AgAir Update 2019 Show Guide

2019 28TH ANNUAL AG AVIATION EXPO SHOWGUIDE

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FROM THE COCKPIT

Bill Lavendar bill@agairupdate.com

Get ready for the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando!

I’ve known for at least a couple of years that the 2019 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo will be held in Orlando, Florida on November 1821. It wasn’t until this summer that I began to realize the implications of this change, mostly the date change from the first week of December to the middle of November.

Here at AgAir Update offices, we have had to rearrange our complete line of thinking by a full month, like I am sure many of you did. It has been a little challenging to bring advertisers in this Show Guide on board a full month ahead of the norm with an earlier ad submission deadline. But, it all worked out!

Orlando is a great Florida city and the weather should be perfect. There is plenty to do while there, but I suggest you extend your time, either arriving early or departing later, and reserve Sunday through Thursday exclusively for NAAA events. Based on nearly 55 years of experience hosting an international trade show, I know NAAA will not disappoint you.

As you read through these pages of AgAir Update’s Ag Aviation Expo Show Guide, I know you will be well prepared to make the most of your time while attending. With over 150 exhibitors and only 12 hours of trade show time, you will need to have reviewed all exhibitors within these pages and prioritize which ones you will visit. There are always great deals to be made during the convention. It is up to you to search them out and put on your negotiation cap. You could easily save enough money to pay for your entire trip to Orlando.

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The AgAir Update Team will be strategically placed at booths 716-718. We are fortunate to have such a highly visible position and expect everyone to at least stop by with a wave or “howdy-do”. I can remember the years when the word “team” really didn’t fit very well. Even some years when that “team” was only me. I like the team concept much better! At a minimum, Graham, Ernie, Ryan and Melanie will be at the booth, each with their own expertise in answering and responding to your agaviation questions. Yes, I’ll be there, too, if the creek doesn’t rise too high.

We will also be showcasing AgAir Update’s sister publication, AerialFire, at this year’s convention. If you recall, each quarter AgAir Update had a section devoted to aerial firefighting. This industry has grown significantly, enough so that we have removed that section from AgAir Update and created an entirely new magazine (check out www.aerialfiremag.com for more info).

In closing, I would like to thank NAAA for working with AgAir Update to help us bring you this informative Show Guide helping to promote the convention. And equally as much, all the supporting advertisers within this Show Guide. Thank you.

Enjoy this 28th edition of AgAir Update’s Ag-Aviation Expo Show Guide. Make the most of it, preparing for your attendance in Orlando, November 18-21. I’ll see ya there!

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FROM THE NAAA

Andrew Moore NAAA Executive Director Perry Hofer NAAA President

Experience Orlando Magic at NAAA’s 2019 Ag Aviation Expo Nov. 18–21!

It should be no surprise that this year’s Ag Aviation Expo is three weeks earlier than our typical early December conventions.

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On behalf of the National Agricultural Aviation Association, we would like to invite all AgAir Update readers to the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo. It has been more than a decade since NAAA has hosted its annual convention in Orlando and we’re thrilled to be back for the world’s largest agricultural aviation expo! Having the convention in the Sunshine State will be a welcome respite for many of us after a later than usual season. That goes double for northern aerial applicators after the Arctic-like temperatures they endured this past winter.

By this point, it should be no surprise that this year’s Ag Aviation Expo is three weeks earlier than our typical early December conventions. However, in case you’ve been on convention autopilot, please be aware the dates for the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo are Nov. 18–21.

All events at the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo, including the NAAA Trade Show, will take place at Rosen Shingle Creek, a luxury hotel with impeccable customer service and all the amenities you expect.

Situated on 230 acres of lush landscape, Rosen Shingle Creek is one of central Florida’s most luxurious meeting destinations. Our room rate is $139 per night, but you’ll have to act fast—the cutoff for NAAA’s room block is 5 p.m., Oct. 24.

Book online at AgAviation.org/hotel or call Rosen Shingle Creek at (866) 996-6338 and reference the NAAA convention.

It doesn’t matter if you are a veteran operator, a fledging ag pilot or an allied supplier to the ag aviation industry, you won’t find a better venue than the Ag Aviation Expo to help you achieve your professional goals and business objectives. The world’s largest agricultural aviation expo offers countless opportunities to conduct business, visit with friends and colleagues and learn about cuttingedge technologies and products. With more than

30 hours of educational programming, a full trade show floor and as many as 1,500 aerial application professionals, you’ll be in good company when you join us in Orlando.

The action begins at the 2019 Kickoff Breakfast Monday morning where you’ll hear from Sean D. Tucker, a world-renowned stunt pilot who began his career as an ag pilot. He has dominated the aviation industry as a stunt pilot, air show champion and one of the 25 “Living Legends of Flight” honored by the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Sean’s personality is as infectious as his original flying style.

We can’t think of a better way to open the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo than having America’s leading airshow performer return to his crop duster roots.

Several educational sessions are on tap throughout the week, including the Aerial Application Technology Research Session and programming focused on low-level obstacles, crop protection products, insurance, airframes, engine performance, helicopters and much more.

The educational programming leads off with the Aerial Application Technology Research Session, the R&D portion of the NAAA Expo. You’ll hear a science-based overview of some of the latest state-of-the-art research being conducted for aerial applicators’ benefit. Topics of discussion will include new spray pattern testing systems, aerial imaging, aerial application fundamentals, new spray drift protocols and a look at how important aerial application is to the U.S. economy and our national security. Several states are granting CEUs for this session. Visit AgAviation.org/ceu for a full list of CEU opportunities at the expo.

The Nov. 19 General Session will feature speakers covering two important topics for the industry: trends in the global crop protection product industry and aerial imaging as a diversification option for

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aerial applicators. Dr. Matthew Phillips, a leading consultant and data analyst in the agrochemical and seeds industries, will open by assessing the global crop protection market and where companies are headed after a spate of mergers between the major crop protection product manufacturers. Attendees also will hear from Ofir Schlam, the CEO of Taranis, an international agricultural remote sensing and imaging company. Like other ag imaging companies, Taranis uses satellites, manned aircraft and UAVs to provide images of various resolutions. What makes Taranis unique is its low-level scouting sampling.

This imaging is conducted at low altitudes just above the crop. Rather than attempt to image the entire field at this level, images are instead taken systematically across the field. This is like any other type of IPM scouting program, except the Taranis method generates far more sampling points in much less time. Furthermore, the low-level scouting imagery can be used to identify and map specific pests, whether it be insects, weeds or diseases. The most exciting part is the potential for agricultural aircraft to be a part of this program. The lowlevel nature of these images is perfectly suited to being captured by agricultural aircraft. Taranis is currently developing a pod that can be mounted on agricultural aircraft for this very purpose. Come to the General Session to see what the future holds for agriculture, our industry and possible ways to diversify your business.

This year’s career-development programs have been frontloaded to give new and low-time ag pilots increased opportunities to interact with experienced operators and pilots after the sessions. NAAREF’s “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session will take place Nov. 18 and two Compaass Rose Sessions will be held Nov. 17 and 20. Compaass Rose is an information-sharing session geared toward low-time and prospective ag pilots. The format differs but the objective of the “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session is the same as Compaass Rose. This fastpaced orientation session for new and prospective ag pilots consists of a series of speed mentoring rounds led by experienced operators and pilots, insurance representatives and ag schools.

The NAAREF Safety Session on Nov. 21 will examine safety elements through a different lens. The program “Relationship Drift: A look at

how personal relationships affect pilot decision making and safety” will facilitate relations between operators and pilots and their spouses or significant others.

For specific solutions for your business look no further than the NAAA Trade Show Nov. 19–20.

The world’s largest agricultural aviation trade show brings buyers and sellers of aerial applicationrelated products, supplies and services together under one roof. You’ll be able to visit with 140 exhibiting companies and view several aircraft on display.

Don’t miss the fun of the Live Auction, which also happens to be our biggest fundraiser. Along with a new PT6A-34AG engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada, many other great items are up for bid. Visit AgAviation.org/auctions for a list of all the auction items. The action gets underway Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. on the trade show floor.

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.

If you see someone seated alone and wearing at Ag Aviation Expo badge, ask to join them and make a new connection. Finally, we encourage you to make plans to attend the Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet Nov. 21, where we will honor a slate of distinguished awardees for their impressive contributions to the industry.

Download the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo App to stay up to date onsite. The app features the full schedule of events, a list of available CEUs, auction items, an interactive NAAA Trade Show floor map and more! Learn more at AgAviation.org/expoapp.

That’s just a small taste of what you’ll find at the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo. There is much more information within these pages and on NAAA’s website at AgAviation.org/convention. Please join us for what promises to be a magical week of learning, laughter and networking with the agricultural aviation industry’s best operators, pilots and service providers!

Register for the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo at AgAviation.org by Oct. 18 to qualify for the preregistration discount. After Oct. 18, base registration will cost $50 more per person.

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2019 AG AVIATION EXPO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, November 17, 2019

8am - 5:30pm Maintenance Training 8am - 5:30pm 11:30am - 3:15pm 12 - 6pm 2:15 - 3:15pm

3:30 - 4:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 4:45 - 6:15pm 6 - 9:30pm

CD Aviation - TPE 331 Engine

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Seminar PAASS PDC Meeting Registration Support Committee Meeting All NAAA Support members are asked to attend.

NAAA Board Meeting Operation S.A.F.E. Analysts Meeting Compaass Rose Session Putting for PAASS Fundraiser for NAAREF/PAASS Event will take place at Shingle Creek

Monday, November 18, 2019

7am - 6:30pm 8am - 8pm 8 - 9:45am 8am - 5:30pm 10am - 12pm

11am - 1pm

1 - 5pm 1 - 2:30pm

2:45 - 4:15pm

4:30 - 6pm

6:30 - 7:30pm

Registration Exhibitor Setup Kickoff Breakfast: Sean D. Tucker Room for Families Aerial Application Technology Research Session Support Committee Event Exact time and event TBA Canadian AAA Board Meeting Education Sessions • FAA & Low Level Obstacles Session • Radial Engines Sessions • Insurance Session • AG-NAV Session Education Sessions • Equipment for Improving Application Accuracy • TPE 331 Session • BASF Session Education Sessions • PT6 Turbine Session • Chemical Session • Storm Aeronautics Session • “Ask the Expert” Speed Mentoring Session Welcome Reception

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7 - 8:30am 7:30am - 5:30pm 8 - 11:30am 8am- 5:30pm 8:45 - 9:30am 9:45 - 11:45am 12 - 5:30pm 5:30 - 7pm 7:30pm

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Transland Breakfast & Seminar Registration Exhibitor Setup Room for Families NAAA Business Meeting NAAA General Session NAAA Trade Show. Exhibitor Details Live Auction & Reception Pratt & Whitney Canada Reception

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

8am - 3pm 7 - 10:30am

8 - 9:30am

8am - 5:30pm 8:30 - 9:30am 9 - 11am

9:45 - 10:15am

9:30 - 11am 10am - 4pm 12 - 1pm 1:30 - 3:30pm 2:30pm 4 - 8pm 4 - 5:30pm

Registration PAASS Presenter’s Breakfast (PAASS Presenters Only).

There is no PAASS Program presented at the NAAA Convention.

Education Sessions • Helicopter Session • Pratt & Whitney Canada Session • Chem-Man Session • USDA ARS Workshop Room for Families Allied Industry Meeting Support Committee Event Athena Project Mini Education Sessions • Turbine Conversions Session • Raven Slingshot Session (formerly AgSync) • CapstanAg Systems Session State/Regional Directors Meeting NAAA Trade Show. Exhibitor Details Past President’s Meeting NAAREF Board Meeting Silent Auction Closes Exhibitor Teardown Education Sessions • Compaass Rose Session • Insero Session • uAvionix Session

Thursday, November 21, 2019

7:30 - 8:45am

8 - 10am

8am - 12pm 8am - Noon 8:45 - 10:15am 10:15 - 11:45am 1:15 - 3:15pm

NAAHOF Board Meeting (NAAHOF board members only) Final Aircraft and Exhibitor Freight Move Out Registration Room for Families Thrush Aircraft Session Air Tractor Session NAAREF Safety Session Relationship Drift: A look at how personal relationships effect pilot

3:30 - 4:45pm

5:15pm 5:45pm

decision making and safety Education Sessions • Aviation Specialties Unlimited Session • DynaNav Session Farewell Reception Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet

The schedule is subject to change. Events will take place at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL.

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2019 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Orlando, FL – Nov. 18-21, 2019 Register online at AgAviation.org Pre-Registration must be received in the NAAA Office by Oct. 18, 2019.

After Oct. 18 and onsite in Orlando, base registration will cost $50 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 or Support.

REGISTRANT: FIRST:

MI:

LAST:

Base registration does not include Kickoff Breakfast & Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet; purchase those meals separately. The base registration includes Welcome & Farewell Receptions and access to the NAAA Trade Show floor and all sessions.

(Please print name as you would like it to appear on your convention badge.)

Price

COMPANY:

NAAA Member NAAA Member Spouse Non-Member Non-Member Spouse

EMAIL: ADDRESS, CITY, STATE/COUNTRY AND ZIP:

PHONE: CELL:

Child

(Under 18 with Paid Adult Registration)

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME, RELATIONSHIP & PHONE:

SPOUSE REGISTRANT: FIRST: LAST:

MI:

(Please print name as you would like it to appear on your convention badge.)

ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS: FIRST1: LAST1:

MI:

FIRST2:

MI:

LAST2: FIRST3:

MI:

LAST3:

2019/2020 NAAA MEMBERSHIP DUES (Check appropriate box)  Operator: $555, plus $115/ aircraft over one  Extra Aircraft: $115/ aircraft over one _____  Affiliated Operator: $230  Pilot: $230  Allied Industry (1–10 employees): $555  (11–50 employees): $825  (51–100 employees): $1,045  (101–500 employees): $1,210  (501+ employees): $2,085  Affiliated Allied: $230  Support: $230  International: $280  Associate: $110  Organization: $825

Number of Items

My Costs

$245 (Base) $185 (Base) $370 (Base) $310 (Base) Free (Base)

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

$105

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

$80

$45

$45 $30

Total Due

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PAYMENT (U.S. Funds only, must accompany registration)  Credit Card  Check #________________ CARD # EXP. DATE: CARDHOLDER: STREET ADDRESS ZIP CODE

SECURITY CODE:

CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE (Signature is permission to bill credit card)

 SIGN ME UP FOR AUTO RENEWAL. By checking here, I authorize NAAA to charge my membership dues (increasing 3% each year, rounded up to the next $5 increment) and NAAREF donation on Sept. 1 of each year to the credit card show above. To change or opt-out, call NAAA. NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Attendee Cancellation Policy: No refund for registrations purchased between Oct. 18, 2019, and the start of the Ag Aviation Expo. Refunds provided if registration is purchased on or prior to Oct. 18.

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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.

2019 Auction Donation Forms can be found at www.agaviation.org/auctions.

Please provide as much details as possible for the website and program and provide a photo, if available.

Thank You, 2019 Auction Contributors Pratt & Whitney Canada—PT6A-34AG Brand New Engine. Potential buyers need to supply a letter of credit to NAAA. The engine is valued at $514,547 USD. The engine build specification (BS) is 1334, used on the Air Tractor, Thrush and Turbine Conversions STC.

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AG-NAV—2 sets of certificates valued at $1000 each

calls. Multi-function on-ear control buttons. 85% reduction of outside noise.

Air Tractor— 1. New Air Tractor Custom 4 Passenger Golf Cart: 48 Volt Electric Club Car with Charger, Custom Painted Body and Top, Electrocoated Frame from Air Tractor E-Coat Facility, Custom X Stich Seats with AT Logo, Kicker Bluetooth Sound System with USB Chargers, Front BasketPowder Coated Blue, Front Winch Bar-Powder Coated Blue, Nerf Bars-Powder Coated Blue, 6” Lift Kit-Powder Coated Blue, 14” Wheels with Painted Yellow Inserts to Match Body, Rear Receiver Hitch, Rear Cargo Tray, RGB Underglow LED Lighting, LED Lights on Basket-Slim Bar in the Middle and Dual Cubes on Each Side, Custom Floor Mats with Air Tractor Logo and APU Port with 20’ Cord and APU Plug 2. Custom Helmet equipped with upgraded audio equipment from Lightspeed, which will give the helmet Bluetooth capability and active noise cancelling. The helmet will be painted with a custom yellow to blue fading paint scheme, Air Tractor logo and 2019 Ag Aviation Expo logo. Helmet size is XL; Gibson & Barnes personnel will be onsite at the convention in Orlando to assist with any potential custom fit issues.

Chem-Man by DataSmart—Good Directions Biplane Weathervane with Garden Pole, Pure Copper

APS Brakes—Set of Air Tractor brakes, includes two APS164-05806 brake discs and 20 APS66-10800 brake linings.

Old Republic Aerospace—Fun Ag Flying Service Security Starter Kit

Bearing Inspection, Inc., Aero Services

by Timken— Bii Wrapsody Wireless Headphones: Works with any Bluetooth® compatible phone or music player.

Rechargeable lithium battery for over 10 hours play time. Built-in mic for phone

Corteva AgriScience—Progressive bottle of Queen’s Commemorative Crown Royal in custom built trophy case. Winner receives name engraved on box.

Covington Aircraft Engines—$15,000 off any PT6-A, R-985, or R-1340 engine overhaul, maintenance, or repair performed by Covington Aircraft Engines.

Davidon—Billet Boom Clamp Set: 1 set (6) of Davidon Agri-Systems 6061 billet boom clamps. Winner has the option of 2” or 3” clamps.

Gibson & Barnes—Thinsulate Flite Satin Black Jacket, sized to fit for winner Mark & Ann Grahek—Disney’s Planes Dusty and Friends gift basket filled with goodies!

Lane Aviation—Lane Fan and Lane Brake: Standard size pump brake and 4 blade fan. 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.

Omaha Airplane Supply— 1. 2 APS “Black Steel” Brake Discs: Part Number APS164-05806 2. 24 Brake Linings: Part Number APS66-10800 • Fit Air Tractor 402 and 502 • Fit AG Cat 164 Turbine

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S&T Aircraft Accessories—(2) Certificate for the normal overhaul of a startergenerator. This includes teardown, cleaning, turn and balance of armature and reassembly. If unit needs additional parts above normal overhaul, there would be additional charges. Each winner must send the certificate with item to S &T. Mary Beth Schwaegel & AIG— 1. Michael Kors Handbag and Wallet 2. Larimar Necklace and Earrings (items will be separate on the silent auction) Smoker Oil / Mosquito Products, LLC—55 Gallons Smoker Oil (delivered to lower 48 states). “Good As the Best ..

Better than the Rest” Delivered to your commercial facility with dock or forklift via LTL Freight carrier in the lower 48 United States.

START PAC—$1,000 gift certificate towards the purchase of any Start Pac model valued over $3,000.

