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Red Willow Aviation utilizes the combination of an AT-504 and Turbine Training Center’s Air Tractor Simulator for turbine transition training.

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From the Cockpit | Bill Lavender

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Insights | National Agricultural Aviation Association

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Craymer’s Counsel | Robert Craymer

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Regina’s Perspective | Regina Farmer

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Spreading the Facts | Michelle Miller

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On the cover: The unique side-by-side cockpit of the AT-504 used by Red Willow Aviation.

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C-PAASS — A Good Thing I remember when the concept of PAASS was introduced to the ag aviation industry in the mid-1990s. At the time, I served as the NAAA representative for the Georgia AAA and was a member of the Steering Committee for the implementation of PAASS. I remember all too well the backlash I received on the back of a transit bus at the NAAA annual convention. Several prominent operators cornered me on that bus with no fellow Steering Committee members to come to my defense. I tried explaining that PAASS would be a win-win move for the industry. Those operators were not going to hear it. They had all sorts of apprehensions. At the time, I did not convince anyone on that bus of the value of PAASS, but I did buy some time. Since then, those same operators, of which I remember two specifically, came to endorse and become very active in the success of PAASS, much to their credit. Today, things are very different as far as PAASS’s credibility. It is the premier ag aviation education program. It may be tested with the introduction of C-PAASS, but I don’t think so. If, for some reason, this is the first you have heard of C-PAASS, it is an expansion of PAASS that offers certification. To quote Andrew Moore, CEO of NAAA, “The certification program will acknowledge participants who make themselves available to the rich educational material provided by NAAA and the state/regional ag aviation associations through membership and who attend PAASS annually and Operation S.A.F.E. biannually.” Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with a certification program, there is no doubt it will serve to demonstrate an operator’s professionalism. That is a valuable tool when one’s actions come into question. People have this desire to live in a utopian society. Of course, that is not possible. However, just an operator raising the bar with his notable efforts by participating in C-PAASS will go a long way towards his credibility and professionalism. A 6 | agairupdate.com

I will not go into details about NAAA’s C-PAASS program to be implemented in 2023. The Association can far better explain it than I. Visit agaviation.org to learn more. It will unquestionably benefit the ag-pilot and operator. There is a significant possibility that ag-aviation insurance companies, along with chemical company registrants, could offer cost-saving discounts for participants in C-PAASS, as in the past. As I write this, I am three days before my departure to Brazil. I have made two trips earlier in the past nine months. This trip will include attending their national convention hosted by SINDAG, the equivalent to our NAAA. The convention is expected to be well attended with well over 100 exhibitors since they have missed the last two years due to covid. This will be my 28th year traveling to Brazil for AgAir Update. Oddly enough, I have yet to learn the Portuguese language! But, I manage with help from incountry AgAir Update team members. After the convention, I will visit various operators for future articles throughout Brazil. The entire trip will last about 13 days. Once I return home, I will settle back into semi-retirement, helping Graham. Honestly, I do not see how I got everything done while running things at AgAir Update. I cannot get everything done now while supposedly semi-retired! Until next month, Keep Turning…

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One Park Ave Oklahoma City, OK United States 73102 NAAA Lindsay Barber Lbarber@agaviation.org (202) 546-5722 October 20-23, 2022 VIII Expo Congreso Aviación Agrícola 2022 Hotel Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, México adriana.garduno@ aviacionagricola.com.mx 55-55712072 ext 107 WhatsApp 5539777805 California AAA Convention October 24-26, 2022 Hyatt Regency Monterey

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October 24-26, 2022 KsAAA Annual Convention Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview 400 W. Douglas Wichita KS 67202 (316) 262-5000 Rhonda McCurry 316-650-6857 kaaa@ksagaviation.org October 30-Nov. 1, 2022 Pacific NW AAA Convention Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 Tara Lea Brown Email: pnwaaa@gmail.com Phone: (509) 989-9098 November 1-3, 2022 Mid-States Ag Aviation Conference Isle of Capri Casino Bettendorf, IA United States Wes Sharp wes@agritechaviation.com (515) 240-0560 November 15-16, 2022 Colorado AAA Convention Island Grove Event Center Greeley, CO United States Jessica Freeman 970-217-5239 jessica@coagav.org www.coagav.org December 4, 2022 Flying in the Wire and Obstruction Environment Course Knoxville Convention Center 701 S Henley Street Knoxville, TN United States 37902 NAAA naaaexpo@agaviation.org (202) 546-5722 December 4, 2022 AXEing for PAASS Fundraiser Craft Axe Throwing 119 W. 5th Avenue- Suite 150 Knoxville, TN United States 37917 NAAREF naaaexpo@agaviation.org (202) 546-5722

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Ag pilot training is one of the most unique types of aviation training. There are many ways to do it; some good, some notso-good. For many years, the on-wing checkout and the “go out there and fly the thing” seemed commonplace. However, as regulations change and airplanes become bigger and faster, more and more new pilots are turning to a disciplined training program that considers faster airplanes, obstacle avoidance at high speeds, emergencies and turbine engine operation. Simulators have also made their debut into ag aviation training, providing valuable training for turbine engine management, including starts and emergencies. They allow for training in situations that are impossible to train for in

real aircraft - inadvertent IMC, catastrophic component failures - just to name a few. A newcomer to the training sector in agricultural aviation aims to put the missing piece into the puzzle - the jump from the simulator (or slower aircraft) to the faster, larger turbine powered aircraft.

Griff Malleck grew up on a farm in Indianola, Nebraska, where his dad, grandfather and great grandfather were all successful farmers. Griff says his father did not want him to be a farmer because of all the stress of farm life. Since his dad loved planes and his uncle flew for a living, becoming an airplane mechanic seemed the best choice. Griff started flying at age 16 and got his pilot’s license a year later. He married his high school sweetheart Vickie and they moved to Broomfield, Colorado, so he could attend school to become an airplane mechanic. (L-R): Sam Walton (Pilot), Griff Malleck (Founder), Ashley Winder (Marketing Director), Cleo Spencer (President), Tammy Stewart (Finance Manager), Whitney Rothwell (A&P/IA), Chad Magnuson (Sales Manager), Jim Spector (Sales), Korbin Moore (Sales), Riley Shullanberger (Pilot), Chayse Majnetti (Warehouse Manager), Marcus Gonzales (Inventory Manager). Not Shown: Dave Lytle (Sales), Pablo Marquez (Warehouse).

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When he graduated, he could not find a job in Colorado, so they moved back to Nebraska and Griff took a job at McCook Flying Services.

formed Red Willow Chemical. In 2003, the company outgrew its location at the McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport and moved into its current, expanded location just off the airport.

Griff purchased Red Willow Aviation in 1980, and at the time, operated it as a maintenance repair shop and aerial application business with a 400 Brave and Cessna C-188. He knew he had to continue doing new things to stay competitive, so throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he tried many new ideas and eventually got into the bulk sales chemical business and

Griff credits Vickie, his wife, for much of their success at Red Willow Chemical. Vickie worked full-time to provide for the family and make sure bills were paid during the early years when Griff was just starting as owner of the company. Griff says that even though she never actually worked at Red Willow Aviation, Vickie was integral to its success. ➤

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Whitney Rothwell works on Red Willow’s PT6A-34AGpowered AgCat.

After an accident in 2019, Griff knew that with his everexpanding business, he would need help managing aerial applications and chemical sales. Cleo Spencer, who had recently moved back to the area and had an extensive background in finance and banking, was just the person. Cleo had helped Griff through the years with accounting and a happenstance conversation led the two to become somewhat of partners, with Cleo acting as CEO.

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Cleo purchased the business in 2021, and he went to work crunching numbers and looking toward the future. After he ironed out the business essentials, Cleo put together a solid plan that upgraded the current fleet of aircraft and incorporated a unique training program into the mix. He also reimagined the chemical sales side of the business, seeing over a 170% increase in sales and deliveries by adding talent and changing the culture. ➤

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Cleo says, “Honestly, without our great employees and their dedication, we wouldn’t be doing as well.” Red Willow Aviation purchased an AT-504 out of Texas to fill the gap often created between a pilot transitioning into a larger turbine aircraft. Their unique program utilizes a minimum of five hours of flight time in the aircraft with an experienced Air Tractor pilot, covering all the basics of aircraft and spraying operations. However, one aspect of the program makes those five hours extremely effective - simulation. In partnership with Turbine Training Center in Manhattan, KS, all students enrolled in the Red Willow Aviation program must complete the aircraft familiarization/simulation course with Turbine Training Center before they get into the aircraft. This saves valuable time and the student comes ready to learn aerial application techniques instead of emergency procedures and starts; after all, that’s what the simulator is for. “Our goal is to help the industry produce competent, welltrained pilots and increase overall industry safety and the combination of aircraft-specific simulation and flight-time is a recipe for success,” comments Cleo.

Cleo Spencer’s daughters keep everyone in line at Red Willow Aviation. Pictured L-R: Lilyann and Oakley Spencer. Not shown are Jenicca and Skotlyn Spencer.

Flights typically last around 1-2 hours, twice daily, depending on the weather. Red Willow charges per flight hour with a minimum of five hours. Turbine Training Center collects the simulator training tuition. After the first five hours, any additional flight hours are at a reduced rate.

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Cleo Spencer’s first year at the helm of Red Willow Aviation has been a whirlwind. But with students booked throughout next year, he has indeed seemed to have found the missing piece.

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By Ted Delanghe I thought I had unofficially retired from the ag flying business, but then came across a deal too good to miss. Flying a Turbo Brave from an unbelievably smooth 4500x50 foot airstrip with a maximum of 7 miles ferry. Not to mention fields situated amid the Saskatchewan prairies so flat that an anthill is considered a flight hazard. I would also be flying with a newcomer to the ag aviation business. Jeremy had just finished an excellent ag pilot course and would be flying a 235 hp Pawnee, and I was quite interested to learn his perspective on the ag aviation business. His start in the business was a far cry from when I started, where the owners said: "The airplane is around the corner of the hangar. Let me know when you are ready to start work." No ag course, no ground school, and no experience in ag flying. As you can imagine – and I bet a lot of you can relate to the experience - the learning curve was very steep. I had flown the Turbo Brave for the owners a couple of years before last year's worst drought in 20 years, which effectively grounded a large portion of ag flying in our central Canadian prairie's location. The owners were wholly supportive and onside, with a primary focus on flight safety and safety in general. On the ground, in the air, and everywhere in between. I was very interested to find out what questions Jeremy would have as a newcomer to the business. For starters, what size of load do you take? There's not a short answer to that question as it's a function of aircraft type and hopper size, temperature, humidity, pilot expertise, length and A 16 | agairupdate.com

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condition of runway, wind, not to mention the subjective items like size and nature of the infestation, or incoming weather that might put applications on hold. I was also very interested in seeing how much rust I had accumulated after a year out of ag flying. With any farming machine – swather, combine, tractor or aircraft – getting back in the saddle requires a short relearning period to get the reflexes back into good working order. It takes a bit of time at the controls to groove the brain, eyes, hands, and feet into working together in a smooth, well-oiled coordinated effort. Luckily, Jeremy and I had lots of time to prep for the upcoming season. We met at the strip for a first meeting and hit the books on our respective aircraft. It's incredible how much one can forget even over a short time. Max allowable engine limits, normal operating procedures, emergency procedures, and even the items to check on a walkaround. Where are those darn fuel drains? What are the recommended tire pressures? What are the limits on brake wear? As many pilots have said: "My memory is good, just a little short." Another reason one goes out before the season is to find out things that need fixing before the action begins. In terms of the Turbo Brave, all was in excellent working order, except for one not-so-small item. The touch screen on the GPS guidance system was not responding at all. I spent a bit of time cleaning the screen, looking through the User's Guide, and doing everything I thought would cure the problem, but unfortunately, all were dead ends. ➤

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It was time to bring in the GPS experts who were just a phone call away. I explained the issue and was ready with paper and pen to copy down a long series of steps to cure the problem, but that was not required. It was a simple matter of recalibrating the touchscreen by plugging a mouse into the USB port at the lower back area of the cockpit wall behind the seat, something I had not been aware of. Simple fixes are good. One of Jeremy's first questions was what maximum load he should take. I went through the items mentioned above but just summarized it by saying, fly with the load you feel comfortable with. That will undoubtedly rise as you gain more experience in type and how the aircraft handles a load under different weather and field conditions. Just don't be in a rush! Another interesting question Jeremy asked was what type of feedback can you feel in the aircraft controls when flying slow with a max load. It's not something that is covered thoroughly in the Operating Manual. On some aircraft, you can get a lot of stick 'chatter' as you enter slow flight from the turbulent airflow hitting the elevator. I found the Cessna 188 particularly sensitive in this area and really 'talked to you' airborne as you entered slow flight. On others, there is

more of a heavy buffet before the stall. The only way to know for sure is to take the aircraft to a safe altitude, practice slow flight, and go through a complete stall sequence with various flap and load settings, both of which Jeremy and I did on checkout day. Also, as though we had requested it, the weather started calm and clear, with almost ideal conditions for ag applications. However, as noon approached, the clouds began to build, and the wind started to pick up. The question naturally arises: "When do you stop flying for weather?" Is there a magic windspeed number when everyone should just shut down? That would certainly make life easier, but unfortunately or otherwise, the answer is it's a judgment call. Are there neighboring susceptible crops, or is the adjacent field the next on your list? How bad is the insect infestation, and if left another 24 hours without treatment, will the crop be a total loss? I did share with Jeremy a rule I learned from a seasoned pro early in my ag pilot career. Before any flight, ask yourself two questions. Will it be safe, and will it be effective? If the answer to both is not an immediate and emphatic "Yes!", it's time to shut down, grab that second cup of coffee, and wait for more optimum conditions.

