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Transition to the Turbine

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Transition to the turbine

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Flying Tiger Aviation comprehensive Turbine Transition Course

2015 AgAir Update Open House & Hangar Party highlights December 4, 2015

Tauá Biodiesel Takes steps to improve applications

Pratt & Whitney Canada demonstrates support for agricultural industry: Launch of new engine rebate program

Valley Air Crafts of Tulare, California Now a TracMap GPS dealer

2015 NAAA Convention highlights December 7-10 • Savannah, Georgia

GE Aviation makes announcements at NAAA Convention in Savannah

6 From the Cockpit 8 Calendar of Events 9 AgAir Mail 34 The Hopper 36 Classifieds On the cover - (file photos) AgAir Update gets an up-close and personal look at Flying Tiger Aviation’s Turbine Transition course. See story page 12.

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from the cockpit

Record-breaking convention for NAAA The National Agricultural Aviation Association wrapped up its 49th convention and exhibition in Savannah last month. Like years before when the convention was held in Savannah, attendance records were broken and everyone I spoke with had a fabulous time. I know we stayed busy at AgAir Update’s booth.

Friday night, prior to the convention, AgAir Update held its third Open House and Hangar Party in Perry, Georgia. This event, too, has grown each time. We served 225 plates of barbecue and some did not get to eat! We may have been short on food, but the beverages were plentiful. Additionally, Eddie Byrd’s band was fantastic, playing music from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

People from all over attended. We had guests from Canada, South Africa and Brazil, as well as from nearly every agaviation state. It was humbling to see the crowd.

I would like to thank Air Tractor, Souther Field Aviation and Thrush Aircraft for placing their aircraft on display during the hangar party. Air Tractor had its

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502XP, AT-802 and AT-504 on hand.

Souther Field Aviation had its Turbine Brave conversion for all to see and Thrush Aircraft had its 510G Switchback, 510G Summer Tour aircraft and 510P Dual Cockpit aircraft on display.

Having seven ag aircraft on display added much to the party. Many people arrived early in the afternoon and had the opportunity to view the aircraft, as well as talk with the pilots. The event allowed for a relaxed comrade where business was not the main topic of conversations.

NAAA will hold its 51st annual convention in Savannah in 2017. AgAir Update plans to have again its Open House and Hangar Party the Friday prior to the convention. I feel sure all that were at the last one will return and I hope that those who did not make it will start planning to attend the next one.

Graham and I will be attending multiple state trade shows throughout the U.S. in the coming months, as well as those in Latin America later this year. I hope to see as many of you as possible, so please stop by AgAir Update’s booth.

After more than 20 years traveling in Latin America for AgAir Update, it has finally become time for Graham to experience this culture. Beginning in 2016, he will be attending with me the various conventions and excursions into Latin America. Even though Latin American ag-pilots speak a different language than English, there are very little differences when it comes to ag-aviation.

As we enter into another year, I am wishing for everyone to have a safe and profitable year in 2016. Until next month, Keep Turning…

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calendar of events January 4-6, 2016 LaAAA Conventionn Hilton Hotel Lafayette, LA Ed Krielow 337-230-9952 www.laaaonline.org

January 18-20, 2016 OkAAA Convention Embassy Suite Norman, OK Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org

January 6-8, 2016 TxAAA Convention Fort Worth Hilton Fort Worth, TX www.taaa.org

January 19-20, 2016 NE AAA Convention Dover Downs, DE Sandy Carter 609-820-7846 www.northeastaaa.org

January 7-8, 2016 MoAAA Convention Rays of Kelso Cape Girardeau, MO Mike Hall 573-649-2587 January 10-12, 2016 ArAAA Convention Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR Kelly Conley 501-372-4500 www.araaa.org January 11, 2016 AzAAA PAASS meeting Custom Farm Service Stanfield, AZ Brittany Armstrong 520-705-9692 www.azagav.org January 14-16, 2016 MsAAA Convention Beau Rivage Casino/Hotel Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com

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January 25-26, 2016 AMAA Convention Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 www.montanaarialapplicators. org January 27-29, 2016 NM AAA Convention Inn at the Mountain Gods Mescalero, NM Wade Berry 575-640-7258 www.nmagaviation.org February 1-3, 2016 SEAF Convention Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, South Carolina www.flagaviation.org/seaf February 7-9, 2016 NC AAA Convention Embassy Suites Raleigh, NC Mike Rivenbark 910-279-7069 ncagaviation.com

February 12-15, 2016 NAAA Spring Board Meeting Hilton Old Town Alexandria Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 15-17, 2016 NATA Convention Ramada Inn, Kearney, NE Judy McDowell 402-475-6282 nata@windstream.net February 18-20, 2016 Canada AAA Convention Fairmont Empress Victoria, BC, Canada Jill Lane 780-413-0078 canadianaerialapplicators.com February 23-25, 2016 TriState Convention Sioux Falls Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel Sious Falls, SD Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (ND) 701-642-5777 Andrea Goeble (SD) 605-690-3477 Theresa Stieren (MN) 952-226-5874 May 27, 2016 International Crop Duster’s Day June 14-16, 2016 AAAAustralia Convention The Marriott Surfers Paradise Phil Hurst Tel: 02 6241 2100 Fax: 02 6241 2555 www.aerialag.com.au

June 22-24, 2016 SINDAG 2016 Botucatu, Brazil www.congressosindag.com.br October 7-9, 2016 NAAA Fall Board Meeting Orlando, FL Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org

December 5-8, 2016 NAAA 50th Annual Convention and Exposition Long Beach, CA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org January 8-10, 2017 ArAAA Convention Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR Kelly Conley 501-372-4500 www.araaa.org January 12-14, 2017 MsAAA Convention Beau Rivage Casino/Hotel Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com February 17-19, 2017 NAAA Spring Board Meeting TBD Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org

agair mail they think aircraft would be expensive) not to mention paying 250 people to fly them and the illogical logistics.

drones I read the linked article in BBC News, http://www.bbc.com/news/ technology-34944136, about a drone capable of spraying.

Beverly Berry Eagle Vistas LLC Arcadia, FL Hello Beverly No, I had not seen this article. With a 22-pound load (less than 3 gallons), it would take 250 of them to equal an AT-802 payload times $15,000 for each drone = $3.75 million for drones, (I don’t see why

Maybe one day, but not any time soon will ag-aircraft be replaced.

They are not even thinking within the right parameters.—Bill

missing Hello Bill. I have not received my November issue as of 11-21-15.

I do not know what is happening , but I use to receive my copy the first few days of the month. This happened not long ago and as soon as I received a replacement copy from your office, the first copy arrived within a couple days. It appeared not opened, so

flyin At Fairview Fly-In last Saturday. This 40% model actually sprays, has operable flaps, rib stitching and is incredibly accurate in detail. Owner is from Guthrie, OK L.J. McCray Manchester, OK Hey Joe; Thanks for thinking of AgAir Update. The Pawnee was the first ag-plane I flew, eventually owning one for back up to a new turbine Thrush, thinking I’d save money on the small fields. Didn’t work out like that, sold the Pawnee.

Should have kept it and sold the turbine (1980).

I am assuming Fairfield is in OK.—Bill

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I assume no one read it and then sent it on. It is almost like the post office sent it by mule train, or someone there threw over in a corner for a while, until they got ready to deliver. Any suggestions?

Don Euton Katy, TX Hello Don; Hope all is well with you, good here. Just to let you know how our USPS works for the taxpayer (regardless what they say about not taking taxpayer dollars), for the last two months, my subscribers in Brazil received their AAU before I got mine at home. I just got my Nov

edition last week. If you can wait, let’s give it until Friday’s mail run.

If you haven’t got it by then, let us know by emailing me directly and we’ll send out another copy to you.—Bill

change Hi, Bill! Hope all is going well at the NAAA convention again this year. Someday I would like to attend your open house on the way down, but that big trip from South Dakota was not in the cards this year.

I noticed in the ‘Calendar of Events’ of AgAir Update, the SDAA coordinator has not been updated. We do miss Laurie a lot, but we are also glad Andrea is back in charge again, so I thought you should have her contact information for your records.

John Barber Pierre, SD Got it, John. Thanks. Will get updated asap.

You missed a big party. Lots of fun had by all.—Bill

party I want everyone there at AAU to know that Sandra and I had a great time visiting with several old friends that we hadn’t seen for many years and making many new friends there also while at your hangar party. The food was really good and the fellowship was fantastic!

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Thanks a bunch to the men and women at AAU that made our visit such a good experience.

God Bless, Carlin and Sandra Lawrence Carnegie, OK Hello Sandra and Carlin; We are all pleased that you were able to attend AAU’s Open House and Hangar Party. We sure got a lot of kudos! But, free food, drink and music will do that! Jokes aside, we had a really good time ourselves and loved seeing our many friends in the industry. Plan on coming back in 2017! —Bill

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Transition to the Turbine

by Graham Lavender Flying Tiger Aviation’s comprehensive Turbine Transition Course explores the envelope of high-performance agricultural flying In the late 1990s, E. Edwards Barham, a former Louisiana state senator and Robert A. McCurdy, an ex-navy pilot, CFII and seasoned ag-pilot, found themselves with a diverse fleet of agricultural aircraft after their boll weevil eradication effort came to a close in Northeast Louisiana.

Barham and McCurdy immediately developed the idea of a comprehensive agricultural aviation training facility.

The men sought to utilize their aircraft to teach new and aspiring ag-pilots.

For over 15 years, Flying Tiger Aviation has been accomplishing this task, while Robert A. McCurdy remains their primary instructor for the Turbine Transition program. E. Edwards Barham passed away in 2014, ushering in Lawrence “Mo” Rolfs to take the reins of the school.

Rolfs holds degrees in business, political science, philosophy, as well as a plethora of other professional and military certifications. Mo is an ATP, CFII, MEI and holds pesticide applicator’s licenses for Louisiana, Oklahoma, Michigan and Texas where he worked as an agricultural pilot in a turbine Thrush.

AgAir Update was invited by Flying Tiger Aviation to attend their Turbine

Transition course, and to tour their new facility in Bastrop, Louisiana.

When asked about the relocation from Rayville, Louisiana, Rolfs said, “Northeast Louisiana has the demographics that make it an ideal location for the intersection of agriculture, aviation, engineering and information technology. The region has a rich history in all of these areas with the first aerial application flight occurring here. The largest concentration of aerial application pilots in the world is in the Mississippi Delta.”

Their move also brought together a partnership with Louisiana Delta Community College. This partnership has developed standardized instructional courses for pilots, creating the Louisiana Aerial Application Center of Excellence, or LAACOE. LAACOE is the first program of its kind to feature training for manned and unmanned aerial application systems that support agriculture and other fields, such as the oil and gas industry.

The Flying Tiger Aviation Turbine Transition Course is divided into three intensive days of ground instruction and flying. The first half-day is ground instruction with Robert McCurdy analyzing the characteristics of the dualcockpit Thrush powered by a PT6A15AG engine. The syllabus is reviewed and an initial course test is given over aircraft systems and engine management, emergency conditions and procedures.

Flying Tiger Aviation has retro-fitted a golf cart with a SATLOC LiteStar II GPS system to familiarize the student with GPS operations before they get into the cockpit.

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The first flight of the course occurs at a relatively high-altitude (2,500 AGL) for ag aircraft. Basic maneuvers are done to increase the student’s familiarity and confidence with the aircraft: power-off stalls, minimum controllable airspeeds,

turns, etc. The second flight takes the student a little further to the edge of the Thrush’s performance envelope, with repetitive accelerated stalls, crosscontrolled stalls and skidding crosscontrolled stalls that simulate dangerous conditions that a newly minted ag pilot may encounter.

After each flight, numerous landings are performed utilizing various techniques for short-field, soft-field and rough, unimproved field conditions.

The second day begins with a critique of the student’s first day’s performance, with McCurdy’s suggestions for improvement. Time is spent revisiting maneuvers, followed by a progression of maneuvers into the field for the remainder of the course.

While empty, wingovers and the different application flight patterns are discussed then performed. GPS utilization comes after the student demonstrates a solid understanding of the fast-moving turbine aircraft performance and idiosyncrasies. The remainder of the second day is practicing handling the aircraft with simulated applications and flight patterns.

The dual-cockpit, dual-controlled 510 Thrush utilized by Flying Tiger Aviation is powered by at PT6A-15AG engine.

The third and final day of Flying Tiger Aviation’s Turbine Transition program begins with a quick demonstration of all the previous course material. Afterward, the aircraft is loaded with 375 gallons of water. The remainder of the course

is multiple, loaded aerial application flights, complete with GPS tracking and critique. The conclusion of the course covers emergency dumping techniques and recoveries.

Upon completion of the Turbine Transition course, students receives a thorough critique of their performance during their time at Flying Tiger Aviation. Robert McCurdy gives an honest and teachable run-down of each day and each maneuver, complete with a scaled-grading system. The printed critique offers the student something to refer to and improve upon.

The future looks very promising to the staff and students of Flying Tiger Aviation. The school has recently added a new course to its program that focuses on training rotorwing agricultural pilots.

