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This Time of Year It’s a cool morning mid-December here in Georgia. Just the last two days prior, the weather was warm enough for shorts and t-shirts; nice. The next two or three months will be filled with cold days (negative for me) and much travel attending state trade shows (a positive). Speaking of trade shows, I have been contemplating for the past few weeks trying to decide if I liked having the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in November, or prefer having it in December. I realize it was a disrupter for several state trade shows. The date change caused the AgAir Update team to step up its game a month sooner than usual to publish its Show Guide and prepare for attending the convention. For me, December has been a more relaxing month without the national convention a couple weeks ahead of Christmas and all its preparations and celebrations. But, this year’s national convention was held on Graham and my birthdays, which was odd. Many know that Graham was a gift for my 26th birthday from his mom forty-one years ago. Since that time, we’ve always celebrated that special day together. This year, we shared breakfast at the Rosen Shingles Hotel at the convention. The change of pace into November was nice, and the Florida weather was even better. Oh well… This month and next will be a time for a multitude of state trade shows. Graham and I will attend most of them. And as always, I look forward to renewing friendships and making new ones during this time. If you see one of us, please don’t hesitate to walk right up and speak. We are always looking for great stories for upcoming issues of AgAir Update. Sometimes, I find that I’m in a daze working outside of my regular routine. Wake me up! Let’s talk. One of the best things about winter months is I don’t receive NTSB reports on ag-aircraft accidents, especially the fatal ones. Sure, there are still some operations going on during winter, but for the most part the accident rate is nil, or let’s hope so. That presents an opportunity to reflect on last year. Is there anything we can learn from it? AgAir Update’s January edition cover story reflects on the last 12 editions. I believe it is good to look back, think about what took place and move forward from that position. The vast majority of us have been in the agaviation business for many, many years. We know a lot about A 6 | agairupdate.com
what we do. That’s how we survive. However, the smart ones are eager to learn more. There’s surely plenty to learn. Because of this ongoing learning, our industry grows stronger and more professional. Sure, there are still some rogue ag-pilots that don’t believe they need a helmet, or take short cuts in their work, or still try to prove they are the best pilot on earth. What good is that? For those who observed that risky flying will shake their heads at the funeral and say, “He sure was a good pilot”; yeah, but still dead all the same. Some have left the bounds of this earth and were truly good, safe and conscientious pilots. One of the issues with ag-aviation is no matter how safely you fly, one moment of inattention can bite you. We accept that possibility. The professionals deal with it by always trying to improve and learn. Time is a vital commodity. There is not much of it during a busy spray season for working on flying skills, improving the workplace environment or simply doing things that require an inordinate time that is not available. That leaves the winter months for most. Don’t let these months slip by without taking the time to improve yourself, your equipment and your operation as a whole. I have to keep in mind that a significant number of AgAir Update readers work south of the equator and are in the peak of their spray season. So, just park this editorial in the back of your mind for your wintertime with my apologies. After over 35 years, I have yet to figure out how to write to ag-pilots in opposite seasons about season-related issues! This is the 681st word in this editorial. I’ve been told to keep them short. So, I’ll leave you with your thoughts about what you will do to improve in the coming months. For those that I’m fortunate enough to meet and talk with during this time, I look forward to it! Until next month, Keep Turning…
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January 4-6, 2020 ArAAA Convention
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January 20-22, 2020 OkAAA Conference
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Westin Alexandria Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 20-22, 2020 Canada AAA Conference
The Farimont Empress Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Tamara Hudson 780-413-0078 tamara@managwise.ca
July 28-30, 2020 Congresso da Aviação Agrícola do Brasil 2020 – Sindag e Congresso Mercosul da Aviação Agrícola 2020.
Sertãozinho – SP – Brasil. +55 51 3337.5013 sindag@sindag.org.br www.congressoavag.org.br August 19, 2020 Brazilian Ag Aviation Day October 9-11, 2020 NAAA Fall Board Meeting
TBD Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org October 22-25, 2020 VIII Expo Congresso de Aviación Agrícola 2020 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico adriana.garduno@aviacionagricola. com.mx
December 7-10, 2020 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo
TBD Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org
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TBA Lorena Campos 512-476-2644 Lcampos@thetexascapitol. com
February 26, 2020 Ohio AAA State Meeting
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Brazilian Spray Pump Fan And while I’m at it, a hearty Merry Christmas to you and staff! I’m looking at page A22 of the July 2019 issue. What make of spray pump fan is that along for the ride, outfitted with what appears to be 8 relatively short, red blades? (There’s a much better picture, perhaps even a front cover shot, in a back issue, but I couldn’t immediately bring it to bear...) It struck me that it wasn’t something produced or available in the States, but there’s always a good possibility I’m wrong... All the best, and safety to you in your travels, W. Knauer Aircraft Entropy Management Specialist Macy’s Flying Service - Hangar Tulelake, CA 96134
said while doing so in a respectful manner. Your inclusion of the PAASS mantra “Upon the performance of each rests the fate of us all” was most appropriate - it would be so easy to loose what has been so hard fought to win over the years, and we need people like yourself reminding us of that. Thank you. Respectfully, Mike Randolph Johnson City, NY Hello Mike; Thanks for your email. You are too kind. I knew the topic would be touchy, but in my opinion, necessary to point out. Good luck with your future career in ag-aviation! Safety supersedes all other considerations!—Bill
You have Agrinautics SPRAY PUMPS, VALVES AND STRAINERS But are they HARD ANODIZED TUFFCOAT?
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Speaking Up As an aspiring newbie ag pilot and NAAA member, but someone who also has decades of aviation training experience in my rear view mirror, I read with great interest just now your editorial in the latest AgAir Update and just wanted to commend you for speaking out about the incident (of which I had no knowledge whatsoever) and your candor in including your own past relevant experience. I believe you struck just the right tone in your From the Cockpit editorial, saying what needed to be
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Every year AgAir Update A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E dedicates an Ag Aviation Expo edition to recap Resounding Success the 12 editions of the previous year. This year is no different. Here’s a quick summarization of the major stories that appeared on the cover pages of AgAir Update over the past 12 months. Beginning with the January 2019 AgAir Update, a summarization of the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo held in Reno December 2018 is the cover story. Like every NAAA hosted convention, it was a success with the expo’s highlight being the live auction where Pratt & Whitney Canada made available a PT6A-34AG engine, along with donations from vendors and private individuals alike that are involved in ag-aviation. With the February edition, AgAir Update travels to Canada to meet with the newly authorized Canadian Air Tractor dealer, Portage Aircraft based at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The company was originally formed by John Bodie and Ken Kane in 1978, then called Jonair. Eventually Exhibit Hall Happenings 2018 Ag Aviation Expo 2018 Ag Aviation Expo Award Reception and Banquet GE Announces Americas Support and H-Series Product Improvements
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the company evolved into A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E both a spraying company, Across Jonair, and a the Prairie maintenance facility, Portage Aircraft. Today, the companies Portage Aircraft Carries the Air Tractor are owned by Brand in Canada Dave Frisch and Bryan Dion. In the March edition, AgAir Update travels to Brazil to visit the very progressive family business of Destaque Aviação Agrícola based in São Pedro do Sul, A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E RS. Three Brazilian Brothers United brothers in Agricultural Aviation purchased the company from their father and in a very short amount of time, expanded the business to include one xarvio Zone Spray Protects the Right Acres In Depth with AGNAV
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Ipanema 201 (their father’s original), four Ipanemas 201A, one Ipanema 202 and one Air Tractor 402A. At the time of AgAir Update’s visit, the company was planning to add a second AT-402A. In its busiest year, 2014, the company treated over 425,000 acres flying in 30 counties for more than a total of 3,500 flight hours from four bases. The April edition of AgAir Update features Twin County AirAg based at Winnie, Texas. This company not only lost aircraft and buildings to A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E flooding (over 150 inches of rainfall) from Hurricane Harvey earlier in the season before the hurricane hit. Jeff Leger, the son of owner, Jeffery Leger, experienced a catastrophic engine failure in the Ag-Cat he was flying. The aircraft was consumed with fire. Although Jeff survived the accident, he suffered from smoke inhalation and minor burns. His father was circling above him, helpless. The Legers were glad to see 2017 come to a close! Looking back almost 50 years, the May edition brings to life the history of Earl’s Flying Service that was formed in 1970 by Earl Lee. Today, the company is owned and operated by Mike Lee from the Steele, Missouri Municipal Airport. To sum up Earl’s Flying Service comes a quote by Mike that says it all; “I’m a problem solver,” Earl’s Flying Service says Mike. “Most of my Improving with Innovation innovations have been born from a practical need for my APRIL 2019
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Growth of Brazilian Ag-Aviation Fleet What Spray Volume is Necessary to Provide Good Coverage?
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business, but then a customer will come in and say, ‘Mike, I really like that, I want that on my airplane!’” If you have attended a Brazilian ag-aviation convention, you probably watched the aerobatic routine of the Textor family. With the June edition, it features two companies, AeroTek and Aerotex Aviação Agrícola, both with aerobatic and ag-aviation
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backgrounds. AeroTek is owned by Tiago Textor. Aerotex Aviação Agrícola is owned by Tiago’s father, Ruy Alberto Textor, better known as “Beto”. One of the notable attributes of Aerotex was the formation of a charitable partnership in 2018 that donated half of the proceeds from fighting forest fires by the company’s aircraft to the Rio Verde Cancer Hospital. Aerotek has been equally involved with its local community. The Textor family’s motto is to promote agricultural aviation, social consciousness and the betterment of the environment. Every year, more women become ag-pilots. AgAir Update has featured several A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E of them, including Kaydee Newfound Mitchell and her journey Direction from zero time to ag-time in the July edition of AgAir Update. Young Kaydee was raised on a 20,000-acre cotton and soybean farm owned by her uncle. She was faced with the career decision all young people have when leaving high school, which path to follow. When her uncle expressed the need of an ag-plane dedicated to spray his farm, Kaydee quickly volunteered for the job. The only problem was that Kaydee had never been in an aircraft! In less than a year, Kaydee earned her pilot’s licenses, pesticide license and formed a new FAA certified Part 137 agricultural aviation company. The article continues, telling how Kaydee trained and made the huge transition to being an ag-operator. She also offers praises to her mentors that trained and flew with her in her new company. Like so many agoperations that are passed down over generations, A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E August’s edition features today’s Woolard Flying FLYING SERVICE Service that was originally Matt Woolard Continues Family Operation formed by Roy Coleman in 1981 in Corning, Arkansas. Matt Woolard married Roy’s daughter, Cindy, and started working for Roy loading aircraft a few short years later. From there, Matt earned his A&P rating and Commercial Pilot’s license to eventually not only fly for Roy, but purchased his flying service in 2015. Today, the company operates an AT-802 and an AT-502B with the Aero Innovations’ Loadmaster prop. One of the many challenges of ag-aviation is a pilot ➤ JULY 2019
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making the transition into a turbine powered ag-plane A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E and maintaining a maximum degree of safe operations while flying it. To meet that challenge, AgAir Update’s September edition featured Turbine Training Center based in Manhattan, Kansas. Turbine Training Center owns one of the very few ag-aircraft simulators, in this case for the Air Tractor model ag-planes. Using the cockpit of a decommissioned AT-802, a simulator was built for Turbine Training Center based on the AT-502/AT-802. The simulator is a fully equipped cockpit with force-feedback flight controls and a 270-degree field-of-view. As is true with many ag-operations, Wells Flying Service in Holdrege, A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E Nebraska is a four-generation operation. AgAir Update’s October edition tells the story of Harley Wells starting out in the 1950s. Wells Flying Service is now owned and operated by his grandsons, Ryan and Randy, with their father, Dave, having owned the company between 1975 and March 2019. Today, the company operates four AT-802s, an AT-502, a TPE331 powered AT-402, a 510P Thrush and a Piper Brave. The fleet is the combination of several flying services purchased over the years by Wells Flying Service and operates from four bases in Nebraska and North Dakota. A fourth generation, 19-year old Alex Wells, is attending college full-time and helping with the operation during his time off. A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E Not many think of New Diversity in the Jersey as an agricultural Garden State state large enough to support ag-aviation operators. A quick trip to The Garden State provides the cover story for AgAir Update’s November edition. Wings Aerial Applicators is not only different because SEPTEMBER 2019
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of its unique location in Southhampton, New Jersey, it is also a family run business with father Jeff Daniel and son, Austin, both flying, as well as Austin’s wife, Emily, all ag-pilots for the company. When not busy flying over their cranberry farm, Jeff flies for American Airlines and is a member of The Raiders Demo Team flying aerobatics in a Yak 52. Not to be outdone, Austin serves in the Air National Guard flying one of its F-16s. And, Emily owns a flight school named, “Chick and Rudder”. The company has a fleet of ag-aircraft that include an Eagle, Turbine Dromader, Weatherlys, Pawnee and an L-19 Bird Dog used for field scouting. The Daniels found a niche that works for them and are doing their best to keep the “Garden” in The Garden State. The December edition brings to a close 2019 by featuring the National A G A V I A T I O N ’ S M A G A Z I N E Agricultural Aviation Association hosting its annual Ag Aviation Expo held Successful 2019 Ag Aviation Expo last November at the Rosen Brings Ag Aviation Shingles Resort in Orlando, to Orlando Florida. The new dates and venue set the stage for a hugely successful convention. Each year, the exhibit hall seems filled with more exhibitors than years before. It is a busy five days, starting on Sunday and ending Thursday night with the Farewell Reception and Awards Banquet. With two days of exhibit hall time, the other days are packed with association meetings and sessions aimed at promoting safety, profits and professionalism within the industry. In 2020, the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo will be held the first week of December in Savannah, Georgia. DECEMBER 2019
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Are Aerial Applications and Ground Applications the Same? After a long technical day in Laguna Larga, Cordoba Argentina the question of aerial vs ground applications was discussed. I was working with Salvucci Aviation making calibration and spray system adjustments. We asked ourselves, “What was the reason agricultural producers often decided to make their chemical applications with ground equipment?”
Was it exclusively due to costs? Is a ground application as efficient as aerial applications? Do growers know the benefits of aerial application? To answer these questions, we must approach them from several prospectives. As a first step, we agreed that we should show our customers the benefits of aerial applications as compared to ground applications. Primarily, this is because of the penetration created by inertia of droplets (as long as the boom is adequately positioned) due to an aerodynamic benefit, downwash. In general terms, this makes the control of a pathogen, or pest, much more efficient.
This asset is only available with the aircraft. The desirable sum of effects of aerial application, downwash created while in ground effect, also enhances the finest drops to contact the backside of leaves, allowing droplets to reach areas where ground applications cannot. Many pests exist on the underside of leaves? Do growers know this? In terms of biological effectiveness, there are many scientific publications that reveal this. So, is this issue just a cost issue?
On the other hand, the operational capacity of an ag-plane is absolutely better than any ground equipment by practically 10:1, with its superior applications and average swath widths addressing the pest problem much faster. ➤
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a volumetric calculation graphically can demonstrate to growers the better results with a very fine droplet influenced the factors aforementioned. Maintaining a constant volume, a 500-micron droplet from a ground machine has little or no possibility of contact with the pest. But, it contains the same amount of liquid as eight drops of half its diameter (250 microns) and in turn the same amount of liquid as 64 drops of 125 microns, the typical diameter of an aerial application. The 125-micron droplets have a much better possibility of contact with the pest as there are many times more of them than the same amount of liquid made up of 500-micron droplets.
A principle of control and rate of absorption from Fick’s law details the rate of absorption of a chemical through a semi-permeable membrane (crop leaf) is directly related to the concentration gradient of the droplet. Therefore, a chemical applied by air is absorbed much faster (with less risk of loss) and controls the pest faster, since it has a much more concentrated droplet. How then can the efficiency of both air and ground applications be analyzed objectively? To do this, we will take the following agronomic criteria: • Mechanical damage caused by ground machines • Severity and incidence of diseases in crops treated with aerial application, e.g. timing • Results of the quality of the crop. In order to analyze losses caused by mechanical damage of a ground machine with a 35 cm wide track, a crop planted in rows equivalent to 21 cm was analyzed. To analyze it, a drone flew at 100 meters was used, achieving a 2 cm pixel definition. After analyzing and measuring all the passes of the ground machine, it was established that the minimum mechanical damage caused by tracking over the crop is of the order of 2.94%, as can be seen in the attached figure. This means for a total treated area of 100 hectares, the ground machine, as a result of its track, causes at least the loss of production of three hectares. Regarding the severity and incidence of the diseases in treated crops, we will refer to the wheat crop that suffers from the infection of Roya (Puccinia), a polycyclic disease. A 18 | agairupdate.com
When the airplane application is used, it is possible to notice a lower effect - severity as explained earlier with more concentrated droplets being absorbed quicker). There is an added benefit of a lower incidence of the spread of the disease, since aircraft do not enter into the field dispersing spores, avoiding a subsequent application.
In photo with three leaves, the severity of the impact due to ground equipment treatment is shown, since the pathogen’s progress was not stopped in time at the first detection and a second treatment was needed. In other words, the control effect of a polycyclic disease is much greater if it is performed by air.