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Field Air Presents SwathPRO® Spray System at AAAA Convention Air Tractor® dealer Field Air will hosted Jeff Hemeyer, CapstanAG National Account Sales Manager during the Aerial Application Association of Australia (AAAA) convention July 19-21 at the Oaks Cypress Resort in Hunter Valley, Australia. Also attending the event in the Field Air booth was Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch. “We were excited to introduce the SwathPRO spray boom system to Australian aerial applicators,” Hirsch says. “This innovative technology allows aerial applicators to adjust swath width and flow rate on the fly. It’s a way for operators to better mitigate drift, increase deposition accuracy and improve overall productivity,” he adds. A SwathPRO informational seminar was also held Wednesday, 20 July in the Venusta Centre at which Hemeyer provided an overview of the SwathPRO spray boom system

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and discussed its features and benefits. Developed by Topeka, Kansas-based CapstanAG Systems, the SwathPRO system provides a level of control and versatility not possible with conventional spray boom systems. It will be distributed exclusively through Air Tractor’s worldwide dealer network and installed at the Air Tractor factory and Air Tractor dealers’ operations. Hemeyer says the SwathPRO system allows ag pilots to alter swath width and flow rate while in flight with pre-programmed settings that turn on or off individual nozzles and adjust spray boom pressure. He notes the system has been field tested for 3 years across more than 687,000 hectares (1.7 million acres) with Air Tractor AT-802A and AT-502B operators in the United States. Systems will be available for all Air Tractor ag aircraft models.

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Air Tractor Aims for Record Aircraft Production in 2022 Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch anticipates that Air Tractor will produce more airplanes than last year despite supply chain disruptions. “At the midpoint of 2022, we are on track with our aircraft production goals. The Texas-based agriculture and aerial firefighting aircraft manufacturer produced 173 airplanes in 2021. As of June 2022, Air Tractor has produced 99 planes, and Hirsch said the company has plans to build a record 194 airplanes by yearend. Of this annual production total, the trend continues for more Air Tractor aircraft to be delivered to South America. Jeff Dobbs, Air Tractor Customer Service Manager, added that parts deliveries also continue growing. “Parts orders to South America remain strong as the South American Air Tractor fleet continues to grow. In 2021 we shipped more than 438,000 Air Tractor parts to operators worldwide,” he said. “In the first half of 2022, we have already shipped over 232,000 parts. I anticipate by the end of 2022, we will have delivered more than half a million parts worldwide.

Operational Excellence Air Tractor continues its transformative efforts toward operational excellence. This mission places a strong focus on making the best possible use of their resources and improving overall competitiveness. The effort involves continuous improvement, striving for simplicity, eliminating time-wasting activities, and increasing the company’s manufacturing flexibility to streamline the flow of raw materials and subassemblies through the factory.

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Air Tractor At The Sindag Congress, Brazil

Air Tractor factory representatives, AirTractor Latin America dealers, and their dealer agents were on hand at the Sindag Congress held July 19-21 in Sertaozinho, Brazil. Air Tractor presented an overview of its Latin America market developments for agricultural and aerial firefighting aircraft and discussed new products, Air Tractor factory expansion, and new capital improvements. Air Tractor participated in two-panel discussions: “Development Scenarios” and “Who Is Responsible for Maintenance?” The Air Tractor team was also available to answer questions and discuss the company’s activities supporting Air Tractor owners in Brazil and South America. Air Tractor, Brazil Air Tractor dealers Frost Flying, Lane Aviation, and AgSur Aviones, and their-country representatives DP Aviação, Aero Globo Aeronaves, and Aviopeças were together in a massive 168-square meter exhibit near the convention entrance. For additional Air Tractor information, visit the Brazilian and South American websites at www.airtractor.lat or www.airtractor.com.br. These native language websites provide relevant,market-specific information about the industry, airplanes, and Air Tractor news. Social media communities support both sites on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be part of this exclusive community of operators, pilots, and ag aviation enthusiasts, and join Air Tractor on its local social media channels at Air Tractor Brazil or Air Tractor Latin America.

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For a half-century, Covington Aircraft has provided the aviation industry with exceptional engine repair, maintenance, and overhaul services. This 50th anniversary is a milestone that not many companies reach and one that we are thrilled to celebrate with our entire Covington Aircraft family. While Covington Aircraft is renowned as one of today's leaders in aircraft engine repair, our beginnings five decades ago were as humble as they come. After graduating from Letourneau University in Longview with a degree in Aviation Technology, Paul Abbott packed up his belongings and moved to Okmulgee, Oklahoma, with his wife, Betty. Paul took a job with a small mission organization; missionary work had always been Paul and Betty's passion. To keep the bills paid, Paul also found employment at the Okmulgee airport, where he fueled planes, mowed the grass, and attended to other odd jobs. A 26 | agairupdate.com

At the same time, a man named Bob Covington was opening a new radial engine overhaul facility at the airport where Paul worked. In 1972, with his work at the mission organization winding down, Paul decided to join Bob Covington and work at this new facility. The partnership that would guide Covington Aircraft to extraordinary new heights was formed. For several months, Covington Aircraft operated without making a single sale. At first, there were serious questions about whether the company would succeed. After countless prayers and an equal amount of hard work, though, Covington Aircraft finally sold its first engine overhaul. With the ball rolling and sales coming in, Paul and Bob's efforts began to pay off. Three years later, in 1975, Paul and Betty joined the company as part-owners. However, they both still felt a strong calling to the mission field. Through prayer and wise counsel, the two finally decided to use the opportunity God had given them to support other missionaries rather than working in the field themselves. Through thick and thin, Paul and Betty have honored this commitment, supporting missionaries worldwide even when money was tight. ➤

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Follow NAAA’s Shooting-Response Checklist in the Event of an Ag Aircraft Shooting Ag planes have been struck by gunfire during flight operations on at least two occasions this season. In May, a Texas operator escaped injury after his plane was hit by a bullet sometime during a routine corn application. In July, an Air Tractor AT-802 was shot twice while an ag pilot was finishing a fungicide application in Missouri. Thankfully neither pilot was harmed in the incidents. After spraying a cornfield on the morning of May 7, Dennis Whitlock of Whitlock Air Service in Bonham, Texas, returned to Jones Field Airport to refuel and prepare for his next job. As he was about to fuel up, he noticed a hole on the side of the cowling surrounding the engine of his PA-36-400 Piper Brave. Whitlock opened the cowling to discover that the bullet had ripped through a scat hose that feeds air to the oil cooler and then hit an air intake tube, which deflected the bullet. If the bullet had taken a slightly different path and penetrated the Brave’s fuel injection system, it would have shut the airplane down. Likewise, if it had penetrated the crankcase, the plane would have lost oil and shut down. Two months later, on July 10, ag pilot Adam Towe was three passes into the second to last field of his day when he heard a loud pop as he was banking to turn back into a field of beans. He had just flown over a set of trees, so his initial thought was he had hit something, possibly a dead branch. In reality, the AT-802 had sustained two bullet holes, which he discovered after returning to the airport. One bullet hit one of the aircraft’s wings and another pierced the spinner surrounding the turboprop.

In both cases, the aerial applicators followed instructions in NAAA’s shooting-response checklist to report the shootings to the authorities and the FAA. NAAA developed the checklist of actions operators and pilots can take in such instances after a series of ag aircraft shootings in the summer of 2017. Whitlock followed the checklist’s suggestions and began by contacting the local Sheriff’s Office, which opened an investigation. He also contacted the FAA’s FSDO regional operation center in Fort Worth and spoke with his local FSDO office about the shooting incident. Towe gave statements about the shooting to the local authorities and the FBI after alerting the bureau and the sheriffs’ offices in Ray County and Caldwell County, Missouri. He and the operator he was flying for also notified the FSDOs in Kansas City, Missouri, and Little Rock, Arkansas, to inform the FAA. Shooting at an ag aircraft is a provocative and potentially deadly act that requires swift action. NAAA’s checklist includes tips on how to report a shooting incident and spread the word so the perpetrator can be brought to justice. It is important for the public to realize how dangerous these careless acts are and to ensure there are repercussions for anyone who shoots at an ag aircraft. “If it happens to you, follow the checklist. Let’s stop this stuff,” Towe said. See page B2 for a checklist that you can cut out and post at your operation. ➤

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Checklist for Pilots Subjected to Discharge of a Firearm Targeting an Ag Aircraft If someone discharges a firearm at your aircraft, NAAA recommends taking these steps. 1. Inform Local Law Enforcement While the laws vary from state to state, you should immediately report to your local law enforcement agency that someone has shot at your aircraft, even if your aircraft is not hit. Depending on the state, an individual discharging a firearm at an aircraft could be charged with anything from the negligent discharge of a firearm to attempted murder. It is important to contact the enforcement body with jurisdiction over the locality where the offense occurred. The sooner you can contact law enforcement, the better the chance of apprehending the shooter.

used as data to contribute to aviation safety. The incident information can be recorded on the General Report Form for electronic submission, or the form can be printed for completion and mailing by U.S. mail. The General Report Form is available at asrs.arc.nasa.gov/report/electronic.html. 6. Tell Other Pilots Whether it’s through social media, message boards, email or word of mouth, let other pilots in your area know when and where the incident occurred. Highlighting your experience can help other pilots maintain extra situational awareness when flying in the area.

2. Contact the FBI 7. Notify Local News Media Be sure to file a report with the FBI regional office for your area. The contact information for the regional office is available at fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices. In addition to state laws, it is a federal crime to shoot at aircraft, including UAVs. Penalties can be as severe as 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Even the threat of shooting down an aircraft can get you five years in prison.

Share your encounter and safety concerns with the local media to inform the non-piloting public of these same concerns, as well as the penalties associated with willfully shooting at an aircraft. Getting your story out could help catch the perpetrator if the suspected shooter has not been apprehended and might make someone else think twice before discharging a firearm at an aircraft.

3. Report it to the FAA National Safety Hotline 8. Contact Your Insurance Agent if ... After safely landing, you should report the incident by calling the FAA Safety Hotline at 1-800-255-1111 or online at hotline.faa.gov. This contact is a single avenue for anyone from FAA employees to concerned citizens to file a report regarding violations of federal aviation regulations or the safety of the national airspace. 4. Call your Local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) Your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) consists of aviation officials who are your local contact to the FAA. While local law enforcement and the FBI take care of criminal matters, be sure your local FSDO is given details on the incident.

In the event physical damage is done to your aircraft, contact your insurance agent. The company will ensure repairs are made to the aircraft in accordance with your policy. There is a possibility the insurance company could pursue action against the parties that may be liable for the loss. NAAA’s shooting-response checklist also is available to print and display at tiny.cc/NAAAchecklist. In addition to the shooting-response checklist, NAAA is available to offer additional assistance in the event of an ag aircraft shooting incident. Contact NAAA at (202) 546-5722 for further support.

5. File a NASA Aviation Safety Report NAAA, Working for You The primary purpose of a NASA aviation safety report is to collect data related to the national airspace to reduce aviation accidents and incidents. Your confidential and non-punitive report will go directly into the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS), ensuring your experience will be

If you aren’t an NAAA member already, join the cause of preserving and protecting the aerial application industry and your livelihood by becoming a member. To join NAAA, call (202) 546-5722 or visit AgAviation.org/membership.

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Shine a Light on the Industry’s Unsung Heroes: NAAA Award Nominations Due Sept. 9 One of the highlights of each NAAA convention is the chance to honor a distinct group of committed individuals and companies for their service to the agricultural aviation industry. The aerial application industry is filled with exceptional people who go above and beyond the call of duty, often with little fanfare. If you know someone like that, consider nominating them for a 2022 NAAA Award. Award nomination forms are available at AgAviation.org/awards.

NAAA’s online submission form is the fastest and easiest way to nominate someone in just a few clicks, but PDF-based awards forms are also available at AgAviation.org/awards. Completed entries using the traditional PDF forms may be emailed or faxed to NAAA at information@agaviation.org or (202) 546-5726 (fax). There are nine NAAA Award categories and one NAAREF Award, but don’t delay. The nomination deadline is Sept. 9. ➤

Eight recipients received NAAA Awards in 2021. Who will be among this year’s awardees? Nominations are due by Sept. 9.

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NAAA Award Categories Agrinaut Award: Honors an agricultural aircraft operator, operating organization or allied member company that has made an outstanding contribution in the field of ag aircraft operations. The achievement cited shall have contributed to the “state-of-the-art” for the benefit of the agricultural aircraft industry as a whole. Allied Industry Individual Award: Recognizes an NAAA member, staff person and/or allied industry individual whose efforts have significantly benefited the allied industry and the aerial application industry. (Presented by the NAAA Allied Industry Committee.) Evans-Christopher Operation S.A.F.E. Award: Recognizes individuals or entities that have made outstanding contributions to the Operation S.A.F.E. program. (Presented by NAAREF.) Delta Air Lines “Puffer” Award: Recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the design of agricultural aircraft and/or related equipment. John Robert Horne Memorial Award: Honors a pilot with five or fewer years of experience in the agricultural aviation

industry who has an exemplary safety record and has contributed to safety in ag aviation. Larsen-Miller Community Service Award: Recognizes outstanding contributions by a member to their community. Opal and Bill Binnion Memorial Award: Acknowledges those who contribute to NAAA in its efforts to educate the public about aerial application. Richard “Dick” Reade Memorial Award: Recognizes outstanding contributions by an allied industry member and their company. William O. Marsh Safety Award: Recognizes significant achievements in safety, safety education or an outstanding operational safety program. Zoren and Joan O’Brien Memorial Outstanding Service Award: Awards outstanding service to the commercial agricultural aviation industry or its association. The 2022 NAAA Award recipients will be announced in the fall and honored at the Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet Dec. 8 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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New Hartzell Aviation Formed from Three Storied Brands OSHKOSH, Wis., July 26, 2022 – Tailwind Technologies Inc., an integral part of investment holdings by brothers James W. Brown III and Joseph W. Brown, has formed Hartzell Aviation, a newly named company with historic roots. The announcement was made at the 2022 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh annual airshow. Hartzell Aviation is a growing family of brands committed to innovation and the continuous improvement of the General Aviation industry. The storied brands of the new Hartzell Aviation include Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Aerospace Welding and Hartzell Engine Tech. Hartzell Aviation’s new website is at www. HartzellAviation.com.

