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Gets dark quick in California It is not often that I like to admit to making a mistake, particularly a big one. It happens to everyone, sooner or later, I suppose. From this page, hardly a month goes by that I don’t ask readers to think safety with all kinds of catchy ways to promote safety. Then, I fall prey against my own advice.

This was a recent event, last October. I was rushing from Georgia to California trying to make it to Tulare in one day in time to make the second evaluation flight of the Ultra Thrush at Johnston Air Service.

When I booked the flight, I was thinking in Georgia daylight hours with a sunset of around 7:00 p.m. After the flight was booked and I was committed, I realized the sunset for that day in Tulare would be 6:14 p.m. Not good.

I arrived at Johnston Air Service after driving from Fresno at 5:15 p.m. Thankfully, Dave Johnston had the Ultra Thrush fully fueled and the requested 250 gallons in the hopper.

I was familiar with the aircraft from an evaluation flight earlier in the summer. But, I still wanted that first load to be an easy one.

The difference in this flight and the one in June would be the now installed four-blade Hartzell propeller compared to the threeblade Avia propeller the aircraft had before (see AAU December 2017) None of that matters, as it relates to this story.

What matters is the first link in the chain of events before a disaster had already started; miscalculating the sunset time. No problem with the first load. All went well. I returned for the full, hopper-running-over load. Second link in the chain; the hopper would have to be filled with two 5/8” water hoses. Daylight was slipping by really fast.

Here’s where I should have stopped the forthcoming chain of events. It would have been inconvenient to put off the flight until Saturday morning for multiple reasons, but it

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could have been done and would have been better than what followed.

With the aircraft fully loaded and about 30 minutes of fuel burned off, I departed Tulare’s Mefford Field airport at 6:25 p.m. The evaluation area is limited near Mefford Field due to dairy farms. I didn’t need to be turning over the top of those barns and feedlots. So, this took me longer and further away from Mefford Airport than I would have liked. By the time I finished working the load, it was dark. Dark, like in black dark. Lots of city lights and lots of black holes. Another link in the chain; I was not briefed on the inop radio and the airport lights were not on, nor was the rotating beacon, that I could see. I blame only myself. I’ve been flying these things for over 40 years. I should have known better.

To complicate things more, the GPS system was screen-locked bright and I simply could not figure out how to turn the darn thing off, causing a degree of night blindness. I had to ignore it.

After at least 30 minutes looking for the airport, it’s almost 7:30 p.m. and I have no clue where the runway is. I see the main highway and its traffic, but no runway, just dark holes. I booted up my iPhone and opened my Waze app. I had used it to drive down from Fresno, so Mefford Airport was already in the Recents. I clicked on it. I was 4.8 miles past the airport to the northeast.

It would have been funny any other time, but Waze was challenged trying to route me down roads at 120 MPH (I was slowed looking for the runway). Did I mention my low battery icon came on when I booted up my Waze app?

The first time I saw the runway, I was crossing over it at mid-field. I made a counterclockwise circle to land and lined up on where I thought the runway should be. No landing lights, just

the pulse lights which don’t help unless you are pointed down toward the ground. I flew over the runway, went missed.

This time I made a clockwise turn keeping what I felt like was the runway in view and planted that Thrush on it before I lost it a third time. Actually, I was able to turn off at the first taxiway, which I thought was pretty good considering I nearly busted my buns.

Yes, there was a Plan B, even while all this seemed to disintegrating. I had plenty of fuel.

If I couldn’t find the runway, Plan B was to climb until I could locate a rotating beacon.

The problem with that, it would probably be a controlled field and I would have a lot of explaining to do upon landing without a radio, map or transponder. But, better than any other alternative.

I’m sure after this confession, there will be lots of armchair quarterbacking. All I can say is, “You should have been there.” As I look back over it, I thank the good Lord for getting me back on terra firma and I know I’ve learned a heck of a lot about “chain of events”. Even those of us who “think” we got this, we ain’t always got it!

In closing, I would like to thank the industry for recognizing my efforts in ag-aviation over the past 43 years at the 2017 NAAA AgAviation Expo in Savannah by being inducted into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame based in Jackson, Mississippi. I am humbled to be considered worthy to join this small group of distinguished ag aviation hall of famers. However, it wasn’t all me. Sandy, my wife, has been by my side the entire time.

And, both of my children, Casey and Graham, have contributed greatly to the success of AgAir Update. Thank you.

Until next month, Keep Turning…

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agair mail GRITTED TEETH Howdy Bill; I read your ‘From the Cockpit’ editorial and the subject article with gritted teeth. The event in Argentina is a bell toll sounding the beginning of the next chapter for aerial application around the world. The plot has definitely thickened and is fueled by hysteria brought on by lies and misinformation. They are doing what they can to write us out of the picture. I’m sure the eco-fascists have already latched on to the case and are salivating to see the same sort of reaction from other courts. I know, as an industry we are making giant leaps in fighting the rising tide of anti-ag fabrications.

Unfortunately, they have the ability to scream and wail louder. Our giant leaps are pretty small compared to their anarchist-funded deception campaign. The reasonable folks, who listen to reasonable talk, are simply outnumbered by those who receive their news, information and ethics from the Internet and ‘reality’ T.V.

Morning Tracy; No truer words could be written. The zealots are working on emotion and that’s a powerful tool that is effective around the world. It is going to be tough to keep caring the flag of what is good and right with such small numbers, but it can be done.

One very critical element, like their politics, changing ag to a basic organic entity is not sustainable worldwide. The hypocrisy is it’s ideal for the well-to-do. Those who are hungry could not care less about organic or political correctness or a little drift. Heck, I get invisible drift every time I drive down the highway, especially behind heavy traffic.

Do I walk? No! Do I stop eating? No! Be sure to read an interview with the operator who was sentenced on page 32. I visited him about 20 years ago and wrote an article; very nice person and has served as the president of the Argentina association of aerial applicators.

I hope those men are successful in their appeals and a little common sense finds its way into the court. Whatever happened there, should not have happened, but to send good men to prison for it is an act of tyranny; sacrificing these men’s lives in order to placate a special interest group. We’d better watch out!

Take care, —Bill

“There is no common ground to those who seek only the interests of their own ideals.” I just made that up, but I’ll bet I can post it on Facebook, attribute it to Abraham Lincoln and within twelve hours, Abraham Lincoln will have definitely said it. I don’t know… maybe Martin Luther King said it…? He hasn’t said anything new lately. I guess we could see in about twelve or so hours… Thanks for tolerating my little rant.

At your service; Tracy T. Thurman Visalia Califruity.

I missed you last December in Long Beach. I approached your booth many times excited to see you again and I talked with Graham, who doesn’t know me.

20 YEARS AGO Greetings! It’s been 20 years, how are you? Thank you for publishing the article about me and Davao (Philippines) banana industry.

As I am looking at the article, a lot has changed. Odette, my doctor girlfriend before is now my wife. We have two girls, nine and four years old.

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The dive shop will be in business for 25 years next year and also has grown into commercial diving for ships, power plants, etc. I’ve also expanded my company, Prestige Boats, for boats, jet ski repair, parts and maintenance.

Davao has since changed now that the current president used to be the mayor of Davao. The city has grown fast. The aerial spraying industry has changed a lot, although a lot has remained the same.

Maybe another visit would interest you for another article, not of me, but of the industry in the Philippines.

Best regards, Albert Y. Pingoy AYP Holdings Inc. Davao, Philippines Hello Albert!

I really regret not visiting with you last year in Long Beach at the NAAA show. It sure has been a long time since we visited; 20 years to be exact! Amazing how time “flies”. You seem to be doing really well in the Davao City region of the Philippines. Sixteen ag aircraft are a lot to manage.

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I appreciate your invitation to return for a follow up visit. I think it would be interesting. There is a 50-50 possibility I will travel to China in April 2018. If I do, that may be a good time to stop for a visit with you for an article about ag spraying in the Philippines. I will keep this in mind and will let you know my plans many weeks in advance.

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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION HALL OF FAME Congratulations for your induction into the NAAA Hall of Fame. It was well deserved.

On the other hand, this was the fourth NAAA convention I have missed, sadly enough after viewing your pictures, I maybe recognized four individuals you included.

Have a great Christmas, Otis Perera Las Vegas Thanks Otis! Much appreciated. As far as recognizing people, I have the same issue and I attend every year!

Take care,—Bill

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I now own Aerowurkz Aviation that I can say is a major player in the industry with 16 spray planes. We still rely on AAU for updates.

We also have air charter, medevac, FBO services and an approved aviation supply supporting the flying school of my family.

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Thanks for all the niceness around NAAA in Savannah and it was a good eye opener at your hangar on Friday before the show to see all the people and experience how much people with so much ocean between them can have in common.

Could you please provide a list of ag flight schools?

After finishing my PPL in Germany I plan to enroll myself in a course for ag aviation.

Thanks in advance.

The kids here around cover my table with NAAA promotion items, as the table is not neat and tidy enough.

They are convinced now that you need all these things to sell our brand as we got orders in for two Air Tractors. See the Corvette handbook? Going to waste a couple of dollars there.

Thanks and go well.

Lourens Hello Lourens!

Good to see you as well. I’m glad you enjoyed AAU’s Open House and Hangar Party.

It was a fun time for all. Be sure to mark your calendar for 2020 when we will host the fifth one!

That is an interesting photo. I see your AgAir Update in the upper left corner and a collection of trinkets from the NAAA convention; good memorabilia.

I’ll keep in mind your invitation to visit you again in South Africa. Not sure when that could happen.

Best regards, Rafael Germany Hello Rafael; Good luck with your training. You are smart to attend an ag aviation school to advance your future career flying ag. The following schools are in the U.S. I’ve copied each of them our email and I’m sure they will be in contact with you.

Eagle Vista / Beverly and Randy Berry Riggins Flight /Morris Riggin AgAviation School / Kiman Kingsley I have searched our subscription database and do not find your name. If you are serious about becoming an ag-pilot, it would be a good decision to subscribe to AgAir Update.

Give your son, Matt, and all of your family my kindest regards. Cheers, —Bill Take care, —Bill

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Seven decades of dedication

by Graham Lavender

Seven decades; three generations, hundreds of annual inspections, thousands of spark plugs and countless flight hours are all part of the history books for AufderHeide Flying Service based in DeWitt, Arkansas.

A chance flight instruction job, taken by Calvin AufderHeide in the late 1940s laid the foundation to the aerial application company that was run by his son Mark and now by his grandson Matthew.

Calvin “Cal” (or Papa to his long list of family and friends) AufderHeide (19272017) was fresh out of the Army Signal Corps in July 1947 when he elected to attend and subsequently graduate from the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Oklahoma,

obtaining his A&P, Pilot’s and Instructor’s licenses. He was expecting to land a job up north somewhere, but instead happened upon an ad for a flight instructor in the small town of DeWitt, Arkansas. There, now working for Smith and Jones Flying Service, Cal was given the additional duty of aerial applications with a Super Cub. Cal AufderHeide’s flight instruction/pilot/ aerial applicator job with Smith and Jones Flying Service had a short life, and in 1950 he and his first wife Mary Katherine started AufderHeide Flying Service using a single N3N Stearman. As the years passed, Cal would operate Stearmans, Pawnees, Cubs, turbine Ag-Cats and eventually turbine Thrushes.

AufderHeide Flying Service Cal’s son, Mark AufderHeide (1953-2011), joined the business full-time after college.

Cal taught Mark to fly in a Cub (which is still owned by AufderHeide Flying Service), then Mark progressed to spraying with AgCats. In the 1980s, Mark married Margo Travis, a local girl from DeWitt. Margo joined AufderHeide Flying Service as a student of Mark’s mom, Mary Katherine.

Mary Katherine would spend the next decade mentoring Margo with the ins and outs of running a flying service while both Cal and Mark did the flying.

Mark and Margo took the reins of AufderHeide Flying Service in 2008 with their three children lending helping hands on the ground and in the office. Matthew

(L-R) Matthew AufderHeide, Lonnie Kagebein and Margo Kagebein discuss the day’s business at AufderHeide Flying Service in DeWitt, Arkansas.

2017, the Red Banded Stink Bug brought a very busy and extended late-season application of RBS Acephate and Bifenthrin at 0.5 lbs and 2.8 oz/acre, respectively.

Margo Kagebein at her desk on a weekday morning at AufderHeide Flying Service in De Witt, Arkansas AufderHeide, who started his first season the next year in a Garrett-powered AgCat, was now a pilot for AufderHeide Flying Service, alongside his dad and Dale Nichols. Tragically, Dale lost his life in the flying service’s turbine Thrush in 2010. This incident placed Matthew as the primary pilot behind his dad, Mark. The duo flew together for the 2010 spraying season before Mark AufderHeide passed away in 2011. During Mark’s illness, his and Margo’s son and daughters, along with their spouses, kept the flying service running. Mark and Margo have three children, Matthew, Katherine Holmstrom and Alexis AufderHeide. Katherine took over Margo’s duties as office manager, bookkeeper and scheduler while Matthew took over the flying. Alexis would come to the flying service during breaks in college to help on the ground.

Before Mark passed, AufderHeide Flying Service had replaced the turbine Thrush lost in the accident with an AT-502, powered by a PT6A-34. In 2014, Matthew, now running the flying service as a third-generation ag pilot, added a second AT-502B to his company’s fleet.

2014 also brought in Lonnie Kagebein.

Lonnie completed is 42nd season ag flying in 2017. Lonnie had previously owned and operated Lonnie’s Flying Service for 28 years in the DeWitt area. Lonnie and Margo were also married in 2014.

Today, AufderHeide Flying Service has two AT-502s and one AT-602. The aircraft run a mixture of CP-11s and CP-09s, along with

a variety of SATLOC guidance systems. The AT-602 utilizes a hydraulic gate and the AT-502s have AFS check valves.

AufderHeide Flying Service’s season is typical for their location in eastern Arkansas with burn-down starting in mid-January to February and the season historically coming to a close sometime around September. In

During the off-season, AufderHeide Flying Service crew members Shannon Stephens, Tavius Fowler and Ethan Jennings perform preventative maintenance on the company’s AT-602.

Margo (AufderHeide) Kagebein, Matthew’s mother, is ever-present in the office on a typical summer morning. She is busy bookkeeping, scheduling acres and ordering chemical. There is little she doesn’t do, except fly. Katherine, Matthew’s sister, is still involved in the aerial application industry as the Executive Director for the Arkansas Agricultural Aviation Association and she also holds the title of the Senior Project Manager for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

Matthew’s youngest sister, Alexis, is now the accountant for AufderHeide Flying Service.

Over the past 67 years, AufderHeide Flying Service has certainly been through its fair share of changes and challenges. But as the dust settled, it is evident the same dedication and determination that persuaded their grandfather Cal to start the business has undoubtedly kept three generations of the AufderHeide family a part of it.

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P&WC celebrating 100K engine milestone at NAAA 2017

Pratt & Whitney Canada reached a significant milestone in April of this year, when it produced its 100,000th engine, a testament to the company’s longevity and leadership in the global aerospace market.

“Achieving 100,000 engines produced has been a proud moment for us at P&WC and there is no doubt the support of the agricultural aviation segment has been instrumental in reaching this milestone,” says Nicholas Kanellias, Vice President, General Aviation, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “The PT6A engine contributed to shaping agricultural aviation as we know it, and it leads P&WC’s engine fleet with more than 47,000 PT6A engines manufactured and 23,000 such engines in operation today.”

While attending NAAA Ag Aviation Expo, P&WC took the opportunity to recognize Air Tractor and Thrush Aircraft for helping achieve this impressive milestone.

Abbott Industries acquires Cascade Conversions December 5th, at the National Agriculture Aviation Association (NAAA) Annual Convention it was announced that Abbott Industries has acquired Cascade Conversions.

Cascade Conversions, a Washington based company, specializes in the approval and production of after market aviation products including pressure cowls, engine conversions, and propeller modifications.

Abbott Industries, an Oklahoma based company, adds Cascade Conversions to its portfolio of companies including Covington Aircraft Radial Division, Covington Aircraft Turbine Division, and Covington Aircraft do Brasil.

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Air Tractor AT-802. On its 25th anniversary year, more than 750 AT-802 aircraft are working around the world in agriculture, firefighting and other specialized applications. Two 802 series aircraft are on static display at NAAA Ag Aviation Expo 2017.

SAVANNAH, GA — In addition to marking the 25th anniversary of its model AT-802 aircraft, Air Tractor, Inc. is demonstrating its new electrocoat primer system and displaying a variety of new products this week at the National Agricultural Aviation Association annual convention in Savannah, Georgia.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the AT-802 series, an airplane that has taken on many roles beyond that of aerial spraying for high-yield agriculture. The airplane’s excellent flying qualities and handling characteristics have made it popular for a wide variety of specialized applications, including aerial firefighting, fertilizing and reseeding forests, applying dispersant on oil spills, hauling fuel to remote villages, counternarcotics operations, security and reconnaissance missions, and other specialized jobs. Visitors to the Air Tractor exhibit area can view an AT-802A ag plane and an AT-802F air tanker.

The two 802 series airplanes are joined by the Air Tractor’s newest airplane, the 867 horsepower, 500-gallon payload 502XP. Interest and sales of the airplane have been strong since its introduction at the 2015 NAAA convention. The airplane is designed to excel in high/hot conditions which allows it to carry a full load all day, every day.

Air Tractor’s new electrocoat primer system maximizes paint adhesion, provides a superior finish and superior corrosion protection for aluminum aircraft parts. A working, small-scale e-coat system is on display at NAAA Ag Aviation Expo 2017.