Regarding the commercial quality of the trodden upon crop (treated with ground equipment) you should not forget the crop suffers a delay in its phenological development causing green grains to appear at harvest time. This causes the grower to receive considerable discounts on the price of his product. Analyzing each of the concepts detailed above, it is clearly much more beneficial to apply post-emergent treatments with aerial equipment.
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Under the slogan “New facilities, New thrills”, Titan Firefighting and its sister company, Air Tractor Europe, has opened new facilities at Viver’s aerodrome in Spain. The grand opening ceremony took place on 10th December, marking the start of a new era for the company with over a half century of expertise in the aerial firefighting and aircraft sales businesses. The new facilities project started in 1999 and as Mr. Rafael Selma, Titan firefighting company’s General Manager stated, “Despite the fact that it has not been easy to complete the airport and its facilities with no external help and relaying on our own resources, we have succeeded and are proud today to show the world what we managed to build from scratch. After several years being spread across several different locations, the company finally reunites all its personal and various company organizational segments at one geo-location point and in new, modern facilities.”
Utilizing a huge hangar, company mechanics can perform aircraft maintenance and technical support for Air Tractor aircraft. At Viver’s aerodrome, both companies aim to make a center of excellence for the various businesses held by the companies. Utilizing a huge hangar, company mechanics can perform aircraft maintenance and technical support for Air Tractor aircraft. The facility also has capacity for the company to proceed with various assessments in aerial firefighting and the ability to train pilots and mechanics in a training center that features
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I started flying Stearmans in 1959. I flew just about every configuration, starting with the 220s (HP) through 300s, 450s, 500s and 600s with toothpick props, Hamilton Standards and even a prop used on a blimp. Back then, we joked while flying you had to stand up in the cockpit to see over the nose of a loaded Stearman to see where you were going. But, with the advent of the high lift wings that changed. I was fortunate to install the Roulette wings on my airplane and oh what a difference that wing made. I could haul just about any load the 300-gallon hopper would hold, up to 2,000 pounds of dry. Boy, as they say, “Those were the days.” I flew about 10,000 hours in those great old birds before moving on to Thrushes, Ag-Wagons and then the best of all in my opinion, the AgCat. It was a dump truck with wings and in rice country, it was a real moneymaker. Once I was invited to go to the NASA facility in Virginia back in the ‘70s to help in designing a new spreader. While there, I got a chance to fly their Thrush simulator. That was really neat, just like flying the real thing.
I decided to show them how we flew in Texas. So, after taking off I made some spray runs over a “simulated” field. After a while, I flew back to the airport and decided to fly down the runway, pull up, do a hammerhead stall turn and sideslip to landing. Everything went well. I made the hammerhead, went into a steep sideslip and upon trying to straighten out, the controls froze. Damn! The airplane rolled inverted and no amount of force on the stick changed the aircraft’s attitude. At that point, I was really into this realistic simulated flight. I was cursing, sweating and all I could see was that center runway stripe coming up very fast, inverted! I had a very realistic feeling of the airplane about to smash into the runway. While I sat in the cockpit, realizing how real this flight had felt, I heard loud laughter coming from the control room. I climbed out of the simulator only to see the control guys were standing there laughing and saying, “We closed the valves that control the hydraulic pressure to the control stick on you.” It seems they had the last word on that event! With NASA’s simulator back in those days being that realistic, I bet today’s models are something else!
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NAAA’s voting members overwhelmingly approved a series of bylaw amendments in September, paving the way for new and expanded membership categories that went into effect for 2020. The bylaws changes are intended to strengthen the association and the aerial application industry and were voted on in an electronic ballot. Some of the changes proposed were simple changes to wording in NAAA’s bylaws designed to better clarify and streamline the association’s governance. Most prominently, NAAA members enacted amendments creating an aerial imaging membership category and broadening the classifications of aerial application work covered to qualify as an operator or pilot member. In addition agricultural aviation services, the expanded operator and pilot categories open the door for companies with a Part 137 operating certificate operating single engine air tanker (SEAT) aerial firefighting, aerial forestry and/ or an aerial public health application business to join NAAA as an operator company member. SEAT aerial firefighting, aerial forestry and aerial public health application pilots who are not operators may join as NAAA pilot members. For both of those NAAA member categories, membership in a state or regional agricultural aviation association is also required. NAAA’s purpose in broadening the classifications of work aerial applicators conduct was to better match Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR Part 137 and Article III 1.a. of the association’s articles of incorporation. As for the new NAAA membership category, any individual or company using manned aircraft, satellites and/or unmanned aircraft system to produce aerial images for crop-sensing, precision agriculture or other related purposes and that
possess the necessary FAA operating certificates to conduct such work may qualify an aerial imaging member. The new aerial imaging category is a non-voting membership category, but aerial imaging members will be able to choose a single board director who will have one vote on the NAAA board. A Precision Agriculture Committee has also been established as a new advisory committee to NAAA’s board of directors. Adding an aerial imaging category to the types of NAAA memberships acknowledges the marked growth of aerial imaging for use in precision/ variable rate applications. Allowing aerial imaging companies to join NAAA as aerial imaging members serves two purposes: 1) to help diversify present aerial application operations through knowledge sharing, and 2) to bring these types of operations under the NAAA umbrella to share professional flying operation techniques to better ensure safety in the low-flying airspace. The board and staff of NAAA are working to make information on aerial forestry, aerial firefighting, aerial public health application and aerial imaging services more readily available to NAAA members and to recruit experts in those fields to join NAAA. NAAA’s new and expanded membership categories enable the association to best represent the modern aerial application industry. Augmenting membership and resources directed to the association will empower NAAA to better provide the industry with policy-advocacy, public relations, education, communication and networking services.
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Solomon wrote, “Moreover I saw under the sun: In the place of judgment, wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness iniquity was there. I said in my heart, “God shall judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work” (Ecclesiastes 3:16-17). The writer of Hebrews wrote, “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He punishes everyone He accepts as a son” (Hebrews 12:5-6). Sometimes we think the problems and trials in our lives are just bad luck, and have no particular spiritual significance. But there’s several places in the Bible that remind us that we’re making a mistake if we don’t find in our troubles the discipline and judgment of God. It’s true that Jesus Christ died for all our sins if we’re a Christian, but this doesn’t remove God’s right to discipline Christians for our ungodly thoughts, motives, words, and actions while we’re on this earth. God also punishes unbelievers for their ungodly thoughts, motives, words, and actions. God’s discipline and judgement can come to us in disease of our body, mental distress, losing our property, injury of our character, the wickedness of our children, the faithlessness of our friends, and in any other way that God sees fit to discipline us. We need to realize that even our troubles are sometimes God ordained. The Lord’s discipline and judgment can come into our lives because of our disobedience. The psalmist wrote, “Before I was afflicted I went astray…It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn Your decrees” (Psalm 119:67, 71). Achan fought with Joshua’s army in the battle
of Jericho where God had ordered the Israelites to destroy the entire city of Jericho and everything in it because of its sin. God also commanded that no Israelite take anything from Jericho because it would bring trouble on the Israelites. Achan disobeyed God and took a beautiful robe and some gold and silver and hid them in his tent. This caused the Israelites to lose their battle against Ai. Achan and his family, and all their possessions were destroyed. Why such severe punishment? Achan’s sin affected the entire nation of Israel. Sin can have national consequences.
Several places in the Bible that remind us that we’re making a mistake if we don’t find in our troubles the discipline and judgment of God. Saul was the first King of Israel, but Saul disobeyed God’s orders to utterly destroy Amalek (1 Samuel 15:1-9). Samuel told Saul, “You have rejected the word of the Lord, and the Lord has rejected you from being King over Israel” (1 Samuel 15:26). Saul committed suicide to keep from being taken captive by the Philistines and all his sons died on the same day, which kept anyone from Saul’s family becoming king of Israel (1 Samuel 31:1-6). Disobeying the Lord can have earthly consequences that affect us and our family for many generations (Exodus 34:6-8).
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David had an adulterous affair with Bathsheba and had her husband killed. The Law of Moses said that David should die, but Nathan the prophet told David, “Thus says the Lord, ‘Behold, I will raise up adversity against you from your own house….The Lord has put away your sin, you shall not die…. the child born also who is born to you shall surely die’” (2 Samuel 12:11-15). David’s sin didn’t cause David to lose his eternal salvation but his sin had severe earthly consequences for him and his family for many years into the future. Ananias and Sapphira sold a possession, and they brought a part of the proceeds and gave it to the apostles, but they kept back a part of the proceeds. Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” God killed both Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11). It’s a severe mistake to lie to God, because He knows all our thoughts, motives, words, and actions. Speaking of communion, the apostle Paul wrote, “Whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many have died. For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world” (1 Corinthians 11:27-32). Taking communion is serious business for Christians; make sure your heart is right with the Lord. God can use any method He desires to keep us from going into forbidden areas or doing forbidden things. Paul and his companions wanted to go to Bithynia, but the Spirit would not allow them to (Acts 16:7). We don’t know for sure how the Holy Spirit kept them from going to Bithynia, but many Bible scholars believe that Paul became so sick that he couldn’t travel. God gave Paul a “thorn in the flesh” to keep him from bragging about how the Lord had used him (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). Bragging is sinful! Joshua made a serious mistake when he didn’t inquire of the Lord about the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:1-16). It’s easy to get into business agreements, situations, and deals that God doesn’t want us in; and when everything falls apart we’re disappointed. God uses these disappointments so that we’ll learn His statutes of, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Like any good father, sometimes God uses discipline to keep us out of trouble. We should always be thankful for God’s guidance and protection. “Only a fool demands his own way” (Proverbs 28:26).
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I am addressing this “In My Opinion” mostly to ag-pilots with several seasons behind them. Think about what you are saying and who is listening to you.
He asked why I would hesitate to fly. Of course, I told him that my airplane was not equipped to fly IFR, but that did not deter him at all from egging me on to fly. After all, I only had to fly in the valleys or climb up through a hole in the clouds and go VFR on top. This character only had a private pilot’s license and no instrument rating. His insistence that I should fly made me want to get away from him, because I knew he was trying to bolster his own pseudo-macho, big-shot ego. At least that’s the impression that I got from him. So what is this little dissertation all about, anyway? Just this: In a previous “In My Opinion”
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lexible hoses on aircraft engines carry the fuel, oil, and air essential to engine and systems operation. These same types of hoses also carry hydraulic fluid for the aircraft’s brake system. Unfortunately and all
too often, these hoses are not adequately understood or inspected. After time failures occur, sometimes with damaging or fatal results.
During engine operation all hoses inside the cowling are subject to continual flexing from vibration and are exposed to intense heat.
During engine operation all hoses inside the cowling are subject to continual flexing from vibration and are exposed to intense heat. For each hose, it’s a hostile and potentially dangerous environment considering the flammable liquids carried within. Medium-pressure hoses forward of the engine firewall are rated for up to 1,500 pounds per square inch (psi). With no hydraulic system for landing gear retraction and extension, the majority of agricultural aircraft do not require highpressure hoses, which are rated for a maximum of 3,000 psi. Engine hoses include those that carry fuel to the fuel injection system or carburetor, and others that port manifold pressure, oil pressure, and fuel pressure (fuel flow) from the engine to the appropriate firewall connections for those engines with mechanical (direct sensing) engine monitoring instruments in the cockpit. There are two types of medium-pressure
engine hoses that are commin in aircraft: synthetic rubber or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which is commonly but incorrectly referred to as Teflon®. (Teflon® is the trademarked name for the tetrafluoroethylene resin that is the basis for PTFE.) Figure 1 shows the two general types of medium-pressure hoses, one with a “firesleeve” on a PTFE hose. I’ll get into firesleeves later in this article. Figure 2 shows a length of low-pressure hose designed for oil, alcohol, coolant, or water, and is also used for pneumatic lines.
Synthetic Rubber Hoses The two major brands of medium-pressure synthetic rubber hoses are Aeroquip by the Eaton Corporation and Stratoflex by the Parker Hannifin Corporation. As presented in figure 3, some mediumpressure synthetic rubber hoses have multiple layers consisting of an inner synthetic rubber tube of neoprene or Buna-N, plus one or more layers ➤ B 10 | agairupdate.com
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(depending on the hose size) of braided fabric and braided wire. Depending on the hose construction, the braided fabric can be cotton, rayon, Dacron®, or polyester. The wire can be either stainless steel or high-strength carbon steel. This reinforcement keeps pressure or suction from deforming the rubber tube and also protects it from externally inflicted damage. The outer layer or cover of the hose is a braided fabric impregnated with a rubber compound that resists oil and mildew. Although this cover protects the hose’s internal layers from abrasion, moisture, and oxidation, it does not contribute to the hose’s pressure rating.
Also shown in figure 3 is an example of the hose manufacturer’s markings. These markings include the hose number and size (such as Stratoflex 111-4), the specification that the hose complies with, the quarter and year the bulk hose was manufactured, and a manufacturer’s symbol or production code. Each prefabricated hose assembled in a specialty hose shop also has a metal band containing data for that specific assembly. I’ll get into data banding later. Buna-N is a synthetic rubber compound with a high resistance to petroleum-based fluids such as fuel, mineral and ashless-dispersant engine oil and
hydraulic fluid. Neoprene is an acetylene-based synthetic rubber that is also resistant to petroleumbased fluids but is not as good or as expensive as Buna-N. Pure rubber is not used for construction of flexible aircraft hoses. Several types of synthetic rubber hoses are available according to their pressure ratings and the operating temperatures that they are designed to withstand under normal operating conditions. One popular medium-pressure hose, Aeroquip 303, is rated at 3,000 psi for sizes -3, -4, and -5 only with size -6 and larger rated at 1,500 psi. As with rated pressures, operating temperatures also vary by hose type and size. Most low-pressure hoses have a temperature range of -65°F to +160°F (-54°C to +71°C) while medium pressure hoses have a temperature range of -65°F (-54°C) to either +250°F (+121°C) or +300°F (+149°C) depending on brand. Unfortunately, synthetic rubber hoses deteriorate significantly with age and prolonged exposure to heat. In the deteriorated state they become brittle and can crack open or even break apart resulting in leaks or much worse—an uncontained spray under pressure. Leaks in hoses carrying either fuel or oil create a hazardous potential for an engine fire that can lead to a fatal crash. Additionally, a leak or rupture of a brake hose can cause a wreck during ground operations.
PTFE hoses Brands of medium-pressure PTFE hoses ➤
Flexible Hose General Inspection Procedure • •
Set the throttle and mixture/fuel controls to idle cutoff. Run the auxiliary fuel pump in ON or HIGH boost operation (as applicable) for several seconds to pressurize the flexible fuel lines. • Inspect the hose exterior and adjacent area for any sign of fuel staining or wetness. • Inspect for discoloration and color bleaching at the end fittings. • Check the hose for stiffness or sound (crackling) when flexed. • After pressure testing, allow sufficient time for excess fuel to drain overboard/evaporate before attempting to start the engine. If any leakage or sign of impending hose failure is observed, replace the failing hose before any further engine or aircraft operation.
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are Aeroquip, Stratoflex, and Titeflex. During manufacture as an aircraft hose, the PTFE resin is compounded and extruded into a tube with braided corrosion-resistant steel wire reinforcement that also serves as the outer cover. This type of hose has essentially an unlimited shelf life and a potentially long service life. It is compatible with just about any liquid or gas that will go through a tube. There is little resistance to flow and viscous materials will not adhere to the tube. A PTFE tube also has less volumetric expansion than one made of synthetic rubber. The inside of the PTFE tube is coated with an electrically conductive carbon black compound that grounds the hose to the metal fittings on its ends. This coating inhibits any buildup of static electricity as the liquid or gas passes through the hose. Operating pressures are up to 1,500 psi normally for -3, -4, and -6 sizes with a wide temperature range of -65°F to +450°F (-54°C to +232°C). Prefabricated PTFE hoses do not have any printing on the braided wire reinforcing cover but do have a metal band containing data for that specific assembly. Data banding is explained under the heading Prefabricated Hose Data Banding. With their longer service life and seemingly few disadvantages, even PTFE hoses are not immune from wear, deterioration, or damage. The initial downside to PTFE hoses occurs at purchase as they are considerably more expensive than synthetic rubber hose assemblies. Additionally, and according to the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Airworthiness Bulletin AWB 02-006, Issue 2, “PTFE hoses appear to be more susceptible to damage resulting for careless handling and incorrect installation than rubber compound hoses. Great care is required when handling the hoses during installation, removal (including partial removal to gain access to other components) and inspection.”
Hose Sizes and Specifications The inside diameter of a hose’s tube measured in increments of 1/16 inch is its numeric size. For example, the tube of a -4 hose is 4/16 inch (1/4 inch); a -6 hose is 6/16ths (3/8 inch). This is opposite of the sizing methodology for rigid tubing, which measures the outside diameter of the tube in 1/16-inch increments. Generally all hose sizes and specification must comply first with the aircraft and engine B 14 | agairupdate.com
manufacturers’ guidelines (see the applicable parts manuals) and then with any superseding regulatory mandates (ADs in the U.S. and similar regulatory directives in other nations).
