aviation Maintenance............................. 706, 708 Perfect Flight.......................................................... 257 Portage Aircraft Specialties LTD........................ 407, 506 Pratt & Whitney Canada.......................................... 345 Praxidyn................................................ 711, 808, 810 Prime Turbines............................................... 551, 553 R. T. Turbines Inc.................................................... 605 Raven Industries............................................. 309, 311 Redline Aviation / Redline Propeller........................... 931 Satloc.................................................................... 715 SICAME/Balmoral Engineering ................................. 460 Sky Tractor LLC.............................................. 649, 651 Southeastern Aircraft Sales.............................. 424, 426 Southern Cross Aviation........................................... 350 Spidertracks Limited............................................... 356 StandardAero......................................................... 745 Stor-Loc......................................................... 355, 357 Storm Aeronautics................................................... 652 TAE Aerospace USA................................................ 751 Tennessee Aircraft Co Inc......................................... 811 Thrush Aircraft............................................... 123, 331 TracMap................................................................ 737 Transland LLC........................................................ 715 Turbine Conversions LTD................ 501 - 505, 600 - 604 Turbine Standard LTD...................................... 815, 817 Turbines Inc........................................................... 301 Valley Air Crafts...................................................... 631 Whelen Aerospace Technologies............................... 635 Yorkton Aircraft Service........................................... 339

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Live and Silent Auctions The Live Auction at the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo continues to be one of the most popular and successful fundraisers for the Association. When it comes to high-stakes entertainment, the intrigue, drama and excitement of NAAA’s Live Auction is hard to beat, which is why it has become one of the signature events at each convention. The Live Auction on “Convention Tuesday” is very important to NAAA from a fundraising standpoint, so enjoy the reception food and beverages and bring your checkbooks. NAAA also holds a Silent Auction each year. Bidding opens on Tuesday and closes on Wednesday afternoon.

The Live Auction continues to be one of the most popular and financially successful fundraisers for the Association.

But NAAA could not accomplish this without the support of our many friends and allies. We are grateful to our Allied Industry, State Associations and aerial applicator supporters.

All auction donations, big or small, are greatly appreciated, and NAAA recognizes all donations in Association publications and on the NAAA website. The earlier you come forward, the more exposure you’ll get.

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need to supply a letter of credit to NAAA. Valued at $150,000.

98.5 hours TTSOH and rebuild; TT SOH 88.5 hours (Pratt & Whitney Canada R-985-AN-14B) and TT Prop 13 hours (Hamilton Standard 2D30) Plane has com, transponder and ICS, smoker, dual instruments and dual controls (the aircraft can fly from either seat) Fresh condition report with compression test will be done in Fall 2021.

Complete set of books and airframe drawings (by David Crankshaw, formerly of Hershey Flying Service) If you’re interested in purchasing the plane, but have questions, please email us and we’ll connect you with Darrel.

AeroLEDS • 1 (one) SunSpot 4000 Series LED Landing or Taxi Light

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AG-NAV • Four (4) $500 Gift Cards for AG-NAV

Thank you for your consideration of a 2021 auction donation. Download a fillable form here. Save document to your computer before emailing to Lbarber@agaviation.org.

Mary Beth Schwaegel & AIG • A Vera Bradley Travel Bag

Thank You, 2021 Auction Contributors Pratt & Whitney • PT6A-34AG Brand-New Engine. Potential buyers need to supply a letter of credit to NAAA. The value of the engine is $551,731. The engine build specification (BS) is 1334, used on the Air Tractor, Thrush and Turbine Conversions STC. The winning bidder is required to pay $20,000 down onsite and remainder of payment is due within 30 days.

Darrel & Deb Mertens, Aero Applicators Inc., Sterling, CO • Grumman Ag Cat G-164 A serial #277 (2 seat) open cockpit. In new condition. Potential buyers

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Air Tractor • Large smoker on a heavy duty trailer. Photo coming this Fall.

APS Brakes • APS Brakes Winter Jacket: Zippered black winter APS wool jacket with gray leather arms. Size will be large and can be exchanged for a different size.

Chem-Man by DataSmart • 3-piece vintage airplane art canvas wall decor (16x32x3 panel)

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Corteva Agriscience • Queen’s Progressive bottle of Crown Royal (supports NAAREF) DynaNav • NEW release Vektor LITE GPS System • Auction a Certificate for $5,000 towards the purchase of our NEW release DynaFlow (Stand Alone Flow Control system).

Lane Aviation • Lane 4-blade, ground adjustable fan and small electric fan brake. This can fit on an Agrinautics, Transland or Root pump. Auction winner should contact Lane Aviation to specify pump after purchase and fan and brake will be shipped.

Andrew Moore & U.S. Representative Sam Graves • American Flag flown over the United States Capitol on August 3, 2021, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the first aerial application.

Mosquito Products, LLC / Aircraft Smoker Oil • 55-Gallon Drum Smoker Oil: “Good as the Best ..

Better Than the Rest”. 55 gallon Drum of Aircraft Smoker Oil delivered to your commercial location with forklift or dock in the continental U.S. Ed & Connie Newberg • Two 100th Anniversary Afghans featuring Ag Planes used over the years. The first is hunter green and white and the second is black and white. These are the same pattern that were ordered by the WNAAA back in 1996 for the 75th anniversary.

Old Republic Aerospace • Aerial Applicator package of goodies: Framed Huff-Daland print that formerly hung in Delta’s headquarters, a Stearman T-Shirt, Crop Duster themed socks, and a Beware of Crop Duster antiqued sign.

Jane Pitlick • Second Amendment Bullet Bouquet START PAC • $750.00 START PAC credit towards the purchase of any START PAC products of $3000.00 value or more. *Credit is valid thru December 30, 2022

Transland • $5,000 Gift Certificate to be used with any Transland product line. This includes all Transland items, Satloc, CP Products, and Wingman. Must Be Redeemed within 6 months.

Turbine Conversions • Single Point Fueling System: Single point bottom loading fueling system complete with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for all models of Air Tractor, Thrush, Ag Cat & M18 Dromader. Approved in US, Australia, Canada & Brazil UPL North America • Rifle: A premier custom build from JPRW, LLC. that features an Impact Precision Titan (titanium) Action, with a Proof Carbon Fiber barrel finished at 24” with a 1-7.5 twist. This sits in the Revelation stock from Foundation that is in dark distressed finish and will weigh in at under 8# and has the 100th anniversary engraved in the stock

2021 Auction Payment Information Auction Payment Arrangements for PT6A-34AG Engine: Potential buyers must provide a letter of credit from a financial institution to NAAA. The value of the engine is $551,731. Send letter of credit to Lindsay Barber. The winner is required to pay a nonrefundable deposit of $20,000 onsite at the Ag Aviation Expo and the balance is required to be paid in 30 days.

Auction Payment Arrangements for all other items: NAAA items selling for $3,000 or more require either payment in full or a 10% deposit at the time of purchase. The balance must be paid within 30 days of the auction. Item will be transferred upon receipt of payment in full. Payment must be made via cash, certified check, credit card or wire transfer.

All items selling for less than $3,000 must be paid in full at the time of the auction. Payments may be made by cash, check or credit card (MasterCard, Visa and American Express).

Auction Shipping Arrangements: NAAA is not responsible for shipping auction items. You can make arrangements with T3 Expo, the exhibitor service’s company, to ship your auction purchases for you. The company can pack and ship anything you purchase.

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Campbell Oil Aviation Provides a Full-Time Aviation Service Department Campbell Oil Aviation has a full-time Aviation Service Department. Your go-to for refueler truck leases and maintenance, tank install and refurb, filter changes, aviation parts - nozzles, hoses, etc., spill prevention and clean up.

Visit our website at campbellfuelsandlubricants.com/aviation

WAT Global Leader in Lighting Products Whelen Aerospace Technologies (WAT) is the global leader in high-end lighting products for the aerospace industry.

Our experienced staff designs, engineers and manufactures high-quality products that provide safety, visibility and recognition for aircraft across all platforms. Our design engineers work closely with OEM and service provider networks to design high-performance products that enhance the pilot experience, as well as provide safety of flight. WAT is honored to be a trusted OEM lighting supplier for both Air Tractor and Thrush today. Our products designed for these workhorse airplanes not only increase safety but a tremendous increase in reliability over older filament and incandescent lamps. Our advanced LED products are also available for retrofit on older Thrush and Air Tractor platforms with outdated technology. Our LED offerings come with a 5-year warranty and can be purchased directly through Thrush and Air Tractor with applicable FAA approvals.

As an FAA-approved production holder, Whelen Aerospace Technologies owns hundreds of STCs for aircraft landing, taxi, anti-collision, and position lights. Our in-house composite shop produces a wide variety of STC and PMA approved speed modifications for a number of general aviation aircraft. Our expansive product line is sure to provide a solution for pilots and owners alike, based on their individual needs.

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In the spirit of the NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah, GA and good Southern hospitality, AgAir Update is hosting its

5th Open House and Hangar Party Friday, December 3rd, 2021

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Enjoy Southern barbecue and ag-pilot fellowship before the Ag Aviation Expo. Live music, great food, ag-aircraft display and demos, along with good ole’ Southern hospitality.

Fly-in to KPXE (Perry-Houston County Airport) and taxi up to the AgAir Update hangar. Drive-in to Perry, GA (on Interstate 75, 90 miles south of Atlanta) and park at the AgAir Update hangar. Motorhome space available (no power).

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Perfect Flight Focuses On Safety And Sustainability - Each Drop Counts Perfect Flight was born to bring aerial application traceability and management to the next level by breathing agriculture, sustainability, environment, safety and technology. We are the world’s first and most complete aerial spray management and traceability platform. The objective of the Perfect Flight App system is to generate simultaneous spray analysis reports through the LOG files of the aircraft DGPS devices.