Fueling System is the only FAA STC approved system available. It is available for all models of Ag Aircraft - Thrush, Ag Cat and Air Tractors.

Several experienced approved installation centers throughout out the US, also can be self-installed. The gift certificate is for a new system for your choice of aircraft, FOB Nunica, MI 2. Basket for the Silent Auction Turbine Training Center—2-Day Turbine Transition Course (or) 2-Day Initial or Recurrent Air Tractor Course. The Turbine Training Center courses are comprised of 2, full days of classroom and Air Tractor simulator time. The courses are taught one on one and are tailored to meet the individual pilot/operator’s needs. Courses cover all aspects of the PT6 and Air Tractor models (402-802), systems and operational procedures both normal and emergency. Other aspects that are covered in the courses include inadvertent IMC avoidance/survival, radio communication procedures, operations in controlled airspace and collision avoidance (obstacle and UAV).

Storm Aeronautics— Storm Shield for Air Tractor or Thrush (winners choice)

Wilderness Mint—Mystic Topaz Earrings

Syngenta—Custom Air Tractor Mailbox (Photo coming)

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Tennessee Aircraft Company—Antique Belgium Double Barrel Muzzle Loader Shotgun: This gun was produced between 1810-1853 per the proof marks in Liege, Belgium. It was reportedly utilized during the U.S. Civil War, and suspect the “A” on the Barrel means the gun was produced in 1818, which implys this gun is 200 years old. This antique firearm does not require a background check, but must be 18 years old to bid.

Turbine Conversions— 1. Single Point Fueling System by Turbine Conversions, Ltd: The Turbine Conversions Single Point

Auction Payment Arrangements for PT6A-34AG Engine: Potential buyers must provide a letter of credit from a financial institution to NAAA and place 10% down as an initial deposit. The value of the engine is $514,547. Send letter of credit to Lindsay Barber.

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.

Silent Auction Text Bidding Text bidding for the Silent Auction will begin on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 12 p.m. ET and end at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Text bidding allows you to set an auto bid (let the system bid for you up to a certain dollar amount) while you walk the NAAA Trade Show floor, attend sessions or work from home if you can’t make it to Orlando. The system will also text you when you’ve been outbid. For questions onsite, please visit the Silent Auction booth #1307. For questions in advance of the show or if you’re bidding from home, email Lbarber@agaviation. org.

Onsite Bidders: If you receive notification that you win an item, you will proceed to the silent auction booth #1307 to pay for and pick up your item.

At Home Bidders: If you receive notification that you win an item, you will be required to pay for your item over the phone with a credit card at (202) 5465722 x115 or be billed by NAAA after the show. You must also have someone pick up the item for you onsite in Orlando or set up shipping and shipping payment with T3 Expo.

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Announcing 2019 Kickoff Breakfast Speaker, Sean D. Tucker

Join us for the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo Kickoff Breakfast on Monday, Nov. 18.

We are excited to announce Sean D. Tucker as our Kickoff Breakfast speaker!

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Sean D. Tucker, a native of Eagle Rock, CA, earned his pilot’s certificate at age 17. Sean started his flying career as a crop duster in modified Stearman biplanes and eventually started a crop dusting business in Salinas, CA. During this time, he took an aerobatics course, through which he “found out you could roll an airplane upside down and it wouldn’t fall out of the sky.”

In 1975, he began competing and quickly earned national recognition and the coveted title of U.S. National Advanced Aerobatics Champion. With over 20,000 hours, more than 1,275 performances and 525 airshows in front of more than 135 million fans, he has won numerous aerobatic competitions and received over 18 prestigious awards, including induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

Sean amazes audiences with his high-energy routines, and his original flying style and infectious personality have rocketed him to the top.

In his performance, he flies his highly modified, one-of-a kind aerobatic dream machine sponsored

by Oracle backwards, straight-down and tail-first at more than 100 mph. Its revolutionary set of wings

uses eight ailerons instead of four and sports a highperformance tail. Over half of Sean’s maneuvers are original and have never been duplicated by another aerobatic pilot. Sean is also the only pilot to perform a triple ribbon cut where he flies through the ribbons, which are only 25 feet off the ground, at 220 mph in right knife-edge for the first ribbon, then left knife-edge, and finally inverted.

The level of professionalism and discipline in Sean’s airshows is no coincidence. He practices his airshow routine three times every day. To endure the extreme physical demands of each routine, Sean maintains a rigorous physical training schedule, working out more than 340 days per year.

Named as one of the Living Legends of Flight, Sean is a member of an elite group of aviators and astronauts that includes General Jimmy Doolittle, General “Chuck” Yeager and John Glenn.

When asked about flying airshows, Sean responds, “I like to think that I bring the fans’ dreams of flying into the plane with me and there’s nowhere I’d rather be than in the cockpit. That’s why I train so hard to keep a finely tuned edge.”

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BIGGER. BETTER. BOLDER.

FOCUSED. ON YOU. CUSTOMIZED PT6A SOLUTIONS TO KEEP YOU FLYING

P&WC DOF approval for 65+ PT6A variants, including:

One Stop Shop

World Class Facilities

Trusted Service Provider

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• Comprehensive Component Repair • Industry Leading On-Time Delivery

• Global Field Service

• Broad Certification Authority

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StandardAero is an OEM-authorized PT6A maintenance, repair and overhaul provider with over 25 years of reliable turboprop experience. Supporting the PT6A operator community from four overhaul locations and seven service centers worldwide, our team is focused on supporting your specific needs with cost-effective options. Call us. Or drop by!

Contact us at pt6a@standardaero.com www.standardaero.com

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Your Exclusive Canadian Air Tractor Dealership

Portage Aircraft Specialties is your exclusive Canadian retail dealership for Air Tractor Inc., providing sales, parts, maintenance and repair services for all models.

Our facility is certified to represent the PT6A-AG family as Pratt & Whitney’s first designated maintenance facility in North America, offering line maintenance, hot section inspections and mobile repair.

Centrally located in Canada, Portage Aircraft Specialties can deliver overnight service to aerial applicators across the country, or for your convenience, fly into our 3100’ paved runway for your parts and repair needs.

PROUD TO BE THE CANADIAN AIR TRACTOR DEALERSHIP Box 125 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2 P: 204-870-2828 | F: 204-857-7408 sales@portageaircraft.ca | www.portageaircraft.ca

Innovate.

Everyday.

Billing

Mapping

Application

www.chem-man.com / 870.238.9222

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Portage Aircraft Specialties is proud to now include the AT802F Fire Boss in our lineup of available Air Tractor models.

Along with the world’s most popular ag planes, the AT-802F Fire Boss attacks wildland/urban interface fires like no other air tanker. 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, on site repair and mobile repair.

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.

Fly into our 3100’ paved runway for access to our 8400 sq ft climate controlled, state of the art facility for all your parts, service, maintenance and repair needs.

For more information, call Dave at 204-870-2828 or email sales@portageaircraft.ca

Datasmart- Trusted by Applicators for Over Twenty-Five Years As the longest-running aerial application software company on the market, we know something about the needs of chemical applicators. Chem-Man Online is cutting-edge, yet simple. “In today’s climate, you can’t afford to get behind on technology,” says Regina Farmer, owner of DataSmart Software.” We are growing as a company and really excited about where our product is headed.” From billing and mapping, to emailed invoices, auto-weather, and pre-post notifications, our product is packed with innovative features to help our customers save time and money..

Chem-Man now has multiple pricing structures available, including options for billing only and small businesses. Find out more at www.chem-man.com

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Spray System Components Unsurpassed in Quality and Engineering 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 435-586-1200 or visit us at booth # 1210 in Orlando.

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

What’s beyond the horizon?

Keep your aircraft connected, informed, and safe. Introducing new live radar, satellite, wind, and lightning weather information - all in one easy-to-use online flight watch platform.

Visit us at the 2019 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo (booth #733) for a live demo!

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Parts & Service in the Heart of the Midwest 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.

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 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 100-hour 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.

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!

Stop by booth 1119/1218 at the NAAA Convention in Orlando, FL to learn more about how Farm Air can help keep you flying safely and effectively!

Call us for your PARTS, SERVICE and SALES needs

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877-715-8476

farmairinc.com

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Want a Boost!! Or Crank up that Engine!!

The new Enercraft starting and backup power systems will crank that engine for years to come. The intelligent design using Lithium batteries and large capacitors which makes these systems state of the art for ground power backup on 12 VDC and 24 VDC. Are you in the market or have a bucket?! Our new granular flow control will give you accurate application rates when using a bucket, see the demo at our booth 1201.

More GPS!! —The NEW P550 GPS engine is a powerful system and best in the industry, 20 Hz update rate, Standard model - L1/L2 GPS/GLONASS/SBAS, IP67 Enclosure, Optional Terra Star satellite-delivered correction services, 555 channels, all constellations multi-frequency positioning solution, see it at our booth.

Running strong for 6 years now, the Platinum system has become the staple navigation system amongst aerial applicators, the system was designed like no other navigation system. With no operational costs and free software updates. The new updates also enhance the latest technologies in computer and data communications, providing you with the technology to make your job accurate, safer, more precise and easier than ever before with our resistive touch screen and remote 5-way switch. With the auto Booms system, the AgNav will trigger your spray at the

boundary, accurate and precise every time, no more worries about spraying over exclusion zones. The automatic flow control system will read the prescription for variable flow rate to show the data on the AgNav Nav system and altitude can be maintained via the laser Altimeter system, all loaded with AgNav engineering and technology.

You don’t have a Platinum? easy to upgrade from Agnav Silver and Gold by juts trading your main screen, or trade in that nogood GPS that gives you problems.

Making your next job safer: Fly with peace of mind, knowing that our obstacle and power line warnings are there with you.

Use FAA’s obstacle files or make your own file to ensure the safest flight.

The FREE AgNav cloud service will hold emails from the Platinum and your office for easy downloading anywhere you carry your office. The FREE mission planning software “AGMISSION” will help you make accurate ESRI, KML, KMZ, SHP, NO1, maps to send to the Platinum and be displayed on the 8.4” super bright screen showing your next job more accurate. Track the Platinum in real time with TrackerNav from anywhere via the internet, let us show you how when visiting our booth # 1201 at the NAAA

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FROST FLYING INC.

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

www.frostflying.com

BRUCE’S FLYING SERVICE, INC.

2019 Slots Available .............................................................................Call

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

1989 Air Tractor 502 N10125, Aircraft: 502-0047, Approx TT - 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx TT 14,621.1, Satloc Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017.

24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control.

5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement....................................... $275,000

A Higher Standard of Service

Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

Comprehensive Service for your PT6 and TPE331 Turbine Engines

Weath-Aero

Compro Target Spray Variable Rate Nozzles

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

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

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

IA and A&P mechanics needed

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Overhaul and Hot Section Inspections Power Section Repair Global On-Wing Service and Troubleshooting Light Overhaul Extensive Inventory Toledo, OH (TOL) 10550 Industrial Road Holland, OH 43528 Ph: 419-865-0355 • Fx: 419-865-2460

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (FXE) 2895 West Prospect Road Tamarack, FL 33309 Ph: 954-580-0229 • Fx: 954-580-0746

turbinestandard.com FAA • EASA • INAC • DGAC Approved

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AERO Aviation Co. Hose Shop Returns to NAAA 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 #403) to your list of must see vendors at the 2019 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

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Hundreds of Kits Available

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Duplication Program Second to None

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Custom Built, TSO-Certified Stratoflex Hose Assemblies

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 #1107 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.

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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Kawak Aviation Technologies Committed to Customer Success “Kawak Aviation was founded in 1993 in Bend, Oregon USA. That year, Kawak founders Doug Sawyer and Mike Reightley, utilizing decades of experience in the fluid power industry created the first electro proportional auxiliary hydraulic power system for spray equipment on agricultural aircraft. In 1994, Kawak developed turbine-engine conversions for the Thrush and a few years later the Dromader utilizing TPE331 engines. As part of these conversions our first throttle quadrants were born.

In 1996, we designed an auxiliary hydraulic system for the Bell OH-58 helicopter. This design was quickly adapted to the B206B. It was the first and to this day the only reliable variable hydraulic drive for these rotary wing

aircraft, and can potentially quadruple productivity over standard electric systems. A string of auxiliary hydraulic systems followed over the years including the S2R, AT802, Bell 47, Hiller, SA315B Lama, Bell 212/ 412/205, Hughes 500, Bell UH-B, H, L, & K, Sikorsky S64E & F, Sikorsky S-61, Kaman K-1200, CH-47D Chinook, CH54B Sky Crane, and more.

In 2004, Air Repair Inc. and Kawak began a collaborative effort to develop a system that would give applicators all of the benefits of hydraulic control at a lower price point by utilizing an electro/ hydraulic power unit. The system was designed primarily for dry flow control operation however the intention was to have a single power unit that could power not only the dry gate, but the boom valve,

THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURAL AVIATION

IS ALREADY HERE.

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hopper door, and flaps or any combination as well. A modular system with the ability to have additional functions added on depending on applicator preference. The Rx Gate System has been field proven since 2006 with over 100 systems sold.

This year Kawak is celebrating our 26th anniversary. We’re not just celebrating 26 years of being in business, but 26 years of supporting and innovating solutions for our customers in the aerial agriculture industry. We are proud not just of what we do, but how we do it. Whether it is developing innovative products and services or investing in our people and future workforce, our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible products and service.”

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Serving Agricultural Aviation for 67 Years

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

Now in our 67th 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 BOOTH #907/1006

Aircraft Sales & Service, Inc. Fort Pierce, Florida

Our 67th year serving agricultural aviation Sales • Service • Parts

800-441-2964

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More Acres & Less Stress, with Flight Plan Online Pilots are impressed with our Mobile View.

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For more than ten years, Flight Plan Online has given aerial applicators a better way to organize and complete spray jobs. It helps you communicate effectively, be more efficient, and spray more acres.

With Flight Plan Online, you can offer customers an easy way to create jobs. The userfriendly 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 for updates.

One of our most powerful tools is the Master Map. Whether you have a few jobs, or a few hundred, you get a clear overview to create manageable batches and schedule them for spraying. It’s easy to upload field boundaries into your guidance system. Pilots are impressed with our Mobile View. It lets you 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 where you’ll be flying, so you spray the right field. All work orders are kept online, so they can’t get lost.

If you want to offer as-applied maps to customers, there’s no easier way. You can also create application reports and invoices the same day you spray!

We’re honored by all the aerial applicators who’ve chosen Flight Plan Online through the years. They tell us they love how easy it is to use, and how we put customer service, first. While you’re here, stop by booth 200.

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Valley Air Crafts: California’s Air Tractor ‘Go-To-Source’ “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.

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alley Air Crafts sells and supports the full line of Air Tractor aircraft from its facilities at Mefford Field Airport (TLR), just outside Tulare. 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 35 years helping California ag operators, fifteen as an Air Tractor dealer, 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 on the West Coast.”

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

Authorized Air Tractor Sales & Service

& 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 called-in 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 allaround 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 #922 during the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo. For more information, go to TheValleyAircrafts.com.

Visit Us At Booth #922

Ag + Firefighting Aircraft VALLEY AIR CRAFTS

Mefford Field • TLR • Tulare, CA

877-686-7401 TheValleyAircrafts.com

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Impressive Results at AERO Innovations

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ero Innovations has been installing the “LoadMaster” 4-blade propeller since 2015.

With over 40 installations the results have been nothing short of impressive. The propeller provides an additional increase of up to 233.6 equivalent shaft horsepower, up to 584 ft lbs increase in thrust, shorter takeoff distance and increased climb rate.

Our propellers are now flying in New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Guatemala. We recently received approval for installation in Canada.

Aero Innovations has acquired the STC for the Record Intake for the Thrush installation. A new filter system has been developed to make filter change and cleaning much easier.

You will be able to change the filter on your plane as easily as changing your furnace filter! Come by booth 317 so we can give you a demonstration.

All pros...

All pros, no cons - better take off performance, more pull in turns, smoother, quieter, better ground handling, moves aircraft CG forward, Hartzell reliability and service. Great prop!

Adam Meyerkorth, Meyerkorth Aviation, Rock Port, MO

A different plane...

This prop made my N5680X a completely different airplane.

If you operate a PT6 up to -42 Thrush or Air Tractor, you should really consider upgrading to Aero Innovations LLC Loadmaster Propeller System and get the “DAWG” out of your ag plane!

Patrick Andrews, Coleman, GA

Do it again...

After putting the prop on I have to say I would recommend it to anyone thinking about trying it out. I gained every bit of the 500-foot takeoff difference promised and also cut down my turn time while heavy. The plane fly’s like a whole different animal now. I am extremely pleased with the turn out and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Tommy Deterding, Carrier, OK

Another Successful Installation in

G U AT E M A L A 70+ INSTALLED

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• Strong “pull” through the turn with the load on board Shortened takeoff distance by 475 feet Considerably quieter on the ground (from outside) • Noticeably lighter rudder • Flights taken at 5,250 foot elevation Considerably quieter in the air (from outside) Smooth in flight

Additional increase of up to 233.6 Equivalent Shaft Horsepower | Up to 584 ft lbs increase in Thrust Shorter Takeoff Distance | Increased Climb Rate | Improves Aircraft Empty Weight CG MADE IN THE U.S.A. /AeroInnovationsllc | aeroinnovationsllc.com | 812.233.0384 | jim@aeroinnovationsllc.com | 7750 E SR 42 | Terre Haute, IN 47803

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No Red Tape at “Turbines Inc.” - Just Service

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urbines Inc. was started in 1981 by Jim Mills in Terre Haute, Indiana. He saw a need in the turbine ag world for a quality turbine shop. Our company runs on our three founding pillars:

knowledgeable people fast turn times fair prices

Turbines Inc. has grown over the years, but its values remain the same. Many of our employees have been here 25+ years. The depth of our experience and knowledge is unequalled in any turbine shop. Turbines Inc. is privately owned, so there are no committees or red tape to go through.

When you have a technical question or just want to explore some options, you will not find a more experienced group to talk to. When you call Turbines Inc., you will speak to someone who has worked on PT6 engines for over 30 years and can advise and troubleshoot your PT6 right over the phone. There is no administrative assistant who takes your message and promises to get back to you. You will speak directly to our General Manager who has full authority to utilize all our resources to

solve your engine problems.

Turbines Inc. is FAA approved to perform all work scopes on a PT6 engine from hot section repair to full overhaul on all PT6 models and “yes” we are the experts on the PT6A-20. We perform all work in house to overhaul your engine not only saving you time but also money. All cleaning, NDT, inspection, balancing and testing is done at our Terre Haute facility. On-site work translates into a high-quality product and a turn time that is second to none in the industry.

Turbines Inc. understands that your hard-earned dollar demands reliability and downtime costs money. Every engine in our shop receives the highest level of attention and service to ensure quality and safety with a turn time that exceeds our customers expectations.