Fire Zone and Firesleeve In discussions about fire-resistant engine hoses, the engine side of the firewall is classified as the “fire zone.” A fire-resistant hose assembled under FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) C53a is able to withstand a 2,000°F flame applied at 1/4 inch away for a period of five minutes. The Type C suffix to TSO C53a specifies the fireresistant hose is restricted to installations where the air temperature does not exceed 250°F. A fire-resistant hose assembled under TSO C53a Type D specifications can be used where the air temperature does not exceed 450°F, which is the specification for a PTFE hose with a firesleeve. A firesleeve that covers a synthetic rubber or PTFE hose makes it into one that is fire resistant. This firesleeve can be either of the two types shown in figure 5 and described below: Slip-on — A braided fiberglass tube infused with a flame-resistant, orange-colored silicone rubber cover. Both ends are coated with hightemperature silicone gasket material with a stainless steel band clamping the firesleeve firmly onto the hose assembly. Molded — Extruded silicone rubber molded directly onto the hose’s braided steel exterior as an integral part of the hose assembly. This type of firesleeve resists chafing, eliminates the need for band clamps, and prevents fluid wicking. Rust brown is the traditional color of molded firesleeves with blue now also available. A PTFE hose with a molded firesleeve is the most expensive of replacement flexible hoses. ➤
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Prefabricated Hose Data Banding Data about each prefabricated hose assembly is printed on a metal band and affixed to the assembly at the hose shop. Figure 6 shows an example band and its data for a -10 firesleeved PTFE hose, in this case the oil input hose for the remote Airwolf oil filter on my B55.
Continued Airworthiness for Hoses Flexible hoses should be inspected as part of the aircraft’s 100-hour or annual airworthiness inspection. Hose inspection should also occur whenever the cowling is removed for other maintenance (see the Flexible Hose General Inspection Procedure sidebar). A general rule for safety is to replace all rubber hoses located under the cowling every five years regardless of apparent condition. As to those rubber hoses in the airframe, especially brake lines, replace them every ten years or when they show signs of leakage or become stiff. Although PTFE hoses have a long shelf life, they still need to be checked for signs of leakage, abrasion, or other external damage at a minimum of during 100-hour or annual inspections. Again, they should be checked whenever the cowling is removed. I’ve seen leaks develop at the fittings on Teflon hoses when they otherwise looked good, which mandated immediate replacement.
Engine Hose Replacement Owner-performed preventive maintenance is allowed per 14 CFR 43 Appendix A paragraph (c), which lists the types of approved work. Item 22 in this list states “Replacing prefabricated fuel lines” (my emphasis added) as a preventive maintenance task. Not mentioned in the list but also applicable according to the Coleal interpretation issued by the FAA Office of Chief Council in February 2009 are the other similar hoses forward of the firewall: manifold pressure, oil pressure, fuel flow, pneumatic, and so forth. I emphasized “prefabricated” because hoses can also be B 16 | agairupdate.com
easily and inexpensively assembled and tested locally from bulk materials and fittings using the proper mandrels. Don’t ask me how I know this. However, local fabrication and installation of hoses is either in the realm of your A&P mechanic or to be done under his/her direct supervision. Also stated in the owner preventive maintenance regulation is the caveat “…provided it does not involve complex assembly operations.” When I replaced the hoses for one of the engines on my B55 Baron, removing the air box from the IO-470L was the most complex task of the entire project. However, I’ve seen some models of the Bonanza, Debonair, and Baron where access to the hoses required considerable disassembly/ assembly by an experienced A&P mechanic. With the digital cameras and smartphones available today, I recommend photographing the hoses from every possible angle before removing them on an installed engine, or prior to removing an engine for overhaul or replacement. Even for an experienced mechanic, photos of what you started with can make the job of routing, connecting, and securing (as necessary) the hoses easier and safer. Figure 7 is an “after” photo of the hose installation on my old left engine. The “before” installation (not shown) was one of the reasons I chose to replace all the hoses at approximately 100 hours before exchanging that engine for a factory rebuilt unit. Complete prefabricated hose kits for just about any year and model of aircraft are available from a number of specialty hose shops. When talking with a shop salesperson, ask for the hose list for your aircraft and engine and compare its listings with the hoses you will be replacing. You may not need all of the hoses on the shop’s list or perhaps one of your currently installed hoses is longer or shorter because of equipment installed after the airplane was built. The cost per engine was over $650 for the eight hoses on the list plus an additional $260 for the two -10 slip-on firesleeved PTFE hoses for the remote oil filter. If you can afford it, I recommend ordering all PTFE hoses with molded firesleeves. They are easier to work with and are more attractive than the slip-on firesleeves. Regardless of the type, having new hoses on that engine up front or on each side can promote equipment safety and a peace of mind that is priceless. Editor’s Note: George Brown is the Associate Editor of the American Bonanza Society’s monthly magazine. This article originally appeared in their Volume 19, Number 12 issue, and has been edited for content and reprinted with permission. George can be contacted via email, george@bonanza.org. For more information about the American Bonanza Society, which represents all owners and operators of all Textron/Beechcraft products, visit their website at bonanza.org.
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SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Uptake Reinhibitors) have become very commonly used in today’s medical practice. They have been shown effective in treating chronic pain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), depression, anxiety, and have been used in smoking cessation therapy. Typical ones are Prozac, Lexapro, Zoloft, Celexa, and Wellbutrin. Apart from the obvious jokes about “aerial application can be depressing”, it is all too common for a healthcare provider to quickly put a pilot on one of these medications without considering the aeromedical implications. I hope to provide an overview that will help if you have been put on one of these medications, or perhaps have need of one. There are two areas of concern in the use of SSRIs. One is the diagnosis itself…many of the indications for use of an SSRI reflect potential mental impairment, which in and of itself is medically disqualifying. The second is the effect that SSRIs have on the central nervous system (CNS). CNS effects can be debilitating…headache, drowsiness, agitation…which obviously can interfere with safe flying. Two pathways exist for someone on an SSRI. One is to discontinue the medication, the other is to go through the Special Issuance process to continue to take the medication and still fly. The path chosen will depend on diagnosis, medication, and your response to the medication. If you choose to discontinue the use of an SSRI, you must be off the medication for 60 days. After that 60s days (this is important…you must be off the medication for 60 days prior to evaluation), your treating physician will need to generate a report noting stable mood and no adverse effects. Application can then be made for regular issuance of a medical. Note, however, that the FAA may still require reports from your treating physician. Continuing the SSRI is an option, if it is one of the acceptable four medications…Prozac,
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Two pathways exist for someone on an SSRI. One is to discontinue the medication, the other is to go through the Special Issuance process. If there is a history of suicidal ideation (consideration of suicide), psychosis, electroconvulsive therapy (shock therapy), multiple simultaneous SSRIs or use of other psychoactive medications with the SSRI, issuance is not allowed. Important to note is that even if an airman meets all the above criteria, issuance will still be on a case-by-case basis. To proceed, the airman must be evaluated by a HIMS (Human Intervention Motivational Specialist) AME. The HIMS AME must review all your records, including the records from when you were having symptoms, and not treated, through the treatment. Evaluation by a board-certified psychiatrist is necessary for initial issuance, as is an evaluation by a neuropsychologist. Specific reports are required from your treating physician. In addition, a report from your chief pilot/operator is required. All of the above must be reviewed by the FAA, and then the HIMS AME can issue. ➤
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In addition, a statement from the airman is required, reviewing the symptoms, the providers you have seen (including the dates), and any medications you have taken in the past. Any hospitalizations due to mental health conditions, as well as a current status statement must be included. All of this must be reviewed, and approved by the FAA, and then the HIMS AME can issue. Repeat issuance has specific requirements…a HIMS AME evaluation and psychiatric evaluation every six month. A chief pilot report is required every three months, as well as an annual neuropsychologist evaluation. If the HIMS AME finds the above to be acceptable, he can reissue the certificate every year. If a medication is prescribed for you, it is very important to ensure that there are no aeromedical implications prior to taking it! Consult with your AME, and be especially careful with any medication that affects your mood or level of consciousness. Medications which disqualify a pilot are sometimes prescribed inadvertently, when the prescribing healthcare provider doesn’t understand the aeromedical implications. What about anxiolytics (Valium, Xanax
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Left: Jim operates safely from top loader rig with a Hiller 12E in North Carolina. Right: Jim prepares for departure in a Hughes 500 in Washington, DC.
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ag operations in every state in the union except Hawaii. This mélange of experience often would open the door for interesting events. He started flying in 1969, working as an apprentice, until 1971. For the next ten years, Jim operated his own flying service in Mansfield, Ohio working row crops flying an Ag Cat, Bell 47, S55, and Pawnee. In 1982 he began traveling, working various types of helicopter contracts for Evergreen Helicopters. This involved all types of helicopters in every imaginable location, like in Alaska flying a Hughes 500 and a Bell 212 for seismic and offshore oil exploration. He would fly contracts for western fires in Idaho and Montana with a Bell 204, 205, 212 and the Lama. He even worked for five winters flying Bob Vance’s Turbo Thrush in the California’s San Joaquin Valley. Jim’s experience included flying the sick and injured for medivac hospital contracts in Wyoming and Florida. He eventually moved into the northeastern U.S. flying power line spray contracts and pine release (herbicide applications on young pine trees) in Maine, Quebec and Newfoundland. With a logbook that could choke a papereating goat, Jim contracted with a northeastern helicopter operator in 1986. For the next four years, Jim continued the mixed-bag of aerial applications, as well as many utility, firefighting, cargo and passenger flights with the helicopter. It was during this period some of Jim’s more interesting flights occurred. During the summer of 1986 Jim flew in the busy, congested northeastern U.S.. One of the jobs he was contracted for was to supply helicopterpilot passenger services for a lighthouse building contractor. The contractor owed a certain well-
known U.S. Senator a few favors, so often the helicopter and Jim would be moving the Senator and contractor around for lunch and other work details. Jim has had some remarkable experiences, meeting even more interesting people. When Arnold Swartzenegger and Maria Shriver were wed, of course it was Jim who piloted the helicopter for the couple, picking them up at the church and transporting them to the Kennedy compound. And, there were instances when Jim flew Ted Kennedy to Martha’s Vineyard from the mainland.
Jim continued the mixedbag of aerial applications, as well as many utility, fire fighting, cargo and passenger flights with the helicopter. It was during this period some of Jim’s more interesting flights occurred. Who else, but someone of Jim’s unique career experience, would be the pilot who has permission to spray up to the fence of the White House, better known on the charts as P-38! Who else would have in his possession a Washington, DC ➤
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aerial applicators license? Working with ground tree spraying companies, Jim would pilot his Hughes 500 over congested areas of Washington, DC spraying gypsy moth. Loading out of National Airport, Arlington Cemetery’s oak trees were treated, saving them from defoliation. Anywhere in the downtown DC area where the gypsy moth threatened the oak trees, the tree companies would call-in Jim’s helicopter to stop the infestation, using Bt or Dimilin for the control agent. In the winter, Jim and Betsy set up shop in different northeastern towns selling applications to individual homeowners for the spring assault by the gypsy moth. These agreements with the neighbors required a signed contract giving Jim permission to make the applications, as well as signatures on a release form from each adjoining neighbor. The product used in the more congested/sensitive areas was Bt. It was more expensive and sometimes required a second application in comparison to the Dimilin that was used in the open areas. Being awarded permission to work in congested northeastern cities and urban areas required contingency plans. For the fire department, contingency plans for fires and chemical spills; for the FAA, there had to be a contingency plan for engine failures, as well as public notification by newspaper and television. Working, possibly the smallest application sites of any applicator in the world (neighborhood lawns), Jim had to be sure every angle was considered, all the documentation in order and always be thinking of the consequences of the application. In the mid-1990s, a natural viral infection attacked the gypsy moth and led to the demise of aerial applications in the northeastern U.S. Because of this, Jim hasn’t sprayed the White House’s neighbors for gypsy moth since 1996, but stands ready should mother nature change her course. Miller Ag Craft has expanded its operations to include the southeastern U.S, particularly Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. Applications start February through May on one-year old pine plantations with 10 gallons per acre of Oust and Velpar for grass and weed control, respectfully. In May, the routine changes to 10-15 gallons per acre with Arsenal, Accord and surfactants for site prep applications for planting pine trees. July brings to bear power line applications.
These flights are made at 15 mph, applying Krenite, Arsenal and Accord for a broad spectrum control of brush, weeds and grass. The application rate is 25 gallons per acre and applications are limited by five MPH or less prevailing winds. Jim uses a micro foil-type boom called the TVB (Through Valve Boom). The TVB permits Jim to have exact control of the swath. Jim has also used Maynard Lund’s ML Tips that have worked nicely for this type of precision applications. Jim uses the ML Tips for forestry applications, as well. The power line and site prep applications continue through August. Pine release work begins in September until frost, applying Arsenal on young pine tree plantations to eliminate competition from woody plant species. Today, Jim operates a Hiller Soloy conversion helicopter, powered by an Allison C-20B, rated at 420 SHP. The helicopter is guided by a Trimble GPS unit, receiving its differential signal from Racal. The Hiller has a 100-gallon load capacity operating off the top of Miller Ag Craft’s Freightliner rig. The Freightliner is equipped with a 4500-gallon water tank, 1200-gallon stainless steel mix tank and 500-gallon stainless steel fuel tank. Ground operations are managed by Jim’s son, Aaron, who is working on his fixed-wing and helicopter ratings so that he may continue in the business. Almost thirty years of flying ag, that includes forestry and row crop, can make most any ag pilot’s life colorful. But, when you mix in a Senator, a couple of celebrities and looking in the windows of Bill Clinton’s bedroom from 50 feet off the ground in a helicopter, you have a rather unique career as an ag pilot. Jim Miller can look back at those years with many memories and experiences. I only wonder if he should have been called during the Monica and Bill testimony. Fifty feet up is pretty good for visuals!
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Cancer, Heart Disease and Flying While cancer and heart disease remain the leading causes of death in the United States, remarkable advances in treatment have occurred in recent years. Many conditions that were previously permanently disqualifying for pilots can now be safely waived after treatment and evaluation.
The FAA routinely allows pilots to fly with these conditions after proper evaluation and risk mitigation. Get treated; don’t risk permanent impairment.
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Cancer Cancer and the treatment of cancer can both cause cognitive impairment. When mild, it may not be noticeable without specific testing. However, couple this fact with an aircraft emergency, other stress (financial, work, family, etc.), or hypoxia, and what had been manageable could become incapacitating. The most serious aviation hazard arising from cancer is a seizure. Sometimes this is the initial event for a primary brain cancer. More often, this is a consequence of metastatic disease (spread to the brain from somewhere else). It renders an individual unable to pilot a plane and can even interfere with someone else controlling the aircraft. There are medications which reduce the likelihood of a seizure, but the side effects of these medications are not compatible with flying. Pay attention to the warning signs for cancer which include unexplained weight loss, a change in bowel habits, cough (especially with bloody phlegm), unexplained pain, or a changing “mole” on the skin. Comply with recommended screenings. Having a colonoscopy at the recommended intervals (50 years of age) should almost eliminate the chance of developing colon cancer at a later date.
Melanoma can often be cured if caught early enough. For all screenings, discuss your particular risk factors (such as family history, smoking, etc.) with your physician.
Cardiovascular Disease There are a number of risk factors for heart disease and strokes. Most can now be managed if not entirely eliminated. Keep your weight down, follow a good diet, exercise, and don’t smoke. If you have high blood pressure, blood sugar, and/ or cholesterol, get them treated. While the FAA has a robust program to mitigate aeromedical risk in those with known heart disease, the airman is ultimately responsible to heed the warning signs, whether cardiovascular disease has been diagnosed or not. Symptoms of cardiac disease may include chest pain with exercise, pain that radiates to the jaw or shoulder, nausea, and/or a crushing sensation in the chest. These should always be evaluated prior to flying. Remember though, cardiac disease can present without any warning signs, so it is best to discuss your particular situation with your primary care physician or your AME. Strokes can be devastating. For some, there are symptoms prior to a debilitating stroke. Temporary losses of function, called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), are similar to strokes but last 24 hours or less with resolution of symptoms. Get evaluated prior to permanent damage. Should stroke symptoms present in flight, land as soon as possible. What should I do to prevent an inflight emergency from a medical condition?
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Many conditions that were previously permanently disqualifying for pilots can now be safely waived. Dr. Michael Berry received an M.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and a master’s in preventive medicine from Ohio State University. He is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in aerospace medicine. He served as an FAA senior aviation medical examiner and vice-president of Preventive and Aerospace Medicine Consultants for 25 years before joining the FAA. He also served as both a U.S. Air Force and NASA flight surgeon.
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Welcome to the Future It’s now a new year. Congratulations, you’ve just traveled another 584 million miles at a speed of 67,000 miles an hour, with a swath width of 41.8 million feet. And you The year 2020 ought to be an interesting one.
