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My previous comments probably don't hold much water for those reading this that are relatively young, maybe less than 50 years old. Just know that one day you will be faced with the decision to continue flying or not. When you stop collecting those big paychecks, you best be financially prepared. Planning today will most certainly have an impact on tomorrow. Trust me, I know, I am there!
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It has been over 20 years since I had a spray season where I stopped for a few months during the winter. Even so, I still get the same feeling in the cool mornings when I had cotton to defoliate. Don't feel sorry for me for giving up one of the greatest jobs on the planet. I still was able to carry on the ag-pilot role for 27 years. I think now that I am giving away my age, except I started ag-flying at a very young age.
The first instinct when the prop makes its last revolution of the season is to rest, take a break, not work on the aircraft. However, maintenance has to be done at some point. Putting it off only makes it more difficult. How will you spend your winter off-season? Will your time waste away with you waking one early spring morning realizing all that needs to be done immediately?
With this change in weather usually came a breeze that affected aircraft performance but was offset by the cool temperature and low humidity of the day. It was undoubtedly an excellent time to be flying an ag-plane.
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Until next month, Keep Turning...
This time of year was always my favorite. The spraying season was coming to a close, and whatever acres had been flown pretty much defined the season, good or bad.
I realize for many of you, those in the southern regions of the US and those south of the Equator, the ending of the season can be practically non-existent. You may be fortunate enough for a slow down at certain times of the year, but hardly ever a complete stop for months. Actually, it is becoming that way for more and more operators not in the snowbound country. I suppose that is a good thing, as every acre counts for something.
In Georgia, there has been a hint of fall in the air this past week. One morning it was 59°F and the next 64°F. Although the temperature climbed to over 85°F by afternoon, it was still a relief from the 95°F days of summer with almost unbearable humidity.
There comes a time when all of us have to hang up our helmets. Some do so reluctantly, while others welcome the change. It is those that deny the need that are in peril. Airline pilots retire at 65 for good reasons. At 70, your reaction time is assuredly off. You are relying on experience instead. The end of life is not that far away once you cross the 70 mark. Maybe you should slow down to smell the roses instead of glancing at them as you pass by.
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In 1993, fresh out of A&P School, Scott Heinen knew immediately that he would be around ag planes. He was initially employed by Hetrik Aviation in Topeka, KS, as an A&P but had an opportunity to migrate to Ellenwood, KS, to work as a loader and potential pilot. He showed up, and instead of learning which chemical went in which tank or how much fuel to put in for the next load, he was placed in the cockpit of a Cessna 188. “The only thing that saved me on that initial checkout was the wind kept blowing right down the runway!” comments Scott. ➤
Scott and Glenn Heinen’s roots are deep in Kansas agriculture. Raised on a 700-acre farm, there was no doubt that the brothers would make it their life’s mission to continue in the field they grew up in. Scott and Glenn, along with their sister, all graduated from Kansas State University, Scott with an Aviation Sciences degree and Glenn with a degree in Agronomy. Little did both know that these decisions, having been made at the very start of their professional careers, would lay the foundation for an expansive and diverse agricultural and aviation business in the future.
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At 23 years old, Scott finished the first season with Ellenwood Flying Service, then came back home and asked his dad to co-sign on an ag plane so Scott could start his own business. Scott reflects on the first year “It was a leap of faith for both my dad and me. After studying the numbers repeatedly, I knew I needed 6,000 acres to break even. I was a nervous wreck that first year out on my own. So, I put some ads in the paper and went to work.” That leap of faith paid off, as Scott was overloaded with pasture and wheat work the first year. He needed the 6,000 acres but ended up with over 21,000. Those 21,000 acres were covered with the Cessna, Scott doing all the flying and his brother, Glenn, loading the airplane.
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The following season those acres jumped to over 30,000. Scott and Glenn had to call in reinforcements. Not only were the acres piling up, but Glenn was heading to college to pursue his degree in Agronomy.
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As the business grew, the brothers upgraded from the Cessna to an AgCat, then an AT-301 and Pawnee by the end of 2001. In 2004, Heinen Brothers added
two AT-401s and became a dealer for Pioneer Seed. This propelled the business into input sales.
The fungicide phenomenon hit the business in 2005/2006, and the aircraft additions began for the company. Two AT402s with PT6A-15s were purchased from Southeastern Aircraft Sales. Over the next six years, over eight AT-502bs were added to the fleet. In 2014, two new AT-802s were purchased from Farm Air. The business was thriving.
In 1998, Scott and Glenn had the foresight to expand beyond just aerial application - they wanted to be the onestop shop for the grower. They purchased a Rogator and knew it was time to start selling product. Scott also saw an opportunity to mentor Glenn in spraying and taught him the craft while Glenn was in college.
In 2001, Glenn graduated from KSU, and the brothers rebranded the business to what it is today, Heinen Brothers Agra Services.
Heinen Brothers’ first acquisition was Bonne Idee in 2013. Since then, the business has
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Today, the expansive Heinen Brothers Agra Services have 21 Air Tractors, from the AT-402 to the AT-802, three helicopters (an AS350B3, R44 Raven II, and MD500D), two Piper Braves, a Kodiak,
addition of a maintenance shop in Topeka to handle the vast fleet of aircraft. Heinen Brothers Agra Services has seven locations and over 40 satellite locationsfrom Texas to South Dakota to Idaho to Louisiana. ➤
acquired operations from Idaho to Oklahoma to Arizona. In 2020, Heinen Brothers purchased all of the Wilbur-Ellis operations in Kansas except one. “We want to make it so easy that an operator cannot not do business with us,” comments Scott.
The Heinen Brothers Agra Services team at their headquarters in Kansas.
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Technology and marketing are not strangers to the Heinen Brothers’ business model. They have an app that allows real-time acre booking via an online portal - quotes, application orders, chemical orders, and mapping are all available in the one-stop solution for their customers. They even offer in-house financing to the grower. The flying portion of the business is run with AgSync, and the majority of aircraft run SATLOCs, with some utilizing
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It holds mystery, the forbidden fruit, an island nation, Cuba. Since 1962 when the U.S. government declared any economic relations by its citizens with Cuba to be considered “trading with the enemy”, Americans have been prohibited from free trade with Cuba; forty years of an embargo.
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However, there are loopholes within the law that permit “journalist” to enter the country without any specific documentation, other than you must be able to prove beyond a doubt you are truly in the journalism business. Writing a newsletter, specifically, doesn’t count.
My first visit to Cuba was in 1997 (see AAU February 1998). I challenged this law, presenting my business card and a copy of AgAir Update to Customs officials. It was a testy event, but I prevailed and was allowed back into the United States without penalty. However, for this last trip, I didn’t bother to declare my itinerary, conveniently omitting my stop in Cuba. In consideration of the facts, I would not recommend traveling in Cuba illegally. Too many things can go wrong, that would cause you untold grief. In my case, I always had the option to declare my visit after the fact. If I’d found myself in a dilemma, I would have simply opted my journalist (I hate that title) status. Besides, I was a guest of Cuba.
Upon arriving in Camaguey, central Cuba, I knew beforehand ENSA had purchased two Canadian manufactured Ag-Nav GPS systems and the company had an aviation school that also taught ag-pilots to fly. At this school was reported to be two An-2 simulators. This trip promised to be very interesting. ➤
For both of my trips to Cuba, ENSA, the Empresa Nacional de Servicio Aéreos, was my host. This is the agricultural aviation division. ENSA not only operates the agricultural division of aviation in Cuba, but is also responsible for mosquito control, air patrol and fire fighting, as well as cargo, mail and passenger transport. The two most popular aircraft within ENSA’s operations are the M18 Dromader and the An-2 Antonov. The An-2 doubles its duties as a sprayer and as an air taxi, depending on its certification.
During my first 1997 trip to Cuba, I was met at Cuban Customs by ENSA’s lawyer and had his escort throughout the daylight hours. My visit consisted of interviewing Cuban ag pilots at Punta Operativo close to Havana, and touring ENSA’s Havana office. This last trip was to again visit with ENSA, but not in Havana, and also to see the changes made by ENSA in the last five years.
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After clearing Customs, we were whisked off to the other side of the Camaguey airport, where the ENSA office is located. Here we talked in general about ag aviation worldwide, I presented them with the latest copies of AgAir Update Latinoamérica and we made plans for the next day. Then, I was treated to a very nice lunch, with a cordial Cuban rum toast, of which I was presented the remainder of the bottle (Habana Club). It was interesting to note the Camaguey airport was built by Americans during World War II. ENSA uses the remainder of the American installation for its offices and hangar. However, the Camaguey International airport boasts an all-new facility of Canadian architect. It was very nice, exceptional. But, when you consider the Cubans charged us $420 USD to
During the first day’s inter- view, I was informed about the Camaguey operation. This part of ENSA has ten pilots with eight M-18s and one An-2 used for spraying, transportation and newspaper drops. The Camaguey division also has one agronomist and three engineers with ten technicians. Crops are a mixture of citrus, rice, cane, bananas and mango, as well as mosquito applications and fire fighting missions. Spraying operations are conducted all year long, with May, June and July are traditionally the peak months and February, March and April the primary months for fire fighting. In September, October, November and Decem- ber cane ripeners and herbi-cides are applied to the cane. The primary crop in Cuba is rice with two harvest a year. All the seeding is by aircraft, using both dry and pre-germi- nated rice seed, depending on the weather conditions. More than 25,000 hectares are treated in the first three months of the year by the Camaguey opera-tion. There are three divisions of ENSA, located in the west, central and east regions of the island. The company operates 87 aircraft, of which 25 are M- 18s and 62 are An-2s. Presently, ENSA has ordered and received three GPS units from Ag-Nav. The units are being used on a trial basis, with plans to outfit the fleet, including their training aircraft located at Sancti Spiritus. I was promised to be driven the next day to tour the Cuban ag aviation school, also located at Sancti Spiritus, a three-hour drive toward Havana. ➤
Che Guevara is a martyr of the Cuban revolution, where he and Castro overthrew the Batista government. His likeness is found throughout Cuba. (L-R) Nigel, Bill and Dudley.
Through ENSA, AgAir Update has eight subscribers. Thus, the company was familiar with myself as editor. This became evident when my traveling companions, Dudley Beek and his son Nigel, and myself were met after passing through a rigorous inspection by Cuban Customs. ENSA had dispatched from its Havana office, a six-hour drive, three of its key managers to include the second-in-command, Captain Hermes Hernández, as well as the head of its Camaguey operation. Dudley, well-versed in Cuban relations, indicated to me this was quite an honor. I know they must have had the Biblical patience of Job, since they had to wait over two hours in the hot Cuban sun for us to clear Customs. But, they were cordial, and expressed a sincere openness to accommodate me.
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At Sancti Spiritus ENSA bases its Policarpo Alvarez Pileta (The National Training Center). This is where all of the ENSA pilots are trained to fly ag and air taxi. Cuba requires that all of its ag pilots be able to fly both types of operations. The training is provided by specialized instructors of ENSA. It includes two weeks of classroom study from five classrooms. Pilots are instructed in engine familiarization, marketing, customer relations, English, professional ethics, and radio
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members of the training team, with Enrique Rosales Issac acting as Chief Pilot. There are 10-12 An-2s and eight M-18s based at Sancti Spiritus for training and spraying purposes. Of the 50 hours flight training, the first 15 hours are with an instructor and the remaining 35 hours are Everysolo.Cuban
hours in any one month. When “toxic” applications are being made by aircraft, the flight hour limitation is four hours in one day. ➤
ag pilot is required to attend recurrent training annually at the Sancti Spiritus school, with a check ride every six months. Presently, ENSA has three female pilots preparing for agricultural aviation. Formerly they had one active female ag pilot, but now she is retired.
Could this ENSA An-2 be delivering AgAir Updates? Actually, the aircraft is aerially dropping newspapers to rural areas of Cuba.
All ag pilots are limited by ENSA to 55 hours of flight time in any one month. Cuban law limits general flight hours to 66
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Although Cuba is a communist country, I found the individuals at the Sancti Spiritus school were as enterprising as a similar ag aviation school would be in America. The school last year completed ISO 9001 certification. I was told that future plans are to offer the school to pilots from elsewhere in the world, who desire to become an ag pilot. There was no indication of the tuition cost, or even when this training would be offered. I do believe the student would be adequately trained, however the living and flying conditions surely would be different. My assumption is primary training would be in the An-2, advancing to flying the M-18. I saw no other aircraft.