Stop by our Booth # 317 in Orlando, Florida

Service | value | TruST

Since 1981 dedicated to pt6 engines

Your #1 PT6 overhaul/rePair alTernaTive

812.877.2587 | turbines@turbinesinc.com |

/turbinesinc

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Mapping Done Right

Visit us in Booth #729 at the NAAA National Convention!

The original Surety® Customized Online Mapping package offers high quality aerial photography across the continental US and two Canadian provinces. Use our application work orders to document your jobs or have us customize your company’s own work order template. Surety’s easy- to-use interface requires minimal training and very little technical knowledge so you can get in, out and back to what you do best!

Let AgriData’s other option, Surety® Pro, be the center of your operations. Plan, monitor, document and finalize all of your jobs within the mapping interface in one, all-inclusive subscription. No endless account setup, confusing menus, or tedious data backups to slow down your operation time. See how Surety® Pro can help organize your operation to increase your bottom line.

Stop by our booth #729 for a demonstration of the existing features, a preview of upcoming releases and to let us know what you would like to see next within the Surety® & Surety® Pro software.

R.T. TuRbines, inc.

Pratt & Whitney PT6A Engine Repair and Overhaul FAA Approved Overhaul Station MW9R610J EASA Approved 145.6243

Complete Engine Overhaul and Repair Service Power Section Inspection Hot Section Inspection New P&WC Correlated Dynamometer Test Cell

www.rtturbines.com Phone

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FAA CRS # MW9R610J 3397 Hwy 121 West •Marianna, AR 72360 Danny Thompson • Cell: 870-821-2840

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North Star Aviation Offers a Wide Variety of Services Located in Ulysses, Kansas, North Star Aviation is your full maintenance facility offering top quality services. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable and high quality aircraft maintenance for our customers. All of our mechanics are FAA A&P certified, two of which are A&P I/A certified.

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.

North Star Aviation is a Thrush Aircraft 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 all your Thrush needs.

Stop by our booth #1123 to discuss what a Thrush can do for you!

In addition to our quality maintenance services, we are a SATLOC sales and services dealer. Our repair facility is capable of handling all your Satloc needs. We have a large inventory of loaner systems to keep you in the air. Give us a call or stop by our booth #617 for a new system quote or to discuss your repair needs.

Maintaining a large inventory of Thrush, Air Tractor, Satloc and Transland parts, we are able to get our customers back in the air quickly. Stop by our booth #617 to meet Kelly, the parts manager at North Star. We strive to be a one stop shop for all your ag aircraft needs.

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Our Services - JET A - Annuals - Ag Aircraft - Turbine work - Radial Engine Work - Major Repairs

- Major Alterations - Fabric Work - Restorations - Insurance Pick ups & Repairs - Free Estimates - 24 HR Pilots Lounge

Devils Lake Aero is a Dealer for Insero’s

701-662-4416 • tanner@devilslakeaero.com www.devilslakeaero.com 300 Dakota Aero Dr. • Devils Lake, ND 58301

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.

Down time cost money so we are able fly right to you with the parts and know how to get you back in the air fast.

I will be at the Insero AgPilotX booth # 901 for the NAAA convention so stop by and say Hi. DEVILS LAKE AERO is also a dealer for AgPilotX. This is a great system with cutting edge technology that several of our customers are currently using. We always have AgPilotX systems on hand.

Thank You! Tanner Sotvik

Davidon Inc expands Agri-Systems division The best just got better!

Davidon Inc is happy to announce the move into our brand new 10,000sq.ft. facility is complete and would like to thank all of our customers for the support while moving. The new location provides a major gain in our ability to meet the industry’s demands as well as our customers need for quality production and product.

Davidon Inc will have the MaXX line of products on display along with a new industry first product. We hope to share this experience with everyone at the NAAA show. We will be located at booths 308, 310 & 312. Stop by to check out some industry changing new products as well as enter to win a prize pack which will be given out every hour. rotary atomizers • hydraulic nozzles mosquito control • custom aluminum booms

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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.

The Support Committee is busy planning a fun scavenger hunt event for Monday, November 18! RSVP required to Amanda Nagel at anagel@ holzwarthflying.com. The event will feature a fun scavenger hunt around the property of Rosen Shingle Creek.

On Wednesday, November 20, join the Support Committee for this free event featuring the Athena presentation from 9-11 a.m. This year’s Athena presentation is titled “Under the Umbrella” covering topics from safety, nutrition, book keeping, social media, FAA rules on medications, feeding the world, etc. Light snacks will be served. No RSVP required for this event.

NAAA Family Room—NAAA will have a family room onsite at Rosen Shingle Creek from Monday

morning until 5 p.m. on Thursday. Please note that no childcare is provided; you are responsible for your children.

In-Room Childcare —If you’re bringing children to the Ag Aviation Expo and need a babysitting service, you can contact Kids Nite Out at www. kidsniteout.com or call 407-828-0920 or 800-6968105. Please note: the agencies and babysitters referred by NAAA and/or the Rosen Shingle Creek are not affiliated with NAAA or Rosen Shingle Creek and neither is responsible for the services rendered by the agencies or babysitter.

NAAA suggests that you make reservations for dinner (www.rosenshinglecreek.com), golf (www.shinglecreekgolf.com) and spa (www. spaatshinglecreek.com) in advance of arriving in Orlando, Florida.

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Since 1991, United Turbine has been regarded as the leader in PT6 engine overhauls and repairs. However, although our FAA- and EASA-approved state-of-the-art facility focuses exclusively in P&W®* PT6 engine overhauls, we do not limit ourselves to simple overhauls, parts and accessory sales; each engine is rigorously assessed in our test cell, ensuring that your engine matches P&W®* power requirements and specifications, and your expectations. We also offer a loaner/lease program for selected models.

Fly with confidence with a PT6 engine overhauled by United Turbine, complimented by our 7 years or TBO warranty; one of the best in our industry. www.continental.aero Call +1-305-885-3900 to discuss your requirements. We’ll provide a recommendation and a competitive quote. A Continental Services™ company.

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Storm Aeronautics…

“Keeping Ag Aviation Great” Storm Aeronautics will be holding an educational session on Monday at 4:30 during the convention.

All of us at Storm Aeronautics would first like to thank everyone for a great 2019 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. The Storm Shield is available for both Air Tractors and Thrush. To date there are over 300 Storm Shields flying around the world and we have yet to hear about one case of a window breaking after hitting a foreign object.

Adding to our lineup of STC parts is the Custom Air Tail Wheel. The new Single-Arm Tailwheel for 802 and 602 Air Tractors replaces an upper bushing in existing housing with a bearing/ race combination to achieve a smoother/tighter ride and

eliminate excessive vibration. Easy maintenance and increased protection with the addition of an inner and outer hubcap to protect wheel from chemical and fertilizer. We are continuing to work on this STC to make it a more economic option for Air Tractor owners over the factory tail wheel at replacement time.

Storm Aeronautics will be holding an educational session on Monday at 4:30 during the convention.

It doesn’t matter if you fly an AgCat, Air Tractor, or Thrush feel free to attend as it is open to the public.

We will also have a booth #318 at the trade show, hope to see all of you in Orlando and just remember Crop Duster lives matter…..get Storm Cutters/ Storm Shields.

STORM AERONAUTICS IS KEEPING AG AVIATION GREAT.

STORM CUTTERS™ FOR AIR TRACTOR

STORM SHIELD™ FOR AIR TRACTOR AND THRUSH

CUSTOMAIR TAILWHEEL FOR AIR TRACTOR 602-802

AG CAT REBUILDS ALL MODELS

NEW T-SHIRT APPAREL AG CAT • AIR TRACTOR • THRUSH

At Storm Aeronautics we specialize in complete rebuilds of all Ag Cat models as well as heavy maintenance including wing repairs and hopper construction. We build PMA replacement parts as well as stocking a large inventory of used parts for Ag Cats. We are also now offering the CustomAir single arm tailwheel for 802 and 602 Air Tractors. Our Storm Cutters™ are available for all Air Tractor models and our NEW Storm Shield™ is available for all Air Tractor models that have a three piece windshield as well as for Thrush aircraft. We have recently come out with a “Keeping Ag Aviation Great” t-shirt line with three different logos in a wide range of sizes. See us at the show or call us today to place your order!

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AgRight Delivers Operators Quality Engine Solutions, Budget-Conscious Technical Support Dallas Airmotive’s AgRight program continues to provide the agricultural aviation industry with expert PT6A-AG maintenance, repair and overhaul services. The program is backed by 55 years of OEM-authorized PT6A engine MRO experience and the technical support operators trust.

Doug Gannaway, Dallas Airmotive’s AgRight program and St. Louis Regional Turbine Center (RTC) manager, said the program focuses on delivering quality engine solutions to fit the budget-conscious, Part 137 needs of ag operators.

“We understand that engine maintenance is not cheap and instant fixes aren’t viable solutions to keeping your aircraft running optimally,” Gannaway said. “However, our program is different because we have decades of PT6A experience that enables us to give you the best recommendations to keep you airworthy and, most of all, safe in flight.”

Further, Gannaway explained that AgRight offers ag operators the longest warranty in the industry, accessory and parts solutions and the opportunity to connect with a PT6A-AG expert for technical and troubleshooting support remotely and on-site.

“We have the only warranty program with an expandable coverage, automatic warranty renewal policy for the entire engine, as long as we perform the next scheduled hot section inspection,” Gannaway said.

Through Dallas Airmotive’s network of RTCs, AgRight provides operators with fly-in locations for power sections, hot section inspections and engine and module light overhauls, in addition to other light workscopes.

PT6A RTC & F1rst Support Field Service Network Dallas Airmotive’s RTCs service 1,400+ engines annually, while the F1RST SUPPORT field service team handles more than 5,000 service cases each year.

Five of Dallas Airmotive’s RTCs provide quick-turn PT6A repairs and inspections including Charlotte, NC, Phoenix, AZ, Pittsburgh, PA, St. Louis, MO and West Palm Beach, FL locations. In addition, the company’s F1RST SUPPORT field service team dispatches technicians from 25+ locations across the US to troubleshoot AOG engine issues and perform engine removals and reinstallations.

For more information, visit DallasAirmotive.com/AgRight or call 636.537.9955. For 24/7 AOG support, call 214.956.3000.

Supporting the Agriculture Aviation Community

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Trust us to keep you on budget and always ready to fly.

OEM-Authorized MRO – Engines, modules, accessories Expert Technical Assistance – Part 137 Troubleshooting & Repair Solutions Local and On-Site Field Service – Backed by 5 Regional Turbine Centers and 50+ F1RST SUPPORT Technicians Sudden Stoppage, Prop & Wire Strike Support Leading Warranty Coverage – 3 years / 1,500 & 1,750 hours Expandable 6 years / 3,500 hours with Dallas Airmotive HSI

Learn More At DallasAirmotive.com/AgRight

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Turbine Conversions, Ltd The Aviation Innovation Specialists Since 1990

Turbo Cat TM Pratt &Whitney Conversion

GE H75 or H80 Thrush Conversion STC SA00902CH

Original Hydraulic Fire Gate BLM Approved STC SA00961CA

Lockable Full Swivel Tail Wheel for Ag Cat & Thrush STC SA2747SW

Variable Rate Rotary Gate

STC ST03554CH

Reinforced Thrush Wing Leading Edge STCSA03518AT Single Point Fueling System STC SA01323CH AG Cats - Air Tractor - Thrush

Approved in US, Australia, Canada & Brazil

Worldwide network of approved Sales & Installation centers

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Complete Line of QUALITY Stainless Steel Dispersal Systems

TurbineConversions.com TEL 616-837-9428

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Turbine Conversions Ltd. Goes Global Turbine Conversions, Ltd (TCL) is a family owned global business firmly built on the cornerstones of innovation, quality and integrity. Since 1990 TCL has been manufacturing industry leading technologies that increase safety, productivity and profitability for ag operations around the world.

It all started when Bill & Nancy Hatfield established TCL to convert the M18 Dromader to P&W turbine power making the aircraft one of the first agaircraft utilized for single tanker firefighting. TCL has continued to invest in the development and acquisition of innovative technologies that have Supplemental Type Certificates (STC). TCL’s current portfolio offers 30 STCs for the ag aviation marketplace.

TCL’s product line aims to increase ag operators options and productivity. The Hydraulic Firegate and Variable Rate Gates (VRG) are two products that provide opportunities for businesses to offer additional services to customers.

The VRG is the best tool available for applying cover crop seeding, herbicides and BT mosquito treatments. VRG’s ability to distribute ultra-low rates of 2# to 20# per acre of products with varying masses and weights makes it unique in the marketplace.

TCL’s portfolio offers many products that promote aircraft and ground crew safety such as Reinforced Thrush Leading Edges and Single Point Fueling System (SPF). TCL’s SPF is designed for fast, reliable, safe hot-refueling resulting in fewer cycles on your turbine aircraft’s engine and reduces turnaround time on the ground, potentially paying for itself in the first season of use making it a great investment in your business.

Two families with one mission to bring quality options to ag aviation around the world after two years of negotiations TCL is proud to be the US distribution center of Zanoni Equipment’s extensive line of quality stainless steel dispersal systems. Zanoni Equipment has a 20-year proven track record as the largest manufacturer of stainless steel systems in Brazil and now these systems are available for US operators as well.

We look forward to talking to you at our booth 301 during 2019 NAAA Expo. We hope that you will let us know what TCL can do to help your businesses grow in 2020!

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Zanoni’s Equipment Now Available in the USA Zanoni Equipamentos is a manufacturer of spray systems and support equipment for aviation. In the last two decades, we have been providing solutions for the ag aircraft in Brazil, working with operators to understand the difficulties of the job and to offer the best quality and durable products.

Believing that cooperation between the two biggest agricultural fleets is essential for the evolution of the industry, the company has been participating in the past NAAA conventions, besides working together with foreign partners to develop new technologies in order to provide American pilots our line of products, which includes spray pumps, valves, rotary atomizers, gate boxes and firegates, booms, pipes, strainers, and pumps for aircraft and ground loading.

Zanoni products are already available in the United States through our partners of Turbine Conversions Ltd. We look forward to meeting you in Orlando and to help bring new spray equipment options to American operators.

STAINLESS STEEL SPRAY SYSTEMS FOR AG AVIATION PUMPS, VALVES, GATE BOXES, ROTARY ATOMIZERS, BOOMS, PIPES, AND GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENTS

SPRAYING TECHNOLOGY SINCE 1997

The Brazilian leading manufacturer of aerial spray systems.

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Load a Plane Every Five Minutes Compare any system to Mixmate. That is all we ask. Mixmate offers features not available in any other system at any price.

Mixmate is optimized for speed, accuracy, and price. The simple plumbing lowers cost and is easier to maintain. Mix multiple products simultaneously for speed with accurate flowmeters and scales.

Bruce Van Beek of R & M Spraying said: “I’m impressed with the accuracy of the meters.” Bruce is using a Mixmate system featuring the Mixmate Pro Inductor and a Flow Super Stack with 14 bulk inputs. The Super Stack gives the lowest cost per input connection and was built especially for aerial applicators.

Tracking products from many sources is much easier with the additional inputs to the Mixmate system. Bruce also said: “We have had huge time savings when processing jugs.” The patentpending jug process drains, measures,

and rinses jugs in about 12 seconds.

Mike Cruce of Cruce Aviation is currently using 8 inputs with a Mixmate Flow Double Stack. A manual inductor is used for the jugs. When very few jugs are used, a manual inductor makes sense.

Using as much of your current system as possible keeps system input costs down.

Mike said: “Only a few applicators can afford the expensive mixing systems but most can afford Mixmate.” Also appreciated by Cruce Aviation is the closed system especially for the insecticides, clean working environment, and automated mixing. Mike said: “Bulk products mixed through the Mixmate Flow system eliminated the worker exposure during mixing.” The loading crew now has time to do the load planning which makes the airplanes more efficient.

Our customers say it takes about the same amount of time to mix and load the

chemicals as it takes to refuel. Batches are blended on demand. Batch tanks and premixing are not needed in most cases. It is possible to mix helicopter size batches in seconds. Loading systems and logistics are simplified when mixes happen quickly as they are needed. Conditions change and premixed batches do not.

Mixmate has the flexibility to cover about any mixing situation. Our inductors are especially good for handling jugs and dry products with automated measurements and records. Existing mixing plants can be modernized with Mixmate’s control systems to give new capabilities and speed. Any Mixmate system can easily be expanded at any time as needed so you are not locked into a fixed configuration.

We invite you to give our Praxidyn Team a call. Mixmate may be just the system you have been looking for!

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Chemical Mixing Streamlined!

Mixmate is a product of Praxidyn

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ASI Jet - Our Job is Getting You Back in the Air ASI Jet is an Authorized Thrush Aircraft Dealer, Service Center, and Parts distributor for the US and Canada. We specialize in both new and used aircraft sales; Our sales team has over 45-years of combined aircraft sales experience and we have been a Thrush dealer since 2009! Over the past 10-years we have helped hundreds of operators purchase, sell and maintain their aircraft to the highest standards!

ASI Jet is proud to be an Authorized GE Service Center for the GE-H80 turbine engine. We also have plenty of experience with P&W PT6 and Honeywell (Garrett) TPE-331 engines too!

Our factory trained technicians specialize in doing scheduled maintenance, warranty servicing, wing lower spar cap AD replacement/compliance, airframe skin fabrication, and other major airframe repairs. We are also capable of installing STC’s, GPS systems, airframe option improvements, airframe paint refurbishment, and much more on a wide array of aircraft!

Need parts? We keep a large inventory of parts in stock and use our many relationships throughout the industry to save you time and money. We have the capability to drop ship to your location or wherever you need parts in order to keep you flying! Our job is to get you back in the air so you can do yours!

Come by Booth #405 and see how we can help you!

AIRCRAFT SALES • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE • AIRCRAFT PARTS Tel: 952.941.6255 info@asijet.com asijet.com

Centrally located at KHCD airport in Hutchinson, Minnesota.

ASI Jet is an Authorized Thrush Aircraft Dealer and Service Center with over 30 years of experience. Specializing in New and Used Aircraft Sales, Heavy Airframe Maintenance and Installations, Wing Spar AD compliance, Parts support, and More! Give us a call, we are here to work for YOU!

Lighting Up The World

A Letter of Thanks from Bright Portal Special Thank You to our customers! We are celebrating 10 years of successfully lighting up airport runways and taxiways all across the U.S.A. and abroad with our BrightPortal SOLAR Powered LED Markers. We are in the final stages of FAA certification on our fixtures and look forward to celebrating many more years of serving our customers.

Again, Thank You and May God Bless!

Sincerely, Tim & Patti Cowsert BrightPortal Resources, LLC 979/270-1655 tim@brightportalresources.com

Visit Bright Portal at Booth# 735 in Orlando

“Celebrating 10 Years” Our SOLAR Powered LED’s will light up helicopter landing pads, asphalt, concrete, turf or sod runways and taxiways and any area on your property that needs the safety of light.