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didn’t run out! The year 2020 ought to be an interesting one. One hundred years ago, we were on the backside of the loop in recovering from the first world war and entering what would come to be known as the roaring twenties. The automobile was growing from the rickety, noisy, unreliable contraptions to become a commonplace means of travel as roads and streets were being paved to suit them. Many of the new models had transformed from utilitarian crates to rolling works of art with powerful engines and comfortable seats. You could take your lady for a Sunday drive and she wouldn’t have to worry about messing up
her hair or getting mud on her dress. Some cars would even sport their very own radio. How nifty is that? The day would come when the crop duster loader truck would be invented and we would witness the degradation of everything considered mechanically right. The bane of the ag-pilot came when a modern truck for loading was converted back to a utilitarian crate; a rickety, noisy, unreliable contraption. In 1920, wires for electricity was being strung like a crazy spider web across the nation
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and telephones were being wired up in homes everywhere. They haven’t stopped ringing since. During that time, aviation was growing fast, emerging into public interest as barnstormers and air shows traveled across the country showcasing, “Those daring young men and their flying machines!” Airplanes were becoming an economic force to be reckoned with, no longer just a novelty, or a war machine. The burgeoning air travel industry revolutionized the way people moved from one place to another. Speed and distance barriers were being kicked down like loose fence boards. Who would have thought a human being could fly all the way up to ten thousand feet, traveling almost one hundred miles an hour and live! Detractors were saying things like, “My goodness man, how in the world can the air, just air, hold up an airplane? If God meant for man to fly, your bones would be as empty as your head!”
In 1920, wires for electricity was being strung like a crazy spider web across the nation and telephones were being wired up in homes everywhere. They haven’t stopped ringing since. It wouldn’t be long before folks started looking at those wood and fabric birds and figuring out how to convert them to farm machinery. Yes sir, one hundred years ago, the seeds were being planted to bring aerial application into being. What an exciting time that must have been. Farming in 1920 was a tough business. Field size had grown extensively during the war. As did bugs. Mechanization and bank loans were taking over faster than agricultural technology could keep up. While the rest of the country enjoyed an economic boon, farmers were saddled with heavy debt, drought and worn out soil. The Sphinx moth larvae was destroying trees needed to make telephone poles and fence posts. The boll worm
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was chewing its way through the South like it was a no-cost, all you can eat buffet just outside a Navy base. “There has to be a better way to control all these dang bugs!” It wouldn’t be until August 1921 that Lieutenant Mcready zoomed across a catalpa orchard slinging lead arsenate. You can bet the wheels of innovation were turning in 1920. Why not? The U.S. Marines had just recently began developing the art of combat close air support with a JN-4 Jenny. Why not see if we can kill bugs with an airplane, too? The rest is history. So, where are we today? Ninety-nine years (or so) since the first aerial application of a pesticide. The gross weight of a JN-4 represents only half a load for a 510 Thrush. The unit cost of a brand new Jenny (to the government) was $5,450. In today’s dollars, that’s about $73,000 bucks. You can hardly cover the insurance premium of a modern aerial application business with that. We’re flying fast and accurate, big birds capable of carrying over four tons. Enclosed cockpits with air-conditioning! Can you believe it? Often times, when we look ahead, we see the challenges that lay before us. The problems we have to face, as well as those looming on the horizon. We take the promise of the future with a grain of salt because we’ve been conditioned that way. We go forward hopeful, but cautious. Hold on… Turn around and for a minute look at where we came from. There’s a long road back to where those who came before paved the way for us. They did their part so that we could do ours, building upon what they started. Who knows where we’ll go from here. One thing for sure, we can’t take for granted all the hard work and sacrifice that got us to where we are today. The year 2020! I hope you all have a great year filled with success and prosperity. Keep it safe! Wings level, ball in the center and watch your airspeed! God Bless. Fly Well and Stay Safe!
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Author Mabry Anderson and a Cessna 140 in 1947. Anderson was a partner in MVAS, a pioneer custom equipment design firm.
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Business flourished from the beginning. Stearmans popped in from everywhere and the first of a series of dispensing units, the Aero Dust Master, was developed and installed for dozens of new and old firms. This unit was of all-aluminum construction. Its main feature was a radical vaned spreader built on a conventional airfoil. Curtiss Pitts of”Pitts Special” fame had designed a somewhat similar spreader and, being a nearby neighbor, cooperated with White in the development of an even better version. The unit far exceeded anything available at that time from a standpoint of no-streak application. It sold like hotcakes at $325, complete with agitator and gear box, and could adapted to most conventional hopper throats.
The circumstances that existed directly after the War lent themselves to fast, tremendous strides for the industry. One of the most significant factors was the development of new chemicals that would actually control insects and weeds. DDT, first synthesized in 1874 and patented in 1940 as an insecticide by Dr. Paul Muller, led the way. It was rapidly followed by such hydrocarbons as toxaphene (chlorinated camphene), aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, chlordane, benzine hexachloride, and a host of others. The compound 2,4-D had made the scene and, during World War II, DDT and 2,4-D were heavily produced for the military and were used to fight disease-bearing insects and unwanted vegetation all over the globe.
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An original MVAS installation of the Aero MistMaster Sprayer in a 300 HP Lycoming-powered Stearman. Note internal wing booms and enclosed
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However, it was not until 1947 that MV AS designed and produced a modem Stearman spray unit. From that point on, everything changed drastically. This unit was developed by Ben White over a lengthy period of time, and ·was made almost in conjunction with the firm’s FAA a pproved 300 horsepower Lycoming R680 conversion for the Stearman. A type certificate on this engine conversion designated the unit as the Model A 75L300 and the new spray system, the Aero Mist-Master, was completely compatible with this engine installation. Basically the unit consisted of a Heliarc welded 140
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gallon tank, stainless steel wing booms that were completely contained in the lower wings, and an engine-driven, high pressure Pacific Marine pump. The pump was driven by a heavy duty flexible drive shaft, similar to those used on dental drilling equipment, and was manufactured to MV AS specifications by Stow Manufacturing Company in Massachusetts. This new unit also provided an outside loading inlet and could be loaded quickly without the use of an ➤
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outside power source. A cockpitcontrolled valve was simply switched and the spray pump itself loaded the airplane!
Spray Unit Kit Nothing on the unit hung out. The spray booms were enclosed with nothing protruding except the 28 stainless steel extensions that carried standard nozzles for whatever application was desired. This unit was immediately and widely accepted. Very early in its production approval was obtained to market the unit in complete “kit form� and virtually any shop could make the installation quite easily. One of the first operators to avail himself of this unit was Paul Hursh of Amana, Iowa, who still operates Hursh Flying Service in that region. Paul visited Mississippi and assisted with the installation of this unit in his own aircraft. One night, well after midnight, Paul was alone in the MV AS hangar working diligently when he smelled smoke! Dashing into one of the lean-to B 38 | agairupdate.com
shops, he found the wall on fire from a short-circuited fuse box. Unassisted, he managed to completely extinguish the blaze before it got out of control, saving the entire operation from total destruction. Had Paul not been there, the history of the Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service could never have been written! With a possible exception of 2,4-D and parathion work in the wheat regions of the Midwest, the greatest single boost to aerial spraying was due to an unprecedented boll weevil infestation in the Cotton Belt that began in 1948. The demand for aerial dusting in 1948 greatly exceeded the capability of available aircraft and cotton dusts. A fairly effective dust had arrived, replacing calcium arsenate. It was a combination of benzine hexachloride, DDT, and sulphur. The most popular mixture was 3-5-40. It worked well on weevil and boll worms, but, like all dusts, required ideal atmospheric conditions for good results. It also
burned like hell and pilots detested it. The 1948 boll weevil infestation developed rapidly and supplies of this dust were soon exhausted. As a result, a few operators began spraying the infested cotton with the only thing then available, toxaphene emulsifiable concentrate mixed with water. This toxaphene, applied at the rate of two pounds technical in two gallons of water, did a good job of boll weevil control, especially in the Mississippi Delta. No formal approval of this procedure had been given by any regulatory agency, but farmers, desperate for almost anything, demanded the work and were happy with the results. As a consequence, Delta Branch Experimental Station at Stoneville, Mississippi began conducting extensive spraying tests under the supervision of head entomologist Dr. S.L. Calhoun and Dr. E.W. Dunham, the station supervisor. Delta operators with Aero Mist-Master spray systems supplied equipment and pilots on a gratis basis
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CLOCKWISE FROM ONE O’CLOCK— Installation of the engine-driven Pacific Marine pump on top of tank in an early Aero Mist-Master Sprayer. Pump was driven by flexible drive shaft from generator drive. A 40 gallon tank is installed in an American Dusting Company Piper J-3 in 1948. As agricultural aviation became more sophisticated, so did mechanical changes to improve aircraft performance. Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service combination Stearman dust/spray unit on 225 HP Lycoming Stearman in 1951.
in both 1948 and 1949. As a result, Calhoun and Dunham began recommending cotton spraying with toxaphene several years before such work was formally adopted and recommended. This was a most fortunate circumstance since the 1949 growing season brought on the heaviest boll weevil infestation in history and growers, unable to obtain cotton dusts, switched over to spraying in great numbers. By now, Mississippi Valley Aircraft had also entered the custom application business in a rather extensive way and had a large fleet of planes and pilots available. Some early pilots went on to establish themselves in businesses of their own. Among such men whose names became recognized throughout the industry were Dean Newall, “Chuck” Thresto, Bill Bell, Sid Norwood, Lonnie Floyd, Ed Young, Lee Corviss, James Powell, ➤
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“Chuck” Rose, Johnnie Fulghum, Arthur “Bart” Barlebaugh, “Rocky” Taylor, Jimmy Lambert, and Joe Coope. Joe Coope was a real character, prone to become involved in the unusual. In the early 1950s he went into business for himself, after purchasing a like-new 225 horsepower Lycoming Stearman from MVAS. Joe operated in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, which was rough country. One spring day Joe telephoned MV AS from Knoxville in an agitated voice, demanding to speak with Ben White. Joe had suffered a partial engine failure while test flying in a mountainous area. Somehow he managed to mush the Stearman down into the top of a huge blue spruce, where it hung securely! Joe climbed down unhurt and advised that the plane was hardly scratched. But he didn’t know how to get it down! Ben White, like so many people born into the airplane business, thought he could solve anything. He quickly outlined a plan where Joe was to rig up a winch with an A-frame, lots of cable, and a tractor to run the rig. Joe was then to climb the tree, hook a lifting-eye to a fuselage member, and winch the plane up out of the tree and finally safely to the ground. Several days passed and White decided to call Joe and find out how things worked out. I listened on an extension. “Ben,” began Joe, “your system worked fine except for one little thing. We finally got it all hooked up, but when we started winching it things went bad. The lifting-eye slipped out, just as the plane got clear of the tree and my Stearman fell and rolled down the mountain! To tell you the truth, I just left it there. There wasn’t enough left to salvage!”
By the early 1950s, operations had sprung up all over the country. The majority of the firms maintained fleets of both dusters and sprayers. By the early 1950s, operations had sprung up all over the country. The majority of the firms maintained fleets of both dusters and sprayers. A few home-built combination units were appearing here and there and again MV AS went to work engineering and producing a new, patented combination unit called the Aero Instant-Change. This unit differed significantly from anything else available. It had a cast aluminum closure plate with a synthetic seal that was retained in a floating position inside the tank/hopper. By pulling a cockpit lever, the closure plate could be lowered into the tank throat, sealing it completely and allowing for immediate liquid use, without B 40 | agairupdate.com
removing the spreader. This unit was supplied either installed or in kit form and was quickly adopted by operators. Within a relatively short time, installation of straight dusting of spraying equipment virtually ceased. Power plant installations were changing rapidly by 1950 and the low powered Stearmans were receiving the fine surplus, 450 horsepower R985 Pratt & Whitneys. J.O. Dockery at Stuttgart, Arkansas made an improved installation of this engine in 1946. Subsequent installations of this nature were made everywhere and hopper/tank capacity was being stretched to the limit. Tanks holding 225 gallons became available, making for bigger and more profitable loads. In this day and age of “store bought” aircraft and equipment, few members of the younger generation realize the tremendous amount of time, effort, and dollars that were required to produce any of these early units or conversions. For example, the MV AS Aero Mist-Master sprayer required detailed drawings and blueprints that covered 28 sheets as much as 4’ x 6’ in size. Stress data computations, drawings, die casting, jig making, and final flight approval on the A 75L300 engine conversion required almost continuous activity for nearly a year and literally thousands of hours of manpower, plus thousands in hard-to-come-by dollars! Days and days of test flying and evaluation were required by FAA. At one point, FAA sent a test pilot to the MV AS facility, where he remained for more than eight weeks making flight tests and evaluations. The same sort of things occurred in attempts to improve the performance of existing equipment. Recently Dominic Correro, an early Mississippi Valley master mechanic, and I were reminiscing. “Remember,” smiled Dominic, “the time we were trying to improve the performance of a set of Burnham Venturi spray units for a Texas customer? Ben White had a brainstorm and decided to mount two of them on top of his souped-up 1951 Ford and check them out by eye by running them down the runway! We had 3,000 feet of paved runway and a few hundred feet of sod before the field merged into a cotton patch. We rigged up two of those units on top of his car, fastened a little gravity feed tank above them, and I rigged a spray valve that I could control from inside the car. By leaning way out of the window, I would hopefully see what sort of breakup the units were giving. “Our first pass down the runway was too slow; the units just dribbled. We turned around and got set to go again and this time Ben really turned it on. That old Ford could hit 95 miles per hour and we were really screaming along. When we hit about 75 miles per hour, I turned on the valve and was leaning out to look. Ben kept pouring on the coal and craning his neck to see and forgot all about the end of the runway!
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We need to get rid of turbines and go back to old fashioned big, round engines because turbines are ruining aviation. Anyone can start a turbine engine. All you do is move a switch to the “START” position and then release it after a while. My PC is harder to start than most turbines. Cranking a big, round engine requires skill, finesse, style and a lot of manual dexterity. Turbines start by whining for a while and then they give off a soft, lady-like “poot” before whining louder. Big, round engines begin with a satisfying rattle-rattle, click-click, bang-bang, more rattles, another bang or two, a loud macho “fart”, more clicks and a huge belch of blue smoke that finally ends in a serious, low pitched roar. When you start a big, round engine, your mind is instantly engaged and you begin concentrating on the flight ahead. Starting a turbine engine is like turning on a ceiling fan; useful, but hardly exciting. Besides, turbines don’t break often enough and that leads to maintenance crew boredom, complacency and inattention. A big,
round engine sounds like it is going to blow-up at any moment. That makes a pilot concentrate on the business at hand. Another problem is that turbines don’t have enough control levers to keep a pilot busy. There’s nothing to fiddle around with during flight, so they are likely to start tinnkering with things that should be left alone, like messing with the radio frequency or pulling circuit breakers to see which instruments are affected. Those kinds of distractions can get you into trouble and get you killed. Lastly, turbine engines smell like a Boy Scout camp full of Coleman lanterns. Big, round engines make flying machines smell like God intended for them to smell. I think I hear the nurse coming down the hall, so I’d better close. Submitted by Gary Worthy, Sunflower Aero, Atwood, KS from “The VHPA Aviator”; author unknown.