This program should be available by early 2016.

Robert McCurdy, Flying Tiger Aviation’s chief flight instructor explains light bar indications during a standard ag turn.

The Turbine Transition Course at Flying Tiger Aviation allows students to place the aircraft in situations they normally try to avoid and by doing so, learn recovery and avoidance techniques that will make them better and more proficient turbine ag-pilots.

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Tauá Biodiesel Takes steps to improve applications

by Alan McCracken Tauá Biodiesel is an agribusiness company located near to Paranatinga, Mato Grosso farming an area of 120,000 hectares (300,000 acres) of which 75,000 hectares (187,000 acres) were planted with soybeans and 35,000 hectares (87,000 acres) of second crop of winter corn. Their goal is to utilize modern equipment and technology to increase production and also to expand operations by renting additional land. I was invited to the farm to conduct a training session on application technology to improve results with fungicides and insecticides using Air Tractors, as well as instruct on how to calibrate an Ipanema for aerial seeding.

Water quality: The quality and effectiveness of any application depends very much on the condition of the water with respect to its hardness, pH and organic material. It is very common to find “hard” water containing high levels of calcium typically when water is pumped from a deep well in areas of limestone. The presence of a high level of calcium can greatly reduce the effectiveness of many agrochemicals due to the positive cations “Ca++” (positive ions) that can neutralize the chemical product, especially products such as glyphosate.

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This will result in “run-off” and a waste of chemical. The agronomist should only use the minimum amount of acid to reduce the pH to a safe level. For fungicides and most insecticides this means a pH range of 4.0- 6.5. Herbicides can be applied with a lower pH.

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Effect of agrochemicals on the pH: A number of agrochemical products also have the effect of reducing the pH. For example, one formulation of Lannate (methomyl) reduced the pH of the spray solution to a value of 1.0. If this product was mixed with a fungicide, it would be neutralized in a few minutes.

Recommendation: Utilize a suitable product such as phosphoric or citric acid to reduce the pH to a level that matches the product being applied. For example, if applying fungicides or insecticides add sufficient product to reduce the pH to approximately 6.5. If applying glyphosate, the most economic choice is usually to reduce the pH to less than 4.0 to almost

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Be careful if using any product that has a dual function to lower the pH and contains an adjuvant! Such products can be very convenient and may perform very well when the foliage is dry, but can result in severe losses due to “run-off” when the leaves are wet after rain or with a heavy dew.

Preparation of chemicals and design of mixing tanks: This subject is often neglected and many times pilots have problems with blocked filters, nozzles or “bypass” valves due to undissolved solids or contamination from plastic caps and sealing rings from product containers. A simple tank with a Venturi is usually not suitable when mixing various products, especially when using dry flowables and a number of suspension concentrates.

Spray deposition tests and number of droplets collected: Many product labels recommend a minimum number of droplets/cm² and in general agronomists are under the

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However, it is much more complex and requires experience to obtain meaningful results.

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During my work with Taua Biodiesel, I demonstrated the use of small mirrors within the crop and on the ground to collect spray droplets. Mirrors offer a number of advantages over water sensitive cards including may be placed on the ground to determine how much chemical is being wasted! All droplets collected on the ground represent wasted chemical. In addition, mirrors can be used to determine the “life” of spray droplets, confirming they did not evaporate en route to the target.

Furthermore, mirrors can indicate the efficiency of spreading on leaves.

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Adjustment of rotary atomizers on multiple aircraft: How many atomizers should be installed on an aircraft? This depends on aircraft type, airspeed, spray volume and droplet size desired.

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blade angles according to the flying speed and the spray volume. In simple terms, when an aircraft flies slower, the fan blades must be adjusted to a more acute angle to maintain the required rpm to obtain a similar droplet spectrum. For example with the two AT-502 aircraft, one pilot preferred to fly slower than his companion pilot. This meant the atomizers had to be adjusted to a different blade angle to obtain the same droplet size; an angle of 45 degrees for one aircraft and 55-60 degrees for the other. The angle of the atomizer blades is also dependent on the length of the fan blades.

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Pratt & Whitney Canada demonstrates support for agricultural industry with launch of new engine rebate program Purchase of a new PT6A-34AG-powered aircraft results in $35,000 USD customer rebate

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is further supporting agricultural operators by launching a new engine rebate program for PT6A-34AG-powered aircraft. Customers of new PT6A34AG engines installed on new Air Tractor or Thrush aircraft will receive a $35,000 USD rebate paid directly to them.

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The PT6A-34AG rebate program, which was announced today, is one of several current P&WC initiatives tailored to the agricultural industry. P&WC also launched its new PT6A140AG turboprop engine selected to power Air Tractor’s new AT502XP aircraft. In addition, P&WC received Transport Canada authorization for field testing of PT6A-34AG engines in Brazil this spray season with S10 and S500 Type B biodiesel comprised of up to 10 per cent bio content.

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Valley Air Crafts of Tulare, California now a TracMap GPS dealer During the NAAA Convention in Savannah, Mike Schoenau of Valley Air Crafts and Colin Brown of TracMap finalized an agreement for Valley Air Crafts to be one of TracMap’s North American dealers.

Colin said he is delighted to have Valley Air Crafts as a new dealer. Every year their sales volumes keep growing, “But we know we have a gap in our dealer coverage and having Valley Air Crafts centrally located in California is great for us and our customers,” said Colin.

Mike Schoenau, who is also an Air Tractor dealer, is looking forward to being able to provide his customers with a GPS system that is well liked and reliable. “I already have customers who speak highly of the TracMap system they have in their planes and its good to be able to provide a system that matches our reputation of supplying high quality parts and service” said Mike.

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Initial design was undertaken at PZL Mielec under Soviet chief consulting engineer R.A. Ismailov and Polish designer K. Gocila. The agricultural equipment was developed jointly by the Aeronautical Institute at Warsaw and the Soviet Research Institute of Special and Utility Aviation at Krasnodar.

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2015 zoomed by! It seems every year the velocity of time intensifies. The effects of climate change must be increasing the rotational rate of the earth. I’ll bet if I had a pony tail and an earring I could get a big government grant to study the phenomenon. I’ll probably have to hide my U.S.M.C tattoo somehow on days when I wear my psychedelic tank top. Then again, maybe I’ll just admit I’m getting older. The world ain't spinning faster, I’m just thinking slower. That’s okay, I’m in no hurry.

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Normal people start thinking about college funds. Ag pilots, in comparison, start looking at training planes. I wonder if they might one day make a SATLOC that’ll fit on a tricycle?

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The early days down South Editors Note: Each month, AgAir Update will feature an excerpt from Low & Slow, An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation written

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Early Regulatory Problems Early in its lifetime, Finklea Brothers began experiencing regulatory problems.

Aircraft, licensed by the manufacturer, could be flown by unlicensed pilots as long as they remained off the limited airways of the day. As business increased, the firm apparently began using pilots who were not entirely legal.

The CAA began hounding the company and the operation remained in hot water from the standpoint of pilots and certain technical maintenance procedures.

Consequently the firm, along with most of the very early operators, considered the CAA more an enemy than a friend.

Finally, in desperation, Jimmy and Aubrey made their position clear by

J.O. Dockery at Pardeeville, Wisconsin, standing by Stearman 450 HP plane equipped with Burnham venturi sprayers. Photo courtesy of J.O. Dockery.

erecting a large fence around the field with a locked-gate. On the gate was hung a sign that read: "Transport Pilots, CAA People, and Dogs Not Allowed!"

Lee Abide recalls a dodge that was used when an inspector paid a surprise visit and the planes were out flying. "Snooks" would casually climb up on the wing of a grounded Waco and set an empty five gallon can on top of the center section.

This was a signal for the pilots returning to the field to land on a farm strip until the coast was clear. When the inspector left, Snooks would take down the can and the birds would come home to roost.

By the late 1930s, the Finklea operation was probably the largest such firm in the country. The company was grinding and bagging its own calcium arsenate, having made a deal with Procter and

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Gamble in Cincinnati for equipment and raw materials. A plant was set up and the dust produced, but as boll weevil infestation flourished, some farmers began complaining that the dust was ineffective, although it appears that there was nothing actually wrong with the material. This was simply a case of having to use an inherently inferior insecticide. But serious business losses occurred.

In addition, accidents became more frequent, especially among the younger, inexperienced pilots. Two fatalities, one involving pilot Louie Shores, occurred in an area designated as a federal airway and, from then on, federal authorities cracked down hard in an apparent attempt to close the Finklea business.

These events, along with other problems that continued to develop and increase, finally brought on the dissolution of the firm.

Finklea Brothers Dusting Service had its days of glory and it should be remembered for advancing the industry

immeasurably, introducing hundreds of planters to agricultural flying and providing employment to many, many pilots. The company remarkably improved dispensing equipment and today most dry hopper installations are basically identical to those produced by the Finklea Brothers.

Even more, the firm provided a pilot nucleus that spread the formations of new firms all over the country, especially in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Many pilots who worked for Finklea set up their own operations. In Mississippi alone they included J.O. Dockery, Raymond Meeks, Joe Call, Joe "Eaglerock" Ours, Harold Bell,"Andy" Anderson, E.O. Champion, and Jimmy Holsenbeck. Joe Greer, formerly of Delta, also set up a Mississippi operation, as did Wes Gary of Belzoni, all using some Finklea pilots.

In Louisiana, some commercial dusting firms were developing as early as 1925.

That year, at Tallulah, Southern Dusting Company was organized with Eugene

Stevens and Arthur Gray as pilots. This company was not entirely successful and its short history was marred by accidents and fatalities. It was terminated in 1929, when Stevens left and entered the military.

Another pioneer service was organized in Louisiana in 1938 when Cecil Smith and Jimmy Yeates bought the Tallulah Airport and formed Smith and Yeates Dusting Company. The firm operated for several years, until World War II. Yeates returned after the war and ran it as Yeates Flying Service, before selling it to R.N. Graves, who changed the name to Graves Flying Service and successfully operated it for many years.

Good examples of “second­generation" operations were formed by J.O. Dockery and E.O. Champion. Large plantations were scrambling for services of crop dusting aircraft and there was an acute shortage of pilots and equipment during periods of high boll weevil infestation.

Near Clarksdale, Mississippi, King and Anderson Planting Company, one of the

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largest cotton producing farms in the world, prevailed rather easily on J.O. Dockery to set up an operation there, primarily for their own protection.

Dockery did just that, opening and maintaining a full-time business, utilizing the small commercial airport at the outskirts of the city. He also maintained an operation in his hometown of Stuttgart, Arkansas.

Dockery' s aircraft were Waco 9s, TravelAirs, Stearman C3Bs, and one famous "Bull" Stearman with a 330 horsepower J69. It was a beautiful monster and would carry 1,000 pounds!

Dockery recruited some first-class pilots, including Hugh Mitchell, Edward "Booger Red" Vincill, Barney Root, Art Stauber, and Joe Basso. Booger Red was already a legend in flying circles. Barney Root was also a fine pilot and mechanic.

Much later on, Root built up a beautiful Waco ASO in my hangar, installed a hopper and took it to Arkansas to work, only to crash fatally a few days after the

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season began. Booger Red also crashed fatally in 1961. Many people had wondered about his crippled foot. This occurred when he was working with Dockery and was the result of a crash on August 24, 1936 on the Howard Stovall Farm near Clarksdale. He struck a well足-hidden telephone pole and crashed, causing serious injury, including almost severing one foot.

Irene Dockery, J.O.'s young wife, was no doubt instrumental in saving Booger's foot. Surgeons at the local hospital were about to amputate it, but she was adamant and demanded that they try to save it! They took her at her word, backed off and patched up the foot and, for the rest of hi's life, Booger walked on that foot, albeit with a slight limp!

Dockery's planes worked the Delta around Clarksdale and made trips to other Delta hot spots when the occasion demanded. Dock's favorite aircraft was the "Bull" Stearman. Everyone in the dusting business wanted one. According

to Dockery, Aubrey and Jimmy Finklea tried diligently to buy it, but he never would sell. One day, near Moorhead, Mississippi, Dockery hung it up in the top of a tall tree after a partial engine failure and had to climb down and leave it. He immediately telephoned Aubrey Finklea, who bought the airplane while it was still up in the tree! He managed to get it down in one piece and it was soon back flying.

Dockery was successful in spreading aircraft work into crops other than cotton. The Grand Prairie area around Stuttgart, Arkansas, was the leading rice producing area in the country and Dockery pioneered the use of aircraft in producing this crop. Although rice may have been seeded by air first in California, Dockery certainly introduced it to the southern rice-growing regions of Arkansas, Louisiana, and perhaps Texas.

In a taped interview, Dockery said he did the first successful seeding on the Paul Wollworth Farm near Stuttgart in 1938.

Several hundred acres were seeded

successfully. Seeding and fertilizing rice by air soon became a common practice through the entire area and remains a staple in the ag flying business, with every phase of rice production done by air except land preparation and harvest.

peas became big business, especially in Wisconsin and, as acreage increased, so did common aphid infestations.