Located in the center of the Air Tractor static airplane displays is a working, small-scale Aerocron™ electrocoat primer system. During the Convention Trade Show, the e-coat

New Air Tractor product offerings can also be viewed at several stations in the Air Tractor exhibit area. One station features Air Tractor factory-installed avionics and instruments.

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machine will be producing electrocoated aluminum Christmas ornaments for visitors to the Air Tractor exhibit. The e-coat primer process, developed by PPG Aerospace, represents a quantum leap forward in corrosion protection for aluminum airplane parts. Air Tractor is the first U.S. aerospace OEM to utilize this technology.

A second product station presents a Kawak 3-lever throttle quadrant. It is now available as an option on all models of Air Tractor aircraft.

Air Tractor’s new XFLOW air filter system can also be seen at the Air Tractor exhibit.

This new filter system is designed for Air Tractor operators who work environments with ultra-fine dust and particulates and who want maximum protection for their Pratt & Whitney turbine engine.

Prime Turbines named Authorized Repair and Overhaul Center for GE M601 and H Series engines EVENDALE, OH—Dallas-based Prime Turbines LLC, a subsidiary of VSE Aviation, Inc., has advanced its partnership with GE Aviation from a Designated Repair Center (DRC) to an Authorized Repair and Overhaul Center (AROC) for GE M601 and H Series turboprop engines.

Under the new designation, Prime Turbines now has the authority to accept and overhaul all GE M601 and H Series engines. Prime Turbines is the first AROC outside of Prague, Czech Republic, for these engines. As an AROC, Prime Turbines adds a new level of convenience for GE M601 and H Series owners and operators, allowing more flexible turnaround time for their turboprop overhauls.

With customers already lined up, Prime Turbines expects to have its first GE M601 engine overhauled by the end of the year.

“We are pleased to team with GE Aviation as they continue to expand their presence in the turboprop market with both the M601 and H Series engines,” said Paul Goffredi, President and Chief Operating Officer at VSE Aviation, Inc. “These engines are a natural extension to our portfolio as well as we increase our focus on the turboprop market.”

GE has more than one thousand M601 and H Series turboprop engines in service, allowing operators to fly diverse aircraft that includes the Thrush 510G and Aircraft Industries’ L410. These engines are in operation on six continents.

GE Aviation’s support network has expanded to include U.S. facilities at ASI Jet in Minnesota, Cascade Conversions in Washington, Mid Continent in Missouri, and two facilities in Georgia -- Souther Field and Thrush. GE Aviation’s North American support network also include Winnipeg River (Manitoba) and Yorkton Aircraft (Saskatchewan) in Canada.

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Ranging from 750 to 850 SHP, H Series turboprops incorporate GE’s 3-D aerodynamic design techniques and advanced materials to create a powerful, fuel-efficient, durable engine. H Series provides added maintenance value with no recurrent fuel nozzle inspections and no intermediate hot section inspection.

GE offers H Series engines with up to 4000hour time between overhaul (TBO) for Agriculture, Utility and Business Aviation aircraft. An extension program is also offered to extend TBOs for in-service engines.

Pioneering Snow S-2A ag plane displayed at NAAA Ag Aviation Expo 2017

SAVANNAH, GA — An early ag airplane designed and built by the founder of Air Tractor, Inc. is on display this week at the National Agricultural Aviation Association annual convention in Savannah, Georgia.

The Snow Aeronautical model S-2A, built in 1959, was the 25th production airplane built by the young aeronautical engineer and entrepreneur in Olney, Texas. The airplane is a restoration project destined to be a historical exhibit at the National Agricultural Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame in Jackson, Mississippi.

Thousands of dollars’ worth of donations poured in after the memorial fund was announced in memory of Kenny Hirsch and Brandon Carter. And many, many hours of effort went into repairing the S-2A’s fuselage and tail feathers and overhauling all of the fuselage components, including the landing gear, instrument panel and other subassembly components.

The father of modern ag aviation, Leland Snow at the controls of a Snow S-2A produced in Olney, Texas – now home to the world’s leading ag aircraft manufacturer, Air Tractor, Inc. The history of this particular airplane is an achievement arising from a tragedy. The airplane was a project begun nine years ago

by Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch’s son, Kenny Hirsch and his best friend Brandon Carter who both died together in a tragic accident. The NAAA established the Kenny Hirsch & Brandon Carter S-2A Airplane Restoration Memorial Fund in part because young Kenny, Brandon, Jim Hirsch and a friend, Ricky Ward had begun the project as a dream of Kenny’s budding interest as an aviation mechanic.

Now that the airplane restoration is nearing completion, Air Tractor and Jim Hirsch wanted to show the progress and thank the many people who volunteered their time and donated money to bring the airplane back to its original condition. Prior to Leland Snow’s death in 2011, Jim Hirsch recalled discussing the restoration project with Leland Snow.

“He thought it was a great idea. He wanted to see it go,” Hirsch said.

Today Hirsch adds, “I remember that Leland was enthusiastic about bringing this airplane to the NAAA Convention. He thought that that would have been really, really cool. And I am sure Leland, Kenny and Brandon and would be really pleased that it is here this week in Savannah.”

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Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6A-140 engine series to provide greater value with new extended Time Between Overhaul and Hot Section Inspection intervals

SAVANNAH, GA – Pratt & Whitney Canada announced the extension of the basic Time Between Overhaul (TBO) and Hot Section Inspection (HSI) intervals for in-service and future PT6A-140, -140A and -140AG engines. The TBO is increasing to 4,000 from 3,600 hours, while the HSI interval is extended from 1,800 to 2,000 hours.

These improvements will benefit general aviation operators by increasing flying time and decreasing maintenance costs. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

“With the PT6A family, operators get much more than just an engine. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, offering simplified maintenance and tailored service offerings to help maximize availability and minimize costs. As these latest extensions for the PT6A-140 series demonstrate, we’re committed to further enhancing performance and reliability so that our customers from all segments can spend more time flying and generating revenue for their businesses,” remarked Nicholas Kanellias, Vice President, General Aviation, P&WC. The increased TBO and HSI intervals are made possible by the exceptional performance and reliability of the PT6A engine family, proven over more than 50 years, with 71 models and 128 aircraft applications. These achievements have established it as a global leader in the general aviation segment and a benchmark for single-engine instrumental flight rules (IFR) revenue flights.

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There are already over 450 engines in service around the world, which have accumulated an excess of 500,000 hours.

Across all families and applications, P&WC engines have amassed more than 820 million flight hours to date. This track record, along with innovative digital technologies such as the FAST™ engine health monitoring solution and Oil Analysis Technology, provides the company’s experienced personnel with exceptional insight into how, where and why customers fly. They leverage this knowledge to provide world-class support to customers in over 200 countries flying a wide range of missions.

“Whether it’s extending the TBO and HSI interval or developing cutting-edge technologies that support more proactive and predictive maintenance, we’re dedicated to working with our customers to understand

their needs and provide them with greater flexibility and tailored solutions that will improve their bottom line and give their business an edge,” added Kanellias.

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6A-140AG engine achieves seamless entry into service on Air Tractor’s AT-502XP

SAVANNAH, GA — Marking a successful entry into service (EIS), roughly 25 PT6A140AG-powered AT-502XP aircraft have been delivered to customers around the world since certification. The EIS of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s latest engine for aerial application aircraft is progressing and as the application season in the Northern Hemisphere winds down, the engine has been performing very well. Pratt & Whitney

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“We are delighted with the performance of the newly introduced PT6A-140AG engine and the positive response we are receiving from customers,” said Nicholas Kanellias, Vice President, General Aviation, P&WC. “The PT6A-140AG is part of our latest generation PT6A-140 engine series and more than 450 such engines are in use around the world in a variety of applications. The PT6A140 series has flown in excess of 500,000 hours with zero basic in-flight shut downs while delivering improved performance and operating economics, such as 15 percent more power and five percent better specific fuel consumption than comparable engines.”

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“Our engineering team worked closely with Air Tractor during the aircraft certification process,” said Kanellias. “That collaborative approach was a significant driver of the seamless introduction of the AT-502XP at EIS. Both companies share a rigorous EIS process predicated on our many years of collaboration, which ultimately benefits our mutual customers.”

Air Tractor’s AT-502XP has been validated by aviation authorities for use in the USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and Australia – all jurisdictions where the aircraft is now flying.

The PT6A-140 engine was originally certified in 2012 to power the Cessna Grand Caravan EX. Subsequent to the introduction of the PT6A-140AG engine variant created specifically for the aerial application segment, both leading aircraft manufacturers in the agricultural industry, Air Tractor and Thrush, have selected the engine for their 500-gallon aircraft.

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“Anyone who flies in the Gulf region knows that summer temperatures of 100 degrees or more with considerable humidity are common here; the PT6A-140AG has no power drop-off whatsoever under those conditions.”

ASU introduces new staff members at NAAA AgAviation Expo

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Josephson’s years of expertise in the agriculture business makes her role new role as an independent contractor managing sales in the agriculture market for ASU an easy transition from her previous work.

Having grown up working on a wheat farm in Walla Walla, she then pursued a degree in aviation and continued on to earn her Aerial Applicator Certificate. She is a licensed helicopter and commercial fixed wing pilot, entrepreneur, and small business owner.

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SAIB: CE-18-05 Date: November 21, 2017 This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advises general aviation pilots and operators of concerns with certain Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles, which may become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency.

At this time, the airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) part 39.

Background

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on November 2, 2017, for two styles of Kidde fire extinguishers:

plastic handle fire extinguishers and pushbutton Pindicator fire extinguishers. The recalled fire extinguishers may be installed in general aviation aircraft. The plastic handle fire extinguishers involve 134 models manufactured between January 1, 1973, and August 15, 2017. The recall summary notes that there have been approximately 391 reports of failed or limited activation or nozzle detachments. A complete list of affected Kidde fire extinguisher models along with contact information can be accessed on the Internet at the following link: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidderecalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastichandles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and Many general aviation pilots and operators may be unaware of the recall.

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The FAA recommends that general aviation pilots, operators, and mechanics check all aircraft that you own or maintain, and if a Kidde fire extinguisher model on the recall list is installed, replace it with an airworthy fire extinguisher not affected by the recall.

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Meet NAAA’s 2018 leadership team The National Agricultural Aviation Association is pleased to announce its 2018 officer team, led by NAAA President Gary Jerger. Serving alongside Jerger are Vice President Darrel Mertens, Secretary Lee Turnquist and Treasurer Mark Kimmel.

is tremendous,” Jerger says. “It has confirmed to me some of the things I am doing at Ag Spray Inc. are the right way of doing things, plus it has allowed me to learn a lot of good ideas of what to do from other operators in our industry.”

Let’s meet this year’s officers, shall we?

His passion to serve is also based on practicality. He says, “If we’re not watching our industry, no one is going to watch it for us, and I am better equipped and more focused to serve now than I ever have been with my family raised and an established operation.”

President Gary Jerger (Minnesota)

Gary Jerger, NAAA’s new president, has served in a multitude of volunteer positions on behalf of the agricultural aviation i n d u s t r y.

The owner of Ag Spray Inc. in Moorhead, Minn., started on the board of the Minnesota Agricultural Aircraft Association and served as the association’s president in 2009 and 2010. After his term as president in Minnesota, the association chose Jerger as its candidate for the 2010– 2011 NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program. He then served as the Minnesota representative to the NAAA Board from 2011 to 2016. At NAAA he has served in a multitude of positions, including treasurer in 2015, Membership Committee Chairman in 2016 and vice president and Communications Committee Chairman in 2017.

Jerger’s passion to serve NAAA comes from a multitude of sources. One is the sense of camaraderie he gets learning about similar issues operators contend with in other parts of the country and learning new ways of doing things at his operation by gleaning ideas from operators in other regions. “The networking and idea-exchange NAAA offers

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Jerger is looking forward to the challenge of serving as NAAA’s leader. He looks forward to communicating the many benefits NAAA provides the industry and the importance for those in the industry to nurture and support the association, as the association protects the industry’s best interests. “It’s a fantastic honor to be nominated. I hope I can do it well, and I feel confident that I have the right people on staff and as volunteers to make for a successful year,” he says.

Vice President Darrel Mertens (Colorado)

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D a r r e l Mertens is entering his 35th season as an aerial a p p l i c a t o r.

He bought B e n s o n Aviation Inc. in Sterling, Colo., in 1984, and renamed it

The Colorado native started flying in 1973 and earned his commercial pilot’s certificate in ’76. After graduating from Colorado State University in ’77, Mertens farmed and would

have Benson Aviation spray his fields. Six years later he bought the aerial application business and grew it into an award-winning operation.

Aero Applicators received a Colorado state Environmental Respect Award in 2001 and was named an Environmental Respect Award regional winner in 2002.

As NAAA’s new vice president, Mertens wants to make sure all operators and ag pilots, especially the ones that aren’t members, realize how much NAAA is doing for them.

He gained an even deeper appreciation of that once he started serving on NAAA’s board of directors as the Colorado director in 2013.

“It gave me a lot of new perspectives. I didn’t realize how in-depth Andrew and [his] crew had to go to service our membership in the way [they] are serving our membership.”

Only slightly more than half of all eligible operators in the United States are members of NAAA. Approximately 36 percent of non-operator ag pilots in the U.S. belong to NAAA. That concerns Mertens because the aerial application industry often finds itself pitted against larger special interest groups that have an agenda which puts aerial applicators in their crosshairs. Activist groups “are attacking our industry because of the poor rapport with the growers in general. And we’re an extension of the grower,” he says. “When the Sierra Club and Greenpeace has a greater influence on the decisions that affect us than we do, that’s one of my big concerns.”

Bottom line: NAAA needs more butts in the seat, Mertens says. “My No. 1 concern is polling those non-members and saying, ‘Why aren’t you a member?’ And it’s not because they can’t afford it. I can show them that they can afford it.”

The fuel tax savings alone more than pay for an operator’s membership. The smallest,

feel strongly about, that you’ve got a working bible to follow and that’s it,” he says. “If you’ve got a question, you just refer to the bylaws.”

As a 2018 NAAA officer, Mertens is looking forward to supporting NAAA’s new president in whatever capacity Jerger needs. “We’ve got a tremendous challenge out there for the industry, but we’ve got some tremendously capable people to meet those challenges.

I will be here to serve NAAA and all the members and future member the best I can,” Mertens says.

That kind of legal mindedness earned him the nickname “Attorney” Lee Turnquist among his fellow committee members.

Secretary Lee Turnquist (Florida)

L e e Tu r n q u i s t , a retired operator from Lake Wales, Fla., has been a steady presence on NAAA’s board since the late ’90s as Florida’s state representative. NAAA’s new secretary also spent a couple of years as Florida’s director in the early ’80s.

Turnquist is quite likely the longest-tenured member of NAAA’s Board of Directors. He has been attending board meetings for close to 20 years now, going back to the latter portion of his 37-year career as an aerial applicator and continuing after he sold his helicopter operation, Whirly Birds Inc., in 2006 and retired in ’08.

Turnquist’s longevity stems from a desire to give back, to help his colleagues in Florida who stay busy with year-round aerial application work, and to stay informed and connected.

Asked why he still does it, Turnquist says, “It gives me a chance to keep updated with what’s going on in the industry and gives me a chance to give back more than I could when I was busy.”

Turnquist has served on all of NAAA’s committees at one time or another, but his favorite is the Governing Documents Committee, which he chaired last year. He also served on the committee in 2014 when NAAA rewrote portions of its bylaws and merged its constitution and bylaws into a unified set of bylaws. “That’s something that I

Turnquist sold his business in 2006 and continued to spray until, suddenly, he couldn’t.

He had a heart attack in June 2008. “That was a sudden wakeup call,” he says. “I’m very thankful to still be alive and able to enjoy life and enjoy the family and enjoy doing what we can and still be involved in NAAA.” Turnquist was pleasantly surprised to be asked to serve as NAAA Secretary this year.

He certainly has the qualifications. Given his tenure, Turnquist has his finger on the pulse of NAAA’s board as well as anyone.

Treasurer Mark Kimmel (Mississippi)

Because he served as NAAA Secretary in 2017, Mark K i m m el was not expecting to be asked to be an NAAA o f f i c e r again this year. Unlike some other associations’ officer structures, at NAAA there isn’t an automatic chain of progression from one officer position to the next ultimately leading to the presidency. So, when Nominating Committee chairwoman Brenda Watts called about serving as NAAA’s 2018 treasurer, he told her he wanted to take a day to think about it.

Kimmel had good reason to pause. In addition to owning Dixie Dusters Inc. in Itta Bena, Miss., he farms year-round on 3,000 acres, growing cotton, soybeans and corn. “Farming is 12 months of the year. I’m just as busy in the winter as I am in the summer.” he says.

He accepted the nomination 24 hours later, but before he agreed to take on the role of treasurer, Kimmel thought back to NAAA’s 50th anniversary documentary and the NAAA leadership panel at the 2016 convention where some of the association’s early leaders described what they did to get the association

up and running and keep it moving forward.

“They weren’t getting paid to do this, and they were not just doing it for themselves; they were doing it for the greater cause,” he says.

Kimmel got to know NAAA’s new president better after serving with him on last year’s officer team when Jerger was vice president.

The Mississippian and Jerger, a Minnesotan, are similar in their quiet, thoughtful approach to service. “He probably speaks less than anybody in the meetings,” Kimmel says of Jerger, “but when he speaks, everybody goes, ‘Yeah, that’s a hell of a point.’ I think he’ll be a great leader.”