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NTSB Identification: GAA19CA481
Date: July 24, 2019 Location: STANTON, TX Aircraft: Air Tractor AT 502 Injury: None
Date: August 02, 2019 Location: Vandalia, IL Aircraft: Robinson R66 Injury: none
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight, he had reconnoitered the area of operation, but on the last pass, the airplane struck an unseen wire. He recalled that, “the airplane’s right wing was trying to drop,” and he tried to keep the airplane level, but the right wing collided with the ground and the airplane cartwheeled before it came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The helicopter pilot reported that, during a high reconnaissance of a field intended for agricultural application, he saw power lines surrounding the field. He started the application southbound from the northwest section and after travelling about 300 yards, about 15 ft above the ground, the helicopter struck a power line, after which he was able to land the helicopter on to an adjacent field without further incident. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blade. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Identification: GAA19CA473 Date: July 31, 2019 Location: Fessenden, ND Aircraft: Robinson R44 Injury: None The helicopter pilot reported that, during the aerial application flight into rising terrain, he saw the powerline wires when the airspeed was about 40 knots. The helicopter struck the wires and rolled to the right, and subsequently descended. The helicopter touched down upright and bounced. The nose of the helicopter spun to the right and the right skid struck the ground. The helicopter rolled onto its left side and stopped. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor drive system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Identification: GAA19CA502 Date: August 16, 2019 Location: Onida, SD Aircraft: Air Tractor AT502 Injury: None The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight, he flew the airplane underneath powerline wires, but the airplane struck one of the wires. The airplane descended into a cornfield where it came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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The WeATh-Aero Full FeAThering cockpiT conTrollAble WindmillS “Still” the preferred method for powering the spray pump
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1975 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, 7688TT, Hamilton Standard 23D40 prop, Covington 1340 geared engine 342 SMOH, Cleveland brakes, extended wing tips, northern aircraft. Call Dusten at 605680-9935
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1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges. Call 509-520-8267
1976 Ag Cat G164B, N48643 S/N 99B TT: 8732.22 SMOH: 166.92 P&W 1340 600hp Covington Engine, Heavy Landing Gear, Air Conditioned, Smoker/Flagger, SATLOC 99.5, Flow Control, Teejets & CP’s, 80 gal Bottom Load Fuel, Hershey Tips, Airplane is Still Working Times May Change. $115K Call Lance Werth 308-325-2095 1975 A Model Converted B, Less than 900 hrs engine. 6000 frame. Needs lost of TLC been out of annual for three years. As is where is. $54,000 Call 530-304-3710
1976 Ag-Cat G-164B N48643 S/N 99B TT: 8732.22 SMOH: 166.92 P&W 1340 600hp Covington Engine, Heavy Landing Gear, Air Conditioned, Smoker/Flagger, SATLOC 99.5, Flow Control, Teejets & CP’s, 80 gal Bottom Load Fuel, Hershey Tips. Airplane is Still Working Times May Change. $115K Call Lance Werth 308-325-2095
1976 Ag Cat G164A, N48555, SN 1671, R1340 1171 SMOH, 12D40 Prop, SS drop booms, CP Flat Fan w/swivels, Airstar 99 w/flow control, Smoker, Wing extensions & Hershey Tips, Aileron & Elevator Servos, 80g fuel w/bottom load, 1” main gear, Hershey tail gear, Sealed cockpit/ 1pc windshield, metalized wings, Tall tail - centerline, Flagger, Speed Ring. For more info Sky Tractor LLC at 800-4375319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com or Fax 701-636-5881
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1978 B Model 600. 7400 TT. 4 hrs SMOH 4hrs SPOH. Aircraft completely refurbished by Hershey Flying Service in 2004 @7302 TT. SATLOC M3.New 330 gal Hershey Hopper. Aircraft is like new. Has not sprayed since Rebuild.Tulsa Engine and Prop OH by Northwest Propeller. $150,000. Contact Arvid @ 701-4300215
G164B Ag Cat, N8834H, SN1B, 7266TT, 227 SMOH R1340, 23D40-311. Fresh rebuild, better than new! As seen in Savannah, GA Call Mike Deck at SKY TRACTOR LLC 701-636-5880 or 800437-5319 Nice Northern B-Turbo Cat, Mills PT6A20, 335 hopper, 80 fuel, 25” TL, fresh lic., 2500 SOHE, 1000 SIRAN, 380 SHOT & Prop IRAN. Will take good A450 in trade. 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
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Sky Tractor LLC is proud to present the completion of the SN1B Ag Cat! You will not find another like it! Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow, 114g Long Range Fuel, All new fabric tail and wings, ANR Hardwire Hookup, Custom Seat, Electric Brake, Raised Wing Kit, Chip Detector. So much to list so make sure to check out the spec sheet! Call Sky Tractor LLC at 1-800-437-5319
1972 2-Hole Ag Cat A-Model, Engine TT 302.8 hrs. R985-14B crank shaft, TTAF 5357.6, 298.9 since rebuilt. Aircraft is in a restricted category for banner towing, dual control. No reasonable offer refused. $70,000 337-652-8659 Leave message if no answer
1971 G164A -600, AG100 80gals fuel, TT 8100, SMOH 1100, Wing Extensions, Transland Spreader. Excellent condition. Ready to Work. Make Offer. Will Trade. Price reduced to $39,500 910-2902706
Beginner’s “Dream-Machine”, MINT “450” G164A DAF 300 gal TE-Combo, 46 fuel, 12V, Canopy, Gray & Yellow, 90% Original, 0-SIRAN A&E&P. Earn as you learn the safe & sound way. $109K, or owner will trade for ?? 870-8862418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell frank. kelley@ag-cat.com
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CLASSIFIEDS (2) 2019 Super A+600 Queen Cats! 350-gallon, Hi-Vol TL Combos, B-Cabins, T.S.Tails, Zero AF/E/P’s, See to Believe! Bank on 4-Wings. AmAg, Call 870-886-2418/2489F, 870-759-1692 Cell or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
Aircraft - Air Tractor AT-300
1975 AT-300 R985, Totally refurbished, immaculate plane. 4429 hrs. TT, 72 hrs. SMOH, 0 prop, M3 SATLOC, new 330 gallon hopper, Lane pump brake, Swathmaster. Reduced to $89,000 Call 870-683-2283 between 6am & 4pm.
AT-301
1980 AT-301, 128 hrs SMOH on Geared 600 w Zero time Hydromatic Prop, Zero time wings.$150,000 Call Doug at 559-665-7830
1981 AT-301, TTAF 6917, SMOH 900, New prop 263, 488.6 on NEW Wings spars, 120hr Prop/GOV, 350gal Hop, Tall tail with new fabric on rudder, SS booms, Light Star2, Weth-Aero, SS spreader, New windscreen, New plugs front & back, New flap motor, Spare mag & cylinder. Comes with Nov. annual. Ready to spray. Make Reasonable Offer. Call Gavin at 509-220-4338
1980 AT-301, N15253, TTAF 8255, TT Engine 245, New Bantam SATLOC w/G4 screen, New Flow Control, Hydromatic Prop. Prop serviced inspected and reassembled 2011, always hangared, all AD’s compiled, A/C, 1 Nav/Com. Interior: Seats 1, clean, rates a 6. Exterior Description: Clean, paint rates 8. Reduced to $95,000. Will consider trade for SEL 4 or 6 places of equal or more value or a Cessna Ag Wagon. Call Dale at 806-679-8838
AT-400
Clean 1983 AT-301, 4498TT, 601SMOHTulsa, 22D-40 prop, A/C, VG’s, Winglets, SATLOC AirStar, CropHawk, Smoker, 126 gal fuel. 600 hours left on wings. $75,000. Call Ken at 580-484-7267
1986 AT-301, Photo of Maintenance Attached. Equipped w/Ag Nav GPS, Crop Hawk, Aluminum Spray Booms, CP Nozzles, Stainless Steel Transland Spreader, 401 Landing Gear, has large fuel tanks, Reabe hopper gauge, all metal Tall Tail and much more! $75,000. 801-941-3279 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. Come get it “as is”. $95,000 For more information call 309759-4646 or farmair@farmairinc.com
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AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/ flow/G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot. $335,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
AT-401
1986 AT-401B, TTAF 5024, GEM601E-11 750hp turbine 1737hrs SMOH, Avia Prop 67hrs SMOH June of 2019, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/ flow control, VHF, XPDR, Rinse hopper, Smoker, Vg’s, CP 11’s, new tires 2019. Excellent bird that performs & fly’s like a dream. $325,000 Call 204-7310405 AT-401B- GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, AFTT 3804.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1262.0 ( 3000 TBO) Very Clean and well maintained Canadian aircraft. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212
1990 AT-401 Geared, 9200 TTAF, 125 SOH by Covington, SATLOC G4, Intelliflow, Air Conditioning, Com Radio, CP nozzles, annual and prop ad completed 12/18. $159,000. Would trade for clean Bonanza, Cessna 180 or 185. Call 402-374-2178 AT-401B-GE/Walter Turbine Conversion, AFTT 4449.8, GE/Walter M601-E11 TSOH 1533.6 ( 3000 TBO) Very Clean and well maintained Canadian aircraft. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212
1986 AT-401, 7920hrs TTAF, 1005 hrs TSOH Oct 2013, 12D40 Prop w/60hrs TSPO 6/18. Well maintained clean bird, A/C, WeatherAero Fan, Agrinautics Pump, CP03 Nozzles, Ag Nav GUIA Gold w/ Flow Controller, Smoker, Storm Wire Cutters, Big Wheels & Brakes, 2000hrs till spar caps are due. Fresh C of A. $65,000 306-692-7335
Aircraft - AT-402
1999 AT-402B, 7922 TTAF, PT6A-15AG 8950 TTE, Covington Light OVH at 6500 engine hours. SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen, flow control, A/C, heat, Garmin G5 attitude indicator, CP 11 nozzles, smoker, very little fertilizer, Transland 10 vane. Overhauled FCU and fuel pump at 7322.0 TTAF, Wing spars done at factory in June 2019. One owner, always hangared. Mid-Continent Aircraft, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net 2013 AT-402B, REF. 2499-19, Maturity iam 02/02/2020, Maturity ca 02/06/2020, Hartzell propeller total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Pratt & Whitney engine total hours 1161.60 available hours 1844.40, Micronair au 500 bar, GPS Hemisphere Bantam w/7”, Laser altimeter, Strobe navigation lights, US$630,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardi phone/whats: 954-278-0939
$325K FIRM - IF IN THE MARKET FOR 402 COME TO TALLULAH, LA AND SEE IT! 1991 AT-402 PT6A-34, 9717.9 TTAF, 457 SHOT, 457 Since starter/generator overhaul, 1989 since wing spars were replaced, new paint on fuselage and tail surfaces at last annual, SS camlocs installed at last annual, side load fuel, load hawg for hopper, 461.9 hours on all new landing gear, LED nose lights, AERO LED Nav lights. Fresh October annual by Eric Young’s Shop. ANNUAL COMPLETE & READY TO WORK! $325K Call Chad at 318341-2008
1995 AT-402B -15AG, TTAF 7399.5, Engine TT 6928.0, Engine TSHSI 8.0, Prop TT 7399.5, Prop SMOH 2452.5, Shot Peened Prop, All SS Spray System, VG’s, AG Nav GPS (GUIA), AUTO CAL Flow Control, Single Point Fuel System, Newer style Factory A/C vents & Heat, 3 Piece Windshield, New style removable side doors, Extended Exhaust Stacks, Smoker, Flagger, SS Tailwheel, Shadin Fuel Flow, Night Lights, Storm Cutters, Factory Ram Air Inlet, Cool Start, 2 A/C Condensers, Radio Rack w/Am/FM/CD, UHF/VHF Business Band, 360Channel COM, Garmin (347) Audio Panel. $375K Call 620-525-6712
1991 AT-402A -34AG, TTAF 7800, TTE 8950, 1500 on new wing panels and gear, total rebuild, tubes are the only thing not replaced. Last year engine received new input shaft, rear case, O/H. Accessories including governors, O/H exchange power section and another O/H FCU about 200hrs ago. New door hinges and latches, AmSafe, 602 A/C, spray pump, clutch, booms and boom hangers, black steel brakes, l7 light bar, Storm Shield, LED Nav lights and strobes, updated GCU charging system, and firewall fuel pressure gauge w/new SS firewall fuel filter this year. Hobbs is just over 7800. $425K Call Neal Aircraft at 806-8285892
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1999 AT-402A with PT6A-11AG, 6843 TTSN, M3 SATLOC, Bottom load fuel, 475 hrs SN landing gear, VG’s, 210gal fuel, rinse tank, heat & A/C, very clean, great flying airplane. The airplane will come with a fresh hot section and fresh annual. $300K Call or text Dusty Elkinton 417-321-0210 at Dusty’s Air Service Nevada, MO
AT-502
1995 AT-502B PT6-15, N6110Y, TT 10,555 hrs., Fresh annual, 0 hrs. since HOT section, 0 hrs. since prop IRAN and 0 hrs. since Gear Box Inspection, 5,835 hrs. left on the wings, AC and heat, M3 flow control, Load Hog, LED lights, Hyd flaps, Electric fan brake, 3 sets of booms and spreader. Price reduced to $225K 662-6584466
2009 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, N4223G 502B-2675, 5,800 TTAF, Wingman, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, M3 w/Flowcontrol, Single Point Fuel, Smoker & Electric Brake Gr Adj., Engine 18,215 TT, 531.79 since power section IRAN, 300 since FCU Overhaul, 2,200 since CT Blades, Overhaul Vane and Stator, Fresh HSI & Annual. $375,000. Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
1998 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, N5168F 502B-0520, 9,821.1 TTAF, Wingman, G4 w/Flow control, Smoker & Electric Brake Gr Adj., Engine 7,374 TTSN, 1,274.7 since Overhaul500 since Prop IRAN, Wing Spars done at 8,215 TT, due again in 8,000 hrs., Fresh HSI & Annual. $400,000. Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
2013 AT-502, 2288TT (still flying) 4 blade prop, Wingman, Hatfield, Storm cutters, big fuel, Com and Xponder, G4. Clean airframe. Recent hot section at Covington in April. Aircraft is super clean, will come field ready and ready to spray with new tires and brakes. Also available, fuel nozzles. $675,000 aaron@advantageagair.us 2014 AT-502, 1500TT, Reabe top, Trevor seat, tail deflector, Storm cutters, Bantam, big fuel, fast start, optional wingman installed if desired. Owner flown since new. Aircraft is super clean, will come field ready and ready to spray with new tires and brakes. Also available, fuel nozzles. $700,000 aaron@advantageagair.us
1996 AT-502-34, TTAE 11,462, SIRAN 6044, SHOT 647. Reabe hopper gauge, A/C, SATLOC M3, stainless booms, VG,s, Transland Gate also comes with fire gate. $200,000 Call Jim at 218289-1999
2006 AT-502A -60AG, TTAF 3144.7, Engine TSHSI 1.8, New FCU (AD), Prop TT 3144.7, Prop SMOH 1.8, All SS Spray System, VG’s, AG NAV (GUIA) or SATLOC M-3 GPS, AUTO CAL Flow Control, Single Point Fuel System, Factory A/C & Heat, Smoker, Flagger, SS Tailwheel, Shadin Fuel Flow, Night Lights, Storm Cutters, Factory Ram Air Inlet, Cool Start, Rudder Trim, 2 A/C Condensers, Radio Rack w/AM/FM/CD, UHF/VHF Business Band, 360 Channel COM, Garmin(347) Audio Panel. $675K Call 620-5256712 1993 AT-502, SN 502-0206, N9085F, PT6A-34AG, TTAF 15,625, TTE 8172.6, Hobbs 7319.8, SHOT 1341.7, SMOH 1341.7. Wingman, SATLOC GPS, Smoker, FastStart, AC/ Heat, Transland Spreader, spray booms. Fresh annual, hangared. $300,000. Call (870) 263-1300 or fbfsllc@gmail. com
1993 AT-502, N9194P, s/n: 5020233, TTAF 11304.2, Propeller TSOH: 0, PT6A-34AG s/n: PCE-PD0045, Engine TT: 8823.3, Engine time since IRAN: 1746.2, Time since HSI: 174.1. Other Features: Hershey wire cutters, Electronics International fuel flow gage, Manual tail wheel lock, Hatfield bottom load fuel system, Reabe hopper gage, Reabe clear canopy, AmSafe airbag system, Kawak throttle quadrant, Garmin SL40 com radio, Garmin GTX320A Transponder, Electric Right boom shutoff. $375K Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
1989 AT-502, N10125, Aircraft: 502-0047, Approx. TT 13,630.7, Engine: PT6A-34AG, Approx. TT 14,621.1, SATLOC Bantam, Stainless Steel Spray Booms and Drop Boom Hangers, Spreader, Wingman, Smoker & AC. New Belly Skin along with many new panels, cam locks and paint in 2017. 24.2 Since Extensive Hot Section with overhauled CT Blades & Fuel Control. 5,768.7 Since Wing Spar Replacement. $275,000 Frost Flying 870-295-6213 For Lease or Sale - 2001 AT-502B34AG, SATLOC w/G4 flow control, $300 per hour with no minimum hours. $295,000 Call 662-588-0519 for more information and details.
