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keep turning… in this issue Volume 32 Number 2 | February 2014

12 Building Ag-Cats from the ground up 14 From Satloc to Insero 16 Pawnee wash-in out Hershey Flying Service world famous for rebuilding Ag-Cats

A Message from Greg Guyette

Pawnees may be incorrectly rigged

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Report on a recent visit to Guatemala-Ingenio Magdalena

For award winning GPS system

Agricultural production has changed dramatically in Guatemala

6 From the Cockpit 7 Calendar of Events 8 AgAir Mail 30 The Hopper 32 Classifieds On the cover - . Jared Storm returns for another load in Storm Flying Service’s Super B Ag-Cat with a Walter M601E engine in Wahoo Nebraska. See story on page 10

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from the cockpit

Diesel engines and fog Undoubtedly, I come across a variety of unusual aircraft as editor of AgAir Update. It seems our industry is in a never ending effort to improve on its fleet of aircraft. Fortunately, the basic factory built ag-plane is sufficient to serve agaviation well. However, there continues to be variations of these aircraft being built by people who are striving to improve on their performance and/or cost of operation.

Just the other day, I spent time on the phone talking with a North Carolina operator that has not one, but two, highly modified ag-aircraft. When I write, “highly modified”, believe me that is an understatement.

My caller told me how he had used a B-model Ag-Cat and a Weatherly 601 to remove their radial engines from their airframes and installed Cummings diesels engines. Already, he had 80 hours logged on the Ag-Cat and 40 hours on the Weatherly. The Cummings diesel is capable of producing 1600+ horsepower for a few seconds, more than double the horsepower he was using. Its weight is less than a hundred pounds more than an R-1340 engine. I must quantify the horsepower claim in saying it is a “tricked out” diesel like racers use.

The engines are installed “backwards” on the airframe with some sort of Pratt &Whitney power adapter. I don’t completely understand how that part works, except it accommodates the drive shaft of the diesel engine to the propeller.

The Weatherly installation has an automatic transmission installed. Imagine that! I was told the transmission is fixed in low gear and it helps manage the raw power of the diesel to the propeller. However, to keep the center of gravity in the proper place, the hopper of the Weatherly had to be removed.

So, the aircraft is a test bed and not able to make applications.

My caller went on to explain the economics of his achievements. The Cummings diesel is built nearby in North Carolina and cost about $26,000 new. It can be overhauled for less than $3,000. My caller has a timber company that uses

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this engine and some of the equipment has over 20,000 hours on their Cummings diesels. It doesn’t take a mathematician to see how these numbers make the cost of diesel power very affordable. I was also told Cummings has developed a new fuel pump that can use crude oil, making the price of fuel even less.

Oddly enough, my caller did not call me to talk about his two unique engine conversions. He wanted to talk about the composite Ag-Cat wings he was building and hoping to have an STC for in the very near future. Supposedly, these wings would be interchangeable. Obviously, they would be lighter and maybe stronger than the stock factory design wings. It would be an advantage to have only one wing or two in stock, instead of a full set of four due to the interchangeability. Instead of paint, the wings are covered in the wrap like seen on cars.

I haven’t verified, or flown, either of these two aircraft or examined the Ag-Cat composite wings. All of my information came from an extended phone call. However, I have no reason to doubt my caller, as he knows I will be visiting him this spring for an article. Even so, I am not so sure I will fly the aircraft.

They are truly a radical design. Oh heck, maybe I will…

On a completely different note, in January Brazil lost two pilots in two separate Ipanema accidents about a week apart.

In December, Uruguay lost a pilot in an turbine Air Tractor.

One of the Brazilian pilots was relatively new at ag spraying, being only 22 years old. The difference in Brazil is ag-pilots are required to earn an ag-rating in addition to their commercial license. This rating requires an extensive amount of training, much more than what is taught elsewhere in the world. To me, this points out the possibility of a weakness in all training.

I don’t know the reason for the two accidents in Brazil, but different aspects of it point to stall-spin. The Uruguayan pilot was caught in the fog. Uruguayan pilots aren’t required to have the extensive training given to Brazilian pilots.

I don’t know if you can teach stall-spin avoidance. Sure, you can practice simulated stall-spins, to a point. You can’t do See Editorial page 9

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February 24-26, 2014 NATA Convention Ramada Inn Kearney, NE Judy McDowell nata@windstream.net March 12, 2014 InAAA State Meeting & PAASS Turbines, Inc Terre Haute, IN Brian Townsend 270-305-2749 May 27, 2014 International Crop Duster’s Day June 5-6, 2014 SNA Congresso Cachoeira do Sul, RS Brazil www.aviacaoagricola.com June 2014 Australia AAA Convention Hobart, Tasmania aerialag.com.au August 20-22. 2014 SINDAG Congreso Mercosul Foz do Iquaçu PR Brazil www.sindag.org.br October 10-12, 2014 NAAA Fall Board Meeting TBD Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org

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agair mail ag school One of my summer helpers caught me by surprise. He is a college student taking accounting and he is just getting ready to finish his private pilot’s license. He called me over Christmas break to say he would love to quit college and go to an ag school and get his commercial and to devote himself full time to becoming an ag pilot. He asked me for advice on what school he should go to. To be honest with you, I have no idea. Can you possibly help me point him in the right direction?

Thank you so much.

John Schwenk Appleton, MN Good morning John; Hope to see you in February at the Tri-States show. I apologize for my delayed response, been on the road all week, still am.

As for the young man quitting college, I would strongly suggest he finish his degree and work on the ground in the business, or towards his licenses, in the summers until he graduates. You and I know that any day you wake could be the day you lose your medical, or some other problem can arise that would end a flying career. So, all the better for him to have a degree that he could call upon later in life.

As for the ag-av schools, he could attend those in the summer, if the funding was available. Here is a list. I have included their email addresses in the Cc: field.

“Wanna Be” package for $29.95 that includes a subscription, list of ag schools and other stuff. He can order it online at www. agairupdate.com Hope this helps.—Bill Agaviationschool.com Flying Tiger Aviation / flyingtigersaviation.com Eagle Vistas / eaglevistas.com Miccar Aerial / miccaraerial.com Battleford’s Airspray / batairspray.com Santos Dumont / aviacaoagricola.com.br

donation Thanks for the donation in father’s name to the museum. It was a good thought that he would appreciate very much!

Looking forward to your next visit.

Luther, Sue & Brian Gibbs Fremont, OH Hello Luther; Your dad was a great person to have known. I remember when he was president of NAAA (1983, I think) and I was the Georgia NAAA director. It was a pleasure to serve under him, as well as the visit to ya’lls place in Ohio about that time.—Bill

And, of course, if he is really sincere about getting in the ag-av business, he should subscribe to AgAir Update. We have a special

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update from Uruguay

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Hi Bill, how are you doing? Thank you very much for your beautiful desk calendar.

Bad news: my friend Rodrigo Carbo, a Chalkling pilot, had a fatal crash with his Air Tractor 502; fog… incredible; 33 years old and > 7,000 hours of crop dusting experience. Here in Uruguay, nobody can believe it. Well, such is life!

Best regards Carlos “Reta” Retamosa Mercedes, Uruguay Hola Ret; Yes, it is sad about Rodrigo. I don’t recall him specifically, but I am sure I met him at some time in the past. You are right, “such is life”, but sometimes it seems unfair. Fog is terribly unforgiving. Every ag pilot should have an attitude indicator in their aircraft and they should have at least primary aircraft piloting skills using it.

them in a loaded aircraft close to the ground and this is where and how it happens.

As for the fog, every ag-pilot will eventually be faced with fog. The best insurance against dying in the fog is an attitude indicator and practice using it. An instrument rating would be even better. Every instrument pilot knows unquestionably, you can fly in the fog without instruments for only a very limited time, regardless of your piloting skills.

The flying season south of the Equator is still going strong and the one north of it has already started for some and will be starting soon for the rest. Stay out of the fog and don’t push the aircraft when it is loaded; a simple statement that sometimes is hard to follow.

Until next month, keep turning…

I look forward to seeing you again, mi amigo.—Bill P.S. - On another interesting note: I eat blueberries every morning.

One morning I looked at the package and it stated the blueberries came from Uruguay! The next package of blueberries I looked at were from Argentina! Then, the third package I looked at came from Chile!

I wonder where the fourth one will come from? Amazing blueberries can be grown so far away and brought to the U.S. as fresh fruit. -Bill

staying warm Well Bill, all I can say is it’s warm where I am....LOL! It’s been a good year and from what I’m hearing so far is that rice acres are projected to be up at least 800,000 to 1,200,000 acres, possibly more. in the U.S. Biggest question mark is the farm bill, but I think they’re getting that hammered out. One of these days I’ll make it to the national convention. I will probably see you at the Louisiana convention in a couple of weeks.

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Regards, Jason Blanke Puerto Rico Hello Jason; Well, it’s been really warm here in GA, still in shorts and t-shirts, but expect that to be over after this last cold front. More rice acreage sounds really good, the “mo” seeds needed.

I plan to be at the LaAAA show, so please stop by the booth! We can catch up.—Bill

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Here in Brazil, just replacing the wing tips of a 201 Ipanema for the ones of the 201A is enough for ANAC to ground it!

funding I was wondering if you know of any funding that is available for time building and/or one of the few ag schools in the country. Seems to be a hard thing to find. Jim Hirsch, president of Air Tractor Inc., suggested I contact you to see if you know of any possible sources.

I appreciate any help that you can provide.

Thanks, Jason Anderson Hello Jason; I’ve not heard of any special funding for an ag-pilot school. I suppose going to a bank with equity in some form of property would be a good option, or find a co-signer.

Another option is to ask the individual schools, they would surely know. I’ve copied them in this email—Bill

stalls Dear Bill; After translating your February editorial, I started wondering about C of G when I got to the no hopper part; I was quite surprised to learn that a Cummings diesel can be only a 100 pounds heavier than an R-1340; however, since it is much longer than a radial, that C of G is probably in the next county!

I must say that in my time, the dual phase of the training course (in the same Cessna 170 I later co-owned) focused on, as my now deceased instructor Cruz (natural causes) said, “adapting me to low-level flying”. We started by flying “S” turns over a highway at 500 feet, then flying them lower and lower as Cruz convinced himself that I could fly by the seat of the pants with my eyes out of the cockpit. Then we flew some simulated passes and turns.

Some of the guys in my class were shown how to fly under wires in the Cessna; I wasn’t. I wonder whether Cruz had a close call flying under them in that Cessna and omitted when my turn came. No mention of stall-spins were made, except as in “don’t stall and spin when flying ag”.

Next, we moved to the Ipanema solo phase, which concentrated on calibrating those planes. First flight was a “take her up and fly for an hour at altitude to get the hang of her”. I decided to stall her to see what it was like and it scared the bejesus out of me; wings level, it fell out of the sky like a brick with virtually no warning, the lap belt pushing me down as the seat seemingly had left contact with my posterior! It was so unpleasant I repeated it very few times in my career. I never tried stalling the Ipanema in a turn, as the POH has a very dire warning not to and the few people I talked to who did told me stories like “to get out of the spin, I had to...”, none ending in a standard recovery technique. Well, even the POH says something like “If you are ever in a spin, push the stick

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forward violently with both hands”. Well, it was the second airplane Embraer had certified, so I guess some “this will do” was tolerated in the certification tests.

Bye, Ernesto Franzen Porto Alegre, Brazil Ernesto; You are an example of what I meant about training in my editorial. It is not so much the disregard or poor training as it is the complexity to be able to train for a true stall spin accident. You can only duplicate so much and that usually is not enough to train for this, as it pretty much amounts to being unable to correct. The best thing is to simply don’t put yourself in a position where you need the training, but yet, still fly ag.

With the underpowered piston ag-planes, the scenario happens in a more gentle way, e.g. the aircraft sinking before it breaks into a full stall. However, with the high powered turbine ag-planes the stall is an accelerated stall that happens very fast and usually is always fatal.