The use of crop protection products, despite being indispensable for the global production of food on a large scale, is often questioned if not applied correctly. It is useless to have the correct product if the applications are not well done. It is necessary to respect the following: • Reliable Product • Correct Application • Timeliness of Application Perfect Flight comes to the market with cloud technology to alleviate several problems related to aerial applications such as: • Lack of visibility of the application.

• Poor route planning (excessive fuel costs).

• Lack of management of unapplied areas (Infestation gateway for pests and diseases, in addition to decreased productivity) • The occurrence and control of off-target applications (drift, waste, contamination).

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breeding, permanent preservation area, etc.).

• Lack of weather data and information on the best time for the application.

The Perfect Flight app is the world’s most comprehensive aerial spray management system. The app is compatible with all DGPS on the market (GPS onboard the plane).

Being a single management platform, Perfect Flight centralizes the information of the operation in a single and robust database. It allows the farmer to make a bold decision from what was planned to what was done.

Knowing where, when, and how the application was made is extremely important for the producer, and with the Perfect Flight application that becomes easier, sharper and more assertive.

Today, the company operates with the SAAS model.

Whether producer or operator, the customer subscribes to the app for a usage license, paid monthly, and may be charged per aircraft used or per acre processed.

The Perfect Flight app allows for increased productivity by analyzing success rates, uniformity, failures, and losses within each application performed on crops and improving sustainable control through the proper planning of each flight and application window performed.

Since the company was founded, it has already supported the industry, working on 42 millions+ acres at this writing.

The company has offices in the U.S. and Brazil, the two countries with the largest ag aviation fleet in the world.

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Sky Tractor’s 52nd Year Serving Ag Aviation 2022 will mark the 52nd year that we have been serving Red River Valley farmers in North Dakota!

We at Sky Tractor are grateful to you, our valuable customers.

When Deck Flying Service acquired Sky Tractor in 1970, (the parts side of the business), we were able to diversify and grow our business not only nationwide, but also year-round.

When one starts to consider the many, many changes in these past five decades, it really is amazing how far this industry has come, and with a guaranty to thrive with continuing enhancements for all ag aircraft.

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We are thrilled with the path that we’ve been able to take. We are grateful to you, our valuable customers, that have given us these many opportunities over the years. You are our business and for that we are grateful. Without you, we cannot do for even one single day, what we love. Thank you.

Visit us at booths 649, 651 in Savannah.

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2021 Kickoff Breakfast Speaker John Stossel We are thrilled to announce that nineteen-time Emmy-winner John Stossel, hailed by The Dallas Morning News as “the most consistently thought-provoking TV reporter of our time,” will speak at the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo Kickoff Breakfast on Monday, Dec. 6 in Savannah.

John Stossel will speak at the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo Kickoff Breakfast on Monday, Dec. 6 in Savannah.

Make plans to attend the Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah, Dec. 6–9, 2021 to network, earn potential CEUs, visit with old and new friends and hear from John Stossel!

Stossel began his career as a consumer reporter calling for government regulation. But when he saw that regulations can cause new problems, he woke up and started reporting on the benefits that free markets create.

which makes internet videos that educate young people about the benefits of limited government.

Stossel states on his website, “Much of what the mainstream media reports is nonsense: bias and scare stories. The news is broken.” Watch Stossel TV and learn more about his current projects at JohnStossel.com.

After 28 years on ABC’s 20/20, he joined Fox Business Network to host his own show. In 2017, he gave that up to start “Stossel TV,”

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The All-New Satloc Products The next generation is here. Uncompromised quality.

Withstands more rugged conditions. Advanced GPS and flow control technologies. Say hello to the future.

IntelliFlow 3™ Satloc engineers spent more than two years in research and development to improve the IntelliFlow 2™. Next, the team created countless prototypes to meet customers’ requests to make the IntelliFlow 3™ more rugged, easier and cleaner to install and reduce the footprint. Then, experienced pilots tested the IntelliFlow 3™ in flight.

With the IntllieFlow 3™ (IF3) control system onboard, users are capable of 1) meeting and surpassing farmers’ needs and 2) increasing the profit per acre for the precision applicator and farmer.

L8 Take one look at the L8, and you’ll see the classic design with a few updates to make it more aerodynamic. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll see why it’s another milestone in the Satloc legacy.

Next-generation differences include: L8 uses new LED lights to indicate height above canopy correction from AgLaser input with the Satloc Falcon™ GPS, allowing the pilot the ability to easily meet elevation requirements instantaneously In conjunction with the new Satloc Falcon™, the L8 communication is smarter and 2x faster, the pilot’s response time to ensure better precision application Communicating with the Satloc Falcon™ GPS, the L8 visually alerts pilots of obstacles (planes, towers, powerlines, etc.) as indicated through ADSB and obstacle files, raising the safety bar for ag pilots

Satloc Falcon™ GPS Guidance System Similar to its namesake, the Satloc Falcon™ brings many benefits to the applicator and grower.

Falcon’s vision is unparalleled by its competitors. The Satloc Falcon™ allows the pilot stick, boom, dash, spray system, and many other applications and aircraft inputs to connect, allowing the “vision” of the Falcon to communicate data from the pilot’s will and the aircraft.

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Falcons are fast. Really fast. From the processors to memory to communications to system architecture, the Satloc Falconô speeds are unprecedented. Falcon’s speed empowers pilots to accelerate decision-making.

Falcons are straightforward. The streamlined user interface clearly presents information (such as a drop-down menu), giving the pilot easier navigation in flight and on the ground.

Falcons endure miles of rough flying. Durability in flight through rugged conditions is a trademark of Satloc GPS systems. The Satloc Falconô does not disappoint when it comes to reliability for pilots in miles flown in the plane and rough conditions outside the plane.

Falcons never drop their prey. Unique to the industry, the new Satloc Falcon™ GPS keeps steady track of the aircraft’s location, no matter the flight parameters or conditions.

Falcons represent a long legacy of tradition.

UNPARALLELED is the word by many industry leaders when describing Satloc GPS systems. No other GPS matches the intelligence of Satloc Falcon™ —it does not disappoint.

Visit us at Booth 715 to learn more about the next generation of Satloc products.

Satloc Technology with Transland Quality We believe every Pilot and Grower deserves great dispersal rate systems, so our seasoned Transland engineers work on a daily basis with Satloc engineers to create products that are the best in the industry. Many classic and new Transland products are integrated with Satloc GPS systems.

Our company’s family of products can provide any of your agricultural spray needs from loader valves, booms, nozzles, wet systems, spreaders, and much more! Many of these products communicate seamlessly with Satloc GPS systems to give you precision applications for precision farming.

Join us for the annual Transland Breakfast Seminar Tuesday, December 7th, at 7 am at the Savannah Convention Center Chatham Ballroom A. Dennis R. Gardisser, Ph.D., P.E. of WRK of Arkansas LLC, is the guest speaker.

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Kimmel Has You Covered Since 1972 Founded in 1972, Kimmel Aviation Insurance arose from a need to write hard to find and much needed insurance on Cropdusters. Since then, KAI has grown to be one of the largest insurers of Agricultural Aviation Insurance in the world and is licensed in 50 states. Kimmel employees 12 staff members across 3 states that combine to bring over 100 years of experience in aviation insurance.

Kimmel Insurance brings over 100 years of experience in aviation insurance.

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Kimmel Insurance writes a variety of aircraft from Cessna to Beechcraft; Cubs to Jets; and Air Tractors to Warbirds. Whether it’s workers comp, hangar liability, or a sky diving team, anything aviation related can be covered by Kimmel.

Dorothy Smith Kimmel — 19322021 Dorothy Mae Smith Kimmel was born on October 15, 1932 in the community of Skuna Bottom, Mississippi, near the town of Houlka, and passed away quietly in her sleep on March 30, 2021. She is survived by her beloved sister Ethelene Keck of Gastonia, NC; 4 sons, William L. Kimmel (Edra) of Flowood, MS; Richard L. Kimmel (Terri), Greenwood, MS; Mark A. Kimmel (Kay) Greenwood, MS; and Frank S. Kimmel III (Courtney) Greenwood, MS; along with 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Loyd Smith and Annie Mae Smith (McKnight) and one son Stephen Claude Spratlin. During her life, Dorothy was beloved by all who knew her and was respected by everyone who did business with her. She treated everyone with grace and respect and never met a stranger. One of Dorothy’s friends once said that when she died, they would need “one casket for her body and another one for her heart”. No truer words were ever spoken for a woman that loved her family, friends and customers all the days of her life.

Dorothy graduated from Houlka High School in 1950 and played Basketball for 1 year at East

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Mississippi Jr. College. In summer of 1950 she finished in the top 10 of the Miss Hospitality pageant held in Biloxi Mississippi, which was a qualifying competition for the Miss America pageant. After living for a period of time in Georgia, she moved back to her hometown of Houlka, MS, and in 1966 married the late, F. Stewart Kimmel, Jr., and settled in Houston, MS. In 1972 she started Kimmel Aviation Underwriters to place insurance coverage for Agricultural Aircraft. In 1977 the family moved to Greenwood, MS where the business continues operating to this day. The company was later incorporated in 1979 as Kimmel Aviation Insurance Agency, Inc. and grew to be known worldwide as the leader in Ag Aviation Insurance, in large part due to Dorothy’s work ethic, love of people, love of flying and the desire to “take care of” everyone she knew.