At BrightPortal, we offer a cost effective and safety enhanced lighting solution.

Solar LED’s Info • • • • • • • • • • • •

Maintenance Free Fixtures Efficient In Extreme Weather Batteries Charge In (4) Hours In Sun LED’S Operate All Night (Dusk To Dawn) Once Cycled A Few Days LED Brightness = Visible Over 1/2 Mile LED’s Available: Flashing Or Continuous Mode Applied On Asphalt Concrete Turf Or Dirt Designate Airport Fueling Stations Designate Airport Hangers Used On Airport Runways Marine Sea Plane Landing Areas Landing / Boat Dock Markers

Tim Cowsert tim@brightportalresources.com 979-270-1655 BrightPortalResources.com

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Eagle Vistas Sets the Standard for Ag Pilot Training Eagle Vistas is an advocate of Ag Pilot Minimum Standards, setting professional standards for agricultural pilots. Ask our graduates about us. We train from 0 Time, Private, Commercial, Instrument, Fixed Wing and Helicopter Ag Pilot, and Turbine Transitions. Located in Inverness, FL, 1 hour from NAAA Convention in Orlando. Schedule a visit before or after the show!

Our new Tandem Trainer is a Cessna 305E-L19. The 305A was a purpose-built Cessna agricultural aircraft. The tandem orientation provides a relevant “center of the Universe” perspective for Ag Pilot training and great stance transition to other first-seat Cessna Ag Planes. A constant speed prop and Continental 0470-15 give the 305 power to train under simulated conditions and is equipped with a spray handle, a Bantam GPS/ lightbar, and smoke for drift study. We also utilize a Single Place Pawnee, a Dual AgCat, with Turbine Transitions available.

Eagle Vistas has an Ag Pilot Slalom Course which allows us to provide supervised solo practice in a controlled environment with options for practical lessons: emergency jettison, counting rows, initial swathing, and GPS with swathing.

For the second year in a row, Eagle Vistas Randy Berry served as volunteer speaker at AirVenture Forums where we hosted over 50 individuals with interest in Agricultural Aviation, pilot or operator. See eaglevistas.com and our videos. Booth 500.

Improve occupant protection with AmSafe Aviation inflatable restraints.

AmSafe Airbags are the ultimate upgrade for crash survivability.

Easy to install and provides superior protection.

Contact AmSafe Customer Service Phone: (602) 850-2850 E-Mail: CustomerService-New@AMSAFE.com 1043 N. 47th Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85043

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Booth #602 & #604

www.midcont.com • 800-325-0885

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Knowledge. Trust. Partner.

Neal Aircraft has been serving the general and ag aviation industry for over 70 years. The Neal family has been dedicated to providing expert knowledge, reliable service and being a trusted partner to everyone that we serve.

We have a team ready to help with a customized solution to address your technical and maintenance issues that will ensure your aircraft is up and flying as quickly as possible, wherever you are.

Whether you need a new aircraft, used aircraft or parts; we are easy to reach with a simple phone call, email or text - we are here for you.

Larry Neal passed his knowledge and his approach to life of working hard for you to his son Robert. Robert has now taken over and will be passing on that legacy to his children. The Neal Aircraft family values the partnership with their customers and it continues long after the sale has been completed. Maintaining that high commitment of service is our promise to you.

Neal Aircraft operates from the Slaton Municipal Airport in Slaton, Texas. Neal Aircraft is built on years of experience and a deep understanding of our customer’s needs. We have a large, diverse parts inventory at our location and the ability to purchase larger quantities. As an authorized Air Tractor dealer, we are able to offer our customers more value.

Neal Aircraft has come a long way over the last 70 years and our customers have been big part of shaping our growth. We listen and understand our customer’s needs, it’s what we have done since day one. And it’s what we will always do! We will work hard for you and we are dedicated to keeping you flying.

Neal Aircraft is a proud member and supporter of NAAA. Come by and hangout with us and rest your feet for awhile at our booth #808.

KNOWLEDGEABLE Come hangout with us at booth #808 nealaircraft.com • 806.828.5292

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Maintenance on Reliable Engines

Do You Know MORE? 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 inspection of the hot section, inspection of the compressor 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.

For all of you that know MORE, thank you for your recognition, support and continued efforts in keeping the PT6A engines alive!

Our 50th year www.skytractor.com

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2020 Marks 50th year that Sky Tractor has been serving Red River Valley farmers in North Dakota With the later acquisition of Sky Tractor, (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 guarantees to thrive with the continuing enhancements for all ag aircraft.

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.

This year’s ag air exposition may come earlier on the calendar, but with a great location like Orlando, and a convention agenda packed with exciting events, we just can’t wait to see you there!

As always stop by for your commemorative coffee mug. We will have all your favorites on hand at our booth #1206 – see you there!

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SprayTender.com Combines ChemBlade ES and QuickDraw Mixing Technology

ChemBlade Enclosed System (ES) is a completely closed transfer system for processing chemical jugs.

Speed, accuracy and zero operator exposure in chemical mixing is the ultimate goal. Find this trifecta at SprayTender.com.

SureFire has been the market leader in mixing solutions since the release of the QuickDraw in 2014. This past July SureFire Ag, the inventor and manufacturer of QuickDraw partnered with Eck Fabrication to bring the ChemBlade and QuickDraw together.

“We have created SprayTender.com” says Matt Wolters Product Manager and co-founder of SureFire Ag. “This is now the one-stop-shop for all needs related to mixing and loading spray batches.”

ChemBlade Enclosed System (ES) is a completely closed transfer system for processing chemical jugs. “You simply put the jug in the “ES”, close the lid and press the start button. 15 seconds later the jug is complete empty and clean” Wolters

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continued. “There is not another mixing system available that eliminates all operator exposure and provides the speed required to be practical in the time-is-money environment of aerial application.”

“This spring we tested the ChemBlade ES with QuickDraw at Sunflower Aero (Atwood, KS) during the spring wheat fungicide run. That experience was tremendous. When you pair the two systems together you can mix any load without any exposure – no splatter, no splash – zero exposure.

As is the case with most operators Sunflower uses chemical in totes when possible, however due to availability or working as contractor to other retailers, they also process a lot of jugs. Not only was the process faster and the loaders not exposed to chemical, but the jugs were cleaner and ready for recycling.

Chemical Mixing Systems The most accurate and fastest solutions for mixing from bulk totes and for processing jugs. Use them together or independently. We’ll work with you to design the best mixing system for your needs.

New QuickDraw 3000 11” Ultra Bright Display Experience Live Working Demos 4 Carrier Blending NAAA 2019 QuickDraw Cloud Work Orders API Data Exchange Advanced Record Keeping

Fast & Zero Exposure Jug Processing 1. Load Full Jug 2. Press Button 3. 15 Seconds later remove clean jug NO Operator Exposure!

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NAAA Ag Aviation Expo General Session Features

Aerial Imaging Diversification for your Business & Trends in Global Crop Protection Products

Explore the future of the aerial application industry by examining trends in the global crop protection product industry and across agriculture.

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The 2019 Ag Aviation Expo November 18-21 will feature the premiere trade show for agricultural aviation, great networking opportunities and a great lineup of speakers and events! One of the most educational and informational sessions taking place will be the NAAA General Session on Tuesday, November 19, beginning at 9:45 a.m. The 2019 General Session will explore the future of the aerial application industry by examining trends in the global crop protection product industry and across agriculture. After that big-picture assessment of the global marketplace in the first half of the session, NAAA will take a closer look at aerial imaging as a diversification option for aerial applicators.

Dr. Matthew Phillips, a leading consultant and data analyst in the agrochemical and seeds industries, will lead off the General Session by providing his assessment of the global crop protection market and where companies are headed after a spate of mergers between the major crop protection product manufacturers has reshaped the industry.

Dr. Phillips earned a doctorate in animal metabolism and biochemistry from the University of Reading. At the outset of his career he worked on animal metabolism and residue studies for the registration of agrochemicals and veterinary products. Subsequently he became an analyst of agricultural input companies and markets for investment banks and agri-chemical companies.

He co-founded Phillips McDougall, which became a leading consultancy and data analysis company in the agrochemical and seeds industries. Now Dr. Phillips is a consultant/advisor to AgbioInvestor providing news and analysis covering the global crop protection and seeds and traits industries.

Phillips is looking forward to sharing his research on the crop protection product industry and putting

it into context for aerial applicators at the Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando.

Next during the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo General Session will be Ofir Schlam, co-founder & CEO of Taranis, an international agricultural remote sensing and imaging company. Similar to other ag imaging companies, Taranis utilizes satellites, manned aircraft, and UAVs to provide images of various resolutions. Satellite images provide lowerresolution images over a large area, while manned aircraft are used to collect higher-resolution images with more detail for smaller areas.

What makes Taranis unique, however, is its lowlevel scouting sampling. This imaging is conducted at low altitudes just above the crop. Rather than attempt to image the entire field at this level, images are instead taken systematically across the field.

This is like any other type of IPM scouting program, except the Taranis method generates far more sampling points in much less time. The images from the satellites, higher-resolution imaging, and lowlevel scouting are used together to create a detailed image of field conditions and plant health.

The exciting part is that the low-level scouting imagery can be used to identify and map pests.

These maps just don’t indicate a field has a pest problem—they identify exactly what that pest is, whether it be insects, weeds and diseases. All are identified by Taranis and they map it for the grower. A digital map showing pest type, location and density can be created and used to make informed decisions on when and where applications should be made. Prescription maps for variable rate applications can be easily developed from the images and data.

While that sounds amazing, the most exciting part is the potential for agricultural aircraft to be a part of this program. Currently GA aircraft and

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UAVs are being used to capture the scouting level images. The low-level nature of these images, however, is perfectly suited to being captured by agricultural aircraft. Taranis is currently developing a pod that can be mounted on agricultural aircraft for this very purpose.

This could lead to a new revenue source for aerial applicators where ag pilots would simply fly the field, take the images and send them to Taranis for processing. There is no need to learn how to operate complicated software for image processing or map creation. That is all handled by Taranis.

The potential also exists for an aerial operation to become more than just the source of the images. A precision application of a pesticide begins with scouting the field to identify the pest and determine the best option for control and ends when the application is made. Agricultural aircraft have traditionally and obviously played the end role. If they can be utilized at the beginning to scout the field, perhaps aerial applicators can become more involved in the entire pesticide application process and offer their customers a complete pest control solution. Come listen to Taranis at the 2019 General Session and see if its technology has a potential place in your operation.

Taranis CEO, Ofir Schlam is a fourth-generation farmer.

Raised in Israel, he comes from a family of farmers who have grown cotton and wheat for the last four generations. His professional career started when he began his B.Sc. in Math & Computer Science at the age of 16 as part of a program for outstanding students at BIU and graduated Summa Cum Laude at the age of 19. For his military service, Ofir served in an elite technological unit of the Prime Minister’s Office, where he was involved in developing and leading ground-breaking technology projects. During that time he also earned his M.Sc in cryptography at age of 22. Ofir moved up in the organization and in his last position before starting Taranis he managed an R&D department of 15 software engineers on classified projects.

Ofir and his three co-founders started Taranis in 2015 with a mission to help farmers protect their crops more efficiently.

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Our wide network of sites in the USA means more hands on deck during AOG events. Plus, our large inventory and engine rental pool reduces downtime to keep you flying.

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TAE Aerospace acquires Ag Air Turbines and continues US expansion TAE Aerospace announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ag Air Turbines, a turboprop engine MRO company based in Midvale, Idaho. This latest acquisition continues the Australianbased company’s expansion into the US market which saw Copper State Turbine Engine Company and Propulsion Controls Company join TAE Aerospace in February this year.

TAE Aerospace CEO Andrew Sanderson said that all three companies have outstanding capabilities and reputations in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the Honeywell TPE331 engine and its associated fuel controls and components.

“When we combine the strengths of our US teams with our long history and experience with the TPE331 in Asia Pacific, it puts us in the best position of any company globally to look after these engines for operators.

“We are fortunate to receive strong support from Honeywell as a result of our position as the world’s largest authorized TPE331 provider, and it’s great that we can pass on the benefits of that support to our customers in the US,” Sanderson said.

TAE Aerospace Vice President of US Operations, Larry Lowry said that the company already had a great reputation in the Australian ag market, and that this acquisition brings valuable market knowledge to its US business.

“We are currently in a strong position with ag operators in Australia where we service around 90% of the market.

“Adding the ag market knowledge, reputation and experience of the Ag Air Turbines team will be very valuable as we grow our customer base here, and will help make ag a strong market sector for us around the world,” Lowry said.

“Ag Air Tubines’ existing customers will also benefit from the wider range of services we can provide, including PT6 engine and component MRO.” Lowry said that the former owner of Ag Air Turbines, Katie Bane will lead the new US Ag division of TAE Aerospace. She will be joined by husband, Garrett Bane and father, Bruce Hubler as key members of the team.

Speaking about the move, Bane said: “Ag aviation is a passion I’ve shared with my family for many years and our focus has always been on providing the very best service for our customers.

“This exciting transition gives us the capacity to offer even more support to our customers, and we are thrilled to continue our proud tradition in the US ag market as part of TAE Aerospace,” she said.

With this latest acquisition, TAE Aerospace now has five sites across North America in Scottsdale, AZ, Kansas City, MO, Anchorage, AK, New Braunfels, TX and Midvale, ID.

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Quicker Night Vision Modification on the AT-802/602 and Previously Approved Models With hundreds of Air Tractor 802A and 602 operators seeking ways to extend the utility of their aircraft, many are considering the benefits of implementing night vision program.

Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) has worked with numerous agricultural operations and one firefighting operation flying the AT-802A or AT-602 to implement NVG programs.

The certification process includes acquiring the NVG goggles, conducting pilot training, and modifying aircraft lighting. ASU works closely with operators to schedule installations when their busy season wraps up.

The installation takes six to 12 weeks on average. The first step is an aircraft survey with detailed photos of all lit equipment.

ASU designs custom drawings of your aircraft for approval by the FAA or aviation authority. Upon approval, ASU manufactures the custom parts and schedules a certified technician to install the NVIS lighting at your location or at ASU in Boise, Idaho. The FAA will then certify your aircraft, which can vary between three to eight weeks depending on the FAA schedule. The AT-802A and AT-602 as well as the PZL M18 and Thrush S2R Series have been certified and will be approved faster than models that haven’t.

The aircraft will then be returned to service and ASU will provide all logs, 337s, complete packet of drawings and all certification documentation in hard copy and electronic form for your records.

NVG pilots enjoy a more consistent schedule, and extended hours of operation with fewer disruptions from field workers or traffic, improved product application, and a quicker return on their investment.

ASU invites you to learn more and earn CEU credits (available in certain states) at the NAAA education session, Night Operations Safety with NVGs, Thursday, Nov. 21, 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

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P&WC 850 SHP STC - “The Sweet Spot”

The Cascade Pressure Cowl continues to be a must-have for the owner/operator to protect their operational investment.

The golf ball goes the farthest when it is hit in the sweet spot. Cascade hits the “sweet spot” with the P&WC PT6A-41/42 850 SHP STC kits to upgrade the 500-gallon Thrush and Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. This STC upgrade increases your acres per hour and the profitability of your business.

Operating ag aircraft at higher elevations or higher temperatures is where this upgrade will really increase productivity. The PT6A-41/42 turbine from P&WC has been the foundation that has made the King Air B200 the most successful business aircraft in the world. The prolific success of the King Air has made the PT6A-41/42 engines, parts and pricing readily available. The increase in performance for Cascade’s earlier STC for the Air Tractor AT502/502B and now the 500-gallon Thrush models is significant.

The PT6A-41/42 maintains continuous 850 SHP up to 106° OAT which increases safety margins and eliminates downloading on high temperature days.

The 850 SHP turbine is the power “sweet” spot for the 500-gallon ag aircraft. This conversion kit is

complete with the Cascade Pressure Cowl which has been proven to deliver more clean air and protects the turbine in harsh environments, reducing ITT temps and fuel consumption. The Pressure Cowl also delivers on maintenance with easy access to service both the air filtration and the fuel nozzles with no FOD history. The Cascade Pressure Cowl continues to be a must-have for the owner/operator to protect their operational investment. Cascade Aircraft Conversions continues to offer products to benefit the ag market. Give Cascade a call for these or other performance products to make your business more profitable.

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Kimmel Aviation Insurance arose in 1972 from a need to write hard-tofind and much needed insurance on cropdusters. The insurance side of the business started very pragmatically as customers were coming to the Kimmel Aviation Ag Aircraft dealership to trade in their $500 converted Super Cubs and Stearmans for the more productive and shiny new Cessna Ag Wagons and Ag Trucks. The $20,000 price tag and the ever evolving regulatory environment in the early 1970s mandated that all certified applicators must carry a minimum liability insurance policy or a bond of $10,000. Cessna Finance also wanted to make sure their loans were protected.

Very few companies would insure ag aircraft back in the early 1970s.

So Dorothy Kimmel made it her mission to find that coverage for their customers. From its humble beginnings, the insurance part of the business grew and in 1972 formally incorporated Kimmel Aviation Insurance Agency, Inc..

Over the years, Dorothy Kimmel has received numerous industry awards including, but not limited to MAAA Outstanding Service Award – 1975, MAAA President’s Award – 1985, WMAAA President, 15 years WMAAA Director to the WNAAA, WNAAA Vice Pres. 1991, WNAAA President 1992, Lee Abide Award – 1998, Arkansas (AAAA) Distinguished service award 2006, MAAA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award – 2006.

In addition, Dorothy also served on numerous committees and served both the NAAA and MAAA for each

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of her 45+ years as a member of both organizations. Her most outstanding achievement was to raise a family of four boys, all who entered the ag aviation field and chose career paths closely related to ag aviation.

Although Dorothy is still active in the agency, her youngest son, Frank Kimmel, took over the day to day operations of Kimmel Aviation Insurance Agency in 2004. Frank brings with him 14,000 hours of flying experience including 8000+ as an ag pilot. Frank also has his own pedigree of accomplishments including , 1992 John Horne Memorial Safety award (NAAA), Novartis Leadership training delegate – 1998, NAAA Related Service Award – 2008, Arkansas (AAAA) Outstanding Service Award 2008, and the MAAA Allied Industry Associate of the year 2010.

In addition to the ag association awards, Frank was elected by his aviation insurance peers to serve on the Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) Board of Directors in 2005. He served as the Director of the Domestic Agents and Brokers Division until he was elected Vice President of the AIA in 2009 and then AIA President for 2011 – 2012. As you can see, it is true when their ads say, “When you need a respected voice to work for you, “The Kimmel’s Have You Covered”!”

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Fuel Efficiency, Maintenance Savings and Higher Production Trademarks of the TPE331 Engine Upgrade Turbine Installation has specialized in Honeywell TPE331 engine upgrades since it’s beginning currently marketing 2 STC’d upgrades The efficiency of these upgrades is coming in the form of lower fuel consumption, lower scheduled maintenance costs and the ability to haul a full hopper in all conditions optimizing the efficiency of the airframe.