You don’t get the pleasure of recognizing the sinking where you can level the wings, add power and fly out of it. With the accelerated stall, all happens at once. By the time the stick shakes, it quits working altogether and only the rudders have any authority. At that point, it doesn’t matter because within the next few seconds the aircraft impacts the ground.

There is no better way to come to this realization than to attend an aerobatics course that specializes in spins, like Wayne Handley’s. It can be an eye opener.—Bill

money talk Thank you very much for the Kringle. I am having one of the best Christmases ever. I just closed the deal for the sale of my program and website, so I doubt if there will be any more Money Talk articles from me. At this point, I can’t tell the purchaser of the program, but I will share with them the relationship that I have had with AgAir Update if you want me too. They might want to continue the relationship.

I have enjoyed our relationship and find it hard to believe that it has been 10 years.

Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Sam Miller Spring, TX Hello Sam; That is sad news for us, but I am glad for you, assuming it works out the way you want it.

Yes, by all means, please explain our relationship with the new owners.

We would gladly take a look at what they have to offer, hopefully, along the same lines as your articles.—Bill

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Building Ag-Cats from the ground up

by Bill Lavender After the end of the second World War, Pete and Floyd Roueche returned home to Hershey, Nebraska in 1949 never dreaming they would become world famous for rebuilding Ag-Cats. The brothers originally formed Hershey Flying Service as an aerial spraying company that, by 1964, had evolved into an exclusive speciality refurbishments and repair shop for Ag-Cats. The Hershey Flying Service of today has acquired 13 STCs and 11 PMAs. Over the next 47 years, the Roueche brothers earned a reputation for being one of the best Ag-Cat shops to be found. However, after Floyd died during the early years of 2000, Pete decided it was time to retire and sell Hershey Flying Service. He died during the transition to the new owner, Jared Storm, in 2011.

Jared Storm with his Super B Ag-Cat in Wahoo Nebraska. Wahoo is a small town a few miles west of Omaha. (photo: Kira Everhart-Valentin) for small work in the fall and spring.

Jared Storm was raised in the ag-aviation business. His father, Vernon Storm, has operated for the last 50 years in Scott City, Kansas. Starting out in a Super Cub, Pawnees, an Ag-Wagon and today flies a Super B Ag-Cat with a geared R-1340 engine. On occasion, Jared will help his father with the spraying in western Kansas.

Jared started ag-flying in Wahoo, Nebraska in 1997 in a Tiara Brave.

When fungicide applications caught on in eastern Nebraska in 2004, Jared formed Storm Flying Service with a Cessna 188 Ag-Wagon he had flown with his dad in Kansas. Jared keeps the Ag-Wagon in a hangar in Wahoo as a reminder of his early years flying ag while attending Kansas State University, which he graduated from in 1994. The aircraft only has 3,000 hours total time since new in 1968. It is painted in K-State colors, purple and white and has a 300 HP engine with Horton STOL wing tips.

Jared occasionally uses the Ag-Wagon

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Today, Storm Flying Service operates a Super B Ag-Cat bought from Sky Tractor Supply in Hillsboro, North Dakota. The Super B has a 400-gallon hopper and uses a Walter M601E turbine engine with an Avia propeller.

Storm Flying Service’s Super B Ag-Cat is equipped with a Hatfield Bottom Loading Fuel System with the auto cutoff feature.

It has dropped booms with CP nozzles installed. It is guided by a SATLOC M3 GPS system. The top wing is raised by 8” with a 115-gallon fuel system. The aircraft’s empty weight is lighter than an AT-402.

Jared is impressed with the performance of the turbine powered Super B. He can ferry the aircraft loaded at 125 MPH. He works it at 130 MPH with a 60-foot swath and returns back to the airstrip empty at 140 MPH. “The Ag-Cat is built like a brick outhouse, to put it politely,” says Jared.

During the peak of the season, Jared calls on friends with two AT-502s to help with the workload although the flying is ideal for an Ag-Cat. Many fields are within eight miles of Storm Flying Service’s airstrip and average 65 acres planted in irrigation circles. All application rates are at 2 GPA, and a third of the work is spraying seed corn for insects. It is possible to treat the seed corn as much as ten times at three days apart for each application. It is critical to kill the insects as they hatch, before they can establish in the corn ear. Special care has to be taken because young people work in the fields detasseling the corn. Ag-aircraft have to stay at least 1/2 mile away from them. Two-thirds of this work is within 20 miles of Wahoo.

Ninety percent of Storm Flying Service’s work is spraying commercial corn, seed corn, and soybeans with insecticides and fungicides. Very little herbicide is applied, with the exception of some pasture work treating thistles. The season usually starts in late July and

ends in early September, lasting only six weeks. Occasionally, a very limited amount of fungicides are applied to wheat before July.

To supplement the flying income, Storm Flying Service also sells chemicals to its customers. Storm Flying Service truly is an independent aerial application business and with the help of United Suppliers Chemical Company, it has been able to compete and grow. Customers appreciate the personal service that comes from an owner/operator/pilot that Jared provides through Storm Flying Service.

With plenty of Ag-Cat experience, Jared bought Hershey Flying Service to keep

the Ag-Cat program alive. He is a firm believer in its abilities as a viable aircraft for short, unimproved airstrips which makes up many parts of the world. With its reasonable cost and ruggedness, the Ag-Cat fills a niche in the ag aircraft marketplace. The aircraft has no limiting Airworthy Directives (ADs) or any major ADs for its airframe.

Hershey Flying Service is a complete Ag-Cat refurbish shop. The company is able to take an aircraft data plate to a complete airworthy aircraft. A rebuild of an Ag-Cat to new condition costs about $250,000 plus all components firewall forward that are usually furnished by the customer.

After buying Hershey Flying Service, Jared began analyzing what he had. It became evident that in many ways he had a surplus of Ag-Cat parts, many unlisted and unidentified. He realized he needed to bring in key management employees to help him to sort parts and streamline the repair station.

A display of Weatherly, Ag-Cat and Piper Brave tailwheel springs manufactured by Hershey Flying Service that has a PMA for the Weatherly tailwheel spring.

General Manager Doug Abbott came to Hershey Flying Service in October 2012. He had flown ag for six years and has an extensive aviation mechanic’s background with an Inspection Authorization (IA) license. Doug is wellknown in aviation circles throughout Nebraska. He worked seven years in Cozad for Mid-States Aviation while earning his Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. He worked a short time

STC and PMA: Of all the STCs held by Hershey Flying Service, its Hershey Wing Tips for the Ag-Cat are the best seller. The company’s STCs and PMAs include: STCs Streamline Vertical Fin Widen Fuselage (Fat Cat) Tall Vertical and Rudder Replacement Wing Tips Additional Fuel (115 gallon fuel) Elevator Servo Tab Stainless Steel Belly Heavy Main Gear Spring Heavy Tail Gear spring Rudder Servo Tab B Model Wings on Fat Cat Additional Fuel G-164 PMA Parts Tail Wheel Fork Tail Wheel Swivel Shaft Tail Wheel Swivel Plug Tail Wheel Axle Tail Wheel Steering Anchor Tail Wheel Fork Tail Wheel Fork Bushing Tail Wheel Spring Piper Brave Tail Wheel Spring Weatherly

A Super B Ag-Cat total rebuild by Hershey Flying Service. The aircraft has a Frakes Conversion engine and inlet for a PT6A-21 engine. Its owner is Dean McClain in Wyoming.

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Zack Blakeman - welds on an Ag-Cat fuselage. The airframe is treated inside with linseed oil to prevent corrosion.

in general aviation in Lincoln. He has owned and operated an FBO in York and Hastings, with a maintenance and refinish shop in Aurora. When Doug first came to Hershey, he worked in the shop before becoming lead mechanic. He was recently promoted to General Manager.

Kevin Woockman came to Hershey September 2013 to specialize in inventory control, tool design and job estimating.

He was hired by Jared to specifically bring Hershey Flying

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From Satloc to Insero A Message from Greg Guyette I would like to take a moment and extend my thanks to all the people in the aerial application industry and within the company, AgJunction. The final days of 2013 brought about the end of my tenure at the company that has been known over the years as AgJunction / HemisphereGPS / Hemisphere Air / Outback / Beeline / Communication Systems International / CSI Wireless / Wireless Link / Satloc / Custom Farms.

Yes, that’s a lot of names and yes, it was a wild ride. Needless to say, it was one interesting experience and one with which I am extremely thankful to have been involved. Now, in 2014, I begin life with my new company, Insero. Insero is a Satloc distributor and agricultural service provider.

20 Years (almost) My employment with Satloc began in March 1995 – after graduating from James Madison University in Virginia with a Programming degree. This was my first “real” job, serving in Satloc Tech Support.

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The company had some key factors that appealed to me – 1) cutting edge technology 2) the economic stability of agriculture and 3) the financial backing of John Walton, who was an ag pilot at Custom Farm Service and one of the creators and principal financier of Satloc – oh yeah, he was also the eldest son of Sam Walton and heir to the thrown of the Wal-Mart fortune. I, at 23, was thankful

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The years that followed would consist of many twists and turns Some were fun and some were frustrating. However, it is a testament to the company that after so many years it is financially strong, publically traded, has five offices in three countries, over 70 patents and most importantly, an extremely strong and loyal customer base.

Technology We all have been witness to a tremendous transition over the last 20 years. After eliminating human flaggers, gone are the days of intentional government interference to GPS signals and pilot dependency on mountaintop differential towers – seems crazy now. Gone are the days of basic MSDOS programs, green text displays and cryptic keypad button pushes – well, mostly gone anyway.

Some things are the same after 20 years. We still have technology training sessions just like we did in our first days at Satloc. Except now our training classes consist of webinars and remotely accessing GPS systems straight from the aircraft, talking thru Skype as we watch the Lightbar through a live camera and tracking flight data in real-time over the internet. Twenty years ago, we knew this day would come, but it is still hard to believe it’s here.

As agriculture continues forward and the demands on it continue to get stronger, we continue to see a call for “sustainability” and a need to feed seven, eight then nine billion people in the next 20 years, aerial application will only continue to get stronger and it will do so by using technology. With this growth, we are proving to the world that our industry is not only a professional mainstay, but a technological leader in the way to do all things in ag. At the new company of Insero, this technology integration is our focus.

New company, Insero First and foremost, Insero is a Satloc distributor – meaning we are a sales and repair center for all Satloc products – new and old. Insero is a solutions-based company, meaning we will provide a one-stop shop for customers that want to know what their options are with technological products. We will be here to support customers who want to know how to integrate software, hardware and cloud-related technologies from various providers. Our goal is to offer more than installations of equipment – focusing more on the use and training of products, which is needed more now than ever with the growing assortment of companies and technologies that exist.

At Insero, my mobile number will remain unchanged (602-363-9225) and my new email is gregguyette@inserosolutions. com. TJ Craig (tcraig@agjunction.com) will take on the majority of my duties at Satloc/AJX and he will lead the Air Team from the AgJunction Hiawatha Kansas office. He has been with the company for seven years.

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This is the closing of one chapter and the start of another. One thing I know that will remain the same is my work in the industry that I love – the aerial application industry. Thanks to all.

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Pawnee wash-in out

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This situation comes about because of the practice of using two rigging boards (or levels) per wing.

This incorrect procedure results in approx. 1° of “wash in” instead of “wash out”.

the correct procedure: Level the aircraft fore and aft by raising and lowering the tail with the level on the upper longeron in the cockpit area.

Adjustments are then made to the rear strut so that a level placed under the rib (that is adjacent to the outboard end of the aileron) will have the bubble centered with a 1/4” spacer installed between the level and the rib adjacent to the front spar.

In other words the aircraft is incorrectly leveled by placing a rigging board or level under the inboard section of the wing and raising or lowering the tail until the bubble is centered.

Then the rear strut is adjusted so that the bubble is centered when the level is placed under the rib, outboard of the aileron, with the 1/4” spacer between the level and rib at the front spar.

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The rigging of an aircraft can be easily checked by standing away from the wing tip so that the eye is in line with the bottom flat surface of the wing.