1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines. Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/ CP-09-3E. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401
1990 AT-502, PT6A34, N45019, TTAF 10058.8 hrs., TSOH 1649.7 hrs. Turbines Inc., HC-B3TN-3D SNEW 1100 hrs. Annual inspection in process now. 5520.5 hrs. remaining on lower spar caps. Equipment: Vortex Generators, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, Garmin SR 40 Com Radio, Smoker, Wingman, Single Point Fuel, 170 Gallon Fuel, Spreader. Call Darryl for price at 479-935-4891 2000 AT-502B, Bantam GPS, Flow, L7 Light Bar, Wingman, Com Radio, Transponder, Covington Hot Inspection, Farm Air annual. $435,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com 2012 AT-502B, 3,500 Hours Since New, Engine and Airframe. No Damage, 450 Hours since Hot Section with new vane ring. SATLOC G4, Com Radio, Transponder, Artificial Horizon, New Paint. Well maintained, one owner airplane, available in April. $580,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
1995 AT-502B -34, 29,569 Engine TT, 445 hrs since hot, 445 hrs on prop, 10-11k hrs TTAF, approx. 7700 hrs left on wing spars, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen & L7 light bar. 0 since overhaul on starter gen, 40 CP11’s, LED landing & strobe lights, agrinautics pump w/Lane electric brake, 10 Vain Transland spreader, includes wingman. Airplane is currently working. Needs a little TLC but it’s a money making machine! Current Annual. Price reduced. $190K 662-345-8395
1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. New Paint Job! $500,000 David 806-777-1892
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CLASSIFIEDS 2001 Project AT-502B, Bring Your Trailer! Complete fuselage firewall aft, 7400 TTSN, $70K. Refurbished wing spars for $140K. Call 877-715-8476. 1992 AT-502B, 12,800 TTSN, PT6A34AG, 20 since hot, Bantam 7” Screen, Com Radio, CP’s, Smoker, No Trades. Excess to our needs. Fly it away for $225K. Call 309-303-5161
1996 AT-502B-0365, N37VA W/-PT6A-34, TT Airframe 6692.0, Engine TT 8803.7, Engine TSOH 4118.9, Cabin Heat & Air, Lane Brake & Fan, Night Working Lights, Smoker, RH boom Shut Off, GPS (Bantam) with Flow Control, CP’s, Standard Spray System with Drop Booms, VG’s. $415,000 For more information, visit queenbeeair.com or call800-736-7654 2019 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,060,500 Call Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 2014 AT-502B, 2000 TTAE, G4 w/Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451
2012 AT-602, N2061L, PT6A-60AG 3686.6 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI at sale, SATLOC Bantam, transponder, Lane fan & brake, smoker, s/s T/W deflector, factory heat & air, drop booms, low time landing gear. See spec sheet for details. $725,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com
2016 AT-602-1271, N603HP, Approx. 2,200 TT, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG, Stainless Cam Locks, Wingman, Smoker, Electric Brake Gr. Adj, G4 w/Flowcontrol & 7 1/2” Transland Hydraulic Gate w/Transland Controller. Fresh HSI & Annual. $725,000 Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
2006 AT-602 -65AG, 6000 TTAE, Prop 0 since IRAN, 0 since Hot section by Covington with new CT blades, Bantam Flagger. Wing Spars replaced August 2019. $550,000 Call Neal Aircraft at 806828-5892
AT-802
2017 AT-802A, N818EB, S/N 802A0715, TTSN 1,156, PT6A-65AG w/extended warranty, smoker, Lane brake/fan, 308gallon fuel tanks, Hatfield single point fuel, MVP 50 T glass dash, G-4 GPS/flow, 7.5” gate box, AFS check valves CP11’s w/swivels, Wingman, Kawak throttle quadrant, stainless steel camlocs. Fresh annual and hot section. Price Reduced to $1,155,000 Eric Blair 573-820-3446
1995 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG engine with 2000 TTSNEW, wings done, refurbished hoppers, G-4, VG’s, Ram Air, 10”gate, wingman, wings done. $760K, no trade. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
2011 AT-802A, TTAE 4005 hrs., Last hot 2209 hrs. by Frost Flying, Prop IRAN at 1576, never overhauled. $775,000 Call 806-828-5892
2012 AT-802 with P&W -65AG, 2800 Total time since new, SATLOC G4 with L7, Hit culvert right gear torn out, small nick in tube near gear area, right wing damage. CT blades are not damaged, burner can has damage bottom side. $360,000 OBO Call Walter at 619322-1495
AT-504 2012 AT-504, 1000 TTSN, Fresh Hot & Annual. $725,000 For more info 309759-4646 or farmair@farmairinc.com
AT-602
1997 AT-602 Motivative Seller! Aircraft S/N: 602-0465, 8258.3 TTAF, Engine, & Propeller. Engine: PT6A-60AG, Engine S/N: PCE-RG0025, 543.3hrs. since HSI, 535.3hrs. since NEW FCU, 893.6hrs. since propeller overhaul, 3853.7hrs. remaining on wing spar caps. 1220.3hrs. since landing gear replacement. 543.3hrs. since extensive annual inspection and new paint. Complete new fuselage, new engine mount, new firewall, new GPS dash, new SS camlocs, hopper refurbishment, and much more. Equipment: SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, flow control, 10” hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, Wingman, Reabe hopper qty, Shadin fuel flow, digital horizon, LED nose lights, LED strobe lights, Transland spreader. $450,000 OBO Call Lindsay Chandler 870-623-2312 Airplane is being ran so hours will be a little different.
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2010 AT-602, 5577 TT, Overhaul prop, replaced PT starter and governor number 6 bearing, fresh annual and fresh hot section 10/19, hydraulic gate added in 2019, new CT blades and segments and bleed air valve approx. 322 hours in June. $610K Call 662-645-8790
2007 AT-802A-0259 N4265D, PT6A-67AG, 5912 Hrs. T.T. 3320 Hrs since Light OH, Reseal/Inspect 0 hrs., 0 Hrs prop reseal. SATLOC Bantam, radio package, smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, factory heat & air, dual A/C condensers. $595,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com 2017 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, Wingman, 7 1/2” gate, G4, 1300 TTSN. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
2013 AT-602-1232, N310KP, PT6A65AG, 3990.7 Hrs. TTAE, fresh HSI at sale, SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, Wingman, single point fuel, Lane electric brake & fan, factory A/C and heat. $650,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
2010 AT-802A, PT6A-67AG, N389LA 802A-0389, 3,500 TT, 10” Hydraulic Gate w/ Vondran Controller, Wingman, G4 w/ Flow control, CP11 Nozzle, Smoker, Electric Brake Gr Adj., Single Point Fuel & 308 Fuel, 825 Since FCU Overhaul, Fresh Annual & HSI. $800,000. Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213
2010 AT-802, 3471 Total Time Airframe and Engine, Factory air and heat. $710,000 Call David at 870-501-1136 2015 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG engine, plane available now with approx. 2000 TTSN, 308 fuel, MVP50T, S.P. fuel, G4/flow, hyd gate, wingman, CP’s, Covington hot. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
2004 AT-802 -67AG USFS/DOI CARDED, -67AG Fresh Hot Section, TT3932, STOH 2205, Prop 73 SPOH, KY 196A, KY 196A, TDFM 136A, GTX-345 Transponder, Smoker, Hydromax Fire Gate USFS/DOI Carded Fresh Annual. $800K Call 575-763-4300 or Email cameron@aerotechteam.com for further details.
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1997 AT-802AF PT6-67AG, TT 6677, -67AG w/Fresh Hot Section 27960 SNEW, Prop 7591 SNEW, Hydromax Fire Gate, Fresh Annual, USFS/DOI Carded, ADSB, BK KMA 24H, BK KY196, Garmin GTX 327, TDFM 136, Sky Connect AFF. $750K 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com
2001 AT-802 -67AG, TT 4990, Engine SMOH 1369 Fresh Hot Section, Prop 148 SNEW, TDFM 138, KY196A, KY 196A, Garmin 345 ADSB, Fresh Paint in 2019, Hatfield Fire Gate or available with 10” Transland and booms. $925K Call 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com 2019 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,478,000 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, new wing spars, new hopper, Farm Air referb, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Call 309-303-5161
2012 AT-802A-805ET, -65, 3740 hours engine and airframe since new, loaded with extras. Annual completed 8/2019. $800K. Call David at 870-501-1136 or email dglover63@yahoo.com
AT-802 -67F, Single and dual cockpit, low time and hours, full avionics, FRDS. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.
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2016 AT-802A PT65AG, N8011N, TTAE 2210 hours, Wingman, 7 1/2 inch Transland manual gate, CP 11’s w/AFS check valves, 254 fuel, single point fuel, G4 w/ flow control. $990,000 Call Al Patrick at 870-510-6882
Aircraft - Cessna
1971 Cessna 188 Ag Truck - Great starter aircraft for sale, 3500 TTAF, IO-520D w/1100hrs SOH May 2005, 360hrs SPO June 2016. Equipped w/CP03 Nozzles, Weathaero Fan, Agrinautics Pump, Ag Nav GUIA Silver GPS, Crop Hawk. Well maintained, can include C of A. $70,000 Call James at 306692-7335
1975 Cessna 337G, C-GXMA, S/N 33701644, TTSN 6314.9 hrs., Front engine and propeller, Engine TTSO 475.3 hrs., Propeller TTSO 475.3 hrs. June 20, 2013, Rear engine and propeller, Engine TTSO 1195.4 hrs., Propeller TTSO 212.2 hrs. January 17, 2017, Last annual inspection October 29, 2018. Aircraft has been maintained and operated commercially by Forest Protection Limited AMO 03/06 under MSA QM0079, and AOC 381 aircraft has the forestry package installed, FM radios and sirens. We have an inventory of serviceable parts that will go with the aircraft. Call Mario Morales at 506-4466930 or 506-261-5023
1975 Cessna Ag Truck A188B, C-GMJR, S/N 188-02134T, TTAF: 6468.9 hrs., Engine: Continental Motors IO-550-D23 s/n 284410-R. *Engine was rebuilt/Zero at TCM in 12/10/2001 installed at 4223.2 hrs TAFT, 707 hrs Engine Since Major Overhaul in Feb 9, 2010, 2245.7 hrs Engine Since TCM factory Rebuilt/Zero, Installed as per STC# SA3243SO, Hartzell Propeller HCC3YF-1RF s/n EC1694B. *Propeller Factory New Installed Apr 2002 installed at 4223.2 hrs TAFT. Last Propeller overhaul date is Jan 10, 2012, next due Jan 2022, Propeller TSN 2245.7 hrs., Propeller TSOH: 504.1 hrs., Installed as per STC SA92-104, High Tech Atomizer nozzles installed 2018, SATLOC GPS and flow control installed 2018, Fresh Annual - Commercial Standards, Manitoba, Canada $140,000 USD 204-8710950
1974 Cessna Ag Wagon A188B, C-GZFU, s/n 18801522, TTAF: 6271.7 hrs., Engine: Continental Motors IO-520-F-C-D s/n 819000-R, 1344.4 hrs Engine Time Since Major Overhaul in June 2004, Installed on GZFU at 4927.3 hrs TAFT, Hartzell Propeller PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A-6R s/n EE5111B. *Propeller factory new April 11, 2005 Installed at 4951.3 hrs TAFT, Propeller was overhauled April 21, 2015 at TAFT: 5963.8 hrs, Next due Apr 2025, Total Propeller TSN: 1320.4 hrs., Total Propeller TSOH: 307.9 hrs., High Tech Atomizer nozzles installed 2018SATLOC GPS and flow control installed 2018. Fresh Annual - Commercial Standards Manitoba, Canada $100,000 USD Call 204-8710950
1974 Cessna 188B, Continental IO520D, TTAF 4737, TSFR 612, TSPO 806, SATLOC 99, Com. Northern Airplane. Price reduced to $80,000 Call Jim at 218-289-1999
1973 Cessna 337G, C-GJDF, S/N 33701516, TTSN 6048.7 hrs., Front engine and Propeller, Engine TTSO 914.5 hrs., Propeller TTSO 238.6 March 21, 2014, Rear engine and propeller, Engine TTSO 1063.0 hrs., Propeller TTSO 238.6 hrs. October 5, 2015, Last annual inspection November 6, 2018. Aircraft has been maintained and operated commercially by Forest Protection Limited AMO 03/06 under MSA QM0079, and AOC 381 aircraft has the forestry package installed, FM radios and sirens. We have an inventory of serviceable parts that will go with the aircraft. Call Mario Morales at 506446-6930 or 506-261-5023
1980 CESSNA AG HUSKY, PRICE REDUCED to $100K! Approx. 7,335 hours TTAF TSIO-520-T (Turbo 310HP!!) Approx. 1410 SMOH 280 Gallon Hopper, 54 Gallon fuel, DYNA NAV E-Series GPS, Transland Meter Rate II, Crop Hawk 7, IC-A200 Comm radio, Automatic Flagger, AG-TIPS, Super Booms with Right boom shutoff, CP nozzles, Vortex Generators, Smoker, Wire Cutters (Landing gear & Windshield), Tail Pull handles, Cabin heat, Nav/Beacon & Landing/Taxi lights. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
1973 Cessna A188B AG Wagon, Continental IO-520 (300 hp), TTAF: 4968, TTE: 723, TTP: 629, 3 Blade Hartzell Propeller, 54 Gallon Fuel, 200 Gallon Hopper, Superbooms, CP03 Nozzles, Weathero Fan, Spin-on Oil Filter, Vortex Generators, DynaNav GPS, Digital Tachometer, Smoker, Spreader included, New paint 2016, Annual due 06/01/2020, Excellent condition, Meticulously maintained. Price reduced to $119,500 402-580-5600
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Aircraft - Dromader
Cessna 140, Annual until 4/30/19, Engine TCM O200 SMOH 1005.0. All logbooks with aircraft, new prop (U$5,000 on prop), New Carburetor, New wing struts, Cleveland brakes, New Magnetos & Harness spark plugs & more. Maintenance by South Florida. Maintenance: SFAM - U$20,000 in last maintenance, ask for invoices & bills). Aircraft in FXE Fort Lauderdale to be inspected by buyers. Asking $35,000 Come see it and make an offer. Worldwide Trading, LLC 4010 Galt Ocean Drive Unit #1215 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 USA. Telephone: 1-954-778-0939 or 1-954-999-9120 Email: wwt.pba@gmail.com
1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. Call Kevin at 785-386-8875
1975 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4628, SFR 1068, SP IRAN 1068, SS Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, Hud/Man SS Spray System (except pump), 30 CP Nozzles, 4 Rotary Nozzles, VG’s, A/C, Wingtip Strobes, Beacon Strobe, Inst. Landing, Taxi, Hopper Lights, Hardwired ANR, Big Tailwheel, Tinted Glass. 5/19 Annual. $125K 478-285-3731
1968 Cessna Ag Wagon, S/N 188-0360, NDH. Always been a Clean Northern plane in excellent condition. TT 3607 -0-470R, 309 SMOH engine and prop, SuperBooms, SATLOC Lite, Smoker, Flagger. Great flying plane. A good plane to start that new pilot. 701-799-8629
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1975 Cessna A188B Ag Truck 400HP N4816R. TTAF 10493, Lycoming IO-720 TSO 754, Hartzell Prop TSO 2874.8, Ag Tip Winglets, VG’s, extra 16 gallon of fuel in wings. Wings and air frame completely rebuilt in 2014. Great airplane! If it will fit in the hopper, it will haul it. Spare zero time engine at a reasonable price if interested. David Chancy 229-645-3605
1980 Cessna 188 - Clean, Midwest, 2-owner airplane. TT 3711, TTESOH 712, STOH 67, TSPOH 334, M3 with flow control, Hydraulic pump, CP’s. Call 319-961-0113
1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1971 Cessna A188A, S/N 188-00715, TTAF 3561, Engine Time 1082.7, 200 gallon hopper. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552
1999 M18B Turbine Dromader, VH-KSC, Airframe - total time 4390 hours, Engine - Garret-11, 4250 hours TTIS, Prop 1390 hours TTIS, stainless steel spray system, electric clutch pump brake, electric hopper lid, 60 CP11T nozzles, Dyna Nav vector max with flow control, Fuel Computer, Single point refueling, Air Conditioned. 1993 M18A Turbine Dromader, VH-PMR, Airframe is around 4000 hours. Complete airframe with new wing fittings. No engine. No prop. Lots of spare parts will be sent with both airplanes. Asking US $300,000 for both. Both Airplanes belong to CHAS in Australia. The company will disassemble the airplanes and put them in a shipping container. All this work is already included in the price. The buyer just needs to organize the shipping containers. Contact Craig Crossingham at +61 418 727 341 or email craig@ chas.com.au 1995 Dromader, REF. 200501-19, Engine 0 hours from factory. Brakes. Several new and used parts. Engine with 20 hours, it is necessary to check and replace the cylinders. 20/25 cylinders, rings. Original and other adapted spraying equipment. Fire gate and original sower. $250,000 Spare Parts $50,000 Contact: Pelópidas Bernardi phone/whats: +1-954-278 0939
1985 TURBINE M18A DROMADER -11,Turbine Dromader M18A Airframe TT: 3140 Engine Honeywell TPE-331 -11U: 3910 SMOH 7000TBO Propeller Hartzell 5 blade 310 hours Since NEW (Times are Approximates) Options: AG NAV Guia Spray GPS, 192 Gallon Fuel, Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International digital gauges, Vortex Generators, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Smoker, booms, Artificial Horizon, Comm, and More! Four additional low time Radial Dromader’s and a large inventory of spare parts are also available, ask for more info! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
1983 N983BG M-18 Dromader S/N 1Z011-12, (Times are approximate) Brand New Prop Installed: 875, Engine SMOH: 875 (Overhauled by Pacific Turbine Brisbane on June 2, 2015), SATLOC Bantam included (can put in any GPS you would prefer). Single Point Fuel/ Hatfield Fueling System, 192 Gallon Fuel, Harbour Air Conditioning, Cockpit Heat, Electronics International MVP-50 Engine Monitor, Complete Turbine Conversion & Rebuild in 2015, Reabe Digital Hopper Quantity Gauge, Windshield Wiper, PAR200 Bluetooth Radio, Hydraulic System Removed, Cleveland Wheels & Brakes, Springs in Gear, Electric Flaps, 3rd Rudder Hinge, Servos, Electric Rudder Trim, Tailwheel Extension, VG’s, Kawak Throttle Quadrant. **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
1980 PZL Radial Dromader’s Available Immediately! Four aircraft to choose from with an extensive parts inventory available! LOW TIME AIRCRAFT! Times vary between 1300 and 3000 hours total on the airframes and 100 and 840 SMOH on the engines. 224 gallon fuel (one has 188 gal). All have AgNav GPS with flow control, North American direct drive starters and Hydraulic pumps. Currently Canadian registered. Please contact us for more details! ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952941-6255 for more information!