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“The independent operating companies and products under the Hartzell Aviation banner will carry on a strong and rich tradition, with a history dating back to the Wright Brothers when Orville encouraged his neighbor Robert N. Hartzell to begin manufacturing airplane propellers,” said James W. Brown III.

Hartzell Aerospace Welding, established as Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, is a world leader in general aviation aircraft exhaust systems and engine mount repair. Its core competencies include certified welding, precision machining and sheet metal fabrication. President Ryan Latham leads the company, which is located in Eagan, Minn. Hartzell Aerospace Welding also announced at 2022 EAA AirVenture that it is expanding with the acquisition of Acorn Welding, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. For more information go to https://awi-ami.com.

Joseph W. Brown added, “This newly christened organization, with its iconic Hartzell companies and brand names, is guided by the overriding principle of Built on Honor, which reflects our commitment to quality, performance, and support in everything we do.” The Hartzell Aviation umbrella brings together an outstanding array of firewall forward products. The creation of Hartzell Aviation reinforces the three organizations’ core competencies and their joint pursuit of improving General Aviation.

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Inlet Case I have fielded a few calls over the past couple of weeks about oil coming out of the inlet case after motoring the engine. The presence of oil caused concern for the customers. The best way to show what is going on is to explore the oil tank and what is causing this. We previously discussed the PT6A engine construction and the modular design. We began our look at the engine from the Accessory Gear Box (AGB) at the rear of the engine. The inlet case happens to be the next thing in line. The inlet case serves several purposes. It directs air into the compressor; in addition, the inlet case is the support for the #1 bearing, which is the thrust bearing for the compressor. It provides placement for the inlet screen, which prevents objects from entering the compressor. It supports the AGB and forms the oil tank. The inlet case is an essential part of the engine design and performs many functions. When you look at the inlet case shape, imagine the airflow, and you can see the brilliance of the design. The air provided to the engine nacelle is brought in through the ¼” screen and makes a sharp reverse turn. This keeps the compressor rotor from being in line with the flight path and airflow. This allows for a layer of protection after the screen for objects to find their way into the compressor. Gravity will allow the objects to be pulled away from the airflow through the turn. This design also helps reduce the noise of the engine during operation. Not all debris can be stopped by this design. From time to time, we still find FOD (Foreign Object Damage) on the compressor blades. However, much of it is repairable. When the AGB is installed, the internal cavity formed with the inlet case becomes the oil tank. The bulk of the oil is stored there. The oil begins circulating through the pressure pump in the oil tank into the oil filter housing. The oil goes through the outside of the filter to the inside and is B 10 | agairupdate.com

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The other thing the inlet case does is support the thrust bearing for the compressor. The bearing is inside a housing bolted to the inlet case. There is also an oil jet providing pressure oil direct to the bearing. The design of the PT6 incorporates several air seals, and there is one in this location. The air seal has a rotating and stationary component that provides minimal clearance when the engine operates. Air pressure is found on one side of the seal and oil on the other. That air keeps the oil contained inside the engine. Now to address the original concern about oil coming out of the inlet case. This typically occurs when the engine has been motored without starting. For instance, when you are performing an engine wash. You motor the engine with the starter (fuel off), so the compressor is spinning, then add soap and/or water to perform the type of wash you are doing. This operation does allow all the systems to begin their normal operation. The pressure oil is sent from the tank to the bearings, so they are lubricated for the engine start. Because the engine is not being started, only rotated, the scavenge pumps cannot move all the oil provided. The #1 bearing cavity floods with oil, and because the engine is not operating, there is no air pressure to keep the oil from bypassing the air seal. This allows oil to come out of the inlet. It also prompts a quick call to your favorite engine guy to ask if it is ok.

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What do you do when you see oil out of the inlet? Finish what you are doing (engine wash or whatever caused you to motor the engine). Clean the oil out of the inlet the best you can. If it dripped all over your air filter, you may also want to clean it. The point is to limit the amount of oil ingested by the engine. Oil on the compressor blades attracts chemicals, dirt, dust, and grime. Once everything is clean, start the engine and watch for an oil pressure indication. Run the engine as needed, dry it out after washing and get the oil up to temperature. After shutdown, check the oil within 15 minutes. Adjust the oil level as needed. You won’t need to add unless you were already down a little bit. The tricky thing about turbine oil is that you can spill a teaspoon on the floor, and it will spread out forever and look like you spilled a gallon. Here is where I give my standard warning: don’t overfill the tank. If you do, the engine will push out what it doesn’t want or need. B 12 | agairupdate.com

Here is my best advice. If you have a question or concern, then call and ask someone about it. I always field questions to help folks operate and understand their engines. I would love to help you avoid costly problems and put your mind at rest when something abnormal shows up. I hope everyone is having a great season. Robert Craymer has worked on PT6A engine and PT6A powered aircraft for the past three decades, including the last 25+ years at Covington Aircraft. As a licensed A&P mechanic, Robert has held every job in an engine overhaul shop and been an instructor of PT6A Maintenance and Familiarization courses for pilots and mechanics. Robert can be reached at robertc@ covingtonaircraft.com or 662-910-9899. Visit us at covingtonaircraft.com.

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After being in the industry for thirty years, I've seen just about every scenario of company workflow. One thing that became abundantly clear was that there was a lot of duplication of data entry in our industry. This was concerning to me not only because of the inefficient use of time but also due to the way that duplication of data entry will often result in errors being made. On a visit to one operation, we saw that the same information was being put in 5 different times, and multiple programs were used for mapping, billing, load sheets, etc. I had a memory from years ago when the wife of an operator wanted to buy our Chem-Man software. However, she did NOT buy it to send out bills or to do reporting. She wanted to show her husband (who was against using computers) that it could streamline their business. The following year she came to me at a convention and just had to tell me the results. She said, "I compared my entries to his manual calculations, and he had made over $18,000 in mistakes, most of them to one large grower. She said that he was too embarrassed to go to the grower and ask for the difference. Needless to say, they used the program going forward. This story always reminds me that sometimes we are not always aware of our mistakes, and it never hurts to have a system to doublecheck your work.

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Even when I write my articles, I'll send them out to several members of our Chem-Man team, and they often find mistakes that I overlooked. I always appreciate it. When we created our online software in 2015, we added the option to schedule work with maps and then have the ability to turn it into an invoice. We wanted to create an all-in-one solution so that data duplication could be avoided in most cases. Creating a job (work order) creates your mapping, load sheets, GPS files, inventory files, EPA regulation reports, commission records, and invoicing. The reports from this data can be generated in a matter of minutes. I'm still amazed that some people tell me that they receive maps on things like a napkin. I can't imagine having to duplicate this on a real mapping system. (This was the case in a recent new addition to our company). We have seen a real uptick in the number of companies contracting out and letting the retailers/coops enter the jobs (esp. in the "corn run"). Some of our customers said this is helping them from re-entering maps that were emailed or brought to them. It's instantaneous when a job is entered, and time is saved from duplication. It's also great because the data was entered directly by the company requesting the work, so they are accountable for the entry.

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Many operators have told me, "I prefer manually calculating the loads because things change so fast." I get this. However, it never hurts to let the program give you a good template for comparison just in case you get distracted (as we all do) and make a mistake. We all understand how vital the loader information is when dealing with chemical applications. I always emphasize that the qualifications of someone entering data need to be meticulous and mindful that their data input is affecting what is being sprayed, the area being sprayed, and the bills that go out. Make sure you hire qualified candidates, and as an operator of a business, you learn how to navigate the program yourself (or someone close to you does). Remember that your data reported is only as good as your data input. Bottom line! I've seen so many scenarios, and it's important to me that your operation is efficient, accurate and makes your customer satisfied knowing they're working with a professional company. Y'all stay safe!

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Back in August of 2021, the Arkansas Agricultural Aviation Association was contacted by Jason Ledbetter of Michigan asking for a historic Plant Board Aerial Application License from the late 1940’s - 1970’s. He was participating in the restoration of a former crop duster from Arkansas and thought it would be great to remake a smaller, similar decal to represent that phase of history to include on the aircraft today. The historical photo shows 4 of these licenses displayed behind the cockpit, although they are too blurry to read and he was unsure of the colors. The photo of the original airplane is shown below along with a 1965 decal that was shared by Tommy Anderson. A special thanks to Tommy Anderson for finding this historic gem! The restored plane, owned by Joel Colombo, is pictured above. Jason took the image Tommy provided and with the assistance of a friend and Photoshop, he used a photo emulsion silkscreen technique onto vinyl vehicle wrap. We are hoping to get more details on the plane from the owner soon.

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Field Study in Corn Reveals Nee Maintain Correct Height Above C by Dr. Scott Bretthauer, NAAA Staff Aerial applicators need to fly at an appropriate height for their aircraft. Flying too low prevents the spray pattern from developing to its full width. It can also greatly reduce uniformity within the pattern itself. A field study by Alan Corr from Agri-Spray Consulting, Ken Ferrie from Crop-Tech Consulting and Matt Gill from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign examined deposition from aerial applications in a corn canopy. The flying was done by David Baurer with Palmer Flying Service in Manito, Illinois. The project was sponsored by Bayer Crop Science. The purpose of the study was to identify potential causes for some of the streaking seen in corn fungicide applications from the 2021 season. Several treatments were examined with a single replication, including different nozzle setups and application heights. For each treatment, an AT-802 made two adjacent passes with a 90-foot swath width. Spray

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coverage was captured on white sampling cards located in the top, ear level and lower parts of the corn canopy. The corn was just entering the VT growth stage. Sampling began at the center of the first pass and went to the center of the second pass to see if canopy penetration and deposition were reduced in the zone of overlap between the two passes. Data for all the treatments showed high variability across the 90-foot swath, which is to be expected for sampling at a 5-foot interval in a plant canopy where much of the spray is intercepted by plant tissue. The results do show that with flat fan nozzles and the aircraft operated with a boom height of around 12 to 15 feet above the canopy, there was no indication of a reduction in spray coverage and deposition in the zone of spray overlap between the two passes.

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Gavin Morse 1983-2022 Gavin Barry Morse, 38, of rural Adams County, Washington took his final flight July 2, 2022. Gavin was born September 29, 1983 in Spokane, WA as the youngest of four children and only son to Bruce Morse and Maribeth Benson.

Gavin grew up in the Spokane area and came to the Columbia Basin as a student in the Big Bend Community College Aviation program. It was during his time at Big Bend that Gavin met the love of his life, and partner in all things, Erin Wolf, while dirt biking in the Beezley Hills. Gavin and Erin were married October 8, 2005 in Quincy, Washington, where they resided for many years while Gavin was employed at Royal Flying Service, in Royal City, WA. Gavin's lifelong passion was aviation. From a young age he was interested in airplanes and dreamed of being a pilot. Gavin worked tirelessly to make his dreams come true, and on July 7, 2007 he flew his first paid flight as an agricultural pilot. Gavin and Erin relocated to Connell, WA when he was presented with the opportunity to work for B&R Aerial Crop Care, and it was in Connell they grew their family with the addition of daughter, Magdalene. The Morse family briefly moved to Oakesdale, WA to work at Fender Flying service for the growing season, where they welcomed daughter, Adlai. In the fall of 2015, they moved to their current home and place of business in rural Adams County to pursue their dream of owning their own aerial application service, and GEM Air, Inc. was born. Gavin had a servant's heart. In his 20s, he served as a volunteer firefighter at Grant County Fire District 3 in Quincy, Washington and in recent years he volunteered his time, equipment, and skills to fight fires aerially in the surrounding towns and farmland. He was passionate about and a champion for the ag aviation industry. He served as the President of the Association of Washington Aerial Applicators and as the WA state Representative for the National Association of Aerial Applicators Board of Directors. In those roles he was very involved in advocacy for the Ag aviation industry and his influence was crucial in the outcome of legislation such as the Notification Bill, Application Over Forest Land Bill, and the Low-Level Aviation Safety Law. B 22 | agairupdate.com

While Gavin's favorite place was the sky, he also loved adventuring with his family- camping, boating, riding dirt bikes, and traveling. He was known for the saltwater aquariums he nurtured over the years, his love of fancy cheese and hot sauce, and all things space and astronomy related, but most of all he was known for the way he loved to connect with people. Gavin was passionate, charismatic, and always had a twinkle in his eye. He had a way of always making people feel valued, included, and seen. Gavin liked to encourage others to dream big, work hard, and love what they do, just as he did. Gavin was a devout Christian, and his love of the Lord was apparent to all who knew him. He shared that deep faith with his wife and daughters, and they take comfort in knowing he is in the arms of his Savior. Gavin is survived by his wife, Erin (Wolf) Morse, and daughters Magdalene and Adlai.

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Do “Pretty” Foods Equal Healthy Products? We have a serious problem in society today, and that’s being a sucker for a pretty display. Look at new products on the market compared to the “standard” products we are used to. Even familiar brands are rebranding to make their logos and packaging more appealing. Why might this be?

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We are frequently being fooled as consumers. Society has become extremely visual; we find ‘pretty’ things more appealing, especially women who do the most household shopping. Our expanding visual nature, primarily due to the internet, means we find packaging that we like and purchase those products with little regard to the ingredients, nutrition, or other label considerations. Colorful packaging often comes with a higher price tag, adding to the underlying insinuation that the product is superior to the bland packaging of the cheaper products. Companies get you to pay more at check out without changing what’s inside the box, only changing the box itself.