If the wing appears to be twisted up at the front toward the wing tip then the aircraft has been incorrectly rigged. It has a greater angle of incidence or angle of attach towards the tip which is “wash in” - it will stall first at the wing tip instead of stalling inboard first.

If the wing appears to be twisted down at the front towards the wing tip then the aircraft has been correctly rigged. It has a

lesser angle of attack toward the tip which is “wash out”. This will cause the wing to stall inboard first.

If this twist is not obvious it may be more easily observed by using two rigging boards - one placed beneath the wing inboard - the other place under the rib outboard of the aileron, and standing back and sighting along the lower surface of these boards. The boards should be of similar size and dimensions and will be required if the aircraft is fitted with droop wing tips.

It is not necessary to level the aircraft for this quick check.

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EPA awards almost half a million in grants to reduce pesticide risks WASHINGTON --The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced agricultural grants for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices to reduce the use of potentially harmful pesticides and lower risk to bees all while controlling pests and saving money.

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“These collaborative projects can provide innovative solutions to reduce pesticide risks to pollinators and crops,” said James Jones, assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “Initiatives such as these will encourage others to adopt promising technologies and practices across the nation to reduce pesticide risks while maximizing crop production and protecting public health.”

IPM relies on easy-to-implement, environmentally-sensitive practices that prevent pests from becoming a threat. These practices involve monitoring and identifying pests and taking preventive action before pesticides are used. If pesticides are needed, methods such as targeted spraying may be used. These grants will expand public-private stewardship efforts and reduce pesticide risk in agriculture.

The Agricultural IPM Grants are awarded to: The Louisiana State University project to minimize impacts to bees from insecticides used in mosquito control. Mosquito control is critical for public health; however, insecticides can

be hazardous to bees. Bees are essential for crop production and ensuring a healthy food supply. Practices and guidelines resulting from the project will be distributed to mosquito control districts and beekeepers throughout the U.S. The University of Vermont project to reduce pesticide use and improve pest control while increasing crop yields on 75 acres of hops in the Northeast. The awardees will also develop and distribute outreach materials to help farmers adopt these practices. The project’s goal is to reduce herbicide and fungicide applications by 50 percent while decreasing downy mildew, a plant disease.

best management practices, enhance enforcement and ensure that real-world pollinator risks are accounted for in our pesticide regulatory decisions.

IPM grants will supplement these efforts as well as providing solutions to maximize crop production while minimizing the unintended impacts from pesticides.

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The Pennsylvania State University project to protect bees and crops by reducing reliance on neonicotinoid pesticide seed treatments and exploring the benefits of growing crops without them. IPM in no-till grain fields will be used to control slugs and other pests that damage corn and soybeans.

Researchers will share their findings with mid-Atlantic growers and agricultural professionals.

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by Jay Calleja When the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) holds its spring board meeting in Alexandria, Va., this month, almost 100 members from across the country will gather to discuss a wide range of association business and address issues of vital importance to agricultural aviation. NAAA’s robust board is one of the association’s hidden strengths.

Being an NAAA Board of Director can be one of the most challenging, rewarding and impacting ways to serve our industry.

NAAA’s board is made up of 53 directors from the agricultural aviation industry and allied companies that support the industry, in addition to dozens of other members who are appointed to serve on various committees.

The governing body of NAAA is made up of four officers, one representative of each of the 35 state/regional ag aviation associations, seven Allied Industry division representatives, five NAAA past presidents and the sitting NAAREF and WNAAA presidents. The 14 standing NAAA committees that advise the board on specific issues consist of the above board members and other members invited by the president to serve on specific committees because of their expertise in those areas.

Both the WNAAA and NAAREF boards, with all their committees, meet in conjunction with the NAAA Board of Directors meeting, as does the NAAA/ Syngenta Leadership Training Program.

More than 120 individuals currently volunteer their time and effort to support the aerial application industry in this way, mostly on their own dime. Board members travel three times per year to

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attend board meetings, which take place over the course of several days. They are held in October, December and February.

All NAAA board and committee meetings are open to NAAA members.

If you’ve never attended an NAAA board meeting, you may not realize the breadth of activities NAAA and its sister organizations, the WNAAA and NAAREF, are engaged in on the industry’s behalf. To shed some light on that, here is an overview of NAAA’s committee structure.

Allied Industry Committee: The Allied Industry Committee encompasses seven divisions, which include the following areas: Airframe, Application Technologies, Chemical, Dealer/Parts, Insurance, Propulsion and Support. The committee brings issues and activities which are of concern to those industries associated with agricultural aviation parts, services and equipment to the attention of NAAA’s board. It also works with the Convention Committee to assure that NAAA’s annual trade show and convention will be of maximum benefit to the aerial application industry.

Awards Committee: Solicits nominations for the NAAA Annual Awards, which recognize individuals and companies in the industry for exemplary service in advancing aerial application, reviews those nominations and selects award recipients.

Budget & Finance Committee: Oversight of all budgetary and financial concerns for NAAA. This Committee makes an annual review of NAAA’s budget and submits their review and recommendations to

the Board of Directors for final approval.

Communications & Public Relations Committee: Oversight of Agricultural Aviation magazine, the NAAA eNewsletter and AgAviation.org, the official NAAA website. The committee is also involved in the development of all NAAA educational programs and has the responsibility to develop and monitor programs which are designed to enhance the public image of the aerial application industry.

Constitution and Bylaws Committee: Responsible for reviewing and studying all recommendations or actions which may result in the amendment of the NAAA Constitution or Bylaws. These governing documents outline the Association’s structure, objectives and purpose.

Convention Committee: Responsible for planning and conducting NAAA’s annual convention. Committee members decide the theme of each year’s convention, evaluate possible locations for the convention, suggest educational and speaker content and review contracts between NAAA and host hotels and convention centers.

Executive Committee: The Executive Committee of NAAA includes the NAAA President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, WNAAA President, NAAA Immediate Past President and NAAA Immediate Past Treasurer. The Executive Committee may act in the place of the Board of Directors when authority is designated by the board or in emergency matters where executive committee action is temporary and subject to subsequent approval by the Board at

its next meeting. Executive Committee members also serve on the Budget and Finance Committee.

Government Relations Committee: This committee develops and presents to the NAAA board for approval government affairs initiatives and priorities to be acted upon by staff and outside counsel or representatives. Evaluating the Association’s position on federal legislation and regulatory activities and encouraging NAAA members to become active participants in the legislative and regulatory process has been vital to NAAA’s legislative and regulatory success. The Committee also develops measures to strengthen the industry’s presence with federal legislators and regulators such as growing the Association’s political action committee: AgAv PAC. Insurance Committee: Reviews the insurance needs of the industry and develops programs to provide various types of insurance coverage for NAAA members. The Insurance Committee also provides articles for Agricultural Aviation.

Long Range Planning Committee: Studies the aerial application industry to determine what issues, activities and actions are impacting the industry.

The Long Range Planning Committee reviews and periodically updates NAAA’s long range strategic plan. It also considers NAAA’s various programs and activities to determine if the association is adapting to changes occurring in the industry. This is done to assure that NAAA is responding to the needs of those directly involved in aerial application and the associated allied industries and could result in recommendations to the Board of Directors for program cuts, enhancement or alterations.

Membership Committee: Responsible for maintaining a strong viable NAAA membership. In keeping with that goal, the committee reviews membership materials and works with the staff to review NAAA’s programs and activities to ensure that they are appropriate to meet member needs and attract new members.

Museum Committee: Tasked with assuring that the heritage of the agricultural aviation industry is maintained and the public has the opportunity to access aerial application industry information and historical mementos. The committee works closely with the National Agricultural Aviation Museum in Jackson, Miss.

of what’s happening in our industry, particularly on a national level, and a sense of satisfaction knowing they are contributing to the organization’s success. When asked why he volunteers, NAAA President Leif Isaacson said, “You need to put back into an industry that has provided for you, otherwise it cannot be sustained.”

Nominating Committee: This committee presents a slate of nominees for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer to the Board of Directors. The board members then vote to determine who will be elected to those positions.

NAAA’s board volunteers are committed to sustaining the industry, but the act of volunteering also sustains them. “I get personal satisfaction from helping the industry,” Isaacson said. “I’ve also made lasting friendships by my involvement in the industry.”

Research & Technology Committee: The R&T Committee addresses issues affecting the use and application of crop protection products. The committee monitors the actions of the EPA and other regulatory agencies with oversight of aerial application and considers technologies that will be in the interest of safe, efficient aerial application of crop protection products. The committee also works with industry, government, research and educational entities on issues of interest to the development of aerial application industry technologies.

Service on NAAA’s board is a win-winwin situation. It’s good for the individual member, it’s good for NAAA and it’s good for agricultural aviation. If you are interested in serving on the board or a specific committee, contact your state association or NAAA’s president to discuss future possibilities.

Safety and Federal Aviation Regulations Committee: Focuses on issues of aviation safety or regulatory initiatives which may affect the agricultural aviation industry. The committee maintains a close working relationship with aviation regulatory agencies, including the FAA. Committee members also are tasked with developing programs and policies as needed to enhance the safety of aerial application.

That’s a brief look at NAAA’s committees.

Any policies the committees develop get presented for discussion and possible approval by the NAAA board. NAAA’s board meetings are open to all NAAA members. If you have never been to one, NAAA invites you to see for yourself everything the association is doing to foster the aerial application industry.

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Gene Smith celebrates 40 years in the air

by Dan Barker Four of the owners of the Fort Morgan Airport agricultural flying operations came together to celebrate 40 years of flying by Gene Smith recently.

Those included Merle Bristol of Bristol Flying Service, who sold the business to Jerry Carpenter of Carpenter Flying Service, who sold it to Gene Smith of Smith Aerial Spraying, who sold it to Kyle Scott of Scott Aviation, the current owner.

It was kind of a special occasion to have them all together at one time, Scott said.

It was particularly special for Smith, who was the guest of honor.

Smith had been fascinated with aircraft as a child. He used to build model, remote control aircraft and fly them in a park on the west side of Fort Morgan, he said.

However, he always thought his eyesight was too poor for him to actually fly, Smith said.

Smith was finally encouraged to get his pilot's license when he met back up with Carpenter, while Smith was working for in a plastics company in Houston, Texas.

Carpenter had attended a chiropractic college in that city, and Smith knew Carpenter's wife. Carpenter decided to go back into the aviation business and wanted Smith as a partner.

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They moved back to Fort Morgan, and were planning to buy out the Bristol Flying Service.

While Carpenter did buy the business, Smith went to Pine Bluffs, Wyoming to do flying, and did that for 18 years before he lost much of his business to a national outfit.

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"This business was good to us," Smith said.

Later, he got out of the business, but not out of flying, he said.

Asked why the celebration now instead of when he retired, his wife, Jan, said he would never retire.

She thanked a crowd that filled a hangar at the airport and invited people to share their stories.

Scott told a story about a time when Smith had a contract to take a family up to spread the ashes of a loved one over a hunting club.

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In my mind’s eye I can still see that gray and yellow Ag Cat spraying a field close to my home. I remember thinking boy oh boy, when I learn to fly I could have as much fun as that guy was having that hazy summer day in western Kentucky. That’s my first actual memory of seeing an ag plane working a field.

Seemed like that ole Cat was only mere inches above the tassels of the corn it was spraying. I wanted to do that too!

I did eventually learn to fly after seeing that Ag Cat years ago and even obtained about all the licenses and ratings that come in progression of a typical general aviation pilot. I always had in my mind that flying an ag plane was something that was going to happen for me, but I didn’t know when it would ever occur.

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A kinder and gentler approach Recently I sent in a new article for my column in AgAir Update, but the article was rejected because it was rather uncomplimentary to a large segment of people here in the South.

I can accept that. Sometimes I may get a little overzealous “in calling a spade, a spade.”

Thanks Bill for helping me be "kinder and gentler" in expressing a very powerfully ingrained opinion.