Wisconsin farmers fought these pests with ground equipment, but with little success.

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In desperation, farmers and concerned officials contacted the USDA. A leading USDA entomologist, Archie Geiser, who had long appreciated aircraft work, suggested that they contact Dockery and others, and try airplanes. Delta Air Service

Dockery also helped move the business into the Midwest, particularly the vegetable-growing regions of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. In the late 1930s, the growing and canning of English

was also contacted, but in the beginning did not respond. Dockery, however, with nothing to lose, took several planes to Wisconsin after receiving a call from Bill Schorer, president of Reedsburg Foods Corporation at Reedsburg, Wisconsin.

Schorer guaranteed expenses for the trip, but Dockery states that he never did ask for this money because business was so good that he didn't think he needed it.

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Aircraft work became popular in all of these fanning communities.

E.O. "Champ" Champion was another important figure in the era of the late 1930s. Champion began flying in the 1920s and set up his own operation in the late 1930s, establishing a permanent base at Oxford, Mississippi. The location was somewhat outside the heavily fanned Delta cotton region, but he commuted to the Delta for most of his work.

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Again a large Delta plantation was more or less responsible for a firm's organization. Self and Company, a fanning giant in Quitman County, Mississippi, contracted with Champion to take care of its work. Champion Air Service was organized and operated out of Marks, Mississippi, where it is still in operation. An interesting sidelight is that E.O.'s son Dean still does all of the flying for Self and Company, a relationship that has existed for more than 40 years.

Another of Champ's sons, Elvis, Jr., also

operates a flying service near Charleston, Mississippi.

The senior Champion, in his day, had a distinct leaning for Waco airplanes, but was one of the very first operators in the Delta to begin switching over to modem aircraft when they became available.

Champion's memory is honored by the "E.O. Champion Operator Award," presented each year by the Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association. (top left) Rare photo of ag aviation pioneer E.O. “Champ" Champion of Mississippi, who flew for Finklea Brothers before Wl/v II. Shown standing in front of his favorite Waco duster about 1940. (bottom) Noted duster pilot, Joe "Eaglerock" Ours of Leland, Mississippi, standing by Waco duster. (top right) Rare photo of Lt. John Patrick and another Army pilot in front of one of the first dusters at Tallulah, La., Circa 1923

Joe "Eaglerock" Ours, another colorful pilot of the Finklea era, set up his own operation, Dixie Dusting Operation, at Leland, Mississippi and did much to promote and improve agricultural flying during his lifetime. Joe Ours was a real "pilot's pilot," very skillful, highly knowledgeable, and with a real flair.

Although his nickname was "Eaglerock," he actually preferred the straightwinged Wacos and flew them until his death in 1978.

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By John Garr and Jerry Green of GarrCo Products Technically, foam is an emulsion of air in water, a dispersion of a gas in a liquid.

Yes, it’s bubbles. We need foam now and then, but spray marker foams are getting rarer with the widespread adoption of GPS technology. When you see foam in the spray tank now, it is usually a problem, and sometimes a serious problem. If you are like most applicators, you would be perfectly happy if you never see a foam problem again but that is unrealistic considering today’s pesticide formulations.

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Pure liquids including pure water do not foam. It takes a mixture to foam and the more concentrated the mixture the more likely it is to foam. The easiest way to create foam is with surfactants. Bubble

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bath is a surfactant blend and many agrochemicals today have lots of surfactant in them. Surfactants will create foam if they reduce the surface tension of the spray mixture low enough so that air can enter the water and create foam. Some surfactants foam more than others. The problem is usually the “water loving” surfactants such as the type commonly used in glyphosate formulations. Certain fertilizers can also increase the amount of foam and make it more stable.

Strong agitation can also create foam.

You need to agitate to get a uniform spray mixture, but you do not want to introduce air during the agitation process. Air can also come from pinhole leaks in the hose lines and other ways most wouldn’t think about. The less air introduced, the less foam. A little foam, particularly when it

is unstable and disappears rapidly, is not a problem, but excessive foam can cause problems with rinsing and cleaning as well as non-uniform spray mixtures, uneven spray patterns, and spray pump problems.

Antifoams and defoamers Antifoam and defoaming adjuvants are chemical additives that reduce or totally eliminate foam.

Defoaming and antifoaming terminology are often used interchangeably, but technically defoamers eliminate existing foam and antifoams prevent the formation of foam. In practice, these adjuvant types usually have both functions but which function is greater depends on its formulation. Other terms for defoamers/ antifoams include foam busters and foam killers.

Defoaming adjuvants generally act by stretching or destabilizing the fine film or lamellae around the bubbles. The most common way they do that is to reduce the surface tension lower than that which caused the foam, draining the foam bubble from the top to the bottom and causing the bubble to thin and burst.

Another way is to include small particles of silica or another material to physically burst the air bubbles. A third way is the use of oil and alcohol to weaken the foam and cause it to collapse.

with defoamer in their formulation. A preventative dose can save a lot of time and headaches.

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Antifoams/defoamers are complex products.

Formulations vary greatly and contain various sizes of particles and different ratios of insoluble oils, silicone oils, certain alcohols, stearates, glycols and other compounds. A product that claims to have 10 percent silicone is not necessarily better than one that has 5 percent, it depends on the type of silicone and how it is formulated.

Order of addition The most efficient way to use antifoam is to add to the spray tank before the foam forms. Very low rates can prevent foam, even rates as low as 1/8 oz/100 gal, when added to the tank before other chemicals. Higher doses are usually needed to eliminate foam after it has been created, but sometimes small mist of defoamer applied directly to the existing foam can be very effective collapsing foam.

The bottom line is that you have to monitor how much foam spray mixtures create.

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I had been working with Jack Frost of Frost Flying Inc. for several months, ever since the Arkansas convention last January, about a write-up in AgAir Update. Frost Flying Inc. is an authorized Air Tractor dealer, as well as a full fledged Arkansas flying service.

The 438 statue miles from Perry to Marianna was a perfect cross-country trip for the Glasair. I left on a Thursday morning, 9:00 am Georgia time arriving at Frost’s 10:30 am Arkansas time. If I hadn’t been bucking a 20-knot headwind the travel time would have been less; two hours and ten minutes on the return flight. I think the Glasair is going to work out perfect. That’s less time than I allow for travel to the airport (three hours from airline departure time). Now, if I can only master marginal VFR weather, since the Glassair and I don't have an instrument rating!

Flying Inc. On the south end of the 2,800-foot paved runway are 350 acres of Frost Fish Farms. Jack had told me to fly 330° for three miles from the Marianna airport and look for catfish ponds. Even I couldn’t miss it. What I wasn’t prepared for was the facility where I was about to land. From the air I could tell this was going to be a first class operation.

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I searched for a place out of the way to park the Glasair. Frost Flying’s AT-502, piloted by Kevin Vondran, was busy spreading fertilizer on wheat, working in and out of the airstrip. Finding a relatively safe place to park between the hangars, I went inside to meet up with Jack.

I have visited too many flying services and ag aviation business to count.

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Jack welcomed me at the door, introducing me to Gale Gore, who

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While Jack was giving me the nickel tour, he told me a history lesson about Frost Flying Inc.. I remember when Jack used to attend SEAF in the '70s, when he operated in Madison, Alabama.

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About fifty percent of the flying service’s work is cotton with the other fifty percent rice, along with some wheat acreage.

There’s enough acreage to keep the big AT-802s busy with the AT-502 taking up the slack. The AT-802 pilots are Clint Hill and Tracy Wooten. The Air Tractors crank up in February treating wheat and finish up defoliating cotton until frost in early November.

In February 1995, Air Tractor named Frost Flying Inc. as its newest dealer. After Air Tractor dealer H.P. Moore’s unfortunate fatal accident in 1994, an Air Tractor dealership void was needed to be filled for the central United States. The Air Tractor factory visited with several prospects for the dealership and decided on Frost Flying in time for the 1995 season.

Talking about being a new Air Tractor dealer, Jack commented, “It’s enjoyable — it takes a lot of time, patience and money.”

There is no doubt Jack has put a lot of time and money into the dealership. With one of the countries’ largest Air Tractor parts inventories, the investment is evident. Time and patience are evident as well. This is where the arrangement with Central Arkansas Turbines and R. T. Turbines comes in.

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Any top notch ag aircraft dealership can utilize a parts division, complete maintenance shop and with the growth in turbine powered ag planes in the Delta, a turbine engine facility. Jack has been able to accomplish this through a unique arrangement.

The parts division is owned by Frost Flying and managed by Tommy Allen. Tommy hales from AMR Combs in Memphis. He worked during the '70s with Darryl Riddell in West Helena, Arkansas, therefore he knows ag planes and the parts business.

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The uniqueness begins with the maintenance and engine shops arrangements. Jack leases hangar space to these two separate companies. By doing this, Frost Flying is able to streamline itself allowing Jack the time to focus on the flying service and the dealership, while the maintenance and engine shops take care of what they do best.

Central Arkansas Turbines, Inc. is owned and operated by Mike Lester and wife, Theresa. Mike came from Turbines of Arkansas after starting with Mid-Continent five or six years ago. The shop performs hot section inspections, annuals, prop balancing and ag aircraft maintenance. A speciality item of Central Arkansas Turbines is the manufacture and FAA field approved installation of a single point fueling kit for ag planes. The kit cost about $1,500 for the AT-502.

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I asked Jack about the new AT-602 and what were his thoughts.

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Jack and I finished up our interview with a trip to the local Marianna country club. I had just spent the last couple of hours at one of the foremost ag operations in the country. Now, I was topping it off with some of the best coconut pie in the South. It was time to point the Glasair back towards Perry. Before 5:00 pm, I was tied down at home. Another trip completed, with a stack of notes and a couple of rolls of film, in less than eight hours. This Glasair thing may work out after all.

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As at the end of June 2015, the 12-monthly accident rate for aeroplanes on agricultural operations was 6.68. For agricultural helicopters it was 7.19 per 100,000 hours.

Having the lowest accident rate since 2007 is a sure sign that 2015 has been a good year for safety performance, especially when we take into account the fact that annual flying hours have been slowly increasing from 2008 onwards. Despite this, the chart clearly shows that accident rates actuate a lot over time: some years are much worse than others.

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happen” and that they have more to do with luck than anything else. This is incorrect. All accidents have causes and the causes of agricultural aviation accidents are well known. Lower numbers of accidents mean that these causes have been better managed in 2015 to date.

This should remind us all that with enough attention, effort, and professional discipline, pilots and other operators in this industry can beat the odds and continue to reduce the number of accidents. There is no reason why that line shouldn’t continue to travel down closer to zero.

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Fatal safety reminder An October 2013 fatal accident in Australia is an important reminder about two significant aspects of safety management for ag operations.

The pilot of an Ayres Corporation SR2 Thrush was conducting aerial crop spraying operations in Western Australia. The pilot had completed 14 spray loads that morning before stopping for lunch. After lunch, the aircraft was refuelled and reloaded with chemical mix before recommencing the operation.

about 16m (50 feet) east of the initial contact point. The aircraft impacted the terrain while inverted, in a right wing low attitude. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured.

A reminder about two significant aspects of safety management.

The ATSB found that the aircraft departed from controlled flight about a minute after takeoff from which the pilot was unable to recover, leading to the collision with terrain.

Although no definite reason for the loss of control was identified, there were two safety factors identified: using an unapproved fuel mix and flying above the certified maximum takeoff weight.

Based on the evidence, it was not possible to discern the cause of the loss of control. The aircraft came to rest

The fuel found in the Thrush was a 70/30 blend of diesel and aviation turbine fuel, with a fuel additive. The

engine manufacturer advised that the engine was not approved to use either diesel or the fuel additive (whose purpose was to offset some of the adverse effects of diesel in turbine engines). Furthermore, there was no Supplemental Type Certificate allowing it.

The certified maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of a Thrush is 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg). The reported load was 158 gallons (600 liters) of fuel and 317 gallons (1,200 liters) of chemical mix. Based on the reported fuel and chemical load, plus the weight of the aircraft and pilot, the ATSB estimated the weight at takeoff was about 8,498 pounds (3,855 kg). This was 2,497 pounds (1,133 kg) above its published MTOW. Additionally, the aircraft’s center of gravity was calculated to be beyond the published aircraft limit.

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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: GAA15CA202 Date: July 25, 2015 Location: De Queen, AR Aircraft: BELL 47G Injuries: 1 Minor.

According to the pilot of the skidequipped helicopter, he had loaded the helicopter with the liquid to be used during the agricultural aerial application flight. The pilot and operator both stated during interviews, that performance planning calculations were not performed prior to the flight, regarding adjustments pertaining to weight and

balance, density altitude, out of ground effect capability or in ground effect capability. According to the operator, an FAA approved weight and balance form was not provided to the pilot until after the accident.

The pilot stated that during the takeoff from the elevated platform, he increased collective, established a 2 inch hover, applied forward cyclic, and the helicopter, "about a foot or two from the platform, shook violently and started to descend."