Kimmel has demonstrated his own leadership skills as NAAA Secretary last year and chairman of the NAAA Museum Committee in 2016 and ’17, where he has worked to strengthen the relationship between NAAA and the National Agricultural Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame, which is based in Jackson, Miss., inside the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. In his role as NAAA Museum Committee chair, Kimmel also serves on the boards of the NAA Museum and the NAA Hall of Fame, which have separate boards.

Those skills will be put to use as he takes on an even bigger role. Other than the president, NAAA’s treasurer may be the busiest person on the executive leadership team. Kimmel is fully aware of that and ready to give it his all this year. “It’s a great experience,” he says.

Strength in Numbers: Join NAAA

NAAA is fortunate to have a dedicated group of officers and volunteer leaders serving on its board of directors, but there is also strength in numbers. If you aren’t a member, the single-most effective way you can address the range of critical issues facing your business is by joining NAAA. The payoff far exceeds what you will spend in dues in the form of effective advocacy, national representation, education and safety programs and the personal connections you will make as you participate in association activities.

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The vulture said, “Patiently waiting for something to die isn’t feeding my hunger, I’m going to kill something!” That’s how lots of people handle their life. Patience helps people to consider the consequences of the decisions they’re about to make; hasty decisions can

problems demonstrates to us how strong or weak our faith in Jesus Christ is. Christians are sinful people, and we live in a worldwide sinful society. Job said, “Man is born into trouble as the sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7).

The natural consequences of mankind’s sinful nature is troubles and problems. “Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble…For all his days are sorrowful, and his work burdensome; even in the night his heart takes no rest” (Job 14:1, Ecclesiastes 2:23).

“Various trials” means that Christians will face a constant flow of problems from this sinful world, from Satan, and our sinful flesh. We can isolate our self into our own little world, but troubles and problems will still invade our life. We can do our best to get some peace and comfort, but inevitable troubles and problems will come. It’s hard to be happy in these problems and troubles; but if we will “live by faith and not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7), these troubles and problems will be powerful learning experiences. We can glory in our tribulations knowing that they will produce perseverance, character, and hope (Romans 5:1-5). You can greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been

grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ…knowing that we were called to have adversity in our life that we may inherit a blessing (1 Peter 1:67, 2 Peter 3:9).

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My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials” (James 1:2). James doesn’t say “if” we will face problems and troubles, but “when” we face them. G. K. Chersterton said, “I believe in getting into hot water, I think it keeps you clean.” Although most Christians don’t accept problems gracefully, there is a need for God to allow problems in our life. It’s not because God needs to know how strong our faith is—He knew everything about our entire life before we were ever born (Acts 15:18). How we handle our troubles and

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“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:4). Even in the severest trials, people with a true and living faith in Jesus Christ will always find a place of comfort and joy. Trials in our life strengthen us and make us more useful for God’s purposes—trials never destroys true faith in Jesus Christ, trials makes our faith stronger. Trials gives us a spiritual strength and maturity that helps us persevere. Trials that we can’t control will humble us, and reveal to us what we really love—God or the things of this world. Trials will teach us to value God’s blessings, and give us the wisdom to help others in their trials (2 Corinthians 1:3-7). Patience helps us submit to God’s purposes for our life and become more like Jesus Christ. We can be a fool and trust in our own heart (Proverbs 28:26), or we can trust in Jesus Christ and have eternal life—it’s our choice!

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All that being said, there’s an odd thing happening these days. Perhaps it’s a result of the power of the Internet, but we seem to be seeing a plethora of so called ‘pilots’ coming out of the woodwork. The newest technology in flight simulators and video games have the potential of overriding the “Don’t do that stupid.” button most of us have. The new hobby store drones promise to make everyone an ‘aviator’. It reminds me of the old post war

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get sprayed. The acres that were sprayed, Gene didn’t get paid for. It was a turning point for Powers Crop Dusting.

As the effects of the drought took hold, Gene sold the Turbo Thrush and replaced them with five Cessnas working the Georgia boll weevil eradication program. After two years, 1988 and 1989, the program ended for Powers Crop Dusting. Pretty much disgusted with the ag aviation business, Gene packed his bags and left for St. Thomas in the Caribbean. He figured he’d sell what was left of the Georgia operation and form a charter service with an amphibian aircraft, “rent stuff and sit under a coconut tree” in partial retirement.

After a week, Gene got bored and returned to Georgia. Upon his return, he was contacted by a group of 15 cotton farmers in North Carolina. The David and Gene prepare for another day of tote’n fertilizer with the M-18B. farmers had formed a co-op with several thousand acres of cotton and a cotton gin. They needed the kind of service that required a dedicated ag aircraft. Gene sent a couple of Cessnas to Trenton and in 1991 packed up and moved his entire operation to Trenton to spray cotton.

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Powers Crop Dusting now operates a 1991 Air Tractor AT-401, 1997 M-18B Dromader and a couple of Cessnas. The Air Tractor and Dromader are the mainstays of the business.

Not unlike Elbie did in the 1970s, Gene’s nephew, David Hill, has latched onto Gene’s coat tails and now flies the AT-401. Since he was 12 years old, David worked summers throughout his high school years for Gene.

He knew where he wanted to be later in life. After graduating from Billy Howell’s AG-Flight school in Bainbridge, Georgia, David instructed and sprayed for Howell from 1991-1994. The following year David returned to North Carolina to work for Gene.

David understands the relationship an ag aircraft can have with trees at the end of an airstrip. Where, in many cases, the trees can be a real problem on a hot day with a loaded aircraft, the reverse can be true trying to return with a failing engine.

Overview of Gene Powers’ operation in Trenton, NC.

One summer day, Gene looked up from the load area hearing the coughing of the 450 Ag Cat in time to see the blown-cylinderwounded bird perch itself in the tops of the trees.

One summer day, Gene looked up from the load area hearing the coughing of the 450 Ag

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Cat in time to see the blown-cylinder-wounded bird perch itself in the tops of the trees with David hanging on, afraid to move! After carefully exiting the aircraft, unhurt, David and Gene called Don Stotesberry and sons in Pantego, North Carolina to come help remove the Ag Cat from the trees. Using a back hoe and chain saws, they carefully maneuvered the aircraft from its loft. There just wasn’t been enough power from the old tired engine to get David and the Ag Cat back on the strip, stopping only yards short of the threshold.

Typically, the AT-401 will haul 300 gallons out of the short strip on a cool morning when light on fuel. But as the day wears on,

David finds himself cutting back to 225 gallons and adjusting the fuel load as needed. The Cessnas can manage up to 130 gallons from the strip.

Gene works the M-18B Dromader from the strip with as much as 500 gallons while light on fuel and temperatures and wind direction favorable. With Micro VGs, Gene says the M-18B is able to carry a 400-gallon load anytime from the 1,700-foot strip. The comfort of the big Dromader is enhanced with a full set of Delta Turbines servos for the ailerons, rudder and elevators. While working hot muggy days, Gene stays cool with his Collins air conditioner. “It’s just right and

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few years with NATI, Elbie elected to start his own flying service west of Clinton, North Carolina.

After a full season and the beginnings of another, Gene is completely satisfied with the M-18B Dromader. “It’s easy to fly and easy on maintenance, if you know how to take care of it. I learned more in two days at John Oliver’s in Arkansas (Southeast Arkansas Aviation) than I ever imagined,” Gene explains. “John really knows what he is doing and can make a big difference on the success of operating the Dromader.”

Elbie claims to be the “smallest fields” operator east of the Mississippi River. Elbie showed me a map for a typical work order; 300 acres in twenty-seven fields! Elbie explained some of the fields of tobacco he sprayed are no more than eight rows wide and a couple of hundred yards long; while the larger tobacco fields are barely seven acres. The average cotton field is 25-30 acres and none are square or rectangle.

Elbie and his pilot, Stuart Lanza, link as many fields together as possible.

No need for a GPS, often there aren’t more than five or six passes in a field. These fields make for lots of turning with Elbie’s extended wing 600 Thrush. But, at least it is outfitted with aileron servos.

Gene and David say the flying is pretty good in Trenton, North Carolina.

Powers Crop Dusting is the only flying service in the small county.

And, there is only one major road through the county. Most of the housing is along that road and this tends to reduce the number of houses they have to contend with during spraying operations. Most of the applications are typical for cotton flying. There is some early wheat work in spring and some tobacco spraying during the summer. But, most of the flying is over “white gold” in the county with cotton fields averaging about forty acres in size.

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Elbie explained his company had just experienced the worst season (1997) in his career. The way Elbie has it figured with 800 hours on his Thrush’s 1200-hour TBO engine, this engine should last until his retirement 19 years from now! Elbie only flew 21 hours last year. He allowed Stuart to build his ag time during his second season after graduating from Billy Howell’s AG-Flight with 130 hours in the Cessna.

By talking and visiting with Elbie you couldn’t tell he had experienced such a slow year. No, Elbie has something else to occupy his time while waiting for a decent rain or outbreak of worms. Elbie’s passion is raising bull frogs!

Elbie’s passion is raising bull frogs!

Needing dirt to build up parts of his runway, Elbie left the holes made from the excavation and filled them with water for a habitat for his bull frogs. Singing to him orchestra-style in the late afternoon, Elbie sits on his office porch with a pair of binoculars mounted on a tripod observing the critters. He has the area fenced to keep out predators and supplies food with two special-design lights that attract insects. Rotating from the bottom of the insect lights is a thin wire that knocks the insects down to the waiting tongues of more than 150 “breeding bull frogs”.

Sharing the waters with the bull frogs are an estimated 200,000 babies (tadpoles) as large as jumbo crawfish. Elbie explains that the adult bull frogs feed on the young with enough surviving to replace

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Now that’s a big bull frog! Elbie says the frogs have the good life with plenty to eat. When’s that next bull frog leg cook out going to be?

We arrived in Oriental and had yet to locate the airstrip. Stopping for a fresh seafood lunch, we decided to look harder on the return trip to Trenton. Heading back, about half-way, I noticed the power line along the road was inset about 100 yards. Sitting up in the seat, within seconds I spotted the old Airstream trailer, parked in the same location, abandoned and grown up in trees. The old airstrip was planted in wheat. I couldn’t believe I’d found it! Thanks Gene and David for taking the time.

the 150 or so that he farms from the pond each year. Average leg weight is about 1 1/2 pounds a pair. Excellent eating size.

Elbie asked me to post his email address for anyone that is into raising bull frogs to be able to contact him at: lbp@intrstar.net.

Gene and David fulfilled my hopes for visiting the old airstrip I had flown from 23 years ago.

Gene and David fulfilled my hopes for visiting the old airstrip I had flown from 23 years ago.

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of oil-loving or water-loving parts is the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB). HLB is one way to select the right type of surfactant to perform a specific function. For example, the correlation of HLB with pesticide performance is the basis of the general rule that oily pesticides work best with oily adjuvants and water-soluble pesticides work best with water-soluble adjuvants.

The term surfactant is a clever contraction of SURFace ACTive AgeNT. All surfactants have surface activity, but it is a mistake to assume that spreading the droplet is the most important function. Surfactants also increase uptake through waxy leaf cuticles, keep spray deposits moist (humectancy), act as thickeners, and allow oil and water to mix (emulsification). The term surfactant is a synonym for detergents.

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However, manufacturers rarely put all the surfactant needed in their pesticide formulation for optimum biological efficacy. Sometimes they do not add all they need because of a formulation issue such as compatibility, but usually, it is because the addition increases the pesticide handling volume more than adding a little at the tank. Thus, applicators often need to tank-mix additional surfactant.

Early in our careers, most of us see a dramatic demonstration of how surfactants can increase droplet spreading that convinces us spreading has to be the most important surfactant property. It seems logical that the more a spray droplet spreads, the better. However, we learn that other properties are often more important. One issue with spreading is that the bigger area allows the water to evaporate faster. That’s bad for most pesticides because a moist spray deposit is essential for pesticide uptake. In fact, the commonly used Roundup surfactant does not increase droplet spreading. It makes thick, moist spray deposits that

concentrate the herbicide and enhance the diffusion gradient, driving penetration into the leaf.

It’s great that applicators can pick the surfactant they want to use and thus control the type and amount of surfactant they tank-mix. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to pick the best one. Surfactant manufacturers often do not help in the way they describe their products. An industry joke is that the NIS abbreviation for nonionic surfactants really means no information supplied. Manufacturers often use complicated chemical names and group their surfactant ingredients with large amounts of non-surfactant ingredients and call them all actives.

A so-called 80 or 90 percent active product rarely contains 80 or 90 percent surfactant. In fact, there are a couple of 80 and 90 percent products that only contain 10 percent surfactant. The rest of ingredients are usually biologically inactive and formulation fillers or just added to help the surfactant mix with cold water. Another significant piece of information not usually disclosed on the label is the surfactant type.

Some surfactant types are much more effective than others.

Choosing the right surfactant will improve your pesticide performance. Do your own testing, listen to the experience of experts and your colleagues, and monitor your results to find out which products work best for you.

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Brent Carpenter has made a career out of ag aviation, and now Ag Air Aircraft, Inc. Starting in the early 2000s flying boll weevil in a Cessna Ag-Wagon, Brent eventually purchased his flying service in Paragould, Arkansas from Marshall Quinn. He subsequently renamed it Hog Air Aviation, after the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.

Through the years, Brent added many turbine Air Tractors and helicopters and now, a maintenance facility.

Although originally located on the Corning, Arkansas airport, Ag Air Maintenance (now Ag Air Aircraft, Inc.) has moved locations thanks to a string of tornadoes that seemed to target the facility. The original buildings fell victim to Mother Nature in 1999. This prompted a move to the current location on the north end of the field, to be toppled by yet another tornado in 2012. The current facility emerged from the devastation as a multiple hangar operation consisting of a main 150’ x 140’ hangar with 2500 sq.ft. of office space and a hangar in the rear that is 140’ x 90’. The main hangar also houses an extensive parts room. The rebuild took over a year to complete.

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Carpenter purchased the business and began the rebranding process. Over 90% of the company’s work is on Air Tractors, but they welcome any make and model ag and most general aviation aircraft to their shop floor.

The shop has an extensive painting operation, that includes GA aircraft. Of the Air Tractors, 75% of the work is on AT-802s. Carpenter’s vision for Ag Air Aircraft, Inc. is a one-stopshop for agricultural aircraft. Hot sections, annuals, painting, rebuild, etc. The staff is as diverse as the work at Ag Air Aircraft, Inc. Two IAs, two A&Ps, three painters and The maintenance hangar is full. Ag Air Aircraft, Inc.’s work is composed of 90% Air Tractors. 75% of those two mechanics are constantly repairing and AT-802s. inspecting aircraft.

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Low & Slow An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation

The Southern and Midwestern spread Continued — Chapter 5 The Spread To The Eastern Seaboard

Some people believe that the heavily populated Eastern Seaboard of the United States is mostly black-top with no real agricultural activity. They are wrong.

They forget the verdant flatlands along New Jersey’s southeastern border, particularly in the areas around Vineland, Bridgeton, Millville, and Malaga. Almost in sight of huge, metropolitan skylines, a wide variety of crops, especially vegetables and fruits, flourish in a rural atmosphere.

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like cabbage and tomatoes compete with huge fields of flowers. For example, gladiolas, which are produced by the millions in this region, are supplied to florists and nurserys all over the country.

Within easy flying distance of Vineland, which is near the center of this heavily farmed area, lie more rolling lands covered with orchards, especially apples and peaches. Also nearby, on lands lying near little communities like Pine Barren, Chatsworth, and Hog Wallow, are vast cranberry bogs that produce most of the country’s supply of this popular product.

Great tracts of cultivated blueberries that are marketed worldwide are also found there.

Don Webber, New York pioneer airman, dusting orchard in New York State about 1946 with J-3 Cub.

Very rare photo of Waco 10 spraying with flagman near Vineland, New Jersey, in 1937. The plane was owned by Faulkner Air Service and flown by Joe Toth.

Extensive woodland interspersed with natural lakes and marshes, with abundant wildlife and fish, make the region doubly attractive.

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Wilson and Faulkner operated independently of each other. But, in many respects, they were virtual partners. Aircraft, pilots, and equipment were continuously swapped, according to Brago.

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He operated his own Stearman C3B around Chatsworth and Hog Wallow. Records of his venture are very sketchy and disappear entirely beginning about 1934. At approximately that time, the first real commercial ag flying ventures began in the area when Archie Wilson and Jack Faulkner set up permanent operations after migrating from Florida.

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All of these aircraft were equipped with homemade tank/hoppers and sported booms of high grade material and manufacture. Wind-driven pumps were also used, a departure from the whirling wire brushes which were used to produce a vapor-spray.

“I remember that they also had at least one Waco 10 with a J-5 engine and an early model Stinson with a J-5,” recounts Brago. “However, by the time I went to work for Faulkner Air Service in 1936, most of the work was still being done with the Pitcairn, the Robin, and some assorted Wacos. Jack Faulkner, the original owner, was killed in an auto accident in Florida before I began working for them and his widow took on the operation when this occurred.”

Some of the early pilots who flew for these firms besides Mike Brago were Joe Toth, Jimmy Crawford, “Dag” North, Jimmy Stewart, Joe Marks, Cliff Daniels, and Joe Kiernan. North, Crawford, and Brago doubled as mechanics. Brago recalls that much of the maintenance was done in the field under difficult conditions, yet very little “down time” occurred.