During her 43 years in the industry, Dorothy served as president of the Women of the

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Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association (MAAA) and President of the Women of the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA). Over the years, Dorothy received numerous industry awards including but not limited to MAAA Outstanding Service Award, Lee Abide Award (MAAA), Arkansas Agricultural Aviation Association Distinguished Service Award, and the MAAA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award. In 2014 the Mississippi Ag Aviation Association renamed the Woman of the Year award to be known as the Dorothy Kimmel Woman of the Year award. Each recipient since 2014 has coveted the award as an honor and testament to her legacy of leadership.

Visit us at the Ag Aviation Expo in booths 406, 408, 410 in Savannah, Georgia.

Leave your insurance worries on the ground.

Trust Kimmel Aviation Insurance Agency to find the best rates and customized coverage for your agricultural aviation operation. We have nationwide reach with small town service...when you call, we answer.

So don’t worry when you’re in the air; Kimmel has you covered.

800-647-9397 442 Airport Road, Greenwood, MS 38930 • www.kimmelinsurance.com

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“The Leader in Safety Mods for Ag Aircraft” Thank you everyone for a great 2021 and we at Storm Aeronautics are looking forward to the upcoming 2022 year.

All of us at Storm Aeronautics would first like to thank everyone for a great 2021 and we are looking forward to the upcoming year. Our focus has been and continues to be on safety modifications for ag aircraft and keeping the AgCat a viable option for operators around the world.

Storm Cutters are available for every model of Air Tractor as they have proven to be a life saver on many occasions. Thrush continues to make the Storm Shield standard equipment on all new aircraft. To date, we still have not had a reported breakage of a Storm Shield caused by hitting a foreign object in flight.

Wednesday December 8th at 4:00 during the NAAA convention. There will also be engineers present who are working on the program to answer questions and give more details. Storm Aeronautics is committed to designing and producing the safest and most efficient ag aircraft ever produced. We will also have a booth #652 and look forward to seeing all of you at Savannah.

Come by and visit us at the Ag Aviation Expo, booth 652 in Savannah

Currently, we continue to work on a rather large STC to modify the AgCat fuselage and install a new PT6 powerplant and will have more details at our session which will be held

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TURNING DATA INTO ACTION Our FAST™ solution helps you make informed decisions and optimize operations through full-flight data intelligence delivered wirelessly within minutes of engine shutdown. It helps you see the small details — as well as the bigger picture — so you can stay ahead of the game.

EXPLORE OUR DIGITAL SOLUTIONS AT PRATTWHITNEY.COM/FAST

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PowerLift Hydraulic Doors For over 25 years, we have held quality, professionalism, reliability and service at the forefront of our efforts. With many industry patents to our credit and over 15,000 door systems installed, we continue to lead the industry in the technology and development of the best door and hydraulic systems for enclosures of virtually any size. Continuously developing and building these products since 1992 is a claim that only PowerLift can make.

Our highly trained family of fabrication and support centers are strategically located across the continent and have extensive experience with a wide range of aviation enclosures.

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Cascade Receives Thrush “Beast” Certification Cascade Aircraft Conversions has received the FAA STC certifications to install Pratt & Whitney’s 867 SHP PT6140AG on both the Thrush 510P and 510G model aircraft.

As an owner of a Thrush 510P or 510G model, this STC upgrade increases your acres per hour and the profitability of your business. For owner/operators operating AG aircraft at higher elevations or higher temperatures, this upgrade substantially increases productivity.

The Cascade Aircraft Conversion’s “BEAST” STC complete includes the following: firewall-forward bolt-on kit, zero-time PT6-140AG (w/full warranty), zero-time Avia 108” 3-blade prop, new engine mount and Cascade Pressure Cowl system - providing longer service life for the new turbine. Also, included is the engine Boost Start System that provides 1400-degree, cooler starts in under 15 seconds with no maintenance batteries.

The conversion features the industry-leading Cascade Pressure Cowl - proven to deliver more clean air to protect the turbine in all environments. The pressure cowl performs

exceptionally in dusty/sooty, dry/arid, and FOD-heavy locations while reducing ITT temps and fuel consumption.

While maintaining a no-FOD history, this critical system really delivers on maintenance allowing easy access to service both the air-filtration system and fuel nozzles. A higher volume of clean air maximizes the longevity of heatcritical components and the engine.

The 4000-hour TBO P&W 140AG turbine produces 867SHP up to 111 degrees OAT. The integrated Cascade Pressure Cowl will make your Thrush 510P or 510G a true 500-gallon aircraft every day of the year at TRUE 10,500 gross weight. At higher altitudes or rising OAT, the Cascade conversion eliminates the need to download which in turn maximizes your efficiency and profitability all day long while extending powerplant lifetime and minimizing maintenance overhead. Call Cascade to secure your 140AG “Beast” STC Kit or other performance products and power up your business.

Visit us at booth #835 in Savannah.

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THRUSH 510G & 510P P&W 140AG CONVERSION, “THE BEAST” FAA APPROVED STC CERTIFICATION (Includes) • • • • •

Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140AG Firewall Forward Bolt on Kit (w/new engine mount) AVIA 108” Propeller Boost Start System (w/external Power Port) MVP Upgrade

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Cascade Pressure Cowl (quick change filter) Engine Mounts Wiring Harness and 19K-Lumen Pulsing Nose Lights Aerodynamic Mods (increased maneuvering/safety) Able to TRULY fly the 10500 lb. Certified weight.

Contact us to learn more about all of our Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush

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Rise to the Challenge, with Flight Plan Online® If you needed a breather after this season, you’re not alone.

From too little rain in some areas to too much rain in others, weather kept applicators out of the field. When the season finally started, it hit like a tidal wave of work. Everyone was in a rush to get into the air and get all of those acres sprayed.

You can’t control the weather and you can’t control your customers’ schedules. But you can give yourself the best tools to give your customers the best service. Flight Plan Online® is one of the most powerful tools you can use.

With Flight Plan Online, you can offer your customers an easy way to create jobs. The user-friendly design will have them making maps and work orders, fast. They can even include adjacent crops and hazards near the field. Email alerts let them track jobs, without calling you for updates.

Whether you have a few jobs, or a few hundred, our Master Map gives you a clear overview to create manageable batches and schedule them for spraying. It’s easy to upload

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field boundaries into your guidance system. Our Mobile View lets pilots open batches on the fly, select a job, and automatically record completion information.

Flight Plan Online helps you reduce risk. It flags sensitive areas on pilot maps. The maps give a clear view of fields and nearby landmarks, so you spray the right field. All work orders are kept online, so they can’t get lost.

Creating as-applied maps is quick and easy, and you can run application reports and invoices the same day you spray! All of this is backed up with unmatched customer service.

Aerial applicators tell us they couldn’t have made it through 2021 without us. While you’re here, stop by booth 700 and see what we can do for you.

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Serving Agricultural Aviation for 68 Years

Authorized distributor for Air Tractor, Southeastern Aircraft Sales offers new and used aircraft, parts and service.

Now in our 68th year, our reputation has been built on honesty and integrity. We would welcome the opportunity to be of service to you and your company.

VISIT US AT BOOTHS #424, 426

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Follow North Star Aviation for All of Your Ag Aviation Needs Located conveniently at the Airport in Ulysses, Kansas, North Star Aviation is your full-service Ag Aviation facility offering the highest quality maintenance, service, parts, aircraft sales, and even emergency field repairs. We have made it our mission to provide the best, safest, and most reliable aircraft maintenance for you, our customers.

North Star Aviation is owned and operated by Steve and Samantha Rice. We maintain a large fleet of turbine powered Thrush and Air Tractor aircraft. We offer a wide variety of services on airframe and powerplant including, Annual Inspection, Eddy Current Inspection, Hot Section Inspection, Gear Box Inspection, 100 Hour, Nozzle Cleaning and Flowing, Aircraft Recovery, and Refurbishment. With a great reputation for dependability and expertise, when you leave North Star, you fly home with confidence.

North Star Aviation is an Authorized Thrush Full-Service Dealer. Thrush Offers a range of aerial application aircraft to fit any size and type of operation. Thrush is known for

structural durability and excellent performance. Let us handle your Thrush needs. Stop by our Booth to discuss what a Thrush can do for you!

We are a Satloc sales and service dealer capable of handling all your Satloc needs. Steve is one of the most knowledgeable Satloc Specialists in the industry and North Star maintains a large inventory of loaner systems, so no issues with your guidance system should keep you from flying. Give us a call or stop by our booth for a new system quote or to discuss your repair needs.

By maintaining a large inventory of Thrush, AirTractor, Satloc, and Transland parts we are able to get our customers back in the air quickly. Our Parts Manager, Kelly is ready to assist you with any parts or equipment you need whether for Ag or even General Aviation.

Do yourself a favor and follow North Star to all of your Ag Aircraft needs.

Providing Excellent Aircraft & Service for Ag Aviation

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Valley Air Crafts The ‘Go-To-Source’ for All Things Air Tractor in the Northwest U.S. Valley Air Crafts sells and supports the full line of Air Tractor aircraft from its facilities at Mefford Field Airport (TLR), just outside Tulare, California. At the company’s 8,000-square-foot hangar/maintenance and parts facility, five maintenance technicians and a full-time parts specialist provide the expert knowledge and responsive support that customers count on to keep flying and earning. Says owner and president, Mike Schoenau, “After more than 35 years helping ag operators, we like to think we’ve earned a reputation as the go-to-source for aerial applicators and aerial firefighting operators around these parts. One call is all it takes to tap into our 80 years of combined experience in aircraft maintenance and the biggest Air Tractor parts inventory in the Northwest U.S. Valley Air Crafts has an expansive inventory of OEM parts and aerial application products, including Transland, CP Products, Agrinautics, Kawak, GPS guidance systems, spreaders, Lane brakes and Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Parts orders are fulfilled quickly with a computerized parts

inventory and sourcing system. A full-time replacement parts specialist helps customers to find the right part and to get it whenever and wherever they need it. Because Valley Air Crafts is located in California, parts orders can be calledin and fulfilled after Central and Eastern time zone parts suppliers have closed. “Our Pacific time zone can really make a difference to customers who are in a bind and need replacement parts really quick,” says Schoenau.