The pilot recounted that he turned the nose of the helicopter approximately 45

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degrees to the left and the main rotor blades impacted the tank truck upon which the elevated platform was mounted.

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The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and main rotor system.

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

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot's failure to conduct helicopter performance planning, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with a truck and terrain during takeoff from an elevated platform.

NTSB Identification: CEN15LA405 Date: September 09, 2015 Location: Elmwood, NE Aircraft: PIPER PA-36-375, Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

A Piper model PA-36-375 was substantially damaged when it collided with a corn crop shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip located near Elmwood, Nebraska. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 without a flight plan. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial-application flight that was originating at the time of the accident.

NTSB Identification: GAA16CA027 Date: October 24, 2015 Location: Elberta, UT Aircraft: CESSNA A188A Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight in rolling hills in a canyon, the canyon wind forced the airplane to the ground. The airplane impacted terrain, the pilot egressed from the cockpit without further incident, and a postcrash fire occurred.

The airplane was destroyed in the postcrash fire.

NTSB Identification: ERA16WA038 Date: November 09, 2015 Location: Balsas, Brazil Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR AT-502B Injuries: 1 Fatal.

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Thrush Aircraft and GE Aviation partner to develop H85 powered 510G with EEC. Thrush Aircraft, Inc. and GE Aviation have announced plans to develop a new H85-powered version of the current Thrush 510G. The H85 engine upgrade will feature more power and a new electronic engine control (EEC) system designed to reduce pilot workload with a single-lever control for both engine and propeller operation. The H85 with EEC system will be offered as an optional engine upgrade to the standard H80powered 510G. The new H85-powered 510G aircraft is expected to enter service in 2017.

In 2009, Thrush selected the H80 to power an improved version of its 510-gallon, 10,500-pounds gross weight Thrush aerial applicator (crop duster), becoming the first ever application for GE’s H Series, which now includes the H75, H80 and H85 engines. The new 510G’s EEC will automatically prevent engine overtemping and overtorquing, leading to longer engine life and easier maintenance. The new EEC provides true single lever power control and full auto-start capability to help ease pilot workload for H Series-powered aircraft.

Initial flight testing of the EEC system will begin in the first quarter of 2016 on the Nextant G90XT with certification expected the following quarter.

“We joined with GE to offer this engine upgrade because of their strong reputation delivering game-changing

performance and reliability through innovative technologies like the electronic engine control,” said Payne Hughes, President of Thrush Aircraft.

“The additional horsepower and increased temperature margin of the H85 engine will enable Thrush 510G operators to carry larger loads in hot weather. The electronic engine control offers complete excedance protection for the engine and also lowers pilot workload dramatically, which is critical for our customers.”

“This selection by Thrush marks an important application for GE’s new electronic engine control system, which will begin certification testing early next year,” said Norman Baker, President & Managing Executive of GE’s Business & General Aviation Turboprops. “We look forward to continuing our work with

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Thrush and its customers to provide a more powerful, fuel-efficient and durable turboprop engine to meet their evolving needs.”

The H Series turboprop family incorporates GE’s 3-D aerodynamic design techniques and advanced materials to create a powerful, fuelefficient, durable engine with no recurrent fuel nozzle inspections and no hot section inspection.

With a hopper capacity of 510 gallons, a gross weight of 10,500 pounds, and GE’s H Series engines up front, the Thrush 510G is designed for superior performance for agricultural operations.

The Thrush 510G features a 60,000-hour wing spar life. Additional features include a tubular steel fuselage and cockpit roll cage, removable fuselage skins, and chromate-treated aluminum surfaces for corrosion prevention; all designed to maximize pilot safety,

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Prime Turbine expands GE Aviation H Series overhaul capability Additionally, Prime Turbines has agreed to provide full overhaul capability in support of GE Aviation H Series turboprops operating in the United States. Prime Turbines and GE will also develop a new H Series test cell at Carter Field to support the enhanced service agreement.

The agreement expands on a 2014 announcement where Dallas-based Prime Turbines became a Designated Repair Center for GE’s M601 and H Series turboprop engine operators in the Americas.

Under the 2014 agreement, Prime Turbines offers heavy repair services, engines rentals, line replacement unit rotable pools and field service support to all existing and future M601 and H80 engines. GE Aviation provides OEM parts to meet Prime Turbine’s needs.

As part of the new agreement, Prime will buy its first H80 lease pool engine and will develop full H Series overhaul capability beginning in 2017. In the first quarter of 2016, Prime Turbines and GE Aviation will begin developing a new test cell to support engine overhauls at Carter Field.

“For more than 30 years, Prime Turbines has provided its customers with maintenance flexibility and reduced costs, making them a great fit with GE’s engine service model,” said Norman Baker, president & managing executive of GE Aviation’s Business and General Aviation Turboprops. “Prime Turbine’s strong presence throughout the United States

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“Prime Turbines is very excited to expand our MRO services to the GE H Series clientele,” said Paul Goffredi, President and COO at VSE Aviation. “These engines are a natural extension to our portfolio as we increase our focus on the turboprop market.”

GE H Series turboprops begin conversions for agricultural operators GE Aviation and Turbine Conversions, Ltd have signed an agreement for delivery of GE H75 & H80 turboprop engines to support aircraft Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) conversions of agricultural aircraft. GE’s H Series engine will now be available to support Turbine Conversion’s STC conversions of Ag Cat, Fat Cat, Air Tractor 400/500 and Thrush aircraft.

The GE H Series engine provides significant improvements in aircraft performance and maintenance simplicity to deliver rugged, reliable power for a range of applications. With 1,040 Thermo HP, the GE H Series engine enables aircraft to operate at higher outside temperatures and higher altitudes. It brings the operator more efficiency and higher security, combined with a significant reduction of maintenance costs.

“Turbine Conversions is pleased to be able to expand our turbine conversion STCs to now include the GE H75 and H80

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GE Aviation improves H Series time between overhauls to 4000 hours GE Aviation will extend the time between overhaul (TBO) for new production and in-service H Series turboprop engines to 4000 hours for Agriculture, Utility and Business Aviation Aircraft. As part of the TBO hourly extension, GE will also

eliminate the engine TBO cyclic limit for all H Series engine.

GE also announced improved warranty coverage of its H Series fuel control unit (FCU) to 2500 hours.

The standard H Series TBO is 3,600 hours and 6,600 cycles – whichever occurred first. Moving forward, TBO cycle limits for new production and in-service H Series engines will be removed and the hour limit will be increased over 10% to 4,000 hours. In addition, GE Aviation will extend the cyclic limit of life-limited H Series parts to a minimum of two TBO intervals, up to a maximum of 14,500 equivalent cycles. These TBO extensions we made possible by component testing and in-service experience, including data collected by the MVP-50 engine monitor unit installed in the 510G. Since the H Series entered service in 2012, FCU warranties were limited to 1,000 hours or 1,000 cycles – whichever occurred first. The improved offering removes the H Series’ FCU cycle limit while more than doubling warranty times to 2,500 hours, resulting in significant cost of ownership savings.

“GE has conducted extensive testing of the H Series engine to validate and improve on the robust design,” said Norman Baker, President & Managing Executive of GE’s Business & General Aviation Turboprops. “Our agricultural customers operate a very high cycle-to-hour ratio. By instituting lessons learned since service entry in 2012, we’ve removed cyclic limits while extending time between overhauls, helping our customers fly longer with superior performance.”

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7900TTAF, Walter engine 1200hr, 400 gal hopper,Bantam, Intelliflow flow control, long range fuel, rudder servo, aileron servo, airfoil booms (2014), CP Nozzles CP11TT (2g 3g 5g), SS strainer, custom instrument panel, air conditioner, right boom shut off, ss tailwheel, factory wing extensions, bottom load fuel. SKY TRACTOR owned and maintained since new. Call Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 for pricing.

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section.

Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net

1987 AT-400A, PT6A-20, Low hours, Intel flow, Bantam SATLOC, A/C, Windshield washer, smoker. Call Ken Russell at 806946-8048 or 806-965-2624 1979 AT-301: 7619 TTAF. 240 SMOH by Covington. Hydromatic prop 240 SPOH

by Memphis. Collins A/C. M3 w/ Flow control. Smoker/flagger. Garmin SL40, VG’s. New cool seat. AMSAFE airbag seatbelts. CP nozzles. Reabe hopper gauge. 126 fuel. SS booms. All metal tail.

2011 paint. LG replaced at 6695 TTAF. Wings done at 6584. Single point fuel.

Clean northern airplane. Call Kyle 970867-8414 or 970-768-0553.

2011 AT-802A, 2600 TTSN, PT6A-65AG, wingman, Bantam/flow, S.P. fuel. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net 2012 AT-504, 720 TT, AgNav, October Annual, $815,000 For more information call Bill Dare at 928-346-1447

D Model Ag-Cat -34 P&W, 550 gal hopper, 120 gal fuel, recent annual & extensive hot section on engine, too many other modifications to list. Serious inquires only. For more information call EF Lyon at 337-526-4850

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1994 AT-802A, 9900 TTSN, PT6A-65 AG, M3/flow, com, std gate, CP’s. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net 2001 AT-502B-34AG 8000 TT AF&E, One owner & owner flown. 0 since new spars & paint. 0 SHSI, 2000 SGBI, 1750 since FCU O/H, 0 since prop O/H, Fresh comprehensive annual. New: Glass & windows, forward 2 belly skins, (rear new last year), fuel header tank & lines, seat belts & seat covers, gear bolts, control bearings, cam-locks & receptacles.

Factory heat & air, Lowered booms, 602 oil cooler, Side load fuel, G4 w/flow control & L7, Fast-Start, CP-11’s, Weath-Aero, Wingman, Breckenridge 12 vane spreader. $550K Call 662-822-3204

1990 AT-502, SN 502-0080, TTAF-11221, PT6A-15AG Engine TT-12607, Fresh HSI, annual & paint job . Wing spars due in 6780 hrs. Satloc Bantam w/ G4 screen, Load Hawg, A/C, CP Flat Fan, Smoker. $360,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389

2008 AT-502B, 2700 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, Bantam/flow, Hatfield S.P. fuel. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net 1997 AT-502B, 3800 TTSN, New PT6A34AG, Bantam, flow, S.S. booms. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net 1991 AT-502B, 9400 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, spar completed, Bantam/flow, com. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net

2010 AT-502B-34 Includes G4 Satloc, Lane Electric Brake, Pump and Booms/ CP Nozzles, Smoker, Stainless Steel Fabricators Spreader, Air-condition. $680,000 Contact Riceland Aviation 337824-1567 or email ricelandav@aol.com

1992 AT-401 N1548L, 5430TT Airframe, 282hrs SMOH on AN2 geared engine by Covington, Hamilton Standard 3 blade propeller model 23D40-311, SATLOC M/3 with flowcontrol, Collins A/C, smoker, windshield wash, oiltank heater, CP nozzles. $180,000 Call Steve at 402-7566424 or 402-469-1000

2012 AT-502B, N502WC, For sale or lease. 952 hrs TTSN E&A, 2-inch spray system, streamlined drop boom system w/38 nozzles, 2-inch bottom loading valve, Transland special 38-inch wide gate 500-gal fiberglass hopper, pump shut-off valve, 3-color polyurethane paint finish, 3-blade constant speed reversing Hartzell propeller, 250-amp starter-generator, electrically operated high lift flaps w/aileron droop, night flight package – strobes, nav, inst., nose mounted landing lights, 170-gal fuel tanks, A/C, Lane electric pump brake & adj. fan, Garmin SL40 Comm w/Garmin 326A transponder/encoder, CP-09 poly/ stainless straight stream nozzles, VG’s, 3-inch loading system reduced to 2-inch drybreak, smoker, bleed air heater, Satloc G4 w/flow control Call Ward Combs 402871-0039 or wacii@prestox.com

1991 AT-401 N4553K, 2742 TT Airframe, 514 SMOH by Covington, Hamilton Standard 3 blade hydromatic propeller 237 TTSOH, SATLOC M/3 with flowcontrol, Collins A/C, smoker, oil tank heater, C.P. nozzles. $180,000 Call Steve at 402-7566424 or 402-469-1000

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, Sat-Loc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

2005 AT-502B, PTA-34AG, Total time since new A&E 2,721.6 Hrs., TT since light overhaul 332.1 Hrs. Airplane is in excellent condition. Call for pricing. Rick Stone 800-441-2964

1999 AT-602 with PTA -65AG, 3240 TTSN, Engine and Airframe NDH, Engine approved for TBO extension to 5,000 hrs. (in Canada), 2 comm radios, Transponder with mode C, Artificial horizon, DAAM engine monitor, Satloc G4 with all options, 292 gallon fuel, Intelliflow flow control, Single point fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, Lane fan brake, Landing lights, CP nozzles, Hatfield Fire Gate, 8 AU4000 Micronair Atomizers on separate set of booms complete with electric brakes, RPM monitors, and Micronair monitor. Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654

1989 AT-502, N10125, PT6-34 SN:5020047, 12746 TTAF,13700 TTE,190 SHOT Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, Wingman, Smoker, 38” gate, A/C, CP11’s. Asking $325,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389

2014 AT-602, 730 TTSN, PT6A-65AG extended Pratt warranty, G- 4/flow, radios, CP’s. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net

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2015 AT-402B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1972 Ag Cat G164A - 7700 TTAF Extended wings, PT6-20, satloc intellistar with flow control, aileron and elevator servo’s, weathaero fan, ss booms, cp flat fan nozzles, 25” transland gate, spreader, center line fin, harbor a/c., smoker, bottom fuel. (New hopper, a/c, paint 600 hours ago) clean inside and out $310K Call Ricky 662-515-5049

1997 AT-602-60 N5096N, Night work lights, smoker, bottom load fuel, wingman, AC and heat, SATLOC Bantam GPS, HSI performed with sale. ENGINE: PT6-60 , Total engine and airframe time: 7500 hrs, CT blades, vane ring, and segments: 1100 hours, New fuel controller, PROP: 150 hours since overhaul and new blades, WINGS: spar cap replacement completed at 6800 hours, $550,000, Contact Office: (870) 655-8330 Cell: (870) 623-2312 Email: emptypocketsflying@yahoo.com

1996 AT-402B, PT6A-34AG, New wing spars, factory heat & air, SATLOC M3, bottom load fuel, fresh hot & annual, 7,649.3 Hrs TT, 2,056.6 Hrs since Dallas Airmotive light overhaul. Call for pricing.