Faulkner Air Service ceased to exist about 1938. But Archie Wilson continued to operate and was apparently somewhat “adopted” by Seabrook Farms. Brago was taken into Wilson’s firm as a partner, and soon a sizable fleet of Stearmans was acquired.

Stearman lineup about 1959 of Downstown Aero Service, Vineland, New Jersey.

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by the Wilson firm, become a true world leader in vegetable production, a position it still holds.

Wilson Air Service eventually disbanded about 1968. During its existence, it had a tremendous impact on the agricultural flying industry. It spawned many other firms that have set high standards for efficiency and safety along the Eastern Seaboard.

One of the most influential of such firms is Downstown Aero Crop Service. It continues to operate from Downstown Airport at Vineland under the direction and ownership of Dick Nixholm and Pete Cugino.

Downstown Aero Crop Service into a major enterprise in New Jersey farm circles.

forest fire control program in the New Jersey hardwood forest areas.

Nixholm handled grower contracts, field inspections, and air operations. Cugino took over maintenance, safety, and chemical mixing and loading. The Campbell Soup Company tomato crops in the region and Irish potatoes provided much work for their aircraft, as did other vegetables and gladiolas.

Forest fires were a common threat to this heavily wooded region. In 1968, Downstown Aero made a proposal to the authorities to equip its aircraft for fast water dumping and make them available on call during the peak fire season. The company would be paid only on an as-used basis.

Among the organization’s first pilots were Bill Mulholland, Nixholm, and Fred Frederici, Cugino’s early partner who sold his share of the business to Nixholm.

Cugino and his crew designed special, wide opening dump valves for the Cats that would dump a full load of water in three-seconds.

Quick fire notification plans were worked out and this venture became eminently successful.

It is still in operation today.

This firm was actually organized by Cugino, a local pilot/mechanic, after World War II as a fixed-base and training operation. But the purchase of a J-3 Cub with dust hopper put it into the application business on a very small scale.

This firm continued to expand, relying on a mixed fleet of Stearmans and early model AgCats. Some 3,500 acres of cranberries were usually under contract, requiring as many as seven or eight applications each season with fungicides applied at as much as 30 gallons per acre.

This remained the case until after 1951, when Dick Nixholm purchased a partnership interest. Nixholm and Cugino then embarked on a promotional campaign that skyrocketed

The heavier Ag-Cats, with higher horsepower and larger tank capacity, were usually used for this work. These same high capacity aircraft led to an interesting and profitable

In 1982, some 278 fires were reported and controlled by these aircraft. Water alone is dumped. As a result of this successful program, the method has spread to forested areas all over the country.

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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: GAA17CA369 Date: June 26, 2017 Location: Entiat, WA Aircraft: BELL 206B Injuries: none

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot of the helicopter reported that, while maneuvering at a low altitude for an aerial application flight, a clipboard that was on the seat next to him fell and became lodged under the anti-torque peddles.

Unable to free the clipboard, the pilot chose to land. During landing, the pilot “lost tail rotor authority” about 5-10 ft. above the ground.

He added that, “after about two rotations”, he was able to land the helicopter. During the touchdown, the main rotor blades contacted and separated the tail boom.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom.

NTSB Identification: GAA17CA393 Date: 07/06/2017 Location: Dixon, KY Aircraft: BELL 206 Injuries: None The helicopter pilot reported that he was maneuvering at low altitude during an agricultural application flight.

While in a left turn he did not see the power line wires until they were very close. He increased the collective to climb and he banked right to avoid impact. However, the tail rotor struck the power line wires and the helicopter lost tail rotor effectiveness.

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The pilot autorotated and the helicopter landed, but the tailboom impacted trees. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor gear box, the tail rotor blades and the vertical stabilizer.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: GAA17CA398 Date: 07/07/2017 Location: Pocahontas, IL Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II Injuries: None The helicopter pilot reported that the helicopter was positioned on top of a platform that was located on top of the agricultural chemical truck.

And he was waiting for the ground crew to reload the helicopter.

During the reload, he misinterpreted the ground crew members hand and arm signal, and initiated the takeoff. He quickly realized that the filler hose was still attached when the helicopter yawed right and simultaneously banked left.

He attempted a right pedal turn to avoid tail rotor contact with the truck, and he tried to position the helicopter as far from the truck as possible. However, when the helicopter descended, the main rotor blades struck the truck and the helicopter came to rest on its left side.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor drive

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The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: GAA17CA401 Date: 07/07/2017, Location: Paoli, IN Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 Injuries: None The helicopter pilot reported that he was performing an agricultural flight and was in a hurry to spray the field because of a previous 3-hour delay caused by a broken fuel truck.

The pilot reported that the weight of the helicopter was sixty pounds above the helicopter’s maximum gross weight, and “I approached the field with the understanding that I was heavier, and it was hotter and more windy than I originally planned for.”

He reported that the helicopter was headed south, and the wind was from the southwest about 15 knots. The pilot made a low altitude, low airspeed, left turn to the north, and the helicopter entered a nose low attitude and had a more rapid sink rate than he anticipated. The pilot aborted the turn and chose to maintain a southeast heading to utilize the crosswind to avoid powerline wires. He attempted to arrest the sink rate by increasing the collective, but the low rotor RPM horn sounded.

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The helicopter impacted the ground and bounced, then it rolled onto its left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom, and the main rotor system.

The nearest METAR was about 32 miles northwest at the time of the accident reported and the wind was from 230° at 9 knots gusting to 16 knots.

According to the FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook, FAA-808321A (pg. 2-4, para. 5), turns in a helicopter increase the load factor exponentially, ultimately increasing the power requirement that is necessary to maintain the helicopter’s altitude. Left pedal turns increase the quantity of anti-torque produced by the tail rotor, by demanding additional power from the 260-brake horsepower engine. Pilot flight control inputs demanding more power than the engine is capable of producing, with respect to the atmospheric conditions, adversely affects the helicopters ability to sustain its altitude.

Available engine power is directly correlated to main and tail rotor RPM. When the engine fails to produce the required power to sustain airspeed and altitude at high DA, the main rotor blades will exceed their critical angle of attack, consequently decreasing main rotor blade RPM. According to the FAA Helicopter Instructor’s Handbook, FAA-8083-4 (pg. 8-4, para. 5), If a pilot begins a landing approach with a 10 knot tailwind, at some time in the approach, the helicopter experiences a zero knot airspeed, which means a total loss of translational lift and thrust.

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NTSB Identification: CEN17CA294 Date: 07/26/2017 Location: Harrold, SD Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 None The pilot reported that he planned to apply a herbicide and test the spray system at maximum pressure at a specified airspeed. He added that a ground tractor was also in the field applying the same chemical.

During the flight, he saw the tractor and passed over it at 50 to 100 ft. While spraying at 10 ft agl, he noted pressure, output, airspeed, and ground speed. At the end of the field, he climbed and made a turn for another pass. The pilot reported that he “lost focus” outside of the plane, while looking at the spray results and when he noticed the tractor, it was too late; the airplane’s wheel collided with the tractor. Examination of the airplane found substantial damage to the fuselage.

The driver of the tractor reported that he heard someone call him on the radio, he answered the pilot on the radio and saw the airplane coming “directly at him, very low.” The tractor operator heard and felt the impact and was knocked from his seat by the collision. The tractor driver then called his supervisor for help. The tractor driver added that his supervisor and another ground sprayer had been “buzzed” by the pilot before.

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NTSB Identification: CEN17LA372 Date: 09/28/2017 Location: Westphalia, KS Aircraft: PIPER PA 25-235 Injuries: None A Piper PA-25-235 impacted terrain following a loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude near Westphalia, Kansas. The commercial pilot was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. The local flight departed the Garnett Municipal Airport (K68), Garnett, Kansas, about 1645.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who spoke to the pilot, the airplane departed K68 with full fuel and chemical for the aerial application flight. After spraying a field for about 20 minutes, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to a field.

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The familiarization flight was being operated in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, and a flight plan was not filed. The flight departed the private airstrip about 0900.

NTSB Identification: WPR18LA029 Date: 11/07/2017 Location: Rolling Fork, MS Aircraft: BELL 206 Injuries: Minor

In a telephone interview with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigatorin-charge shortly after the accident, the pilot said this was his first flight in the make and model of the accident airplane. The pilot stated that after making a smooth touchdown, during which he thought he had hit a bump on the runway, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot opined that he attempted to correct back to the right by using right rudder and then right brake, each of which was ineffective in stopping the airplane from veering further to the left. The airplane subsequently exited the left side of the runway and collided with a ditch, which resulted in the airplane spinning around to the left.

A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that both the upper and lower right wing panels had sustained substantial damage, and that the right main landing gear had collapsed. The pilot stated that while trying to correct back to the right, the right brake seemed “mushy”. The airplane has been recovered and secured for further examination.

A Bell 206B helicopter landed hard after experiencing an unexpected “yaw” near Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

The helicopter sustained subastantial damage to the tailboom, and the pilot sustained minor injuries.

The helicopter was operated as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated from a nearby staging area about 0900.

The pilot reported that he was spraying a bayou when he felt the helicopter yaw. He climbed over the surrounding trees, but the helicopter didn’t have enough power to sustain flight; therefore, he landed it in a field below. The helicopter landed hard and the main rotor blades severed the tailboom before the helicopter came to rest on its right side.

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Betty and Bill Hubler William Hubler, or Bill, as he is best known, was born February 3, 1930. He began flying lessons at age 15. But, when he got married at a young age, responsibility spoke louder than the dream of being a pilot. So, he devoted himself to the plumber’s profession to support the family he built alongside his wife Betty, a strong-willed woman.

Living in Nampa, Idaho, they had five children.

Three of them became pilots, two of which, unfortunately, later died in aviation accidents.

At age 35, with the children grown, Bill resumed his studies in aviation and became a Commercial Pilot with Multi-Engine and Instrument ratings. In 1965, the demand for pilots was great and he envisioned the possibility of flying for an airline. But was told he was too old to start a career in the airline.

Betty had always been strict, “Fly any aircraft, make a career in any branch of aviation, except in agricultural aviation.”

At that time, she hardly knew she would have to bargain for that decision later.

In 1968, the Vietnam War was ongoing and many in the military returning home were undergoing a civilian pilot training program. Bill became a flight instructor at the Fort Benning, Georgia.

But Betty wanted to go back to Idaho, she missed Idaho. The wise woman that she was, she made a proposal to her husband, “As long as you take me home, you can work as an agricultural pilot.” Bill, equally wise, found the exchange just right and jumped at the opportunity.

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The happy couple returned to Treasure Valley, Idaho and Bill began working as an agricultural pilot for Clarke Flying Service.

At the time Clarke Flying Service had seven Super Cubs with 90-gallon belly tanks. Beginning pilots started in these, if they did not bend the plane in the first year, they could advance to the Call Air the next year.

In the second year, if they did not have any problems with the 140-gallon hopper Call Air, they were “promoted” to night flying. Not too long after Bill started his first season in the Super Cub, one of the Call Air pilots quit. Already with a reputation of being an excellent pilot, Bill, even new at the company, was promoted to the Call Air. One day when he was about stop for the day the chief pilot said to him, “Okay, you do not have to stop, you can finish this area. For today, we’ll let you fly at night.” Pretty soon he was flying every night.

Yes, the unquestionable talent of Bill Hubler helped him advance quickly in aviation despite a late start in his career. And think, at that time the technology for night flying was a Super Cub with 12-volts night lights. It was a luxury to fly the Call Air at night with its much brighter 24-volt lights. There was no GPS or night vision goggles and other technology like we have today.

Referring to technology, the most precious “equipment” Bill possessed to guide him had two legs, two arms and a beautiful pair of blue eyes. Yes, Betty Hubler has always been a woman ahead of her time.

She became a Private Pilot and was very involved in agricultural activities. She worked as a flagger. She would mark the application areas, take care of the maps, and even though she did not like it very much, did office work, as well.

Betty developed an incredible ability to notice just by the noise of the engine when something was wrong with her husband’s plane. One time she noticed something different and thought, “this engine is not normal.” Minutes later, behold, she saw Bill landing in the middle of a field. Luckily, he stopped less than three feet from a huge ditch.

Laughingly and remembering the good years, she says, “He crash landed, but fortunately the plane did not catch fire. At least not that time.” The two recall that Bill had throughout his career an unlucky 13 engine failures! Not all were in spray planes.

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In one instance, a man decided to shoot the planes of Bill and his son while they were spraying. The man was arrested and tried in court, but

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Other similar cases fought and won and Betty was sought by other people who had to prove in court who was really responsible for certain damages. She had to clarify that she was not a lawyer. Judging from her ability to discover the truth, she might as well have been a lawyer, or a detective. Luckily, she chose to pursue an ag-aviation career with her husband. The two make a good pair.

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Outside the whine of a turbine engine brings me back to the present day and signals the beginning of another day’s work.

I say goodbye to the Hublers and thank them for letting me travel in time with them.

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“The teacher won the lie” Editor’s Note: The following article was translated from an article published by the Argentine newspaper La Palabra. It is an interview with the operator who was recently sentenced to 18 months in prison, along with the grower and pilot, for an alleged misapplication of a fungicide onto a school in Argentina.

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After a decision of the tribunal of the city of Concepción del Uruguay in Entre Ríos province Argentina that issued an unfavorable ruling for the renowned businessman Erminio Rodríguez, who gave an exclusive interview with La Palabra. Rodriguez recounted everything that happened in great detail and referred to the subject, “From the prosecution that the prosecutor made, I have many things to say and I would like to talk about what the trial itself was.

“With respect to the rating of the company, the plane that made the application is not the plane that they accused in the case. The company charged in this case is Aero Litoral S.A. and I am the president. The company’s plane was down for engine repairs. So, the airworthiness certificate was not in force, as the prosecutor claimed saying the company was not qualified. The plane was on the ground.

The plane that made the application was a contract aircraft hired by Aero Litoral S.A.

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“Regarding another of the prosecutor’s accusations,” Erminio told La Palabra, “The one who had to give the notice of the application was Mr. Honecker (the grower). That’s what the Entre Ríos provincial agrochemical law says. Honecker is the owner of the crop and hired us to make the application.

“This happened December 4, 2014. Aero Litoral S.A. is based in Daireaux which is 800 km away and where also I live. I learned of the event on December 16, when they made the arrests. I never knew anything about this before. Of course, I traveled immediately to Entre Ríos to interview the pilot, so he could tell me the facts and why we were with this problem. He explained the case to me.

“The owner of the field says that he did not realize he had to warn the Santa Anita school of the application. Many times the media says halfhearted things and half-hearted things are a covert lie, which I do not want to say this is the case. Sometimes what one says is misinterpreted.

The owner should have given notice to the municipality where the school is, but he did not, that’s true. Nor is it the responsibility of Aero Litoral S.A. That is what the grower has to do.

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“Regarding what happened, the application the pilot chose to do was in the afternoon. It was the first time the pilot flew this field and applied this fungicide. When he looked at the map of the field, he saw there was a school nearby with a street in between. But between the rice field (where the application was made) and the school, there were 15 hectares of corn. The fungicide should have left a green band on the corn if it drifted. Not a single corn plant was affected. In addition, the application was done on a side where the wind was not going toward the school. Additionally, he left 25 hectares of rice as a border without applying.

“The teacher invented the story. Also in the Province of Entre Ríos (as in the Province of Buenos Aires), there is a law from November 1 to March 30, that classes in rural schools must be given in the mornings.

This application was made in the afternoon, just for that reason.

“The pilot tells me that when he arrived and made the overflight to look for obstacles, he did not see any raised school flag, nor did he see any cars. The teacher arrived between the first and second loads to the application site. The first load was made at 1:07 p.m. and the satellite tracking of the plane confirms this.

“We presented all these facts at the hearing. During the time the plane was not applying, the teacher started the class and then the plane arrived. What I can assure you is that it was a total lie of the teacher that was presented in court. In this case, the lie won because of the pressure that the teacher and the three organizations made; CETERA, CTA and AMET. “When the trial ended, it seemed that instead of being in a courtroom, we were in a football stadium with the teachers breaking out in song.

When instead, they are to educate our children. We are all crazy here.”

According to Erminio, the prison sentence imposed by the entrerriano court before the superior judicial authority will be appealed.

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This story comes about due to a G164B Grumman Ag-Cat in the deep ditch of a rice field in southern Mexico and I was worried.

About five days prior, I had met with a fellow in the central U.S. with the idea to ferry an Ag-Cat to Central America. He was part of a European Company investing in the isthmus between North and South America. I had partnered with them on the Grumman, as they needed a plane and pilot for control of the black sigatoka disease that attacks bananas. We met with the salesman for the aircraft. I looked at the logbooks and he was given a check.

It was dusk when I “took it for a spin”. It was my first time flying a biplane with an R-985 radial. I haven’t forgotten the flight. When I landed, one of the pilots of the operation mentioned full power isn’t needed with an empty Ag-Cat.

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The first day on my journey flying through the central U.S. from Missouri, I landed after dodging towers that disappeared into the overcast. The second day I skirted controlled airspace and landed at dusk at a small airport in the South. A sign at the selfserve fuel pumps said to put the money in a box. I was delayed the next day with low

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After a phone call to the weather people the next day, I flew over the border to Reynosa, Mexico. There must have been a football game on television, as it was a couple of hours before Mexican Immigration and Customs showed up to do the paperwork. By the time I was ready to depart the wind was 30 knots straight down the runway. The lady in the tower gave me the wind speed a few times. I finally I asked her to confirm the wind direction, she caught the hint and sounded relieved.