As ag aviation continues to develop in Cuba, AgAir Update will keep you posted. The Cuban people are some of the nicest people I have met; not too unlike any other ag aviation community. They live within a very different political situation than most ag pilots. But, they survive very well, and have many of the same individual traits of any other ag pilot. As GPS becomes more entrenched in Cuban ag aviation operations, and innovative ideas from other parts of the world are incorporated, with further progression of their ag aviation school, AgAir Update will most assuredly return for another report.
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Aircraft security, after 9-11, is an important issue in Cuba. Captian Hermes Hernández demonstrates ENSA’s An-2 simulator with instructor at his side.
take safety very seriously. From the looks of the way they operate, with recurrent training and semi-annual check rides, it is obvious safety is paramount. One must remember, in Cuba, production and efficiency are important, but not so important that individuals feel the need to jeopardize themselves. The stress of flying is different for them than what is considered typical in the rest of the world. I asked about the accident/fatality rate, however, somehow the reply got lost in the translation. My speculation is the rates would be very low. I believe their training is up to par with any where in the world. The condition of their aircraft may be another issue. The quality of their workmanship is equal to or better than elsewhere, however, lack of spare parts is a problem.
ENSA celebrates the arrival of AgAir Update with a round of Habana Club rum and cervezas (beer).
Street scenes in Camagüey, Cuba.
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Cuban ag pilots’ An-2 air taxi training includes earning an IFR certification. The student pilot receives 32 hours in the An-2 simulator, of which ENSA has two of these units at Sancti Spiritus. When I inspected the simulators, I was told the units were down for repairs. I noted there was a separate room that housed the computer system (tube-type of Russian make), and another room for the instructor to set up the
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“We and Air Tractor combined efforts to help Meyer at a time when he really needed his airplane back in service as soon as possible,” said Air Tractor dealer Garrett Frost of Frost Flying. “The Midwestern corn fungicide season is compressed into just a few short weeks of long days of flying. Income is lost every day that ag plane isn’t working,” he added.
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On a hot day in June, Joel Meyer’s 2009 Air Tractor AT602 sustained serious damage to its wing and fuselage. It could well have been a costly setback leading up to his busy season. But a supportive Air Tractor dealer teamed with Air Tractor in Olney, Texas to quickly return the plane back to the air and earning money again.
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Meyer, who has operated Meyer Agri-Air, Inc. for 30 years, loaned one of his eight Air Tractor airplanes to work at a friend’s business in eastern Arkansas. On June 21, Meyer said the pilot of the AT-602 had fueled up and took off from a remote strip with a full load. The pilot reported, “it seemed the airplane was lifting off but then it started settling back down again.” The landing gear impacted a berm on the dirt strip, folding left landing gear up and back into the wing and fuselage. Still airborne, the pilot dumped the load and continued gaining altitude. At some point, the left landing gear parted company from the airplane. The plane was flying miserably but was controllable. The pilot nursed it a few miles to land at Newport Municipal Airport, Arkansas. ➤ Tractor Teamwork Delivers…
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“The pilot landed her on one main wheel and the tail wheel until the airspeed came down enough, and then he laid it down on its wing,” Meyer said. “He saved the engine and saved the prop.”
“Any impact sufficient to knock off a landing gear means there’s likely significant airframe damage, too.” observed Garrett Frost. “And it takes special individuals to do those crucial repairs in a timely manner.”
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The following morning, Customer Service Manager Jeff Dobbs spearheaded repair efforts at Air Tractor. Wing repair and rebuilding activities began that same day. The wing was
Meanwhile, in Arkansas, damaged airframe tubing and external skin panels were repaired and repainted.
By Friday, June 30, wing repairs for the AT-602 were completed at Air Tractor. The wing was transported back to Frost Flying and re-attached to the repaired fuselage. ➤
The spreader underneath kept the fuselage and left wing mostly above the concrete as the airplane settled down onto the runway.
The extent of the damage quickly became clear after an initial inspection: Damage to the left wing and wing spar, the landing gear, and the fuselage frame. News of the accident travelled through the grapevine, and that’s when Air Tractor’s dealer network sprang into action.
On June 22, the airplane arrived at Frost’s facilities, where the fuselage would be inspected and repaired. The left wing was removed and trucked nine hours to Air Tractor, arriving Sunday night, June 26.
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In fact, the AT-602 was working again spraying fungicide across hundreds of acres of corn fields three weeks after the accident. Meyer says it was clear from the start that both Air Tractor factory-dealer team understood what it means to have an airplane on the ground during the busiest time of the season.
Meyer is grateful to everyone who worked on his AT-602. “They really did their best for me,” he said. “They put their professionalism out front, and they delivered. I think that's just really incredible, even after all the years that I've been in this business. It's pretty amazing.”
“They did their best, knowing what time means to any aviation company. I felt that I had exactly the people I wanted working on my airplane to make sure it was done right. And in a very timely fashion.”
“I was confident that everything would be right when I sent my pilot to pick up the airplane,” Meyer said. “It came back to me exactly the way they said it would be, and I'm very appreciative of that.”
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Everyone agrees the effort was made possible by the expertise of all involved and trust fostered by years of working together.
Based on a collective history of the agricultural aviation industry sourced from Agricultural Aviation magazine, AgAir Update, Low & Slow and other materials, Agriculture’s Air Force chronicles the agricultural aviation industry’s growth from its infancy in 1921 through the boom times after World War II, and on to today’s modern era of high-tech aerial aviation enthusiast, have an appreciation for agriculture or are simply awed by the aerial ballet of these low-flying aviators, pull up a seat and tag along with Agriculture’s Air Force! (Available in hardback.)
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• University of Vermont: This project aims to help reduce neonicotinoid seed treatments applied to row crops in Vermont by providing education in English and Spanish to more than 1,000 growers on IPM practices. The project will also provide hands-on training to 250 farmers, including tribal members and women, to assist them in making informed decisions about whether seed treatment is needed to avoid crop losses.
EPA Awards Grants to Advance Smart, Sensible and Sustainable Pest Control in Agriculture
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The grantees are:
• Oregon State University: Through outreach and educational efforts, this project seeks to slow the spread of herbicide-resistant weeds, preserve the useful life of current herbicides, and increase the adoption of IPM practices. The project will deliver herbicide resistance training through web-based and in-person workshops to Pacific Northwest agricultural professionals.
• University of Florida: This project will create a process for ornamental plant growers to produce and market their products as wildlife friendly based on compatibility with pollinators and other beneficial wildlife. The project will also develop and deliver educational resources, Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management certification programs, and training opportunities for ornamental plant producers in the southeastern U.S.
While traditional pest control involves the routine application of pesticides, IPM focuses on pest prevention and only using pesticides as needed. IPM provides a more effective, environmentally sensitive approach to pest management— especially for historically underserved communities that are disproportionately impacted by unnecessary exposure to pests and pesticides. Furthermore, IPM has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. IPM strategies often use fewer pesticides resulting in less fuel consumption for pesticide application.
tactics on watermelon farms to protect pollinators. Through a statewide scouting program, project directors will partner with Illinois and Indiana growers to implement integrated pest and pollinator practices on their farms. This project aims to support 200 watermelon growers.
• West Virginia University: This project will further educate English- and Spanish-speaking growers and pesticide applicators about pesticides and IPM tactics utilizing several outreach programs already established at West Virginia University. This includes providing pesticide workshops and sharing educational videos for hundreds of growers and applicators.
“As EPA works to protect human health and the environment, we’re eager to promote IPM, demonstrate its value, and provide tools to those interested in establishing IPM programs,” said Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “The work done under this grant has the potential to minimize economic, health and environmental risks and we’re excited to see how the grantees will advance our understanding of what sustainable pest management can look like.”
• Purdue University: This project aims to increase grower adoption of integrated pest and pollinator management
• University of Tennessee: This project seeks to improve pollinator protection and health by developing a national framework to assess the effectiveness of pollinator protection trainings. Through targeted surveys, trainings (in English and Spanish) and evaluations of trained pesticide applicators across at least 12 states, this project will assess how knowledge transfer can be successful in affecting the behavioral practices of pesticide applicators.
WASHINGTON (September 15, 2022) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of six recipients that will receive a total of $780,000 from the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) grant competition. The selected grantees will explore the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in agriculture over the course of two years to reduce the risk of pests and pesticides.
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Dennis has many fond memories of his 27 years at MidContinent, especially of Dick Reade.
The word “parts” strikes an important note because our parts department has played and continues to play an important role in our company. Heading that department today is Dennis Davis, whose voice is one in which many are familiar.
If you have noticed something special in that voice, that’s because it’s well-trained; it used to boom from radio stations in northeast Arkansas during Dennis’ tenure as a radio DJ in Jonesboro and Corning. Dennis also had stints as a telephone installer, insurance salesman, and truck driver.
The Sum of its Parts - Dennis Davis and MidContinent Aircraft
Dennis first came to Mid-Continent by way of NAPA Auto Parts Store in his small hometown of Piggott, AR.
Dennis joined the parts department as the self-described “low man on the totem pole”. But the newbie was no stranger to the company’s heavy agriculture-centric business.
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“I grew up on a small family farm. I would be out plowing and watching the planes in the distance or listening to Ag Cats fire up at Larry’s Flanigan’s as I hoed the beans. It made me dream of flying.”
As a new hire, Dennis started out taking calls and working with Juan Phillips, double-checking and packing his international shipments. Soon Dennis began to make the rounds at conventions like the National Agricultural Aviation Expo and the Arkansas Aerial Applicators Association convention. After the retirement of Gordon Payne in 2014, Dennis was promoted to parts manager. Today he is in charge of parts sales staff, as well as shipping and warehouse staff.
A phrase that is often attributed to the Greek philosopher Aristotle says that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” In other words, a business as a whole is more valuable than the individual components that drive it. In no place is that quote truer than at Mid-Continent.
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“When JC Helms, my friend and a salesman at Mid-Continent came into to buy some parts to rebuild an engine he was working on”, Dennis recalls. “He said I really needed to talk to Dick Reade about a job. That was in 1995 and I’m still here.”
Dennis has been married to his wife, Gayla, since 1984. Together they share a daughter and three sons. In addition, they dote on five granddaughters and three grandsons.
“I remember Dick was selling a Turbine Thrush to a customer in Guatemala, and he asked me to tag along, and I was included in the talks. We went to his house for a while and then to dinner. “Onward and upward” was one of his favorite sayings.”
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With an influx of more rigid federal policies forthcoming from the federal government pertaining to pesticide use and climate change, coupled with NAAA establishing a voluntary professional aerial application certification program designed to further mitigate accidents and augment aerial application professionalism, the association has hired Matt Gill from the University of GillIllinois.received
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Gill will serve as NAAA’s manager of education, safety and policy starting Oct. 1. He will serve again under his former supervisor at the University of Illinois, Dr. Scott Bretthauer, whose title will now be director of policy, education and safety. NAAA CEO Andrew Moore said about the NAAA staff strengthening, “With the current administration taking a more aggressive approach toward the regulation of pesticides and the environment, and NAAA establishing its professional certification program, C-PAASS , next year to reward participation in education programs proven to mitigate accidents and improve application efficacy, now is the time to buttress staff with knowledgeable individuals. We welcome Matt Gill on board the NAAA team to help us do just that.”
his graduate degree at the University of Illinois in agricultural engineering and has worked as an extension specialist in agricultural technology at the university’s Department of Agriculture and Biological Engineering for several years. He is a familiar face in the aerial application industry, having worked as an Operation S.A.F.E. aircraft application efficacy analyst for years. He also is the chairman of the NAAREF Operation S.A.F.E. Committee and will be the recipient of this year’s EvansChristopher Operation S.A.F.E. Award , which recognizes individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the Operation S.A.F.E. program.
September 1, 2022 NAAA Augments its Policy, Education and Safety Services with Hiring of Matt Gill
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Mr. David Gayle Habig, 65, of Grenada, went home to be with the Lord on battlefollowing2022SeptemberThursday,1,athishomeatoughwithcolon cancer with his family by his side. David was born June 22, 1957 in Greenwood and honorably served our country in the US Army from 1974 to 1977. Following his stint in the Army, he also served in the US Army Reserve from 1977-1983. David s 30-plus year career as an Ag Pilot was his pride and joy. He loved people and he especially loved to host, cook and entertain at his home. David had a largerthan-life personality that was infectious to all who knew him.
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He was preceded in death by his mother, Artys Humphreys Habig; brother, Alan Kelly Habig and grandson, Lloyd Ellis Vance.