“Over the decades we’ve been here, Valley Air Crafts customers have really come to rely on us for a high level of working knowledge, expertise and all-around professionalism. So whether it’s service, parts, or to purchase another Air Tractor, we are going to make sure that we meet or exceed expectations.”

Visit Valley Air Crafts at booth #631 during the 2021 Ag Aviation Expo. For more information, go to TheValleyAircrafts.com.

ALL THINGS AIR TRACTOR®

Ag & Fire Aircraft, Sales & Support SEE US AT AG AVIATION EXPO 2021 BOOTH #631

Mefford Field TLR • Tulare, CA

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Spray System Components Unsurpassed in Quality and Engineering You have Agrinautics SPRAY PUMPS, VALVES AND STRAINERS But are they HARD ANODIZED TUFFCOAT? 

Tuffcoat components are tool steel strong

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

Since the founding of Agrinautics in 1958, our main goal has been to produce spray system components that are unsurpassed in quality and engineering. All casting components of our spray pumps, valves and strainers are still manufactured on site at Agrinautics. This gives us absolute quality control of every component until it is assembled and sent out the door. The company also carries an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (“PMA”).We know how your valuable time is spent cleaning and maintaining equipment. This is why we offer all our products protected with a hard anodized “Tuffcoating”. This combination process elevates the surface of the product to tool steel hardness while the “PTFE” smooth outer coating adds the benefit of a quick and easy clean-up. We have a commitment to providing ultimate customer satisfaction.

We back-up all of our assemblies with the industry’s best warranty of 2-years / 800 hours. If you have any questions or any special application needs, please call us at 435586-1200 or visit us at booth #735 in Savannah.

Mosquito Products Provide Clean Burning Smoker Oil GOOD AS THE BEST

BETTER THAN THE REST!

AGRICULTURAL | AIRSHOWS | GENERAL AVIATION

Designed to Create Large, White, Puffy Smoke Engineered to “Hang Around” in many Atmospheric Conditions No more Stopped Up Nozzles - Very Clean Burning Available in 55 Gallon Drums and 250 Gallon Totes 15 Gallon Baby Barrels Products Shipped Daily from our Warehouse in Newport Arkansas

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Aircraft Smoker Oil / Mosquito Products, LLC has been providing the agricultural aviation community with cleanburning, water-white, thick cloud-producing Smoker Oil since 2007. Designed and formulated especially for agricultural aircraft but recently discovered by the airshow circuit, our smoker oil is in demand for all aircraft including RC, flat, radial, turbine or jet engines.

We ship daily from our warehouses in Newport, Arkansas to professional operators, pilots and GA enthusiasts across the country. Shipped in 15-gallon “Baby Barrels”, 55-gallon drums or 250 gallon totes. A part of Grady Auctions & Realty, Inc. the premier Agricultural Aviation Auctioneers in the United States.

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AERO Aviation Co. Hose Shop Returns to Ag Aviation Expo The AERO Aviation Company Hose Shop is making their return to NAAA once again this year. In addition to being the industry-leading aircraft supplier for fuel, oil and hydraulic hoses, they also offer hundreds of kits for most aircraft makes and models, a hose duplication program matched by no other, bulk hose and fittings, AOG service, and large warbird and helicopter hoses.

Make sure to add the AERO Aviation Company Hose Shop (Booth #925) to your list of must see vendors at the 2021 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo this year as there will be a show special available. Be sure to ask the AERO Hose Shop representative about that special!

For detailed information, visit our website at www. aerohoseshop.com or contact an AERO Aviation Company Hose Shop representative at: 1.866.413.2780 ext. 293 3701 Highway 162, Granite City, IL 62040

HIGH PERFORMANCE STARTS WITH THE RIGHT PARTS APS has designed a high quality brake disc that has established itself as the benchmark among aircraft brake discs. A true blend of strength and durability.

CNC machined from a rigid one piece design these brakes are built to provide unparalleled performance.

Heat treated to give it the appearance, with our name proudly engraved on the side; APS offers the ultimate in braking performance.

Contact us for a list of our distributors 618.797.3140 apsbrakes@apsbrakes.com

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APS® “Black Steel®” The Proven Original – Precision at an Affordable Price High performance starts with the right parts, and APS® has been manufacturing “BlackSteel®” brake discs and metallic and semi-metallic brake linings for more than two decades to achieve this high standard. APS® offers the ultimate in braking performance. What they have done is design a high quality brake disc that has established itself as the benchmark among aircraft brake discs. These discs are CNC machined from a rigid one piece forging and are built to provide unparalleled performance. Heat treated to give it the “BlackSteel®” appearance, corrosion resistance, and longer life, these brake discs also proudly display the “BlackSteel®” name engraved on the side.

Manufacturing APS® “BlackSteel®” brake discs is their passion… Perfection is their standard. Stop by to speak with the “BlackSteel®” experts at Booth #927 to learn more.

APS® brake products are a truly innovative product at a cost effective price and worth your time to explore. Check it out at www.apsbrakes.com.

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, Hundreds of Kits Available 2 Duplication Program Second to None 3 Custom Built, TSO-Certified Stratoflex Hose Assemblies Phone: 866.413.2780 ext. 293 Fax: 618.931.1102 E-mail: sales@aerohoseshop.com Website: www.aerohoseshop.com

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Propellers and Governors OVERHAUL AND REPAIR PROPELLERS: McCauley, Hartzell, Sensenich Propellers GOVERNORS: Woodward PT-6 Line of Turbine Governors, Woodward, McCauley Piston Governors. PCU-5000 Sales and Overhaul. Jihostroh Overspeed and Piston Governors.

TACH GENERATORS: Most Models NDT: Eddy Current, Mag Particle Inspection, Dye-Penetrant Inspection DYNAMIC PROPELLER BALANCE: Using ACES System. All balancing performed to turbine quality.

“If you want to reach REDLINE on take-off call the number below.”

Colorado Plains Regional Airport Akron, Colorado 80720 720-272-4356 Repair Station #R62R296Y dan@redlineaviation.aero EASA.145.6485 Ship to: 1201 North Cedar Building 4 Akron Colorado 80720

Redline Propeller - Your Business is Earned Not Expected Redline Aviation has been in business since 2005. Our focus has always been on taking care of the AG Operators.

At Redline Propeller, our focus has always been on Quality first. Whether it’s a five-blade Turbo-Prop or a fixed-pitch, we try to treat everyone like they are our first customers.

That’s why “Your business is earned, not expected” is displayed on all our signs and brochures.

At Redline Aviation, we overhaul all types of propeller governors. From PT-6 Woodward Primaries and Overspeeds to all piston engine governors, we take pride in our workmanship.

We also specialize in Dynamic Balancing and Spectrum Analysis. Over 20 years of balancing, we have balanced 7 Grand Champions of Oshkosh and thousands of other airplanes.

Surety® Mapping Adds Weather Data Integration AgriData, Inc. is excited to introduce weather information into both their Surety® and Surety® Pro software subscriptions. This weather information is seamlessly integrated within the popular application reports used by applicators across the country. “One of the biggest requests we have is for weather information to automatically populate into the application forms” states AgriData, Inc’s Project Manager, Chad Ringenberg. “Being able to bring in accurate weather data from a trusted provider, such as DTN, adds a ton of value to our software and is extremely convenient for applicators to add weather information to their records.”

Using this weather data is easy. Applicators can simply click on the Get Weather button on their application forms to have the Temperature, Wind Speed, Wind Direction, and Cloud Cover populate automatically. Ringenberg adds, “This dataset opens up many possibilities including adding forecasts to help determine spray window dates. We can’t wait to hear feedback from our amazing customers regarding these features.”

Access a free 7-day trial at www.agridatainc.com. Call 701-746-8580 for more information!

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The Low Down on Drift Reduction Agents Drift-fiant™ is hybrid technology with a patented twist.

Drift Reduction Agents (DRAs) come as polymers, invert emulsions, vegetable polymers, and emulsifiers. Polymer types are thickeners and are susceptible to pump shear. Invert emulsions are tricky and can be unreliable.

Vegetable polymers are thickeners but not as thick as other polymers, and are more resistant to pump shear. Emulsion types are the newest technology and function over the broadest range of applications. Drift-fiant™ is hybrid technology with a patented twist—a vegetable polymer that is synergized with an emulsification system.

The results are a supreme drift-reduction agent that reduces fines without increasing large “bounce off” droplets, which increases deposition on the leaf by about 15% over the best competitor. AgraSyst has combined Driftfiant’s™ technology with other products for increased convenience including:

*AgraSyst Lo-Drift 90™: Our blended NIS, with Drift-fiant™ inside the formulation. *Full Load Complete™: Our do everything adjuvant—Premium surfactants, water conditioning, Drift reduction and Volatility reduction.

“Full Load Complete™ has been our one-stop shop for our spray adjuvants. It is convenient and easy to use. It’s nice to have everything in one jug. We can really see the difference in drift reduction out of the back of the plane”.

Fred Meise North West Ag Moses Lake, WA

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Desser Aerospace is celebrating over 100 years!

Desser Aerospace truly appreciates your loyalty and aviation business through the years.