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I couldn’t resist a full power take off in the empty Ag-Cat with a 30-knot headwind. The biplane wanted to fly.

Along my route to Tampico, Mexico, there was dust from plowed fields up to about 3000 feet AGL. With limited visibility, I managed to make my way to Villahermosa, Mexico where I spent the night. The next day,

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failed just behind the propeller, which left the aircraft! I had been spreading fertilizer. I landed a “little hard” in a soft field and ended upside down. Exiting the aircraft without a scratch, I was glad to have been in an Ag-Cat.

I finally made it to my destination. Since that first introduction to the Ag-Cat, I’ve logged many thousands of hours in them and know firsthand to their ruggedness and inherent safety! On one occasion, the crankshaft

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I took off direct across the tropical jungles of south Mexico toward the coastline for Chetumal, Mexico. I had calculated on a sea breeze headwind as I approached the coast at Chetumal, but I didn’t know when it would start and when I would run out of fuel. The thought of fuel exhaustion returned to my mind many times while flying over the tropical jungle. Seeing a rice field amongst the jungle, I landed and bounced into a threefoot ditch. With the engine still running and no damage to the plane, I shut down the AgCat and dumped in the fuel from the jerry scans and waited.

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Horizon Digital Tach, B Model Windshield, Oil Filter, Wired for AG Nav Guia w/Light Bar, Excellent Fabric, Good Paint, Always Hangared! Call Curt 856-697-3300 Col. Joe Kittinger’s “Show Cat”, unique G164A+, 3945 TT, Sky-Writer / BannerTower, Less E&P $33K, as is haul-away, or 0-SIRAN A&E&P (270-SMOH R985) for $133K Call 870-759-1692 or email frank. kelly@ag-cat.com

1961 G-164 Ag Cat 600 HP, N10286, SN #86, TTAF 7210.34, TSMOH 463.24 Aero Engines, Ag 100 prop TSMOH 463.24, Frenco Mount, 80 gal. Fuel, 1” Landing Gear, 20” Wing ext. w/Hershey Tips, Wing Tip Strobes, Nav Lights, Bottom Wing Pulse Lights, SS Drop Airfoil Booms, CP 03 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, 3” Transland Pump w/Agrinautics 6 blade Fan, Grumman Gate, King KY97 Com., Garmin GTX320 Trans., “B” Model Windshield, Oil Filter, Wired for AG Nav Guia w/Light Bar. Excellent Fabric, Good Paint, Always Hangared. $100,000 Call Curt at 856-697-3300 1976 Grumman G164B Ag Cat, N48614, TTAF 15,900, P&W PT6A-20, HP 550 TT: 8000, SHI: 20. Prop Specs - Time: 900 SIRAN, Smoker, SATLOC GPS, 1- Vain Spreader, CP Nozzles, Weather Aero Fan, 25 Inch Transland Gate, Bottom Load Fuel, 80 Gallon Fuel, SS Booms, NAV & Strobe Lights, Goose Feet, A/C. Exterior: Ag Cat Yellow, 900 Starter Generator, $200,000.

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The fuselage is in perfect condition with all reinforcements factory installed. There is no sign of corrosion anywhere and you are encouraged to bring your flashlight and check it out. New battery installed Dec 2016. The spray system is in top condition. New booms (Dec 2017) from Transland have never had chemicals in them. The CP-03 nozzles & check valves have been overhauled with new seals & O-rings. New Agrinautics spray pump (Dec 2017) coupled to a Lane electric fan/ brake. Backup spray pump as a spare will be included in the sale. Transland spray valve, loader valve, and 2” quick coupler overhauled Dec 2017. Everything in the spray system is new or freshly overhauled so you will not have any problems in the coming season. I have taken this system over the string and the setup is in great spraying configuration. Included with the sale is a Transland SwathMaster spreader. Currently the plane has an Ag-Nav Platinum GPS w/flow control, but I would like to sell the plane with a Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow system & L7 lightbar. Other features: Single point fueling, StormCutters (Hersey Flying Service, STC, new April 2016) Tires, brake rotors & brake linings have only 30 hours on them, New tail wheel tire, Collins A/C, Smoker, New spark plugs installed, New life limited bolts in the landing gear & tail, 325 gal hopper, Set up for a handheld radio plugging into the external mounted antenna. (Easy 20+ mile transmitting range, and 60+ reception range), 126 gal fuel tanks, All glass in good condition, Windshield washer, Up to date Weight & balance, equipment list & AD list. All placards installed. Will pass an FAA inspection no sweat. Included with sale are all of my spare parts to keep you going, worth about $10,000. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1463 to see attached spec sheet for a list. Come out and look at this plane.

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1988 AT-502, N1004B, Available For SALE OR LEASE! S/N: 501-0022, TT 7816.4.

Available with “ZERO TIME” PT6A-34 Engine, s/n: PCE-57182, TT 13,834.5, SHOT 1.1, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA-30202, SOH 1121.4, (Aircraft converted from 501 to 502 on 10-3105 by Frost Flying Service) Hot Section Inspection performed by Prime Turbines., Has new 9800 hour spar cap’s, by Air Tractor. Annual due 4/1/18 Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=686 to see spec sheet for details.

Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights & weekends

602 Project Complete aircraft. We’ve disassembled our 1999 AT-602. It is in SW LA in a shipping container. Aircraft used in Central Africa to apply fungicides to banana plantations since 2010, (2400 hrs). Airframe, engine & prop have 6900 TTSNEW. Power section 2400 since light OH by Covington. Propeller 850 since Memphis Propeller OH & 5 new blades. Wings need the mod. of spar cap. Looking to sell complete aircraft or airframe only. We would also consider having airframe refurbished if we keep engine and prop. No damage history other than the occasional bird strikes on wings leading edges. All original logbooks are available. Maintained by A&P, following all SB from Pratt & SL from Air Tractor. Must move! Make offer! guillemd@bellsouth.net and/or lakeaviation@hotmail.com 337-5010504. Africa # GMT+1: 237-679-522-581 1992 AT-502 -15AG, TTAF 9792, only 227 hrs. since New Gear, Paint, Fuselage, Belly, Panels, Wings good till 17798.9 hrs., SATLOC Bantam W/FC, Wingman. Call 870-946-3509

2015 AT-802 -65AG Dual Cockpit, 2025 Hours TTAE SNEW, 2500 Extended Engine Warranty, Hemisphere G4, Flow Control, 7.5 inch Hydraulic Gate, Transland Dry Gate Controller, Dual A/C Condensers, MVP-50T, 308 Gallon Fuel, LED Wigwag Nose Lights, Smoker, Lane Brake, Hatfield S.P. Fuel, Stainless Steel Spray System, Stainless 3” Load Valve, Clock, Extra Paint Top Coat, Ag Laser Altimeter, Fiberglass Gate Box Fairing, Transland Wingman, Avionics Package, Brand New Factory Installed Aileron Bell Cranks (both wings), Fresh Starter Iran, Hot Section Inspection and Annual. Will not find a CLEANER or NICER used airplane!! Contact (Mr. Clean) Scott Rainey Cell: 1-731-446-5938, Office: 1-731-538-2926 Email: rainair@ ken-tennwireless.com

2000 AT-602....Cheap! 7650 TT, PT6A60AG 561 since hot, all new CT blades 10/2016, one owner aircraft, full logs.

Aircraft had fresh water incursion from hurricane Harvey up to trailing edge of wing. Engine did not get wet or cockpit.

George’s Aircraf t power washed all aircraft, ACF50 sprayed, engines ran and had compressor wash. Have A&P check out and fly out. Save 100k easily. $320,000 Also have 1999 with 9000 hours for sale $310,000 Call Walter at 619-322-1495

2012 AT-802 -65, 3400 TTAE, SATLOC G4 with flow control, Load Hog, SS booms and T-boom, 92 CP-11’s, 92 AFS check valves, Single point fuel, Lane brake & fan, Laser altimeter, 10 inch hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, A/C, heat, Smoker, Paint 8.5.

Always Hangared. Airplane will come with fresh annual and hot section. Available 12/1/17 $925,000 For more information call Trampas Johnson 870-684-2203 or 870-930-6556

2005 AT-602 -60, N85239, TT 5030, TT remaining spars 1470, TT remaining landing gear 1763, 16 hrs power section inspection, 1236 hrs full IRAN engine, 30 new FCU, 430.9 since new prop, SATLOC G4, Lane fan brake, Fast Start, CP Nozzles. $575K for AT or $700K for AT & business w/40 yr customer list. ronniebooker@ ymail.com

2006 AT-802A -67AG, 4730 hrs. TTSN E&A, 10” Transland gate, single point fuel, M3 SATLOC, new landing gear, red and white, working now. $685,000 Call Steve 239-860-2028

2015 AT-502B, N8002E, 1,260 hrs TT, -34AG, 3” Bottom Load, Single Point Fuel, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Elec.

Brake Gr. Adj, Smoker, Wingman & G4 w/ Flowcontrol.$735,000 For more info call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

1985 AT- 400 - 0638, N73084, AFTT 11,930, Equipped as follows: PT6-27AG: TSO: GG 7245; PS 6685, 155 since Prime Turbines split and test cell run, 155 since wings done by Air Tractor, Collins air conditioner, Del Norte GPS with flow, 5-blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum spray system, CP-09 nozzles, Night working lights, Single piece windshield, Single point fueling, Stainless steel camlocs. $315,000 Call 877-647-6325

1991 AT-401, TTAF: 9712 Hrs (Aprox 1000 hrs left on spar AD), Last Annual 03/2015, Geared Tulsa 1340 TSMOHE: 1710 hrs, 23D40 w/ Albatross Blades: 2564 Hrs (5 Year AD complied with 03/2015). Satloc Litestar 2, Crophawk 7, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, 4 Blade Weath aero Fan, VG’s, Digital Tach. Clean, well maintained Northwest airplane that comes with a run out core 1340 with accessories as well as some new parts that wear out such as bearings, tailwheel components, oil filters and brake parts. This airplane needs an annual and a different motor and it can be put right back to work, or it could be a great candidate for a turbine conversion. $118,000 Make an offer. 541-969-2062 2013 AT-802A-0522, N335QF, -67 AG, 3100+ Hrs TTAE, 323+ Hrs. H.S.I. w/new CT blades, full fire conf., Vondran Hyd gate, Wingman, Ag Nav GPS, single point fuel, comm radio, smoker, Lane electric brake & fan, white/red paint, 308 gallon fuel. Spray, Fertilizer or SEAT. $850,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com 2011 AT-802A-0415, N802TR -67 AG, 3741 Hrs. TTAE, 998 Hrs. since light OH, 0 Hrs. H.S.I. and prop reseal. Wingman, SATLOC Bantam, Fast Star t, comm radio, transponder. $850,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com 1995 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, 7600 TTSN, 10” gate, G4/Flow, New wing spar….No Trade…For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net 2017 AT-802A, 400 TTAF&E, -65AG, Loaded. $1,315,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

Several 2010-2013 AT-802 -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag.

Detailed maintenance. +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope.com.

2007 AT-802A-0259, N4265D, -67AG, 5400 +/- Hrs. TT, 2804 Hrs. since light OH, SATLOC Bantam, radio pkg, smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, factory heat & air, dual A/C condensers $695,000.

Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com 2014 AT-502B, 2,150 TTAF&E, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL, LOAD HAWG, LED, BANTAM, NDH $645,000 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281232-5401 2006 AT-802A-0233, N950HC -65AG, 669 0 Hrs . T T SATLOC B ant am w/ Intelliflow, Lane electric brake and fan, 300 Hr FCU, 2258 Hrs. since light OH. $675,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772461-8924 or mail@southeasternaircraft. com

2015 AT-802, N802PL, -65AG, approx.

510 hrs TT, Dual Cockpit, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, LED Pulse Lights, Dual Single Point, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., Smoker, Laser Altimeter, Dual Controls, Wingman, G4 w/Flow control & 7 1/2” Transland Hydraulic Gate w/Transland Controller.....$1,225,000 For more info call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 1999 AT-502B- 0580 N90375 -34AG, 8131 Hrs. TTAE, 1259 Hrs. since light OH, refurb, new wing spars. SATLOC Bantam with Intelliflow, Lane electric brake and fan, CP Nozzles, new tires and glass, refurbed fuselage. $475,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

1995 AT-502B, N60893, TT 8602, PT6A-34 TT: 13,804.9 SHOT: 188.4, Hartzell prop TT: 3682.2 SOH: 0.0 Annual inspection due 1/1/19. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 17,312.0 (in 8710.0 hrs.) Bantam SATLOC, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, CP Nozzles, A/C, Hopper rinse, Wingman, Smoker, Lane electric brake and fan, 38” gate. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends

1999 AT-502B-34AG, TTAF 7018, 38” gate, STC’d Wingman, Flow control, Factory air, Hatfield single point fuel, Reabe hopper/pressure gauge. Call Matt at 870-946-3509 AT-502B -34AG W/WARRANTY, 300 TT A/E/P w/P&W 5 year/ 2500hr warranty, load master 4 blade prop, SATLOC Bantam w/Intelliflow, A/C, cockpit heat, smoker, Reabe hopper quantity system, clear view canopy, AM safe shoulder harness, single point fuel auto fill, big fuel, Com radio, Load Hawg, Shadin fuel flow, Hopper rinse, CP11’s, 3” load, RCA Digital Attitude Indicator. No damage history. 4 bladed prop makes for great flying & load hauling, best 502 I’ve owned. Moving to bigger aircraft and need the room. Sell outright or trade toward low time late model AT-802.

920-205-5900 Dean

2015 AT-504 -34AG, 700TT A/E/P, P&W 5 year/ 2500hr warranty, Night Vision Goggle Certified(NVG), SATLOC bantam w/Intelliflow, A/C, cockpit heat, smoker, Reabe digital hopper quantity system, am safe shoulder harness, single point fuel auto fill, big fuel, Garmin com radio, audio panel, transponder, hopper rinse, CP11 nozzles, 3” load. RCA Digital Attitude Indicator, Fantastic trainer and spray ship. No Damage History. Just moving to bigger aircraft and need the room. For sale outright or trade toward low time late model AT-802 and cash. Call 920205-5900 2010 AT-802A, 2,990 TTAF&E, -67AG, FRESH HOT AND ANNUL $925,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2014 AT-802A, 802A-0579, TT: 1190, Satloc G4, Laser altimeter, 10” Hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Load Hawg, Single point fuel, LED nose lights, Sold with Fresh annual and HSI. $1,250,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870-8573744 aaron-agairaircraft@outlook.com

1996 AT-502B -34, TTAE 10,800, Wing spars good till 17,598, SHOT 693, Reabe canopy, M3 w/Intelliflow, Right boom shutoff, SS booms, VG’s, Mill spec stainless fasteners. Excellent cycles remaining and fire gate included. $280,000 Call Jim at 218-289-1999

1996 AT-402B, PT6A-28, 5946 TT, 4140 SMOH, 721 SHOT, Wings 7212 hrs. remain, Make offer. Call Doug Thiel at 559-665-7830 or 559-907-4241

Parting out 2016 AT-802A. Low time used parts. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 1981 AT-301, TT 15,734, Geared 1340 SMOH 128, Hydromatic Prop, Zero Time Wings. $170,000 Call Doug Thiel at 559907-4241 or 559-665-7830

2005 AT-802A, PT6 -67AG, 6500 TTSN, Wingman, 10” Gate, G4/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2009 AT-602 -60, 4050 TTAE, Fresh hot and annual at sale, 750SOH prop & OH prop governor, 2450 left on spars, new gear tires and brakes, G4 w/flow, side load fuel, CP11’s, comm audio panel and stereo, Dynon D2 EFIS, Lane fan and brake, Storm wire cutters. Asking $630,000 Blayne 956-642-6711 blaynerowland@ hotmail.com 1993 AT-401, 4,140 TTAF, 405 SMOH, AIR, BANTAM, SUPER BOOM, CLEAN $195,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1994 AT-502B, 11036 Hours Total Time, 558 Hours Since Complete Rebuild by Georges Aircraft, 558 Hours since new prop, 1 season on new SALTOC G4 w/ Intelliflow, 3111 Hours since new 9800 hour lower spar caps in 2008, 558 Hours since Hot and IRAN PT6A-34AG, AFS Check valves w/CP-11, Smoker. Call 308991-3432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net

1979 AT-301, ACTT: 8510, SMOH Eng: 1131 (Covington), SMOH prop: 572, Spars 5,074 remaining, Hydromatic prop, spin-on oil filter, engine driven A/C, metal tail, AmSafe belts, VG’s, M3 flow control, CP nozzles. $125,000 Richard 320-979-8326

2011 AT- 602, N5951B, - 60AG, 1951 hrs TT, 308 hrs SHOT, Hydro gate w/ Transland controller, Bantam GPS, Lane elec. brake, CP-09 w/stainless tip, standard fuel, load hog, side load fuel, smoker, A/C, Unicom.....$825,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

1985 AT-301, 7900 hrs. TT, 500 hrs.

SMOH ,200 hrs. SPOH, VGs, A/C, 126gal fuel, M3 w/flow control, CP11’s. $135,000 Call Blake at 940-781-6582

2010 AT-802A PT6A-67AG, TTAE 3150, SHSI 557.3, Hartzell Prop SIRAN 301.0, Annual inspection due 2/1/18, LED Strobes, New Gear at last annual, Air Conditioner, Heater, CP- 09 nozzles, SATLOC G4 w/IntelliFlow flow control, Wingman, 48 Volt Fast Start, Smoker, 10” Hyd. Transland-Del Norte Firegate w/Hemisphere Controller, Ram air inlet, Offset engine mount. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1991 AT-401 Clean and ready to work!