For example, look at the variety of eggs available in your local grocer. The conventional eggs come in dull, foam, or cardboard cartons with solid coloring. Stack that product next to a sleek, clear packaging with a heavily designed carton, covered in phrases like ‘happy hens,’ ‘laid fresh, ‘nutrient-rich, ‘all-natural,’ etc. Which do your eyes gravitate to on the shelf? Which product would you put in your cart despite the $1.50 price difference? Many consumers have started to choose the betterdesigned packaging, maybe because they like the way it looks in their fridge, perhaps because they are easily swayed to believe the gimmicks made on the carton. In the end, though, they are just gimmicks. That is the issue with pretty packaging. Consumers buy the products because of how it makes them feel, sometimes regardless of the products themselves. In the case of the egg cartons, there is no difference in nutrition or quality of the eggs themselves, yet consumers aren’t picking the cheaper product from perception alone. ➤

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farm to table. While I appreciate that consumers want to be more involved in where their food comes from, I wish they would start at the source, the farmers, instead of believing marketing tactics full of myths in the grocery aisles. There is nothing wrong with conventional farming. It is a safe, efficient way to deliver wholesome and affordable food to consumers worldwide. Don’t be fooled by pretty packaging. Don’t be tricked into paying higher prices for the same products and the same food on your table. Want more information about where your food comes from? Reach out, and we’ll connect you to a local farmer that can help explain exactly what happens at their farm and farms just like theirs. Next time you’re in the grocery aisle, think about this – is it worth it to pay extra for a similar product or even the same thing? Moreover, there’s an excellent chance that the farmer is seeing zero additional profits from packaging and marketing sales – these profit margins are likely going to the multi-million dollar corporations. If you’d like to help farmers be more profitable, the best thing you can do is buy from them directly but if that’s not an option, know that any farm can produce a safe, nutritious and healthy product regardless of the package. As a spin-off of Geico commercials – “fifteen minutes with a farmer could save you fifteen percent or more on your grocery bill!”

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Getting Our Wisdom From God “Where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living… Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding” (Job 28:12-13, 28). B 28 | agairupdate.com

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). There’s a vast difference between the wisdom of God and the wisdom of this world. The only place we can find God’s wisdom for our life is from God’s word, the Bible! Job asked the question, “Where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living…Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding” (Job 28:12-13, 28). We can’t buy or earn God’s wisdom, it’s a gift from God! Solomon asked God for His wisdom (2 Chronicles 1:7-12). God’s wisdom is one of our greatest needs. We can’t be discerning and discriminating without divine counsel from our heavenly Father; and the primary means for achieving that wisdom is prayer. “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6).

“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind” (James 1:6). Real and active faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior believes God is sovereign, loving, and that God will give us the understanding we need to go through the good times and problems in our earthly life. We’re not to pray for things to fulfill our fleshly pleasures and lusts (James 4:3); our prayers are not a blank check for anything we want. Our prayers are to bring glory to God, not to ourselves (John 14:13-14). The word “doubt” comes from the Greek word “Diakrino” which means to dispute, argue, or debate with God about keeping His promises to us. The doubtful person who doesn’t ask God in faith and doubts God will answer their prayers is like the wind driven surging, billowing and restless sea. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that

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the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:15-17). God’s word will guide Christians to the truths of God’s wisdom if we’ll submit to Him (John 16:13). Our heavenly Father gives us access to His eternal and unlimited wisdom to meet our own needs as well as the needs of others. God’s wisdom teaches Christians how to live our life while we’re on this earth. God’s wisdom teaches a Christian how to relate to their husband/wife and their children. God’s wisdom teaches Christians how to be a good employer, good employee, how to relate to government authorities and church leaders. “For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God” (1 Corinthians 2:11). Every person knows things about them self that no one else knows unless that person reveals them. That’s the way it is with God; we cannot know anything about God unless the Holy Spirit reveals them to us from the Bible. We can see nature, the heavens, and many other things that God has created, but they don’t tell us the deep things of God—only the Bible can do that. Humans cannot understand the gospel of Jesus Christ unless the Holy Spirit reveals it to us from the Bible.

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ABBEVILLE, LA — Jim Jeffries called, “Hey Bill, I know of an interesting ag operator in south Louisiana that you should make plans to visit.” Jim, with his propeller balancing business Jeffries Airworks, has the opportunity to stop at numerous ag operations throughout the country. I like to think of him as my “bird dog”, pointing out to me a likely story. It seemed this suggestion from Jim to visit Detraz Flying Service was going to be one of those good ones, especially when he told me about Big Mike’s boiled crawfish! As many know, I’m a sucker (no pun intended) for fresh crawfish. Detraz Flying Service, owned and operated by Mike Detraz, Jr., has its airstrip adjacent to his father’s place where about a million pounds of crawfish are brokered every season. With my other pending duties in southern Louisiana, an overnight stay in Abbeville was inevitable, crawfish and all! B 30 | agairupdate.com

Mike Detraz, Jr. started his flying service straight out of ag school in 1992. He attended Harold Aviation in Bainbridge, Georgia at 17 years old and barely out of high school. For three years, he was recognized by the LAAA as the youngest ag operator in the state. It was a tough way to get into the ag flying business, starting young and green. But, Mike had grown up on the farm and worked for an ag operator in the summers of his high school years, so he wasn’t completely green. However, Detraz Flying Service has paid a heavy price for starting out with these challenging conditions. Mike’s first year in business he bought an A-Model Ag Cat powered by an R-1340. He had lined up 2,100 acres of rice that would need a minimum of five applications during the season. Before the season was out, he crashed the Ag Cat, luckily with no injuries, other than to his pride. By Mike’s own admission, pure inexperience was the reason for the crash. ➤

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Big Mike (Mike Detraz’s dad) displays a fine batch of freshly boiled crawfish, keeping them warm in the cooler (oxymoron?)

In his second year, Mike added another A-Model R-1340 Ag Cat for a total of two, to accommodate his growing business. He hired a friend to fly it. The second Ag Cat started the season with a zero-time engine, ending abruptly with an engine failure with only 10 hours on the engine.

The first Tiger Pac Ag Cat had served Mike so well, that he replaced the Mills Conversion with another Walter powered Tiger Pac Ag Cat. The turbine powered Ag Cats can work from the 1800-foot sod strip without any problems, loaded, all day long. The Tiger Pac is capable of ferrying at a respectable airspeed of 130 mph. Turns are easy, ideal for working rice and sugar cane.

Subsequently, Detraz Flying Service lost its second airplane in its second year in business.

By now, Detraz Flying Service’s accounts have grown from 2,100 acres of rice in 1992, to more than 13,000 acres with an additional 20,000 acres of sugar cane on the books in 2002. The Tiger Pac Ag Cats fly eleven months of the year, a combined total of 1,400 hours. The season begins with working rice in early March through July. By then, the sugar cane applications have started, with the season winding down spreading rye grass seed on 5,000 acres.

By his fourth year, Mike’s business had grown to operating three A-Model Ag Cats. Rice acreage was increasing, along with more sugar cane acreage needing his services. In the fifth year, Detraz Flying Service made the step from piston to turbine. Mike replaced two of the R-1340 powered Ag Cats with a Mills conversion PT6A-20 Ag Cat. Liking the power and reliability of the turbine engine, Mike expanded his fleet to include a newly converted Tiger Pac Ag Cat powered with a Walter M601E engine. It was the year 2000. However, disaster struck in 2001 when Mike’s pilot, flying the Mills Conversion, was killed when he flew into a tower, destroying the third Detraz Flying Service’s Ag Cat within eight years of operation. B 32 | agairupdate.com

However, the black cat was not through with the Tiger Pac Ag Cats of Detraz Flying Service. In the spring of this year, pilot Tommy Watson was landing on a narrow canal levee, when the left brake locked. Trying to keep the aircraft tracking straight was impossible without locking the right brake, preventing him from going into the canal. As if landing in slow motion, Tommy called-in to the base explaining his dilemma as the Walter powered Tiger Pac Ag Cat slowly went up on its nose. ➤

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Although the levee was relatively soft, causing minimum damage to the airframe of the Ag Cat, the Walter engine was running and the prop turning upon impact, a force strong enough to bend the propeller blades beyond repair and tear the bottom cowling completely off the aircraft. But, what about the Walter engine? Jimmy LeBlanc, Mike’s hired mechanic, dismantled the aircraft and it was trucked back to Darryl Riddell’s in West Helena, Arkansas for repairs. Unlike what was expected, when Mike got the bill for the repairs, the engine portion was only $1,700! It seems, as in similar instances before with other Walter engines, the engine is very tolerable of a nose strike. Of course, there are limits, but in Mike’s incident, the B 34 | agairupdate.com

Walter engine supported the impact of the nose-over with minimal damage. Most would agree, it is time for the black cat to jump off of the Detraz Flying Service’s Ag Cats and find a home somewhere else. An education is expensive, whether it is bought from a school, or learned in the classroom of hard knocks. Even so, who can say Detraz Flying Service would not have had the same problems under any other circumstances, a string of bad luck that could happen to any ag operator, young or old. However, Mike’s luck has not all been bad. Lady luck stopped by when Mike married his wife, Angie, and again a few years later with the birth of their daughter, Jennah. According to Mike, these two ladies are more important than any Ag Cat he has ever owned!

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View of Chris Stoltzfus' operation at Coatesville, Pennsylvania, in 1947.

The success of the Stoltzfus firm, plus the owner's engaging personality and charm, helped spread the agricultural aviation business all over the Northeast. Firms sprang up not only in Pennsylvania, but in New York, Ohio, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. Many were the direct result of contacts with Stoltzfus at Coatesville. Among such firms still in existence are Carroll Voss's Ag-Rotors, Inc. at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Beilers Crop Service at Massey, Maryland; Chance Davis' Shenendoah Agri-Air at Martinsburg, West Virginia; and Tallman Aerial Spraying at Dauphin, Pennsylvania. Chris Stoltzfus passed away of a heart condition, at the relatively young age of 67, in July 1981. Those who knew him personally realized that the industry had lost one of its truly outstanding figures. He left a legacy of fine work, plus the memory of a talent and an enthusiasm not seen too often in any field. B 36 | agairupdate.com

He also left two sons, both following somewhat in his footsteps. Kenneth operates an aviation firm in Ohio, and Karl operates another in Virginia. But most of all, Carl Stoltzfus left an added dimension of respectability to the industry. He made those around him aspire to be better. Differences of opinion exist as to where and when the first agricultural flying was done in New York State. But it seems quite certain that the orchard regions of the Hudson Valley and the muckland truck farming area around Middletown, Warwick, and Florida, New York, became centers of agricultural aviation after World War II. A look at this region, especially the singular and fabulous "muckland" near Middletown, makes it easy to understand how agricultural flying developed here. ➤

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Nature in one of her more bountiful moods, created this fabulous muckland area from a dry lake bed that lies in more or less horseshoe shape around a range of rugged and rocky hills. Comprising some 18,000 acres, it is perfectly flat, with jet-black soil. The land actually appears to be made up of finely ground soot and underneath the thick layer of top soil lies a secondary soil type that is saturated with water to such a degree that it is "muck." It can only be farmed with specially built equipment with extremely wide wheels and tires that enable it to traverse the fields without sinking. With this sort of terrain, it is no wonder that early agricultural flyers gravitated to an area where the use of the airplane was "natural" due to its ability to fly over fields which did not easily support ground equipment. This was especially true in the muckland area, noted for its extraordinary yields of high income producing crops such as onions, lettuce, celery, radishes, tomatoes, potatoes-almost any vegetable. It is a revelation to stand at the edge of one of these fabulous fields and look out across a "patch" of onions of approximately a thousand acres that gives way to another "patch" of celery of another thousand acres or more. A local pilot, Don Webber of Columbia County, may have been number one in New York ag work, since available records verify that he purchased a Pi per P A-12 in 1944 and began doing orchard dusting at least by 1945 and 1946 near the town of Claremont. Webber began flying in the late 1930s and, after establishing himself tentatively in the application business, began to expand with the purchase of a J-3 and later some Stearmans. He also set up his own airstrip and began developing the business. Among his early pilots were John Slater and Ray Galeta. Later, about 1966, Mervin Lewis worked briefly for Webber as a ground man and a pilot. Webber was responsible for the rapid growth of orchard spraying and dusting all through the Hudson Valley and into the neighboring areas. He experimented widely with planes, techniques, and equipment and was the first operator in the region to install and use the Micronair Rotory Atomizers. Another relatively unrecognized pioneer of the muckland region was John Dowd, a native of the Warwick Middletown area who began his flying career before the war and gravitated into agricultural flying in 1946. Dowd acquired a Piper J-3 with a Whitaker dispensing system. With the help of friend Joe Coleman, he set up a small operation at Warwick and began working the muckland onion crop that year. B 38 | agairupdate.com

In a recent interview, Dowd said: "All that I had was this one J-3 and all that my farmers had was some DDT dust. But I really began living in that Cub and pouring that dust on those onion thrips that were tearing into the crop. We must have done a pretty fair job, because farmers began demanding the service all over the black land area. Pretty soon some new materials were reaching us, including some new fungicides that were applicable to the vegetable crops in that region. The result was that I began to expand a bit and gave my firm a name, Dowd Aero Dusting Service, with an operation strip at Warwick." Dowd then graduated to some Stearman aircraft and also made an unusual conversion by installing a 115 HP Lycoming in the J-3 Piper. This modification, unheard of at that time, greatly improved the performance of the J-3 and noticeably increased its load carrying capacity. John Dowd operated this firm successfully until recently, when he finally dissolved it and "semi-retired" by taking a flying job with Mervin Lewis' Airspray, Inc., on a part-time basis. His son John "Dusty" Dowd, Jr., now operates his own agricultural aviation firm at Syracuse, Kansas. "Dusty" Dowd, in addition to his agricultural operation, is a skilled mechanic and recently restored to mint condition a pre-war Waco, which is his pride and joy. Another colorful and significant New York operation was the one organized by Anthony (Tony) Lascala about 1951 in Orange County with the catchy name, Spunky Air Dusters, Inc. Lascala, a Navy veteran, actually first organized an early agricultural co-op called Sleepy Hollow Produce Growers for the marketing of truck crops produced in the muckland region. Spunky Air Dusters became an integral part of this operation. Stearmans were acquired and some pilots hired, among them the wellknown Preston Bailey, who originally came from Maine and Connecticut, and Barry Baker, another New Englander who had done early ag work in Connecticut on tobacco. LaScala's Spunky Dusters quickly made a name for itself in the black lands and through the years spawned other firms that became well-known in their own right. Mervin Lewis, who had briefly worked with Don Webber, became one of Spunky's leading pilots during the 1960s, about the time the firm moved into the "modem" aircraft era and began converting its fleet to AgCats.