Rick Stone 800-441-2964 1990 AT-502-34, 8457TT, 1288 since complete airframe refurb, M3 w/flow, rt hand boom shutoff, Lane brake and fan, radio stack, dual bottom fill with auto fuel shutoff, VG’s, Amsafe belts, wingman, fresh annual and Hot with sale. Call 605350-4536

1977 AT-301, 7161TT, 1195 SMOH Covington (cylinder 74/80 or better), Spark Caps done 6895, SATLOC 99.5, SP Fuel, R Boom Shutoff, SS Boom, CP-11 Nozzles. For more information call Craig at 620-873-5191 2015 AT-502B-3027 N3078T -34AG. F.T.O. cockpit heater, Lane electric fan and brake, 3” bottom load, S/S camlocs, RCA attitude gyro, L/H landing light, 234 gal. fuel. Extended P & W warranty. Call for pricing. Rick Stone 800-441- 2964.

1988 AT- 4 01, 6011 TT, 256 SMOH Covington, Hopper Rinse, SATLOC 99.5, SP Fuel, R Boom Shut Off, SS Boom, CP-11 Nozzles. For more information call Craig at 620-873-5191

19 97 AT- 6 02- 65 N5 0 05K , M A J O R RESTORATION Larry Lester, only pilot since new, No damage history, Night work lights, smoker, bottom load fuel, wingman, A.C., and heat-ENGINE: PT665-895 hrs. since complete major overhaul - New airframe engine mount and 4 new barry mount isolators, new firewall wiring, new G.C.U. (Garner Control Unit), new solenoids, and change to Concord Gel batteries. Total engine and airframe time- 6,403 hrs. -Airframe: complete tear down and frame sanded, checked, primed, and painted -Prop: 0 since overhaul-Wings: 0 since spar caps at Air Tractor -Hopper: 0 since refurb. and wingman -New 0 time items: 3 gear legscomplete standard gate box assembly, door, wishbone actuating arm-Satloc instrument panel-Satloc G4 9” screen, L7 Light bar, Intelliflow control, Bantam brain-Fast start-reabe hopper QuantityKawak throttle quadrant-3 engine control cables-Pulse light kit-mesh seat covers, back and bottom with A.T. lumbar coverseat belt and harness-cell phone set-am/ fm radio with NOAA weather serviceL/H,R/H and center windshields-L/H, R/H Emergency door releases-stainless heel skid plates-Complete set stainless camlocs, grommets, and snap rings-Flap motor and transmission-belly panels, center and aft-turtleback and aft side panels-Agrinautic 3” spray pump, Lane break, 6 blade fan and fuselage mountdischarge and inlet pipes, hoses, and fittings- T boom, spray booms-brass T Jet nozzles-CP-11 tips, 44 total -New paint job inside and out (all panels, plus new gray paint in cockpit) -Fresh annual and inspection will be performed at Central Arkansas Turbines with sale. Plane like new: asking $775,000/approx. 63% of new 2016 pricing (a savings of approx. half-a-million dollars) Contact: Cell: 1-870-919-6137, Home: 1-870-347-2247 Email: lesterlarry50@yahoo.com

1995 AT-502B 10,336 TTAF, Wing Spar Replaced 1-3-2012 7886 hours, Engine PT6-15AG S/N 14265, 10,336 TT, Prop o/h 7-13-2013, M-3 w/ Flow Control, Load Hawg, CP, Smoker, Heat & AC, Led light Spreader, Electric fan Brake, Hydraulic flaps, $350K Call Gary at 662-229-8095 2000 AT-502B, 6650 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, Bantam/G-4 screen/flow Cascade inlet.

For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net.

1993 AT-802A, 5250 TTSN, PT6A-65AG, Bantam/flow, S.P. fuel, SL 40 com, Red/ White, $640K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net.

2012 AT-802, 2300 TTAF&E, PT6A-65AG, 0- Covington Hot, dual cockpit, G-4/flow, com, wingman. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net.

1999 AT-802A, PT6A-65A, 6200 TTSN, Covington light OH, 500 hr. engine warranty, SL 40 com, Wingman, G4/Flow, $760K For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net.

1999 AT-802A, 6550 TTSN, PT6A-67AG, 10“ gate, G-4/flow, com, wingman, Hatfield S.P. fuel, Red/White $690K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net.

2010 AT- 602/60AG, 2,000 TTAF&E, CLE AN, FRE SH AN N UAL, SATLOC , $795,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2014 AT-502B -34AG, 1170TT, SATLOC B A N TA M W I T H I N T E L L I F LOW, 3 ” BOTTOM LOAD, AIR AND HEAT, SHADIN FUEL FLOW, LANE FAN/BRAKE, SMOKER, HOPPER RINSE, KAWAK THROTTLE QUAD, VG’S, SINGLE POINT FUEL, RADIO PACKAGE, STORM CUTTERS. VERY NICE AIRPLANE LIKE NEW! $795,000 CALL STEVE 620-356-4528 OR CHRIS 806922-5856

AT-402, 6580 TTSN, New PT6A-34AG, KY96A com, S.S spray, VG’s, Bantam/flow, $500K no trade. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net 2010 AT-502B, 2460 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, M3/flow, VG’s, PAR 200 com, $595K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net.

2008 AT-802A-0305, N4221S with PT6A67AG, 3131.2 TTAFE, Cockpit air and heat, Smoker, Flagman, Hopper Rinse System, Night Working Lights and Turn Coordinator. $975,000 Email queenbeeair. com or call 800-736-7654 2001 AT-402A, 5388 TTAE, 0 Hot, Fresh Annual, Hatfield fuel, Wingman, Lane Brake, Delnorte, Flowcontrol $320,000 For more information call 501-940-6620 or 870-552-3474

2013 AT-502B 34AG, 1700 TT, G4 with flow control wingman cp-11 with swivels, 25 inch gate with swathmaster, 3 inch bottom load single point fuel agrinautics pump w/ electric brake. $700,000 Fresh annual and Hot Inspection with sell. Call Brent at 662-719-7519.

2013 AT-802A, 1300 TTSN, PT6A-65AG, 0-Covington Hot, wingman, G-4/flow, 10” gate, For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net.

2010 AT-602/60AG, 2,200 TTAF&E, NDH, FRESH ANNUAL AND HIS, $725,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2016 AT-502XP, 867HP PRATT PT6A-140, RESERVE YOUR POSIITON $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2015 AT-502B-3024 N3076W -34AG. F.T.O. cockpit heater, Lane electric fan and brake, 3” bottom load, S/S camlocs, RCA attitude gyro. Extended P & W warranty. Call for pricing. Rick Stone 800-441-2964.

2011 AT-802A/65AG, 2,000 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, LOADHAWG,308 FUEL, $980,000.00, Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401

2003 AT-802A, N319BM, 3508 hrs TT, 1 hr since prop overhaul, 1 hr since HSI, 1 hr since Annual, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, red and white paint, M3 SATLOC w/Flowcontrol, dual bottom load, Shadin fuel flow......$730,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213 AT-402A, 3700 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, 4200 TT, 0-Since Light OH Covington, Bantam/ flow. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net

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8,000 hrs TT, - 60, smoker, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, dual single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, MVP 50 Panel, bottom load, spreader, fresh HSI & annual.....$525,000 For more information call 870-295-6213

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AT-402, 7300 TTSN, New PT6A-34AG, fresh factory wing spar, Bantam GPS/flow.

For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net

2005 AT-602, 4400 TTSN, PT6A-60 AG, G4/flow, wingman, S.P. fuel, 10” hyd gate, $600K For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net.

2006 AT-802-65, 6500 TTaf&e, G-4/ Intelliflow, Lane brake, Right hand boom shutoff, Wingman, Hyd gate w/Del Norte, Fast start, Dual bottom load, Auto fill fuel system, VG’s, Shadin, Amsafe restraint system. Call 605-350-4536

1998 AT-602. S/N 602-0522, 9449.4 TTE&P. PT-60AG 252 SHSI, 2.5 since nozzles and borescope, new filters & batteries. 3850 hrs remaining on spar.

M3 Satloc, flowcontrol, Shadin, CP109s with set of CP11Ts, 2 rinse tanks, A/C, new pump, new Lane brake, new center boom, new flap motor and gears, new main and tail gear, new tires/brakes, 88” SS spreader, Load Hawg, night lights and a manual tail wheel lock. $460,000. All reasonable offers. 918-225-8561.

2012 AT-802-65, 700 TTAFE, G4 big screen / flow control, VGs, LoadHawg, big fuel, CPs, Lane Brake, fresh annual & spreader. Also for sale: Loader Truck. May consider trade. Call Randy at 870-9318485 Poorboys Flying Service for price.

AT-301A, 5480 TTSN, 150 SMOH on geared Covington, smoke, winglets, com, GPS, $145K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net 1976 AT-301 S/N 0030, TT4736, P&W 1340 0 SOH, 12P40-211 Prop O SOH, 126 gals fuel, Flagger, Smoker, SATLOC Lite Star II. This Aircraft has had a fresh Annual Inspection and is ready to work. $75,000 or OBO. For more information call Robert Eisele at 307-672-3421 or 307752-4421. Bighorn Airways, Inc. www. bighornairways.com

1994 AT-502B, N6039S, approx. 10,955 TTAF&E, -34AG TT 18,700, Smoker, Air, VG’s, Stainless Steel Booms, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP Nozzels, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, 0 SHSI, & Fresh Annual....$415,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213

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2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) 2,200 horas desde nuevo, 400 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, Satloc G4 con Intelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificiál. Freno Eléctrico y Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca dañado, con inspección anual, reciente..$690,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320

2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER $695,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401 2009 AT-602, 3520 TTSN, PT6A-60AG, Bantam/flow, 10 “Hyd. gate, wingman, com, $740K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net.

1988 AT-502, 7816 TT A/F, New 9800 hr. Spar Caps, Fresh HOT, New Hopper, Wingman, Cascade, M3 SATLOC, Flow Control, 7-1-2016 annual, Hot Section and Annual by Prime Turbines. $330,000 Call Darryl at 479-935-4891

2016 AT-401B, Motór Radial Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1,(“0” Horas desde Reparación Mayor), Hélice AG200-2, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigablilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Junio de 2016. $461,000. Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 2007 AT-602 -60AG, TTAF&E 3300, M3, Wingman, Lane Fan and Brake, Fresh Annual and HOT, $750K. Call Brandon at 318-303-3147.

1978 AT-301 - 4700 hours remaining on wing spars, 1180 on engine, complete strip & paint, fresh annual, new leading edge skins, new nose ribs, new side panels, new zoos fastners, new lane brake, new pump, new fuel lines, new carburetor heat cable, new prop cable, too much to list! $135,000 or trade for? Call Curt at 320583-8812 for more info.

2003 AT-802A -67AG, TTAF 3500, TTE 6800, M3, Wingman, Drop Booms, Lane Fan and Brake, Fresh Annual and Fresh HOT. Very nice aircraft! $795K Call Brandon at 318-303-3147.

1982 AT-400, N501JK, 9597 TT, SATLOC M3 GPS, Smoker, hopper auger system, MICRO VG’S. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500

2010 AT-802, N422BR, 2375 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/G4 controller, G4 w/ flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..... $1,050,000.