We realize these are not normal times. We know your time is extremely limited. We are offering you a new, unique and time saving online website experience for your direct Desser products purchases: shop.desser.com You can now order all your purchases direct through the secure, easy to navigate and password encrypted Desser eCom website. Through your customized account, you can search, research, and order all your tires, tubes, brakes, hoses and batteries online, with same day shipping from either our West Coast or Memphis warehouses. All within a few clicks and keystrokes.

As always, our support team phone call or email away for personalized assistance.

We sincerely thank you for your previous and continued business. We look forward to supporting your aviation needs in the upcoming decades.

Southwest Airmotive Celebrates Major Accomplishments

WE DO IT RIGHT! We’re the small shop that’s huge on service - unsurpassed in workmanship. We’re your experts for complete service to the full line of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Engines.

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In the wake of the two most successful years in Southwest Airmotive Corporation’s 17-year history, the company announced two major projects to complement business expansion and to improve work efficiency.

“We are adding 6,400 sq. ft. to our facility to accommodate the increased business we have experienced in the last two years and to allow operators to fly directly to our Eloy, Arizona facility where we can now dismount and repair the engine and re-install it as soon as the maintenance is complete,” explains Dwight Cox, President, and CEO of SWA. The new addition includes a bi-fold, hangar-style door.

Over the summer months, SWA built a state-of-the-art NDT line. The new line significantly improves SWA’s already rapid turn times. For more information, contact Dwight Cox or Tara Determan, General Manager at 520-466-7274.

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AgAviation School The AgAviation School ag aviation program consists of 40 hours of flight time. The 40-hour flight course consist of 15 hours of flight training in a Cessna 170 and 25 hours of flight training in one of our six Pawnees. All flight training is done by an experienced ag pilot.

There are three requirements before entering this program: you must have your private pilot’s license, your tailwheel endorsement and a high performance endorsement. While in the Ag Aviation School you can stay in the free student dorm room, have local access to grocery stores, free Internet and a restaurant on site. What makes our aviation program stand out from others is that we offer training on a 3,000-acre working farm and crop dusting business.

LEARN TO BE AN AG PILOT IN 4 TO 6 WEEKS! www.agaviationschool.com Call Now To Start Your Career Kiman Kingsley: 417-452-3831 email: planecentsaviation@hotmail.com

We now offer a continuing education program for those who want to own/operate their own business in ag spraying, which would include; selling you a plane, maintenance on the plane and mentoring from Kiman Kinsgley while you build your business. See us at booth #317 in Savannah.

S & T Aircraft Provides Top Quality Accessories S & T Aircraft would like to thank all of our customers for allowing us the opportunity to serve your engine accessory needs. For nearly 40 years, we have strived to provide the best possible support and service to our customers and their accessories. We continue to stock a wide variety of accessories for radial and turbine engines, including starters, magnetos, fuel pumps, carburetors, tach generators, hydraulic pumps, generators, voltage regulators, reverse current relays, starter generators, prop governors, auxiliary pumps and motors. We aren’t limited to those accessories either. With an Unlimited Class 1 and Class 2 Accessory rating, we can handle all of your accessory needs. Visit our website at www.st.aero or give us a call at 830-625- 7923 for troubleshooting support or to get a quote on overhaul, repair or exchange of your accessory today.

S & T Aircraft Accessories Full Engine Accessory Line Large stock of overhauled/certified engine accessories for radial and turbine engines.

We can exchange same day, or overhaul your accessory in a short turn-around time.

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Genuine Aircraft Hardware Company is a Distribution Company That Specializes in New, Traceable Hardware Have some odd hardware you’re looking for? Our sales team will try their hardest to source your hardware and get them to you in a very timely fashion. If you are looking for Nuts, Screws, Bolts, Washers, Hydraulic fittings, Pop-rivets, or anything else to help hold your plane together give us a shot here at GAHCo. Our customer service is top-notch, our quality department is better than most of the larger companies we deal with, and our salespeople’s drive to find those parts is above and beyond.

Not sure what part you need? That is fine, call us and order a Genuine Aircraft Hardware reference book and let our sales ladies help you figure out what that interesting part you are looking for is.

This book is great not only for the veterans of the industry but also for those learning. Taking classes to become an Airplane mechanic? Trust

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us when we say that you will want one of these books. Many Aviation Maintenance schools already order and require that their students pick up a copy of our reference book.

We are a family-operated and driven business that was established in 1984 by Thomas William Brink. The company is now run and owned by his daughter Tamara and his wife Pamela. Our GAHCo family works tirelessly to keep his legacy alive through great customer service and a fanatical sense of quality. Our Billings, Montana warehouse gets orders out on time even with a small crew and a relentless sales team that will find the hardware that you need.

So, give our GAHCo. family a call at 805-2393169 and let us help you keep those planes in the sky where they belong.

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Your Exclusive Canadian Air Tractor Dealership Portage Aircraft Specialties can supply Canadian aerial applicators with new and used Air Tractor aircraft including 400, 500, 600 and 800-gallon capacity. All these Air Tractor aircraft are powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6-AG turboprop engines.

Portage Aircraft Maintenance has become North America’s first designated engine & maintenance facility (DMF) for Pratt & Whitney and is certified to represent the PT6-AG family. Portage Aircraft Maintenance has the tooling/equipment to perform work on all the agricultural engine models along with providing the most dependable support in the industry for line maintenance, hot section inspections, onsite repair and mobile repair.

Portage Aircraft Specialties helping you get your Air Tractor back in the air.

Our new 2500 sq ft Stores is stocked with a wide range of Air Tractor parts, ready to ship to aerial applicators across the country. Being our central location in Canada, Stores has the capability to provide next-day delivery, helping you get your Air Tractor back in the air.

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Ag Container Recycling Council Announces Territory Updates for 2021 “The Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) is announcing an important update regarding plastic recycling coverage of the Northeast Territory.

Our newest contractor is Ag Plastic Solutions and the states that they will be covering are Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.

This change is reflected on the map below.

Any farmers or commercial applicators interested in recycling their empty HDPE pesticide containers, 55 gallons or smaller, should contact the appropriate ACRC contractor by referring to the map and contact information provided below.

Growers in Hawaii can contact the ACRC office directly for collection information.”

Agri-Plas, Inc. 503-390-2381 Allen Jongsma info@agriplasinc.com Montana Department of Agriculture 406-465-0531 Carli Davis carli.davis@mt.gov G. Phillips and Sons, LLC 248-961-3360 Stacy Bruinsma or Trevor Harding pickup@gpsagrecycle.com Interstate Ag Plastics 661-764-9614 Brad Bittleston bbittle@gmail.com Ag Plastic Solutions, LLC 717-446-9917 Justin Geisinger info@agplasticsolutions.com USAg Recycling Inc. 800-654-3145 Beryl Gibson or Richard Marburger rwm8345@cvctx.com Contact ACRC office New Jersey Department of Agriculture 609-292-2242 Roberta Lange roberta.lange@ag.state.nj.us Pennsylvania: PA Department of Agriculture 717-772-5210 Jim Cunningham jgcunningh@pa.gov

For pickup in your area, contact the color coded ACRC Contractor listed for your state

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We recycle the JUGS!

Visit us at Booth #307!

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Don’t Mix Chemicals with Your Arm . . .

Use Your Head!

Do we have your attention? Hope so!

We learn from the past, apply that knowledge and those memories to today, and look ahead to the future. Family memories of seeing Dad mixing Atrazine half a century ago in a 5-gallon bucket with his bare arm and being thankful he is enjoying being a Great Grandfather today combine memories of yesterday with thankful joys of today.

2021 celebrates a century of aerial application Congratulations!!! Look what has been learned through the years . . . no more mixing chemicals with your arm . . . smart operators take advantage of technology. Long-term exposure to chemicals has consequences. Now we know better, and Mixmate is a better option. For jugs, drys, and bulk liquids, whether you have three

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bulks or thirty, Mixmate has the flexibility to grow with you now and in the future.

Mixmate is unique in the industry for all aspects of mixing. Hopefully, you have had the opportunity to see a demo of the Mixmate system - or visited a current customer who has one. Comments you may hear might be: “I wouldn’t spray with anything else.” “Makes spraying fun again.” “This thing is so awesome; you are a genius, excellent work sir!!!!! 1250 gallons, six products, 5 minutes, love itttttt!”

Please stop by Praxidyn Booths 711/808/810 and see what the future has in store for you with a Mixmate system. The Praxidyn Team is looking ahead to the next century with you!

Start the next century of aerial application with a better, safer, and faster way of handling the crop protection products.

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Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. is the Leading Supplier for Ag Aviation Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been a leading supplier to the general aviation industry since 1965.

The company carries a full line of aircraft parts, avionics, and pilot supplies and ships from regional distribution centers in California, Illinois, Georgia, Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania and Canada. They also operate Eaton engine hose shops in Chandler, AZ and Omaha, NE. Products for AG aircraft include batteries, tires, RAPCO and APS wheel and brake parts, custom hose assemblies, starters, alternators, fuel pumps, carburetors, Tanis heaters, pistol grips, engine parts, and Garmin GPS. Aircraft Spruce provides competitive pricing and same-day shipments to thousands of customers worldwide. For more information call 1-877-4SPRUCE or (951)372- 9555 or email info@ aircraftspruce.com

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With the holiday season approaching, we wanted to reach out and make sure you are up to date on all of the exciting thin happening at Lightspeed. As it turns out, the highly successful launch of our Zulu PFX headset this summer was just the be Please read below for the following topics: • CES Innovation Awards Honoree • Lightspeed online training available • Holiday gift with purchase promotion • Lightspeed Aviation Adventure Flight Bag Launch

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Memphis Propeller is Very Excited About the Latest NEW MT STC Propeller Approved for the Air Tractor!

This is BIG! Newsflash!