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PIPER BRAVE 300 PA36, AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE! Excellent condition 1977 Piper PA36 Brave 300. This aircraft is in impeccable condition and has been maintained the same. S/N 367760017. Airframe TT - 6120, Engine TTSOH - 1520, prop TSN - 2372. Wing Spar/Center Section AD83-2003 complied with by Johnson Aircraft 11/2013 at airframe total time 5533. Wing Spar time remaining 3514 hrs. Extended 22” wing tips. ATS Vortex Generators Electronics International new EGT/CHT gauges. Engine compression are 79,79,77,78,77 and 79. New slick magnetos 4/15/2019. Magnetos ovhl/insps c/w’d every 200 hrs. New alternator 5550hrs. Skytec 149-24HT starter. $125,000. CP11 nozzles, AirStar 99 GPS, right boom shutoff, flow control, Lane pump brake, comm radio Call 402-604-1874
1975 Piper Brave, PA36-285, Engine: P&W PT6A-20B, AFTT: 6946.5, Propeller: Hartzell, TTE: 250 TSO, Flow Control: AgFlow 1, GPS: TracMap Flight Pro, Spray System: 2” Stainless Steel, Electronic spray on/off valve, ASC Rotary Atomizers: Qty. 10. Price reduced to $380K Call Wade at 306786-33451975 PA36-285 Brave, 2600 TT, Zero time on wings, SATLOC Lite Star, STC for IO720D1CD. Can be purchased with or without IO720. Great price! Call Billy at 406-366-2122
1976 Piper PA-36285, TTAF 12045.0 hrs, Engine PT6A-20 0.0 SMOH, Propeller New Hartzell HC-B3TN-4,0.00 on Wing Spars. New Panels, Paint Inside and Out, New Glass and Tires, New fuel bladders, All new stainless booms and spray tube, Agrinautics pump and fan, New Spray and load valves and tail spring, CGR-30C ECI Instrument Cluster. All New Brake Hoses and lines, Wing mounted Taxi and Landing Light, Newly recovered Seat and Seat belts. Fresh Annual. $375K Call Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813
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1975 Piper Pawnee PA-25-235 D Model, TTAE 4092.29, SMOH 144.5 by Gann Aviation, Lycoming 0-540 B2C5 engine, Fresh Annual, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero Fan, Dropped airfoil SS beams, CP check body & Tips w/J tubes. All Ads complied with SATLOC Lite 2, owner/operator always Hangared. $90K Call Jamie at 256-557-2882
1975 Turbine Brave, PT6-20, Prop 121 since IRAN, 5966 TT. SATLOC Bantam, 2927 remaining on wing spars. Johnson leading edge kit. VGs. $300K Call 580471-2071 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN. Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956421-4545
1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and A.D.201411-05 was performed, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $270,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com
1978 Piper PA36-375, N3801E, Lycoming IO-720, 894 SMOH, Electric Fan Brake, SATLOC. $100K. Call Larry at 760-427-2585
1979 Piper Brave PA-36-375, N3652E, TTAF 8067.2, SS Booms, AFS Check valves, CP Nozzles, Lane Adjustable Fan, Electric Brake, SATLOC AirStar GPS, Lycoming IO-720-DICD 6792.2TT, 1486 SMOH, Prop 1486 SOH, Annual 5/3/19 Possible owner finance! Call Scott Heinen at 785-2561192 or Jim Uselton at 785-706-1105
1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing/ taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com
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2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-2576695
1975 Thrush S2R w/ Garrett TPE331-1 ENG, Reg#N4941X, Ser# 5002R, TTAF 14,478.7, Garrett TPE331-1-151M, Ser#- P-92320C, TTSN- 11,754.4, TSOH- 8,856, TSGBI-791 TSHSI-791 (visual inspection), Prop: HubHC-B3TN-53, TSOH-20.6. This aircraft has century wings installed (STC#SA02951CH KIT# 015) which are good for 60,000hrs. 410 gal. hopper, SATLOC AirStar 99.5, Crophawk, SS spray booms w/CP109 Nozzles, Cool seat, A/C, New fabric on tail, 228 gal fuel, wing extensions, Agrinautics pump, Lane Aviation fan, Lane Aviation 24v pump brake, Fresh annual. $225K 325-669-0490 or 325576-2525
1996 AYRES THRUSH S2R-T34, TTAF:12690, PT6-34AG TTSN:5931, 2382 TT SINCE COVINGTON LITE OVERHAUL, HARTZELL PROP:6226 TTSN, WING LOWER SPAR CAPS: 5073 TTSN, ATS VG’s, G4 SATLOC, AUTO CAL FLOW CONTROL, COLLINS AIR CONDITIONER, SMOKER, ELECTRIC PUMP BRAKE, RT HALF BOOM SHUTOFF, CP CHECK VALVES AND NOZZLES, DUAL SIDE 3 INCH LOAD LINE, NIGHT WORKS LIGHTS SYSTEM, SSF SPREADER. CONTACT: REID 559-992-5716
2001 Thrush 660 -65, Airframe: Approx. 6910 hours TT, Engine/ Propeller: PT6A - 65AG, Approx. 1015 SMOH, FCU 0 hrs. Since OH, 5-blade Hartzell 1015 SMOH, Equipment: SATLOC Bantam GPS w/ Intelliflow, Comm radio, Bottom Load Fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, Smoker, Load Hawg System, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Super Booms with CP nozzles, Right boom shutoff, Fast Start System, Landing lights, Air Conditioning, Cockpit fire Extinguisher, Fresh Thrush Service center Annual! $625,000 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
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1994 510 Thrush G6-115, 8683 TTAF, 0 SHSI, TurboMax Crossover Duct, New Wheels, All Engine ADs Done. 1174 SGBI, Good SOAPS, 0 Prop, 40K HR Wing Spar Kit Installed 2012. New T/W Spring, Fork & Spindle In 2011 Has 1565 Hrs. Large Vertical Fin Attach Ftg. SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, Approved Side Fuel Loader. $325K OBO 912-381-2893 or 912-383-2433
1977 Thrush Approximately 8500 TTAF. Approximately 950 TT on engine. Call Terry for details at 620-544-5333
2015 Thrush 510G, Airframe: 1100 hours TT (Times are approx.), Engine: 1100 Hours TT - 380 Since Gearbox overhaul) Warranty remaining! Propeller 380 SMOH, Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chrome-moly steel spar caps (60,000 hour life!) Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistanceMassive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, 24 – volt, battery, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Air conditioning/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tiresCleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: SATLOC Bantam (Big Screen) with IntelliFlow flow control, Garmin 225 Comm radio, Load Hawg , Hopper Rinse System, Single Point(bottom load) fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights. **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
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1980 Thrush S2R15DC (Converted to PT6A-34AG in 1988) Airframe TT: 15,960 (Approx.) Roughly 3000 remain on spars. Engine PT6A-34AG: 10 hours Since Extensive HOT (Installed New CT blades, Shroud segments, and Sealing ring. Installed Overhauled FCU, High Pressure Fuel Pump, CT vane Ring, Combustion liner, Large Exit Duct and Small Exit Duct. Fuel nozzles cleaned and flowed, and MORE!) Prop: 900 Since IRAN, Options: 500 gallon hopper, SATLOC M3 w/keypad (can switch with preferred GPS), flow control, Load Hawg, hydraulic gate box, KAWAK Throttle quadrant, Smoker, Aluminum Booms with CP nozzles, LED Leading edge lights (New lenses), Windshield wiper/washer, AC, Rear observer’s Seat, VG’s, Metal Tail, New Stainless camlocks, and more! Currently Undergoing Extensive airframe refurbishment complete from the Hopper to the tail! Stripped, primed and painted frame from the cockpit back. including inside the front cockpit, rebuilding the rear cockpit, New all around windows, frames, and doors. Tinted front and rear cockpit side windows, refurbed horizontal stabilizer, Vertical, Rudder, and Elevators, rebuilt tail wheel assembly, and much more! This one is a must see! Want Dual controls? Want a specific GPS? Now is the perfect time to personalize this aircraft to your operation! Give us a call. $425,000 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
Motivated Seller!!! 2012 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 1900 hours TT (Approx.)Engine: Approx. 40 hours Since hot section 40 hours Light Overhaul by Dallas AirMotive. Propeller: Approx. 40 Hours SNEW - Hartzell 3 blade prop, Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP50T Glass panel color display, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/Flow control, Single point re-fuel , Vortex Generators, Smoker, Electric fan brake, LED leading edge lights, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
GE Turbine Thrush N4016H, 1979 S2R Thrush - New GE H-75 200 series engine, New Avia Hamilton Propeller, TCL STC GE Conversion Installation, TCL Single Point Fueling, 8090hrs TTAF, 190 gal Fuel, Chrome exhaust stacks, SATLOC G4 flow controls, New Auxiliary pump, L3 ADS-B transponder, Narco 810 Radio. Will require spar cap replacement at 11,348 hours. Call TURBINE CONVERSIONS, LTD 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com
1995 Ayers Thrush S2R G-10, TTAF 6019, Engine TPE 331-10-511M, Rebuilt by Ag Air Turbines in 2014; TTSO: 1046.3, Propeller TT: New TSN 0.1, Kawak hydraulic spray system, 228 gal. fuel capacity, Shadin fuel flow system, A/C, Heater, M3 SATLOC, SS drop booms, Smoker. For more information call 907-351-4557
1998 Thrush S2R/400G -1 Super, Airframe: Approx. 4980 hours TT, Price includes 0 time Wing lower spar caps and prop overhaul! Engine/Propeller: Garrett -1 Super conversion with 380 hours Since EXTENSIVE Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines), Hartzell 3 blade prop. Equipment:SATLOC Bantam GPS with IntelliFlow, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, NEW Tinted windows included, Mesh seatAnd MORE!!! New batteries on 6/17, Overhauled Ignitor box 6/17, $399,950 ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!
1970 S2R Thrush, TT 6125, Geared 1340 TSMOH 1029, Prop TSMOH 1075, SATLOC LiteStar, VG’s, Cold air intake system, Extended wings, Spring Tailwheel, Remote Oil filter, smoker, 29” wheels. Strong running engine. Replaced with turbine. Make offer. 218-478-2247
2010 Thrush S2R-T34, N5298F, Total Time 4340, Sprayer, 228 gallon Fuel System, Lane fan & brake, CP11’s, IntelliFlow, Smoker, G4, VG’s, Bottom Fuel, Transland Spreader, Load Hawg, 550 SMOH Prop Specs, 550 since hot section. $550,000 Call Will at 979-864-7211
2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 3000, Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCEPH0851) HP 750, Since Hot Section: 0. Prop Specs: Hartzell B3TN-3D (SN BUA32808), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: MVP Glass Panel, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, Winglets, AM-SAFE Seatbelt Air Bags, SS Booms, Smoker, SS Spreader, Vortex Venerators, Leading Lights , NAV- Lights, Strobes. Excellent Exterior & Interior. Annual completed 2-2017. $625,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
1973 Thrush S2R - Priced to sell! TTAF 9459, Walter M601-E11 TT 7479.5, TSOH 2029.5 AVIA V508EAG Prop TSOH 2029.5, 3445.5 Hrs. remaining on spars, Harbor A/C, Smoker, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, single point fuel, CP flat fan nozzles, AFS check valves, Transland pump, electric brake, Shadin fuel flow, new tires and new front windshield, horizontal re-done at annual, spreader available with sale. Contact Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813
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1979 Ayers Thrush S2R-T15, N40170, TTAF 7975, TPE 331-5 Engine TSO: Est. 500 CSO, Propeller TTSN: 506.2, TSO 0, New Blades, SS spray system, M3 SATLOC, Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Serv-Aero Spring Tail, New Hopper 500 Gallon. For more information call 907351-4557
2000 Comp Air 7 Turbine, 6 place, tailwheel. TTAF 250.7, Engine model: M601D (8), Engine: 250.7 since IRAN, Propeller model: AVIA V508, Propeller: 250.7 since IRAN, Avionics: Dual King KX-165’s, KLN 90B GPS, KT76C Transponder, S-TEC Autopilot. $125K Go to queenbeeair.com or 800-736-7654
1994 Ayres, S2R-T34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A-34AG, 750 HP, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D, 3 BLADED, 0.0 SIRAN, Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/Intelliflow, , 578.7 hrs. since spar caps, CP-09’s, Vortex Generators, Hopper Rinse, Spreader, Harbor A/C, Electric Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1995 Beech A-36 Bonanza, 2,800 Hours total time, 860 Hours since factory new engine, Garmin 750/650, GTX 345 (All new), King Auto Pilot with Alt Pre-Select, flight director, HSI, etc. Active Traffic, ADSB in-out, Standby alternator and vacuum, factory air. $340,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
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1995 Weatherly 620B, 4725 TT, 1403 SMOH, 1313 STOH, 1313 PROP, Tulsa Engine; M3 SATLOC, Right Boom Shutoff, A200 ICom Radio; VG’s, Smoker, Davidon nozzles. $80,000 Call Monte at 406232-6048 or 406-852-0067
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1993 Weatherly 620B, 5000 TT, 600 SMOH Covington, new wing brackets. 137 available. $115,000. Call 256-708-5966.
Aircraft - Other Nice Northwestern B-450, 4450-TTA, 350 SMOHE&P, fresh annual, DAF TE GAAC Comb., CP Nozzles, 300 hopper, 80 fuel. $129K 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat. com 2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new. $525,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956421-4545
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Engine - Piston Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 Excellent Ag Cat R1340 FWF (removed for Turbine), 800-SMOH/40-STOH Canadian times. 40-SOH AG200-2 Prop. Runs great & dry! Engine $25K, Prop $20K, All $47K Call 870-8862418/2489F, 870-759-16920 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $67,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
Engine - Turbine PT6-34AG, PCE-PH0187, TTSN 8131.1 hrs. TSLO 1259.0 hrs. TSHSI, Test cell and long term preservation 0.0 hrs. $225,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com PT6A-28 Engine Available For Sale TSO: 713, Preserved and crated, ready for immediate sale. Call Bernie Gale at 856-466-2762 Walters 601E-11 OSIRAN, Engine 2250 TT, 1300 hrs sense factory overhaul. Complete with overhauled prop hub, and a set of blades, 99 in dia. $95,000 Memphis, Tx. 940-585-6176 PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:56577, TSN:20869.5, TSO:3345.8, CSN:23005, CSO:4046. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-34 For Sale - Serial Number: PCE:50949, TSN:7778, TSO:2165, CSN:7078, CSO:2165. See spec sheet for details. For pricing call Paul at 817354-2002 or preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979-257-6695 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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PT6A-60AG available for sale. TSN 9956 TSHSI 345 Fresh repair. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG, 7920 TT Engine. Good times remaining. 1925 since CT Blades. Cycle Sheet available. $125,000. Call Darryl 479-935-4891
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.
Equipment - Parts
Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047-007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701-352-3700
We have an overstock of the large Lane Fan, 111FLT offering special below list pricing to reduce stock. Call Transland at 940-687-1100 or email sales@ translandllc.com for more information.
FOR SALE GE H 75 -200 turbine engine still in can. Less than one hour time on it, used for design development. Great price on just the engine or even better price when you buy a conversion kit package and the engine. Contact Turbine Conversions, Ltd Ann HatfieldGrahek at 616-837-9428 or ann@ turbineconversions.com
(2)Transland SS 22274 38” to 25” gate box adapters & 21966 Gate Boxes. $2500 Eachor $4000 for both plus shipping. Call 620-5256712
Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com (3) PT6A-34AG Engines For Sale, TSO’s 0.0 PT6A-45R TSO 1259.9. Visit our website for spec sheets. Contact Jay Streb at 812-877-2587, jay@turbinesinc.com Turbo Cat Kit ready for installation this winter. Kit includes new firewall forward, Hartzell propeller, EI-MVP, custom built fiberglass cowlings and much more. We can supply a new PT6A-15AG or -34AG for a great price with the kit. Includes a “Fly Safe - Transition Program” Contact ann@turbineconversions.com for pricing and additional details. PT6A-34AG Complete and ready to ship. For more information call Gilbert at 918-290-1556 or email gpalacios@ mintturbines.com
Equipment - Booms For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com
Equipment - Nozzles AU3000 MICRONAIR (7) Available for sale with accessories. New Condition $800 Plus Shipping or we accept offers. Pictures Available. Global Aviation LLC 816-447-2226. www.globalaviation. global
Equipment - Spreaders
Transland SS Swathmaster 38in. Special 54495 (5in. Throat) w/wing extension 254 in. wide, Spreader Quick Attach 23505, Brackets for 402B & homemade cart, (NEW 52916) Stainless Low Volume Gate Door. Like new, used once on spike contract, would be great for cover crop work. $12,500 plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712. TRANSLAND SS SWATHMASTER 25in, has brackets for 402B, Spreader Quick attach 23507, comes w/2 more center sections & 4 wings. $3000 plus shipping. 620-525-6712 2015 Transland 10 vain spreader for sale. Model #23502 $4500 Call 337224-7803 New SWATHMASTER Stainless Steel Spreader (steel 308) for CESSNA 188 gate box, 25 inches. Ready for use. $4,000. Also available NEW SWATHMASTER’S for THRUSH, AIR TRACTOR, PIPER, etc. Ask for price. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@ gmail.com 25 Inch Gate Swathmaster Spreader Price reduced to $2,500 Call Colton at 804-387-3825 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
Equipment - Support Complete Isolair 3700 spray system for Hughes 500 Series with spare pumps and motors. $45K new, Asking $20K or best offer. Call 208-934-8298
GPS - AgNav AG NAV GUIA GOLD For Sale! $9,500 for Guidance System, $4,500 for AG NAV Flow Control. Call or text 843-6029243
GPS - AgPilotX Helicopter light bar now available with the new iPad based guidance system AgPilotX. Entire system with helicopter light bar is 13 lbs. Call Anthony Fay with Insero for details 480-285-4367
GPS - DynaNav Like new factory reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009
GPS - SATLOC Good working M3 SATLOC for spares or install in your ag aircraft. $3,500 Call 620-492-5300 or mike@n1ms.com 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-5200229 or 701-662-4416 2 SATLOC M3 Computers w/Extras - 1 New M3 Computer, 1 Used M3, working - removed from AT 2 weeks ago. Also includes: Light bar, touch screen and required cables. Selling as package $5000 lauderdaleb@hotmail.com (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090
Help Wanted Ground Crew/Loader member wanted for a diversified Colorado based ag aviation company. Searching for a capable person that is a team player. Please email references to patrick@aeroseat.com or call 970-522-1941 Ground Crew member wanted for a diversified Colorado based ag aviation company. Searching for a capable person that is a team player. Please email references to patrick@aeroseat. com or call 970-522-1941 Wanted: Level 1 or Level 2 SEAT Fire Pilots, Good Pay, Workers Comp, Travel Time, Early Fire Season. Call George Mitchell at M&M Air Service 409656-5998 / 409-794-2352 or email mmairgeorge@msn.com Level I or Level 1 upgradable AT-802 SEAT pilot needed for the 2020 fire season and beyond. Join our team of seasoned AT-802 initial attack pilots for the 2020 season. Great company to work for, excellent pay, well-maintained fleet, and professional training program. For more information or to send your resume, email Jim@redlineaviationllc. com.