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his wife of 30 years, Jeanie Habig; children, Ana Katelyn Vance(Wade), Kellie Habig and Jacob Habig; sister, Ary Habig and brother, William Habig.
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Pallbearers will be co-workers and long-time friends, Glenn Carpenter, Walter Compton, Jeff Coleman, Carlton Goodson, Kevin Carnathan, Davey Hall, Dustin McGehee and Todd Kyle.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Brent Barker, Rev. Eugene Heimbach and Rev. Dennis McKay officiating. Interment will follow in the Oddfellows Cemetery in Grenada. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist SurvivorsChurch.include
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New NAAA Membership Video Shows Why You Should Renew Your Membership for 2023
We know education works to reduce accidents and drift occurrences based on PAASS program stats. Since the first PAASS season in 19981999, the ag aviation accident rate (number of accidents per 100,000 hours flown) has dropped nearly 26%, and the fatal accident rate has fallen 10%.
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industry moves into its second century, NAAA and NAAREF have developed a way to augment industry advancement of safety and application accuracy while showing your customers, regulators, insurers, pesticide manufacturers, and the public the professional nature of the industry. Their new CertifiedProfessional Aerial Applicator Safety Steward (C-PAASS) program, launching in 2023, will fill that very role for those that want to participate.
This positive coverage of the industry and its importance to global food, fiber and bioenergy production comes at a crucial time as NAAA fights to preserve the aerial use of pesticides that are being targeted for cancellation or unnecessary and burdensome restrictions under current EPA leadership. It takes your membership resources to save these aerial uses and positively represent the industry before the
The impetus for developing C-PAASS was to expand and gain recognition for maximizing professionalism by ultimately receiving additional benefits for being certified, such as insurance discounts and more flexibility pertaining to pesticide label language and for ag pilots to market to their customers that they have undergone additional training and development to best ensure that they can provide high-quality
NAAA continues to passionately advocate on behalf of ag aviation and raise awareness about its benefits to the public and national policymakers, which we capitalized on across policy and all media channels during the 100th anniversary of the industry.
The NAAA has debuted a new video promoting membership for 2023. NAAA delivers remarkable value that benefits your bottom line, provides the crop input tools you need, enhances the industry’s safety and professionalism through substantive educational programming and offers excellent business networking opportunities.
Unscheduled Events, Prop Strike and Sudden Stoppage
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I have written before about unscheduled events (exceedances). This time under the title of unscheduled events, I will look at prop strikes and sudden stoppage. These two events are interconnected in the engine maintenance manuals, although there are some differences once we get into the overhaul manual. Here are a few things from the engine maintenance manual to keep in mind. If
your engine must be removed because of an unscheduled event or circumstance, you may be asked to provide additional information in the form of a completed SIL GEN135. This Pratt & Whitney Canada service information letter (SIL) is used to provide data about the event. Photos of the event may also be requested. If you have a prop strike or sudden stoppage, take pictures of the airplane overall, the
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is assembled, the tolerances of the compressor and other components are very tight. Think of the force that the engine was subjected to. That force can shift parts spinning quickly, causing rub and damage.
prop strike or sudden stoppage? A prop strike is a rotating prop hitting an object that causes a speed variation (NO stoppage) and blade damage, OR a stationary prop is hit by a moving object that causes blade damage. On the other hand, a sudden stoppage is when a rotating prop contacts something that causes the prop to stop. Seems simple enough, right?
When the power section has been received in the shop, the work really begins. We shift our focus from the maintenance manual to the overhaul manual. There are procedures in the overhaul manual that tells every engine shop what to disassemble and inspect. There have been some changes to these procedures over the years. ➤
After defining these events, let's now separate the two from one another. We can focus on the prop strike first. Our maintenance journey begins right after you suffer a prop strike. The maintenance manual asks, what was the Ng during the event? We need to distinguish between minor and major types of damage. Did the incident happen below the Flight Idle Ng or while the engine was shut down? Is the blade damage minor per the propeller maintenance manual? If you verify the answer to these questions is "yes," you may not have to pull the engine yet. If your event fits this profile, you might have to run the engine and check the oil filter and chip detector, followed by a monitoring/inspection sequence until you can return the engine to full service. However, if metal is found during the monitoring phase or a vibration begins, you will have to remove the power section for inspection. Therefore, even if your event is minor, you must document and advise your insurance company.
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What if you were above flight idle or significant damage was done to the prop blades? Prop strike on a power line? Remove the power section and send it in for repair. Before pulling the power section, you will want to inspect the entire engine closely - looking for cracks, twists or distortions. Pull the starter/generator and look at all the accessory pads on the accessory gearbox. Check the FCU and pump to ensure they didn't receive any damage. These accessories can sustain damage in the event of a hard prop strike. If a wire was hit that wasn't a guide, support or telephone wire, you will want to look for evidence of electrical discharge, including burn marks at the C-flange and the compressor turbine disk. The C-flange is the "split" point for the gas generator and the power section.
propeller and the engine before removal. The more data provided, the better. You want to leave as few questions as
Sudden stoppage of the propeller is a little like the previous inspection. Remove the power section and send it in for repair. Inspect the balance of the engine for damage. One thing added in the maintenance manual is to rotate the compressor. You want to listen for audible scraping, rubbing or interference. We found the compressor to be rubbed on some severe sudden stoppage events. When the engine
One of those changes includes replacing the prop shaft if a sudden stoppage occurs. The most recent change is to perform a heat treatment for the exhaust duct. Most of the internal components in the power section require an overhaul level inspection. This even includes the power turbine disk(s) and blades. There are some automatic replacement items like the before-mentioned prop shaft and the #6 and, if applicable, the #7 bearing. Not going to lie; these changes have led to longer shop turn times on prop strikes and sudden stoppage power sections. Your shop has to do an overhaul level inspection on these components, which takes time.
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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 as well as being an instructor of PT6A Maintenance and Familiarization courses for both pilots and mechanics. Robert can be reached at robertc@covingtonaircraft.com or 662-910-9899. Visit us at covingtonaircraft.com.
I sincerely hope no one hits anything with their airplane or prop. If it happens to you, contact your insurance company— document as many details about the incident, including pictures. Determine with your mechanic and engine shop what level of inspection is required based on the information in the engine maintenance manual. If your engine must go in for repair, realize the engine shop is working as hard as possible to get you back in the air as quickly as possible.
the overhaul manual does not apply to your incident? The process now involves a request sent to Pratt & Whitney Canada engineering. They review all the information provided and decide what the engine requires for a return to service. We reference this as a request for evaluation or RFE.
There is one other item that must be mentioned. The first section of the overhaul manual sudden stoppage/propeller strike area lists several scenarios where the overhaul manual work scope doesn't apply. This doesn't just apply to engines under warranty. This is for all engines. Some of these scenarios are: if the event took place on takeoff or landing or if drive train components are sheared. The manual also noted that if the operator fails to give sufficient information about the event, the engine repair must be done as a "worst case." So, what does your shop do if the work scope in
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Non-GMO. What is a GMO? Ask the average person, and they likely won’t know what it is or “feel” like they might be bad because the media or “Non-GMO Project” told them they were. It’s true that the word “GMO” may sound like it’s some weird creepy mutation that you shouldn’t
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Non-GMO Project Verified. If you see that butterfly logo, put it back on the shelf! While GMOs can do great things for farmers and the planet, the Non-GMO Project is one of the most significant sources of disinformation out there, and we should vote with our dollars and just not let them have our money. Support farmers, support science, and do not purchase a label that supports this false, deceptive narrative.
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Trust is vital in agriculture and the food supply. If you ever have questions about what’s actually done on larger-scale conventional farms, ask the real people who do it for a living on the large-scale conventional farms! University Extension agents affiliated with animal science and plant breeding programs are also excellent sources of info. Farmers are the experts on farming, but unfortunately, the government and big food corporations are not always leading us to the truth about the food supply. The real truth? Modern agriculture is backed by solid science with a brilliant story to tell, and every day the industry is improving more and more.
Also, want to play a fun game? Go to the Non-GMO Project Verified’s Facebook page, say something good about GMOs, and see how long it takes you to get blocked and banned. Facts and truth are no friend to this label, that point-blank lies to the end consumer. And also, food modifications have been happening for thousands of years… none of our food is “natural,” and it’s all been modified at some point.
Organic. Many people purchase organic foods because they are led to believe they don’t use pesticides, but this couldn’t be further from the truth! They don’t use “synthetic” pesticides, and that’s the keyword here, synthetic. Thousands of OMRI chemicals and crop protection products are approved for organic farming and are just naturally derived. But “natural” means nothing in terms of toxicity, so again it’s a bit of a misleading label. Pesticide use boils down to region, pest pressure, farm size, and more. For example, the big Midwest grain farms may not spray anything on organic, but where I live in Florida, organic fruits and veggies may need to be sprayed weekly. Fresh market produce in a tropical climate has much higher pest pressure and is more susceptible to disease and other issues so that consumers wouldn’t purchase the ugly, misshapen foods. Don’t get me wrong - the original premise behind organic had some solid science and reasons behind it. But the good news is that once that science was discovered (soil health and biology principles, for example), it was adopted by all different types of farmers, both organic and non-organic alike.
Hormone and Steroid-Free Chicken. Did you know there’s actually no such thing as added hormones or steroids in chicken or pork? Nope! They haven’t been used since the
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1950s. Chickens (and pigs) are larger today just due to basic science! Genetics, breed, better and more comfortable housing, feed efficiencies and more have allowed modern chicken farms to produce bigger, better, more flavorful meats where that rate of gain is solid science. We can feed the masses with much fewer resources than we did decades ago. The next time you see a label on these packages that say “no added hormones or steroids,” read the fine print: it will also say, “*federal law strictly prohibits the use of hormones and steroids.” It’s not even a thing. Just a marketing ploy to try and get more money out of the consumer.
Antibiotic Free. All meat and dairy products are antibiotic free! Although antibiotic use has substantially declined in recent years, antibiotics still may play an essential role in animal health. The good news is that if antibiotics are used, that animal must go through a withdrawal period before it can legally go to market to ensure those medicine residues are no longer in the meat, which means that once again, the food corporations are using meaningless or misleading language to try and sell you something.
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During this time, obstacles have proliferated. Wires, poles, towers, wind turbines, etc. America's farmland has become a jungle of steel we must navigate daily. Add in all the things that have entered the cockpit, like GPS systems and blue-toothed telephones, and it gets pretty clear that we've
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In military history, for example, you can see how technology outstripped the day's tactics. The American Civil War, and World War 1, are stark examples. Larger, faster, more deadly weapons hit the battlefields while armies were still practicing tactics that were two generations behind. The result was massive casualties. Obscene numbers of killed and wounded because the men giving the orders clung stubbornly to tactics developed by past generations.
One thing that is apparent throughout history is that technology travels fast. New things are developed while people are still accustomed to practicing old ways.
flying larger, faster aircraft. We're hauling loads and covering the kind of ground that our forefathers could only dream of. And we're still doing it the same way as they did.
The same situation applies to our industry. Ag aviation has grown and changed by leaps and bounds. We're
Back then, they were flying ninety miles an hour, hauling a hundred fifty gallons in a machine that weighed a fraction of what our current aircraft weigh. Compare that to flying 140-180 miles an hour in an airplane weighing anywhere from 9000 to 16000 pounds.
A Few Seconds
Self-preservation is infinitely more important than the urgency to get the work done. There have been too many memorial services that will speak to that fact. We simply should not be an industry that -expects- casualties.
Work orders stack up, we get going, "balls to the walls" at first light, and don't stop until the last light. Of course, the job has to get done, and there are not enough pilots and machines to do it in any scheduled way. But we need to be smarter and safer in how we're getting it done. We need not to be willing to trade blood for a few bushels of
We need to consider different methods in how we're plying our trade. Change our tactics and mindset to meet the ever-evolving nature of the work. There's a mentality shift that needs to happen as well as a change in methods. Ag pilots must understand that doing the job as grandpa did might not be the best way. Fly a little higher; take the time to circle the field. Identify the obstacles and hazards -before- you have to get down in there with them. Flying six to ten feet off the deck at 150 mph is no time to discover a set of power lines cutting across the field.
the ag pilots I know, the most successful and the least stressed out are the guys who take their time. They don't get rushed and don't allow anyone to rush them. Their flying is smooth, and they rack up the acres just as well as anyone else. They keep their minds on the job and don't worry about what anyone else thinks. They do the job with an approach to getting good results and keeping the airplane from getting wadded up. Nothing to prove but getting home at the end of the day. ➤
Instilled in us is a do-or-die mentality. The first order of business is, "Roll those acres up. They don't call it a money handle for nothing."