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Date & Time: October 5, 2021, 14:20 Location: Delta, Missouri Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 Injuries: Minor

The pilot reported he was conducting an

that the accident was the result of the

The pilot reported that during spray operations

aerial application flight and was spraying his

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the helicopter contacted a wire and then

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approach with a tailwind and the dew-

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the wire were concealed by trees and that

pitched the airplane down to regain control

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he should have conducted a more thorough

and attempted to maneuver to an open field

this accident to be: The pilot’s failure

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to land the airplane. The airplane rolled and

to maintain adequate airspeed during a

reported no preaccident mechanical failures

it felt as if the right wing stalled. The airplane

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or malfunctions with the helicopter that would

then struck the wires next to the road and

resulted in a landing overrun and impact

have precluded normal operation.

cartwheeled into the yard on the opposite

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operation. At the time of the accident the airplane was landing on runway 31 with

NTSB Identification: CEN21LA421

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Date: September 15, 2021 Location: Reynoldsville, Illinois Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66 Injuries: None

Transportation Safety Board determines the

The pilot reported that during an aerial

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

application flight, the wind was about 10-

pilot inadvertently collided with powerline

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Date: March 13, 2021 Location: Laton, California Aircraft: Bell 206B Injuries: Minor

subsequent impact with the ground.

gap in nearby trees. As the helicopter went

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over the wire, a pocket of descending air

aerial application on a field, he overflew one

pushed the helicopter into the wire. The

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There were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB Identification: CEN21LA393

to see and avoid a wire which resulted in contact with the wire and subsequent ground impact.

NTSB Identification: WPR21LA130

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Date: September 1, 2021 Location: Storm Lake, Iowa Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-401B Injuries: None

landing at his nearby landing site; the

the helicopter impacted terrain and came to

main rotor blades sustained substantial

rest on its left side substantially damaging the

damage. The pilot reported there were no

fuselage. The pilot reported that there were

mechanical failures or malfunctions that

no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or

The commercial pilot reported that he was

would have precluded normal operations.

failures with the helicopter that would have

attempting to land on dew-covered grass

Probable Cause and Findings — The

precluded normal operation.

runway following an aerial application flight

National Transportation Safety Board

Probable Cause and Findings — The National

when the airplane overran the runway and

determines the probable cause(s) of

Transportation Safety Board determines the

nosed over coming to rest inverted. The

this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to

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

airplane sustained substantial damage to

maintain clearance from the wire during

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In late April 2022, Turbine Conversions, Ltd and Vector Disease Control International conducted a research protocol for mosquito control with aerial application using a Navajo Chieftain and a Piper Aztec. The project was carried out in Utah and evaluated the droplet spectrum offered by Zanoni's Brazilian-manufactured rotary atomizer. Zanoni Equipamentos, a Brazilian manufacturer of aerial spray systems, participated in their first NAAA Convention in 2018 and brought one of their rotary atomizers to the USA. A 34 | agairupdate.com

Today, this is the most popular type of application technology for insecticide and fungicide aerial crop spraying in South America. At that time, the Hatfield family (their partners in North America) put them in touch with one of the USA's top experts in aerial mosquito control. Al Allen, Allen Aviation, in South Carolina, provides aerial application services for farmers on the East Coast with his Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. In addition to Ag work, he has also worked for the last three decades with mosquito control using his Ag fleet and his Piper Aztec, performing prevention work and emergency response for North and South Carolina counties. ➤

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consultant currently responsible for promoting the mosquito control programs in Brazil). In addition to helping the Brazilians with strategies to expand aerial applications in mosquito control, the American company has now helped the manufacturer develop a research protocol in the field. Held in Utah in late April, the aircraft clinic evaluated the droplet spectrum of Zanoni atomizers on a Navajo Chieftain and a Piper Aztec. The calibrations trials with the Zanoni M14 Rotary atomizers showed that they could meet label requirements for adult mosquito control operations (Dv0.5<60um, and DV0.9<115). Boze gave us her impressions of the results, "This is the droplet spectrum pattern we need for mosquito control. Very small droplets ensure a large number of them in the target (i.e., a large density). This is how we manage to kill the mosquitoes and ensure a safe and sound aerial application." ➤ agairupdate.com | A 39

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The VDCI staff also gave more details about the specifics and requirements of this type of work, which requires coordination with local law enforcement and communication with local aviation agencies since pilots are flying over urban areas. But, despite being a different type of aerial application, it has many similar characteristics to crop spraying, "First, we need to determine what species we are trying to control. Next, a detailed map should be utilized to review the exact location that the application is desired. Then, a review of what product is being considered for application. Once the product is determined, aerial applicators will revisit their flight plan to ensure the mission dispensed the correct amount of chemical out of the aircraft so as not to exceed the time allotment. Throughout the process, the mosquito control team should answer all questions, address all concerns, and maintain clear communications with the customer. Understanding the environmental conditions of an area is an important part of completing a successful mission". This project, like many others in the previous decades, is because of cooperation between the aerial application industries of the two countries. Brazil has been receiving many new Air Tractors, with a fleet of nearly one hundred from the USA annually. This has given maturity to their industry, helping both countries to fly faster. With the addition of quality A 40 | agairupdate.com

atomizers, the Brazilian allied industry can now support North American operators with a better solution for low-volume work that was not previously available. The exchange of knowledge, research, and experiences between Brazil and the USA is a win-win for all Ag pilots and improves the industry on both sides of the Equator.

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1978 G164C AgCat, TPE331, 500 GAL, Airframe TT SNEW: 1250, Time Since Airframe Overhaul/Conversion: 40 Hours, Prop TSNEW: 40 hours, Engine TSCAM: 2310, Engine Cycles SCAM: 710, Metalized Wings, Hershey Flying Tips, 73” Gap Raised Wing, New AirTech Fabric on Tail Feathers, Centerline Tall Tail, 115 Gallon Fuel, Goose Feet, VHF Radio, New Cool Seat, Fresh Hopper Overhaul by Herr, New Drop Streamline Boom, New 38” Transland Gatebox. Aircraft is currently working. $435K. Trade considered for clean, late model Super-B. For Pics and Logs, Email or Call: 541-740-5062. No tire kickers, please!

Relisting! The sale fell through. 1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges. $250K out of annual or $280K with annual. Call 509-520-8267

1976 Ag Cat G164-B, TTAF - 8090, TSOH - 143 / Tulsa 1340, Prop - 660, 120 gallon fuel / bottom load, 330 gallon hopper, SATLOC Bantam G4, Crop Hawk, Air Conditioning, Right boom shutoff, Brand New tires, Spreader included, Extra prop and new Tulsa cylinder. More pictures are available upon request. $150,000.00 or best offer Call or Text 989-598-0843

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1989 Grumman G164B - Your choice out of three 400 Gallon Super B Ag Cats. We’re only looking to sell one at the moment but these are all well maintained and always hangared northern airplanes. They aren’t exactly alike though but they are all Garrett powered (2 have Super 1’s and one is a -1), 400 Gallon Hoppers, SS Booms, Swathmaster Spreaders, All Metal Wings, Cockpit Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Automatic Flagman. These airplanes are all working, so the times are subject to change. $250K Message Seth if you would like more info, or call him at 541-969-2062

1977 Ag Cat G164B, 9829 TT, 3750 since Hershey rebuild. 369 SMOH by Covington on geared R1340. Engine equipped with pre-oiler, oil filter, and chip detector. Digital tach, 50 amp alternator. 53 SPOH on 23D40-311 Hamilton Standard prop. 120 gal fuel, 330 gal hopper. The fuel and hopper have bottom load connections. Collins A/C. Raised wing kit with metal wings, Hershey tips. Late model vertical fin and rudder. Servos, heavy gear, locking tailwheel, 29” tires, stainless steel belly. SATLOC Bantam G4, crop hawk. Stainless steel boom w/right side shutoff, CP flat fan nozzles. Smoke system. Dry spreader included. This is a very nice, well-equipped piston Ag Cat that is ready to go to work. Aircraft located in east-central Indiana. $153K Call or text 765 914-2279 Ag Cats In Progress - S/N 566B AgJet TPE-Turbo SB+, 400-gal/120-fuel, hi & heavy, TST, 25/38” TL, New Prop/ YOUR Engine, $295K, S/N 349B Mills PT6-Turbo B, 350-gal/115-fuel, Std. Gap, New Prop/YOUR Engine, $245K. Both perform/look LIKE NEW! 870-886-2418/2489F 870-759-1692 Cell. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

1986 G164B Ag Cat Super B- Mills Conversion, Pratt & Whitney PT6-34, Bantam GPS, 400 Gallon Hopper, Bottom Load Fuel, Metalized Wings, Hershey Wing Tips, Goose Feet, Flagger, Smoker, Weath-Aero Fan. Call Steve at 509-595-3520 for more pics, engine, prop, and airframe logbook. Location: Pullman, WA scott@ cacaircraft.com

1975 Ag Cat G-164B, N8834H R1340, TT 7266+ SMOH 227+ TT3653+ Super clean beautiful Ag-cat. SATLOC Bantam Intelliflow, 114 long range fuel, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Collins A/C, 330 gal hopper, Smoker Sys, New tires, New Comm radio, bottom fuel and load connections. Right boom shutoff, Raised wing kit, Heavy Gear, Dry Spreader. Everything you would want, ready for work. Proud build from Sky Tractor. You will not find another like it. $194K 580-884-0446 Various Ag Cat Spares available. Please contact us for the price at spares@ orsmondaviation.co.za +27 58 303 5261 or visit our website at https:// orsmondaviation.co.za/

Special Price for Super A+600 “Queen Cat”. 350 Hopper, TLand 25” Combo, 80-Fuel, B-Cockpit, TST, Zero AF & E&P! Be smart, fly safe, do better work! Bank on 4-wings! List $289K, reduced to $199K. Ag Cat Sales and Service since 1971. 870-2418/2489F frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

Air Tractor AT-301

1984 Geared AT-301, 1340 409 SMOH Covington, 409 SPOH Hamilton 23D40, SPAR MOD Completed 4600 HRS Remaining TTAF 7790 HRS, Fresh annual, Left Boom Shutoff, CP Nozzles, Stainless Boom, Smoker, Flagger, Paint Fair, Electric Fan Brake, Crop Hawk, AirStar II GPS. Clean Northern Airplane. $97,500 Call Chuck at 320-760-0713

Export Special: G164A+, Fresh AmAg REPAIR w/factory jigged frames, New 335-Hopper, Ext’d/Metal Wings, 80fuel, 24V w/Strobes, E-Servo, GAAC Hybrid Combo, Smoker, Oil Filter, Reassembled w/new hardware, Ready for 1000 hr. service-run. $69K & Your R1340 E&P. CofaW4Ex included. Flyaway or your container. AgCat Sales/Services since 1971, 870-8862418/2489 Fax, 870-759-1692 Cell. frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

1981 AT-301, N2367C, S/N: 301-0412, TTAF: 15734.8, Tach: 1220.5, Wings: New spars installed by Air Tractor Certified Repair Station (Zero time), Paint: 8 yrs. P&W R-1340-S3H1-G, S/N: ZP-104037, TTE: 10353.8, SMOH: 128.8, Propeller: 3 Bladed, Hydromatic Propeller, Manufacturer: Hamilton Standard, Model: 23D40-311, TT: 1220.5, TSOH: 128.8, Miscellaneous, SATLOC M3, Smoker, Night Work Lights. $125K Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892

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1986 AT-301, R-1340 geared engine, 600 hrs since Covington OH, Bantam GPS, CP’s. Farm Air Inc. For more information call 309-759-4826 or email hcurless@farmairinc.com

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AT-401 AT-401

1996 AT-402B, N60998, TTAF 7166, PT6A-15AG, TTE 10,253, Load Hawg, Heat & A/C, Comm Radio-Hand Held, Wing spar due at 8,200 hrs. - 1,034 hrs. left, Light Star SATLOC, Eddy Current due at 7787 TT, New rear spar attach bolts due at 7551.1 TT, Bottom load fuel, Boom w/CP03 Nozzles, Annual 1/1/22. See spec sheet for more details. $425K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

2014 AT-402B, N305LA, PT6A-34AG, TTAF 2430, TTE 26,331.5, ETSOH 6,437.5, Time since light OH by Covington 2377, SATLOC GPS w/ flow control, Reabe hopper gauge, Lane electric brake and fan, Smoker. Price reduced to $625K Call 785-821-2621

1998 AT-402B w/-34AG, New spars in March, prop 784 SOH. Engine TTSN 3800, TTAF 7618, TT Since Hot Inspection 484. $600K Contact Speck/Heath at 979-543-5272.

1993 AT-401/402, 7100 TT PT6A-27 engine, SATLOC Lite GPS, smoker. Aircraft converted to a turbine using all factory parts. Harbor air conditioning. Flies great. $265,000 Call Mike Schoenau at Valley Air Crafts at 559-731-6401

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AT-602

2012 AT-402B, N3011S, PT6A-34AG, TTAF: 2,857hrs, TTE: 2,857hrs, Prop TSO: Zero Time, Spars Caps Due: 6,943hrs, SATLOC Bantam and IntelliFlow, Lane Fan and Brake, CP-11 Nozzles, CP Check Valves, TL SS Booms, Hartzell Prop, King 196 radio, Stratus ADS-B Out, RightBoom Shut Off, Smoker, AMSAFE, SPFS Hose-Style, Hopper Rinse, New tires, and brakes. Fresh annual in May of 2022. $725,000 Contact North Star Aviation and ask for Steve or Mike. 620-356-4528 Mike@ northstarav.co

2012 AT-402B, N402Z, PT6A-34AG, TTAF: 4,355hrs, TTE: 4,355hrs, Single windshield, Prop TSO: Zero Time, Spars Caps Due: 5,445hrs, SATLOC Bantam and IntelliFlow, Lane Fan and Brake, CP-11 Nozzles, CP Check Valves, TL SS Booms, Hartzell Prop, Garmin SL40 radio, Stratus ADS-B Out, Right-Boom Shut Off, Smoker, AMSAFE, SPFS Hose-Style, Hopper Rinse, New tires, and brakes. Fresh annual in April of 2022. $675,000 Contact North Star Aviation and ask for Steve or Mike. 620-356-4528 Mike@northstarav.co

1994 AT-502B, N508HM, S/N 502B-0268, TT: 8553, Prop 2114 SOH, HSI at 7185, Wing Spar AD at 7873, Last Annual 4/27/22, VG’s, Refurbished hopper 2018, Hopper rinse, Reabe hopper gauge, Storm cutters, SATLOC G4, L7 light bar, LED landing lights, A/C, Smoker, Single-point fuel, AmSafe Belts, Garmin SL40 Intelliflow. Clean midwest aircraft. $395,000 Call Tim at 402-618-0660 with questions.