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CLASSIFIEDS NW Iowa Operator looking for experienced Helicopter Ag Pilot for the 2020 season. Hughes 500 time a must. We are a new operator with acreage already booked. Hot Shots, hot headed, fly by the seat of your pants type need not apply. Your references will be checked. Our maintenance is second to none and we are focused on doing quality work, not just quantity. Pay by the acre. Prefer Non smoker, Non drinker, Mature, Humble. Yes, I’m looking for the perfect person to work WITH me and fly my equipment. I don’t think that’s asking to much. Send Resume to Volareoptimos@ gmail.com Skyland Aerial, LLC/Skyland Grain, LLC is looking for energetic, dependable and hard-working persons to fill an Agriculture Pilot position in their western region based out of Johnson City, KS. This position is responsible for flying an Air Tractor 402, coordinating maintenance to ensure the aircraft is well maintained, as well as other duties assigned by management. This position also requires the employee to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. The ideal candidate must be able to multitask and be dependable. A valid commercial pilot license is required. Herbicide experience is preferred. To apply, please email your resume via the Indeed posting or visit www.skylandgrain.com. EOE Nebraskaland Aviation, located in Holdrege, Nebraska, is in search of an experienced ag pilot. We are an independent, family owned business operating AT-502 aircraft in a diversified production area that includes range & pasture, corn, soybeans and wheat. Our season begins in March and can run as late as December. We are adding a new position now due to the upcoming retirement of a 40-year pilot after the 2020 spray season. This is a permanent seat for the right person, so relocation to the Holdrege area will be required. Additional employment opportunities during slow times or offseason include work related to our retail business https://www.nebraskalandaviation. com/plant-health-challenge-newsletter/, employment in the Holdrege Aviation maintenance shop (for those with IA or AP) and/or corporate pilot work operating Turbo Commander 680D, Citation M2, Citation 501, Citation CJ2, TBM 850 and Piper PA-46 Matrix. Experienced herbicide pilots with excellent safety records only. Pay and benefit package will be very competitive and custom designed around the individual applicant’s experience and off-season work interests. Email resume to tye.marquardt@ gmail.com Midwest Ag Operator in search of helicopter ag operator who can service retailers and growers with helicopter ag applications. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2547 or fax to 478-3520025
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Haley Flying Service located in Tracy California is hiring a full time pilot. Call Gary Del Carlo for details. 209-8360214 office or 209-471-3914 cell Pilot needed for a small turbine Air Tractor during Midwest corn run. Call Craig Woodley at 815-499-4704 Pilot needed at Tradewind Ag Service, located in Texas. We operate 500 and 600 series Air Tractors. Full time commitment preferred. Paul Bruton 979-541-7864 Level I SEAT Pilot needed for 2020 fire season. Must have AT-802 time. Please call 406-728-9363 or email minutemanaerial@yahoo.com Growing, independent, family owned operation in NE South Dakota needing a turbine thrush pilot. Herbicide experience preferred. Season runs April-October. We do travel some. Full time with benefits for the right pilot. Email resume to bfast@fastagair.com Contact Brady (605)461-1823. www. fastagair.com LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED UH-1 MECHANIC. AG EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. WE HAVE A LARGE OPERATION. 3+ SHIPS TO MAINTAIN. ALL THE SPRAY MACHINES ARE UH1-B’S. NO DEPOT LEVEL MAINTENANCE. ONLY INTERMEDIATE AND PHASE MAINTENANCE IS DONE IN HOUSE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OVERSEE AND DIRECT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND COMPLETE ALL ASSOCIATED PAPERWORK FOR THE HELICOPTERS. PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO TIGERJONES204@ YAHOO.COM Loader needed for North Dakota operation. Great opportunity to possibly work your way up into a seat! Call Rod Mattern at Mattern Spray Service 701321-0767 Opening for full time A&P mechanic/ director of maintenance in Northern California. IA is preferred and experience with PT6 engine is preferred, but not required. Aircraft: Turbine Ag-Cats and Radial Ag-Cats. Benefits are: profit sharing, matching 401k, health insurance, dental, vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Willing to help with relocation cost. Contact Alex at 530882-4286 Wanted - Ground Crew & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL & Hazmat. We are looking for part-time and full-time drivers. Full time drivers are eligible for insurance and benefits after 90 days. We offer base pay, per diem, and commission on acres sprayed. For more information and details contact Danny at 662-453-9406 or email dcather@provinehelicopters.com
Immediate Midwest position open for an Aerial Helicopter Ag Pilot. Family business seeking experienced Bell 47 pilot for upcoming 2019 season. Ag spraying experience preferred. Great opportunity for the right person. Email rbauer2965@gmail.com or call 815383-9378 Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025 Looking for agriculture pilot with S2R-T34 experience in seeding, fertilizing and spraying to work in Guyana, South America. For more information email hr@aslgy.com or call 592-222-1234 ext. 239/226 Help Wanted - Ground Crew position & Mix Truck Operator for helicopter crew. CDL a plus. We will help get CDL. Full time & part time position. Must be willing to travel May thru October. Low time pilots wanted. Guaranteed flight time. For more information contact Caleb Harvey at (706) 577-4220 or email caleb@bsairinc.com. Full time turbine pilot needed for June thru August. Year round pay with a guarantee. Herbicide experience a must. Well maintained equipment and benefits including 401K and health insurance. Send resumes to gkrech@wilburellis. com or call 605-350-4536. Midwest operator in search of qualified Ag Pilot to join our Aerial Application team. Clean Midwest operation with a fleet of well-maintained turbine Air Tractors. We are in the heart of Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Sunflower country. We offer competitive pay with a full benefit package. Applicant must be willing to relocate and invest themselves in our team. Turbine and Herbicide experience are not necessary but a definite plus. Willing to train the right individual. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2210 or fax to 478-352-0025
Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest. Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops. Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops. We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail.com Looking for an IA or A&P with agricultural aviation experience to help manage a part 145 repair station. We specialize in complete rebuilds of Ag Cats as well as manufacturing parts and components for other ag aircraft. We also design and develop new STC’s for aircraft such as the Storm Cutters and Storm Shield. This is an established company with over 69 years in the industry and under new ownership since 2011. We moved into a new 22,000 square foot facility in 2016 and plan to grow. Must be an IA or have the ability to obtain an IA, a plus if you have turbine engine experience. Unique opportunity for the right person. Call Storm Aeronautics located in David City, NE USA at 402-367-3213, email resume and references to jared@ stormaeronautics.com or visit our website at www.stormaeronautics.com Looking for experienced AT-802 and turbine Thrush pilots for the season 2019-2021. Must have experience in fire fighting on Air tractor 802 or Thrush. The pilots will be based in Cyprus for 6 months contract per year. Please send your resume to: aviators@hotmail.gr attention to Mr. Nicolas Full time, year around position, A&P required, IA a plus. Busy shop servicing Air Tractor, King Air and light jets. Location in NW Iowa. Top pay for right individual. Come to the Iowa Great Lakes! 712-262-0070 IA plus A&P mechanic opportunity. Willing to relocate for year round work. Salary and benefits upon qualifications. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1528 or fax to 478-352-0025
Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410-251-6224
IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.
Wanted Immediately! Experienced 802 pilot wanted for North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa area. Long hours working between multiple airports. Pilot has to be flexible for travel between mid May and mid September. Herbicide, fungicide and insecticide work. Pilots in the last 3 years have been in the 65,000 to 70,000 plus acre range. Great pay! Call Rod at 701-321-0767
Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush. Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or parts@stormaeronatuics.com.
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CLASSIFIEDS 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 Historical Video Productions. Trump Coffee Mugs ($12) and Kozzies ($4). “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor, and Thrush. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3212 or send an email to parts@stormaeronautics to place an order 2019 EVO Helmet, ANR, Full com package, Excellent shape. $1500 OBO Call 404-545-0368 Christmas Trump Shirt - Short and Long Sleeve. Youth small through 4XL. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 or send email to parts@ stormaeronatuics.com to place an order. Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com
Operations For Sale or Wanted Very successful, expanding Airspray company in Canada for sale. New planes, multiple locations with plenty of infrastructure. Very solid growing customer base! Serious inquiries only. Email blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#2563 or fax to 478-352-0025 AGRICULTURAL OPERATION FOR SALE in sunny BRAZIL: 20 years of operation, customers, 04 IPANEMA EMBRAER 201/A AIRCRAFT, 01 CESSNA 188 AG TRUCK, trucks, equipments, spreaders, booms, hangar, 20 acres private runway, 3 homes for up to 10 people, etc. The nicest place to operate and make money in BRAZIL. Fly soybean, rice, corn, forest etc. The area worked can be improved with work hard. Call 954-278-0939 or email wwt.pba@gmail.com FAA 137 Helicopter Spray Operation. Located in Mississippi. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025 Business operation for sale. Metal shop building with office, storage, containment wall. Fuel tanks 12K, Jet 8K Av with pumps, concrete load pad with mixing tanks, hoses, 2000 Intl truck with tanker trailer, portable mixing tank with pumps. 95 Intl stainless auger truck with scales. Two(2) airstrips (1) Thrush aircraft. Located South West Arkansas, operating certificate part 137. Working business with good price structure. 800-325-0885
Southern Plains aerial application business for sale. Well established with multiple operating locations. Opportunities for operation expansion. Currently split 60/40 crop and pasture acres. Some chemical retail that could be expanded. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#2515 or fax to 478-352-0025. Wanted: Ag Operation - Well established, long time family ag operator interested in purchasing or leasing aerial ag operation in the upper Midwest/West United States region. Email inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#2562 or fax to 478-352-0025 Part 137 Aerial Application Operation for Sale - TURN KEY! Western US Location. Airplane, Heated & Insulated Hangar, Wet & Dry Load Equipment, Row Crop, Pasture, Gov’t Contract, Fuel Storage, Support Equip, Forklift. This is a productive area with a great customer base and room to grow! Very Motivated Seller! Email inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#2549 or fax to 478-352-0025
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For Sale: Solid Diffuser for Air Tractor, already tested and endorsed, highest quality, produced with stainless steel plate and rivet, uniform distribution. Manufactured by PBA Aviation. $5,500 Contact Pelopidas Bernardi fone/whats: +1-954-278-0939 AT-602 Landing Gear. 1000+ hrs remaining. Not in crash. $1500 for pair. Call Chad Stuart Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 AT-502/402 Flaps. Excellent shape. Good paint. $3500 each. $6000 for pair. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
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B-Model Ag Cat Wings. Long range fuel. Good paint. $10k each, $35k for the set. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979257-6695 Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804-3873825
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CLASSIFIEDS 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage. Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416 Upper Left Wing Less Wing Tip, Fuselage Frame, 3-1in. Landing Gears, 2 Struts For Wings, New Leading Edge For Aileron, 1 Fuel Tank, Elevators. 541-571-3017 Avenger 40,000 hour Stainless Spar Caps. Available now. $30,000 Call Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891 Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike 352-494-3978. Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Don at 402-841-5144 or flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more info call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-8992294 or visit comproaviation.com AgCat Factory Frameworks Sale! All 4130 assemblies “fixture-perfect”, ready to install. Also up-grades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, wires, canopies, components, special hardware. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-8862418/2489 Fax, or cell 870-759-1691 Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.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 Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Ann at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 or email ann@ turbineconversions.com
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Parts - Other 2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212 Collins Dynamics A/C unit for a Thrush, new inbox, $4999 OBO Call 337-2247803 for details. 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
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Position Wanted Hello, My name is Devin Brown. I’m a 180 hour commercial pilot, instrument rated, with complex and tail wheel (9hrs) endorsements. I have three years loading experience and a B.S. in Aviation with a focus in agriculture from the University of Minnesota. Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Please hire me! Thanks! 804-516-8837 docholiday89@gmail.com
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CLASSIFIEDS Ag Pilot Seeking a Seat for the upcoming 2020 season and beyond. 1093 TT, 779 Ag, 80 Turbine. Herbicide Experience. Extensive Farming Background. A&P Mechanic with Ag Aircraft Experience. PAASS attendance. Resume with References Available. Please Email javiation@icloud.com I am looking for my first AG seat. I have 10 years of experience around agriculture and 1 season of loading experience. I hold a limited Commercial pilot license and received 40 hours of formal AG training including safe turns, SATLOC light bar and much more. I have 300 hours total time mostly in tailwheel, and I am not afraid of long hours and hard work. For any more information or a resume please call 712-291-6238 Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850686-2020 South African pilot, 56 year old, experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single and multi engine, IF and Ag ratings. AG Aircraft types PA 25, PA36, G164B, Air Tractor 301/401/402 B, Thrush 510 S2R-34T. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US or Canada, kindly email: craighhamman4@gmail.com Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours., Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston), Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine) Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs,FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license, Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs., Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume and references available upon request. Please email dcerioni@ prodeman.com.ar Looking for my first seat. 12 years farm experience. 2 years loading a 3 502 operation. No wife, kids, or bad habits and can relocate on a phone call. Purchased my own airplane at the age of 18 so 95% of my time is tailwheel. I have a resume upon request. Looking for some help so any connections are greatly appreciated. I have never quit anything in my life that I have started so I’m not gonna quit you. Call 662-207-9300. Thank you and have a safe season.
PILOT AVAILABLE! Commercial with Instrument Rating. Years of experience as ground support for ag and fire. Three years timber, one on rice, one on sunflowers, two on fire and a short season helicopter timber. 385 hours TT 180 tailwheel. Recent ag/low level training in Cessna 180 with ag, fire and military pilots. Willing to go anywhere for my first ag seat. Lots of references. Call Sam at 913-909-2032. Single, no kids, no pets, do not currently rent or own a home. Very easy to relocate!
International Advertising Index Truck & Fire Retardant Tanker For Sale. Asking $12,500 for the pair or make an offer. Located at Fort Stockton, TX Airport KFST. Call Cameron Towne 409 781-5511 or email camchevyt@aol.com
Service Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.
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1995 International Water Fuel/Support Truck, COF-9670, 11.1L L6 Diesel. VIN: 1HSRDALR3SH614838. Make an Offer. Located at the Fort Stockton, TX Airport, KFST. Price reduced to $8,500 Call George at 409-656-5998 Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube. Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267
Wanted to Buy Wanted - Clean, Low Time, Dual Cockpit AT-802. Call Dean at 920-205-5900
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR
1984 GMC Black Tank Truck, 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps. Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $2,999. Down payment of $1000 to Paypal with balance due by wire transfer to seller’s account or cashier’s check. Buyer pick up item after sale. Contact Carl at 979 219-9351 International Truck For Sale - 466 diesel motor, automatic, new Auger system with scales, 800+ fuel with bottom load system. Call Poor Boy 870-931-8485
I am looking for a Swathmaster for 802A, for 10” gate with 10ft wings. Call 979-234-2482 Wanted to Buy - All models of Cessna 206, does not need to have an engine. If you have one sitting in your back field turn it into cash by emailing ann@ turbineconversions.com Wanted: Have cash for Late Model, Low Time Air Tractor 402 and 502. Must be priced at wholesale. Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870995-1323 nights and weekends.
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
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