TTAF 5700, TSO Engine P&W 1340 34 4hrs (Covington Overhaul), TSO Propeller 527hrs (22D - 40 constant speed) Hamilton Standard. VGs, Ag Nav Guia, AutoCal II Flow Control, Bendix King VHF Radio, Engine cold air kit, Engine oil filter, Collins Air Conditioning, Cool Seat, 32 VariRate Nozzles. Too much to list. Call Ben at 403-336-1793 for more information.

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1000 TT, -65AG, S/S Cam locks, elec. brake gr. adj., smoker, Hatfield single point, G4 w/flowcontrol, Gate box, W i n g m a n . . . $1, 245 , 0 0 0 . Fo r m o r e information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213

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AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer.

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2015 AT-502B, 1,500 TTAE, G4, VG’s, CLE AN, NO DAMAGE, FRESH HOT. $660,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401 2000 AT-602, PT6A-60, 6000 TTSN, Covington Hot, New Spars, G4 w/Flow Control. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2012 AT 802A-0439, N20607, Approx.

3,100 TT, - 65AG, LED Nose Lights, Smoker, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj, Wingman, 7 1/2 Manual Gate Box, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, 380 Fuel, Fresh Annual & Fresh Hot w/Vane Overhaul....Price reduced to $800,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

2014 AT-504 , N173RH, Reduced to $700,000 All offers considered. Clean!!!!

Always hangared. Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG Only 200.2 TTSNEW, Hartzell H C- B 3T N -3 D/ T 102 82N S + 4 20 0 . 2 TTSNEW, Hub: HC-B3TN-3D, Blade: T10282NS+4, All Logs Since New, Garmin GNS-430, Com/Nav/GPS, Garmin GMA430 Audio Panel, Garmin GTX330, Hopper rinse tank system, Hopper never used chemicals or Fertilizer (Water only), Spray equipment included. Excellent air conditioning/Heater, Annual Due 05/31/2018, No Damage History, All ADs/SBs current through AD Revision 2017-19. Call Doug Snyder at 704-6621840

LIKE NEW! 2016 AT-802A -65. Delivered NEW in April 2017. 250hrs.TT, SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen, Intelliflow, Hatfield Fuel, 308 gal fuel, Steam Gauges, CP’s, Electric Fan brake. SS Camlocks, Comm/ANR. Price reduced to $1,370,000 OBO and will consider trade for clean 802 or 502. Call Chris at 701-866-2647

1991 AT-401, 3267 TSN, 782 SMOHE, M3 Satloc, Intelliflow, Very clean northern airplane! $235,000 Call Donnie Ripley at 830-275-1127 New 2017 AT-802A -67AG. Please call Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc. 1-800736-7654

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AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think.

NEW 2017 AT-802A -65 Dual Cockpit.

100 hrs. TT, SATLOC Bantam, G4 screen, Intelliflow, bottom load fuel, 308 gal. fuel, CPs, Elec Fan brake, Steam Gauges, Comm/ANR. Price reduced to $1,398,700 OBO and will consider trade for clean 802 or 502. Call Rod: 701-321-0767

2007 AT-402B, 3,870 TTAF&E, -34AG, G4, Hatfield fuel, VG’s Heater. $470,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2013 AT-602, 1,800 TTAE, FRESH HOT, G4, FLOW, NO DAMAGE. $815,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2001 AT-502B -34AG, TT 11228, hot section 1384, No damage history. Wings, Paint, New Landing Gear, Partial refurb in 2012. 3240 hours since wings done. VG’s, AFS check valves CP 11’s, SATLOC Bantam W/Intelliflow, Load Hawg, Smoker, Heater, and AC. Always Hangared! $250K OBO Call 662-873-7125

1991 AT-402 PT6-34, 11,650 TT, Engine 9,800 TT, 0 hrs. SIRAN Gear Box, 0 hrs.

SMOH Prop with new blades (times are approx. still working) WW, Bantam, Flow Control, Smoker, AC 1 yr. old, Digital Hopper Gauge, SS Booms & SS Spreader, PT 111 Tips, AFS Nozzles, Stripped & Painted 3/2016, 3 pc. Windshield, Wings due at 17,378 hrs., 0 hrs. SHS, available in December. Very Well Maintained. $325,000. Call Michael 229-881-1253 2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings.

Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. $500,000 Call David at 806-777-1892

1996 502B -34AG COVER GIRL, 9331 TTAE, Wings done @ 7386 next due @17,186, Fresh Annual, Prop Iran, Starter Generator overhaul, Extensive Hot Section, Fuel control and engine accessory gear box done year before last, SATLOC M3 w/flow control, New gear @ 8816.6 TT, Factory heat and air, PAR 200 Com/ Audio Panel, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, CP 09’s. This airplane was on the cover of the 2016 November issue of AAU!!! $370K Call 970-595-0946 2009 AT-802, N396LA, S/N: 802A-0331, PT6A-65AG, TTAF: 2127.8 hrs., ENGINE TT: 6022.5 hrs., 0 Since Hot Section Inspection, New paint in 2015, SATLOC G4 GPS, Reabe hopper qty system, Aero LED pulsing nose lights, Load hawg, 10” hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Smoker. Aircraft will be sold with fresh annual. $865,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870-857-3744 aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com

AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-by-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer.

2014 AT-502B, PT6A -34AG, 850 TTSN, Loaded! NDH. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net 2014 AT-402B, 1,750 TTAF&E, 3 Piece W/S, Smoker, Heater, Lane Brake/Fan $570,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1989 AT-502 N10126, 14,012 TT, PT6A -34AG 16,683 TT, 1223 SHOT, 3583 since Light Overhaul by RT Turbines w/ new CT Blades, 2775 hours since last gear box inspection, Fuel Pump and Fuel Control replaced May 2016. Equipment: Cascade inlet, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow flowmeter, Air Repair hydraulic gate system w/smart cylinder. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1181 to see spec sheet for details. $280,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

2004 502B -34AG, 4185 TTAE, 1179 SHOT, Heat, A/C, Lane fan and Brake, Single point fuel, Bantam with G4 screen, Intelliflow, Smoker, 164gal. fuel, CP-11TT nozzles, Comm transponder. New paint. $465K OBO. Will consider possible trade for low time Ag Truck or Brave. Call Rod at 701-321-0767

1979 AT-301, N8764S, R-1340 -AN1, approx. 9770 hrs TT, short tail w/good fabric, Ag Nav Guia w/flowcontrol, new aluminum booms, CP-03, smoker and 126 gallon fuel. $80,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

1993 AT-502, Available For SALE OR LEASE! Available with “ZERO TIME” PT6A-34 Engine, N198LA, Airframe TT: 10,065.2, Engine TT: 10,708.2 Cascade inlet, G4 Satloc, New paint, Smoker, WAG A/C, Hopper Rinse, 38” gate, Wingman, CP Nozzles. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1054 to see spec sheet for more details. $445,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1999 AT-802, 8065 TTAF, -67AG with 6195 TTE, 280 since hot, FCU and flow dividers, 800 since prop IRAN, new motor mounts, 150 on new mains, SATLOC M3, single point fuel, Wingman, would consider 400 or 500 gallon airplane in trade. Price reduced to $575K Call Donald Dierks at 870-673-1821

1997 AT- 602 - 60, 8800 TTSN, New Wings, GPS w/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2018 AT-802’s, AT-502XP’s, AT-502’s and AT-402’s available in the spring. Please call Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc. 1-800736-7654

1997 AT-602 N50738, s/n: 602-0448, TT 11,055.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A - 45R s/n: PCE-84148, TT 30,424.0, SOH 15,445.3, SHOT 713.8, Hartzell Prop HC-B5MP-3, s/n: EVA-2147, TT 6300.0, SOH 2444.7, SIRAN 494.5, Annual inspection due 4/1/18, Eddy current inspection due at TTA of 13,055.0, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 13,569.0, Since power section IRAN: 0.0 (by ProTurbines) Has upper aft longeron kit installed, Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies Has Concord sealed batteries.

Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=685 to see Spec Sheet for equipment. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends

2018 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213

Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com

2018 Air Trac tors, all models, call Southeastern Aircraft Sales at 800-4412964 to reserve your slot!

1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Engine w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydro prop 0 SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501 hrs ago, Main gear has 292 hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, Stainless steel booms, New paint in 2013, Fresh Annual $130K 601-201-9497

1988 AT-502, W-34AG, Fresh Annual & Hot Section, 13,000 AFTT, Engine 14,278, TT 3633 SIRAN, 0.0 SHSI, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-D 630 hrs SOH, Spar Caps 5300 hrs remaining. Good Hopper & Glass, Wingman, Landing Lights, Alum Booms, CP’s 38” Gate, Lane Adj Fan w/ Electric Brake, Satloc G4 w/Flow Control, VG’s, Hopper Rinse, Paint is 2 years old. $325,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field 229-924-2813

Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 987-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com

AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

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1972 Cessna Ag Truck, TT 5643.2, Fresh engine: SMOH 8.9 hrs, Engine TTSN: 2482.5, Prop TTSN: 492.4, Annual: 9/18/17, A/C is rigged out for Banner Towing. Booms, pump, etc, crated, goes with A/C. $123,900 Call Ely Ag Helicopter Service 110744 S 4570 Rd Sallisaw, Ok 74955 918-605-1038 or email elyjd66@ yahoo.com

Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com

Air Tractor 502XP: Go to work hauling a full 500 gallons all day, every day. Even when temperatures soar, the 502XP can power you through more acres in less time, with less effort. Quiet 4-blade prop.

867 horsepower PT6A-140AG engine.

Rebalanced airframe. Larger fin and rudder. From nose to tail, it is a remarkable combination of power, stability and productivity. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the 502XP. Ask about special Air Tractor financing available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

Several 2006-2012 AT-802A -67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance.

Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

1979 AT-301 PRICE DR A STIC ALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED! 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Will consider trade for a 402 or 502. Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344

1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Satloc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

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1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. $120,000 Call Kevin at 785-386-8875 1970 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, TTA 7388, TTSN 221, SATLOC. Currently flying. $79,000 Call Gary or Kevin at 785-6263344

1974 Cessna Ag-Truck A188B, 5689.8 TT, Eng 1213.8 TSMOH, 206.9 STOH, 106.9 TTSN Prop, Hyd Liquid Gear, Spreader, GPS, Crop Hawk, Horton, New Tires. Call Kurt at 616-291-5808

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2013 AT-802A PT6A -67AG, 3100 TT, Full fire configuration, set up for spray, fertilizer or SEAT, Vondron hyd gate, Wingman, Ag Nav GPS, single point fuel, CommRadio, smoker, Lane electric brake and fan, white/red paint, 308 gallon fuel.

PRICE REDUCED to $850,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG (750hp) 3,000 horas desde nuevo, 750 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, SATLOC G4 con INtelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificial, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible, broches de acero inoxidable. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca accidentado, con su certificado de Aeronavigabilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Agosto, 2017. $630,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 4 0 0 h p, Ro b e r s o n S TO H L , 3 B l ad e w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, S m o k e r, D r o o p B o o m s w/ C P ’s , Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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1978 Ag Wagon - IO 520 -D engine, SMOH 525.6 hours, TTAF since new 7542.6 hrs., Bantam GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control and Wing fuel tanks. Clean old Cessna. Purchased to get my son ag time. He is now flying my turbine and have no need for the Cessna anymore.

Contact Chris at 662-822-4278 or Phil at 662-390-7056.

1982 PA36-375 (400HP) 5687TT, 1320 SMOH 1459 SPOH, SATLOC LiteStar, Lane electric brake, smoker, flagger, King Ky92 Comm, King KT76A trans, CP nozzles. $150,000 or possible trade for low time AT-502. Call 605-870-2697

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1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 362 since HSI, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/ glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$?

This is it!! PRICE REDUCED to $265,000!

Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-6861794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 7642 Total Time, 388 since Overhaul engine, 0 since Overhaul 3 blade Propeller: 275 gal hopper, JAS Gate, Agrinautics pump and fan, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with AFC check valves and CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, com radio, electric turn and bank, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi and retractable night working lights, NEW Dyna Nav VEKTOR GPS, left entry step, good paint, tires & glass. Annual at sale.

This aircraft is one of the best flying and performing Super Braves we have ever experienced! PRICE REDUCED to $150K. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

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1966 Cessna Ag Wagon A188, 4184 Total time with 1130 SMOH and 574 SPOH. Aero fan, CP11 nozzles, SATLOC lite, smoker and automatic flagman. Call Rex Kelley 308-214-1516

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 6000 TTAF, 625 TTeng, 550 TTprop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. $125,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091

DROMADER 1991 M18A Dromader, 3200 hrs. TT, Engine 900 hrs. TT, Perfect turbine conversion, 750 hopper, Airframe is in excellent condition. Willing to trade Call Dusten at 605-680-9935

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1982 PA-36-375 Turbine Brave, 7050 Hrs. TT, PT6A-20A Engine 9037 TT 1065 TSOH, New Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D Prop, New wing spar caps, fresh paint and glass, Reman hopper, Comm radio with transponder, Souther Field Aviation tur bin e co nve r sio n, Fre sh ann ual . $325,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation,229-924-2813

Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp.

Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

1966 Pawnee PA-25-235, N4494Y, 2690 TTSN, Lycoming 0-540-B2B5, 380 SMOH, McCauley prop 985 SMOH, M-3 GPS, spreader, all AD’s, flagger, annual 08-17.

Always hangared! $70,000 Call 309-7594826

1964 PA-25 -250 Pawnee, TT 7281, engine 509 SMOH, 509 on new Stits Poly-Fiber, Satloc Lite, stainless booms, new Agrinautics pump, spreader, all AD’s complied with. Selling because upgrade turbine fleet. Clean northern airplane! $74,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call Joe at 308695-0551 or 308-697-3677 1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing/taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. $210K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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THRUSH WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450 LINDLEY

2004 Thrush 550 -45, 4642 TT, 4552 SMOH Engine, 411 Since Power Section OH, 411 SPOH. New Main gear at last annual. 29,000 HR wings, Fast start, Am-safe inflatable harnesses, M3, Intelliflow, Hatfield auto fuel, VG’s, Dual landing lights, Comm radio, AFS check valves, CP’s with swivels. Excellent per forming acre eater. Ver y clean airframe. 448,000 obo. Reasonable offers considered. Call 701-370-2640

1999 S2R-T34, N524SL, Model Number: PT6A-34, TSO: 0.00, Total Time: 12,195.3, Wings: Avenger Spar Enhancement Kit, LoadMaster 4 Blade Propeller , Single Point Fueling System, AG-NAV 2 GPS, Air Conditioning. $550,000 Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@ turbinesinc.com

1996 Turbine Thrush. PT6-45, 2482 hrs.

SMOH, 1320 hrs. SHOT, 5 bladed prop, M3 SATLOC touch screen with flow control, night work lights. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1403 to see spec sheet. Price reduced to $330,000 Call 602-377-2416

2015 Thrush 510P -34, 1410 TTSN Engine & Airframe, G4, Intelliflow, Hatfield auto fuel, Reabe hopper gauge, LED navs/ strobes, LED leading edge lights, Dual landing lights, PAR 200a comm, stainless booms, AFS check valves, CP’s with swivels, Stainless steps, Chrome control stick, 2500 hr engine warranty, 29,000 hr wings. Excellent equipped 510. Located in ND since new. Never had a spreader on it. Call 701-370-2640 Reasonable offers considered.

2000 660 Thrush -65 Pratt, 8600hrs.

TTAF, Engine: 0hrs. since light overhaul - EXTENSIVE WORK DONE TO ENGINE! Prop: 0hrs. since IRAN, Fuel Control Unit: 0hrs. since IRAN, Starter Generator: 0hrs. since over haul, Load hog, fast start, flow control, heat/air, side fuel w/ auto shut off, hopper rinse, no damage history, low component times. Fresh annual & fresh hot. 318-237-7088 1978 AYRES S2R, N4872X, TTAF 8815, P&W 60, Hamilton Standard 12D40 2 Blades, New Oil Cooler, New Prop Governor, Wing Extensions, SATLOC M-3 Touch Screen, CP-03 Nozzles, New Tires, Lane Electric Brake, Smoker, Spring Tail Wheel, 400 Gallon Hopper, 78 Gallon Fuel, A/C, New Propeller Gov’t. $120,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

2017 Thrush 510P, 280 hours TTAF&E PT6A-34AG (2,500 hour/5 year warranty) All Thrush base model equipment included Plus...Installed Options: Satloc Bantam GPS w/L7 light bar and Intelliflow, Cascade Pressure Cowl Inlet, Hatfield Single Point Fuel (with Auto shutoff), Leading edge LED lights, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Custom Metallic blue and silver paint scheme MVP 50 glass cockpit display and much more! Available immediately, Call for special pricing! ASI JET is a Thrush Dealer and Service Center and we take trade-ins! ASIJET.COM or 952-941-6255

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FROST FLYING INC. The 550 Thrush of fers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www. thrushaircraft.com

1978 S2RT34/400 THRUSH (750 SHP) 8900TT/3843 since O/H, 360 since IRAN and 28 since HSI & FCU O/H/ 512 since O/H propeller with new blades: 400 gallon hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, TJet nozzles, SS 10 vane spreader, 2” left side load, extended wings, 192 gal fuel, Cascade pressure cowl, 29” tires, spring steel tailwheel gear with 5.00x5 tire, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and night working lights, air conditioning, smoker, SATLOC LiteStar II GPS, good tires/fabric/glass/paint. Fresh annual. 1200 hours remaining on wing spar caps. Price reduced to $239,000/ Make Offer. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com

www.frostflying.com 2018 Slots Available ....................................................................................................Call 2015 AT-802, N802PL, -65AG, approx. 510 hrs TT, Dual Cockpit, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, LED Pulse Lights, Dual Single Point, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., Smoker, Laser Altimeter, Dual Controls, Wingman, G4 w/Flowcontrol & 7 1/2” Transland Hydraulic Gate w/Transland Controller.................................................................................................... $1,225,000 2015 AT-502B N8002E, ~1,260 hrs TT, -34AG, 3” Bottom Load, Single Point Fuel, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj, Smoker, Wingman & G4 w/Flowcontrol ................................................................................................................. $735,000.00 2015 AT-802A, N804RA, approx. 1000 TT, -65AG, S/S Cam locks, elec. brake gr. adj., smoker, Hatfield single point, G4 w/flowcontrol, Gatebox, Wingman ............. $1,245,000

2015 Thrush 510G Airframe: 750 hours TTSNEW, Engine/Propeller: 750 Hours TTSNEW. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chrome-moly steel spar caps, Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive over turn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, Dual 24 – volt batteries, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow flow control, Load Hawg, Single Point fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights. **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255 Best Classified Buy 478-987-2250.