And now the kinder and gentler version, aimed primarily at rookie ag pilots. You must take particular pains not to encourage anyone to bring a lawsuit against you and your operator.

Do not “drag” your spray, insecticide or herbicide, beyond the field boundary.

Keep in mind that whenever you pull back on the stick, entering or exiting a field, you impose a higher wing loading on your airplane and the vortices are much greater. If you do leave the spray on after you pull back on the stick, God only knows where it will end up. You can spray distilled water on someone or their yard, car, etc., and you would be amazed at how fast an “ambulance-chasingattorney will be knocking on your door.

I need to insert right here that I do not think all lawyers chase ambulances; praise the Lord, my daughter is happily married to one and he doesn’t do any “chasing”.

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You must keep accurate records of your work. I know all reputable operators keep good records, but I am writing here strictly to the pilot. Keep accurate records regarding flight time. Doing this saved my buttocks when I was accused of dumping a load of chemicals near a church after Sunday services. Some in the church promptly contacted an “ambulance chaser.” The tach times that I kept proved conclusively that my airplane was 100 miles south when the alleged incident occurred.

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God rules all human government for His eternal purposes God said, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8-9).

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God allowed survival to go to the fittest, strongest and smartest. Most of the human race became demonically controlled and their every thought was evil continually (Genesis 6:1-5).

God chose Noah for the purpose of repopulating the earth after the flood— that was God’s choice and His doing.

All Noah had to do was obey God’s orders. God blessed Noah because of his obedience (Genesis 7-8, Hebrews 5:9).

God said His Son would destroy Satan (Genesis 3:15). God needed a people and a nation to bring His Son into this world as a man. God chose Abraham and said to him, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will

curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis 12:1-3).

God built the nation of Israel from the descendants of Abraham to bring His Son into this world as a man (Genesis 3:15, John 1:1-4, 14; Hebrews 2:14-18).

God controlled all the circumstances concerning the nation of Israel. God’s sovereign providence brought Jacob and his sons to Egypt and they grew into such a mighty number of people that the Egyptian rulers put the Hebrew people into slavery. God’s Sovereign providence sent Moses to show Pharaoh that God was much more powerful than Pharaoh’s gods, and to lead the Hebrew people out of Egypt (Exodus 1-14, Romans 9:17).

God is always in absolute control of His earth.

When Pharaoh “hardened” his heart against God the Hebrew word “kabad” is used, which means to be dull, insensitive and to gain glory for oneself. When God “hardened” Pharaoh’s heart the Hebrew word “chazaq” is used, which means “to make firm.” Pharaoh hardened his

heart against God, and God made firm Pharaoh’s heart. Pharaoh suffered the consequences of his own choices and actions.

God raised up Nebuchadnezzar to take the people of Israel into captivity because of their sinfulness. God raised up Cyrus and the Persian Empire to send the Jews back to Jerusalem (Isaiah 44:28). God raised up Alexander the Great and the Grecian Empire to conquer the Persian Empire. In 63 BC the Roman General Pompey conquered Jerusalem and the Galilee area so they would be under the control of Caesar Augustus before Jesus Christ was born (Luke 2:1-6), in order for God’s Son to be born in Bethlehem to fulfill God’s promise in Micah 5:2.

Israel rejected Jesus Christ as their Messiah, and in 70 AD God sent the Roman general Titus to destroy Jerusalem and the temple, and the Jews were scattered all over the world This fulfilled God’s promise (Deuteronomy 28:64-67). Israel is a nation today— fulfilling God’s promise (Ezekiel 36-

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“God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another…The Lord is the Most High over all the earth” (Psalm 75:7, Psalm 83:18). “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes” (Proverbs 21:1). “God removes kings and raises up kings; The Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone He wishes and sets

over them the lowliest of people…The Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses…

He does according to His will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

(Daniel 2:21, 4:17, 32, 35). God warns us, “Woe to him who strives with his Maker!” (Isaiah 45:9).

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Time to get back in the airplane Remember the great Creedence Clearwater Revival song “Bad Moon Rising”? I’m here to tell you; for a night flying ag pilot, there is no such thing as a bad moon!

I rotated back to Brawley this winter to fly Farm Aviation’s 400-gallon Thrush.

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Luckily my arrival back in the Southwest coincides with a new moon cycle. I have developed a habit of watching the moon even when I’m not flying. When you see that little sliver of a waxing crescent in the western sky you know there is some good flying coming up. I imagine guys who have any night flying time probably do the same thing.

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The season is shaping up to be a little slower this year. Winter dragged its

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Perhaps there is something in a DNA strand or maybe some sort of chromosome kind of thing that science hasn’t found yet that explains what drives a person to want to fly. Some sort of electro-chemical stimulus event that actuates a deeply hidden brain code, which in turn, initiates the desire to go up in the air and stay there for a while.

Who knows, it could be as simple as a glandular, pheromone issue. I’m sure they’ll stumble upon it eventually and more than likely will misunderstand what it is, get a big government grant and try to find a cure for it. Let's hope they are as successful in their endeavors as they have been with other such projects.

What’s a few more tax dollars, especially when invested in the interests of advancing science? It’s not like they are going to use the money on anything useful anyway and it will give the lab coats something else to do. That in itself is a scary thought, but I’ll leave it right there.

Winter flying in the Southwest has always been a good arrangement. The temperatures are moderate during the day though it does get cold at night. Forty degrees is cold, I don’t care what anybody says. The airplane I fly doesn’t have a heater, other than the big burner can on the nose. A guy has to pack a jacket in the cockpit to have handy when the sun goes down and the temperature drops.

Airplanes and engines love cold air. It’s easy to get to a point where you’re taking advantage of the increased performance. That’s when it’s time to remind yourself of the aircraft’s limitations, which are absolute regardless of the weather. “Fly the airplane in the manner in which it was meant to be flown,” the man said. A simple, straight forward statement right there and worth a lot.

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accompanied by refried beans and platano banana together with some thick black coffee, a great way to start the day.

One of the largest aerial applicators in Guatemala is called FADESCA, that operates a fleet of 10 agricultural aircraft and are very much involved with the application of ripening agents on sugarcane. In addition, there are a number of Bell 206s and Bell 47s involved in spraying sugarcane and bananas.

Most of the aircraft are utilizing flood type nozzles with an emphasis on minimal drift when applying ripeners, such as glyphosate, which has caused damage to local production of melons and vegetable crops. There is always a challenge in obtaining adequate crop coverage which requires medium sized spray drops, yet maintaining adequate control of “offtarget” spray. Unfortunately this equilibrium is very difficult to achieve in practice.

During my visit to the Magdalena sugar company, I had the opportunity to conduct a number of calibration tests with a Bell 206, a Cessna AgHusky and an Ag Truck, all equipped with flat fan nozzles.

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Observations: An excess of volume with extremely large droplets, especially with the higher rate of 6 gals/hectare with the application of glyphsate+ Bivert. The value of 333 microns for Dvo.1 confirms a low risk of drift, however combined with a value of 741 microns for Dvo.9 also confirms very poor coverage.

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Observation: This graph indicates relatively low risk of spray drift with 1% of the spray volume under 150 microns, also superior coverage thanks to a more uniform droplet spectrum with only 32% of the spray volume above 450 microns.

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Observations: In all cases, an excess of very large droplets, especially so with the higher application volume with the nozzles angled back at 135 degrees to the airstream. Notably, better coverage when the spray nozzles were angled down at 90 degrees to the airstream.

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Observation: Obviously a slightly higher risk of spray drift with more smaller droplets, however a much more uniform droplet spectrum that should result in better coverage of the sugarcane.

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Observation: Very low risks for drift with only 2% of the spray volume in droplets under 200 microns, however very poor crop coverage with more than 50% of the spray volume in droplets over 400 microns

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Observation: Only minimal risk of drift with less than 1.5% of the spray droplets collected under 200 microns, however very poor coverage due to many very large droplets.

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2001 AT-802A - 65. 3461TTA&E, 57 SHOT, 957 SPOH, 308 fuel, Shadin. Dual 3” fill, Dual bottom load fuel, Ag Nav Guia Gold w/ flow control. Lane brake, Com.,Transponder, Smoker, New cool seat. $730,000 obo. Spraybiz@gmail.com or 731-393-9843 (02-14)

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1986 Air Tractor 301, 6300TT, 150 SMOH, Covington geared engine, engine analyzer, digital tach, M3 with flow control. Clean Northern aircraft, no corrosion. Recent annual by George’s Aircraf t. $148,500 254 -253-1736 rogerk@clearwire.net (02-14)

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1978 G 164-B Garrett-6 aftt 12,330 engine snew 6725, 2100 SHOT, 335 hopper 25 inch transland gate,all new tail feathers, Ac, smoker,cp nozzles, Satloc m3, bottom load fuel, fuel controller,spreader. Email flylow301@yahoo.com or call 318-7246880 or 318-237-7088 (02-14) 1975 –N8788H - AgCat 450A, Zero Covington Eng, hydromatic, 80 fuel, extended wing, Smoker, 2650 TT. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn **AgCat Quailty/Value Headquarters** B600GN 350g/80f TL DAF Sprayer AAIIRANAF/356-SMOHE M-3 Mint.....$215K Factory D-Model (less eng) 1930 TTA, all original. Your PT6, we do the rest new prop ..........$235K (add $90k Hi-wings/ T.S. Tail/120 fuel/DAF/TL/Paint) AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn.com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71*

2009 AT 502-B, PT6A-34AG, annual inspection due at 3/1/14. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9,800.0 (in 9013.2 hrs)38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc. Call Darryl for Pricing South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends (02-14) 1977 AT-301,Short tail with PW-1350, Crophawk, Wag flagger 2 Right boom shut off. Lots of parts to go with it, hopper gaskets, gauges, etc. ACTT: 8090, ETT 12098, TSMOH: 748, Prop TSO; 1255.1.

Two patched spots on tail fabric. Also have a Cessna low volume spreader for $1000 Asking $110,000, will consider trading up for turbine. Call Chance O’Hare-575-7492150 (02-14) 1998 AT- 4 02, N50761. Last annual 6/17/13, 5645 TTE, 5645 TTAF, 644.1 SHOT, Smoker, Lane electric brake, Satloc M3 w/flow control, ss spinner, rinse tank.

New Landing gear, CP-11 nozzles, cell set and stereo, $425,000. Call Kevin 701-3050072 (02-14) 2002 AT-802, 4654TT, 350 Since light overhaul, hydraulic gate, Wingman, AgNav GPS, plus extras. 928-346-1447 or 702-539-8952 (02-14) 2012 AT-802A -65 650 TTAF&E 308 fuel,smoker, fast start, wingman, 10” hyd gate, single point, com/transponder, Lane electric brake/fan, bantam/flow control, 90 CP-11’s $1,175,000 for more info call Don at George’s aircraft 940-357-1275 (02-14)

1984 AgCat Super B N3628D; 10844 TT; 11138 SNEW; 382 SHSI; VFR; 2012 Paint; 1 Seat; Great Super B AgCat. 10,844 TT, 382 SHOT by Pro-Turbines, 211 SIRAN power section, New Paint... $295,000. For more information call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (02-14) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section. Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

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2006 AT-402B -34AG, 3270 TTAF, 7920 TTE, 920 SHOT, fresh annual, Lane fan/ brake, M3, smoker, heater, Crophawk, 170 fuel, $440,000. Call 318-758-2043 or 318-649-7326 (02-14) I have 5 Air Tractor 401B Walters for sale.