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We haven't adapted our methods to compensate for the complexity of today's high-speed, technological work environment. The workload and risks of the modern-day ag pilot have increased dramatically.
Workload or not, we need to slow down. We need to take the time to stay alive. We need to give ourselves room to live.
If we stop and think about how we're doing as an industry, we've got to realize something is not working right. There's something that needs to change.
been facing an ever-growing mission requirement while still using the same tactics of past generations.
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Make your turns smooth and coordinated. If you have to widen them out, then do it. Take your time. Fly in a manner that doesn't increase the risks you're already taking.
INTEGRITY
A pilot might pull his turns around on the edge of a stall for years. He gets away with it every time. Until
A while back, there was a math problem circulating the industry about how many seconds a guy could shave off in his work and how many minutes and gallons of fuel that would all add up to at the end of the day. It was basically seeing how narrower we could make the margins and get away with it. It turns out it isn't much. One wrecked airplane far exceeds any cost savings. Don't worry about being quick. Worry about not making yourself dead.
will break from flight suddenly, violently, and with zero room to recover. You're playing Russian Roulette. Don't do it. Get that BS out of your head and out of your flying.
he doesn't. BAM! You're dead in a very bad way. And it happens just that fast.
With the modern aircraft we fly, there's no need to rush a turn. You're covering the ground at a high rate of speed. Take a few extra seconds in your turn. Keep the airplane solidly in the air, and don't "nibble at the stall," as some pilots say they do. That's stupid. Downright stupid. If you're "nibbling," you're half a heartbeat away from taking a big Thesebite.airplanes
You are mistaken if you think it can't or won't happen to you. It can, and it will. If you could ask all the fellow pilots we've buried, they'd likely tell you they thought the same.
Leave your stall warning circuit breaker in! It performs a valuable job, telling you the airflow condition over your wings. It's an audible tap on the shoulder telling you you'd better back off a bit. Listen to it.
Fly well and STAY SAFE!
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everything we do and how well we do it is directly related to how well we care for ourselves.
How Dry am I? Human Factors in Ag Flying
In-flight food and beverage service for ag pilots differs a bit from other commercial operators. It is a self-serve affair and usually consists of the contents of a lunch pail and thermos of coffee versus a choice of steak fillet or trout almandine for the flight crew up front. But given the limitations of singleseat aircraft operation, while the elegance of meal delivery is questionable, the nutrition should be a high standard.
Our bodies are similar in a way to the aircraft we fly, both requiring professional care and servicing at regular intervals. But sometimes, when the action gets hot and heavy, we tend to forget the critical importance of nutrition, hydration, sleep, and other important safety-related factors. In short,
You Are What You Eat
This proverbial saying implies that to be fit and healthy; you need to eat good food. We need to watch both the quantity and quality of food and liquids we take in, as well as ensure that both are consumed on a regular basis. There is also the issue of medications, either prescribed or over the counter, where any side effects that may affect our ability to fly safely should be well known. Last but not least are the use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs, which can have severe consequences if not handled safely. ➤
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How Dry I Am
How do you know if you are drinking enough? You are probably doing fine if you rarely feel thirsty, and when you need a bathroom break, your urine is colorless or light yellow. It's a good idea to drink a glass of water with each meal and between meals, and of course whenever you feel thirsty.
In addition to eating nutritiously, you also require sufficient water to function efficiently. Lack of water can lead to dehydration — a condition when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.
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Environmental Stressors
It is quite amazing that the human body can withstand a wide variety of external stressors such as noise, temperature, and vibration, and in the ag flying business, there are a lot of them. When I shifted to radial engines from horizontally opposed piston engines, I felt noticeably more fatigued at the end of the day because of the significant increase in vibration and noise levels.
The Mayo Clinic guidelines are that most healthy people can stay hydrated by drinking water and other fluids whenever they feel thirsty. You also don't need to rely on water alone as many fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon and spinach, are almost 100% water by weight. In addition, beverages such as milk, juice, and herbal teas are composed primarily of water. Even caffeinated drinks — such as coffee and soda — can contribute to your daily water intake.
For me, this is an example of having sufficient knowledge to make reasonable choices. Instead of ingesting a lot of refined sugar via chocolate bars, donuts and soft drinks that can cause low blood sugar levels resulting in irritability, weakness, and difficulty in concentrating - not something you want to happen while zipping down a field at spray height - add some fruit or vegetables to the menu as a substitute. If you must eat on the run, choose a granola bar instead of getting a 'sugar fix' from foods high in sugar.
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In short, this means that balanced meals taken regularly throughout the day will allow your body and brain to function optimally.
We are taught in school that a properly balanced diet requires that we eat items from each of the main food groups, usually depicted in the form of a pyramid where what and how many servings we should eat are suggested. All is fine and good, but sticking to all the recommendations can get challenging without a full-time nutritionist onboard.
Awareness is the Golden Key
In addition to the demanding nature of ag flying that is very unforgiving of lapses in performance, ag pilots are subject to various issues that, if not kept in check, can make for a bad day at the office. A key ingredient in keeping things running smoothly and safely is always being aware of how you feel physically and mentally. If you don't feel up to par, don't fly. Walk away, get some rest, and then have another look at the trip. The field will surely be there when you get back.
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It is not surprising when you look at industrial accident reports that alcohol is often cited as a contributing factor. The same is true when you look at aviation accidents and incident reports where there have been fatalities. The problem with using alcohol or any recreational drug is not only do they have immediate effects on performance but also that the effects remain after consumption no matter what you do. No amount of coffee, breathing pure oxygen, or exercise will change this fact.
Noise in and around aircraft, in general, is always an issue, but in ag flying, it is a matter which needs to be actively addressed. Fatigue and stress are the immediate results of noise in the short term, whether from prop, engine or fuselage wind noise. In the long run, excessive noise can result in permanent hearing loss. Wearing a properly fitted helmet and
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Vibration
A bit of planning can be of great help in keeping everything in balance. Make a list of 'good foods' before you go to the grocery store so you can make good choices in planning meals. And always keep a good supply of water on hand to keep the body well hydrated.
earplugs can considerably reduce noise intensity, and noisecanceling helmet headsets result in remarkably low sound levels. I remember the first time I used an ANC (active noise cancellation) headset; it was so quiet that I kept checking the engine instruments repeatedly to ensure all was well!
I once heard the quip that ag airplanes are simply tractors with wings, focusing on performance while making for spartan accommodations in the cockpit. The nature of the business is that ag aircraft operations can often come with a lot of vibration from both engine and aerodynamic considerations, resulting in fatigue and stress. There is not much you can do about it except be aware of its possible effects on your body and your concentration level.
Plan What You Do, Do What You Plan
The Effects of Noise
He circled the field a couple times. Leaning the Stinson over to peer at the ground. He searched out the shadow of the runway and decided it would be safe enough to land. The old bird bounced on touch down. The ground was understandably rough. The airplane rattled and shook on roll out. Carefully, he was able to taxi to where the ramp was. A crumbling concrete pad with large broken pieces protruding in different directions.
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The runway was barely discernible. Years of neglect and overgrowth had slowly transformed the old strip into not much more than a fallow pasture. A few boney old cows
reclined under the shade of the trees that stood along the fence line. The windsock was nothing but faded tatters hanging on a rusty metal ring. The pole was bent, leaning toward the downwind side. It squeaked now and then. A feeble old sound, like a sad, dying whimper. It was a lonely old place that once was alive with the roar of radial engines and the shouts of men getting the day’s work done.
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Flying Back
Jack was an old man. He’d known the C.C. Duster’s strip when he was a kid. It was a busy place back then. In overalls and bare feet, he would ride his bicycle down the dirt roads to watch the airplanes come and go. He dreamed of piloting one himself someday. Now, he knew his own flying days were waning. Though he never sprayed an acre, he’d flown thousands of hours, shuttling people and cargo to places around the world. This flight however, the destination was found in memories instead of an aeronautical chart. His only passengers were the ghosts of those long gone. The dream of being a crop duster pilot resonated within his memories, just as if he were still twelve years old.
The propeller rotated to a stop. Silence, save for the ticking of the cooling exhaust and a faint plea from the Jackwindsock.unbuckled and climbed from the cockpit. His feet touched ground that had forgotten what human steps felt Thelike.
Ground crawling critters scampered away when Jack dragged the door open. Birds flew like a shotgun blast from the rafters. Dust and gloom was heavy within. ➤
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Marsh Aviation N3Ns flying in formation circa 1940s. Photo courtesy of Jim Vedder. 420 HP Wasp Bull Stearman owned by Marsh Aviation applying DDT to cotton near Litchfield Park, Arizona, in 1944. Ken Onstott parlayed a life-long interest in ag aviation into ownership of Onstott Dusters. Ken appears in this photo from 1955. Photo courtesy of Ken Onstott. forest spraying and probably did the first really commercial job of this kind in July 1945. An outbreak of hemlock
A cold chill ran up Jack’s spine, but it only lasted a moment. He stood and watched Clyde Crenshaw work at his bench. His hands moved as deliberately as he remembered. The years were peeled away like the pages of a book and Jack, the airline pilot, stood right there in an old crop duster hangar where he was first introduced to the fragrance of oil, gasoline, butyrate dope and sweat.
Decades of flying some of the most sophisticated aircraft in the world started and culminated in this very same place. An old crop duster hangar in the middle of nowhere and a man that would sometimes pay him a dime to do a chore. He took it all in again, just as if he were still twelve years old.
As he turned to go, Clyde lit up a Lucky Strike, “You gonna put those plugs back in Jackie Boy?”
He’d flown thousands of hours, shuttling people and cargo to places around the world.
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Fatigue impairs the brain’s executive functions including attention, multitasking, and decision-making, sometimes dramatically. This can result in confusion, task
As I write this article, I am catching up from AirVenture. This wonderful experience tends to be very busy so fatigue is very much on my mind and I suspect that it is for many of you. In general, we think of fatigue as acute (recent sleep deficit), chronic (multiple days of inadequate sleep), or circadian (related to time of day and normal physiological lows). In commercial aviation, there are specific safeguards to limit the duty day
depending on reporting time and number of legs. These regulatory restrictions do not apply to operations under 14 CFR part 91, but our physiological limitations do. The number of mishaps attributed to fatigue, some fatal, clearly demonstrates this.
Going Long - The Physicological Effects of Fatigue
A pre-flight and ongoing self-assessment of your fitness is critical. IMSAFE is a good tool. Pressing ahead if you feel tired is high risk, especially at night. Take a nap, reschedule the flight, or break up your trip with an overnight stay. Stay hydrated even if it requires an en route stop. For longer flights, plan shorter legs. It helps keep a safe fuel reserve, a comfortable bladder, and reduces the risk of a blood clot. (By the way, coffee is not the solution: it does not replace adequate rest). It is better to arrive safely at your destination late than not at all.
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we are more likely to dedicate time specifically to flying, whether local or cross-country. Both tend to focus on meeting explicit regulatory requirements (hours and distance). This makes sense in flight training; the goal is to learn essential aviation skills as efficiently as possible. But this approach might not prepare you for your first actual long-range solo or sole pilot flight without someone reviewing your planning. Tack on fatigue and you increase the risk of an adverse outcome.
What Are We Doing?
Here are a few potential pitfalls. The risk of fatigue should be obvious when you experience inadequate sleep, trans-meridian travel (jet-lag), recent illness, hectic work week, etc., but it’s unwise to underestimate human ability at self-deception. Even if you had enough time for sleep, it might not have been restorative. Stress, alcohol (even within legal minimums), some medications, or a poor sleeping environment, can lead to unexpected (and unrecognized) fatigue. Even the flight can contribute: preparations, duration of flight at altitude, weather, or unfamiliarity with the course are all aggravating factors. Also dehydration can mimic and magnify the effects of fatigue.
What Can You Do?
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Aerospace medicine conducts ongoing research into fatigue management and countermeasures. My staff are working with counterparts at NASA and NTSB to continue steady improvements in flight safety. Robust programs for commercial aviation can be applicable to general aviation, even for single pilot operations (see below). For over a decade, general aviation has enjoyed a steady decrease in the mishap rate. Please help keep this trend going downward.