Memphis Propeller is very excited and more than enthusiastic about the latest NEW MT STC propeller approved for the Air Tractor!

Now having sold and installed several MT STC propellers, we have them flying in both the agricultural and fire fighting real-world sectors.

After several months of service, we can say that the NEW MT is a true performance prop!

Operators are seeing significant climb improvement combined with faster speed and noticeable overall performance enhancements.

Not to mention the enormous weight savings!

In addition, the nickel leading edge is proving to be a leap forward in blade edge and surface protection against nicks, FOD and strikes.

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Just as exciting, with our new spare blade and exchange program, a damaged propeller or a prop needing repair or overhaul will have minimal downtime. In some cases, we are able to exchange blades in the field! A game changer!

Having served the aviation world since 1977 and with well over two centuries of combined propeller experience, give us a call or better yet, come by the shop for a personal visit to see what we can do for you.

From agricultural aircraft to the King Air, Memphis Propeller would love the opportunity to serve your propeller and starter generator needs!

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is Raising the Bar!

A performance increase you can't help but notice!

The most aggressive Air Tractor yet!

Air Tractor owners and operators call Memphis Propeller for all the details!

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Apollo Spray Thanks Their Loyal Customers APOLLO

Agricultural Spray Systems for R22 / R44 Helicopters • Lightest R22 / R44 Spray Systems • Certified in the Normal Category (R44) • Rugged / Reliable • Always in Stock

Apollo Spray, like many of our customers, is a small aviation business that has had to work hard to navigate the last 18 months of uncertainty.

We are pleased to have been able to support our existing and new customers during these tough times. To our customers we would like to say, “Thank you for trusting Apollo Spray to help support your Ag Spray business.”

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Prime Turbines Offers More: PT6A Engine Overhaul!

Prime Turbines (Prime) offers a revolutionary brand of PT6A engine overhaul services. Engine overhaul complements Prime’s strong list of capabilities, allowing them to offer operators a comprehensive assortment of services for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A Engine Series.

Prime’s revolutionary brand of PT6A engine overhaul offers operators a variety of options and build specifications to customize the Repair & Overhaul (R&O) process. Being an independent FAA authorized overhaul facility allows Prime the freedom and opportunity to remain aligned with the interests and objectives most important to the operator. Prime Turbines offers engine services operators need for today’s ever-changing environment. In challenging economic times like these, aircraft operators turn to experienced, proven shops they can count on to provide top-quality service at a fair and affordable price. And with tighter budgetary constraints and greater demands for justification placed on aircraft and engine maintenance, operators need creative ideas to control cost while maintaining quality and reliability.

Prime Turbines is FAA & EASA certified, specializing in PWC PT6A Engine R&O services, along with hot section recertification, engine performance testing, power section and gas generator repair, fuel nozzle overhaul/exchange and bleed valve overhaul/exchange service. The company is also an authorized distributor of FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (“PMA”) parts for PT6 hot sections. Learn more at www.primeturbines.com.

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Endorsed or Not Endorsed?

Know What Comms to Install in Your Helmet For five years now, Lightspeed Aviation has delivered ANR systems for helmets with the Zulu H-Mod, responding to overwhelming customer demand for active noise reduction for helmets.

Using the award winning ANR technology found in Lightspeed’s Zulu ANR headset series as a template, this purpose-built ANR system designed specifically for aviation helmets focuses on the comfort and clarity fixed wing pilots and Heli pilots have come to expect. The LSA 56 ANR system was developed specifically with Gentex for the HGU-56/P helmet, and a growing army of pilots rely on this trusted technology in both applications.

Lightspeed endorses every one of it’s ANR systems in helmets. Beyond the technology, getting the installation just right is a key to ensuring the system has the performance and longevity you expect. Lightspeed has hand-picked a

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global team of skilled technicians and helmet experts and certified them to install and service the systems we sell, and provide the after sales service you expect.

One of the most important features unique to the helmet application is the need for an emergency egress. Lightspeed engineers developed an integrated “quick disconnect” that will automatically break free ensuring that you and your helmet exit the aircraft with no noticeable drag from the connection to the panel.

There still remains a temptation to install deconstructed aviation headsets into a helmet. This creates a series of problems including poor fit and comfort as well as nonoptimized ANR. A deconstructed headset from any manufacturer “installed” into a helmet not only voids the warranty of the original

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The installer may or may not offer a supplemental warranty but recognize that if it is not backed by the manufacturer, you may have no warranty at all. Why take the risk?

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Watch this video to better understand the value of using Lightspeed’s ANR systems for helmets. Hear from a handful of the 100s of pilots using the Zulu H-Mod or LSA 56 systems to learn why this is the only option for them: https://youtu.be/0NR45eyy9yk

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To learn more about Lightspeed’s ANR for helmets, and to take advantage of the most recent upgrades to the Zulu H-Mod and LSA 56 systems, go to www.

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ASU Equips AgriFlite for Night-time Aerial Applications One of the best reasons for flying at night is increasing operating hours.

Wakarusa, Indiana-based AgriFlite is a familyowned business that has been in operation since 1973. They provide aerial application services for customers in Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. The company adopted the use of Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) in the last two years on their fleet of Air Tractor 802 and 602 aircraft with the help of Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU).

Garrett Eby serves as AgriFlite’s chief pilot and has flown for more than 20 years. He has flown aerial applicator missions for more than ten years.

“I hated flying in the dark,” said Eby. “Flying with night vision goggles is a game-changer and a huge stress reliever. We were forced to fly back

if it was getting dark before NVGs. This wasted our time and money. Now, we can finish our job before flying home.”

One of the best reasons for flying at night is increasing operating hours also. NVIS allows AgriFlite to have one pilot flying during the day and one at night, which significantly increases productivity and utilization of their equipment.

AgriFlite’s two Air Tractor 802s and two 602s are equipped for night vision operations. ASU, night vision innovators with more than 25 years of experience, installed AgriFlite’s NVIS lighting, provided military-grade goggles, and trained their pilots. Conditions are ideal for flying at night.

The winds typically die down, which protects the pollinators nestled safely in their hives. Spraying

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ASU’s superior night vision goggles let you clearly see buildings, terrain, trees, wires, towers, and even distinct crop rows while ensuring aerial spray accuracy. Certified for the AT-802A and many other airframes, our NVGs let you be the first and the best, day or night.

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at night also protects ground crews who safely return to the fields during the day. Being able to complete their flights and deliver their applications after sundown accelerates the return on their investments.

“The NVGs increase our situational awareness and safety.

I have had to take a load back before because of low-light situations before NVGs. Now it is like night and day. We often fly hours away from our base of operations, and spray in remote areas. The NVGs allow us to get the payload delivered and get home safe. There was so much we were missing out on by not having NVIS. In our industry there is not another tool that changed so much. This really allows us to fly eight more hours if we need to.”AgriFlite uses their aircraft for spraying mosquitoes and crops.

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AGS is the One Stop Shop for Your GPS Needs Before he got his wings, Kameron Gradert was a farmboy from northwest Iowa learning the values of hard work and honesty. Kam took those values with him in the air as co-owner and aerial applicator for Crop Dusters LLC, where he has accrued thousands of hours in Air Tractors, Thrushes, and Turbine Dromaders.

Along with the flight experience came GPS experience in many different brands and models. He decided to start Aerial Guidance Solutions which is a dealer for the Ag Pilot X GPS system by Insero as well as all of the GPS systems offered by Ag Nav. Along with new system sales, AGS offers used system sales of all makes & models, accessories sales such as flow controls & laser altimeters, Trade-In Credit & Cash Offers on your old system, as well as Loaner Equipment Availability.

Aerial Guidance Solutions GPS options provide you with the precision and reliability you need when it comes to aerial application along with the knowledge and hands-on experience to give you honest reviews of each system. Stop

by Booth #827 in Savannah to visit with Kameron about your GPS needs & questions as well as to get your ticket for a custom ag aviation-themed gun raffle!

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Trust someone who sprays with what they sell and service!

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Forest Protection Limited is a Global Leader in Aerial Application Forest Protection Limited is excited to be a part of this year’s Ag Aviation Expo especially after all the uncertainty associated with the last year and a half. Nonetheless, like many other companies in this industry, throughout the pandemic, we persevered and adjusted our operations to ensure we could continue to provide our services.

Did You Know?

Since our participation in 2019’s Expo, we’ve grown our team, and our fleet’s capacity, while also refreshing our brand. We’re looking forward to sharing our updates with old and new acquaintances in Savannah and you’ll find us at booth #405 near the Air Tractor and Portage Aircraft Specialties Ltd booths.

We are a vanguard of safe pesticide technology. FPL was a founding member of the Spray Efficiency Research Group, SERG-I, which includes partner organizations from the USA. FPL remains on the Board and has a significant role in the Group’s management.

Until then, here is a little insight into our company.

About Us Forest Protection Limited (FPL) is a global leader in full spectrum forest health management and a centre of excellence in aerial work. We champion strong, healthy forests and climate change mitigation through fire fighting, research and development, and pest management. Our unique set of specializations help forest practitioners to preserve and promote forest health.

When our forests are healthy, they play a vital role in sustaining our ecosystems, our communities, and our economies. As a result, our stakeholders trust us to preserve and promote the sustainability of this important natural resource.

FPL has a rich history. Over 69 years FPL has demonstrated excellence in aerial application and forest fire response and quick attack while being a Transport Canada licensed 702 Aerial Work Operator and Approved Maintenance Organization.

FPL is a pioneer in the use of offset spraying. Using precision GPS tracking with aircraft-based meteorology and an advanced predictive AG-NAV® guidance system, FPL’s Accuair® Aerial Management System (AMS) automatically determines flight path offset to ensure a minimal off-target spray drift. The Accuair® system is designed to exceed aerial application guidance and control requirements.