2012 AT-502B, PCE-PH0730 5665 Hours total time since new, 7 Hours since extensive hot section with new CT Vane Ring, new harness, overhauled bleed valve, CT wheel blade inspection. 839 Hours SMOH Prop, O Since IRAN, Paint. Overhauled FCU and High-Pressure Pump, New rudder cables, new tail fork assy., new brake discs, New booms with 36 new AFS check valves, New LED nav and recog lights, Night working lights, Garmin Audio Panel, Com Radio, GTX 327 Txp. (ADSB-out). Storm cutters, storm windshield April annual, new Leading Edge paint, VGs, and more. No damage history, clean airplane. $695,000. Same operation since new. Clyde: 956-202-2094, clyde@svatexas.com

AT-502 AT-502

2012 AT-502B, TT engine & airframe: 5357 hrs., hot section at 3735 hrs with fuel control, bleed air, low & high pressure pump, prop governor overhauled at that time. New paint at 4600 hrs. CP flat fan nozzles, 12 vane SSF spreader. Prop Iran at 4600 hrs. $690K OBO Contact: Dwayne Bebee at Riceland Aviation in Jennings, LA at 337-824-1567 or 337-224-9918.

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1988 AT-502, N1006Y, Hobbs: 2550.6 Air Frame TT: 10,516 (Wings Due In 6862.6 Hours) Engine TT: 17,378.6 hours PT6A-27 (Fresh HOT Section Inspection) Engine Time Since Major Overhaul: 5346.9 Extras: Turn Windows, Split Panel, 3-piece windshield. $373,000 Call Dain Guetersloh at 806-535-8560 1998 AT-502B -34AG, Engine and Airframe 11,000 hrs T.T., 352.1 hrs since HIS, Prop overhauled 216.1 hrs ago, Wings good until 17,000 hrs, Airconditioned, Reabe Pressure, and Hopper Gauge, Wing Man. Good solid aircraft, working daily. Available now! $275,000 361-782-3281 Kubecka Flying Service

1997 AT-602, TTAE 11,197, SIRAN 2117, SHOT 840, SPOH 2117, PIRAN 840, Solid fast airplane with Bantam, Wingman and manual 5” gate. Brand new motor mount. Nothing fancy but she’s been getting it done. Available August 30th. Email aaron@advantageagair.us

2004 AT-602, PT6-65 Engine 0 time since extensive hot, TT since new 9,430 hrs., Prop time SOH with new blades 3000 hrs. Aircraft refurbishment 3000 hrs. ago with new wing spars, no damage history, SATLOC guidance with flow control, Air Repair VR hydraulic system dry & liquid, 44 extra CP flat fans with 50% electric boom shutoffs, fast start, com radio, Garmin 496 Nav/Weather, Smoker, Load Hawg, Hopper loading system, A/C and Heat, Lane brake and fan. $625K Call 662-719-2200 or 662-398-7833

2003 AT-602, N602RS, PT6A-45R, TTAF 5733, Engine 4163 SOH, FCU 4163 SOH, HP Fuel Pump 4163 SOH, Prop 270 since IRAN, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, Transland 10 vane spreader, RH Boom shutoff, Storm shield and cutters, Dual side loaders, Wingman, Garmin 510, Aviation Band Radio, Hatfield Fuel system, CP-09 nozzles, Fast Start, Available October 2022. $600K Aircraft will have slightly higher times but is the least used of our fleet. Contact Jacob at 501-410-2426 with questions. Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

2010 AT-602, PT6-45R, TTAF 5453.9, TT Engine 6957, FCU 1253 SOH, HP Fuel Pump 953 SOH, Prop 450 since IRAN, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 Screen, Right-hand boom shut off, Aviation band radio, Transland 10 vane spreader, Storm shield and cutters, Reabe Hopper gauge, Dual side loaders, Wingman, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Kawak throttle quad, Fast Start. Available September 2022. $675K Call Jacob at 501-410-2426. Located in central AR. Times will increase some since the aircraft is working. Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

AT-802

1995 AT-802A, S/N 802A-0016, TTAF 6850.6, P&W PT6-A-67D TTE 6512.1, TT Since Overhaul & Hot Section Inspection 661.3 by Airforce Turbines, Hartzell HC-B5MA-3D/M11691NS, Prop since overhaul 159.6, SATLOC 6-4, wing spars and lower cap, attached blocks done 4690 TT, next due at 13337 hours, Vondran hydraulic gate with dry spreader and spray system, Radio, Fresh annual 6/10/22 $355,000. Sold separately is a 10” Vondran Hydromax in-line fire gate for $40,000. Call Halley at 409-267-5460

2017 AT-802A -67AG, N806KP, 3400 TT, Fresh Annual and Fresh Hot. $1,100,000 For more information, call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892 Get Serious About Selling Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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2017 AT-802A -67AG, N807KP, 3400 TT, Fresh Annual and Fresh Hot. $1,100,000 For more information call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892 1998 AT-802A, Aircraft Total time 10,535, PT6-67AG Total time 3,860. Time since Hot section 561, Prop Total time 3,860, 1542 since Prop overhaul. Has a fresh annual. $675,000 agaviationinc@gmail.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

AT-802 Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A-67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation. Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate. Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@airtractoreurope.com Fire Boss, Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A-67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation. Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate. Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@airtractoreurope.com Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

1998 AT-802A, N5094H, TTAE 12152.6, PT6A65AG, Hartzell Propeller 2000.0 SPOH, Reabe digital hopper quantity & spray boom pressure, E-TEC Inc. fast start system, Comm radio, Hemisphere G4 GPS, Right side boom shut off, Smoker, Hydraulic gate A/C, Wipaire vortex generators, Wingman, Annual 1/10/21. See spec sheet for details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

2000 AT-802, 5300 TT, 2300 since Factory Reman O SHS PT6A-65 AR, Fresh Annual $800,000 OBO. Call Bennett McMillian at 870-672-2012

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1964 Cessna 310I, TT 5253, Continental IO-470U engines TSMOH LH 573 RH 249, McCauley props TSPOH LH 573 RH 670. Nice twin, true 6 seater & heavy hauler. It’s a clean northern airplane with no corrosion, new tires, new heater & fresh annual. Paint and interior are both prob a 5 out of 10. Basic radios. Would be interested in trade for Piper Cherokee 6, Saratoga, or Lance. $55,000 Call Tanner Sotvik at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416

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CLASSIFIEDS 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN, 0 SMOH, Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545 400HP A188B 1975 Cessna Ag Truck - Call Now! Better Than Most Deserve, Poor Man’s Turbine. We have only used for low volume Forestry Spraying, 135+mph,179 SMOHE and Prop, Balanced Crankshaft, Only 21Hrs STOPOH, New Superior Pistons and Pins and Ring Sets,24K+ Spent on Top Overhaul,16 New HYD Plunger Assemblies, Skytec Starter, Big Locking Tail Wheel, New brakes and Cables, New Spray Pump with New Lane Adjustable Fan, New Elect Brake, AGNAV GPS, Com Radio, Good Great Paint, Like New Dual 4 into 1 Exhaust System, OH’d Cadmium Plated Valve Covers, Dual Oil Coolers, Climate Controlled Hangar Kept. $178,000, Delivery available. 518-537-7433 or email cgwebb@valstar.net

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

1966 Piper PA-25-235, N4484Y, TTAF 3513.0, Lycoming 0-540-B2B5 SMOH 780.0, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, Smoker, Spreader. Very clean Western airplane. See spec sheet for details. $120,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

Aircraft - Piper

1978 PA-36-300 Piper, N3787E, TTAF 45590, Lycoming Engine TIO-540, TTE 1851.0, Hartzell Propeller TT 1946.0, Spreader, Boom & Nozzles, 86 Gal Fuel, SATLOC GPS, Time left on wing spars 3656 hrs. Annual 4/1/21. See spec sheet for details. Make offer! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

1974 Piper Brave PA-36 400 IO-720 (400 HP) 3975 TT, 1875 SMOH $80,000 or reasonable offer. Wing Spar AD Complete, SATLOC Litestar III, Dyna Nav Flow Control, Superbooms with Davidon Rotary Atomizers. Call Chad at 701-400-1113

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing/taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website at www.johnstonaircraft.com

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Aircraft - Thrush

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

1977 Thrush S2R Radial, TTAF 7500, Engine: P&W 1340-2, 384 SMOH, Prop: 23D40/384 hr., Spring Tail Wheel, 20 inch main wheels, LightStar 5 GPS, 2-12V Dry cell battery, Full retractable lights and turn lights on tips. $65,000 OBO Call 760-996-2032

1999 S2R-G10, N40261, TTAF: 7840 EngineTPE331-10-511M TTE: 18096 Time s/cam 2407. Prop TSOH: 920. SATLOC M3, AC, KY196 com, fast start, big battery STC, Lane fan and brake, SS booms, CP nozzles, VG’s. Ready to go to work! $425K Call 208-709-0411 2013 S2R-H80 Thrush, N3046N - Airframe only! 3600.0 TTAF Make an offer, very motivated! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net 2013 S2R-H80 Thrush, N3046N Airframe only! 3600.0 TTAF Make an offer, very motivated! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net Thrush S2RHG -T65 available for lease. PT6A-65 engine, Harbour A/C, Transland spreader, Bayou lights, Dual Controls, Load Hawg, SATLOC G4. Call Turbines Inc at 812-877-2587 or email peg@turbinesinc.com

1989 S2R-T34 Single Cockpit, N3097K, Serial number T34-115, 17,000 TTAF/engine, OH Prop 5/22, 12-9-2016 Century Wing Spars installed, 9/10/18 Micro Vortex, Generators, 2020 Paint, Load Hawg, Engine work done by R.T Turbines at 14,799.3 hours, 2020 R.T. Turbines new V-ring, blades. $350K Call Kent Croom at Croom Aviation, LLC at 229-524-1134 croomaviation@ gmail.com

1975 Refurbished 525 PT6-41 Thrush - New spars, new tail, frame jigged and beefed up. Basically new plane w/PT6 -41 w/ Cascade conversion and new extended mount with around 65 since fresh hot and new loadmaster prop. Stainless fasteners new panels, paint, gear. MVP 50 190 gal fuel. Great flying airplane, working now! Would make a great plane for the corn season. No low ballers I don’t have to sell. $575K 870-926-6354

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1973 Thrush S2R, TTAF 10,100 hrs., Walter M601-E11 0.00 SIRAN, Avia V508EAG Prop 0.00 SIRAN, March 2022 annual. 2700 hours remaining on Wing Spars. 1000 Since Eddy Current. Metal Tail, Harbor AC, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, Single Point Fuel, CP flat fan nozzles, AFS Check Valves, Transland Pump with electric brake, Shadin Fuel Flow, New Tires, and New Front Windshield. $275K Call John Lott at Souther Field Aviation at 229-924-2813

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2015 Thrush 510G, AFTT (Approx.) 3250, ETT (Approx.) 2300, Prop 5 Since IRAN, 3250 TT. Equipped with a GE H80 (800 SHP) turboprop engine; Hartzell four-blade, reversible, constant-speed propeller; 510-gallon spray system with 41-inch stainless steel gatebox for dry applications and emergency liquid dump capabilities; MVP-50T glass panel display, two-inch stainless steel spray system; three-inch side loader; streamlined aluminum booms; wingtip navigation and strobe lights; cockpit lighting; 228-gallon fuel system; windshield wiper and washer; 29-inch-high flotation tires and wheels with dual-caliper Cleveland brakes; and Zee air conditioner and cabin heat. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, SATLOC Bantam with New Large 9in. screen and flow control. Bottom Load Fuel, Leading-edge LED Lights, Storm shield, RCA 2600 Artificial Horizon, Smoker, Electric Fan Brake, Vortex Generators, ASU Night vision certified aircraft. She’s very clean and ready to go with a Fresh Thrush Service Center Annual! ALL specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Aircraft Dealer, Service Center, and Parts Distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information! Get Serious About Selling Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-3520025.