“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16b). How does a person receive God’s righteousness? Jesus said, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting Life” (John 3:16). There’s nothing a person can do to earn God’s righteousness; our own righteousness will never satisfy God’s holy requirements (Romans 3:23-24). Abraham believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness with God (Genesis 15:6, Galatians 3:6). Paul wrote, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God… For He made Him (Jesus Christ) who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (Ephesians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21). Paul understood that his righteousness with God came through his faith in Jesus Christ as His Lord and Savior (Philippians 3:8-10).
The Power Of Prayer In Our Life
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“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. (James 5:17). Elijah got thirsty and hungry (1 Kings 17:11). Elijah was afraid (1 Kings 19:3), and Elijah got tired (1 Kings 19:4). Elijah prayed earnestly, the Greeks actually says, “He prayed with prayer” which is to say, “He really prayed, or he prayed with intensity.” Elijah was a man just like we are; he had his strong and weak points. In response to Elijah’s prayers, God used him to control the rain for three and a half years. There is no inherent power in prayer itself, our prayers link us to the allpowerful God who rules everything for His glory. When we pray we are communicating with the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth. When we understand that apart from Jesus Christ we can do nothing (John 15:5), we will pray more earnestly about everything concerning our lives.
God saved George Muller, a rebellious young man, in his twenties. Muller founded an orphanage in Bristol, England because he was concerned about the orphans that roamed the streets. Muller and his wife sold everything they had and gave it to the Lord’s work. They began praying for God to provide for their own needs and the needs of the orphans. Muller’s favorite verse was, “Open your mouth wide and I will fill it” (Psalm 81:10). For over 60 years God faithfully provided for as many as 2000 orphans at a time in response to secret prayer. Muller didn’t disclose any needs to anyone, even if they asked. Muller and his staff would pray and often see God provide
the exact amount that they needed on the day they needed it. Muller gave all the glory to God in his writings of how the Lord had provided, but only after the needs had been met. A powerful book on prayer, “George Muller of Bristol.”
A WING AND A PRAYER Carlin Lawrence carlin@agairupdate.com
“And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit” (James 5:18). God didn’t answer Elijah instantly when he prayed for God to send rain; it took Elijah seven attempts before the first cloud appeared in the sky. Sometimes God allows us to wait before He answers our prayers to keep us seeking Him or for other reasons that
“Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter!” (Psalm62:8).
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we never totally understand. Sometimes God says “No” to our prayers for His own reasons. In these situations we have to trust Him and His omniscient wisdom because He knows all the facts and can see the future, which we cannot. When we encounter God’s delays and denials of our prayers, we need to remember that He has every right to overrule our prayers for His own sovereign purposes. Silent prayers, short prayers, daytime prayers, middle of the night prayers, God is always listening. “Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter!” (Psalm 62:8).
William Tyndale was born in the 1490s in Gloucestershire, England. He was the man that published the first ever mechanically-printed New Testament in the English language, which was a crime punishable by death! He had told some other preachers, “If God will spare my life, before many years pass, I will cause a boy that drives the plow to know more of the Scripture than you do.” At about the age of 42, after spending 1 1/2 years in prison, Tyndale was strangled, and burnt at the stake in Brussels on October 6, 1536. His last words were, “Lord, open the King of England’s eyes!” “Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice” (Psalm 55:17).
In 1604, King James gave the order to fifty biblical scholars to write a new English translation of the Bible. The King James Version of the Bible was published in 1611. Tyndale’s words account for over 80 percent of the King James New Testament and for over 75 percent of the Old Testament books he translated. Four hundred years later, most people who quote the Bible quote a version published in 1611. God opened the eyes of the King of England. And today anyone can know the Bible as well as any preacher if they have the desire to learn what the Bible says. God answered Tyndale’s prayer!
Paul wrote, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior” (1 Timothy 2:1-3). Christians should pray for leaders of their country, state, county, town, family and friends. If Christians would spend more time praying for the government leaders and spend less time criticizing them, their success rate for changing government actions would increase dramatically. “Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6).
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Recently, Jerry looked at me and said what is that smell? We drove by one of the rice fields and saw where it had recently been harvested. There's something special about the cool breeze in the air and the smell of freshly cut rice. ➤
The Season is Coming to an End
Jerry and I like to take our dog Rosie riding down our farm turnrow and then down a gravel road, riding through more farms ending up in a beautiful dense forest of trees where we circle back. It's almost a daily ritual and my favorite part of the day.
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The new theme that I have for the upcoming season is going to be safety. I am fortunate enough to give CE classes in several states, and this will be something I focus on. It is also something that we'll be focusing on with our development with Chem-Man.
I am working with Driftwatch and trying to get them to allow users to put alerts that will show up for anyone using their system. This way, if there is something such as a new mettower or windmill, highline risk, etc., these could be marked as obstructions, and the issue could be notated. This would make a huge difference in our mapping system, and pilots could be aware of potential hazards.
We are also working with a database of the highline wires in the USA to overlay our maps.
Grain trailers are busy on the road, and combines are in the field. Yes, the season is definitely slowing down for our industry, but it's time to let the farmers reap what they sew. It seems like yesterday we were looking up in the air, and Jerry was taking pictures of our ag pilot friends flying from dawn til dusk.
technology takes a lot of work. We worked very hard on it and still are. This is definitely something that is growing in demand and taking off. It is also something that is evolving and will continue to evolve. It takes work on both sides, including the GPS developers and our ChemMan developers. Hopefully, we will have several more GPS companies getting on board by the next season.
We are already scheduling some upcoming conventions and preparing the exhibitor forms. The older I get, the quicker everything comes and goes.
I'm looking forward to seeing our friends at the next conventions. This includes volunteers, ag friends and vendors. I wish we could go to all of them, but if we can't make it, we try to at least support our conventions. That's very important to me. We are all kind of a little family with a reunion each year.
Many of our customers are still very busy working. However, many are taking a well-deserved break after working hard this season.
Every year I like to focus on a theme. The past season has been technology. We were very focused on helping make the flow a lot easier in the cockpit. We helped to easily transmit information back and forth electronically through the GPS
We have an existing obstruction option. However, this is only per operation. We are also thinking of having a shared option for this feature.
Y'all stay safe!
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They also attempted the first "defoliating" or desiccating of potato vines with the old original calcium cyanamid cotton defoliant, commonly known as "Black Annie." This was not entirely successful. Effective defoliation became commonplace, however, when newer and better defoliants and desiccants appeared.
The first helicopters to be used in Maine were Bell Model 47s, which were working during the 1947 crop season. Two years later, in 1949, Kaman Helicopters built a unique, dualblade model which was obtained by Air Ag and flown regularly by the firm's pilots, including Al Averill. This rare machine worked extensively in the Maine area and also in New York on orchards. Pure sulphur dust was applied by this and other more conventional machines.
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Leapfrogging from New York up into the rock-bound coast of Maine is relatively easy by means of the printed word. Arriving in the middle of the famous Presque Isle potato growing region, it doesn't take long to learn from pioneer operator Al Averill that agricultural flying is nothing new in "TheMaine.start,"
Air Ag Service attracted a great deal of attention and quickly became successful with the farm community. According to Averill, the old standby cotton insecticides like calcium arsenate were used, but the new DDT dust had come along and was widely adopted, in addition to the new fungicides which worked very well.
The overpowering urge to live in Maine and to resume helicopter agricultural flying precipitated his permanent move back to that state in 1966 and the formation of his firm, Northeast Helicopter Service. This firm operates over much of Maine's tillable land, from Bucksport up through Old Town and on into the Presque Isle region.
Averill's flying career with Air Ag was interrupted about 1951 when he accepted a job at Kaman as a test pilot and technical representative. In this position, he promoted helicopter use all over the country and into South America. Eventually, he went with Bell Helicopters and worked there until 1966.
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Joe Virchow of Rockland, Maine, with Stearman in the late 1950s.
according to Averill, "began in 1936 when a Curtiss Robin, flown by Ernest Pretsch, applied Bordeaux dust to potatoes affected by blight on Wallace Woodman's Sunny Brook Farm in the Washburn area of Aroostook County. Another plane joined Pretsch and they applied 2,900 pounds of dusts on 70 acres in about 45 minutes. The results were good, and the work received widespread publicity, making all of the newspapers. It was even reported in the Country Gentleman magazine of January 1937. This job created so much farmer interest that, from that point on, transient agricultural flying on potatoes became fairly common in the region."
However, according to Averill, no permanent local operation developed until May 1947: "Al Newton and Larry Wright organized Air Agricultural Service at Presque Isle and began dusting potatoes and blueberries with a helicopter in 194 7. I joined them as a pilot in 1948, when they expanded to three machines."
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The Northeastern region has produced not only pioneer helicopter services, but it has also produced many small but influential fixed-wing operations such as the one organized by Joe Virchow at Rockland, Maine, in 1951. Virchow began with one Stearman and a pair of Waco UPF-7s and became well-known and respected in his region. His influence and that of other post-war pioneers, has helped. to make the Northeastern farmers perhaps the most enthusiastic boosters of agricultural aviation. What they lack in number, they make up in enthusiasm!
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In addition to standard crops, large acreages of wild blueberries exist and are commercially treated by air. Averill's machines are also in considerable demand by flying sportsmen, who hanker to get back into Maine's virgin fishing waters, which can be reached only by air or canoe.
From the beginning, this firm has been a leader with wellknown early pilots like Jay Scammon, John Scott, and Bruce Towle, who created fine reputations for themselves and for the firm. These men have been followed by Averill's son Mark, Jeff Peterson, and Dale Mahan. Al himself still flies when necessary and often assists the Maine Conservation Department on special assignments where a helicopter is used, such as fish stocking, and moose population surveys.
Pilot Al Averill spraying Maine potatoes in Kaman cranberrieshelicopterMassachusetts,Norwood,Wigginshelicopterdual-rotorin1950.Airways,workingin194
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The firm is still active and strongly involved in cranberry work, as well as with other crops. It was one of the first firms to engage in mosquito control, entering this phase in 1949. It became involved with gypsy moth control spraying in the early 1950s. According to current vice president E.W. Wiggins, Jr., it is believed to be the oldest helicopter
agricultural operation still working in the United States. Presently, Bell 47s and JetRanger 206Bs comprise its fleet.
One other significant helicopter service in the Northeast is that of Wiggins Airways at Norwood, Massachusetts. Wiggins has been actively engaged in agricultural helicopter service since 1947, when it acquired a Bell B-3, Serial No. 7 and began dusting cranberries. Jack Connelly was the pilot on the first job.
Loading Bell helicopter at Wiggins Airways for cranberry dusting in 1947.
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Three airline pilots formed a partnership in 1995 to start Agrossol, an ag flying service in Casa Branco, SP. The airline pilots hired Arnaud “Binho” Araujo, who had ag flying experience, to manage the newly formed company. In 1997, Binho bought out the airline pilots and became the sole owner of Agrossol, operating one Piper PA-25 Pawnee that the company still uses today.
From Soya Seeding to Potato Spraying
Ten years later, in 2017, Agrossol had grown to a fleet of ag planes consisting of six ag aircraft; one PA-25 Pawnee with a 235 hp engine, three EMB-202As, one Cessna Ag-Husky and one Air Tractor AT-401 powered by a P&W R-1340 with 600 hp. During this time, a large hangar was built to house the agaircraft. Also, Binho decided to retire so he could better manage the large aircraft fleet, including an acrobatic Mudry Cap 10 (French aircraft) powered by a Continental IO-360 engine. ➤
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Agrossol has two other partners besides Binho. Guilherme Araujo and João Vitor Araujo, Binho’s sons. Guilherme is a certified agronomist with a Bachelor’s degree. He works as a company manager and as one of its agronomists. João does not directly work at Agrossol but flies acrobatics with his father in the Mudry Cap 10.
Agrossol’s spraying season starts with soya planting in the spring, usually in October. Aerial seeding of soya is a unique dry application that Binho started doing
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By the end of October, the applications are mainly spraying cane. When mid-December arrives, corn and soya spraying starts and continues until the end of February. While other Brazilian ag aviation companies are starting to see their season come to an end in March, Agrossol has developed a spray program for the local potato growers. These applications continue into July. ➤
many years ago. This type of application has been very successful for Agrossol.
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To be able to meet the grower demands, Agrossol has 20 employees. These are five pilots, one mechanic, two agronomists, six ground technicians, four in administration and two janitorial.