FPL provides turnkey aerial application services. Since our inception we have been a leader in aerial forest pest management leveraging technology that we helped pioneer.

Our team collaborates with customers in project planning, and we manage large-scale operations from multiple bases.

In the air, our fleet of eight AT802s can be configured for ultra-low volume applications while using drift reduction technology to ensure cost-effectiveness and accuracy.

We can provide Aerial Firefighting services to jurisdictions across North America. Our Air Tractor AT-802s can be used for a variety of forest firefighting requirements. Our aerial fire teams consisting of tankers and support aircraft carry loading staff, equipment, and licensed maintenance staff to minimize downtime.

Learn more at our website, fpltd.ca, and come meet some of the team at our booth.

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Looking Forward to Seeing Everyone in Savannah!

BrightPortal Resources LLC is sincerely looking forward to seeing you all in person at this year’s NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Savanah, GA. Please stop by and put an eye on our SOLAR Powered LED markers that will light up your runway!

We offer a safety enhanced and cost-effective lighting solution with a proven track record. We are grateful for our Ag customers!

Blessings and Safe Travels.

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Professional Agricultural Pilot Training Gippsland GA 200

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Since starting our industry specialized Professional Aerial Applicator Training Program we have trained pilots from many countries in the world. It has been a pleasure and an education working with these pilots.

Battlefords Airspray continues to be a “premier training facility” offering “unique training programs”! Our location in a prairie agricultural community offers a variety of field challenges for honing skills.

Our side by side dual controlled, spraycraft are fully operational for aerial application. They are outfitted with Transland/SatLoc GPS, flow controls, booms, nozzles, hoppers and state of the art communication equipment!

All our training planes: -feature dual controls, side by side cockpit configuration -are equipped with SATLOC GPS and Flow Control Systems Also available: Private and Commercial Training, Pilot Assessments for Operators North Battleford Saskatchewan, Canada

Battlefords Airspray Offers Unique Training

www.batairspray.com info@batairspray.com

The unique platform of both the Gippsland GA200 and the Air Tractor AT-504 allow instructors to demonstrate and visually monitor the reactions of students. Safety and Professionalism remain high priorities in our curriculum.

With over 100 years of experience our ag instructors have a lot to offer! Professional Agricultural Pilot Training by Professional Ag Pilots.

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Southern Cross Aviation is Here to Supply Your Air Tractor Parts Need What started as an aircraft sales business expanded into the aviation parts industry in 1989. For over 30 years, Southern Cross Aviation (SCA) along with our sister companies have been providing its customers worldwide with any spare parts they may need to keep their aircraft flying, efficiently and reliably. From aircraft sales to parts supply and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, Southern Cross can provide operators with a complete solution.

Southern Cross Aviation helps Airlines, FBOs, Repair Stations, Fleet Operators and Aircraft owners worldwide find the spare parts and accessories they need. Our experienced parts sales team goes Above and Beyond to make sure our customers get exactly the correct part for the right price.

We support customers in over 110 countries and we are an authorized distributor for over 55 different manufacturers for various products such as batteries, lighting, ignition systems, chemicals, engine replacement parts and fuel systems.

PT6-PMA Parts, Fuel Nozzles, Ignition System, Lighting, Brakes, Windshields, Fuel Cells, Batteries, ELTs, Headsets, Air Filters, AntiCorrosion Compound, Propeller, Engine Mounts, Avionics Visit our webstore at store.scross.com or contact our sales team - rfq@scross.com | 954 3770320 - for a quote on your Air Tractor parts.

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Turbine Training Center’s New Location Located in the newly renovated and Historic Community House in Downtown Manhattan, KS Turbine Training Center, the leader in Ag Turbine Training has relocated it’s training center and state of the art flight simulators into the Historic Community House located in downtown Manhattan, KS.

“We’re excited to be in a larger and more central location for our students. The additional training rooms will allow us to continue to provide focus and customized training for both new and recurrent pilots in both our Air Tractor and King Air sims.”, said Jason Wolcott President of Turbine Training Center. “With Ag operations also transitioning into Helicopter spraying, with the additional room we are also adding a Bell 206

SIMPLE - SAFETY - CONFIDENCE Safety Through Simulation

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The best way to “Get back in the Saddle” after the off season!

Get Your Recurrent and Refresher Courses Today!

Turbine Transition Training •Initial and Recurrent Air Tractor Training (402-802 series) •Controlled Airspace Operations •Inadvertent IMC •Controlled Airspace Communications •Per Hour Sim Rental •Collision Avoidance (Obstacle/UAV) •Customized Courses Designed For the Individual’s Needs WE OFFER DUAL INSTRUCTION TIME BUILDING PACKAGES IN A DUAL CONTROLLED AT-802.

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Simulator for Helicopter pilots that will be operational by the end of December 2021.”

The Community House was built via a joint effort between Manhattan citizens and the Rotarians of Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma to serve soldiers coming and going from World War I. “So many of our pilots are connected to the military in some way, including my dad and TTC founder Dale Wolcott, that being able to relocate into a historic building with such a rich background; is really a special opportunity,” said Jason Wolcott. “Being located in downtown Manhattan will give our trainees and instructors a chance to visit the Little Apple outside of training hours, enjoy the restaurants and nightlife, and experience why we have made Manhattan, KS home for generations.”

BRUCE’S FLYING SERVICE, INC.

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP • • • • • • •

Offers Spraying Sales & Service to Your S2R Built Aircraft We have a full parts shop and refurbish S2R aircraft Replace Spar Caps Rebuild Fuselage & Landing Gear Have Serviceable Spare Parts Call or Email

About Turbine Training Center For over 20 years, Turbine Training Center has offered a turbine transition training course for ag pilots moving from piston and into turbine-powered aircraft. In addition to our classroom curriculum, we offer an added training dimension with the 502/802 Air Tractor simulator. By incorporating Air Tractor simulator time with the classroom familiarization of the PT6 and its operation, we are able to significantly enhance the knowledge and skills gained through the course. We can give the pilot repetition with normal, operating procedures of the turbine engine, but also have the ability to cover any and all emergency procedures which would not be possible in the actual aircraft in a controlled environment. Whether you are pursuing a career in agricultural aviation or a seasoned, high-time pilot, you can benefit from the safety and knowledge that is gained through initial or recurrent training.

BRUCE’S FLYING SERVICE, INC. 5561 Hwy. 216, South | Arlington, GA 39813 PH: 229-725-4150 | FAX: 229-725-5135 | Cell: 229-308-3017 bfsinc62@gmail.com

PEN & INK DRAWINGS

By Richard C. DeSpain

Thrush 510

1601 Highway 84 • Hayti, MO 63851 • FAX: 573-359-0538 • sales@midcont.com

573-359-0500 • 800-325-0885

Aircraft Sales Booth # 325 & 327

has them!

Limited Editions Signed & Numbered 1/100 $60.00 each, plus S&H To Order Call 478-987-2250 or Fax to 478-352-0025 Postage & Handling $12.00 U.S. and Western Hemisphere. All other countries vary. U.S. money order or check on U.S. bank, Visa or Mastercard accepted.

Authorized Thrush Distributor & FAA Repair Station Aircraft Sales • Parts • Ag Insurance • Satloc Distributor & Repair Station

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Merit Has a Long History of HAPPY HEADS Our MSA Helmets completed testing and CERTIFICATION to the new DOI Spec LH050 MACH 1 and LH250 MACH 2 in small and large shells by November 2020. Anyone that does not need the DOI Certification can purchase our standard MSA helmets as previously set up. If someone has a previously owned LH050 or LH250 helmet and needs a DOI Certification, you can call our office to discuss the necessary modifications and costs.

Check out Merit’s new Heavy Duty Chin Strap with magnetic FIDLOCK clasp which was designed for the DOI Certification. This can be added to any MSA LH050 and LH250 Helmet as well as EVO helmets at a fraction of the cost our competitor’s charges.

We now install the BOSE A20 ANR with blue-tooth but change the BOSE flex boom to a short flex boom and mic.

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This short flex boom can also be added to any Merit helmet setup.

The Blu-Link cellphone/music system we have sold for the past 14 years now has a new and improved update.

The Blu-Link II. The upgraded model does everything the original one did but has added the following features: 2 Volume controls for Blu-tooth and comm system; 2 channel systems to run both phone and iPad at the same time; USB power port if the battery fails; port to power GoPro cameras; port to record audio and voice command calling. All this for an additional $10.00 more than the original version.

Merit has a long history of HAPPY HEADS in our helmets, and we continue to offer excellent customer service as that is the lifeblood of our business. Call us to discuss our DOI Certified helmets as well as the Talk Thru Comm System.

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ROTAMARKA™ Winner of the 2018 AAAA Leland Snow Award for Innovation to Pilot Safety in Australia • Available in a range of contrasting colors including Orange - Red - Yellow - Black - White • Red / White can be seen by pilot’s excess of 1200 yards.

• Unique 3D, high internal contrast rotating design • Low-cost installation to land or utility asset owners.

• Can be Installed by Link stick from the ground, Bucket truck or UAV by qualified operators.

• Multi applications can be used as a Bird diverter giving dual purpose mitigation options.

Our ROTAMARKA™ is a purpose-built product, designed and tested to stimulate awareness by its rotating high internal contrast, to help mitigate risk to powerline strikes in the agricultural, construction and blue chip industries.

A visual warning against hard to see power wires, not only for pilots but for trucks, headers, pickers, and augers

that result in too many accidents and fatalities across our industry.