They have all been very well maintained and are ready for the 2014 season. Contact me for more information. kenkane@ inetbiz.ca or call 204-867-3147 (02-14)

2004 AT-502B PT6 -34A, TT 2800, ET 2800, Hot section just completed with Pratt & Whitney representative overlooking, 5000 hr TBO Extension, Turbine tracker engine monitor since new, Satloc M3 touch screen with Intelliflow, VG’s, ar tificial horizon, VHF Radio, Transponder, 3” load, lane break, bottom fuel, cabin heat, A/C, smoker, tank rinse, fresh annual, 1 owner since new, very well maintained aircraft, Ready to Work. $590,000 Email murracb@telus.net or call 403-934-3618 (02-14)

1993 AT-402 Cascade Walter, 2911 TTAF, 428 SMOH, Hartzell, very good condition, VG’s, Satloc, always hangared, 620-2727878 flyiton@yahoo.com (02-14)

1990 AT-502, PT6A-34AG, Hot section performed by A & P. New landing gear installed 998 hrs at TTAF 10,963.8.

Satloc M3 small screen, smoker, a/c, 38” gate ,hooper rinse, Load hawg, L & R wing landing lights, agrinautics spray pump, Airtractor fan and electric brake.

SS booms w/ cp nozzles. Call Darryl for Pricing South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (02-14)

1980 Air Tractor 301 9971TT, 135 SMOH

by Aero. Over 3000 hr left on wings. No corrosion, new hopper, new brakes, new windshield. Recent annual by George’s Aircr af t. $142,50 0 25 4 -253 -1736 rogerk@clearwire.net (02-14)

PRICE REDUCED! 1997 AT-602 -60AG N602KP S/N 602-0421 , 0 time since factory wing spar replacement , 0 time since hot section/ major repair CT blades/ vane ring, prop 950 SMOH, Satloc Bantam unit, Wingman, Lane Fan, electric pump brake, well maintained, spray ready, COM radio w/ transponder/ELT $475,000 Call 409-656-5998 George Mitchell. (02-14) P i c k O n e : 3 AT- 8 0 2 A’s a l l h av e approximately 1400TT, AF and prop.

Two are -65’s and one is a 67. Red and white aircraft. Satloc, flow control, nice radio package with transponder, single point with big fuel, fast start, and smoker. one has 10 inch gate, one has dual seat and controls. Aircraft look new, NDH. $1,050,000. Spreaders available. 317-2818946 (02-14) 1991 AT-402 -34, 8510 TTSN, wings spars done at factory not due again until 16,732 hrs. 170 gal fuel bottom fuel load, installed new gear all round, has big screen M3 with intelliflow, flying booms, 53 CP 3-way straight stream nozzles, L & R electric boom shut offs, elec fan brake, Rabi hopper indicator, smoker, night lights, Zee AC, bleed air heat, 2 year on refurb with airbag installed. Will sell with Covington hot section and new annual.

Very nice airplane $430,000. Doug Hansen 605-233-0307 or 605-532-3462. (02-14) 2000 AT-402A -1125 4095 TTAF&E 170 fuel washer wiper hopper rinse a/c ss spray system, Lane adj. fan, electric fan & brake, CP nozzles, nose landing lights, taxi lights & strobes. A/c, comm. radio Crophawk, Satloc, no fert. one owner. Will consider reasonable offers. 575-799-1303 (02-14)

2011 AT-602. 1800 TTAF&E-60. Smoker Electric brake, Air, Heat, 10 inch hydraulic Gate with Del Norte controller, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, Fresh HSI, $950,000 call 870-265-5011 (02-14)

1990 AT-502, PT6A-34G, Hot Section performed by ATS Illinois. Single point refueling, 38’ gate, smoker, 170 gallon fuel tank, Satloc/Hemisphere GPS w/ flow control, side loader valve, Zee A/C, new style instrument panel. Call Darryl for Pricing South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (02-14)

AT-502B-0472 N50877 HM & AFTT 3791 ENGTSOH Per Hour Meter Is 1487. Walter M601E-11 S/N 862239 750SHP Wing AD06-24-10 Info: PCW 10/08 2403 HR With Failsafe Plate And Long Lower Spar Caps Installed, Eddy Current Inspection Due Every 600HRS. Until 4000 HRS Since MOD. Then Inspect Every 300HRS Till The 8000HR Life Limit Is Reached. A/C, Smoker, Sat Loc, Bantom with Flow Control. Tinted Windows, Com Radio, Hopper Shut Off, Cascade Pressure Cowl, Annual Will Be Completed 12/13, GE Will Do Annual. Call Scott at 785-336-3788 (02-14)

AT-502B-0592 N90614 HM & AFTT 5125, ENG TSOH Per Hour Meter Is 1673. WALTER M601E-11 S/N 862248 750 SHP Wing AD06-24-10 Info: PCW 6/08 By Installation of 21050-1-504 Spar Cap Kits. New Safe Life Is Now 13252 HRS AFTT, A/C, Smoker, Satloc, Bantam with Flow Control. Tinted Windows, Com Radio, Hopper Shut Off, Cascade Pressure Cowl, Annual, Premier Turbine will Do engine Annual. Call Scott at 785-3363788 (02-14) 2010 AT-602-1185, N120KP, PT6A-65AG. Call Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 tfn 2001 AT-502B -34 N205SK 6,698 TT AF&E, 0 Since new prop, new wings, new gear, hot section with new PT blades & #6 bearing etc. Drop booms, CP’s, spreader,GPS, smoker, complete rebuild.

No airframe damage. Call for pictures & price. Adam 318-669-8785 (02-14) Taking deposit’s on 2014 models New 2013 AT-502B, –34AG, FTO, 2500 hour Pratt warranty, New 2014 AT-502B, –34AG, FTO, 2500 hour Pratt warranty 2011 AT-802A, -65AG, 1200 TTAFE, loaded, fresh hot, new annual $1,160,000 2010 AT-802A, -67AG, 1700 TTAFE, loaded, fresh hot, new annual $1,150,000 2013 AT-802A, 235 AF, -65, 4000 hrs, new annual,G-4/flow/ 10” gate, radios, Hatfield, more, $1,110,000 2009 AT-502B -34AG ,2600 TTAFE, wingman, NDH, GPS/flowspreader, fresh hot, new annual, $680,000 AT-402A-27, 6400 TTAF, new annual, fresh hot, Bantam/flow, NDH, com, VG’s, more $450,000 For more information and pricing contact Farm Air Inc., 877-715-8476, or your Air Tractor parts at 309-759-4646. tfn 2008 Air Tractor 602, 2750 total, Air Shadin, hopper rinse, single point fuel, smoker, lane elec tric, S atloc, f low control, New hydraulic gate option. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 t f n

2009 AT-602-60 N602AP 3,300 TT AF&E M-3 with Intelliflow, spreader, wingman, smoker, dual load valves, dual side load fuel. Full set cp’s. Loaded. Fresh annual and hot section with sale. $740,000 Adam 318-669-8785 (02-14) 2008 AT-802A dual cockpit,374 gal fuel, Fast start, Cascade inlet, M3 with large touch screen, hydraulic gate with Hemisphere controller, 6 blade Lane electric brake, wingman, dual side load liquid, dual side load Hatfield fuel, MVP-50T electronic monitor. Sold with fresh annual and HSI. Call John at 208-431-6678 (02-14)

1981 AT-301, Super Clean, Excellent Condition, 7512 TT, 940 hrs SMOH Cov., 3 Blade counter weight prop 52 hrs SMOH, New spar caps, Std fuel cap, 2 Retractable wing lights, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, Crophawk, Flagger, Smoker, 29” Tires, 2012 Satloc Lite Star II, Excellent paint and panels. Always hangared, never left outside. Call for references and more pics. $130,000 Roger Myers, Kootenai Valley Flying Service Inc. 208-290-2598 (02-14) 2004 AT-802 N802QA, 4200 TTAF&E, smoker, M3, CP 09 nozzles, 10” hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr,. adj., Wingman, Swathmaster spreader, flowcontrol $750,000 For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn 1993 Air Tractor AT-401 4500 Horas desde nuevo, 430 horas desde reparación mayor en el motor (R1340, 600hp), 430 horas desde reparación mayor en el hélice (Hydromático). Freno eléctrico, abanico variable “Lane” tacómetro digital, Satloc LItestar II, radio comunicador. Hopper nuevo hace 4 años, tren nuevo. Este avión se encuentre en muy buenas condiciones, con bomba nueva, tubos nuevo, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportatión. listo para trabajar. $220,000Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn 2008 AT-602, W/P & W-60, 3100 TTAF&E, Fresh Covington HSI and Updates, will annual at time of the Sale. Very well equipped, very clean and well kept airplane. $740,000 Contact Doug with Hilltop Aerial 605-532-3462 or 605-233-0307 ( 02-14) 1991 AT-402-34 10,650 TT, PT6-34 TT 7,750 hrs, 360 hrs since IRAN gearbox, prop TSOH 850 hrs, main gear changed @ 5,781 hrs, big gear, wing spar due @ 17,378 hrs, single point fuel, hopper quantity indicator, new SATLOC Bantam GPS, new Intelaflow Flowmeter, AC, low fuel warning system, smoker, fresh hot section inspection with sale, $350,000.

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2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI ............................................................................. $1,100,000

2010 AT-802, -67, 2600 hrs TT, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual ........................................................................................................ $1,025,000 2004 AT-802 N802QA, 4200 TTAF&E, smoker, M3, CP 09 nozzles, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte flow controller, elec. brake gr adj., wingman, Swathmaster spreader, flow control .................................................................................................................... $750,000

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2013 AT-802A- 65, 245TT, Bantam, flow control, Hatfield fuel system, fast start, AFS check valves, CP flat fan with swivels, PS Engineering com with Bluetooth, Garmin transponder, fresh annual. $1,235,000. Will consider 402-15 or 402-34 for partial trade. For more information call 308-224-6720. (02-14)

1985 AT-400, PT6-15AG, 9200 hrs TTAF&E. 350 hrs SHSI. 350 hrs SPOH, fuel control, and fuel pump. Reabe hopper gauge, M3, fuel totalizer, SS spray system, 43 nozzles, Lane brake, heat and a/c, VG’s, HID nose lights. Good, clean northern airplane. $345,000. 419-332-1724.

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1999 AT-502B -34AG, 3072 TTAF & E, 476 SHSI, 899 SPOH, 0 hr. Eddy Current,Satloc M3, Intelliflow, CP nozzles, Lane Brake, Reabe digital hopper gauge, smoker, single point fuel, 170 gal. fuel, VG’s, Air, Heat, right hand boom shutoff, Radio stack c/w KY 96A com, Kenwood VHF, Transponder Mode C, JVC AM/FM/cd.

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1999 AT-602 N9000J, s/n 602-543. TTAF 7056.9, PT6A-60AG s/n PCE-RG0042, TTE 7056.9, Fresh annual, 956.9 hrs. since factory wind spar caps, M3, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, drop booms, CP nozzles, Transland spreader, fast start, single point fuel. Hartzell 5 blade prop model HC-B5MP-3C, s/n EVA 2385. Call 870-479-3737 or email fbfsllc@gmail. com. (02-14)

1991 AT-401 S/N:401-0801 TTAF:9962, Tulsa Geared Engine:1367TSMOH, 21D40311 Hydromatic Prop:2314TSMOH. Eddy Current Insp done 85hrs ago. Satloc Litestar II, Crophawk, CP Nozzles, Weathaero Fan, Set up with air conditioning but compressor not installed. March Annual, Hangared and taken care of. E-mail Airport36@yahoo.com or Call 541-9692062 (02-14)

2012 AT-802 N20718. 610 TTAF&E, -67, smoker,elec. brake gr adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Bantam w/flowcontrol, CP 11’s single point fuel, Wingman $1,230,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn 2006 AT 602 N4257R; 2354 TT; 2354 SNEW; 610 SHSI; VFR; 1 Seat; Air Tractor 602 w/ -60AG, 2354 TT A/F, 610 SHOT, SS booms, CP nozzles, dual side loader, single point fuel, 6 Blade... Call for more information on Monthly Lease South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (02-14) 2010 AT-802,-67 2600 TT, 0 Since HSI smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, Dual single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI $1,025,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn

2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI $1,100,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 t f n 2001 AT-602. Aircraft TT 6,032; Propeller TSO 0.0; Engine PT6A-45 w/TSHSI 0.0 and OH CT Blades; Fuel Control, Engine Driven Fuel Pump, and Prop Governor all TSO 0.0. Includes: Fuel Capacity 218 gal; Hopper w/Rinse; Smoker; Bottom Loader; Flow Meter; Lane Electric Pump Brake; GPS (Del Norte); Flagger; Load Hog; Wingman; KY96 VHF; Shadin Fuel Flow; Air Conditioner (Engine Driven); New Batteries; Cockpit Heater; Night Lights; Windshield Washer; Fresh Annual; Fresh Paint. Price Reduced to $495,000. Jim Mills 812-877-2587 or jim@turbinesinc. com (09-14) 1992 AT-502A- 45, 6900 TT Engine, 0SHOT. Airplane is very clean, well maintained & ready to go to work.