2022 Thrush 510P, Make offer! MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

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1995 Thrush S2R, TT 11,195.4, PT6A-34 TSO 0.0, Wings 24,000 hrs remaining, New 4 blade propeller, Power intake w/quick change filter, SATLOC w/G4 screen, L7 Light bar, Extended mount, Intelliflow, A/C, Smoker, Load Hawg, Lane Electric Brake, Fan, Spring Tail Wheel w/ 2” extension, Metal tail, Emergency hopper shutoff, Booms & spray system, Bottom load fuel, Bottom load feed, New Paint, Fresh annual. $625K Call Turbines Inc at 812-877-2587 or email peg@ turbinesinc.com

1996 S2R-G1 Thrush, N2237D, TTAF 9688.0, Super-6 TPE331-6, TSCAM-4928, TSHSI-0, All engine work done by TAE (Ag Air Turbines), Hatfield bottom load fuel, A/C Vortex generators, New SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, SS Spray System, AFS check vales, CP nozzles, Agrinautics pump, Lane electric brake, Aircraft radios, Fresh Eddie Current. Very clean aircraft! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net Thrush S2R T34 available for lease. PT6A-34AG engine, 4 blade propeller, Extended mount, SATLOC w/G4 screen, L7 lightbar, Intelliflow, Air Conditioner, Smoker, Load Hawg. Call Turbines Inc at 812-877-2587 or email peg@turbinesinc.com PT6-140AG STC Kit for Thrush 510P and 510G aircraft. Complete Firewall forward bolt-on STC kits for the 510G and 510P. Thrush model aircraft. Contact Cascade Aircraft to secure the 867SHP certified upgrade STC kit for your THRUSH 510 aircraft. www. cascadeaircraftconversions.com info@ cacaircraft.com 509-635-1212 or 800-716-2550

1974 Rockwell S2R-600 Geared 1340, AFTT: 7,785hrs, Engine TSMO: 960hrs, 485 TS Master Rod Process, Prop TSO: 150hrs, SATLOC Bantam 9” Screen, SATLOC IntelliFlow, Single Point Fuel, Smoker & Flagger, Collins A/C, New SS Pump, New Fan Brake, New Fan, SS Booms and more. $165,000 Contact North Star Aviation and ask for Steve or Mike at 620-356-4528 1992 Thrush S2R-G6, N449AT serial #G6-105, TTAF 6185, TTE since IRAN at CD Aviation 945 hrs., VG’s, night lights, 510 gal. hopper, A/C & heat, cool seat, Garmin GPS, smoker, right boom shutoff, long-range fuel tanks, comm radio, new spar caps installed 35 hrs. ago, recent prop overhaul by Maxwell Aircraft. Aircraft is in great condition, side load fuel, concord batteries, SATLOC M3 GPS, Intelliflow control, SS boom hangers, booms and center section, CP11 TT nozzles, Lane fan on the pump, Reabe hopper gauge w/side display. $450K OBO Serious inquiries only! Call 701-489-3558 Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

1938 Boeing A75N1(PT17), N54284, TTAF 6080.7, R985-AN14B, TTE 520.4, Annual 6/2021, Garmin SL-40COM, Garmin GTX 327 TXP, PS Engineering PM-1200, Installed Oilmatic Pre-oiler, Installed Airwolf remote oil filter, Smoker, Speed ring, total fuel 56 gallons, Redline brakes, Garmin GDL 82 ADSB-OUT. Call Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

Aero Commander S2D Snow, TT 5097.6 TSMOH 1807.1 PW 1340 WASP, No Pump or GPS. Not currently in annual. Included is an extra used fuselage and set of wings. Also a lot of extra parts. Please call with any questions. $39,000 Call anytime 309-839-7363 Located in Peoria IL.

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B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091.

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2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new. Price reduced to $550,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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CLASSIFIEDS Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your Stearman Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

Aircraft - Helicopters

For sale is a 2004 R44 Raven that was last overhauled in 2016. 938.2 hours remaining airframe and engine. 1,261.8 time since overhaul airframe and engine. 3,461.8 total time since new airframe and engine. Last annual completed July of 2022. Included in the sale: New paint as of 2020, New interior as of 2020, ADSB out via GTX335, Bladder tanks installed, Ground handling wheels, Attitude gyro, Directional gyro, Digital clock, ELT with new battery of July 2021, Fire extinguisher, Tanis heating system, Dual controls. Ship is located in Tennessee at a Robinson Service Center. Logbooks are available via DropBox upon request. Call or text Jimmy at 865-719-6478. $299K. Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

Engine - Piston Special R1340 Offer: 0 SMOH Tulsa Delexe w/new pistons. Includes OHC Carb/Mags/New Plugs. $66K and get it today. 870-886-2418/2489F, Cell 870-759-1692 Carb gravity or pres. frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Engines in stock. All with new pistons installed. Overhauled by Aero Recip, Covington, Tulsa and Younkin. For more information call Sun Air Parts 661-2577708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com

R-985 & R-1340 Complete OHC Cylinder Assemblies OHC in stock, all with new pistons installed and all gaskets and seals to install. We also stock new and overhauled magnetos, OHC carbs, starters fuel pumps, etc. Top overhaul tool kits $250 each. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.com R1340 Engine Overhaul, New Pistons, New bearings, mags, ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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.

R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $80,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Engine - Turbine PT6A-34 PCE-RB0139, TSN 2394.9, FSN 2628, SCN 264.4 For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-34AG Exchange Engine, Part Number 302088, Serial Number PEC-RB0343. Available for immediate delivery. PT6A rotating component service life record is in the pictures. Contact our experienced sales team today at sales@taeaerospace.com or visit our website, taeaerospace.com, to find out more about our extensive PT6A services.

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PT6A-34 PCE-57524 For Sale, TSN 8341.4, FSN 15632, SCN 3912, EOS Overhaul. For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com PT6-15AG For Sale, Fresh gear box, overhaul, 0 since hot section. Call Bill Kingrey for cycle times and price. 979257-6695 Turbo Cat Kit ready for installation this winter. Kit includes new firewall forward, Hartzell propeller, EI-MVP, custom built fiberglass cowlings and much more. We can supply a new PT6A-15AG or -34AG for a great price with the kit. Includes a “Fly Safe - Transition Program” Contact ann@ turbineconversions.com for pricing and additional details.

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CLASSIFIEDS Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701352-3700 (3) PT6A-34AG Engines For Sale, TSO’s 0.0. Visit our website for spec sheets. Or call or email Jay Streb at 812-8772587, jay@turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695

Equipment - Booms NEW never used alm. 502 booms brass nozzles, Used 12 vane Breckinridge spreader, good shape. Misc. Ag Cat parts. All must go. Rich 870-253-8242 Tsla Center Boom 59105 (AT401-402) $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800642-5777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www.tri-stateaviation.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Equipment - Nozzles New Zanoni Equipment Atomizers in stock and ready to ship at Turbine Conversions, Ltd. High quality, all stainless steel, tested, proven and US operators are loving these atomizers. Contact Mark@ turbineconversions.com for more info. www.turbineconversions.com

Equipment - Parts Fire Gate Hatfield Hydraulic Drop Door, USFS / BLM approved, Fits Thrush, Dromader, can be adapted to Air Tractor 502 or 802, excellent condition, with streamlined fairings, all controls included. Any reasonable offer accepted! Needs to go! S.E.A.T. program is expanding. Pilot/ contractor training available. Call 530-345-9919

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Vondran Hydromax Fire Gate - One year old. $60,000 Call 409-656-5998 Transland Grip Steps for AT aircraft. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information. Transland 4” Delrin Hopper Vents. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information. 3 Hatfield Fire Gates. Air Tractor, vented lids for a 502, Transland quick attach. Make a Reasonable offer. Call 204856-9422

Equipment - Pumps New and overhauled Air Tractor and Thrush boost pumps in stock. Delco A4949 motor with 400 GPH AN4101 fuel pump attached. Outright and exchange. We supply these direct to both factories. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com 502B spray pump Agrinautics 38” Gate Strut Assembly and complete bottom installation ready to go (Electric brake) second 502B spray pump with all bottom installations (electric motor for fam feather) see pictures of both pumps. Note: they are used pumps. You have to pick it up. $3,900 870930-5729

Equipment Spreaders Transland Swathmaster Spreader, 24 foot wide, ferry time only. $18,000 Call Chuck at 806-778-1418 Transland spreader 25” 9 vane stainless, slimline, like new. $1,500 USD Call 863-467-4000 10 Vane Transland spreader, new in the box. Part #23537 $12,160.31. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service at 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com (2)Transland SS 22274 38” to 25” gate box adapters & 21966 Gate Boxes. $2500 Eachor $4000 for both plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $11,000; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Equipment - Support 3” load, mix tank, fully contained and lockable, air compressor and storage complete ready to go. For more information call 309-759-4826 or email hcurless@farmairinc.com

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

GPS - SATLOC I have 3 complete, used G4 SATLOC units with Intelliflow. These units all function. $7500 Each. Call or text(806-570-1861)or email jody@ woodflyinginc.com 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701520-0229 or 701-662-4416 (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090

Help Wanted Full-Time Chief Pilot - $120K Guaranteed, includes salary, acreage, and full benefits. Applicant must have extensive turbine AT and/or Thrush experience. Email resume and qualifications to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3686 Midwest Company Seeking Full Time Pilot - Our aerial division is in need of a qualified AT-502 pilot for this season and beyond. We have a great work environment with exceptional equipment. Safety is our aerial division’s number one priority. We prefer someone with some herbicide experience. Our season usually runs from April through November. Our aerial division is family-oriented and we are all team players. We are under new and improved management. If you are a safe pilot and a team player and want to fly with us call Christopher Owen at 605-216-4274. Need pilot for 602/65 immediately for IL corn run for next 3-4 weeks. Potential opportunity for cover crop work in August thru September as well. Contact Michael @ 309-532-1720 Pilot needed immediately! 2-4 weeks for Illinois corn season. Flying a turbine thrush 510-34. Call Brandon at 334-268-2993 Needed Immediately! AT-402 -34 pilot with turbine experience. Fungicide and insecticide run, now thru the end of August. Big fields and 1 to 2-gallon applications. Call Rod for more details. 701-321-0767

Looking to Hire A&P IA - $90,000 We are looking to hire an A&P IA with five years of experience or more to be our lead mechanic. Candidates must have a valid and active A&P IA certificate, strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. We are a small family-owned business and are growing rapidly. Come join us today! Call Kaleb Van Veldhuizen at 712-441-5644 Aircair Aviation is looking for one or more pilots to join our team for the Australian summer season, October thru April. A great opportunity to experience working overseas in a team environment. Required minimum of 1,000 hours. Call +61 427 802 502 or email david@aircair.com.au Two Helicopter Ag Pilots Needed. At least 1-year ag experience is preferred. Must be dependable with a good work ethic. Call 641-821-0015 or email speasaviation@hotmail.com Looking for a Thrush qualified ag pilot. No smoking, no drinking, no drama. Must be insurable! Full-time position. Email references to rusty@ rustysflyingservice.com Cessna 180 fire support aircraft pilot needed. July 1st thru September 31st, 12 days off, 12 days on in Oregon. Best for a retired ag pilot. Must pass a 135 check ride. Email resumes to patrick@aeroseat.com or call 970-571-0871 We are a well-established business located in Northern California. We are looking for a full-time, A&P fixed-wing mechanic. We operate both Ag Cats and Air Tractor. Turbine experience is not required, but a plus. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Some of the benefits are health insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, and paid holidays. For the right candidate, we will help pay for moving expenses. Please email your resume to Alex@avag1.com. Well-established Midwest company looking for an experienced A&P. The position has growth potential within the company and includes a benefits package. You will be working under an experienced IA. Excellent insurance, partially employer-funded, and HSA contribution. Excellent work environment. Please send a resume and references or a list of qualifications to Whitney Rothwell at rothwellwj@gmail.com. Experienced AT-502 pilot needed for IL corn run July - August. Please send resume and references to diggerdougsservices@gmail.com

CLASSIFIEDS Illinois operation looking for an AT-502 Pilot - Seat available from April thru October. Must have at least 1000 hours total AG time and turbine experience. Good pay and lodging included. There is a possible advance to an 802. Email resume/qualification and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3648 Looking for Ag & King Air Simulator Instructors. Instructors are 1099 contractors. Work is on a per student basis. 1-3 day courses and paid by the day. Work one on one with the students. Classroom and simulator instruction. Days are 9-5 with no weekends. Lodging fees are covered for instructors that travel in to our location to teach. Flight instructor certificate not needed. Looking for someone who has an Ag pilot background/experience. Turbine experience is a must. Could be active or retired. Must have an interest in teaching and passing on their knowledge to others in the industry. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2710 R44 Ag Helicopter pilot needed for corn run in Iowa. July and possibly some of August. Email qualifications to barnhill_ jim@yahoo.com

Experienced Engine & Component Technicians Needed - TAE Aerospace is a global aerospace company, servicing commercial and defense customers worldwide. We create value for customers through innovative thinking, premium quality products, and services in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, turbine engine, and component MRO. Located across the globe, our maintenance facilities in Australia and in America are the leading provider of quality general aviation, aerial agricultural, turboprop engine, and component maintenance. Right now, we are looking for experienced Engine and Component Technicians to join our teams in Adelaide, South Australia, and Scottsdale, Arizona. If you have proven TPE331, PT6A or GE H80 experience or have worked in a similar role, and looking for your next challenge – we want you! Find out more about joining our team. email: Hr-support@taeaerospace. com phone: +61(0)881500200 or visit: www.taeaerospace.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

LIFT Aviation – Sales / Marketing Assistant Job Opportunity. Lift Aviation is looking for a motivated person to assist with brand marketing and sales initiatives in conjunction with tradeshows, brand building, and sales generation. Previous experience in marketing/sales is preferred. This position requires an excellent work ethic. Candidate will aid in sales, marketing, and tradeshow initiatives. Overall objective – assist in all facets of sales/marketing. For responsibilities, required skills and experience, go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=3641 Competitive Wage, Health / Dental / Optical insurance, PTO, Paid holidays, 401k, Job Type: Full-time. Email resume and references to Todd Lentz at todd@liftaviationusa.com G.B. Aerial is looking for an experienced Level 1 Pilot for SEAT operations. Please contact Dain at 806-535-8560. AT-802 Seat Open - Permanent, year-round Arkansas delta or temporary Illinois corn run. Minimum experience - 3 years ag and 600 hr. turbine. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3628