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are typically made at 30 liters per hectare. Micronair AU5000 rotary atomizers are used for applications. The area Agrossol treats is within an 80-kilometer radius of the main base in Casa Branco. The company’s customer base exceeds 200. The average farm size is approximately 300 hectares. However, there are four local sugar cane processing plants that control over 40,000 hectares of cane made up of several growers treated by Agrossol.
effort, Agrossol continues to conduct spray operations in a manner that co-exists with the environment. In doing so, Binho and sons Guilherme and João have been able to have a successful ag flying operation. This success includes unique aerial applications such as soya seeding and potato spraying. This kind of progressive thinking spells success in a very challenging environment.
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Agrossol has been treating potatoes for the past 18 years. The off-season for Agrossol is relatively short, August and
When asked what is Agrossol’s main business concern, Binho replied, “It is the environment. In all the areas Agrossol flies, we have good relationships with the local people, including beekeepers, which is always a consideration. We also have an environmental conscience, always searching for new technology to better serve the
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Thedetermined.pilot’scardiovascular disease placed him at increased risk of acute impairment and incapacitation. However, available medical evidence is insufficient to establish whether acute impairment or incapacitation occurred and in the absence of clear operational evidence, it could not be determined whether the pilot’s cardiovascular disease contributed to the crash. Based on the available evidence, the reason the airplane impacted the powerlines, poles, and terrain could not be Probabledetermined.Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines/poles and terrain while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a quartering tailwind and his failure to reject the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.
NTSB REPORTS Accident Synopses
Date: June 27, 2021
Injuries:Aircraft:Date:Location:CEN21LA110Identification:Cushing,OklahomaJanuary9,2021AIRTRACTORINCAT-502None
and a postaccident fire destroyed the wreckage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal Probableoperation.Causeand
NTSB Injuries:Aircraft:Date:Location:CEN21LA113Identification:Newellton,LouisianaJanuary19,2021AIRTRACTORINCAT-802AFatal
NTSB Location:ERA21LA270Identification:Waxhaw,North Carolina
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The pilot reported that he observed several power lines when performing reconnaissance flights prior to beginning spraying operations. He attempted to avoid them as he began applying the fungicide to the corn field; however, the helicopter impacted a green, thin power line “less than the diameter of a pencil” that the pilot had not previously observed. The helicopter began to vibrate and became difficult to control. The pilot initiated a 180° right turn to avoid trees and the helicopter impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot stated that the helicopter had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal Probableoperations.Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during a low-level aerial application flight.
The pilot stated that he intended to depart from a soft, muddy runway and was having a difficult time becoming airborne. When the airplane reached a spot of the runway that was not as muddy, the airplane “popped out of the mud” and reached an altitude of about 30 ft above the ground. Before he could lower the nose to gain airspeed, the left wing stalled and the airplane impacted the surrounding terrain resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, tail, and both wings. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal Probableoperations.Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
airplane operation. Based on the available evidence, the reason the airplane impacted the powerlines, poles, and terrain could not be
Based on recorded data, the pilot of the aerial application flight maneuvered the airplane around the intended field to be sprayed prior to the accident. The wreckage was found near the field along with powerlines/ poles, which exhibited features of an inflight collision by the airplane. Postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
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Injuries:R66 None
The pilot reported that he was taking off from his private airstrip with a left quartering tailwind for an aerial application flight. Due to payload and wind conditions, flying airspeed was not attained prior to his anticipated liftoff point. The nose of the airplane began to veer to the left, and he attempted to correct the drift. He passed his decision point and attempted to avoid a ditch in his path. The airplane impacted the northern bank of the ditch, shearing off the landing gear and damaging the propeller and spray system. After the airplane came to rest, the pilot egressed
Injuries: None
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Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper positioning of the helicopter on the landing pad, and his failure to monitor and control the helicopter as fuel and chemical product were loaded, which led to the helicopter tipping and sliding off the landing pad, and subsequently impacting the ground.
The pilot reported that after landing on a trailer landing pad for the purpose of hot refueling and loading chemical product onboard, on completing those actions, the helicopter slid backwards off the trailer impacting the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail boom. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operations. The operator reported that the helicopter’s center of gravity required that both skid cross tubes be positioned over the landing pad, which required the front cross tube to be placed precisely near the front of the landing pad. The ground crew and pilot were unsure of the helicopter’s position when it landed but recognized that it was possibly too far aft. Following the accident, the operator installed extensions to the landing pad to provide a larger landing area for the Probablehelicopter.Causeand
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The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, the left main landing gear tire failed. The airplane veered left, exited the runway and impacted terrain. The right wing and the engine truss sustained substantial damage. The pilot added that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a blown tire, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.
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Injuries:Aircraft:Date:Location:WPR21LA338Identification:Tillamook,OregonSeptember8,2021Bell206L-3None
As he pulled up, he saw wires he had not seen before and tried to hit them with the wire cutter installed on the helicopter. The helicopter impacted the wires, descended, and impacted the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid wires while conducting an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike and ground impact.
The helicopter pilot reported that he was on a low reconnaissance over a field in a canyon intended for agricultural application. During a climb out that was on a heading facing the sun, he lost sight of a previously identified powerline, and attempted to avoid it by referencing the two supporting powerline poles. As the
NTSB Aircraft:Date:Location:CEN21LA212Identification:NorrisCity,IllinoisMay10,2021,RICHARDSHEAVYLIFT
Injuries:INC None
terrain. The right wing and the engine truss sustained substantial damage. The pilot added that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal Probableoperation.Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a blown tire, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
helicopter flew closer, he located the wires and believed that the helicopter’s trajectory would clear the obstacle; however, the helicopter struck the powerline, the pilot lost control, and the helicopter descended and impacted terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and main rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal Probableoperation.Causeand
NTSB Injuries:Aircraft:Date:Location:WPR22LA140Identification:Merced,CaliforniaApril1,2022BellOH-58AAircraftMinor
NTSB Injuries:S2R-T660Aircraft:DateLocation:WPR21LA162Identification:Hermiston,Oregon:April17,2021THRUSHAIRCRAFTLLCN/A
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll, the left main landing gear tire failed. The airplane veered left, exited the runway and impacted
The pilot in the helicopter reported that, he was conducting an agricultural aerial application flight. Before he started the spray operation, he overflew the field to identify obstacles. While approaching the northeast corner of the fields from the south, he overflew one set of wires, “ducked down” into the corner to spray, and pulled up as he approached the edge of the field.
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G-164A, SN1626, N48387, TT 10,906, Last annual 10/1/2019, Engine: R1340 Covington overhaul 7/27/2010, SMOH 891, All ADs current, Governor overhauled May 2017. Prop: HS 12D40, SN33615, Memphis Propeller Service repair Nov 2013, SMOH 326, replaced cylinder and counterweight shaft kit, ADs current. Single point refueling, Wingtip extensions, 300-gallon hopper with Grumman gate, large rudder, locking tailwheel, dry and wet rigs, DynaNav computer with flow control valve. 2018: New empennage fabric, new TW spring, new oil temp gauge, painted gear, new spray system valve. 2019: New Concorde battery, new airspeed indicator. $127K Call or email 260-341-8749 John@ ParatusAir.com
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1971 Grumman G-164A Ag Cat. Well-maintained, Turn key, ready to work! Spray/dry gear included. Upgraded Covington geared 1340 and 23D40 Prop. 330-gallon hopper. Single point. No Corrosion, dry climate always. SATLOC GPS. CP nozzles. Metalized extended wings. Hershey wingtips. New fabric. New 29” Tires. Cleveland’s. Many upgrades & new parts. TTAF: 19,551. SMOH: 770 & 190 hours since teardown & new power section. PSOH: 190. Loads of photos, logbooks, and documents ready to send. $85K
- 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. Fresh hot section. $315K Message Seth if you would like more info, or call him at 541-969-2062
1976253-886-2535AgCatG164-B,
402-367-32131976Grumman
- 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 Call or Text
989-598-08431989Grumman G164B
up Super B AgCat rebuild Firewall aft complete aircraft. This does not include the power plant or engine STC. The estimated completion date is April 1st. This is as close to a new AgCat complete airframe out there. 400-gallon hopper, Long Range Fuel, Raised Wing, Heavy Gear, and Tail Spring. $355K Call Storm Aeronautics for details
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Lake2021,2D30system,Swathmasterall1,300hrs+,Airframe64-gallon1977S&H.CollectionandOrder478-987-2250todayDrawingOrderag-cat.com870-2418/2489FCatListdoZero25”“QueenSpecialfrank.kelley@ag-cat.comPriceforSuperA+600Cat”.350Hopper,TLandCombo,80-Fuel,B-Cockpit,TST,AF&E&P!Besmart,flysafe,betterwork!Bankon4-wings!$289K,reducedto$199K.AgSalesandServicesince1971.frank.kelley@yourTurbineAgCatPenandInkfromourDeSpainCollectionforonly$59.99plusS&H.CallyourBModelAgCatPenInkDrawingFromourDeSpaintodayfor$59.99.plusCall478-987-2250AgCatG-164B,N6699Q,fuel,R985engine,12,000+hours,EngineEngineCompressioncylinders70/80psi,25”spreader,FactorysprayPropellerHamiltonStandard/AG100-2,Propbalancein$45,000,ContactWayneatAirService337-789-3529 Air TractorAT-301 1981 AT-301A, 11,430 TTSN 851, SMOH 851 SPOH Tulsa R-1340-61 Geared Engine w/ 12:1 Blower. Really Nice & Ready to Work! 23D40 Prop w/7005A blades, Collins A/C, EGT, Bosch Mags, Chip Detector, Spin-On Oil Filter STC, Lane Fan & Brake, 29X11 Tires, 38” Gate, New Throttle Quadrant, SATLOC M3 w/upgraded lightbar, 40 CP-09s w/AFS valves, SSF Latches, 3 Gal Smoker, All Metal Tall Tail w/ SL196 (no AD!), Turn Windows, Tinted Glass, Com Radio, Dig Tach, CropHawk 7B, John Herr Refurbed Hopper & Door, ATS VGs, Spreader, 126 Gal Fuel. April Annual. Hangared in WY for the last 13 years. Some Spares with Sale. $70,000 OBO 307-331-9147
566B AgJet
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.
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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-
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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! 870886-2418/2489F 870-759-1692 Cell. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. frank. kelley@ag-cat.com
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Fresh annual, 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. $175K
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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
1991 AT-402A, 6800 TTSN, PT6A34AG, 1825 SOH, 0-SHOT, fresh spars, Bantam/flow, Hatfield S.P., Com, Reabe hopper gauge, Reabe canopy, S.S camlocs, AMSAFE harness, CP’s, smoker, electric brake. $686K. No Trade Call 309-759-4646 Farm Air Inc.
AT-402B -15 with VG’s, Smoker kit, Wire cutters, LED landing Lights, Bottom loading fuel, Excellent condition, no corrosion, Canadian operated since new, CP11’s, G4, TTAE 1447.0, No damage history, will come with fresh HSI, very well maintained and commercially operated. $799,000
TTAFE 6880 hrs 280.1
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780-742-67521996
inspection, Hobbs: +/- 2,400hrs, Prop IRAN 2,259hrs, Fuel Control repair +/- 600hrs, CP-11 Nozzles, S/S booms, 25” Transland Gate, 25” Swathmaster spreader, Factory heat & air conditioning, SATLOC GPS w/Intelliflow. $360K Contact Wayne at 337-789-3529
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
brad@libertyflying.com2012AT-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. Price reduced to $690K OBO Contact: Dwayne Bebee at Riceland Aviation in Jennings, LA at 337-824-1567 or 337-224-9918
2014 AT-402B with VG’s, Smoker kit, Wire cutters, LED landing Lights, Bottoming loading fuel, Excellent condition, no corrosion, Canadian operated since new, CP11’s, G4, TTAE 2232.0, No damage history, fresh HSI, very well maintained and commercially operated. $770K
1993 AT-401/402, 7100
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
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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
2010 AT-502B, 694SV
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
2014Mike@northstarav.coAT-402B,N305LA,PT6A-34AG,TTAF2430,TTE26,331.5,ETSOH6,437.5,Timesincelight
1986 AT-301, C-GAXT, S/N 301-0651, TTAF 6715.8, TTE SMOH 807.2, P&W 1340-S3H1, Hamilton Standard 22D40 TTSO 456 Due 12 May 2025. AT-401 Gear and Wheels. Dyna Nav AirAG Guidance, Smoker, CP-03 nozzles. Annual due 30 June 2022. $118,000 USD. Parkland Aerial Applicators (204) 647-2731, Manitoba,
2012www.midcont.netAT-402B,N402Z,PT6A-34AG,TTAF:4,355hrs,TTE:4,355hrs,Singlewindshield,PropTSO:
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, Right-Boom 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.