Contact Wilbur Ellis Air 605-350-4536 gkrech@wilburellis.com for spec sheet and list of upgrades.

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1976 AT-301 7585T T, 79 0 SM O H Covington, Extensive work/annual @ George’s Aircraft 9/12, 126 gals fuel, wings done 500 hrs ago, $118,000, For more info Cavanaugh Flying Service 308832-1966 or email mikepcavanaugh@ hotmail.com (02-14) 1997 -34AG 502B w/ Factory Crew Seat TTAF 5806. TTE 7869. SIRAN 2051, SHOT 511(fresh HOT with sale), TTP 2051, New Pratt HOT section 511 hours ago, This is a RARE, AT-502B with crew seat (that is no longer available from factory).

Wingman, Challenger cleanable air filters, fuel flow, night work lights, single point fuel, hopper rinse, WW, lane fan, brake, VG’s, AgNav guia, AC/heat, 3” load, King radio, Transponder, SS booms, CP flat fans, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, SS Jet tail wheel mod. 168 gal fuel, wanting to trade up to a 802 or 602 $485,000 509853-8119 (02-14)

1996 AT 502A-45, N60607, 10,834 hrs.

TT on airframe, 124 hrs. SHS IRAN, Wing Spar mod life remaining 5,667 hrs., Hartzell 5 blade prop TTSN 2,049 hrs., Satloc Intellistar w/Intelliflow control, Smoker, Lane Brake w/4 blade adjustable fan, Cockpit heat/AC, Wingman, Right boom shut-off, Hopper Rinse System, Night work-lights. Price $465,000. Call Tommy: 318-757-3141, 601-748-1444, tommy.ellett@yahoo.com (02-14)

2 0 1 1 AT- 8 0 2 1 2 0 0 T T - 6 5 , 3 0 8 gl.fuel,smoker, Amsafe restraints, ac/ heat, Lane electric brake/fan, 10” Trans hyd gate w/ Vonderant controller, shadin, night working lights,G-4 w/flow control, single point fuel, load hawg, no damage, 3” side load + spray system, hopper rinse, CP-11 nozzels, Fresh Annual $1,140,000 Call 573-421-2573 (02-14) 1986 AT-301 S/N 301-0659 new Paint in ‘94, and new windows in ‘08. Engine was overhauled by Younkin Aviation in 2011.

AD 81-13-06 done at 5980 by Maxwell.

Like new inside and out! Very well taken care of and maintained. Ready to go to work! Also have spreader to go with the plane will trade for late model 510 Thrush with PT6-34 engine. Call 641-3250261 (02-14) 2010 AT- 8 02,- 67, 26 0 0 hr s T T, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual $1,025,000 Call 870-672-1044 tfn In Stock - NEW 2013 AT-402B, PT6-34AG, 234 Fuel, Smoker, Lane Brake, 3 Piece Windshield, Cabin Heat, Stainless Steel Camlocs, 3” Load, With or Without GPS. Call Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476. tfn 2013 602 Available Now Call 2013 502-34 Available Now Call For more information and photos call 870-295-6213 tfn 2013 AT-502B and 802-A Available, see at queenbeeair.com or call 800-7367654 tfn

1996 AT-502B 9,000 TT AF & E-34 Satloc Bantom GPS, flow control, drop boom, lane electric brake, bottom load fuel, smoker, AC, CP 11 nozzles. Very clean. $430,000. Call Matt @ 662-574-5590 or by email, hmbrignac@gmail.com (02-14)

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1991 AT-502-0152- PT6A-34AG,N1515G, times since engine light O/H, 2050.8, TTAF 10268.7, Refurbished airframe, Satloc Bantam, electric fan and brake, A/C, late model paint scheme looks and runs great, ready to work! $425,000 Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-4412964 tfn

1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C. M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (02-14)

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n 2014 Air Tractors , Reserve your position now, $CALL$; 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,700 TTAF&E, hyd, ndh, fresh hot & annual, $1,100,000 ; 2007 AT-602, 5,000 TTAF&E, Satloc, no damage, fresh Hot Section $475,000; 2008 AT-602, 4,100 TTAF&E, fresh Hot and annual, NDH $525,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn 1991 AT-401 - 5160TT/ 811 since O/H engine/ 38 since O/H Hydromatic prop: 400 gal hopper, Lane fan and electric brake, dropped stainless booms, CP nozzles, 2” left bottom load, spreader, 126 gal fuel, aileron servos, vortex generators, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, electronic tach, Satloc Airstar 99 GPS, very good condition. $165,000 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 1976 AT-301 SN 0030. 4736 hrsTT. 1322 engine SOH. Prop 1101 hrs SO. 126 Gals Fuel, flagger, smoker, Satloc litestar 2, Have 0 time since overhaul engine and prop available. Make an offer. bha2@wavecom. net call Robert Eisele 307-672-3421 (02-14)

Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (02-14)

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n 2014 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn 2002 Air Tractor AT-802A -65, 4153 TT. single place, 308 gallon fuel. See @ queenbeeair.com TFN

Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT-401B has a piston-engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer. TFN Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 tfn

Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts.

Surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

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

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AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. T F N

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

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

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

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

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2014 Air Tractor AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 750HP, Nuevo para entregar en Marzo de 2014. Equipado con freno eléctrico y abanico variable “Lane”, sistema de riego de dos pulgadas con 44 boquilllas, aire acondicionado, horizonte artificial, radio comunicador Garmin, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación $815,000.00 Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

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cessna 1970 C188 Ag-Pickup Project, 8492 TTAF, 1148 SFRM engine, 220 SNEW prop.

Minor damage. $25,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 t f n

We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

1966 Piper Pawnee 235-250. 6490TT, 1440SMOH, 1440SPOH, Satloc lite, CP nozzles, smoker, flagger, very clean, working now. $65,000. Call Doug 605870-2697 (02-14)

Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 Atfn

dromader 1978 PA -36 30 0 B r ave 5 4 65T TA F 1246SMOHE 1365SPOH 645hr since hopper refurb 1365hrs since spar caps painted in 2012 SS Booms CP nozzles Lane elec brake Satloc Bantam crop hawk & Fuel cells and foams new with spar caps Owned since new Always been a Northern Aircraft $149,000 email shaun@ kinniburghspray.com or call 403-2238245 or 403-795-8245 (02-14)

1982 Cessna Husky, 5175 TT, 1100 SMOH, 814 SPOH, Satloc 99.5 and flow control, A/C, spreader, 3 owner northern aircraft, clean ndh. All logs. Will consider AT-402 as partial trade. $155,000 For more information call 308-224-6720 (02-14)

1969 CESSNA 188 N3534Q; 5979 TT; 0 SMOH; VFR; 1 Seat; 1969 Cessna A188.

IO-520-D w/ 0.0 SMOH. 537 SPOH, Super booms, Satloc Lite-Star II, Flagman, Fresh annual and paint; $115,000 South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends (02-14)

1976 CESSNA - A188B – s/n 18802657T Esta aeronave tem sido mantida com todos os boletins de Serviços, DA’s e Ad’s cumpridas. Aeronave de um produtor agrícola que adquiriu um Air Tractor. Motor 820 TSO Hélice : 950 TSO US$115,000 (cento e quinze mil dólares). Equipamentos: DGPS Satloc M3 Bomba eólica Barra de Pulverização Email olavo@aeroglobo.com. br or visit www.aeroglobo.com.br (t f n)

1994 Dash 10 Garrett Turbine Dromader, M18 A. Price Reduced AF TT 4300; -10 Engine 0 SHSI; Satloc M3 with Intelliflo, Hatfield single point re-fuel system, CP’s, Lane brake and fan, electric air conditioner, smoker, servo’s, Electronics International gauges. Very Clean! Recent paint and glass! Call ASI JET AG Division for additional pictures and details 952.941.6255 ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM (01-15) 1981 M18, engine 435.0, electric hydraulic pump, 780 gal hopper, auto flagman, smoker, Del Norte GPS,Transland gate box & sump adapter, WeathAero. $55,000 Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500. (tfn)

Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN

Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

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

Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN

1969 Piper Pawnee PA25-230 6026TT; 4 6 0SM O H . S atloc Lite, automatic flagman, smoker, teejet nozzles, spreader.

Recovered in 2009. 308-214 -1516; rexdkelley@gmail.com (02-14)

1976- Cessna Bonair,-A188B, 3227.0TT, ENGINE TIME: 456.0, New Tail Wheel Assembly, S.S.Boom, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Locking Tail Wheel,Nozzles 42 Ea Tee Jets, new motor in hydraulic manual pump w/ new housing Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

Piper airframe parts, continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

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

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thrush 1977 S2R-600, 8420 TTAF, 1255 SMOH eng, Weatherly Tail, Spring Tail Wheel, Younkin Overhaul on engine, $49,000.

Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091. tfn 1995 510 S2R-T45 dual cockpit Thrush.

650 0 T TAF, 9835 T TE PT6 - 45R . O SHOT, new hot section, including CT blades. VG’s, M3 with intelliflow, 58 CP’s, AC and heat, very clean, very well maintained Thrush. Call for more info.

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J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

2010 Thrush S2R-T34, 2000 hrs TT SNEW, Ag Nav Guia, Crophawk, KY 196 transponder, standard aluminum booms, CP nozzles. $620,000 Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 (tfn) 1990 S2R HG-T65-0100DC, N9899 A/F 10705 hrs, PT6A- 65AG ser# 32332; 10705 hrs SOH, 15hr SHOT, Dual control, Intellistar w/flow control, Lane Fan & Brake, KY96com, KT76C Trans. KL900, GPS Art. Horizon Vertical speed, Shadin fuel flow, contact Mark 870-830-1231 or email mhartz@centurylink.net (02-14)

Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

1975 – N9482R - Cessna Ag Truck, 3500 3600TT, 300 SMOH, NEW Crankshaft, Bantam, SL40. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn 1982 - N9996J - Cessna Husky, 5100TT, 130 STOH, 1250 SMOH, new cylinders, air, Satloc, smoker. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft.

We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelict aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn

1995 Thrush S2R-T45, ACTT-5388, ENGTT-11949, TSOH-1812, 670 Till Hot Section, PROP TT-3800, PROP TSOH-255 April 2011, Annual due Mar 2014, Start/ Gen 539-SOH, PROP GOV-710 TSOH, 1132 Remaining till Spar Cap, new Eddy Current scheduled for November 1, 2013, Garmin GNC250XL, Garmin GTX320A Transponder, ACK A30 Encoder, Cobham 406 ELT, New AmSafe Air Bag Seat Belts, New Kawak Throttle Quadrant, New Tailspring, Transland Gate, Stainless booms, Feathering Spray Pump Prop.