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2012 AT-802A, N20607 Approx 3,100 TT, -65AG, LED Nose Lights, Smoker, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj, Wingman, 7 1/2 Manual Gate Box, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, 380 Fuel, Fresh Annual & Fresh Hot w/Vane O/H ................................... $800,000 2011 AT-602, N5951B, -60AG, 1951 hrs TT, 308 hrs since HOT, Hydro gate w/Transland controller, Bantam GPS, Lane elec. brake, CP-09 w/stainless tip, standard fuel, load hog, side load fuel, smoker, a/c, Unicom ............................................................... $825,000 Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories

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Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

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

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

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

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2010 Thrush S2R-T34, N7024J, TTAF: 3711, No Damage History. Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCE-PH05801), HP 750 , 3711 since factory new, 0 since Hot Section. Prop Specs: Hartzell 33TN-3D (SN BUA31718), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: Bantam GPS, Flow Control, CP Nozzles, SS Booms, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading Edge Lights, NAV-Lights, Strobes, Smoker, SS Spreader, Excellent Exterior and Interior.

Annual completed 2-2017. $565,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. thrushaircraft.com

1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super Conversion, Very Clean and well cared for aircraft.

Air fr ame: Approx. 4 675 hours T T, Approx. 1000 remain on Wing Spar Cap. Engine/Propeller: 75 hours Since E XTENSIVE Hot Section (Ark ansas Turbines) 1675 Hours Since Super-1 Conversion, Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3875 Hours TT, 1100 SMOH, approx. 475 hours Since new Blades. Equipment: Bantam GPS, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel (both sides), Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, Tinted windows, Mesh seat And MORE! Next Annual due 11/18! New Batteries 6/17, Overhauled Ignitor Box 6/17. $424,950 **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer.

We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

2013 Thrush 510G, 1700 Hrs. TT, dual cockpit, dual control, CP11, Smoker, Com radio, load hog, single point fuel, leading edge lights, VG’s, hopper rinse, G4 flow control. Well maintained. $700,000 Possible Lease. Call Justin at 270-2933325 2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 2400, Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCE-PH0851) HP 750, Since Hot Section: 0. Prop Specs: Hartzell B3TN-3D (SN BUA32808), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: MVP Glass Panel, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, Winglets, AM-SAFE Seatbelt Air Bags, SS Booms, Smoker, SS Spreader, Vortex Venerators, Leading Lights , NAV- Lights, Strobes. Excellent Exterior & Interior.

Annual completed 2-2017. $665,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

1999 Thrush S2R-G6, N4002U, Serial: G6 -151DC [FULL DUAL CONTROLS IN REAR COCKPIT] TTAF: 3,927.4 hrs., TPE331-6-252M, Satloc GPS 99.5, 18 ft. Stainless Steel Booms, Crophawk, PM1000II two place intercom, New A/C, KT 76A Transponder, 32 CP-11 TT flat fan nozzles, 32 AFS check valves, KY96A Comm Radio, Lane Fan Brake. Annual completed August 2017. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1199 to see spec sheet for more details. Price reduced to $320,000 Call 956-202-2094

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1979 G o e r i n g T h r u s h , Tu r b o m a x crossover TPE -331 -5, 525 Gallon, 950 hrs. since refurbish on AF, new prop and SHOT. Gearbox completely gone thru this season. Lots of time left on wings & lots of cycles remaining on engine. SATLOC Bantam, Big Fuel & Vgs. Empty weight is 4600 lbs. so airplane is a real performer.

Flies and performs great. Will have fresh annual soon. Craig at 870-926-6354

1979 S2R-T34, N455JM, Total Time: 13,688.6, LoadMaster 4 Blade Prop, Wings: Vor tex Generators, Strakes and Delta Wings, Wing Tip Extensions, SATLOC Bantam GPS and Intelliflow, Hopper: 500 Gal, Load Hawg, Record Inlet, Harbour Air Conditioning, TSO: 757.4 GG / 757.4 PS, $460,000 Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@ turbinesinc.com

1970 Geared Thrush S2R, Available for immediate sale! TTAF: 6798, TTSMO Engine 454 hrs. 1340 Radial Albatross Geared Prop 470 hrs., Bantam GPS L7 Lightbar, Flow control, Lane Electric brake, Air Conditioning, VGS, 400 gallon hopper, Extended wings, CP Nozzles, Servo tabs on Ailerons, Hangar stored.

Great looking airplane ready to go. Call Brent at 306-227-3980

1996 Ayres S2R-T34, N2243J, TTAF 8352.0, Engine(s) P&W PT6A-41 (SN PCE-80183) HP 850, TT 16,645, SHOT 357.0 Prop Specs: Hartzell HC-83TN-30 (SN BUA-19511) Time 1623. Equipment List: New Wing Spars Installed, SATLOC Bantam w/IntelliFlow, Smoker, Air Conditioner/Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Cool Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, Boom & Nozzles. $425,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

1977 THRUSH SR2, $395,000, 400 Gal with PT6-34 converted to Turbine 350 hours ago by Valley Aircraft. Airframe TT 5086.2, Engine 2800 SIRAN/Light OVH, 350 on Prop SNEW. 4800 hrs remaining on wing spars. MVP-50 Digital Instruments, M3 Satloc with flow control and touch screen, Air Conditioning an Electric Heater. Will be sold with Fresh Annual.

Aircraft located in Yuma Arizona, Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during ag maneuvers.

The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net

1992 S2R-T34 DC TT 7200 hrs., PT6A-41 TT 7200 hrs., 2200 SMOH, 700 SHSI Prop 0.0 SMOH. Dual cockpit with observer seat, quick star t A/C, SATLOC M3, KY196A Comm, Crophawk 7B, Converter, 30,000 Wing Spars installed 900 hrs. ago.

Fresh annual. Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, 229-924-2813

New 2018 Thrush 510P, 510G or 710P aircraft slots available for 2018! All options available! Call for Pricing and availability!

ASI JET is an authorized Thrush Dealer and service center for North America!

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R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

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R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

2001 American Champion Scout, 2010 hrs TT, 12 hrs SMOH, Engine and CS Prop, 180 hp, LR Fuel ( 70 gal), April Annual, IFR, Wide Rear Seat, Cargo Door, All Garmin Avionics, $159,000 Call JD Ely, Ely Ag Helicopter Service 918-605-1038 or email elyjd66@yahoo.com Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome.

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Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer.

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ENGINE - PISTON Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 Lycoming 540 Narrow Deck Crankcase repaired and certified. Good thickness!

For a PA25 235 or 250 $2,800 Call Sandy Ullrich at 918-245-6092 Super Nice R1340 Ag Cat FWF Installation.

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Running great & dry, 1025 SMOH, 40 STOH, Beautiful 12D40AG100 -2 w/ 29 -SOH. $53,000 AmAg: 870 - 886 2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.

R985-14B, PRICE REDUCED to $36,900, 270-SMOH, 0-SIRAN Convington. For more information contact AmAg: 870886-2418 (2489)FAX or Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $66,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478 - 987-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com

Pr at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 Fo r S a l e ! *FIREWALL FORWARD FOR Ag Cat* Engine has 1068.8 SMOH, Prop has 2078.8 SMOH, Includes all accessories; cowling, engine, prop, logbooks and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Storm Aeronautics. Asking $30,000.

Please call 308-368-5556 for details

ENGINE - TURBINE Cascade has a complete 850SHP STC kit with engine built up and ready for installation on your AT-502 or AT-502B aircraft. This kit is complete with prop, MVP-50T glass panel display, new upper instrument panel, 850SHP Prat t & Whitney PT6A-41 engine, all new cowling, new engine mount. Power to perform and never download again. $335,000 for the complete kit with engine. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 to make your AT-502B perform like an AT-502XP! Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-67AG, TSN 2897.

For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG, Approximately 4000 hrs TT, Fresh Hot Section, 0 time since IRAN on Gear Box. Great cycle times remaining! $170,000 For more information call Bill at 979-257-6695 PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill at 979-257-6695 PT6A-34AG, Serial Number: PCE PH0173, TSO: 0.0, CSO: 0, TSN: 4324.0, CSN: 4378, TSHSI: 0.0 See spec sheet for more information or call United Turbine at 305-885-3900 850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: Call for the bes t pricing on your PT6A Engine Par t s & Rot ables. Cont ac t s ales @ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381.

United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www.

UnitedTurbine.com N E W PT6 -11, 15, 3 4, 6 0, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Garrett TPE-331-10-511M , 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718 or 979-533-1720 Day or night Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami. com.

Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27, P-50935, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”.

Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682.

850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available - PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A-65AG 314 TSN; PT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-67AG 2851 TSN Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@ covingtonaircraft.com Universal Turbine Parts 4 ea PT6A-27/-28 TSO 0(4), 3 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0(3), 1 ea PT6A-35 TSN 2849, 5 ea PT6A-41 TSO 0(3), 239, 384, 12 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0(8), 826, 2631, 2660, 3729, 4 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0(2), 1916, 2997. We also buy PT6, JT15D, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition. Call Stacy Hollis Phone: (334) 315-3517 Fax: (334) 361-0290 or e-mail shollis@utpparts.com or sales@ utpparts.com TPE331-1-151A, P-92092C, 1521 HSI, Fresh L3-GBI / CB / SBG / PG / Nozzles, RCs 4634-4179-3755. Price reduced to $109K. For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-34 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Starting at $29.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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EQUIPMENT - BOOMS SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A . Aircraf t Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for.

Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com Custom Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com

EQUIPMENT - NOZZLES 44 used Davidon atomizers and booms for sale. Booms measure 16 feet & 6 inches.

All atomizers in excellent condition. Lost spraying contract. $14.000 Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 For Sale : Complete set of P&W fuel nozzles for Dash 60 Ag Engine. Call Stan Jones at 308-883-0047 Rotary nozzle set for sale. Great condition!

Only used 3 months. Versatile with any boom. Lost spraying contract and need to sale. Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KN OWLEDG E ABLE SALE S PEO PLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800-4375319 Sky Tractor LLC Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.

Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance.

Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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EQUIPMENT - PARTS Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters.

See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands.

Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.

EQUIPMENT - SPREADERS 41” SSF 13 vane spreader, fresh overhaul

by SSF, looks almost new. $4,000 Call 573-225-8019 Swathmaster Stainless Steel Spreader fits small Transland Gate Box Small Throat excellent for Granular, Cover Crop and Seedling Applications. $3,250 Call Terry at 605-448-8372 or 605-448-2856 Grumman dry spreader for sale. Good condition! $750 OBO call Aaron Meyer at 308-367- 6538 or email ameyer@ windstream.net TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H EL P YO U!!! E XCEL L ENT PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794, parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360 or www.johnstonaircraft.com.

Ask for our catalog.

Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer.

Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 STAINLESS STEEL SPREADERS & REPAIR - STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. In business for over 30 years. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreader, standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster. Call for more information.

800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232

New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution.

TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

EQUIPMENT - PUMP SS All-Flo 2” NTP Diaphragm Pump P/N # SP-20, 180 GPM 2” 316 Stainless Steel/ PTFE Engineered for maximum fluid and chemical compatibility & freeze free operation, ranging from clean fluids to slurries, to solids applications. Bolted design provides ease of maintenance and leak free operation. NEW Price $5700 Selling 2 New in the box at $4000 each one used for $2500. Details: Air Inlet 3/4”, Weight 146, Max Flow 180 GPM, Max Air Pressure 120 psi, Max Solids 1/4”, Max Suction Lift Dry 13 ft, Max Suction Lift Wet 26 ft . Call Tanner at 701-520-0229

EQUIPMENT - SUPPORT Handler IV Mix Tank, 230 gallon tank, 6.5 HP Honda, 3 inch pump with jug rinser. $2400 USD Call 863-467-7777 or email sunniand@wildblue.net

FINANCE Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today!

GPS - DYNANAV Like new factor y reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009 NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FASTER and HIGHER TECH. DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

GPS - SATLOC Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319

New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC SATLOC G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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HELP WANTED Provincial Airways is based in Moose Jaw and Rosetown, Saskatchewan. We are currently seeking 2 professional pilots to join our team for the 2018 spray season. These positions are full-time seasonal. Anticipated start date is June 20th 2017 through to September 20th 2018. Successful applicants must be willing to work beyond the anticipated end date, if required. Canadians and Landed immigrants with all requirements will b e given f ir s t pre ference b ut foreigners may apply. Requirements: Canadian Commercial Pilots Licence or equivalent, CAT1 Medical or Valid Class One Medical, Saskatchewan Aerial Pesticide Applicators Licence, Alberta and Manitoba Aerial Pesticide Licence would be an advantage, Clean safety and accident record, Proficient in AG NAV GPS systems, Minimum 750 Turbine Ag Hours.

Other Requirements: Applicants must be CAIR insurable, Must be able to maintain journey logs as required by Transport Canada, Applicants must able to complete other duties related to the position, deal with staff and customers in a professional manner, Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English. Wages will be $40 per hour based upon a 40/hours week, workers compensation provided.

Interested applicants can provide resume with experience and references via email Rosetown@provincialairways.net Or mail to Provincial Airways, PO Box 1635 Rosetown SK SOL 2V0 Ph 306 -8823830 or Cell 306-630-8870 (James) All persons meeting the aforementioned requirements are encouraged to apply.

L o n g Te r m S e at Av a i l a b l e . G r e at opportunity awaits young, eager pilot looking to get a start in the ag business.

Willing to train the right candidate who is looking for a long term seat. Must be willing to relocate. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1340 or fax to 478-352-0025 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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Starting at $29.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Clayton Air Service Ltd is seeking 2 Professional Helicopter Ag Pilots for the 2018 spray season. Will be Flying a Jet Ranger. Requirements for position: Commercial helicopter license required.

Endorsement on Jet Ranger not required but is considered an asset. Turbine experience preferred, but not required.

Must be committed to entire season, or have made and agreed to prior arrangements. 2 positions from June 1 2018 through to Sept 27 2018. Turbine experienced pilots will be given preference, based on hours and experience, 500 hrs agriculture spraying operations required. If no suitable candidate will be found. Training will be considered.

Training, mentor ship, and/or apprentice program will be considered for the right individual. Provincial pesticide licenses are an asset. Job duties are completing aerial application on fields across Saskatchewan and occasionally other provinces. Current aviation medical.Strong ability to adapt to changing situations and maintain a positive attitude with customers, co workers, and supervisors. Strong communication and problem solving skills. Proficiency in English reading and writing. Capable of operating Satloc guidance systems or equivalent. Must be insurable through our insurance company. Accommodations and vehicle provided during employment. Wage $60/hr 40 hours/ week Bonuses based on performance, workers compensation provided. Accommodations and vehicle provided. Contac t:Clay ton Rempel Clayton Air Service Ltd. Box 87 Leask SK S0J 1M0 Phone: 306-497-7401 Fax: 306-466-9994 Email: applyclaytonairsk@ gmail.com

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Clayton Air Service Ltd is seeking 4 Professional Turbine Ag Pilots for the 2018 spray season. Will be Flying Newer Model Air Tractor 502B. Requirements for position: Must be committed to entire season, or have made and agreed to prior arrangements. 4 positions from May 16 2018 through to Sept 11 2018. Turbine experienced pilots will be given preference, based on hours and experience, 1000 hrs being a valuable experience target.

Training, mentorship, and/or apprentice program will be considered for the right individual. Provincial pesticide licences are an asset. 1000 hrs aerial application experience preferred but not required. Job duties are completing aerial application on f ields across Sask atchewan and occasionally other provinces. Current aviation medical. Strong ability to adapt to changing situations and maintain a positive attitude with customers, co workers, and supervisors. Strong communication and problem solving skills. Proficiency in English reading and writing. Capable of operating Satloc guidance systems or equivalent. Must be insurable through our insurance company. Accommodations and vehicle provided during employment. Wage $60/hr 40 hours/ week. Bonuses based on performance, workers compensation provided. Accommodations and vehicle provided. Contact: Clay ton Rempel Clayton Air Service Ltd. Box 87 Leask SK S0J 1M0 Phone: 306-497-7401 Fax: 306-466-9994 Email: applyclaytonairsk@ gmail.com

Midwest operator has AT-502 seat available for the 2018 fungicide run.