5272ContactSinceMike@northstarav.co620-356-45281998AT-402Bw/-34AG,NewsparsinMarch,prop784SOH.EngineTTSN3800,TTAF7618,TTHotInspection484.$600KSpeck/Heathat979-543-
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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 at1999806-535-8560AT-502B,N73070,PT6A-34AG,HartzellProp,HotsectionInspection2,259hrs,200hrssincelast
Canada.1981AT-301,
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2013 AT-502b-34Clean well maintained Nebraska airplane. No Corrosion. One owner since new. 4-blade Hartzell, SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen and Intelliflow, Hatfield, CP-11, Kawak throttle quadrant, Led nose lights. Call for price. Waylon Woods, Order308-224-6283yourAT-502
HC-B5MP-3C60AGS/N2006806-828-5892AT-602,N415886021143,PT6A-S/NPCE-RG0116,S/N
2011 AT-802A-0415, TT 5,803.0 Hrs., wing spar life remaining 5,897.0 Hrs. No engine. $298,000. Call Rick Stone 772-461-8924 cell
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2016 AT-602 -65, TTAE, G4 Intelliflow, Stainless spray 292 Fuel, Radio stack $900K For more details, call Neal Aircraft at
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 OBO Call 662-719-2200 or 662-398-7833
2009 AT-602, N602MW, 8/2022 Very extensive annual, TTAE 5175.7, No damage PT6A-60AG,history,Time HSI
EVA2884, 4175 Hours Hobbs and Total Time (August 2022) Annual done February 2022, HSI done at annual at 3931 Hours, FCU new in 2016 at 3477 Hours, Prop IRAN in 2012 at 2325 Hours, Storm Shield Windshield, G4 with Intelliflow, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Com Radio, Dynon Attitude Indicator, NEW Factory AC System, Kawak Throttle quadrant. $720K Located in Holdrege, NE Call 308-991-3432
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AT-802. Dual Cockpit single control. 2610 TTSN. SATLOC G4 w/flow control, Wingman, Hatfield fuel, AFS booms with shutoffs, LED strobes and pulse lights, Garmin audio panel, and comm radio. 500 hrs since propeller IRAN and HOT section. $1,300,000 Call Scott at 573-380-4013
4850
360 SHOT,
4427.6 1/10/20, Starter Gen IRAN 8/2022 Fresh, Hartzell HC-B5MP-3 propeller, TS IRAN 8/2022 fresh, T.T. on Landing Gear: 2,205.2, T.T. Since Spar Caps 1,324.3 Hrs. Remaining. The Main Gear & Tail Gear was replaced at Hobbs: 2,970.5 See spec sheet for more details. $425K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885
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Dromader
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1979 Piper PA-36-375, TTAF 8075.4, TSMOH 1495, SATLOC, Wing AD Due. $55,000 OBO OR Trade. Call
0228pete@airrepairinc.comemailSingleControl,PT6A-34AG,2014fousley@citlink.netNumerousConversionsConversionvalve.SpraybatteryMarburgerMaintenancebearingsHSI,CSCAM.TT815-631-3113.fousley@citlink.net1997S2RG-10,6992TTCK-41SparKitat5526.Prop785overhaulnewblades,Engine95916896TSCAM,1052TSGBI,2010Lessthan100hourssincecompressorrebuild,andreplacedingearbox.byAgAirTurbines.WingTips,Kawak4Conversion,KawakHydraulicsystemwithhydraulicsprayKawakhydraulicA/C.Turbine48Vstart,Turbinebottomloadfuel,spareparts.$350K815-631-3113510S2RThrush,3000TTAE,G4,LoadHawg,FlowVortexGenerators,AgTips,PointFuel.$550,000CallorPeteJonesatAirRepair,Inc.662-846Get Serious About Selling Classifieds
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. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
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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, paint,workinginstrument/landing/taxinav/strobe/andnightlights,leftentrystep,goodtiresandglass.Pricereduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 800-325-0885Mid-ContinentspecsparsFuel,Spreader,Hartzell800-325-0885Mid-ContinentspecVeryGPS,websiteinfo@johnstonaircraft.com559-686-1794,orvisitouratwww.johnstonaircraft.com1966PiperPA-25-235,N4484Y,TTAF3513.0,Lycoming0-540-B2B5SMOH780.0,BantamIntelliflow,Smoker,Spreader.cleanWesternairplane.Seesheetfordetails.$120,000Aircraft,Hayti,MO,www.midcont.net1978PA-36-300Piper,N3787E,TTAF45590,LycomingEngineTIO-540,TTE1851.0,PropellerTT1946.0,Boom&Nozzles,86GalSATLOCGPS,Timeleftonwing3656hrs.Annual4/1/21.Seesheetfordetails.Makeoffer!Aircraft,Hayti,MO,www.midcont.net
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
1974 Ag Wagon, 2646 TTAF, Recent factory reman low time airframe. O-470. $95,000 Call 785-738-7437
2000 AT-802, 5300 TT, 2300 since Factory Reman O SHS PT6A-65 AR, Fresh Annual. Price reduced to $765,000 OBO. Call Bennett McMillian at 870-672-2012
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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.
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1999 AT-802 -65, 7.5 Gate, G4, Flow Control, Wingman, 9400 TTAF, 7900 TTE. $650,000 For more information, call Neal Aircraft at 1998817-791-2375AT-802A,
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1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN, 0 SMOH, Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
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
Thrush 2013 Thrush S2R G-80. 2640 Total Time, SATLOC G-4 with flow control, Garmin com radio, SS booms, Turbine Conversions bottom load fuel, Turbine Conversions electric fuel pump STC. $425K. Frank Ousley Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. 478-352-0025.
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2013 S2R-H80 Thrush, N3046NAirframe only! 3600.0 TTAF Make an offer, very motivated! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 800-325-0885
pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-257-6695
Turbine Thrush, SN 2294R, TPE 331-10511M TS CAM and HSI 520.8 & recent repair due to prop strike from ag air turbine. 3367 hrs remaining on spar caps. 200 gal fuel, AC, G4 SATLOC, new spreader. Smoker, CP flat fans. Aircraft looks like new, very recent overhaul. $495K 530-570-9412
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 PT6-140AG229-924-2813STC
1994 Ayres Thrush S2R - G6, Roughly 6,300 hours Total Time Airframe. 700 hours since Spar caps replaced, Fresh New paint, All new Stainless Cam locks, and reinforced leading edge STC done in 2018! 3 blade Hartzell has 1500 hours Since major overhaul. Can be sold with or without a fresh prop overhaul. Garrett -6 motor with 1000 hours Since Hot Section (1st and 2nd wheels were New at HSI) low cycles. ALL Times are Approximates. 510 gallon Hopper, SATLOC M3 GPS with intelliFlow, Single Point Fuel, Stainless Steel Super Booms with CP nozzles, Electric, Fan Brake, Smoker, ATS Vortex Generators, Air Conditioning, Polished Spinner and Exhaust stack, Fast Start with 4 new Delco batteries. ALL specifications and information 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!
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2022 Thrush 510P, Make offer! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, Bleedshot,8093,2004www.midcont.net800-325-0885Thrush550,TTAFwithPT6-60AG00timefuelcontrol,valve,andHigh
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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
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
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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
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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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1947 Aeronca 7AC, 3570 total time, 605 SMOH, C-65, great time builder/ field checker, in good condition, fly’s regularly, burns 4.5 -5 GPH. $22,000 OBO Call Dustin anytime for more info at 760-457-6276
1998 Citabria - American Champion 7GCAA, 185 Hours Since New!! No damage history, Garmin GNX 375 ADSB Transponder/GPS, Garmin GTR 225 Com. Like new, in and out. Currently in annual inspection. $135,000 Pat:
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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 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. $294K Call or text Jimmy at Order865-719-6478yourBell
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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
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Sale, Fresh gear box, overhaul, 0 since hot section. Call Bill Kingrey for cycle times and price. 979257-6695
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
Transland Grip Steps for AT aircraft. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information.
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Tsla Center Boom 59105 (AT401-402) $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor
Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@
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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 701(3)352-3700PT6A-34AG
Zanoni Equipment Atomizers in stock and ready to ship at Turbine Conversions, Ltd in Michigan. High quality, stainless steel, tested, proven, and US operators are loving these atomizers. Contact Mark@ turbineconversions.com for more info. www.turbineconversions.com
PT6A-34 PCE-RB0139, TSN 2394.9, FSN 2628, SCN 264.4 For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email
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. 281-232-5401995-LANECovington,R-1340,429-6805Callcarb,Pistons,R985-AN1-14B903-429-6805Callcarb,NewR1340sunairparts.comFaxCallTopOHCstockgasketsallCylinderR-985info@sunairparts.com7708,informationCovington,installed.EnginesPrattfrank.kelley@ag-cat.com&WhitneyR-985&R-1340instock.AllwithnewpistonsOverhauledbyAeroRecip,TulsaandYounkin.FormorecallSunAirParts661-257-Fax661-257-7710oremail&R-1340CompleteOHCAssembliesOHCinstock,withnewpistonsinstalledandallandsealstoinstall.Wealsonewandoverhauledmagnetos,carbs,startersfuelpumps,etc.overhaultoolkits$250each.SunAirParts661-257-7708,661-257-7710oremailinfo@EngineOverhaul,NewPistons,bearings,mags,ignitionharness,withwarrantyoutright/exchange.ChesterRobertsSupplyCo.atTulsaOverhaul,NewBoschmags.Ignitionharness,withwarrantyoutright/exchange.ChesterRobertsSupplyCo.at903-ZeroTimeSinceOverhaulBy$85,000LaneAviation888-/281-342-5451orFAX
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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
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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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@
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Vondran Hydromax Fire Gate - One year old. $60,000 Call 409-656-5998
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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 701-520-0229 or 701662-4416
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
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(2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090
65113 Agrinautics Hyd. Pump - Used $600 Call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800New437-5319andoverhauled
ransland spreader 25” 9 vane stainless, slimline, like new. $1,500 USD Call 863-467-4000
502B spray pump Agrinautics 38” Gate Strut Assembly and complete bottom installation ready to go (Electric brake) second 502B spray pump with all bottom installations (electric motor for fam feather) see pictures of both pumps. Note: they are used pumps. You have to pick it up. $3,900 870-930-5729
Transland 4” Delrin Hopper Vents. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information.
For sale: Trotter Controls computerized fire gates (4) FRDS GEN I and (1) FRDS GEN II, (2) GEN I available immediately, and 2 GEN I and 1 GEN II available spring of 2023. All systems are complete (less the wire harness), asking $250K for all (5) or $65K each. Systems were removed operational to upgrade to the GEN III system. Please contact Mario at 506-261-5023
Transland Swathmaster Spreader, 24 foot wide, ferry time only. Price reduced to $17,000 Call Chuck at 806-778-1418
Helicopter light bar now available with the new iPad based guidance systemAgPilotX. Entire system with helicopter light bar is 13 lbs. Call Anthony Fay with Insero for details 480-285-4367
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CDL Drivers Wanted! Need something to do in the off-season? Oligrow Trucking is looking for responsible CDL drivers. No time commitments, commission-based pay. Average $2,000/wk. Call 318-439-5670
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802 pilot with rice experience needed. Rice herbicide experience is a must.Call Cole at 870-830-1585
B&S Air Inc. is looking for an experienced Helicopter Spray Pilot for the 2023 season. 1000 Hours of Turbine Spray time on forestry work is required. Work will be guaranteed from April-November of 2023, with the possibility of a long-term seat. Please contact Chase Gibson directly at 228-860-2375 to discuss the seat. https://www.bandsairinc.com/
10 Vane Transland spreader, new in the box. Part #23537 $12,160.31. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service at 800-4412964 or 281-342-5451gate,Translandshipping.$2500box(2)Translandmail@southeasternaircraft.comSS2227438”to25”gateadapters&21966GateBoxes.Eachor$4000forbothplusCall620-525-671210vanespreaderfor38”new,$11,000;LaneAviationorFAX281-232-5401
Fire Gate Hatfield Hydraulic Drop Door, USFS / BLM approved, Fits Thrush, Dromader, can be adapted to Air Tractor 502 or 802, excellent condition, with streamlined fairings, all controls included. $5,000 Any reasonable offer accepted! Needs to go! S.E.A.T. program is expanding. Pilot/contractor training available. Call 3530-345-9919HatfieldFireGates.