Aircraft has been on Fire Contracts since March 2007. $450,000. Contact Steve Huff 602-390-4246 shuff@westernpilot.com or Beryl Shears 602-776-0356 (02-14)

78 THRUSH SUPER -1 3900 TT, 200 SCAM

by CD, 200 SPOH, xtended wings, M3 w/ flow control, EI Digital Gauges w/fuel flow, Garmin 496 panel mount, Reabe Hopper Qty gauge, AMSAFE Airbag Seat belts, cool seat, VG’s, Night working lights, ZEE A/C, bleed air heat, SERV AERO Airfoil Tail, Big Fuel $450,000 Call Kyle 970-8678414 (02-14)

1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 6966.5 TT, 1817 TT engine since cam, 1100 hours remaining on spar caps, Hartzell propeller. 333 hours SMOH, A/C, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Auto Cal, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, Selling price for this aircraft is $440,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com 09-14 2013 Thrush S2R-H80, dual cockpit, full dual controls, GE H80 engine model H80-100. Hartzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass panel. Standard alum booms with 32 CP nozzles, Lane fan and electric brake, Wing tip strobe and Nav lights. 228 Gal fuel, K & N filters, windshield wiper and washer, 29” high flotation tires and wheels with dual caliper Cleveland brakes, Zee A/C, cabin heat. Satloc G4 w/intellaflow comm transponder FM/XM radio. Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn 2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812-877-2587 jim@turbinesinc. com (09-14) 1973 S2R-600 Thrush 8498TT, geared engine with albatross prop. 804 SPOH, 700 SMOH Covington, fresh annual, air conditioning, metal tail, cool seat, satloc 99, VG’s, radio and more. Email Jim Peters at pas1999@mymts.net.

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1993 S2R-G10 Aircraft. TT 7512 Annual Inspection completed 01/2013, HC B4TN5PL Hartzell Prop. Ovh 08/2008. 850.0 SOH, TPE 331-10-511M Garrett engine, TT Since CAM 2941.8 hrs. Cold air/bleed heat, Lane fan and electric brake, M3 Satloc, VG’s fuel flow meter, Crop Hawk, Com Radio w/Transponder, 12V cig pluc, SS booms, AFS check valves, drop SS J Tubes w/Davidon nozzles, smoker, new tires, dual side load, dual single point fuel, dual landing lights, strobe and nav light. $430,000 Call Frankie Williams Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn

1991 Ayres Turbo Thrush Dual Cock Pit, 510 Gal Hopper, SN: T34-159 DC 10,645 hr TTSN, Engine is a P&W PT6-34 AG. 145 hrs SMO, Hartzell Propeller. 145 hrs SMO with new blades, New lower spar caps and big butterfly plate, White/Red stripes, Standard spray system, Strobes, Heavy Gear, A/C, All service bulletins and air worthiness directives complied, Annual 6/17/2013, A/C landing lights, Lane fan brake ground adjustable, Transland pump, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, New hooker harness and safety belt, ATS Vg’s, Guia Ag Nav & AgNav flow control,Smoker, I com 210 radio, X Ponder Selling price for this aircraft is $575,000 Dual controls are available for an additional $30,000. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229725 -5135. bruceandrews62@gmail. com 09-14

1974, Thrush w/1820 Wright, Stewart D av is co nve r si o n , (h i n g e d e n g i n e mount). TT 8800 hrs. with 700 plus hrs,SMOH. (Anderson Airmotive) NEW in 2013---exhaust system/carb. box; complete new ignition harness; fresh OH prop; tires;number new panels;also comes with Trimble GPS, smoker, flagger, two sets booms (incl. ASC rotaries) metal tail, weathaero fan on Transland pump etc. Ready to deal/ trade for general aircraft.$150,000, contact Jock @ 509 346 2417 or hootsmonjock@smwireless. net (02-14) 2011 – N70060, Thrush S2R-T34, 1080 TT SNEW, 228 GAL FUEL, WEATHAERO FAN, 60 CP’S NOZZLES, S.S.BOOM, FAN BRAKE, LOAD HAWG, VG’S, SMOKER, LED LIGHT, BANTAM GPS W/INTELLIFLOW, MVP-50, 3” SIDE L. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 2014- N30620, Thrush, S2R-T34, Factory NEW call for information. Mid Continent Aircr af t Corp Hay ti, MO 573 -359 0500 tfn

1989 Thrush S2R T34, N3098C, PT6A34AG, TT 13,880.1. Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, smoker, Air Conditioner, 4 blade Lane fan, electric Brake. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (02-14)

2010 Thrush 510P, PRICE REDUCED! 820 TT, engine warranty remaining, MVP50, Hatfield Single point fuel, Smoker, VG’s, Satloc w/ flow control, Xpdr and Com, delivered with fresh annual, and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM or give us a call 952.941.6255 (01-15) 2011 – N7008M, Thrush S2R-T34, 800 TT SNEW, WeatherAero fan, 66 CP’S nozzles, S.S. drop boom, LED lights, air/ heat, Bantam GPS W/ Intelliflow, bottom load fuel, VG’S, winglets, smoker, load hawg Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., Satloc M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with new factory lower SPAR caps, good paint/tires/glass/fabric. fresh annual 559-686-1794 / info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn 2000 S2RT65/660(1300 SHP) - 5895 TT/ 0 since O/H engine and 5 blade prop: 660 gal hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, stainless booms, 3” left side load, 26,000 hour life wing, 230 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, aileron servos, quick start system, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, air cond., Load Hawg, good paint and glass, new tires and brakes. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

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R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons chrome cylinders new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -14

Build cheap tail wheel times to train for Ag Career. 1941 AERONCA Defender(L3) Historic Civil Air Patrol Markings Reduced to $19,000. Hangar kept. 3675 TT- 520 SMOH-150 STOH-Air frame rebuilt 1995 with Stits (in green) Great trainer! Call 772-285-5506 (02-14)

Commander Rockwell 112TCA - 1977S/N 13194 TT: 800 hours, fresh annual, all paperwork updated new paint, tires, windscreen and windows green tinted, always hangared.- All ADs complied with.- All instruments inspected.- Radio Nav/Com OK Engine: Lycoming TO-360C1A6D; TT 800 hours TSOVH: 22 hours (TBO calendar) New three blade propeller (S TC); n ew g ove r n o r A sk in g U$S 140.000.- Airplane is in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Owner: Verly Valdez Please email to: retamosa@adinet.com.uy (tfn)

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engines Dromader USA LLC Factory NEW and Overhauled engines ASz62IR for the Dromader M18, AN2, and Otter. All engines come with Factory warranty and Accessories. Zero time overhauls in stock. Call Jeff at 317-579-6666 ext 18 or jhammer@bycan-selen.net (02-14) Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

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R-1340 Engine, 0 SMOH by Aero, $54,000 OBO 12D40-211 Propeller, 0 SMOH. $12,500 OBO bha2@wavecom.net call Robert Eisele 307-672-3421 (02-14) Jet Set Airmotive PT6A-21 TSO 0 PT6A-28 TSO 0 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com

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Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@UTPparts.com Geared 1340 Tulsa engine for sell only 95 hours since Major. Continental 220 radial engine core. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-15) Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (02-14) Garrett TPE-331-10 -511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-14 Covington Turbine Engines Available.

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Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (02-14) Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com 10 -14 J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $64,500; PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S light overhaul, new CT blades, O/H vain $260,000; NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 TFN 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

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dispersal equip Transland Meterate for 41” gate. Complete & used very little, $7500. 815-778-3336 or email fousley@citlink.net (02-14)

Huey/205/412/212 spray tank brand new never been used, fitted with gas engine on skid, 42 foot s/steel/carbon fiber boom, many extras over other models. Also new high skids available , contact us for details helitractor@vodamail.co.za (02-14) Hi-Tek Rotary Atomizer - Rotary atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spec trum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance.

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Everything you needs for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com web site: www,johnstonaircraft. com t f n CP Nozzles and check valves “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn A SC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/asc results and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15

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Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Agrinautics, Root, Crophawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401.. tfn

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Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com (09-14) Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN)

Sun visors to fit most ag aircraft. (all Air Tractor, Thrush, Cessna, Weatherly and Piper Braves. Easy installation. FAA letter for installation. Contact Don Bice at 605-842-0740 or 605-840-2068 cell or email bice@gwtc.net.

(02-14) Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -18 p e r r e p a i r s e r v i c e b u l l e t i n #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 12-14 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 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-14) Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com (09-14)

Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com tfn Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com.

09-14 New Piper tailwheel springs. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-15) Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn

CALL FOR PRICING New 2013 AT-502B: –34AG, FTO, 2500 hour Pratt warranty

New 2014 AT-502B: –34AG, FTO, 2500 hour Pratt warranty

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

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. g arci av i ag r i co l a @ u o l .co m . b r / 16 36274879 (tfn)

Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees.

Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com ( 08-14)

Serviceable S2R wings, Engine Mount Ayres 45-60 Series, short extension wing tip assy, seat assy, strut assy, left engine exhaust stack, control sticks, steps, splice blocks, throttle quadrants, control quadrants, and MANY various other parts. For more information call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com.

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Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters.

See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . ( 10-14)

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2010 AT-802A: -67AG, 1700 TTAFE, loaded, fresh hot, new annual $1,150,000 2009 AT-502B: -34AG ,2600 TTAFE, wingman, NDH, GPS/flow spreader, fresh hot, new annual, $680,000 AT-402A-27: 6400 TTAF, new annual, fresh hot, Bantam/flow, NDH, com, VG’s, more $450,000

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

877-715-8476

2011 AT-802A: -65AG, 1200 TTAFE, loaded, fresh hot, new annual $1,160,000

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Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

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

Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge.

Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net At fn

Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN

O/H’D Thrush 29” landing gear & we can repair / rebuild yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t f n Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn

The Gorilla Radial Engine Filter Kit From Airwolf It’s big and it’s mean and your oil is clean.

The Gorilla is the oil filter system you need for your radial. Don’t put your radial at risk or lower your TBO. The Gorilla Oil Filter System from Airwolf cleans your oil at a growling 25 gallons per minute.

Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today. Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer.

Large full color easy to read backlit screen, intuitive menus, automatic cut out with radio transmissions, ambient light sensor.

Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A tfn Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi.net A tfn Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today. 1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn

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

530-735-6264 tfn Complete Thrush factory metal tail w/ u p d a t e s . J o h n s t o n A i r c r a f t Service, INC. 559- 686 -1794 / Email i n f o @ j o h n s to n a i r c r af t . co m w w w. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com tfn Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. Give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net At fn Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

propellers 2D30-6101A20, A/R................ $4,500 2D30-6101A12, 0/Iran...........$11,500 2D30-AG100-2, 0/Iran $12,500 22D30-6533A12,OHC $15,500 12D40-6101A12, 175-SIRAN $11,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71* t f n

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The Gorilla filter kit is simple to install anywhere on the engine mount, with high-volume, easy-to-change spin-on filters. It’s STC’d for ALL radials by Pratt & Whitney, Jacobs, Wright, Continental and Lycoming.

Endorsed and recommended by Aero Engines • Aero Recip • Aircraft Cylinder & Turbine • Covington • Sun Air Parts • Tulsa Aircraft Engines.

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Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t fn

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Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-15)

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Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10 -14 12D40-AGt100-4S,375-SOH,0-Iran $17,500 12D40-AG100-2,OHC $18,5000 22D40-AG200-2,1200-SOH, 60SIRAN &ADCW $20,500 22D40-6533A-12852-SOH (Beautiful) 20,500 HC- B3TN -3D/5M, OHC w/NE W +4 blades. $22,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71*

Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18, 22D30-6533A-12 12D40-6101A-12, 12D40-AG100-2 22D40-6533A-12, 23D40-6533A-18 23D 4 0 -70 05A-12, Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net 12-14 Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-2325401. T F N

12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. for more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-14

H ar t ze ll mo de l H C- C 2YK-1B F, s/n CH-41802B. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (02-14) McCauley model 2D36C14-F, S/n 737538.

For more information email Chucao@tie. cl (02-14) For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (02-14)

Aircraft for Lease: AT 502, AT 602, Thrush -34/510, & Turbine AgCat. Inquire- South Delta Aviation. Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights & weekends.

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J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -14

H ar t ze ll mo de l H C- C 2YK-1B F, s/n CH-16579E. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (02-14)

finance/lease

GE M601- E11 751 HP TURBOPROP C o n v e r s i o n s f o r A i r Tr a c t o r a n d Thrush. Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to S e r v i ce . C a s c ad e Pre s s u re Cow l – St andard Equipment with Life time Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems.

Lower Operating/Maintenance Costs.