The AT-802-14 has been in service with the national S.E.A.T. program providing unparalleled performance in the 800-gallon class. The M18 Dromader TPE331-10/11 powered aircraft continuing to prove the benefits and performance of this powerplant to operators all over the world.

All agricultural operators can realize the fuel efficiency, maintenance savings and increased production this engine combination has to offer. Visit or website to monitor these upgrades and be the first to read about our new Honeywell TPE331 engine installations.

We would be glad to discuss all your available options should you stop by our booth 222 in Orlando.

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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 11,000 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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Field Results Show it Pays to Take Control™

by Dennis Gardisser, WRK of Arkansas, dgardisser@wrkofar.com

Control™ has also been one of the top contenders in replicated research evaluations under a wide range of operating speeds and setups.

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t’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks, but every once in a while, I come upon something that is worth repeating. I’m sure many of you have heard the 80-10-10 story that I tell when it comes to drift reduction products: 80 percent of the time nothing happens, 10 percent of the time the result is worse, and 10 percent of the time there is a definite improvement.

For years, Arkansas Operation S.A.F.E. clinics have included one day of field evaluations of locally favored drift mitigation aids. The data has been quite sporadic and probably a reflection of the variety of setups, weather conditions, mixing procedures, and operating variables. With all that said, Control™ from GarrCo Products, Inc. has consistently shown positive results.

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material I’ve ever used”, “Very easy to mix and load”, “I see improved efficacy” and “The material that I used to get on the windshield is gone” add validity to Control’s real world performance.

Mixing and compatibility are one of the major issues with any drift reduction additive. Arkansas operators attest to the ease of mixing with Control™ under a wide range of solution characteristics.

There are a lot of products available for drift mitigation and application efficiency. I encourage every applicator to check out all available data and select a product that has been thoroughly evaluated for optimum performance.

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Orlando Fun We know there are a lot of fun activities, attractions and events in Orlando; therefore, we’re offering our great room rate at Rosen Shingle Creek for three days before and three days after the Ag Aviation expo dates.

Your #1 resource to research all the fun things to do in and around Orlando is Visit Orlando www. visitorlando.com.

Travel Agent Assistance If you would like to add a pre- or postconference stay at Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resort, Ag Aviation Expo attendees may contact Pam Townsend, travel agent and owner of Neverland Destinations. With two years as a tour guide at Walt Disney World and five years as a travel agent specializing in Universal and Disney destinations, Pam will help you plan your schedule around the conference using the special rate tickets for conference attendees. She can assist with hotel selection (night of 11/16 or before this date and

11/22 and after the Ag Aviation Expo), dining reservations, Fastpass+ suggestions, and more for a seamless, worry-free, and magical theme park vacation. Please feel free to email her at pam@ NeverlandDestinations.com.

Discounted Attraction Tickets for Ag Aviation Expo Attendees Rosen Shingle Creek offers discounts for multiday ticket purchases to all attractions in Orlando, except for Disney. Once you’re onsite, you can visit the Universal Studios desk for discount tickets and complimentary transportation between Shingle Creek and Universal Studios. Discount tickets are for multiple days, not single days. Complimentary transportation as of April 2019.

Visit Orlando is offering discounted tickets to many Orlando attractions, including Disney for Ag Aviation Expo attendees; For more details agaviation.orlandomeetinginfo.com. Enjoy these attractions in advance or after the Ag Aviation Expo!

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FLOOR PLAN Aero Innovations......................................... 317 Aero Turbine Components Inc....................... 224 AeroFlow Inc............................................ 1113 AeroLEDs................................................... 830 AgAir Update............................................. 718 Ag Container Recycling Council.................... 711 Ag-Nav Inc............................................... 1201 AgAviation School....................................... 503 AgriData Inc............................................... 729 Agrinautics............................................... 1210 AgriSmart Information Systems LLC.............. 200 Air Tractor Inc............................................. 911 Aircraft Spruce & Specialty........................... 835 ASI Jet Sales LLC........................................ 405 AssuredPartners Aerospace.......................... 425 Auger Dan LLC........................................... 207 Aviation Hose Shop..................................... 403 Aviation Products Systems......................... 1107 Aviation Specialties Unlimited.................... 1312 Battlefords Airspray................................... 1300 BrightPortal Resources LLC.......................... 735 Cascade Aircraft Conversions LLC................. 927 CD Aviation Services................................... 223 Chem-Man by DataSmart............................ 905 Covington Aircraft....................................... 723 Dallas Airmotive......................................... 307 Davidon..................................................... 308 Desser Tire and Rubber Company................. 206 Devils Lake Aero Service.............................. 901 DynaNav Systems Inc ................................. 823 Eagle Vistas............................................... 500

Kawak Aviation Technologies........................ 924

Queen Bee Air Specialties.......................... 1022

Electronics International Inc......................... 930

Kimmel Aviation Insurance........................... 902

R. T. Turbines Inc........................................ 805

Engine Overhaul Services............................. 101

Lane Aviation............................................. 819

Raven Industries......................................... 218

Falcon Insurance Agency Inc........................ 600

MidContinent Aircraft Corporation................. 602

RED Aircraft............................................... 433

Farm Air Inc............................................. 1119

Mosquito Products LLC................................ 714

S & T Aircraft Accessories Inc....................... 709

Frost Flying Inc........................................... 801

NAAA........................................................ 701

Satloc........................................................ 607

Garrco..................................................... 1111

National Flight Services Inc.......................... 332

Sky Tractor LLC........................................ 1206

GE Aviation................................................ 217

Neal Aircraft Inc......................................... 808

Southeastern Aircraft Sales.......................... 907

Hancock Enterprises Inc.............................. 213

North Star Aviation Inc................................ 617

Souther Field Aviation................................. 615

Insero........................................................ 901

Omaha Airplane Supply............................... 306

Spidertracks North America Limited.............. 733

Intercontinental Jet Service Corporation......... 412

PowerLift Hydraulic Doors............................ 430

Standard Aero............................................ 304

Isolair........................................................ 527

Pratt & Whitney Canada.............................. 715

Storm Aeronautics....................................... 318

Jetset Airmotive Co Inc................................ 101

Praxidyn.................................................. 1101

SureFire Ag Systems Inc............................ 1217

Kansas Aviation.......................................... 831

Prime Turbines........................................... 926

TAE Aerospace USA.................................. 1301

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Tennessee Aircraft Co Inc............................. 829 TracMap.................................................... 526 Transland LLC............................................ 607 Tulsa Aircraft Engines.................................. 623 Turbine Conversions LTD.............................. 301 Turbine Installations LLC.............................. 222 Turbine Standard LTD................................ 1302 Turbines Inc............................................... 317 Turbopower LLC......................................... 228 uAvionix Corporation................................... 731 Valley Air Crafts.......................................... 922 Zee Systems Inc......................................... 214 Zanoni....................................................... 300

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Educational Sessions in Orlando Sunday, November 17 4:45 - 6:15 p.m.

Monday, November 18 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Compaass Rose Attend this session if you’re new to the industry or interested in becoming an ag pilot. Compaass Rose provides professional support and direction for newbies and those who want to learn more.

Additional details on agaviation.org.

Equipment for Improving Application Accuracy Attend this session to learn about aerial application technologies that are aimed at improving the efficacy of applications and reducing off-target movement. Below are companies that have been invited to speak and there will be time left for Q&A. Moderator: Brad Fritz, USDA-ARS Panelists: • AeroFlow • Aventech • Capstan • Taranis (invited) • Transland/CP Nozzles

Monday, November 18 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Educational Sessions are organized by NAAA with assistance from its Allied Industry Committee to provide information of general interest to the aerial application industry.

FAA & Low-Level Obstacles Session A panel of professionals from the FAA and UAV industry will discuss the efforts underway to safely integrate low-level obstacles into the national airspace system, such as UAVs and towers. It will also focus on other ag aviation maintenance and operations issues. The panel discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A. Insurance 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 and Tulsa Aircraft Engines. Best operating experience/ guidance and Q&A. Please come prepared to ask questions and learn all you can.

AG-NAV Session: AgMission: Flight Planning for Aerial Applications​ Many fields may look similar or the same on the ground. Pilots can fly to the field and make a new area for spray by visually checking the boundary, then enter the A-B line. This requires the pilot to be familiar with the areas and be able to identify the fields precisely; therefore, more time is required to fly and it is easy to make a mistake. A better way to prepare for the spray mission is to make spray fields and maps in your office and send them to the guidance system. The AgMission webapp created

by AgNav will help pilots create flight planning very easily and it’s handy no matter where you are. Why not make technologies to work for you? Come to the AgNav session to see how you can plan for a safe and productive flight.

Speaker: Lai Nguyen, P.Eng., AG-NAV Inc.

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TPE331 Session An industry panel comprised of representatives from the OEM (Honeywell), designated overhaul 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.

BASF Session: Introducing Veltyma Fungicide from BASF ​ Veltyma fungicide from BASF will change the fungicide market. This new fungicide brings a new level of application flexibility and consistency of performance to increase the fungicide acreage, like BASF did with the introduction of Headline fungicide over a decade ago. This education session will review the application specifics and product performance details to prepare attendees for the 2020 season. The education session will include a panel discussion with an applicator, grower and BASF representatives to discuss the Veltyma experience of trial applications from the 2019 season. Together we can look forward to a successful 2020 season and the growth of the aerial applied fungicide market.

Moderator: Matt Malone, Product Manager, BASF Speakers/Panelists: • Paula Halabicki, Technical Marketing Manager, BASF • Following Paula’s presentation will be a panel.

Panelists will be announced soon.

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Monday, November 18 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19 7 - 8:30 a.m.

PT6 Session An industry panel comprised of representatives from Pratt & Whitney Canada, designated overhaul facilities and other PT6A overhaul facilities. New technical data will be provided, as well as Q&A for attendees.

Moderator: Fletcher Sharp, Covington Aircraft Engines

Transland Breakfast & Seminar Current tips and techniques for aerial dispersal.

Presenter: Alan Haigood, Business Manager, Satloc

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 stage for applications, safety considerations, and label guidelines relevant to aerial application. New products as well as existing products will be covered. Attend this session to learn about the latest and greatest products that can be applied using agricultural aircraft.

Storm Aeronautics Session: Safety Advancements in Ag Aviation Jared will be speaking on safety in ag aviation highlighting the Storm Cutters and Storm Shield.

Speaker: Jared Storm “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 quickhitting 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.

Wednesday, November 20 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!

Presenter: Jeff Reabe, Reabe Aircraft Improvement Chem-Man 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. QuickBooks interface, inventory tracking, chemical database, weather importing and customer notifications are just a few things we offer at Chem-Man. Our development team is continually offering new features to make your life easier and also be more compliant.

Speaker: Regina Farmer, Datasmart Software Pratt & Whitney Canada Engine Services Pratt and Whitney welcomes PT6 owners and maintainers to an open session where we will present our aftermarket services and solutions such as Warranty claim process, FAST and OilAT. Speaker: Yves Houde, PT6A Customer Manager USDA Aerial Image Processing Workshop If you are interested in knowing a little more about remote sensing technology or plan to take aerial imagery using your aircraft or drones, this workshop will

show you the kind of camera systems you can assemble or purchase for your aircraft. We will also show you how to use the free Mission Planner software to create your flight plans before you take imagery using your aircraft. Then we will demonstrate how to use the commercial image processing software Pix4DMapper to process the images acquired with a two-camera imaging system. Specifically, we will show you how to mosaic the images and create normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) maps and prescription maps for precision application. All participants are welcome to attend the workshop.

For those of you who are interested in gaining some hands-on experience on image processing, please contact Chenghai Yang to receive the instructions for downloading the software and sample images.

Instructor: Chenghai Yang, USDA-ARS, Aerial Application Technology Research Unit, College Station, TX

Wednesday, November 20 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

Turbine Conversions Session: Improve your bottom line with new opportunities in dispersal systems This is a rare opportunity to learn from two leaders in technology from the two largest Agricultural Aviation segments in the world; USA and Brazil. Learn about new opportunities to improve your profit margin by adding high quality dispersal equipment to your business. Variable Rate Gates and Firegates can expand your services offered to your current clients and attract new clients. New options in high quality spray systems can improve your improve your bottom line.

Bill & Sergio will be eager to hear your challenges and answer questions on how they can best support you and your Ag Operations.

Speakers: • Bill Hatfield - Owner of Turbine Conversions, Ltd • Sergio Zanoni - Owner of Zanoni Equipmentos

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Raven Slingshot Session (formerly AgSync): Find Your 20! How Raven’s Connected Workflow featuring AgSync will make you more efficient and profitable.

Come Discover Your 20! Paul and Clay will show you how the Raven Connected Workflow can save you 20% or more in your operations. Experience the upgraded tools available to increase your profit margin by getting your planes into the air faster.

Faster workflow means faster invoicing, less time for more profit.

Speakers: Paul Welbig – Director of Business Development, Raven Applied Technologies; and Clay Rassi – Sales Manager, Raven Applied Technologies CapstanAg Systems Session CapstanAG SwathPRO Aerial Application System.

Speaker: Dr. Andrew Holtz, Engineering Manager for CapstanAG

Wednesday, November 20 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Compaass Rose Attend this session if you’re new to the industry or interested in becoming an ag pilot. Compaass Rose provides professional support and direction for newbies and those who want to learn more.

Insero Session: AgPilotX – A New Generation of Guidance​ Discussion about Apple iPad/iPhone and wireless technologies used for guidance, rate control and data movement in Aerial Application. Attend and hear from a panel of individuals with decades of experience as technology leaders for the agricultural industry.

Speakers: Greg Guyette, Anthony Fay and David Dewil uAvionix Session – ADS-B Is Drone Repellent ​ uAvionix will present a strategy for Universal Equipage on both manned and unmanned aircraft to promote safer skies.

Speaker: Christian Ramsey, President

Thursday, November 21 8:45 - 10:15 a.m.

Thrush Aircraft: Being the Best Speaker: Eric Rojek

The NAAREF Safety Session will examine safety elements through a different lens. The program “Relationship Drift: A look at how personal relationships affect pilot decision making and safety” will be a 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.

3:30 - 4:45 p.m ASU Session: 2019 Night Operations Safety with NVGs Attendees will leave the session with and understanding of the benefits of flying at night (Operational, environmental and community), safety benefits of using NVGs and ongoing considerations of sustaining NVG operations. This session will cover the benefits of nighttime aerial application, improving nighttime operation safety with NVGS, requirements of NVG operations, including goggles, training, aircraft modification, regulatory considerations and equipment/personnel scheduling and keys to sustainment, including goggle certification, conformity, marketing your NVG program and addressing community concerns.

Speaker: Twain Josephson, ASU

3:30 - 4:45 p.m DynaNav Session: New Generation GPS guidance with integration of Flow Control systems and other Automation This session will cover the following topics: • GPS/GNSS now and in the future for accurate navigation and recording. How accurate is accurate?

• Guidance display technology: Lightbar and placement, Graphical displays and Heads Up Display (HUD).

• Integrating Flow Control systems for dry and liquid for accurate results. Variable rate and its limitations. Various Flow control methodologies and their advantages.

• Creating polygons for application areas, and generating the different forms of as-applied maps. Data storage and integrity in the aircraft and in the office.

Speaker: Reg Moen

10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Air Tractor Factory Update Speaker: Jim HIrsch Air Tractor will provide an update from the factory on production, customer service and parts, new products and improvements, maintenance tips, and service letters.

Booth #602 & #604

1:15 - 3:15 p.m.

NAAREF Safety Session - Significant Others Invited!!

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AeroLEDs Innovative LED Lighting Options Ideal for Bird Strike Avoidance in Low Altitude Flying BOISE, Idaho – AeroLEDs’ integrated WigWag pattern for enhanced anti-collision visibility.

AeroLEDs’ continues to take full advantage of LED capabilities with the integrated WigWag feature contained in various models of their aviation lighting products. Since LEDs offer the advantage of instantaneous ‘ON’, it provides a very immediate and distinct visual cue to other aircraft and birds and thereby potentially reducing the risk of air to air collisions and bird strikes.

AeroLEDs lights dissipate minimal heat and, unlike legacy lighting, are unaffected by continuous on/off cycles associated with WigWag operation.

Since LEDs are solid-state, they are vibration and shock resistant and have an anticipated service life of over 30,000 hours of operation, eliminating the cost of frequent light replacements.

LEDs are solidstate, they are vibration and shock resistant.

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Driven by the desire to reach new heights in performance and function, AeroLEDs set out in 2005 to redefine the expectations of aviation lighting. AeroLEDs introduced the world’s first all-LED-based aircraft lights, forever changing the aerospace lighting market and raising the standard for performance and quality.

Stop by Booth 830 in Orlando, Florida

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SunSpot 46-4580

Landing/Taxi/ Recognition Light • PMA’d & STC Certified • EASA approved • Drop-in replacement for 450w GE4580 • Lumens 19,250 • Candela 250,000 • 175watts • Built-in PULSE feature option for miles of recognition – draws half the power

Pulsar NSP

Navigation, Strobe, Position lights • Sold as a pair with mount brackets • No Power Supply required • TSO approved Pulsar NS series, SunTail, and SunBeacon II

www.AeroLEDs.com

DESIGNED & MADE IN

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Can You Imagine!!! New Tech Solutions!

Imagine your operation having a complete private and secure communication and data system that can connect all your company personnel and roving assets, aircraft, no matter where they are, and do the following: 1. Multiple private conversations going on at the same time, such as the Aircraft is talking to the Loader truck, the Office can be talking to the hangar crew individually or as a group, or you need to talk to your parts person that can be in the next State picking up parts, all without interfering with any of these other conversations. AS MANY combinations as required. Private and Secure.

2. All crew, Aircraft, loader trucks, etc. using the system have GPS tracking locations being broadcast for geo referencing between each other and also to the base system.

3. No longer a need for Company paid Cell phones when using the private LTE Communications system.

4. If required, any individual or talk group can join in on other conversations as needed.

5. These conversations can be either Push to Talk or FullDuplex, just like your cell phone.

6. You can add into this private communication network, IP Phones, WLAN Radios or even Satellite Phones.

7. As well, you can assign desired cell phones to have connectivity within this private secure communications network.

8. You can have operation bases anywhere and they all have direct communications within your organization. One in Georgia the other in California. One in Arkansas another in Australia. Just select the person or the talk group you need to talk to and push the button and talk, you are instantly live.

9. You do not have to depend on a tower network, your operation can be in Texas and your aircraft in Iowa and you and the aircraft/pilot are in direct communications with your organization.

10. More importantly, this is also a private and secure data network to pass your information directly amongst the data group. Using the DynaNav AirAg Office connectivity solution, you can send jobs directly to the assigned aircraft and receive the job data directly from the aircraft without being on the public internet or going through a service providers computer system, it is a private direct wireless connection to your own private system.