Experienced ag pilots send resume and references to lescady@yahoo.com PM Dusters located in Chico, California is looking for an A & P mechanic, IA preferred, but not required. Ag plane and UH-1 Huey experience required. Email resume to porterwade@yahoo.com or contact Wade at (530) 570-9412.

VersaAir Ser vices in Manhattan, Ks is currently searching for a turbine helicopter ag pilot to fill a seat for the 2018 season. Young, motivated pilot that has 500 hours ag time is preferred. If this sounds like you then please apply at jsutton@versaair.com or call at (316)8821540, ask for James!

Operation expanding in East Central Kansas looking for pilot-manager for new location. Must be willing to perform most functions of the business not just a pilot.

Turbine time in 402 or 502 with 2000 plus hrs. is needed. Salary plus potential for business ownership. Send resume and references to KSpilot_1@yahoo.com Full time position in the El Reno area. Must have minimum of 2000 hours 402 turbine time. Guaranteed salary plus bonus.

Health insurance provided. Position available immediately. Please contact Tanner Escott at (405) 255-8748.

Pilot wanted for large Midwest turbine operation. Late model thrush and air tractors. Season will be June - early September. Paid housing with acre pay varying on experience. Please email resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1422 or fax 478-352-0025

IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.

C a n ad i a n Tu r b i n e P i l o t Wa n te d Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with over 64 years of service, requires 2 Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/802. Job Duties: Fly a fixed wing turbine Air Tractor safely and efficiently, Work with customers and ground support crews in a professional manner, Be available when conditions are optimum, Per form elementar y maintenance and servicing on aircraft, Maintain journey logs following Transport C a n ad a g u i d e l i n e s . C e r t i f i c at i o n s Required: Canadian Commercial Pilots License, Alber ta and Saskatchewan Aerial Pesticide Applicators License, Valid Canadian Medical Certificate. Skills and Experience Required: Minimum 2500 hours of agricultural turbine aerial applicator experience of which 1000 hours must be on a Turbine Air Tractor, Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, Capable of operating SATLOC GPS systems or the equivalent, Clean Flight Record, Insurable through our Insurance Company. Wage/Salary: $50/ hr based on 40hr/week, overtime with remuneration, Wages based on acres sprayed, acres sprayed in a season depend upon weather and farm economy. Workers compensation provided. Benefits and relocation expenses provided. E-mail resume including references to info@ kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd Taber Airport Box 4361 Taber, Alberta, Canada T1G 2C8 Phone: 403-223-8245 Fax: 403-223-1314

Experienced AgJet Ranger Pilot Needed - $60-80K depending on experience.

Accommodations provided. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1453 or fax to 478352-0025

Progressive family owned company in search of 802 pilot. Full time seat. Pacific Northwest. Current, well maintained aircraft. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1417 or fax to 478-352-0025

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YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2017 AT-802A, 400 TTAF&E, -65AG, LOADED ............................................................$1,315,000 2010 AT-802A, 2,990 TTAF&E, -67AG, FRESH HOT AND ANNUAL ................................$925,000 2013 AT-602, 1,800 TTAF&E, FRESH HOT, G4, FLOW, NO DAMAGE .............................$815,000 2015 AT-502B, 1,500 TTAF&E, G4, VG’s, CLEAN, NO DAMAGE, FRESH HOT ................$660,000 2014 AT-502B, 2,150 TTAF&E, Bottom Load Fuel, Load Hawg, Led, Bantam, NDH ........$645,000 2014 AT-402B, 1,750 TTAF&E, 3 PIECE W/S, SMOKER, HEATER, LANE BRAKE/FAN ....$570,000 2007 AT-402B, 3,870 TTAF&E, -34AG, G4, HATFIELD FUEL, VG’S HEATER...................$470,000 1993 AT-401, 4,140 TTAF, 405 SMOH, AIR, BANTAM, SUPER BOOM, CLEAN ..............$195,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$66,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED ..................................... $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VANE SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ....................................................$9,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROP HAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ........................................... $CALL$

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Looking to employee experienced pilots on Air Tractor 802 or turbine Thrush 550P for a minimum 3 consecutive fire fighting seasons in the Mediterranean region.

Each fire season is 6 months. We offer competitive salary, house and car. Please submit your CV to aviators@hotmail.gr Attention: Mr. Paphitis Experienced ag pilot wanted for the Texas panhandle area. Looking for a self-driven, long term pilot. Full benefits available. Applicant needs to have herbicide experience and be able to work independently. Send resume to gkrech@ wilburellis.com AG PILOT INSTRUCTORS WANTED: Have a little time before the season starts?

We are looking for Ag Pilot Instructors (Fixed Wing-CFI’s with Minimum 3 years Ag Experience) willing to teach the next generation of Ag Pilots how to be safe Ag Pilots and give back to the industry!

Train to Ag Pilot Minimum standards established by us. Above average pay for above average instructors. Flexible training schedule. We ask for two week commitments at a time. Plan for the Fall and Winter also! Send resume to: bevsons@gmail.com or 772-285-5506 Need full time AT-802 pilot in Idaho. Call 208-431-6678 AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics.

Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com

Looking for ag helicopter spray pilot to f l y Ro b i n s o n R4 4. Co m m e rcial rotorcraft rating required. Send resume and references to Josh Lofton at josh@ siagsource.com or call 618-697-4208.

INSURANCE THE COLE AGENCY, INC. Specializing In: Aerial Applicators, Helicopter Operations, Pleasure & Business, Commercial Aviation, Airpor t s, Life Insur ance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots, Health Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots. When it comes to placing aviation insurance, you need to work with an insurance agent who specializes in that field. At the Cole Agency we make sure you receive the best aviation insurance packages, at the most competitive price. At the Cole Agency we don’t just talk aviation, we are pilots as well. When insuring aircraft, picking the right aviation specialist first is important.

The limited number of aviation insurance companies will only deal with one agent at a time during the year. You want to make sure that you have a reputable aviation insurance specialist who works with these companies and underwriters every day to represent you, your aircraft and business. Give us a call. Cole Agency Inc.319 Walnut Street Montezuma, Ga 31063 478- 472-2010 478- 472-8694 fax kevin@thecoleagency.com www. thecoleagency.com INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net.

HARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford.”-Randy Hardy.

Centrally Located in Wichita Kansas since 1995, Hardy Aviation Insurance ha s a s tron g his tor y in the ae r ial application industry by tailoring the best comprehensive plans to fit their client’s specific needs. Prompt, courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application industry.

Hardy Aviation Insurance has expanded coverages beyond aviation insurance to include: Homeowners, Auto, Marine, Life, Farm & Ranch, Long-Term Care and Business Insurance. Call 1 800 7216733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www. hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com LIMA BRAVO AVIATION - Your one stop Agency for all your Aviation Insurance needs. By providing Aviation Insurance only, we can focus on just the products to meet your needs. We are “Pilot’s Insuring Pilot’s”, and as a former Ag pilot, we certainly know your insurance needs in the Ag business. Our goal is, “always give you the coverage you need at the lowest possible price.” Bob and Lee Blankenship are the owners of Lima Bravo Aviation. We are excited to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary as an Independent Agency. Lee Blankenship has been an agent in Aviation Insurance for 8 years. Call her today to discuss your insurance needs at 386-589-0322 (O) 352-821-0287 (F). Visit our website at www.limabravoaviation.com and like us on Facebook, Lima Bravo Aviation, LLC Insurance Agency

DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK INSURANCE DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs.

We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com

MISCELLANEOUS Bruce’s Custom Cover for an AT-401, 502 or 602 model - Brand New, Never Used!

Asking $350 Call Ward at 402-871-0039 or email wacii@prestox.com Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and extremely simple solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick ac tion W ing nut C AMLOC aircr af t grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com

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2011 AT-802A-0415 N802TR -67 AG 3741 Hrs. T.T. A & E, 998 Hrs. since light OH, 0 Hrs. H.S.I. and prop reseal. Wingman, Satloc Bantam, Fast Start, comm radio, transponder ...................................................................................................$850,000 2013 AT-802A-0522 N335QF -67 AG 3100 + Hrs T.T. A & E, 323 + Hrs. H.S.I. w/ new CT blades, full fire conf., Vondran Hyd gate, Wingman, Ag Nav GPS, single point fuel, comm radio, smoker, Lane electric brake & fan white/red paint, 308 gal fuel. Spray, Fertilizer or SEAT. .........................................................................................$850,000

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Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D A N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com

HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025

PT6 Engines ready for immediate shipment 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 478-9872250 or agairupdatemarketplace.com

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift!

For more information call 478-987-2250 or agairupdatemarketplace.com

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Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478987-1836 Historical Video Productions.

Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit www.agairupdatemarketplace.com

D e S p a i n Co l l e c t i o n C u s to m i z a b l e Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or.agairupdatemarketplace.com

OPERATIONS FOR SALE OR WANTED 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 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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Call Stacy Hollis - Engine Sales Phone: (334) 315-3517 | Fax: (334) 361-0290 shollis@utpparts.com | sales@utpparts.com Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com

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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

Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506

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AG Aircraft parts in stock!

Discounts ranging from 25% to 85% off!

New surplus aircraft parts in stock for: Cessna, Piper, AG Cat G164A/B-600 and many others, fixed and rotor wing!

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We Buy Worldwide! Inventories of new parts for almost anything.

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Established Turnkey AG Operation for sale. Multiple crops and mosquito control.

Located at 51A Hawkinsville, GA. Well maintained and equipped. 1975 Ag Truck, 60x40 drive through shelter with adjacent 18x40 Mixing/Storage Shed. S/S Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, S/S Spray System Except Pump, 30 CP-03’s, 4 Rotary Nozzles, Locking Tailwheel, Steerable Big Wheel, VG’s, A/C - No Heat, Tinted Glass, Hardwired ANR, Beacon Strobe, Wingtip Strobes, NAV/INST/Landing Lights, Hopper Light $180,000 For current times, details and photos call Jimmy Coody at 478-2853731 Aerial application business for sale.

Turn-key opportunity to provide aerial application services to agricultural and forestry industries in the Southeast and Midwest. Well-maintained fleet of helicopters and ground vehicles.

Established in 1998. $3.5M. Facility on 5.27 acres also available for separate purchase. Call or text for information.

Blue Sky Properties 352-339-1153 For Sale - Aerial Agricultural Application Business, 16.41 acres of real estate, 2,300 ft of surfaced runway, 30’X30’ shop, 3 phase power, well, office & equipment, 2 forklifts and runway registered with FAA. This business has been operated by the same family since 1977. For an acceptable party, the book of business will be included. Located in the middle of a prime ag area. Paved road frontage, 40 minutes from Boise, ID. Build-able. 2 Ag Cats available SEPARATELY. 600hp & 450hp. $795K Call 208-850-8485

PARTS - AIRFRAME Se t of Super B Ag C at W ings. All metallized, large fuel capacity, fresh paint and ready to go! $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695 Set of rebuilt, remanufactured AT-402 wings. 0 time on new spars and large fuel capacity. $85,000 Call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695 Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

P l e a s e h ave p a r t n u m b e r s w h e n contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280.

Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com

Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft.

44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us www.comproaviation.com AgCat Frameworks Sale! From factory fixtures, installation ready. Also up-grades (Lo n g f u e l , C o o l - S e at s , H o p p e r s , Empennage, Wires, Mounts, Spare Parts & Dispersal Components). AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net We have a set of Wings off of a 2012 Thrush 510P with less than 1000 hours total time on 29,000 hour factory spars. Available for outright purchase or exchange!

Installation/Delivery Available! Asking $99,950 or Best Offer! ASI JET is capable of Wing Repairs, installing Spar Cap for Wing Spar AD compliance, extending fuel tanks, and much more! call for more details or to reserve your slot! **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyerWe specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255 PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-368-5556 FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used.

We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802.

Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-3685556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com

Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Storm Aeronautics 308-368-5556 Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com.

Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today.

Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft. com Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559- 686 -9360, e-mail: par ts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.

We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube.

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.

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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.

Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net.

Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero.

Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order.

Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com

PARTS - ENGINE Firewall Forward - Frakes conversion for a Super B. $30,000 Call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695 Starter Generator, part #23046-28 for a PT6 engine. OHC by S&T. PRICE REDUCED to $4,500! For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418 (2489)FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-368-5556 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138.

Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com

Thrush parts for sale! Ayres Metal Tail, Overhauled Fuselage Frame, Thrush Landing Gear, Flaps/Thrush, Ailerons/ Thrush, Fabric Tail Complete Heavy Flying Wires, -34 Pratt & Whitney Engine (2 each), Spar Cap Replacement. Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135.

E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com

SB+ & SC+ New H.D. AgriJet Conversions in stock and ON SALE. Installed or FWF Kits. Prices will never be lower!. Call 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com

LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885

PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer

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The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

For all your Air Tractor parts needs call 877-715-8476, email farmairparts@ mymctc.net or visit our website www. farmairinc.com Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

Manual control or GPS variable rate ready.

Integrates into existing hydraulic systems.

More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

PROPELLERS Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 3D40 6101 Blades Ham Standard 3 bladed.

Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul.

TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair. com

Q UA LIT Y PRO PELLER S FO R SA LE : 22D40AG200-2 OHC................. $27,500 22D40-6533A12 OHC................ $27,500 12D40AG100-2 OHC................. $23,500 12D40-6101A12 OHC................ $23,500 12D40AG100-4S 375-SOH........ $18,500 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH.......... $18,500 2D30AG100-2 OHC .................. $22,500 HC-B3TN-3D/T10282N+4 New...Call for price.HC-B3TN-5M/T10282N+4 New...

Call for price. AmAg: 870 -886 -2418 (-2489 Fax)Ag Cat Sales / Service since 1971frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

SEAT WANTED Looking for late model turbine seat in irrigated area. 10,000 plus accident free hours. Experienced in Thrush, Ag Cat, AT-301, AT-402, AT-502A&B, AT-602 and AT-802. California license and rice experience. References available upon request. Email blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1464 or fax to 478352-0025 Good day everyone! I am looking for my first pilot seat. I have completed training at Flying Tigers Aviation and loaded for a season. I am well aware of the risks involved in letting someone have their first seat, however I am ready to prove to an operator that I can use my strong work ethic and related skills to perform the job well. I can answer phone calls and emails at any time. Resume available upon request.

Byron Northington 662-279-4379 Byron. northington@gmail.com

Souther Field Aviation, Inc. FOR ALL YOUR MAINTENANCE & PARTS NEEDS

AUTHORIZED THRUSH SALES AND SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS DISTRIBUTOR

Export Experts Authorized Turbine Brave Conversion • Transland • Covington Engines • Ag Nav • Turbine Conversions • Single Point Fueling

• Agrinautics Pumps & Valves • Wag • Cascade Conversions • TracMap

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Frankie Williams - President —frankie@southerfield.com Paul Pearson - Parts & Maintenance —parts@southerfield.com Stephanie Williams - Exports —stephanie@southerfield.com

223 Airport Road, Americus, GA 31709 Phone: 229-924-2813 Toll Free 866-924-2813 Fax: 229-924-4356 www.southerfield.com

STATE OFFICE OF THE GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION

Experienced Turbine Pilot Available - Part Time, Full Time or Short Runs. Available with or without plane. Text 417-392-1138 or email ckj@choctawtel.net Low time pilot looking for seat. Call 806930-6446 Looking for my first seat for the 2018 season. I did my aerial application training at Eagle Vistas in Arcadia, Florida. Strong farming background in cotton, soybeans, corn, and milo. Hard worker and willing to relocate. References available upon request. 662-836-6626 Husband and wife team, both experienced ag pilot s, looking to work and f ly together for an operation with two open pilot positions. Both have a variety of experience and are active leaders in ag aviation organizations. Email coppick@ gmail.com for more information.

Looking for my first ag seat in 2018. I do have simulated ag training and a turbine transition in my logbook. Safe pilot, team player, dependable, and willing to relocate. Ground crew experience. Call or text Blake at 662-279-9411 or email bnorthington_06@live.com for more info and references.

Seat Wanted - 1000 hours of turbine time and 1000 hours of radial engine time.

Willing to relocate after March 2018.

References and resume available upon request. call Gary at 620-290-8405 Ag Pilot / A&P seeking an opportunity with a reputable operation. 979 TT, 645 Ag, 80 Turbine. Herbicide Experience, E x te nsi ve Far m B ack rg ro u n d . Ag Aircraft Maintenance Experience. NAAA member. Relocation possible. Resume with References Available. javiation@ icloud.com

OUR KIT IS AN FAA APPROVED AMOC TO AD 2009-26-11 AND AS SUCH TERMINATES THE AD AND ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.

Contact Eugene Shanks, Sr. for more info: 979-533-1720 or 979-532-1718

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Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com

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We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264

Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www.

RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774.

Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service.

Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100 HOUR OR 90 DAY WARRANTY. Now That’s Peace Of Mind!

Call Now 1-800-441-2964

EASA 147 training center for mechanics, 96 hours theory and practice. Flight school with FTD level 2 (EASA) simulator.

Simulation for fire OPS. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com

AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Storm Aeronautics 308-368-5556 Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 FAA repair station for all ag equipment.

Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller B alancin g with Chadwick H e lm u th engine printout equipment. Jef fries 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.

Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www. eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772285-5506

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