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
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Air Tractor, vented lids for a 502, Transland quick attach. Make a Reasonable offer. Call 204856-9422
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Large Midwest operation looking for AT-502, AT-802, and -42 510 Thrush pilots for the 2023 season. Pilots must have 500 hours of Turbine Ag time. Also, a Multi-engine turbo prob experience would be a bonus to fly our Piper Cheyenne for business trips throughout the year. Slobs and princesses need not apply, only hardworking pilots with a good work ethic. No time to babysit! Email resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3769
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Pilot needed immediately! 2-4 weeks for Illinois corn season. Flying a turbine thrush 510-34. Call Brandon at 334Needed268-2993Immediately!
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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.
Experienced AG Pilot Temporary Position Available – Cayman Islands - The Mosquito Research and Control Unit, Grand Cayman deploys Thrush 550 aircraft to control local mosquito populations. Extensive experience in granular applications required. Night agricultural experience is highly desirable. Position available 1st October 2022 – 31st December 2022. For Minimum Requirements and Remuneration go to details.php?id=3801classifieds.agairupdate.com/http://Deadline for Applications: 11:59pm Sunday the 11th of September, 2022. Please send your resume/CV and cover letter to the Ministry of Health & Wellness HR Unit via email at moh.hr@gov.ky.
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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
Looking701-321-0767foraThrush qualified ag pilot. No smoking, no drinking, no drama. Must be insurable! Full-time position. Email references to rusty@ comqualificationsThrushhaveandGuaranteed,Full-Timeresumeforthepaidhealthbenefits.aisandmechanic.lookinglocatedWeaeroseat.comcheckfor12needed.Cessnaspeasaviation@hotmail.comethic.MustleastTwoVanrapidly.family-ownedproblem-solvingstrongaleadyearsareLooking478-987-2250.ClassifiedsGetrustysflyingservice.comSeriousAboutSellingStartingat$19.99Fax:478-352-0025.toHireA&PIA-$90,000WelookingtohireanA&PIAwithfiveofexperienceormoretobeourmechanic.CandidatesmusthavevalidandactiveA&PIAcertificate,organizational,analytical,andskills.WeareasmallbusinessandaregrowingComejoinustoday!CallKalebVeldhuizenat712-441-5644HelicopterAgPilotsNeeded.At1-yearagexperienceispreferred.bedependablewithagoodworkCall641-821-0015oremail180firesupportaircraftpilotJuly1stthruSeptember31st,daysoff,12daysoninOregon.Bestaretiredagpilot.Mustpassa135ride.Emailresumestopatrick@orcall970-571-0871areawell-establishedbusinessinNorthernCalifornia.Weareforafull-time,A&Pfixed-wingWeoperatebothAgCatsAirTractor.Turbineexperiencenotrequired,butaplus.WeoffercompetitivesalaryandexcellentSomeofthebenefitsareinsurance,401k,profitsharing,timeoff,andpaidholidays.Forrightcandidate,wewillhelppaymovingexpenses.PleaseemailyourtoAlex@avag1.com.ChiefPilot-$120Kincludessalary,acreage,fullbenefits.ApplicantmustextensiveturbineATand/orexperience.Emailresumeandtoblindads@agairupdate.Subject:ID#3686
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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
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spraying in South Texas. April thru November. Room and Board provided with excellent pay. Call Cameron Hendrickson at 815-739-6813 or 815-384-5151
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
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Mix Truck Driver/Helicopter LoaderPLEASE 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.
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 870450-5687 or 870-240-4069.
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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.
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.
long-term seat with a well-established company. Will be flying a wellmaintained 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.
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 478-987-2250.ClassifiedsGetliftaviationusa.comreferencesType:PTO,Healthphp?id=3641Competitiveclassifieds.agairupdate.com/details.Skillsresponsibilities,requiredandExperiencevisithttp://Wage,/Dental/Opticalinsurance,Paidholidays401K,JobFull-timeEmailresumeandtoToddLentzattodd@SeriousAboutSellingStartingat$19.99Fax:478-352-0025.
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
R44 Ag Helicopter pilot needed for corn run in Iowa. July and possibly some of August. Email qualifications to barnhill_
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 561723-3592 or Brian at 561-723-1911
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
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
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164-22202 Cleveland Brake (new) for your AT-602 $798 Call Peg at Sky Tractor
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Gentex HGU Flight Helmet for Fixed Wing, Large w/carrying case, See attached sheet for details. $800 Firm
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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
Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine. Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-
Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250
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Ag Cat tail spring A1590-1 $1200.
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.
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 478-
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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 620356-4528.
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
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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
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
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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
Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call
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.
SB+/SC+/A-B ConversionsInstalled or assembled Kits with Heavy Ring-Mods. Allied/AmAg Ag Cat Center 870-886-2418/2489F, 870-759-1692 Cell frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
Ag Cat Factory Frames - (All Models) fixture perfect, ready to install. Upgrades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, heavy struts/wires, components, hardware, and dispersal equipment. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. 870-886-2418/2489F, 870-759-1692 Cell,
Ayres530-345-9919Thrush‘Hoerner’
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wing tips. Left and right, no damage. $500 for the pair. Call Gary at garyhendricksonn3n@gmail.com530-345-9919
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
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
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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 PA-25 Puelche. Contact Guillermo at aravia@aravia.com.ar call +54-3462-463488 or go to our website www.laviasa.com
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 orContact#e/02.170/2000M-18AttachmentmainToolsatjohnstonaircraft.comINC.STATUS./GEARREBUILTwww.comproaviation.com29”THRUSHLANDINGINSTOCK&wecanREPAIRREBUILDyourstoLIKENEWJohnstonAircraftService,559-686-1794/Emailparts@orvisitourwebsitewww.johnstonaircraft.comforreamingattachboltswing(Centerwingtooutboardwing)jointsforDromaderperrepairservicebulletinAvailableforrent.ann@turbineconversions.com616-837-9428
Established aerial application business for sale, operating in NW part of US. This modern, clean facility includes a single hangar 50 x 64 with Schweiss bi-fold door, a good cement pad, with loading bay. Fully insulated and heated office, apartment, bedroom with bath. The season runs from April to September and the operation services a diversified crop mix of dry land, irrigated, and pasture. This operation is well established with great customers and customer base. The operation is run from a paved municipal airport with an excellent opportunity for owner-pilot operation. 1975 Cessna Ag Truck included with the sale along with the FAR 137 certificate. Available as a turnkey ready business or the owner will assist with the start-up. Email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3809
Cleaning Hangar Out - 502 Engine Mount & Air Box $3,500 Call 210AgJet844-4074TPE
Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695
AVIATION CO. , Hundreds of Kits Available 2 Duplication Program Second to None 3 Custom Built, TSO-Certified Stratoflex Hose Assemblies Phone: 866.413.2780 ext. 293 Fax: 618.931.1102 E-mail: sales@aerohoseshop.com Website: www.aerohoseshop.com SEND HOSES TO: 3701 Highway 162 Granite City, IL 62040 -:tarkar
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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. Contact ann@turbineconversions.com or contact our favorite Thrush dealer for more information.
Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416
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Alsowith1960frank.kelley@ag-cat.comPiperComancheWingsCompleteGear,PaintFair,NoHaildamage.havefuselage.$9,000CallTanner J.
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. Blue850-380-6091anodizedaluminum windshield washer replacement cap with handle. $65 Available online only at www. ambericandesigns.com ambericandesignsllc@gmail.comwww.ambericandesigns.com$275CNCambericandesignsllc@gmail.comwww.ambericandesigns.comandboltscutAirambericandesignsllc@gmail.comQuestionsTractorBoltInStepExtension-CNCanodizedaluminumstepextensionthatintoexistingstepformorefootingtraction.$125AvailableonlineonlyatQuestions-cutanodizedaluminumspraymirrors.withmirroronlineonly.$275Questions-
(2) Sets of Ag Tip Winglets for a Thrush or Air Tractor. $2,500 plus freight. Price per set. Call 210-844-4074
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Out - S2R Thrush Main Landing Gear $3,500 Call 210-
Hamilton Standard 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533 blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 90323D40429-6805with
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
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.
Hamilton Standard 12D40 Prop with AG 100 Blades, 0 SMOH $20,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150 for more information.
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-34 Cascade Inlet System. Firewall FWD for S2R Thrush. $35,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-725-4150
Boom ClampsLarge & Small. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-687-1100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more
Propeller 23D40 with 6511-12S Blades Overhauled Completely includes 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805
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12D40-6101-12 Propeller, Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903Hamilton429-6805Standard
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
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Hamilton Standard 12D-40-6167-12 Propeller. 102” diameter, FAA approved for R-1340. $5,000 also Hamilton Standard 2D-30-6167-12 100” diameter. $4,500 Call 530-345-9919
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New Blades 6511A-9 installed. Completely Overhauled Propeller. With 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at QUALITY903-429-6805PropellersFor Sale 33D50-6601A18 OHC..........$30,500 23D40-6601A18 OHO..........$29,500 22D40-6533A12 Bruce’sSpinner,T10282NHartzellfrank.kelley@ag-cat.comCall2D30-AG100-212D40-AG100-212D40-AG100-4SOHO..........$28,500375-SOH..$19,500828-SOH....$17,500OHC.............$23,500AmAg,870-886-2418/2489FPropHC-B3T10-3D,Blades+4,PropAssy,Buckhead,OSTMOHProp.$28,000CallFlyingServiceat229-725-4150
Two AT-802 Hatfield Fire Gates - New Production ready to ship! Original Hydraulic Clam Shell Design, STC, BLM & IATB Approved. Proven reliable design, currently fighting fires in North & South America. Built tough, lighter weight, and affordable pricing available options. Other aircraft models available - STC on All models of AT, Thrush, and M18 Dromader with short lead time. Contact ann@turbineconversions.com
Transland Pump Mount. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland at 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more
Turbine Conversions, Ltd Turbo Cat TM Pratt &WhitneyTurbineConversions.comConversionTEL616-837-9428 The Aviation Innovation SinceSpecialists1990 Sales@turbineconversions.comSingle Point Fueling System STC SA01323CH AG Cats - Air Tractor - Thrush Approved in US, Australia, Canada & Brazil Worldwide network of approved Sales & Installation centers Original HydraulicHatfieldFireGate STC SA00961CHAvailable for all Variable Rate Rotary Gate STC ST03554CH Mark@turbineconversions.com North AmericanDistributor QUALITY Stainless Steel Spray Systems Inventory in stock in US
Weath Aero Fan 5 Blade - $1000 Call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319
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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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
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 602info@sunairparts.comWingmanSystem.
Firegate, Complete system, Fairings, wire-harness. Call For Price: 870-672-2089
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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 Riggin772-285-5506FlightService, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. (605)256-9774.www.RigginFlightService.com
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
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Looking for wheat work, preferably in North Dakota or South Dakota, but open to anywhere. Must be before the corn run. Call David at 870-866-7636
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Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube. Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267
Looking for all models of Air Tractor 400, 500 & 600 series aircraft to purchase. The newer, the better but will consider 2006 and newer. Contact sunairparts.com661-257-7710SunFuelPartsPrattnamagri.com.ContactGateLookingMark@turbineconversions.comforasecondhandHatfield40”fora402AirTractor.AlexMcDonaldalex@Thanks.&WhitneyEngineCores,EngineInventories,Cylinders,Starters,PumpsandBoostPumps.CallAirParts661-257-7708,Faxoremailinfo@
looking for a long-term position in Northeast Louisiana or Southeast Arkansas. I’m a real team player that gets along with almost anyone. No slouch will do whatever is needed to be done. Experience in liquid and dry application. Herbicide experience but would like to find a seat somewhere that is willing to help out to perfect herbicide work. Total ag time 2,200 every hour has been turbine. The majority of the time being in a 510 Thrush but have 802 experience and other aircraft times. Other info is available on request. colemckee309@ yahoo.com 318-376-6993
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Looking for long term seat in the US. I have an interesting combination of Aviation Engineering, Flight Training and Flight Experience, both Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing. Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Resume and references are attached. For more information email cerionidiego@gmail.com
Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850-686-
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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
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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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Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Office:870-697-2004Ballard Fax:870-6973568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR
Pratt & Whitney Canada Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) www.covingtonaircraft.com (918) 756-8320