11. All your communication devices have GPS location that can be seen on a map wherever they are. You could have your aircraft operating in any state and your engineer on the road to meet the pilot and aircraft, and instantly know where they all are.

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12. Even better, is your private secure communications data network has a higher priority than the cell phones, as such if a cell site is having heavy traffic, it will drop a cell phone to keep your network alive and well.

13. On top of this, the voice communications are crystal clear using high definition audio.

14. You can have a PA speaker for outside your building or in your Hangar and you can select this PA from any of your communications devices to page or make an announcement, even from your couch at your home.

15. If your Office land line Internet goes down, your system stays alive with your system connected to the private secure LTE cell site.

16. No lost or poor communications to your aircraft, the aircraft radio automatically uses any cell site in range.

And the list goes on and, it is up to your needs, requirements and imagination to create the connectivity voice and data environment that you require. The system can be added to at anytime to bring on new needs, it can be as small or large as needed without compromising solid communications.

Another great feature is the flexibility and cost of the subscriptions for the connectivity of the devices, it is very reasonable to start and you pay only on a monthly basis. As such, if you only need to have this for five months of the year, you can shut your subscription off for any or all of the devices and only pay for which you have subscribed. No penalty.

To find out more about this modern state of the art communications and data system, come visit us a DynaNav Booth 823, 825 and 827 at the NAAA show in Orlando Florida.

Not only will DynaNav be introducing this technology solution at the show, but we will also be showing you our new Heads Up Display Navigation system, and show you how we can log in directly to your DynaNav GPS system, even while you are flying to give you live instant support. Service and support beyond your expectations.

If you are unable to come to the NAAA show to see all the advancements we have, give us a call or look for our newsletters or announcements. If you give us your requirements and wish list, we can quote you on the complete package for hardware and monthly subscription costs. Lease or lease to purchase programs are available if needed. www.dynanav.com Ph:877-333-9626 Email: sales@dynanav.com.

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S. & T. Aircraft Accessories, Inc. "Full Engine Accessory Line" FAA Approved Repair Station No. CC2R737K

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.

Generators Magnetos Starters Fuel Pumps Carburetors

Tach Generators Vacuum Pumps Hydraulic Pumps Prop Governors Voltage Regulators Starter-Generators Reverse Current Relays Aux. Boost Motors

Call Us Today For all yoUr aCCessory Needs OVERHAUL or EXCHANGE 310 FM 483 • New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Email: sales@st.aero Web: www.st.aero

Tel 830-625-7923 • Fax 830-625-4138

GOOD AS ANY BETTER THAN MOST!

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 Products Shipped Daily from our Warehouse in Newport Arkansas

WWW.SMOKEROIL.COM 870.503.1466 870.523.5229 SHANE@GRADYAUCTIONS.COM

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This is a Special Year: S & T Aircraft Celebrates its 36th Anniversary September of 1983, Orville Turner set out with nothing more than a dream and all of his determination. He put his heart and soul into it and S & T Aircraft was born.

Over the past 36 years we have grown from a small repair station to the most respected in the round engine aviation industry. For this, we have many talented employees to thank.

Each one has a special place in our hearts as they work with care, skill and commitment to keep those birds, old and new, soaring.

S & T Aircraft will be at the NAAA convention in Orlando Florida this year and we encourage you to come stop by and see us in Booth #709 Even though Orville is no longer with us, his spirit is what keeps driving us to provide our customers with the highest quality accessories and unrivaled support we have to offer.

Orville said it best, “The only thing we have to offer is service.”

For being a part of our family for the last 36 years, we thank you. We look forward to another 36 years.

Mosquito Products Provide Clean Burning Smoker Oil Smoker Oil / Mosquito Products, LLC has been providing the agricultural aviation community with clean burning, 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 engine.

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

Visit us at Booth #714 in Orlando, Florida

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John Weber – Weber Aviation Insurance | Randy Hardy – Hardy Aviation Insurance | Glenn Tate - Air Capital Insurance Don Peters & Gerald Andrews – AirSouth Insurance | Jason Wissmiller & Rusty Wissmiller – Regal Aviation Insurance

NAMES YOU KNOW. PEOPLE YOU TRUST. TOGETHER AS ONE. THAT’S THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP.

Insurance is really only as good as the names behind it. That’s why AssuredPartners has brought the best names in ag aviation insurance together as one. And why, to a man, each is continuing to provide operators with the most trusted coverages in the business, while helping to mentor an entirely new generation of insurance professionals. It’s an unmatched alliance of talent – and the power of partnership at its very best.

Contact Jon Downey, agency president, at (720) 746-3254 or jon.downey@assuredpartners.com and put our name to work for you.

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Ag container collection...

…ACRC recycled end uses

Starting in 1992, We Have Now Reached an Incredible Milestone:

200,000,000 Pounds of Ag Plastic Recycled!

The Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) recently passed a remarkable milestone in our history. In May of this year, ACRC contractors collected the 200 millionth pound of HDPE since the program was started in 1992! The first 100 million pound milestone was accomplished in 2008 after 16 years of collection. This second 100 million pound milestone was accomplished in only 11 years. Based on the current pace of collection and the pending 5-year strategic plan, the ACRC hopes to achieve the next 100 million pound milestone in less than seven years! A vital part of this accomplishment are the five active ACRC contractors; Agri-Plas Inc (Brooks, OR), G. Phillips and Sons (Stanwood, IA), Interstate Ag Plastics (Buttonwillow, CA), Montana Dept of Ag (Helena, MT) and USAg Recycling (Waller, TX). Also, a part of the collection volumes are two smaller collection sites in Dexter and Frenchville, Maine.

200 million pounds is rather mindboggling: The equivalent number of 2.5 gal jugs laid end to end would traverse the USA 20.8 times or circle the earth almost 2.3 times and would, similarly, make enough 6” ag drain pipe to cover the same distance.

• The equivalent number of 55-gal drums standing side-by-side would cross the United States 1.3 times.

• That volume of plastic in compacted jugs would fill a football field 481 feet high.

• Recycling that much plastic is an energysavings equivalent to 43,019,361 gallons of gasoline.

• Recycling that much plastic is equivalent to the energy consumption of 57,518 average American houses for a year.

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Thank you We would like to thank all of our industry participants who helped make this achievement possible over the past 27 years: • Our regular member and affiliate member companies who fund the program and their ACRC representatives • Our customers – the farmers, commercial and aerial applicators and collection sites • Our current and past contractors and their employees • State agencies and their staff • EPA and their staff • Various ag allied industry associations and finally, • Our plastic customers who have purchased those 200 million pounds of ACRC HDPE through the years!

When you consider the quantity of plastic involved and the thousands of collection sites scattered across the United States, it is quite an impressive milestone. What is even more exciting is the foundation that has been established for this collection to continue, the commitment that is clear from our members and the recycling culture that continues to grow among farmers and commercial and aerial applicators!

If you would like more information about the ACRC OR are a manufacturer of agricultural chemicals or related packaging and would like to learn more about membership, please visit us at www.acrecycle.org, email us at information@ acrecycle.org or call us at (877) 952-2272.

RECOGNIZING OUR MEMBERS ACRC Regular Member Companies: • ADAMA Agricultural Solutions, Ltd. • Albaugh, Inc • AMVAC Chemical Corp.

• BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC • Bayer CropScience • Bayer HealthCare, LLC, Animal Health Division • Brandt Consolidated, Inc. • Certis USA LLC • Corteva Agriscience • Ensystex, Inc. • Fine Americas, Inc. • FMC Corporation • Gowan Company • Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC. • Liphatech, Inc. • Marrone Bio Innovations • Miller Chemical & Fertilizer, LLC • Nichino America, Inc. • Nufarm Americas, Inc. • PBI/Gordon Corporation • Plant Food Systems, Inc. • PROKoZ, Inc. • SePRO Corporation • Sipcam Agro USA, Inc. • Syngenta Crop Protection • Tenkoz, Inc. • TKI/NovaSource • UPL NA Inc. • Valent Group Companies • Wilbur-Ellis • Winfield United, LLC • Zoetis, Inc ACRC Affiliate Member Companies: • Bericap North America • Bonar Plastics / Snyder Industries • CCL Label, Inc. • Cousins-Currie Division of Silgan Plastics Canada • Eco-Pak, LLC • FarmChem • Greif Packaging, LLC • Inhance Technologies • Lee Container • Mauser USA, LLC • Pretium Packaging • Reliance Products • Ring Container Technologies • Schuetz Container Systems, Inc. • Taylor-Cain • Total Label USA, LLC

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You kill the bugs!

We recycle the JUGS!

Visit us at Booth #711!

Ag Container Recycling Council Toll-free 877-952-2272 www.acrecycle.org information@acrecycle.org

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AeroFlow Systems Expanding Product Line AeroFlow Systems, known for its innovative AFS Check Valve since 1996, is expanding its product line with three new quality products for aerial applicators.

AFS BOOM SHUT-OFF VALVE: Completely new design and made specifically for agricultural aircraft, the AFS boom shut-off valve is light weight at only 6 lbs. It 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 seconds. It’s available in 24-volt and is controlled from a switch panel in the cockpit. Typically, installations can be from one to up to four valves per aircraft. Right or left outboard shut-off and/ or right or left complete boom shut-off, or any combination. The AFS Boom shut-off valve can be permanently mounted on the AFS spray boom or can be purchased as a separate Cam-Loc mounted unit.

AFS HOPPER SHUT-OFF VALVE: AeroFlow Systems is also introducing a new hopper shutoff valve. It’s light weight, machined from aluminum and treated with AFS proprietary coatings which insures a long and useful life.

The AFS hopper shut-off valve is a direct replacement for currently installed, competitive models. The AFS hopper shut-off is designed to function when you need it most and will not corrode or freeze and it is not dependent on a o-ring. It can be attached to the cable currently installed on most aircraft.

AFS “EXTENDED LIFE” SPRAY BOOMS: AeroFlow Systems is also introducing new specially designed AFS “Extended Life” spray booms which are treated inside and outside with AFS 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?

Visit us at Booth 1113 in Orlando.

Top to Bottom: Aluminum spray boom submerged in gramoxone one day.

Aluminum spray boom submerged in gramoxone one week.

AFS “Extended life” spray boom submerged in gromoxone one day AFS “Extended life” spray boom submerged in gromoxone one week

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Office: 800-833-2013

574-862-4392 Fax 574-889-7959

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NEW: Right and/or Left Boom Shutoff *Available in 2-inch & 1.5-inch *Welded or Camloc fittings *24 volt electric *.47 second close *Proprietary Coatings *Lightweight, only 6 lbs. *Specifically designed for ag aircraft

Right boom off

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

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Valve Shown: With Camloc

Right boom and left boom outboard off

NEW: Proprietary Coatings “AFS Extended Life” Spray Booms Available in full length booms with 50% wingspan shut off valves

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AG AVIATION EXPO

SNAPSHOT NOV 18-21 Four days of expert insights, education, networking and fun

World’s Largest Ag Aviation Trade Show

ORLANDO, FL

Great temperatures, awesome restaurants, bars and fun attractions for all ages

1500+ Attendees expected

Sean D. Tucker Kickoff Breakfast Speaker Sean D. Tucker: U.S. National Advanced Aerobatics Champion and Living Legends of Flight

Rosen Shingle Creek Full service, luxury hotel with impeccable customer service and top-notch amenities

150+ Exhibitors expected Educational Sessions

Including Aerial Application Technology Research and sessions for new and low-time ag pilots. Potential CEUs available for sessions.

Save the Dates OCT

11 Exhibitor Advance Shipments Received in Orlando

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OCT

18 Exhibitor Deadline for T3 Discount Orders

OCT

18 Pre-Registration Deadline + Attendee Cancellation Deadline

OCT

24 Shingle Creek Hotel Room Block Deadline

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Lightspeed Aviation Offers an Active Noise Reduction (ANR) System for Helmets

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viation provides the perfect noise environment for the benefits of Active Noise Reduction (ANR). Excellent at reducing the sound of the lower frequencies, ANR is a great match to the noise environment of both fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft.

Over the past 20+ years this technology has exploded in the aviation headset market, but for aviators that wear helmets while they fly, the options have been limited. Enter Lightspeed, a company that introduced its first ANR aviation headset and quickly became one of the leading brands in the category.

After many requests from pilots for a Lightspeed system design for helmets, the company decided to take on the challenge. Their product, dubbed “Zulu H-Mod,” is a ground-up project designed

for helmets. Based on the legacy of the company’s popular Zulu family of headsets, it boasts many of the features of the headsets while adding specific features unique to helmet installations.

In addition to top caliber ANR, the installation is designed for comfort.

Lightspeed uses conformal foam in the ear seals that provide both a great seal and a personally comfortable fit. The shape of the ear seals is also designed for comfortable use with prescription glasses or sunglasses.

The Zulu H-Mod helmet installation puts a priority on durability and incorporates a Kevlar centered cable system for both the internal wiring and the external cable that interfaces with the aircraft. Lightspeed’s exclusive quick disconnect is designed for fast, safe egress without removing the helmet.

It has a 9-pound pull force (4 kg) and makes emergency egress even safer.

With acoustic technology at the core, the Lightspeed engineering team takes great pride in how the system sounds.

Your intercom transmissions will be very clear and if you choose to use the Bluetooth feature for music you’ll be amazed at how good your tunes sound.

The Zulu H-Mod system is backed by a three-year factory warranty from Lightspeed and can be added to an existing helmet or included with the purchase of a new one. The system is available from select installers that have been trained and certified. A list of certified installers are available at LightspeedAviation.com/helmets and a few of them will have the product on display at the upcoming NAAA show.

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Harness the Power Get the forecast you need, at precisely where you need it. Herold is a cutting-edge forecasting system providing users with accurate, pinpoint weather forecasts and alerts for the exact locations and conditions you need to keep your operations moving. An ensemble of high-resolution forecasts running twice daily and covering a 48-hour period, Herold offers a detailed representation of weather conditions at points across the central United States and western and central Gulf of Mexico. Herold also provides probabilistic measures to accompany all forecasts so you have the ability to view exactly how confident the forecast is at your location and what potential extremes should be considered during hazardous weather threats.

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weather at your facility, office or airport. Locations can be entered for locations both on land and sea.

Herold will always be alert, even when you are not. Create customizable notifications, never get caught off guard wondering about heavy precipitation, extreme temperatures or damaging storm systems. You can monitor the wind and receive alerts for wind speed. Subscribers can set custom thresholds for the notifications on any weather variable currently available to them on Herold and receive those notifications in their email inbox, push notifications as part of the Herold mobile app on iOS or Android, or via standard text messaging. The mobile friendly app comes to you and allows you to view the details of your notification wherever you are.

Know exactly what’s happening at any time, even for those fields or remote airstrips located miles away. You’ll save significant resources, time and money by downloading the Herold app today!

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Herold improves your pre-flight planning by providing accurate, extreme weather forecasts. Weather impacts every aspect of your business.

Severe weather conditions such as wind, thunderstorms and lightning can be costly. We offer the most precise two-day weather forecast for extreme conditions with customizable notifications.

Herold has solutions for your flight weather forecasting needs. www.askherold.com

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(L-R) Brothers Mark and Grant Lane and Logan Lane, son of Grant.

Celebrating Over 70 Years Lane Aviation, Inc. is excited to be celebrating its 74th 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.

Lane Aviation’s association with agricultural application 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.

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applicator during the season.”

Grant has now brought a third generation to the business, and with it, a fresh perspective. Grant’s son, Logan Lane, is a commercially rated pilot with experience ranging from Air Tractors to cabin class aircraft. Relying on Grant’s lifelong experience in the ag aviation business, Logan is learning how customers have come to count on Grant’s highly personalized customer service skills. Whether a customer is upgrading their Air Tractor fleet, making a transition to Air Tractors, or moving to a turbine powered aircraft, Grant is there to offer help and advice along the way.

Lane Aviation operates from its airport in Rosenberg, Texas (T54), Lane Air Park.

The maintenance facility is capable of handling nearly every type of Air Tractor maintenance. This 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 assured.

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.

Until 2018, Lane Aviation had maintained its spraying operation since 1948. We know how to best respond to ag operators’ needs, it also helps 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.

Lane Aviation, Inc. will be proudly exhibiting at NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando, Florida November 18-21.

We invite everyone to stop by booth #819 for free draft beer 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 has been proven to be as rugged and reliable as they come. See y’all in Orlando!

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George Young & Jonathan Young Collinston Air Service Oak Ridge, LA

Will Hood, Ike Brunetti & Cody Flint Shelby Air Service Shelby, MS

Christopher McQuary & Phil McQuary Lake Washington Flying Service Glen Allan, MS

Jim Risher Ag Concepts, Inc. Morgan City, MS

Terry and Jill Jordan Jordan Air Hugoton, KS

lane aviation

Reed Keahey, Drew Keahey & Zach Keahey Keahey Flying Service Columbia, LA

Jacob Henson & Kyle Wood Pro Agri Spraying Service Ropesville, TX

“Wow!” “Fast!”

“Flies Great!”

Scott Olphant, Jayden Cahoj, Larry Smith, Colby Caple, Tanner Wiens Tri-Rotor Spray and Chemical Ulysses, KS

Kelly Peeler Peeler Aviation Services Yahoo City, MS

Grant Schwartz & Bert Bruton Bruton Aerial Spraying Garden City, TX

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Air Tractor’s 502XP will be on display in booth 911.

More Airplanes.

More Choices. More Support.

Visit Air Tractor at the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo, booths 811 and 911 to explore what’s new at Air Tractor.

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Air Tractor heads into 2020 with more choices, more support, and more training opportunities for operators, pilots and mechanics.

“You will see a number of aircraft component improvements available during our 2020 production cycle,” said Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch. “But we are also reaffirming our commitment to supporting our customers by introducing state-of-the-art training and more. After all, ongoing support and a product line right for any size operation are what gives our operators the confidence to grow their operations.”

Hirsch reports the new Sure-Lock tail wheel is now FAA-approved and will be rolled into 2020 production airplanes. The wheel lock can be retrofit onto all models of Air Tractor airplanes. It is a bolt-on, direct replacement for existing wheel locks. A positive locking mechanism prevents loss of the adjustment point. Adjusting tail wheel alignment does not require special tools or jacking the airplane tail wheel off the ground. The locking mechanism is easily inspected and cleaned by removing the top cover.

Hirsch also reported that Air Tractor’s new impactresistant windshield is coming in 2020, pending FAA approval. The much stronger, robust windshield will provide better protection from bird strikes, drone strikes and other collisions with objects while flying.

New LED airplane navigation lights and strobe anti-collision lights are now FAA approved and will be on all aircraft produced in 2020. Also new Gill LT Model 7246-20AT maintenance-free sealed batteries will be offered as an option for 2020 production airplanes.