For more information call 870-295-6213

1992 AT-502A-0166, N1539X, PT6A-45R 2,515.0 hrs SMOH, Airframe 6,240.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 2,515.0 hrs SNEW, TSHS 50.0 hrs, Satloc Bantam, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse Lights/Strobes, Annual/Hot Section Date of Sale, White/Red Fire Paint, $450,000 Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-6565998 / 409-794-2352 Fax: 409-794-2958

2013 AT-502B Dealer maintained, owner flown. 1790 hrs total time, no damage history. Will consider trade for late model 602 or Brave. Paul Bruton 979-541-7864 2000 AT- 602- 0568, N9125P, PT6A60AG 6,490.0 hours SNEW/300 hours SO H C T B lade s, Air fr ame 6,49 0.0 hours/Zero S SPAR CAPS/Zero S AFT Fuselage Section--All Factory Repair, Propeller 300.0 hours SNEW, SATLOC M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/ strobes Annual/Hot Section Date of Sale, Yellow/Blue Paint, $550,000 Call George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 or 409794-2352 . Fax: 409-794-2958

1998 AT-502A-0496, N1224W, PT6A45R 4,140.0 hrs SMOH, Airframe 9,877.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 963.0 hrs SMOH, TSHS 625.0 hrs, Satloc M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/Strobes, Annual/ Hot Section Date of Sale, White/Red Fire Paint, $495,000 Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 / 409-7942352 Fax: 409-794-2958

2016 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) Avión nuevo, Aire Acondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable(Lane), 170 Galones de conbus tible , GPS Satloc Bantam con Intelliflow, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Disponible en, Marzo...$891,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956399-2320 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,500 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, RECENT HOT & ANNUAL, $1,100,000.00, Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401 2015 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401

2013 AT-802A S/N 0538 1155 TT-65 with extended warranty Prattt, VONDRAN CONTROLLER, Single point fuel, Lane electric brake, smoker, hopper rinse, G4-flow control, CP-111s, hyd. gate, load hawg, MVP, no damage, Call 573421-2573

CLEAN NORTHERN AT- 502B • $610,000 • FOR SALE • 2003 AT-502B PT6-34AG AFTT 2970 EngTT 2970 SHSI 0 SPOH 630 Large Fuel Tanks, This Annual completed April 2/15- New main gear new Air Tractor Radio box Bluetooth Audio PanelVHF FM New seat back cover Fresh Hot Section by Vector Aerospace -New CT Blades, Replaced large exit duct & PT Disk New Exciter box New ITT harness, All Engine gauges calibrated All Mid Life Components inspected to P&W SB 1303 TBO Extension, CP nozzles Smoker Night Lights Satloc G4 flow control AC Heat VG’s Shadin Always a Clean Canadian Aircraft no fertilizer priced in USD, Always trend monitored daily and SOAP every 100hrs • Contact Shaun Kinniburgh - KINNIBURGH SPRAY SERVICE LTD., Owner - located Taber, AB Canada • Telephone: 403-7958245 . 403-223-8245

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CLEAN NORTHERN AT-502B • $640,000 • FOR SALE • 2005 AT-502B EAFTT 2553 PropTT 2553 Fresh Annual April 20/15 Fresh HSI Comply with P&W SB 1303 TBO extension all components service or inspected to SB 1303 New AT Radio box with Blue tooth audio panel VHF & FM Satloc G4 flow control smoker heat AC VG’s Shadin fuel flow Always trend monitored daily with SOAP done every 100hrs No fertilizer • Contact Shaun Kinniburgh - KINNIBURGH SPRAY SERVICE LTD. located Taber, AB Canada • Telephone: 403-795-8245 . 403-2238245 .

1993 AT-402. N9165C. 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 0 SHOT

by LD Blake, Hartzell prop (see spec sheet), Annual due 8/1/16, 9800 hr spar caps by AT installed at 7323.5 by AT, rep. due at 17,123.5 TTA, new hopper installed

by AT at 7323.5 TTA, new main gear legs and axles installed at Hobbs: 1107.6, new tail gear installed at Hobbs: 1568, five blade fan, electric brake, Aluminum booms, SATLOC M3, flow control, A/C, single point fuel. $345,000. Call Darryl.

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1988 AT-502, N502BM, 13,324.7 TTAF, PT6A-34AG 13,284.7 TTE, .4 SHOT by Covington, Hartzell prop; 3320.7 SOH; 312.9 SIRAN by Memphis Propeller, 9800 hour spar caps by Air Tractor w/ 9487.1 hours until replacement at 22,811.8 TTA, Weathaero fan, 38” gate, flow control, Satloc, Alum. booms w/ CP nozzles, Load Hawg, fast start, VGs, Kawak hyd. spray valve contol, S/S camlocks. $365,000.

Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

2013 AT-504. PRICE REDUCED. Clean, Canadian aircraft purchased for the 2014 season. Only 335 hrs total time airframe and engine. SATLOC G4 with IntelliFlow, CP- 09-3E nozzles, 3” bottom load, hopper rinse, Hatfield bottom load fuel, 234 gal fuel, smoker, VGs, PS Engineering Audio Panel with BlueTooth, Garmin Transponder with encoding Altimeter, Garmin VHF, Company FM, A/C, heat, Lane electric brake. $820,000. Shaun Kinniburgh 4 03 -223 - 8245 shaun@ kinniburghspray.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.

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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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.

AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT-401B has a piston-engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer

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1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C. M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends

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. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

1979 AT-301, 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar.

Great flying airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344.

AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-byside 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.

2011 AT-602. N6005R. 3000 TTAF&E-60.

Smoker, electric brake, air, heat, 10 inch hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI, prop IRAN, overhaul starter generator $690,000 Call Al 870-265-5011 2001 AT-602, 6200 TT, recent IRAN on prop and gearbox. 0 HOT section by Prime Turbines. New wings, bottom load fuel, M3 Satloc, quick start, LED nose lights, Wingman, spreader and CP09 nozzles, $525,000. 870-866-7636

1992 AT-401, Asking $198,000, 6540 TTAF, 440 SMOH by Younkin, 22D40 Hydromatic w/AG-200 blades. Tanis Oil Heater, Pacific Oil Cooler, Oversized Air Hawk tires 29x11-10 stc’d, AirStar 99 GPS, Crop Hawk, 5 blade Weathaero pump, Smoker, CP03 Nozzles, New Diaphragms, New Champion Plugs, Air Conditioning, SS Tank float W/cockpit indicator, Dry Spreader, 2 new spare Cylinders, spare complete exhaust, new spare Alt, 50 gal of oil, just completed eddy current and Prop AD, All prop tools and eddy current special tools included. More spare parts included, NO Corrosion, Extra Clean Aircraft! Ready to Go! Aircraft is currently working. Located In Caldwell, KS Contact Darrel at 402-269-7076 or if no answer Scott at 402-746-4078 or 402-746-3550 1 9 9 4 AT- 5 0 2 B . S/ N 5 0 2 B - 0 2 4 9.

Completely rebuilt by Cascade Conversions. Walter M601 E11 (750 hot & high) engine, sn 843 243, 977 SMOH by GE factory, Satloc M3 GPS, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, 39 CP-111T nozzles, single point fuel, Agrinautics spray pump, 5 blade pump drive, King KY 196 comm transceiver, South Dakota tax paid, call for complete details. Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497.

AT-401: 5600 TT, 150 SMOH R1340-AN2 geared P&W by Tulsa, 150 SPOH Ham Std 23D40-31/7035A-9, Otter blades, 2” SS spray system, bottom load, 38” Transland gate, 74 amp alternator, elec. operated high lift flaps w/ aileron droop, windshield washer, Tanis oil heater, Satloc M3 w/ Flow Control, A/C, right boom shut off, 400 gal hopper, 126 gal fuel w/ bottom load, smoker flagger, CP nozzles, Lane fan and brake, clean northern airplane. Call Mike at Sky Tractor 800-437-5319 1999 AT-502, N51944, PT6-34AG, 8250 TTAFE, Prop IRAN 7372, Wings done 7950, Fresh annual, SATLOC M3 w/ flow control, Air Repair variable rate system, Load Hawg, CP11 nozzles, AFS check valves, 10 vane Transland spreader, hydraulic flaps, single point fuel. $425,000.

Call Mark 662-254-7274 or Paul 662347-1063 1994 AT-502. 10,248 TTAF, 16,916 TT on -27. Fresh HSI, 275 since prop IRAN, wings done 8004 hrs, M3 w/ Intelliflow, LoadHawg, Lane elec. brake, heat/ac, LED strobes, CP11 Flat Fans, Transland 10-vane spreader. $315,000. Paul Artman, 662-347-1063 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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4796TT. Contact Riceland Aviation 337-8241567 or email ricelandav@aol.com

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 Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320

1976 Cessna C-188 with Bonaire 550 Conversion Canadian Registered C-GMJR, C-188 TTSN: 6241.1, Engine IO-550D23 479.2 hrs since factory new. Propeller HC-C3YF-1RF 277 TSOH. Fresh Annual.

Aircraft equipped with Comm, Mode C, UHF, SATLOC Airstar, Crophawk 7, Stainless Steel Booms, with CP nozzles.

Spray Ready! Call Dave-2828 or email dave@jonair.com

1976 CESSNA, A-188B, N4933Q, A/F TT 6315.7, Continental IO-520D26B 285 HP, Check Spec Sheet for all the details, SOLID AS A NEW AIRCRAFT Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

1978 Ag Truck, 7000 TT looks like 2000, 25 SMOH, 7th stud case, 856 SPOH, air foil booms, CP nozzles, Crophawk, A/C, new paint & windows, Kevlar leading edges, hydraulic pump. $130,000. For more information call Jeff Priewe 662-501-5559

1974 Cessna Ag Wagon. 4556 TT A/F, 287 SRMN IO-520 D, 193 SNEW Hartzell Top Prop. GPS, Streamline Booms, CP’s, Spin on filter, VG’s, Weathaero Fan, Tail Wheel lock, Electric Tach. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends.

1973 CESSNA 188B, N5647G, A/F TT 4020, Continental O-470R Engine, 230 HP, Prop Time 394.8, 800-325-0885

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

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Exceptional condition, 7972 TTSN, All AD’s complied with, 1202 SMOH and hangared since recovered in 1993 $70,000....Call Chris at 520-251-1577

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1976 Cessna Bonair Ag Truck A-188B, N4765Q, A/F TT 3227, Continental IO-550 Engine 300 HP, Engine Time 456, New Tail Wheel Assembly, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Super Boom, Good Windows, Locking Tail Wheel, Nozzles Tee Jets, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) Turbines Inc Conversion - 6450TT/ EITHER 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20 engine with 362 since HSI OR 4509 since O/H engine with 0 since HSI, 72 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, comm radio, 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!! $280,000 with the 3000 hour engine, or $260,000 with the 4500 hour engine. 559- 686 -1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraf t.com / w w w. johnstonaircraft.com

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2015 AT-502B -34AG 170 Gal Fuel, A/C, Heat, Lane elect. Brake & fan, RCA attitude gyro, 3” bottom load, s/s camlocs, Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, more…Call. P & W extended warranty This airplane qualifies for a $35,000 P & W cash rebate!

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Turbine Brave, 6729TT, 1608 SOHE&P, 1449 till wings due, Satloc Bantam, Fuel Flow, 2 radios, SS booms, CP nozzles, Electric pump brake, VG’s, AC. $295,000.

Contact Shelton Souther - SOUTHER CROP SPR AYING, Owner - located Douglas, GA USA • Telephone: 912-5925334 . 912-384-6466 . • Fax: 912-3846466

1964 PA25-235, 4818TT Engine1000 since O/H. Great airplane, No damage history, Smoker, Automatic Wingman, Weathaero Fan, Rear wing attach mod done, Current Annual next due Feb 2016, All Logs complete. $68,000 OBO • Contact Mat at 918-225-8561

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. Just had EXTENSIVE ANNUAL INSPECTION, aircraft in good condition. $160,000.

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2013 Thrush Aircraft, N762BF G10-177, 630 hrs. TTAF, 630 hrs. TTSN, Engine 630 hrs. since Cam, Prop 630 hrs., MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS with Flow Control, AgNav, VHF Radio, Transponder, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, $825,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or bruceandrews62@ gmail.com

2006 Thrush S2R-T34, N3067X (Revised 7 Oct 2015), SN T34-278, 5400 TT, Fresh Annual at time of sale. P&W PT6A-34AG Engine SN PCE-PH0376, Total Time 5400 Very clean well maintained aircraft!

Last hot section insp. 24 Oct 2014 by Air Repair at 4827 hrs. Small duct assy sent to Dallas Airmotive for repairs & blade stretch test performed. Vane ring replaced with P&W Vane Ring.Hartzell Prop Mod HC-B3TN-3D, SN BUA30645.

5400 hrs Total Time. Last OH by Mem Prop 3795 hrs 1 Nov 2012.Last IRAN 15 Oct 2014 by Mem Prop at 4827 hrs.