Our ROTAMARKA™ is manufactured in Nylon 6 using stainless steel and brass anti corrosive components. It has been extensively tested for high wind endurance, snow, ice loading, extreme heat, UV, corona, ozone.

As our ROTAMARKA™ is also designed as a bird diverter, it makes our marker easier to introduce and take up by utilities. Comprehensive test data, FAQ’s and science sheets, and videos are available for all utility asset engineers on request or can be downloaded on our web portal. www. balmoralengineering.com ROTAMARKA™ is AS3891.2 compliant for low flying aircraft in Australia. We recommend you contact your local electrical utility for installation to powerlines.

Making Powerlines Visible

For Pilots & Machinery Operators

Call us for a comprehensive data sheet, quotation, or consultation.

Contact us: T: 630-238-6680 F: 630-238-6682 1674 Frontenac Road, Naperville, IL 60563

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Micro AeroDynamics VG Kit Compatible with Thrush Increased Gross Weight STC Vortex Generator Specialist Micro AeroDynamics is proud to announce the successful completion of a joint project with Thrush Aircraft.

Compatibility has been officially confirmed between the Micro VG STC, and Thrush “Field conversion of S2R-T34 10,500 lbs Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight Increase”.

“We worked together with Levan Tadbize, VP Engineering at Thrush Aircraft, to evaluate and clarify the question of Compatibility,” said Anni Brogan, President of Micro AeroDynamics.

In addition to lowered Stall speeds, operators of Micro VG-equipped Ag aircraft most mention the noticeable benefits to be shorter turn time and reduction in drift.

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Micro VGs are currently STC approved for installation on many ag aircraft models.

When new models are approved, they will be announced loudly.

Micro AeroDynamics was founded in November of 1989 and is located at the Anacortes Airport, Washington state. They have flight tested and earned 80+ FAA STC approvals for General Aviation Aircraft. This unusual company does it all - develops, tests, certifies, manufactures and markets their Micro VG modifications kits. The STC-approved kits are very complete and can be installed in one day. Ag Aircraft kit prices range between $1450 - $1750.

More details can be found at their Website www. microaero.com, or email anni@microaero.com

V O R T E X G E N E R ATO R S

• Reduced Turning Time • Shorter Takeoff Rolls

• Improved Aileron Authority • Lower Stall Speed

Micro VG Kits Available for:

Air Tractor: AT-300, AT-301, AT-302,

AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-504 Thrush: S2R, S2R-T11, S2R-T15, S2R-T34, S2RHG-T34, S2R-T45, S2R-T65, S2RHG-T65, S2R-R1340, S2R-R1820, S2R-R3S, S2R-G1, S2R-G5, S2R-G6, S2R-G10, S2R-H80 (510G) Cessna Models: 188B, A188B, T188C Dromader : PZL M18, M18A, M18B Piper Brave: PA-36-285, PA-36-300, PA-36-375 Weatherly: 201, 201A, 201B, 201C, 620, 620A, 620B 110 | agairupdate.com

(800) 677-2370

4000 Airport Road, Suite D Anacortes, Washington 98221 (360) 293-8082 FAX (360) 293-5499 www.microaero.com micro@microaero.com

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Support Committee Events Attention, ladies (and gentlemen) attending the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo! Join the Support Committee for a slate of events that are fun, educational and filled with chances to meet many other women, whether spouses or staff, who support the ag aviation industry.

Monday, Dec. 6: Savannah Riverboat Cruise: (RSVP required) 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

ALL ABOARD! Start the 100th anniversary week off right with a beautiful Savannah riverboat tour! Join your NAAA friends for an unforgettable journey by viewing the city from the new Georgia Queen! This 1,000-passenger riverboat is 230 feet long and a towering 68 feet tall! It’s fully equipped for an entertaining afternoon with a gourmet kitchen, three grand ballrooms, three bars and an open-air top deck. A plated Southern lunch will be served aboard the vessel at noon. After lunch, the Georgia Queen will set sail and guide her way along the Savannah River, passing spectacular views such as the majestic Talmadge Memorial Bridge and historic Fort Jackson. You won’t want to miss this unique experience! The Savannah riverboat tour is a free event generously made available by John Garr of GarrCo Products Inc. RSVP is required by Monday, Nov. 15.

SPACE IS LIMITED, so don’t wait! To RSVP or for more information, please contact Tiffany Rivenbark at tiffanylane76@yahoo. com! Sponsored by GarrCo Products Inc.

Wednesday, Dec. 8: 9–11 a.m., NAAREF Relationship Drit (no RSVP required) The Athena presenters and PAASS presenters are coming together for the NAAREF Relationship Drift Session, which will look at how personal relationships affect pilot decision making and safety. Men and women should attend this session together, including couples and office crew. This is similar in format to the popular Compaass Rose program, but instead of better facilitating relations between inexperienced pilots and more experienced operators, the new session is designed to facilitate relations between operators/pilots and their spouses or significant others and office crew. Get there early to snag a seat! All are invited!

Sponsored by Chuck Holzwarth Flying Service.

50/50 Raffle: Visit the Support Fundraising Booth #145 to purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets. Tickets are one for $20 or three tickets for $50.

Silent Auction opens on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. ET and closes on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Aircraft maintenance facility specializing in Air Tractors and other aircraft.

WE OFFER: • 100hr., 300hr., Annual, and Hot Section Inspections • Aircraft Painting • Aero LED reseller • Rebuild wrecks • Refurbish aircraft from the ground up • Transland authorized dealer Call us for your Satloc and Transland needs

Office: 870-857-3744 62 Airport Rd. Corning, AR. 72422

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Parts & Service in the Heart of the Midwest

Farm Air has been able to create a facility in which pilots and operators can come to find the necessities required to keep their businesses going.

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From Nebraska to Minnesota to Ohio, Farm Air has the parts and the maintenance capabilities to keep Midwest Air Tractors flying. Located in the heart of farm country, Farm Air’s ¾ mile grass runway and highway proximity make it easy access for fly or drive in service. There is nothing more frustrating than being in the middle of spray season and having your air conditioner go out, your navigation light busted from an overzealous bird, or worst of all, striking a wire or obstacle, and being hundreds of miles away from home. Luckily, pilots in the central United States have a nearby option for fixing all these issues and more in one place, so they can get back to work safely.

required to keep their businesses going. Our facility offers year-round maintenance with full time A&P certified mechanics. Farm Air’s technicians routinely perform 100hour inspections, annuals, and eddy current inspections. Other services include single point fuel installation, AmSafe airbag installation, and installation of GPS systems. Our mechanics are also Air Tractor certified for wing removal and installation.

Our parts department features an extensive inventory from miniscule hardware to three blade and five blade propellers. Beyond a large supply of Air Tractor parts, Farm Air carries several other supplies for agricultural aircraft necessity. Our Transland and Agrinautics inventory includes spreaders, booms, spray pumps, valves, and all associated rebuild kits.

CP Products spray nozzles are on hand to complete your spray system and are custom assembled for your preferred application. We are also a factory authorized Satloc/Transland GPS dealer and have systems available for purchase, as well as installation. Other essentials available include, but are not limited to tires, tubes, brake supplies, batteries, hardware, lighting, and electrical parts. Anyone involved in aerial application knows that maintenance is essential to the longevity of aircraft efficiency. Over 40 years of business experience here, Farm Air has developed a unique understanding of the demands placed on operators and their equipment. Using these 40 years to their advantage, the employees of Farm Air have been able to create a facility in which pilots and operators can come to find the necessities

Stop by booths 545/644 at the NAAA Convention in Savannah, Georgia to learn more about how Farm Air can help keep you flying safely and effectively!

Most notably, Farm Air is a dealer for Air Tractor.

Therefore, if your current aircraft is not doing the job, please contact us to see what new or used Air Tractor we can get you into!

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Engage the power For over 30 years, TAE Aerospace has been supporting Ag operators worldwide with first-class maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

Ag operators have come to rely on TAE Aerospace to maximize the performance of their TPE331 engines and minimize the impact on aircraft availability during routine and unplanned maintenance.

With Honeywell Authorized Service Centers across the globe, we are one of the world’s largest TPE331 engine service providers covering engines, fuel controls and engine component repairs.

We deliver customer value by offering a high-quality service at a price that will reduce your maintenance cost. Our customers also benefit from our wide-ranging capabilities, including the repair and overhaul of the PT6A and GE engine and components.

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Benefits of using an Authorized Honeywell Service Center • Access to 100% guaranteed OEM certified parts • Availability of parts and guaranteed stock levels ensure reduced downtime • Access to OEM support and warranties • TAE Aerospace technicians have access to the latest Honeywell technical documentation and training • Unparalleled global experience • Cost efficiencies through access to approved dealer discounts

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Covington Aircraft, Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Covington Aircraft, Committed to Four Values Founded in 1972, Covington Aircraft has committed itself to four core values: integrity, dependability, affordability and quality service. With its commitment to these values, Covington has earned the trust of its customers through dependable and affordable overhauls. Customers know they are going to be well taken care of and that Covington Aircraft is true to their word.

Whether engine maintenance, repair or overhaul services are needed, Covington Aircraft is committed to helping the customer achieve their operational goals. When downtime is not an option, Covington has an ample supply of rental engines available. New and overhauled parts and accessories are also available through Covington Aircraft’s parts and accessories distribution center.

Covington Aircraft takes pride in overhauling Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines, as well as the Pratt & Whitney R-985 and R-1340 engines. They are dedicated to overhauling a quality engine and providing the best possible service to their customers.

Visit our booth #445 in Savannah, Georgia.

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Pratt & Whitney Canada Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF)

Specializing in the Maintenance and Overhaul of the PT6A, R985 & R-1340 Engine Series.

www.covingtonaircraft.com (918) 756-8320