Hirsch anticipates that the new Parker Aerospace fuel pump will receive FAA approval by the end of the year. These will be added later into 2020 production.

Air Tractor also recently launched training courses designed to enhance the knowledge of aircraft maintenance technicians with Air Tractor airframe and powerplant systems. Under the direction of Brian Hahn, director of Training and Education, classes are held regularly at Air Tractor headquarters in Olney, Texas. The next course is scheduled for December 2019. The course schedule for 2020 will be announced later this year. For more information, visit airtractor.com/training.

Air Tractor continues to offer the widest range of aircraft to fit any operation, and no other ag aircraft manufacturer builds more value into its airplanes – from the airframe and engine, customer support, to the support of a worldwide dealer network.

“We do it for our customers,” Hirsch said. “If you grow your operation, we’ve got a higher capacity plane for you. You downsize, we’ve got a solution for that, too. You retire an old plane, we’ve got the latest, state-of-the-art model ready for you - and you know we will be here to back you up.”

Visit Air Tractor at the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo, booths 811 and 911 to explore what’s new at Air Tractor. See the Air Tractor 502XP on display in booth 911, and don’t miss out on exclusive auction items including a custom Gentex HGU-55 E helmet with Lightspeed active noise reduction headset, and a oneof-a-kind custom Air Tractor golf cart. www.airtractor.com

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ERIC KLINDT Operator-Pilot

Wilbur-Ellis Agribusiness

Wahpeton, ND

BIG LEAGUE. Eric swings for the fence every day.

VISIT US AT AG AVIATION EXPO BOOTHS 811 & 911

For Eric Klindt, either go big, or go home. Every day is a full load of family, farmers, and passion for this life of flying we share. He’s always moving toward a better day and a smarter way. So are we.

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New App Puts Need-To-Know Info in PT6A Operators’ Hands We know that for many ag operators, their aircraft is their bread and butter - it’s their sole source of income. Consistent aircraft availability during the spray season is critical.

To complement the dependability of our Pratt & Whitney engines, we offer many services that help operators best manage their engines, wherever they are. So we are proud to be offering our new Know My PT6 app to our range of customer-centric services

Easier Access To Relevant Information Know My PT6 is a free application for mobile devices, available via Apple and Google app stores. The app has a wide range of practical information that’s available at customers’ fingertips. It’s a handy communication tool that’s intended to be a companion to owning, operating and maintaining a PT6A engine and that complements the My P&W Power Portal.

“The idea behind it is to give the PT6A community— particularly pilots, owners and operators—easy access to information that we think is important for them to know in terms of operating and maintaining their engines,” explains Yves Houde, PT6A Customer Manager.

The app raises the visibility of information that might fly under the radar, but which operators need to be aware of such as the latest maintenance recommendations and service bulletins.

“You can access the information 24/7 whether you’re online or offline, and you don’t have to input a user ID and password, so it’s really simple and practical.” – Yves Houde, PT6A Customer Manager

News And Updates Curated By Engine Model “What’s special about this app is that users can tailor the content for different engine models and filter out unnecessary information,” Yves notes.

Upon opening the app for the first time, the user is given the option of selecting their aircraft model and manufacturer. (If you own more than one type of PT6A- powered aircraft, don’t worry— you can select as many as you wish.)

News alerts and other information will then be curated accordingly. The app’s news feed includes two types of information: • Service information, such as descriptions of selected service bulletins, summaries of the key points of service information letters and updates about revisions to engine maintenance manuals, notices of Pratt & Whitney attendance at PT6A-related shows and events and SG 72 | agairupdate.com

opportunities to meet us Selected Airtime blog content providing articles of interest to PT6A operators, refreshed on a regular basis “The goal of the news feed is not to push everything. It has to be relevant to pilots and maintenance providers, especially updates that have just been issued.” – Yves Houde, PT6A Customer Manager •

One-Stop Access To Maintenance And Support Details At the core of the app is the widely used PT6A engine handbook divided into sections covering design features, engine controls, operation, maintenance, customer services and more.

“Everything you need to know is there,” says Yves.

The handbook sections are presented in a carousel format and can be opened directly from the app’s home page for quick access.

Inside are links to relevant service bulletins.

Besides the home page and the news feed, there are two more icons at the bottom of the app’s screen. These are for services and support.

Clicking the services icon will give you access to a full list of designated P&W service facilities that maintain PT6A engines, a list of sales managers with their contact details and an interactive, colour-coded map showing where service is available for your engine around the world.

The support section, meanwhile, conveniently gathers together contact details for all kinds of support, from the CFirst Centre to publications, warranties, ESP™ plans, rental engines and part sales. In this section, we also ask for user feedback on the app.

“By using this app, PT6A pilots and operators around the world will be better informed and positioned to optimize maintenance and management of their engines, resulting in enhanced performance and availability.” – Yves Houde, PT6A Customer Manager PT6A owners and maintainers attending the 2019 Ag Aviation Expo can learn more about P&W’s latest technological innovation, maintenance and services throughout the week. PT6A Customer Manager Yves Houde will host a full-day technical PT6A seminar on Sunday, November 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 20 – 8:00 am, Yves Houde will also host a 90-minute session during which services and solutions such as Warranty claim process, FAST and OilAT will be discussed.

We’re leveraging digital technology in many other ways to make it easier and faster for customers to do business with us. Read more about engine maintenance tips, industry insights by P&W experts and inspiring aviation stories on our Airtime blog – www.pwc.ca/ airtime-blog.

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KNOW MY PT6 APP THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KEEP YOU AHEAD Pratt & Whitney’s Know My PT6 app can help you optimize the performance and availability of your turboprop engine with valuable maintenance and powermanagement recommendations. Access key PT6A engine booklet content and excerpts of new Service Information Letters, contact our Customer First Centre directly, find authorized service centers, parts distributors, and more.

DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY

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Long mount Thrush PT6A-41/42 850 SHP Cascade Conversion installation with high performance 108� four blade Hartzell prop.

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o all our friend in the NAAA, Thank you and we are so sorry to miss the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando this year. For the first time in over 30 years circumstances have dictated that we cannot visit with

you and enjoy your company. So we are using this AgAir Update Show Guide as

our proxy to say hello and wish you all blue skies and tail winds. Best wishes to you for the upcoming year from the staff of Johnston Aircraft Services.

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J ohnston A ircrAft s ervice YOUR FULL SERVICE COMPANY

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MANUFACTURING

ZEE SYSTEMS, INC.

406 W. Rhapsody San Antonio, TX 78216 USA AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING FAA Approved Part 21 Manufacturer FAA-PMA PQ0490SW

www.zeesystemsinc.com 800-988-2665(COOL) - 210-342-9761 MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Since 1972

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The Zee Company, Inc. 123 Braniff Dr. San Antonio, TX 78216 USA COMPONENT OVERHAUL SHOP FAA ARS EA2R787K & EASA 145.5097 ELECTRICAL – FUEL – HYDRAULIC - MECHANICAL ENVIRONMENTAL - PRESSURIZATION – ELECTRONICS

www.zeecompanyinc.com 800-527-3019 - 210-342-9479 SERVICE WORLDWIDE Since 1966

ZEE Systems Innovations 2020 ZEE Systems, Inc. is a small family owned company.

Thank you for allowing us to serve the air conditioning needs for your aircraft. We are an FAA-PMA approved Part 21 manufacturer (PQ0490SW).

2020 brings the introduction of our new hermetic style Motor-Compressor. This lighter system reduces maintenance and increases efficiency. The new low current MotorCompressor has no required maintenance. There is no belt to adjust and no brushes to check or change. Operating current with the Power Condenser is 40-45A @ 28VDC. This saves wear on your starter-generator and needs smaller wire size for a lighter installation.

The Zee Company, Inc., our Part 145 Unlimited Class I, II and III repair station offers quality overhauls, repairs and exchanges. Approved by the FAA (EA2R787K) and EASA (145.5097) they specialize in Starter-Generators, fuel, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electromechanical components.

Visit us in Orlando at Booth 214.

Chip Kemper, President Alternators, Carburetors, Fuel Boost Pumps, Fuel Systems, Generators, Hydraulic Pumps, Magnetos, Propellers (Hamilton Standard & Hartzell), Prop Governors (Turbine & Radial), Reverse Current Relays, Starters, Starter Generators, Tach Generators, and Voltage Regulators.

Air TrAcTor SAleS & Service

Your Northwest Air Tractor Dealer 800-736-7654 Fax 208-745-6672 Office 208-745-7654

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2740 N Sheridan Road | Tulsa, OK 74115 Tel: 918-835-9924 | Fax: 918-835-3681 www.airacc.com

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Maintaining Quality and Integrity Tulsa Aircraft Engines has been in business since 1973, and our goal is to produce the best quality engines available, our reputation speaks for itself. Tulsa Aircraft Engines overhauls Pratt & Whitney radial engines only, the R-985, R-1340 AN-1, R-1340 AN-2 and the Super 600s. We take pride in our work and customer satisfaction is our main priority.

For any potential customers, call and check our competitive prices and availability of engines. We have the best warranty available and we will stand behind our product!

Specializing in Repair and Overhaul of Pratt & Whitney R-985-1340 Engines since 1973 9311 East 44th St. North Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115

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Fax: 918-838-1659 • tae@tulsacoxmail.com FAA APPROVED REPAIR STATION NO. CT2R754K

Booth #602 & #604

Intercontinental Jet Service Your One Stop Service Facility Intercontinental Jet Service Corp (IJSC) is a Honeywell Authorized TPE 331 Agricultural Major Service Center located in Tulsa, OK, with over 25 years in business and has some of the most knowledgeable TPE331 technicians in the industry.

IJSC offers overhaul and repair service for Hartzell, McCauley, and MT turbine propellers. IJSC is an excellent source for new and overhauled propeller assemblies for outright or exchange. With a dedicated group of propeller professionals, IJSC offers the highest level of quality at a competitive price.

IJSC also offers 24/7 technical assistance and will provide on-site assistance when required. We will always work to accommodate the business schedules and financial budgets of our customers.

In addition to complete TPE331 engine and propeller service, we have an inventory of new, overhauled and inspected parts and components for both propellers and engines, everything from consumables, such as S.O.A.P. kits and filters, to major components, such as fuel valves and igniter boxes. Additionally, IJSC has an accessory shop that can repair or overhaul your aircraft components such as starter/generators, fuel boost pumps and tach generators.

For more information about IJSC’s capabilities, request a quote, or technical assistance please contact Neil James at neil@icjetservice.com or 1-800-349-6827 for Engines and Heath Tate at heath@icjetservice.com for propeller service.

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INTERCONTINENTAL JET SERVICE CORP. • HONEYWELL AUTHORIZED TPE331 MAJOR SERVICE CENTER • HOT SECTION / GEARBOX / CAM INSPECTIONS • HARTZELL, MCCAULEY, & MT AUTHORIZED PROPELLER SERVICE CENTER • ACCESSORY REPAIR AND OVERHAUL

3322 N. 74th E. Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74115

800-349-6827 www.ijetservice.com

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PT-6

HOT SECTION COMPONENT REPAIR, OVERHAUL AND EXCHANGE

Combustion liners C.T. Shroud Housings Large Exit Ducts Bearing Covers

Exhaust Ducts P.T. Stator Housings Small Exit Ducts

993 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA 01607 PH: 508-755-2121 | Fax: 508-755-2295 jadams.aero@gmail.com EASA 145.6212 | FAA CRS UMUR731X

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Turbine Transition Training Air Tractor 504

Professional Agricultural Pilot Training Gippsland GA 200

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

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Senior Management Reaches 30 Years Owning and Managing Component Repair Businesses Steve Averka and Jon Adams have reached a milestone in their aviation careers. 2019 will mark 30 years owning and operating Turbine Engine Component repair and overhaul businesses. They continue to grow their current business with a dedicated work force and state of the art repair schemes.

Aero Overview: Aero Turbine Components Inc. is FAA and E.A.S.A. Certified. Aero Turbine Components has established a series of unique options for PT-6 operators and maintenance facilities. Utilizing either standard overhaul manual or DER “Specialized Repairs” Aero Turbine Components offers repair, overhaul or exchange options for your PT-6 Hot Section components. Aero Turbine Components can often repair components that have been deemed unrepairable by standard overhaul manual operations by using their FAA approved repairs.

It Just Makes “Plane Sense” to Train in an “Ag Plane” 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!

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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Omaha Airplane Supply Announces New Updates Omaha Airplane Supply, a worldwide aviation parts distributor, announced it’s new ownership last spring. Brian Bronson, Mike Micek, and Bob Negus are the aviation minded, business professionals who have invested in the company. Since then, the new ownership has brought a new and improved logo, website, and marketing.

“The updated branding reflects where we were, who we are, and where we are going as a company. The globe and flying airplane plays on our 55+ year old brand, while OMAHA is synonymous with who we are.” said Brian Bronson, President and CEO. The new website has improved functionality and enhanced content, allowing customers to navigate with ease.

This is where Omaha Airplane Supply showcases new products, supplies documentation, and hosts promotions.

With the website being the cornerstone of our marketing efforts, we have also expanded our print advertisements and digital marketing campaigns to educate our current customer base and drive engagement of new prospects. “Our next step will be to enhance our Business-to-Business parts ordering process and develop an online Business-to-Customer parts store,” said Ray Bennett, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Omaha Airplane Supply’s goal is to make the parts acquisition process easier for the customer.

As Omaha Airplane Supply continues to expand, there have been additions to the inside sales team. Along with the increase in sales associates, Omaha Airplane Supply has added several new product lines such as APS Brakes, AeroLEDs, David Clark headsets, Re-Tread Tires, and Air Hawk spray plane tires just to name a few.

In an age where service comes at a premium, it is still a standard offering at Omaha Airplane Supply. As the innovations and rebranding continues, Omaha Airplane Supply will maintain serving their loyal customers and strive to attract new industries.

The new owners are excited to continue its legacy with the most knowledgeable aviation parts team in the industry.

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Engine Overhaul Services Serving Domestic and International Markets

EOS will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020

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It’s every business owner’s dream to build a facility to their specifications, from the ground up.

Well, for the owners of Engine Overhaul Services, this dream has become a reality.

This state-of-the-art facility was designed, worked on and built by Jose Bergouignan Jr., George Betancourt and the EOS Team for many months.

Their vision was to create a facility that would serve all existing customers with the same personalized service that has been this company’s benchmark for almost 20 years. As a matter of fact EOS will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020. At the same time, EOS built a facility that would attract new customers as the company seeks to expand its service offerings into new domestic and international markets. As for the employees, the heart and soul of EOS, this new facility will allow them to work in a more efficient, streamlined environment, increasing productivity, safety and positive results for all customers.

This new facility is equipped to manage the overhauling of PT6A & PT6T engines, repairs, Hot Sections (Zero Grind), Engine Bag & Tag, Airworthiness Approval Tags (8130-3), F.O.D. Repairs and so much more. Also included as part of our services, EOS will continue to provide a condition report with digital photographs and will keep in constant communication with the customers in an effort to keep them updated throughout the entire process. EOS continues to have A.O.G. 24-Hour Field Services that Include Engine Troubleshooting, Engine Removal / Replace, Hot Section Repair H.S.I. (Repair & Installation), Torque Calibration, Starter Gear Carbon Seal Replacement and much more. Thanks to this new facility, we

can offer our customers a more personalized white glove service that is making EOS a true leader in the market.

Visit our new and improved webpage at www. pt6engine.com and take a glance at the new facility, the pride and joy of EOS. Stop by and see us at booth 101

Testimonials: “We’ve been working closely with EOS for almost 20 years, we know what this new facility represents to them. They’ve worked very hard to make this dream a reality. This shop will only increase their level of service, which in turn will continue to benefit us with our growth as well. They offer an honest reliable service you can trust.”

Khris Rodriguez – Jetset Airmotive Miami (USA) “We are incredibly satisfied with the quality of Service displayed by EOS, they have an exceptional customer services team, knowledgeable, bilingual mechanics, incomparable workmanship and are always price conscious; which for us is extremely important. Although we are 2,800 miles away, we could not have our engines in better hands…”

Ing. Alberto Castaneda – Fumigación Aérea de Guatemala (Guatemala) “All my Hot Section Installations require little or no machining involved during installation.

EOS is one of the few companies that can provide me with a Zero Grind Hot Section with quick turnaround time.”

Mike Wilson,—Field Service Technician, PT6

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RED Aircraft Brings Lucrative Opportunities to the US Agricultural Sector

RED A03 the most powerful piston engine on the market producing 500 to 550 hp.

RED aircraft GmbH is all set to make a game changing impact on the agricultural sector, with its high efficiency and low fuel consumption engine. In collaboration with its US partner A&C Ag Aviation Inc, the company is preparing to introduce its RED A03 engine to the US Agricultural market.

The company’s RED A03 engine opens up lucrative opportunities for agricultural operators who will burn nearly half the fuel of comparable turbine or radial engines.

The A03 offers both flexibility and cost saving advantages by being able to burn Jet A or Diesel fuel “We expect much lower operating costs and simpler, less frequent maintenance. We are also excited to provide parts and support for this engine in the US”.

—Stephen Bereza Vice President A&C Ag Aviation

“We are excited to introduce our engine to the agriculture sector; in particular. We believe that our RED A03 engine can help operators reduce their operating costs whilst increasing performance,” “What’s more, with low fuel burn, it lowers exhaust gas pollution and reduces noise emissions.” ­—RED aircraft CEO Vladimir Raikhlin The RED A03 piston engine is a purpose-design for aviation and is certified in the US (FAA) and in Europe (EASA).

RED A03 has undergone successful agricultural conversions in New Zealand, based on the Fletcher FU-24 agricultural aircraft.

This conversion will be carried out in collaboration with A&C Ag Aviation Inc. Visit https://red-aircraft.com/

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Kansas Aviation World Class Leader in Engine Accessory MRO Kansas Aviation has overhaul and repair capabilities for the PT6 Woodward Fuel Control Units to their extensive capabilities list. Kansas Aviation, founded in 1992, is a world class leader in aircraft engine accessory overhaul and repair specializing in oil, air and fuel related engine accessories for the PT6A, PT6T, JT15D, PW100, PW150, PW300, PW901, CF34, CF700, CJ610, and RR250 engines. With over one thousand unique part numbers on our capabilities list, we overhaul tens of thousands of units per year. Our focus is on providing friendly, fast and flexible service of the highest quality to all customers.

Prime Turbines Offers More: PT6A Engine Overhaul!

Dallas Pittsburgh Phoenix

PT6A Repair & Overhaul www.primeturbines.com

Explore the alternatives… call Prime Turbines.

1.972.406.2100 sales@primeturbines.com

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ENGINE OVERHAUL POWER SECTION ENGINE TESTING HOT SECTION GAS GENERATOR FUEL NOZZLES M.O.R.E. PROGRAM BLEED VALVE

EASA

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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ADS-B Is Drone Repellent

Under FAA rules, it is the drone operator’s responsibility to yield to manned aircraft. Vision alone may not result in enough time to yield, but if you equip with ADS-B OUT, that operator would have several minutes warning to safely act.