AT-502 Seat Open - Permanent, year-round Arkansas delta or temporary Illinois corn run. Minimum experience - 2 years ag and 250 hr. turbine. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3627 Looking for an experienced AG Pilot with at least 2 seasons of experience. Located in Sumter/Lee continues in SC. Pilot to fill the seat of a Weatherly 620B with an R985. Contact Junior Hopkins 803-2290308. We are looking for seasonal firefighting pilots that are type rated on AT-802 or Thrush. Pilots with an ICAO license will be accepted. Firefighting experience required. Pilots will be based in Europe and will be offered a 2-year contract with an option to renew. Salaries to be offered according to qualifications and experience. Please send your CV to aviators@hotmail.gr. All applications will be examined confidentially. Get Serious About Selling Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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CLASSIFIEDS Mix Truck Driver/Helicopter Loader PLEASE CONTACT CHASE GIBSON DIRECTLY at 228-860-2375 or email resume to chase@bsairinc. com QUALIFICATIONS: Class A or B CDL required with tanker and hazmat endorsements. Experience in related field is helpful; clean driving record, must pass regular drug and alcohol screenings; must be willing to travel and work outside in the elements, and some heavy lifting may be required. Immediate permanent relocation is not necessary. JOB DESCRIPTION: Our company provides silvicultural services for many types of customers throughout the US South and Midwest. This job offers workers a chance to travel and interact with many different types of leaders in the forestry industry. This is a great opportunity to advance with our company or to meet other persons in the industry that may help to further your career. This job will require you to be on the road from March-end of October with off time November-February. Our helicopter crews often work long hours and 7 day work weeks. Duties include: Driving mix truck from one spray location to the next with the help of the crew leader for navigation and filling the helicopter with chemicals. Necessary training will be provided to complete these tasks. Stays at hotel required while working out of town or at company owned apartment when working near our office. Ideal candidate will be willing to work hard with a positive attitude, work long hours and work as a team to help make the crew productive. Canadian Turbine Pilot Wanted Kinniburgh Spray Service LTD, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with 70 years of service, requires Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502 and or 802 from May 30, 2022, to September 30, 2022. Job duties: Fly fixed-wing Turbine Air Tractors safely and efficiently. Work with customers and ground crew in a professional manner. Be available when conditions are optimum. Perform elementary maintenance and servicing of aircraft and maintain journey logs following Transport Canada guidelines. Certificates Required: Canadian Commercial pilot’s license, Alberta and Saskatchewan Aerial Pesticide Applicator License, Valid Category One Medical license. Skills Required: Min 2500 Hrs Ag Turbine, of which 1000 hrs must be turbine Air Tractor, Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English, Capable of operating Satloc GPS systems, Clean Flight Record, Insurable through our insurance provider. Wages/Salary: $95/Hr based on 40hr/week, overtime with remuneration. Wages based on acres sprayed, acres sprayed in season depend upon weather and farm economy. Workers compensation provided. Benefits and relocation expenses provided. Email resume including references to info@ kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Experienced 502 pilot needed for the 2022 season. This is a full-time position in NE Arkansas. Our season runs from March-October. Prefer someone with rice herbicide experience. Call or text 870-450-5687 or 870240-4069. Looking for an experienced pilot for a long-term seat with a wellestablished company. Will be flying a well-maintained 502, based in Rolla ND. Herbicide experience is required. Full benefits, including health insurance and 401K are offered. We are looking for a long-term pilot, not someone that moves every year. Please call Greg at 605-350-4536. Looking for a pilot and A&P for a seasonal or full-time position. Willing to train for banner towing, ag, and sightseeing business. East coast location. Call Robert at 410-251-6224 Looking for Robinson R44 Pilot for the 2022 Spray Season. All work local, on-site housing provided in Grinnell, IA. Contact Brad Iverson at 641-990-1937 Pilots wanted for 2022 spray season in the Midwest for an 802. Must have a good work ethic. Email resume and references to. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID #3547 Well established company in Ohio looking for a long-term experienced AT402 pilot - 2022 and beyond. Housing is available. Fungicide, insecticide, fertilizer, seeding work on corn, beans, wheat, and some vegetables. Send resume to chadniese@embarqmail.com Call Chad at 419-235-4182 Helicopter spray company looking for a General Manager. Must have agricultural experience and must relocate to Florida. Email resume and references to parker561@me.com For more information call Hunter at 561-723-3592 or Brian at 561-7231911 Helicopter Pilot - Position available spraying in South Texas. April thru November. Room and Board provided with excellent pay. Call Cameron Hendrickson at 815-739-6813 or 815384-5151 North Dakota aviation operation looking for an Experienced and “PASSIONATE” A&P/IA and pilot to fly/maintain/rebuild turbine Thrush and North American AT6 aircraft. Flying season runs from June through August. TPE-331 and sheet metal experience preferred. If you do not love aviation, and enjoy maintaining and flying airplanes, please do not apply. Email resume and references to Luke at luke@ltenterprisesnd.com

Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 70-80K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478-352-0025 Due to expansion opportunities, we are looking for experienced 402- 802 pilots and an A&P. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full-time turbine position in the Upper Midwest. Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops. Mostly fungicides, insecticides, and micronutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops. We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Also looking to add another A&P. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail.com IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience. Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Miscellaneous Used Items In Stock at Sky Tractor - Agrinautics: 66450 Fan $250, 65113 Hyd. Pump $600, 65217 Pump $700. Transland: 21066 Hyd. Pump $800, Hub Assy Weath Aero $500, 21992 Pump & Lane Brake $1200. Lane: 111XLA Brake $700, 111FA Fan $550. Weath Aero: 5 Blade Fan, Transland $700. Call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 AV-KOR1 Helmets Available Now! The AV-KOR1 helmet is made out of a fiberglass composite, utilizing Koroyd and an anti-microbial comfort liner making it the lightest aviation helmet on the market. Features Fire Retardant trim and a FIDLOCK buckle system. Works with any aftermarket in-helmet communications devices. North Star Aviation is the First Lift Aviation Dealer. Call North Star Aviation today at 620-356-4528. Ag Cat tail spring A1590-1 $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800437-5319 Christmas Trump Shirt - Short and Long Sleeve. Youth small through 4XL. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 or send email to parts@ stormaeronatuics.com to place an order.

Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush. Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys. com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr. com Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478987-2250 DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250

Parts - Airframe (2) Sets of Ag Tip Winglets for a Thrush or Air Tractor. $2,500 plus freight. Price per set. Call 210-8444074 LA-K-009 Leaf Spring Conversion Kit PA25 - CTS 1109.21 - Speed increase, large service life, and minimum maintenance. Kit includes spring, brackets, installation hardware, and certs. Made by Lavia SA, manufacturer of the PA25 Puelche. Contact Guillermo at aravia@aravia.com.ar call +543462-463488 or go to our website www.laviasa.com TCL 41” Variable Rate Gate with manual control for Thrush with 1 rotor available for immediate shipping. VRG delivers ultra low volume 2#/acre to 20#/acre in a variety of products from fine sand to coarse corn cob. Contact Mark at mark@turbineconversions. com for special pricing on this unit.

CLASSIFIEDS AT-502B Wings, as removed from 2005 AT-502B, Long Spars, 2660 hrs remaining on spar caps, $25,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 AT-502 sheet metal. Some new, some used, all airworthy. Mostly fwd. lower fuselage. $500 for all OBO. Will box and ship for materials and labor. Call 530-345-9919 Ayres Thrush ‘Hoerner’ wing tips. Left and right, no damage. $500 for the pair. Call Gary at 530-345-9919 garyhendricksonn3n@gmail.com Blue anodized aluminum windshield washer replacement cap with handle. $65 Available online only at www. ambericandesigns.com Questions ambericandesignsllc@gmail.com Air Tractor Bolt In Step Extension CNC cut anodized aluminum step extension that bolts into existing step for more footing and traction. $125 Available online only at www. ambericandesigns.com Questions ambericandesignsllc@gmail.com CNC cut anodized aluminum spray mirrors. $275 with mirror online only. $275 www. ambericandesigns.com Questions ambericandesignsllc@gmail.com Titanium Full Swivel Tail Wheel Now approved and available for S2R 660 Thrush - full swivel tailwheel with Titanium Tail Spring. Durable, long life span, lighter weight option for Thrush owners. Contact ann@turbineconvesions.com for information and to reserve your production slot for this winter. www. turbineconversions.com Reinforced Thrush Leading Edges - Send your leading edges to us and we will reinforce them with durable custom extruded aluminum reinforcements. Available directly from Turbine Conversions,Ltd ann@turbineconversions. com or contact our favorite Thrush dealer for more information. www. turbineconversions.com Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 Ag Cat Factory Frames - (All Models) fixture perfect, ready to install. All upgrades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, struts/wires, all components, special hardware and dispersal equipment. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. 870-886-2418/2489F, 870-759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Get Serious About Selling Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage. Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701520-0229 or 701-662-4416 AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@ johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website at www.johnstonaircraft.com Get Serious About Selling Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025. Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Ann at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com

Parts - Other Transland Pump Mount. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland at 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information. Complete stock of all P&W R-985 & R-1340 engine parts. Also P&W tools, Top OH tool kits, Time Rite kits, engine mounts, Champion & Tempest spark plugs, parts books, OH and maintenance manuals, Mags, carbs, starters, fuel pumps boost pumps. Also, R-1830, R-200, R-2800 engines and parts. Call Sun Air Parts 661-2577708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com Transland Aluminum Boom Clamps Large & Small. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-687-1100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information. Cleaning Hangar Out - S2R Thrush Main Landing Gear $3,500 Call 210844-4074 602 Wingman System. Call for Price: 870-672-2089 Air Tractor Gen 2 Firegate, Complete system, Fairings, wire-harness. Call For Price: 870-672-2089

2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www. kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com

Propellers Hamilton Standard 12D40 Prop with AG 100 Blades, 0 SMOH $20,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229725-4150 for more information. AT-402/AT-502 3 Blade Propeller, new in box NOS. $39,900 FOB Ft. Pierce, FL. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

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Parts - Engine Cleaning Hangar Out - 502 Engine Mount & Air Box $3,500 Call 210844-4074 AgJet TPE331 SB+/SC+/FC+ Conversions - Installed or assembled Kits with Heavy Ring-Mods. Allied/ AmAg Ag Cat Center 870-8862418/2489F, 870-759-1692 Cell frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Radial Parts: 2 Fiberglass AT Speed Rings, 1 THRUSH Speed Ring, 1 Radial engine mount with ring. Make offer. Cascade Aircraft Conversions. 509-635-1212. info@cacaircraft.com -34 Cascade Inlet System. Firewall FWD for S2R Thrush. $35,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-725-4150 Ground Support Engine Driven Transfer Pump, Zanoni Equipment’s all stainless steel construction paired with a Honda 13 HP motor. Special introductory pricing orders received by January 31, 2020. Contact Mark@ turbineconversions.com for more info.

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Aero Innovations....................... 13A AeroCreeper............................. 39A Ag-Nav, Inc.................................3A Agrinautics................................21A Air Repair, Inc.......................... 41A Air Tractor Inc.............................2A Aircraft Accessories of OK..........49A Airplane Services.......................41A American AgViation...................41A ASI Jet Sales, LLC.................... 33A Auto-Cal Inc............................. 25A Aviation Hose Shop....................33A Aviation Products Systems..........31A Cascade Aircraft Conversions .... 35A CD Aviation.................................7A Concorde Battery.......................15A Corbet Scientific........................17A Covington Aircraft......................56A Desser Aerospace. ....................21A Dyna Nav Systems, Inc. ............23A Electrode..................................41A Forest Protection Limited............17A Frost Flying...............................45A Insero.........................................9A Isolair, Inc.................................25A Jetset Airmotive Co., Inc........... 41A Johnston Aircraft Service............30A Kawak Aviation Technologies..... 35A Lane Aviation Inc..................43,47A Merit Apparel............................13A Micro AeroDynamics .................12A Micron Sprayers Limited............ 30A Mid - Continent Aircraft Corp..... 25A Orsmond Aerial Spray................43A Paraclete Aviation Life Support...33A Portage Aircraft Specialties ........46A Pratt & Whitney Canada.............27A Preferred Airparts......................21A Prime Turbines..........................30A Prop Works...............................37A SATLOC....................................19A Sky Tractor...............................25A Southeastern Aircraft Sales.........49A Souther Field Aviation, Inc.........53A Spidertracks Lmt.......................31A Storm Aeronautics.....................21A TAE Aerospace..........................23A Thrush Aircraft............................5A TracMap.....................................7A Transland .................................29A Turbine Conversions LTD............37A Turbine Training Center..............18A Turbines, Inc.............................55A A 54 | agairupdate.com

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Hamilton Standard 12D-40-616712 Propeller. 102” diameter, FAA approved for R-1340. $5,000 also Hamilton Standard 2D-30-6167-12 100” diameter. $4,500 Call 530345-9919 12D40-6101-12 Propeller, Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 Hamilton Standard Propeller 23D40 with 6511-12S Blades Overhauled Completely includes 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Hamilton Standard 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533 blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 23D40 with New Blades 6511A-9 installed. Completely Overhauled Propeller. With 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 QUALITY Propellers For Sale 33D50-6601A18 OHC..........$30,500 23D40-6601A18 OHO..........$29,500 22D40-6533A12 OHO..........$28,500 12D40-AG100-4S 375-SOH..$19,500 12D40-AG100-2 828-SOH....$17,500 2D30-AG100-2 OHC.............$23,500 Call AmAg, 870-886-2418/2489F frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Hartzell Prop HC-B3T10-3D, Blades T10282N +4, Prop Assy, Buckhead, Spinner, OSTMOH Prop. $28,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150 Get Serious About Selling Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Seat Wanted Looking for long term seat in the US. I have an interesting combination of Aviation Engineering, Flight Training and Flight Experience, both Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing. Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Resume and references are attached. For more information email cerionidiego@gmail.com

Ag Pilot seeking work with a reputable operation. 1226 hours TT, 779 Ag, 85 hours Turbine. A team player, with a background in agriculture, as a ground applicator. Also, an A&P mechanic with Ag aircraft experience. NAAA member. Resume and References available. Please Email: AgFlyer41@gmail.com Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850-686-2020

2007 Freightliner, Automatic, New auger system with scales, fuel. Call 870-931-8485 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Auger Truck, manual transmission. 5 speed, 500-gallon fuel, stainless tube, Honda fuel pump, scales, 210,318 miles. Ready to go to work. $32,500 Located in Charleston, MS Call 662-647-8773 office or 662-515-8391 cell

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

Vehicles

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

1984 GMC Black Tank Truck, 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps. Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $2,700. Buyer pick up item after sale. 979 219-9351 Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube. Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267

Wanted to Buy Looking for a secondhand Hatfield Gate 40” for a 402 Air Tractor. Contact Alex McDonald alex@ namagri.com. Thanks. Pratt & Whitney Engine Cores, Engine Parts Inventories, Cylinders, Starters, Fuel Pumps and Boost Pumps. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@ sunairparts.com Wanted to Buy - All models of Cessna 206, does not need to have an engine. If you have one sitting in your back field turn it into cash by emailing ann@turbineconversions. com

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