Aircraft also equipped with a WeathAero fan, Air/Heat, LED strobes/nav lights, Load Hawg, Smoker, Satloc Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control, Single point fuel, Agrinautics pump & valve, Spray booms, CP nozzles, Spreader. Call Danny Lowery at Air Repair, Inc. Phone: 662-846-0228, Fax: 662-843-0811, www.AirRepairInc. com

1973 500 Gallon M601-E11, TTAF: 9500, TSOH: 2600 , TSPOH:2600 , Engine borescope satisfactory (engine is hot and high), 2 brand new batteries still in boxes, engine auto startup limiter, Time left on wing spars: 2000 approx, Wing spar inspection (eddy current) Good, ServAero tailwheel, cp’s, Agrinautics pump with lane brake and air tractor 5 blade ground adjustable fan, VG’s, Zee heat and air conditioner, Satloc Airstar with Aerial ace flow control., Dry spreader, nertial reel Harness, Contact Matt at 208-8679586 or mgaddis75@gmail.com

1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TA F, 810 SM O H e n gine . 330 hr s since master rod bearing reprocessed, crankshaft magnafluxed, valves reground and returned to service. 787 SMOH prop.

Extensive annual with many new parts including tires, battery, A/C compressor, fuel pump, seat belts and harness. Has stainless steel pump with electric brake and stainless booms with CP nozzles.

Satloc Bantam with G-4 screen and flow control. Air conditioner, chip lite, 24 volt electrical system, smoker, flagger, single point fuel, comm radio, oil filter kit, digital tach, extended wings, Big Butterfly plate, good glass and paint. All logs since new.

Asking $155,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806258-7220 or email whiteface@wtrt.net 1997 Thrush S2R G10, 4987TT, 466 SCAM by CD, Turbomaxx Crossover duct, SATLOC Bantam w/flow control, A/C, smoker, REABE hopper quantity gauge, AMSAFE Airbag seatbelts. $485,000.

Contact Kyle Scott 970-867-8414 2012 THRUSH S2R-T34, N30538, Fresh annual complete & available 12/20/2015, 900 TT, Sprayer-510 gallon - Stainless Booms, CASCADE PT-6 balanced long mount, Pressure Cowl, 14 inches longer mount, Leading Edge Light (LED), Garmin GTX-327 Transponder, GARMIN GTR225 COMM, CP11 Nozzles, SATLOC - G4 GPS, Intelliflow, AC/HEAT, Hopper Rinse Tank, 228 fuel, MVP-50T, VG’s, Winglets, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel. $785K Call Cory Johnson at 870-930-4555

2011 Thrush 510P FOR SALE 1650 TT, Fresh Hot Section inspection, Satloc w/ flow control, Bottom load fuel, leading edge lights, Elec. Fan brake, VG’s, and More! $729,000 Call ASI JET for pictures and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft check us out at ASIJET. COM or give us a call at 952-941-6255

2004 660 Thrush-67, 4100 hours TT, 120 Hours since HSI, M3 GPS w/flow control, Lane Brake, A/C and heat, 250 gals fuel, Hatfield fuel system (auto shut off), Shadin fuel flow, Fast start , AmSafe restraint system. Call 605-350-4536

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1980 Ayres S2R-T34DC, 15561 TT. 4300 hrs left on spars. PT6-34AG 4087 SIRAN. 6885 TT prop, 425 SIRAN. Dual cockpit w/ out controls. Satloc M3 w/ flow control.

Kawak control quadrant. Electric fan brake. Variable rate dry. Dual load valves.

Dual single pt fuel. Zee A/C. Load Hawg.

CP-11’s. $350,000 662-822-3204

1978 S2-R G-1 Thrush Marsh Conversion.

TTAF 2842, Engine TTSN 3601, TSHS 446 replaced 3 T Wheels Stators and turbine bearing. New Compressor bearing and torque sensor this year with fresh gear box insp. Prop 0 SIRAN Time since New Blades 266 TSOH 555. Remaining on wings 3300 Fabric tail, Winglets, Big Wings Big Fuel, single point fuel VGs Hatfield Cool Start, Bayou Leading edge Lights, Wing Tip LED/ Strobe, paint in 2014, Harbor AC, Mode C and COM. Original Tail wheel (spring) recently overhauled. AgNav Gold with flow control. 3” side load. $325,000 FIRM. Call 217-607-6383

2004 Thrush 550 -45, 3927 TT Airframe, 3837 SOH -45, HSI Feb. 2015, VG’s, Amsafe system, Hatfield auto fuel shutoff, Satloc M3. Call 605-350-4536

1978 Thrush S2R T-34, Lots of extras! $280K Call Donald at 361-920-2305 for details.

1993 510 Thrush with -10 Garrett. $290,000...... 7541TT, 3093 since CAM, 1151 SHSI, 755 SPOH, 600 left on wings, G4 w/ flow control. Dual single point fuel, fuel flow meter, air condition/heat, dual side load, FastStart, Good shape/solid bird. Call 478-244-7430 or 478-244-1446.

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1983 DC Thrush, TT 16,581, Walter 601E11, 29,000 hr wing spar, no ad’s, winglets 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, crophawk, fuel flow, a/c, heat, intercom, strobes, radio, ss booms, cp nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, wingman, spreader, vg’s. $275,000. 912-384-6466 or 912592-5334. • Contact Shelton Souther - SOUTHER CROP SPRAYING, Owner - located Douglas, GA USA • Telephone: 912-592-5334, 912-384-6466 or Fax: 912-384-6466

1996 Thrush S2R G10DC: Approx. 6700 TTAF, TPE331-10 with 1700hrs SOH, Dual cockpit, Satloc G4 w/Flow, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, elec. fan brake, Landing lights, and More! Aircraft located in Australia, containership/importation included! $449,000 Call ASI JET AG Division for pictures and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer!

Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET. COM, give us a call! 952-941-6255

1987 Thrush S2R-T34/400 Great Low Time Thrush with loads of Extras! 6950TT airframe, 5250 TT Engine PT6A-34AG (New in 2006!) recent light overhaul IRAN

by RT turbines, 400 hours of warranty remaining! Cascade inlet conversion, Dual cockpit, Bantam with Flow control, Winglets, Air conditioner, VG’s, Smoker, Lane fan brake, and More! $475,000 We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales.

ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-9416255 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

2012 PT-6 -34, 2450 TTSN, Fully equipped.

Purchased new, owner flown, hangared and well cared for. NDH. $610,000 Call Chris at 520-251-1577

1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super/400, Airframe: Approx. 4550 hours TT, Engine/Propeller: 1550 Hours Since Super Conversion to Garrett -1, Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3750 Hours TT, 980 SMOH approx. 350 hours Since new Blades, Equipment: Bantam GPS with new X3 screen, 400 Gallon Hopper, Single Point Fuel, Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Five Blade, Pump, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV lights, Strobe lights, Wiper/washer, Mesh seat, Inspection status: Annual Due 4/2016, Refurbished exciter box installed 10/2015, $399,950, Call Tom Ashenfelter at ASI Jet 952-941-6255

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. www.thrushaircraft.com

1976 Thrush S2R 600. TTSN: 8045 HRS, SMOH: 293 HRS, SPOH: 387 HRS, In annual, All ADs, Satloc with flow control, Commercially maintained. $105,000 USD. Call Steve 204-324-1300.

WALTER CONVERSION KIT FOR THRUSH Complete with everything firewall forward including Engine and Propeller. Engine and Propeller need to be overhauled.$45,000 - CONTACT JOHNSTON AIRCR AF T SERVICE AT 559-686-1794, e-mail at info@johnstonaircraft.com, and fax at 559-686-3960.

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Several PT6A-34/510 Thrushs for sale.

Low engine and propeller times and good equipment. Please visit our web site, www. johnstonaircraft.com, and look in our Ag Aircraft for Sale section. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 or e-mail info@johnstonaircraft.com.

1999 Ayres Turbo Thrush N760BF G10154, 6008 Hrs. TTAF, 1150 Hrs. TTSN, 1150 Engine hrs. since Cam, 1150 Prop hrs. since O/H with New blades, Standard Gauges, Transponder, VHF Radio, A/C, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Smoker, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, 1150 hrs. on Spar Caps Replaced, Guia GPS & Flow Control, $525,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or bruceandrews62@ gmail.com

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2010 AT-802, N422BR, approx. 2375 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/G4 controller, G4 w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI .................................................. $1,050,000

2003 AT-802A, N319BM, -67, 3508 hrs TT, 1 hr since prop overhaul, 1 hr since HSI, 1 hr since Annual, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, red and white paint, M3 Satloc w/Flow control, dual bottom load, Shadin fuel flow . $730,000 1997 AT-602, N602AM, approx. 8,000 hrs TT, -60, smoker, M3 w/Flowcontrol, dual single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, MVP 50 Panel, bottom load, spreader, fresh HSI & annual......................................................... $525,000.00

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

1994 AT-502B, N6039S, approx. 10,955 TTAF&E, -34AG TT 18,700, Smoker, Air, VG’s, Stainless Steel Booms, M3 w/ Flow control, CP Nozzles, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, 0 SHSI, & Fresh Annual .............................................. $415,000

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1974 Thrush 1820 midtime airframe (8000 hrs). Complete with metal tail, 495 gal. hopper, minus engine and prop. Also complete boom, 15 plus rotary nozzles, spare booms, two dry chutes. Located E. Washington, call 360-378-8800. All reasonable offers considered.

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2005 PT-6 -34, 6000 TTSN, Fully equipped.

Purchased new, owner flown, hangared and well cared for. NDH. $485,000 Call Chris at 520-251-1577

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Cessna 180-185-188, PiPer Brave & Pawnee, CitaBria, DromaDer, aero CommanDer Lark & Darter, sCott & XPm taiLwheeL Parts, ContinentaL, LyComing, ChamPion, anD a Lot more.

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1974 S2RG5/525(Goering Garrett-5 conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., SATLOC M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factor y lower spar caps, good paint/tires/glass/fabric, NEW Serv Aero Tail MODIFICATION with NEW FABRIC and PAINT! PRICE REDUCED! $325K JAS 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com 1991 Thrush S2R. S/N R1340-028, 4068 TTA, GE factory overhauled Walter M601E-11 s/n 872015 (750 hp hot & high) installed by Premier Turbines at 332 TT, 3 blade Avia prop, Satloc M3 GPS, King KX 155 VHF radio, business band radio, A/C, single point fuel, enlarged 230 gal fuel, South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-8713833 or 605-853-2497.

2010 Thrush S2R-T34. S/N t32-339, 670 TTAEP, PT6A-34 (750 hp), s/n PCEPH0625, constant speed Hartzell prop, 250 amp starter/generator, 510 gal hopper, well equipped, Garmin VHF SL-40 Nav Com, Garmin GTX-320A transponder, M3 Bantam w/ 7” touchscreen. South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497.

2013 Thrush S2R-H80, dual cockpit, full dual controls, GE H80 engine model H80-100. Hartzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass panel. Standard alum booms with 32 CP nozzles, Lane fan and electric brake, Wing tip strobe and Nav lights. 228 Gal fuel, K & N filters, windsheild wiper and washer, 29” high flotation tires and wheels with dual caliper Cleveland brakes, Zee A/C, cabin heat. Satloc G4 w/Intelliflow, comm transponder, FM/XM radio. Call Southern Field Aviation 229-924-2813

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1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10-125, 7446 TT, 4450 TT engine since cam, 4760 T & S hours remaining on spar caps, 640 hrs. remaining on caps, Hartzell propeller 813 hours SMOH, 2280 hrs. since last hot section, Air Conditioning/Collins Air, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable/Lane, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Ag Nav Flow Control, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, New Paint, Stainless Steel Camlocs, $350,000 Call for additional info on spar caps. Will upgrade for additional fee. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@gmail.com

1993 Weatherly 620B,SN 1571,6590TT, 969 TSMOHE&P (Tulsa and Northwest Propeller). Flagman, smoker, rebuilt landing gear, COM, CP03 nozzles, Lane Brake, Lane Fan.Jeff Chorman 302-3495055 Parting out Weatherly. Good wings, tail feathers, landing gear, damaged repairable center section, tail wheel assembly, and more. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

1997 Weatherly 620B. 3333 TTAF, 718 SMOH by Tulsa Engine, 718 since prop, SATLOC, Always hangared, One owner, Nice airplane! April annual, Reduced to $115,000. Call Gary or Kevin 785-6263344 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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Helicopters

Bell 47G-5 Helicopters-FAR part 137 Restricted category. New and Used Helicopter Parts Inventory. New and Used Spray Equipment (Simplex, Transland, Agrinautics and Teejet) Contact; Gomes Farm Air Service, Salinas CA (831) 7711370 Cgbellone@gomesfarmair.com; Subject; AgAir AD

2005 ROBINSON R-44 RAVEN II - 1521.3 Hrs, N466EL, NDH, Simplex Spray System, SATLOC Bantam GPS, Auto Cal Flow Control, Garmin 430, DAV Clock, ELT, Transponder, KY196, Intercom, Annual April 2015, New Blades, Ground Handling Wheels. Completely Rigged Out for Spraying; Very Efficient, Low Over Head, AERIAL MONEY MAKER! $289,000 w/o Isolair 4500 Dry System/Seeder. Contact Ely Ag Helicopters 918-605-1037 or 918605-1038

Transland Deep Throat Spreader Part # 22118 Serial # 0001. Purchased with intention to fit to Cresco Aircraft, never used. Dimensions are approx 630mm x 300mm at Intake and approx 2100mm across at Outlet. As stated this Spreader is Brand New but given its Country of Origin we are only seeking around 50% of new price. Asking price is $3000 US. Freight costs must be considered. Call 0273075850 or email graeme@southair.co.nz

2000 Maule M7-420AC. 287 TT airframe.

Rolls Royce M250-B17C. 2496 TT on engine. 287 TT since new blades. 2238 cycles since new. All A.D.’s complied with. $395,000 Call Jeff at 870-946-5148 or email padgettagair@icloud.com

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 E L P YO U !!! E XC E L L E N T PR I C E S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559 686 1794/ parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360, Ask for our catalog.

CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344

20 03 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i t h Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 1000 Engine Management System, Vision Microsystems Inc. Chronometer, Vision Microsystems Inc. Air Temperature, Vision Microsystems Inc. Fuel Level Monitoring System, GNC 250 GPS Com, Garmin 496, ZAON XRX Collision Avoidance System, Amera King AK-451 406 MHZ ELT. Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654 Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome.

PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. 573-359-0500

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 Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-6425777 or tsa@702com.net CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KN OW LED G E AB LE 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 Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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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.

Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-3807268, 850-380-6091.

Dispersal Equipment New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, easy 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 Two sets of complete Micronairs & booms. One set was on a 502 & the other was on a 802. Small set has 10 units & big set has 12 units plus one spare unit per set. Will sell separate or together. $9,000 for small set and $11,000 for big set.

New style regulators and shafts. WELL MAINTAINED! If bought together will include a box of parts. Also can send pics.

Charleston, MS.Call Chris 662-515-8391

NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. In business for over 30 years. Customers from coast to coast. Spreaders and Accessories. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” we now have a 38” 13 vane in stock ready to ship . Call us for all of your spreader needs. We do repairs on all models. 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232

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Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale.

Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.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 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.

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Lane Aviation, Inc. “Specializing in Turbine and Piston Air Tractors”

888-995-5263

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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.

Engine Turbine Engine Parts, PT6 Parts out of -15AG, small exit duct, CT vane ring (flow class 5.71), CT stator housing, lock plate, #2 bearing cover. All parts have 8130 tags from Western Skyways, PT6 parts 200 hours since new. Call 979-257-6695 Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1. 0 time since overhaul in 8/5/03 by Covington Aircraft Engines. Tulsa Aircraft Engine ran engine test in 2/27/13. Engine is approved for return to service. Engine was obtained from a company in Spain. The engine was a spare for an aircraft bought by Hershey Flying Service. All logs and paperwork.

Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $55,000 Call 308-3685556 P r 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 Hershey Flying Service. Asking $30,000. Please call 308368-5556 for details Geared 1340. 220 SMOH by Covington.

Removed for turbine conversion. Clean, nice running engine. $46,000. Contact Dean L. McClain at AG FLYERS INC. 307532-4744 or email agflyers@embarqmail. com

Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, 266 hrs SMOH. Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000.00 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE41708, TSO 2816, Outright Fresh HSI/Repair. 30 days, For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com 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 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50555, TSO 2693, 3000 CR build. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50818, TSO, 0, EOS OH, For pricing call Paul at 817-354 -2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Par t Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305 - 885 -3900 w w w.

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R985, R134 0 and R134 0 Geared Engines new overhauled in stock. All engines new chrome in cylinders and new pistons. Overhauled by Younkin Aviation Inc, Arkansas FAA Approved Repair Station. Ken or Greg, 479-8393945. Been in business since 1957. www. younkinaviation.com CO M P L E T E F I R E WA L L F O RWA R D WALTER M601E-11 CONVERSION KIT INCLUDING ENGINE AND PROPELLER. Engine and Propeller must be overhauled. $45,000 - Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, e-mail at info@ johnstonaircraft.com, or fax at 559-6869360.

NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 PT6A-34AG, 980 TTSN, FRESH HOT SECTION, PRATT WARRANTY $350,000; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Honeywell TPE331 -1 thru -10 engines and accessories available. Contact David Finley at 972-248-3108 X 213 / dfinley@ turbineair.com or Rick Forbes at 972248-3108 X 302 / rforbes@turbineair. com for details.

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

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, P-50875, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com 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 Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 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 Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.

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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 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.

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.

Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $64,500; Lane Aviation 888995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401 Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines AvailablePT6A-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;PT6A65AG 314 TSNPT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light OverhaulPT6A65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light OverhaulPT6A-67AG 2851 TSNContact 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 Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 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.

R134 0 Geared Engine, 450 SMOH, $50,000. Call Sky Tractor LLC 1-800437-5319

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

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net

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

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

Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556

Finance Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hanger. 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 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417

Gently used Ag - Nav Guia Platinum systems, complete with 3-way valve, Ag-Flow rate controller, large Nav-Bar light bar, and dimmer hub. Systems are as new, come with extra year warranty from Ag-Nav, systems used only for a couple months, and are very low time. New price over $29,000 usd, selling 4 units for $21,000 usd each, my loss is your savings.

Dave 204-870-2828 dave@jonair.com 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 DYNA NAV VEKTOR GPS - $9,950 NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use and RELIABLE! DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company 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

Intelliflow Flow Controls - in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800437-5319

12’x48’ Split “garage-style” electric commercial hangar door. For more information call Dale Pence at 816-5366959

Insurance 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.

“Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do, and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc. is centrally located in Wichita, Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. Randy Hardy established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff that includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Mary Humphrey and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. 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 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

CALL FOR PRICING 2012 AT-802, PT6A-65 AG, 2450 TTSN, dual cockpit 2014 AT-602, PT6A-65 AG, 700 TTSN. 2013 AT-802A PT6A-65AG wingman, 10”gate, Covington Hot 1400 TTSN 2011 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 2500 TTSN, 0- since Covington hot, wingman, Bantam/flow 1999 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, O- since Covington LOH, 500 hr engine warranty, G-4

Miscellaneous

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 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions.

Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and ex tremely simple solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted f ro m th e h i g h e s t q u al i t y 2024 -T 3 aircraf t aluminum (lighter and not a s l i ke l y to c a r ve u p a n o p e r ato r like galvanized steel). Quick action W i n g n u t C A M LO C a i rc r af t g r ad e fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring sur face. Order your set of three fo r o nly $59 9.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com 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

877-715-8476 farmairparts@mymctc.net 40’ 15.649, 90’14.306

2009 AT-602, PT6A-60AG, wingman, 10” gate, 0- since Covington hot, Bantam 2010 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 2250 TTSN, VG’s, 0- since hot Set of AT-502B wings with 0 since Air Tractor spar.

Check our web site for changes at www.farmairinc.com Large selection of parts, call Carrie or Naomi at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@mymctc.net

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Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com Toy pla stic 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 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. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 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 New Ag Pilot Helmet for sale. Deluxe version, with comfort liner/ear seals, speakers, boom mic, and many extras. $900 firm, call Mike for details at 623332-2806 or email him at cepilot@ hotmail.com D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D E 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

Operations For Sale Aerial Application business for sale in mid-west region. Owner/operator has had business for 6 years. Averages 35-45k acres per year. Business includes all tools/equipment and option to purchase aircraft. Excellent location/hangar. Owner will assist in transition and client base.

Happy to answer any and all questions.

Please email blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: Mid-West Operation or fax 478352-0025 South Central Aerial Application Business for sale. Located on a Municipal Airport.

A true two airplane operation. For more information email blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: South Central Aerial Application Business or fax 478-352-0025 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

Parts Cessna 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

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PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer Rudder (covered) for Piper PA-25-235/25, in good condition - $750. New tail wheel springs for PA-25-235/250 - $140. Tail wheel numbers are 64901-005/ 6490104/ 64901-003/ 64901-02. Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Used Cleveland Wheels. 29 inch, 8.50X10, tail wheels, brake parts. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service 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 Hershey Flying Service at 308368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

Call Carrie or Naomi for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@mymctc.net. 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 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 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 Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

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

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Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 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 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 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 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 COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TAIL w/ updates in EXCELLENT condition.

Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.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 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 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 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.

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

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.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.

Used 502 Wingman. $5000. Call Al 870265-5011 Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuf f, Nie to Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero.

Sky Tractor Supply 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviation INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net 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.

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 Save money. Buy used. Parting out Air Tractor 402,502,602, Thrush, and Ag-Cat. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 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

Propellers Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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

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3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12; Call PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net

18 foot bumper pull trailer with 1000 g al l o n f u e l t an k , $3 0 0 0. N ow at a , Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-225-8561

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 2D30-6101A12, 0 IRAN $12,50022D306533A12, 0 I R A N $12, 5 0 02 2D3 0 6533A 1 2 , 0 S O H $1 5 , 5 0 01 2D 4 0 6101A12, 1058 SOH $11,500012D40AG100-4S, 375 SOH $17,50022D40AG200 -2, 60 IR AN $20,50022D4 0 6533A12, 832 SOH $20,500HC-B3TN-3D / T10282N+4, 38 TT $29,000AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX, AgCat Sales/ Service/Parts since 1971. Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used, $CALL. Lane Aviation 888-995LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 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.

Service 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 AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 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 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 Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885

28 foot Gooseneck Mix Rig: 1500 gallons water, 800 fuel, 1 Inductor cone. $6000 Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-2258561

We b u i l d l o a d e r t r u c k s t o y o u r 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:870-6972004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 or Cell: 870-919-2317

Wanted to Buy Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 94 0 - 9 02- 0797 or ev ans .dar yl @ sbcglobal.net

Training Star t 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 772-285-5506

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

AUTHORIZED THRUSH SALES AND SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS DISTRIBUTOR

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Seat Wanted Seat wanted for 2016! Resume and references available upon request. Call Cody Britt at 662-207-0151 or email cbritt0151@gmail.com Looking for 2016 Seat, 9297.9 TT, 7674.2 Ag Time, 130.6 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine it does not matter. Resume available upon request. Call Cory at 507456-6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com Looking for 2016 Ag Seat. 1300TT, 30 0 +T W. Reliable, wreck free and insurable. Many skills in addition to flying and will help with maintenance. Please email sneberger@hotmail.com for a complete resume or call 406-239-8377 Brazilian ag pilot looking for a job anywhere in the world. 8000 hours total time, 7500 agricultural tailwheel time. 5000 hours flown in AT-402, 502 and 802. BS in mechanical engineering.

Worked as Firefighter in AT-802 in Brazil.

Did a 3 months internship at AirTractor, Inc in 2005. Fluent English. Understands Spanish. Please call +55 66 9639 8961 or email adrianolsantos@yahoo.com.br

Help Wanted Full Time Chief Mechanic Position available in Arizona. Must be PT-6 and Helicopter experienced. Possible six figure income for the right person with the needed qualifications. Must have good references.

Please email to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Chief Mechanic, fax to 478352-0025, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 Pilot for AT-602 and AT-802 needed for full time seat with year round work (may be able to rotate if occasional time off needed). Must have 300 hours in 602 and/ or 802, and must be willing to travel. Email resume and qualifications to Janice@ bsairinc.com or fax 229-838-6649 AT-802 and/or AT-502 pilot needed. Must have herbicide experience and preferably 802 time. Team player, willing to relocate.

Email resume or inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com RE: 802 / 502 Pilot Needed or mail to AgAir Update P.O Box 850, Perry GA 31069

Helicopter pilot needed in Southern California, R44 & herbicide experience required, Year round work, Turbine fixed wing operation, Preference will be given with fixed wing turbine ag time. Send resume to agpilot620@yahoo.com Experienced Bell 206 Helicopter Ag Pilot Needed - Shor t contract from approximately May 25th to July 1, 2016 for mountain spraying. Possible transition into a seasonal position. Mountain experience a must. Well maintained ships. Send resume to ozziero@hotmail.com Immediate opening for helicopter pilot.

R44 and herbicide time required. Ideal candidate will have additional experience managing helicopter operations as part of an established fixed-wing operation.

Preference will be given to candidates with fixed-wing turbine ag time. Send inquiries to HelicopterPilot c/o AgAir Update P.O. Box 850 Perry, GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com.

Nor th Star Aviation Inc., located in Ulysses, KS is seeking applications for an A&P Mechanic. We specialize in Turbine powered Agricultural Aircraft. Applicant must be self-motivated, dedicated and willing to live in a small town. Some bene f it s include Health Insur ance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement and Bonus. Send resumes to northsa@pld.com A&P Mechanic needed for growing business. Super Cubs to Conquests.

Fabrication, sheet metal, piston and turbine experience all a plus. Quality workmanship and willingness to learn a must. Forward your resume to tim@ turbinesllc.com and explore your future.

Aircraft Sales position for experienced Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits.

Call: Dick 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO Full Time position with year round oppor tunities. CDL with tanker and Hazmat preferred, but not required. Clean MVR and drug testing a must. Heavy travel with hotels and per diem, as well as 7 day work weeks. Email Janice@bsairinc.com or fax 229-838-6649 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295 - 6213 Salar y depending on qualifications and experience

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