The new and growing benefit of ADS-B OUT unique to agricultural aviation is collision avoidance with a drone. While it may not be required, it is the safe thing to do. The drones are now equipped to DAA you, help them stay out of your way, and fly safe.

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Drone technologies are evolving with a focus on “Detect and Avoid” (DAA) capability to prevent aircraft collisions.

Two inescapable topics in aviation this year are ADS-B and drones. The NAAA industry survey illustrates an intersection of these topics. The data revealed a growing interest in the use of drones in agricultural aviation and a recognition of collision risk. 15% of respondents reported a drone sighting during operations, and only about 1/3 of operators intend to equip with ADS-B due to little activity in required airspace.

Drone technologies are evolving with a focus on “Detect and Avoid” (DAA) capability to prevent aircraft collisions. The most effective DAA technology is an ADS-B IN receiver on the drone, when the manned aircraft is ADS-B OUT equipped. uAvionix tailBeacon and skyBeacon are the lowest cost ADS-B OUT GA products. We also develop ADS-B IN solutions for drones and have integrated them with the most popular drone autopilots in the world. In the drone industry, it is the culturally responsible thing to integrate ADS-B as the DAA technology of choice.

ADS-B is DRONE REPELLENT

ADS-B IN

skybeacon / tailbeacon  ADS-B OUT 978 UAT

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 INTEGRATED WAAS GPS

 LED NAV LIGHT

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TracMap - Pilot Friendly After more than 10 years of using TracMap aviation GPS and job management systems, Aspen Helicopters believes their equipment is the easiest to operate and provides the most useful data set. They also say that TracMap is now the ‘gold standard’ for aviation GPS systems worldwide.

Based in California, Aspen AG Helicopters operates three Jetrangers for aerial spraying and two long-range choppers (Bell 212 and Bell 407) for charter work. Their helicopter fleet is complemented by several fixed-wing aircraft.

When Rob Scherzinger, one of the company’s three partners, first looked into GPS tools for his pilots he instantly recognised their value.

“I immediately knew that GPS would become an essential tool for what we do. And of all the systems I researched, I felt that TracMap were the most pilot-friendly units available.”

Aspen AG uses the latest TracMap FLIGHT3 system yearround to ensure the accuracy of crop spraying programmes.

“Using TracMap, we spray avocados, lemons, celery, strawberries and a multitude of different types of vegetables.

We’ve also assisted successful rodent eradication programmes in Hawaii, Anacapa Island in California, and about 15 islands in Mexico.”

Rob says the pilots enjoy using TracMap’s intuitive interface and believes using GPS tools makes them more conscientious and quality-focused. Rob is also impressed with TracMap’s backup.

“What we like most about TracMap is their ease of use, product support and the simplicity of the interface. It does not have a lot of stuff that we never use. Everything that we need, it does well.”

RELIABLE & EASY TO USE LIGHTWEIGHT & ROBUST EFFICIENT JOB MANAGEMENT ACCURATE APPLICATION REPORT DATA EASILY

TRACMAP GPS FLIGHT & JOB MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

VISIT US AT NAAA - SITE 526 & 528!

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The NAAA Expo App Will be Live in Mid-October 2019 Beginning in mid-October 2019, download the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo App to your smartphone and tablet! Our mobile app brings your pre- Expo, onsite and post-Expo experience to a new level and allows attendees who don’t want to carry a paper program guide, with the opportunity to have all of the Ag Aviation Expo information stored directly on their devices. Users of the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo App will be able to receive updates and have the most up-to-date information right on their mobile devices. You will also be able to view the app online; further details to follow in October.

Download Instructions:

Features of the app include: • • • •

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The full event schedule with details and location of sessions.

A list of exhibitors on the NAAA Trade Show with an interactive floor map.

A full list of the CEUs that will be offered this year.

A list of auction items and companies that are supporting NAAA and the aerial application industry with a sponsorship.

Notifications about networking opportunities and other breaking event news pushed directly to your device via our Push Notifications

If you have not already done so, download the App called CrowdCompass AttendeeHub in your App store on IOS or Android.

Once the AttendeeHub App is downloaded, search NAAA (not our full name) in the App, when you see our Expo, click the download button.

A Veteran Owned - American Company Serving the AG Aviation Industry P: 419-865-2311

www.nationalflight.com

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Moving Forward. Aiming Higher. Turbopower is Becoming a Global Leader in the PT6A/PT6T Engine Overhaul & Accessory Markets.

For over 40 years, Turbopower has combined state-of-the art technology with the most experienced team of professionals to deliver products and services that exceed customers’ expectations, becoming the leading provider of gas turbines.

Customer-focused, quality-oriented and continually growing, Turbopower offers value-added repair and overhaul services in its support of Pratt & Whitney PT6A/PT6T engines. We are now focused on the future and our new capabilities have placed us as a global leader in the aviation supply chain market. Turbopower is on the fast track to become a total service provider for the aircraft operator/owner and their complete aircraft maintenance needs.

Headquartered in Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, our 100,000 sq.ft. facility is here to service all your PT6A/PT6T engine needs. As a growth oriented organization and in an effort to become a more integral part of our customers’ supply chain, our accessory capabilities are being expanded to include the Overhaul and Repair of Fuel Control Units, Fuel Nozzles, Fuel Pumps, Bleed Valves, etc.

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Comprehensive PT6A support: • • • • • • • •

Test Cells correlated by Pratt & Whitney Parts: repair, OEM new and used, FAA PMA Engines for sale and lease Custom Overhauls to meet your requirements Module Overhaul, Repair, and Exchange Components, Accessory Overhaul and Repair Workmanship warranty for full TBO Hot Section, Power Section Inspections and Repairs

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Air Tractor (402, 502, 602, 802) Training Courses Whether you are pursuing a career in agricultural aviation or a seasoned, high time pilot, Turbine Training Center makes training easier than ever!

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.

Now, in addition to our classroom curriculum, we are happy to announce the arrival of our 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. Turbine Training Center makes it possible and easier than ever!

Call (866) 335-1224 for details or visit our website at https://www.turbine-training.com/airtractor-training.html

INTRODUCING OUR NEW AIR TRACTOR SIMULATOR We offer: •

Turbine Transition Training

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Initial and Recurrent Air Tractor Training (402-802 series)

866-335-1224

info@turbine-training.com www.turbine-training.com Member

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Ag Pilot 101

(this is for individuals who may be interested in becoming an ag pilot.

Includes classroom topics, sim time and a tour of a working, ag operation)

Also Training on: • • • • • •

Controlled Airspace Operations Controlled Airspace Communications Inadvertent IMC Collision Avoidance (Obstacle/ UAV)

Customized Courses Designed For the Individual’s Needs.

Per Hour Sim Rental

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Satloc Moving Forward Together with Transland

For over 20 years, Satloc has prided itself on providing the best GPS guidance and flow control products for the aerial agricultural market and will continue to do so.

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As many of you know, Satloc was acquired

by Transland in November of 2018. Since that time, Transland has been focused on putting pieces together to move Satloc into the future and beyond. In April, Transland hired Alan Haigood as Satloc Business Product Manager. Alan brings with him an extensive amount of management and engineering experience. He has been tasked with assembling a team comprising of engineers, technicians, and support staff to develop and support the best GPS guidance and flow control systems in the market. “Together with our already experienced Satloc team members of Mike Thurman, Mitch Brown and Ian McVay. We believe this is the perfect mixture to push the Satloc products into the future” says Anthonie York, Sales Manager of Transland.

For over 20 years, Satloc has prided itself on providing the best GPS guidance and flow control products for the aerial agricultural market and will continue to do so. Satloc is developing the next best GPS guidance product in the market. Satloc is also working on other projects like updating our HQ asset tracking and wireless data transfer system.

In the short amount of time Satloc has been with Transland we have also integrated the IF2 Dry controller system with the Transland 5”,7.5” and 10” hydraulic gate setups. With the IF2 controller the

user can interface the hydraulic gate through the G4 system. Just recently we have coupled the G4 to work with the Meterate system for low volume granular and seed-based applications.

We have had many requests for a green LED lightbar, designed to accommodate night applications and we listened. Satloc now has the L7 lightbar available with green LEDs. You may purchase a new L7 lightbar with the green LEDs or buy the upgraded green LED board. Please contact your local Satloc dealer or a Satloc sales representative for details.

Our market has transformed over the past few years, and we believe that adding Satloc to the Transland family is the perfect marriage. Satloc is in the hands of a company who has the aerial agricultural market in its best interests. Transland now can offer everything for your guidance and dispersal needs. We have the best names and the best brands in the market, hands down.

Support Satloc now has a new technical support phone number and email address. For your Satloc support needs you may contact us by phone/text at 8334 SATLOC (833-472-8562) or email support@ satloc.com This phone and email are monitored by multiple specialist for a quick response.

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“GLOBALLY, 80% OF AG PILOTS RELY ON SATLOC” The all-new IntelliFlow 2 from Satloc has the ability to control both liquid and dry gate systems using a single controller unit, enabling pilots to switch between liquid and dry application with the push of a button.

LOCAL SERVICE CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE AGRICULTURAL REGIONS OF NORTH AMERICA

940-687-1100 | sales@translandllc.com Wichita Falls, Texas | www.satloc.com

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Transland Unites Product Lines and Brings Improvements Transland Booths 607+

At Transland, we strive to bring our customers products that make their jobs easier and add value to their operations.

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At Transland, we strive to bring our customers products that make their jobs easier and add value to their operations. With the purchase of Satloc in November 2018, Transland has been working to join Transland products to the Satloc GPS system.

A great example is with our meterate system. Many have asked for the meterate to work with the G4 and this year we have it! We will have this with other Transland and Satloc joint products on display.

Also, in the booth, we will have the patented, STC’d, Switchback Fire Gate system on display.

Our revolutionary Switchback system transforms your Ag aircraft into an aerial firefighting platform within three hours. We continue to push forward in the aerial firefighting market with efforts to improve safety and reliability. The complete Switchback system includes an Ag Gate, Fire Gate, Controller, Spreader, and Booms with plumbing. The Switchback system can be purchased as a complete system or separately depending on your needs.

Talk with our knowledgeable staff to find out if upgrading is right for you.

While at the booth, explore several existing product improvements such as the new highvolume impeller for our wind driven 6.5” pumps, which significantly improves flow. Also, see the new

improvements on the CP Check Valve, now with a diaphragm lasting seven times longer than the original and four times longer than the competition.

Additionally, the shut off pressure increases from 1.5psi to 15psi, eliminating dribbling of liquid past the diaphragm and giving the CP Check Valve a superior shut off hold.

Join us for the annual Transland Breakfast Seminar, Tuesday November 19th, 7am at the Panzacola ¾ @ the Rosen Shingle Creek. At this year’s breakfast we would like to introduce Alan Haigood, Satloc’s new Business Product Manager.

Alan will be discussing the upcoming improvements for the Satloc product line and what the future looks like for Satloc and Transland.

At Transland, we are constantly working on new projects, and we always love to hear from you. Come to the booth or breakfast and share your thoughts and ideas. Our goal is to provide a complete product that meets the needs and desires of the end user, and part of how we do that is your feedback.

All of us at Transland appreciate our loyal customers and want to thank you for being a member of the Transland family! We look forward to seeing all of you at this year’s Ag Aviation Expo in Orlando.

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LEADING THE WAY WITH A REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRODUCT Transland has been an innovative leader in agricultural aviation for over 73 years. We’ve mastered the science, we know what works. Our revolutionary new Switchback Fire Gate transforms your ag aircraft into an aerial firefighting platform within three hours. Talk to your dealer about making your aircraft a multi-purpose profit center.

Transforming Agricultural Aviation Through Technology | translandllc.com

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Looking Back at 10 Years in Agricultural Aviation

GE’s customers said they love the engine yet need more from service and support, the company was listening and steadily improving the H-Series.

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In 2009, Thrush Aircraft selected GE Aviation’s H80 engine to power an improved version of its 510-gallon, 10,500-pound gross weight aerial applicator, becoming the first application for GE’s H-Series engines, which now includes the H75, H80, and H85 models. Soon named the 510G, the aircraft completed its first flight with GE engines lasting 30 minutes on November 23, 2010 in Albany, Georgia.

Brad Mottier, vice president and general manager of GE Aviation’s Business and General Aviation organization said at that time, “Today’s events are a historic moment for GE and a testament to the GE and Thrush teams’ extraordinary efforts.” The aircraft received FAA certification in 2012, and less than five short years later, Thrush delivered its 100th GE-powered aircraft.

GE later introduced new technology in the form of the first single-lever control on general aviation turboprops with its Electronic Engine and Propeller Control (EEPC) system on the 510G. “The singlelever control allows pilots to push for takeoff and not worry about temperatures, speeds or torque”, said Brad Mottier.

Today, the H80 has been delivered on more than 120 Thrush 510Gs worldwide in 12 countries with nearly 140,000 operating hours. On numerous other aircraft models, supplemental type certificates are established to replace engines, including Walter’s M601 engine, with the H-Series.

In comparison with other companies in the nearly 100-year-old agricultural aviation industry, GE is a young sprout. But over a decade, its engine gained a following. The 510G has become a favorite among its pilots, especially those working in hot and high conditions. And, with its higher cruise speeds for increased productivity, no hot section inspection requirement, and less downloading, the 510G has proven to be popular with operators as well, some owning more than one.

Like many companies learning the ropes in a new industry, GE took a few lessons from its customers

along the way. This industry is as rigorous as it gets, and pilots put their aircraft and engine to the test every day. When trouble arises, at best it means a few hours of time and wages lost, and at worst it means a family is forever changed. GE doesn’t take these challenges lightly and appreciates the pride of a small business creating commerce for their community and nation. GE understands its role in a safe, fast-paced operation where uptime is key.

The 510G has become a favorite among its pilots, especially those working in hot and high conditions.

When GE’s customers said they love the engine yet need more from service and support, the company was listening and steadily improving the H-Series. On today’s new H80 engines, GE has removed the engine cyclic limit, extended cycles on life limited parts, and resolved the reduction gear box and outlet system. At NAAA in 2018, GE announced its reorganized service and support team with US-based leadership dedicated to the Americas with a local support line (877-456-5387), local decision making, faster response times, and locallystocked parts.

“GE Aviation remains committed to growing and supporting the agricultural aviation community. We look forward to the next 10 years and many more,” said Brad Mottier.

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Thank you As GE marks 2019 as its 100th year in flight and 10th anniversary in agricultural aviation, we look back on the decade and ahead to the future with gratitude. Thank you to the pilots, aircraft owners, and service professionals who share our passion and commitment to ag aviation.

We look forward to growing together.

GE H80 Ag Flyers www.facebook.com/groups/geaviation.ag

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TPE331 and PT6 TURBINE SPECIALISTS

Overhauls Cams Hot Section Inspection Gear Box Inspection Training Test Cell On-Site Mobile Maintenance 24/7 AOG Support

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P&W PT6

Robert R. Hancock, President | Contact us: 800.331.4217 | FAA#OCKR173L

www hancockenterprises.com | rrhancock@hancockentereprises.com

Hancock Enterprises, Inc. Hancock Enterprises, Inc. has been supporting the turbine ag industry since 1990. We were a field consultant for Thrush on the first Type Certificated TPE-331 turbine powered Thrush.

It was delivered with one of our overhauled TPE 331-6 engines installed on the aircraft. We have a long history on helping operators solve unique problems that are confronted with on a daily basis. From rigging problems, prop strikes, prop balancing, training and Cam’s to overhauls as well as helping with the downtime to pricing. Our mobile 24/7 service can come to you if you have a problem that requires immediate attention.

Drop by our booth #213 to discuss with us your required support needs and our staff will use our 35 plus years of supporting the turbine powered industry to help you and your team get back in the air.

JETSET AIRMOTIVE Our PT6A Services:

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

Aaron Keahey, Manager Office: 870-857-3744 Cell: 870-450-8443 62 Airport Rd. Corning, AR. 72422

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

AOG 24 hr Field Service: ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤

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

preeves@jsamiami.com www.JSAMiami.com • 305-825-2001

Booth #602 & #604

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Ag Aviation School Offers Training on a Working Farm and Ag Aviation Business Our 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 two requirements before entering this program; you must have your private pilot’s license and your tailwheel 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.

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 #503 in Orlando.

Application Solutions with the Power of Raven At Raven we solve great challenges. This was evident with the recent acquisition of the AgSync, Operator PRO, and AgriSite systems and apps. As part of the Applied Technologies division, AgSync not only has one of the most robust application solutions in the industry but now with the power of the Raven brand and future.

New this year for aerial application is order creation and dispatching built into the AgriSite app. AgSync users can log into AgriSite from an apple device and create Customer, Farms, Fields then Create Orders and Assign those orders to pilots, right in the app. The orders are immediately available to the pilots in the Operator Pro app. AgSync continues to save you time and money in your operations.

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

MAP - CREATE - DISPATCH FROM ANYWHERE

AGRISITE

Visit us in Booth 218 for a demonstration.

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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.

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

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engine and providing the best possible service to their customers.

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.

Visit our booth #723 in Orlando.

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Putting for PAASS Who wants some exciting fore-play before the Ag Aviation Expo officially kicks-off?

WEAR YOUR LOUDEST PANTS!! Show off your fun golf pants and join us at Rosen Shingle Creek on Sunday evening for Putting for PAASS! The event 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. Putting for PAASS will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. at Rosen Shingle Creek.

Have fun with your friends during our nine-hole scramble. This event is fun no matter your skill set, whether you’re an avid golfer, a miniature-golfer or you’ve never held a putter! The event will consist of up to 54 teams with four people per team. When registering, you’ll choose the tee time block of 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 or 8:30. We will open a 9 p.m. slot if the other time slots are full of golfers. During each tee time block, 9 teams will compete and you’ll have 30 minutes to finish the nine holes. If there are ties, there will be a sudden death hole(s) at the end of the tournament.

Each of the four people on the winning team will receive $100 gift certificates to purchase merchandise at the 2019 NAAA Support Fundraising booth on the NAAA Trade Show floor on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Registration is required and the donation is $110 per person. Click the link below for the time that you would like to play. Each person must register seperately; four people per team. Food and beverages are not included; a cash bar will be available for drink purchases.

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6:30 p.m. Putting (please arrive by 6:10 p.m.)

• 7 p.m. Putting (please arrive by 6:40 p.m.)

• 7:30 p.m. Putting (please arrive by 7:10 p.m.)

• 8 p.m. Putting (please arrive by 7:40 p.m.)

• 8:30 p.m. Putting (please arrive by 8:10 p.m.)

• 9 p.m. Putting will open if all of the time slots above fill with players.

If people do not sign up for the last two time slots, we will move putters into the earlier time slots.

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.

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