Improved Safety. Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cy c l e s o r 2 Ye a r s . N o w t a k i n g deposit s and scheduling deliveries for mid - late 2011 and ear ly 2012.

Please contact Cascade Aircraf t C o n v e r s i o n s a t 5 0 9 - 6 3 5 -1 2 1 2 o r to m @ c a s c ad e a i rc r af tco nve r s i o n s . com . tfn

FOR ALL YOUR SPRAYING NEEDS:

Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-9192317 A 12-14 1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $13,900 or Will consider trades for auto, truck, or aircraft Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn A u g e r Tr u c k s w i t h f u e l , s c a l e s .

Automatic and ready to go. Randy Mink, Poorboy’s Flying Service. Call 870-9318485 (02-14)

Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too.

These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers.

See your Air Tractor dealer today! t f n

vehicles

1989 379 Peterbilt water truck. 425 Cat, 15 speed, 22’ Marion van body with 2100g water, 600g custom fuel tank, 70 & 32 gallon inductors, rinse pump, Honda transfer pump, 4000w generator, and Waltco lift gate. $25K invested, make me an offer. Bryan@ bryan.hauschild@ wdcoop.com or 320-760-6474. (02-14)

1973 Plymouth Duster 340, silver, Black interior, auto, PS, PB, A/C, High back Buckets, Console, Sound Clean, Restored Muscle Car Email Jon@JHPFR.com for more info $18,000 tfn

miscellaneous

2 Auto flagman for AgCat $200 ea; 1 auto flagman for Air Tractor $500; 1 auto flagman for Drama $200; For more information Email mdusters1@frontier. com or call 530-682-9770 (02-14) Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine.

Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Get these photo mats before they fly off the shelve. A great way to display your favorite photos. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

WEATH-AERO FAN • HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC • VALVE FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: JIM GRAVES 233 SAFETY ROAD • HOUMA, LA 70363

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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.

NEW to the DeSpain Collection, Cu s to m ize d N o te C a rd s fe at u r i n g your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate. com tfn English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn

To y p l a s t i c m o d e l A i r Tr a c t o r.

12” wingspan, removable stand.

G re at toy fo r th e k i d s o r d e s k to p m o d e l . $15 + s/ h o r d e r o n l i n e a t w w w. t a k e o f f t o y s . c o m o r e - m a i l t r e v o r e d w a r d s @ s w. r r. c o m tfn Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and ex tremely simple solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraf t grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com (08-14)

Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. tfn Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com t f n

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 tfn

Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway.

Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 t f n

insurance IDOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com. tfn

Chem - Man f ield application billing software is the leading software in the industry. It’s easy to use and affordably priced. It was designed by and for chemical applicators. Datasmart has been serving Che m - M an cus tome r s since 19 92.

Download our free demo at www.chemman.com. Call for more info at 1-866-3149222 (02-14)

NSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. tfn

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

New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

“Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc, is centrally located in Wichita Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. RANDY HARDY established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a staff dedicated and knowledgeable includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Dick Russell and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330.

Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com. tfn

!!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required.

For more Info contact Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 srice@pld. com tfn

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.

Gulf Coast aG airCraft sales & serviCe Thrush S2R aircraft.

Lifetime Spar (60,000 Hr) without inspections.

It is economical and easy to install.

Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720

The “Century” Wing Spar is now in HERE! FIRST KITS NOW IN STOCK Call today to purchase your kit!!!

Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 1 engine available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.

Used Thrush Parts for Sale

Several sets of late model wings • Metal Thrush tails • Many other items

CALL EUGENE DAY OR NIGHT

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PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fully-functional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees.

Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn

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Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 tfn We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn 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. t fn Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn

wanted to buy 1984 or later B-450 Ag Cat. Will look at same year model AT-301, and Super B Ag Cat. Call 509-855-5925 (02-14) EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940902- 0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal. net tfn

Operation for sale, Eastern N.M./ West Texas. Irrigated and dryland. Estb. 40 years. With or without 402-A. 575-7991303 (02-14)

Looking for a connection for the 2014 corn run. We have a 2006 Air Tractor 502 with experienced pilot. Good work ethic. Let’s talk 254-253-1736 (02-14)

Successful established MidWest aerial application Business for sale. Modern hangar and chemical mixing building, 2-10,000 gallon fuel tanks and pumps.

Local customer base, 100,000 acres plus.

Currently using three turbine aircraft.

Send inquires to MW operation C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com subject: MW operation (02-14)

Experienced 3rd generation Ag pilot: 50 years old, married, non-drinker, nonsmoker, rather into health and fitness.

Looking for long term commitment with a growing company with benefits.

Completed a turbine transition course in December. 1460 hours ag. 2400 tailwheel. Contact Jim Friedrich 509670-9643 jim_s1s@hotmail.com (02-14)

schools Ag Aviation School - Get the best flight training available by learning at a real commercial spray operation.

Safe, experienced instructors, highly maintained aircraft, new student pilot dorm with private rooms. Learn to mix, load, fly the light bar and all skills associated with ag aviation. Call Bruce now for more information or to get on the schedule: 770-329-4410. Also check out our Guarantee on our website at www. agaviationschool.com (02-14)

Mid West Ag Operation for sale, well established with 36 years in the business.

Parts 137 & 133. 2 aircraft’s and ground support equipment. For more information email blindads@agairupdate.com subject Part 137 operation fax 478-987-1836 subject Part 137 operation or send to Part 137 operation C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (02-14) Operations manager for growing well maintained, modern Aerial application business. Currently flying 5 turbine Thrush. Located in upper midwest benefits salary neg. Please email responses to blindads@agairupdate.com subjec t Manager or fax to 478-987-1836 subject manager. or Manager C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (02-14) Aerial application business for sale. ‘75 AgCat 600 hp, TT 16178 hrs engine 308 SMOH, prop Ag100-4S. 60x75 hangar, 30x75 attached office hangar. Cement mixing and loading pad. More info available on request. Day 719-852-5480 eve 719852-5619 (02-14) Ever wanted to star t your own AG operation (Under Par t 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane, train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 (02-14) Prof itable aerial spraying business, farm strip, & hangar in southern NE. Newer AT-402 and Cessna Ag Truck. 8 mo. season. Asking $1.2m negotiable.

For more information email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com subject NE operations, or send to NE Operations C/O AgAir Update, Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or fax to 478-987-1836 subject NE operations.

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3rd Generation pilot, 2nd Generation crop duster looking for a seat. Flying Tiger Graduate w/ Turbine Transition in Thrush S2R-T15. 898TT, 608TW, 309Ag. Multiengine Instrument rated Commercial pilot.

PAASS attendance, references available call 863-557-3480 or email marcus. hinshaw@chaletsuzanne.com (02-14)

help wanted

Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (02-14)

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Experienced Turbine Pilot - Available: Looking for a long term seat. Willing to relocate. Herbicide experience & licensed in several states. Have been flying 502’s.

No accidents or claims. Professional.

References available. Contact Brent Barlow 620-640-6838 or bbarlow3@ yahoo.com (02-14)

IA Mechanic wanted for southern, multiplane, ag operation. Please mail resume & references to: PO Box 341885 Bartlett, TN 38184-1885 (02-14) Start to finish Ag pilot training utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit& PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Satloc GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 (02-14)

seat wanted Pilot and Plane Available Now through June! 2008 AT 502-34 with M3, Flow Control and CP Nozzles Quality Work, References Available, Pilot will license in any state. Email pilotguy402@gmail.com or call 573-421-6164 (02-14) Pilot seeking seat 1367 hrs TT, 630 Turbine time almost all Air Tractor.

Farming and Ag Aviation management background, Rice fertilize experience.

Willing to travel and license in any state.

Currently licensed in MO, IN, LA. Call Brad 573-421-6164 (02-14) Seat wanted. 46 years experience, 30 years rice experience, multiple state licenses. 20 years in turbine Air Tractors and Thrush. Willing to seasonally relocate.

Contact 601-441-3716.

(02-14) Experienced turbine pilot looking for spring seat now thru May. 20,123 hrs TT, 19,700 TTAG, 12,000 turbine time. Most exp. is Air Tractor & Thrush, herbicide & fertilizer exp. no major claims, no accidents. Licensed in AR, LA, & IL. Will consider relocating and full time seat.

318-418-2441 or 318-428-3000 (02-14) Looking for pilot during July & August flying our Air Tractor during our peak 2014 season & beyond. Turbine time required.

Midwest Operator. Could discuss MaySeptember season for the right person.

Email agpilotjob@gmail.com subject Ag Pilot position.

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Experienced Licensed Ag Pilot needed to fly for the 2014 Spray Season. Ken H. Kane Call 204-867-3147 or email kenkane@ inetbiz.ca (02-14) Looking for experienced turbine ag pilot for 2014 season and beyond. May-Sept in Northern MN, Must be willing to travel.

Herbicide exp a must. Multi airplane operation, well maintained aircraft no junk. Call Jim 218-289-1999 or email jim@ agrimaxllc.com (02-14) Wanted Experienced full time pilot for ’2014 and beyond. Season usually runs from March thru November, with the busiest time March thru August. Must be willing to relocate during that time. I have 2 Cessna Ag Trucks with the Lycoming conversions. They are equipped with satloc 99.5 GPS with flow control, right boom shutoff and A/C. We do herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide. Herbicide experience a must. You must be insurable.

I am looking for long term commitment.

We are located in Smith Center, KS. A north central KS rural community. email dstewart1@ruraltel.net or call Dave @ 785-282-0344 for more info. (02-14) Wanted: An experienced Ag Pilot for our 2014 season and beyond to fly turbine Thrush. Fire Fighting experience is a plus. Our season runs from April through October. Planes are equipped with SatLoc Bantham and M-3. Work will be varied with herbicides, pesticides, fungicides in addition to fertilizers. Please Email Resumes to skyac@skyaviation. us (02-14) Immediate full time positions for entry level A&P mechanics. Please send resumes to North Star Aviation, Inc. Fax 620-3563864 or email srice@pld.com tfn IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience tfn

Ag helicopter pilot needed for aerial spray operations. Pilot will be flying OH58 A+ helicopter in Forestry, Ag and Range & Pasture markets. Spray experience is required, but turbine time is not. Please email resume allen@nshi.net (02-14) Wanted: An experienced Ag Pilot for flying a Bell 206 B-3 helicopter for our 2014 season and beyond. Instrument rating a plus. Work will be varied with herbicides, pesticides, fungicides in addition to fer tilizers. Please email resumes to skyac@skyaviation.us (02-14) Bell 206 Helicopter Pilot wanted for midwest operation for 2014 season and beyond, Seeking long term commitment.

Must be a team player, mechanical skills a plus. Send resumes to blindads@ agairupdate.com subject: Bell 206 or Fax 478-987-1836 subject Bell 206 (02-14) Seeking an experienced Turbine pilot for the upcoming 2014 season and beyond, April - Oct. in North Dakota and Canada. Preferred at least 1000 hrs AG and at least 250 hours Turbine time.

Thrush Time preferred. Looking for long term employees and team players, NO record, mechanically inclined a plus! Email resumes to blindads@agairupdate.com subject: ND pilot (02-14) Expanding progressive company in search of year round Pilot-mechanic for operation in Minnesota. As a pilot you will be operating a turbine Air Tractor, likely a 402. Travel is necessary. Maintenance in off season will be both ag aircraft and general aviation types. Feel free to respond if you are either, or mechanically inclined. Bryan@ bryan.hauschild@ wdcoop.com or 320-760-6474. (02-14) E XPERIENCED AG PILOT WANTED Looking for experienced ag pilot for April through September. Looking for a self driven, long term pilot. Full benefits available. Herbicide experience is a must.

Wilbur Ellis Air, contact 605-350-4536 or email gkrech@wilburellis.com. (02-14) GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR UPWARD MOVEMENT. Looking for self driven individuals for ground support. Different p o s i t i o n s av a i l a b l e d e p e n d i n g o n capabilities. Full time with benefits and part time available. Will assist with day to day operations during spray season and work in the shop in the off season.

Positions available with Wilbur Ellis Air, Huron SD, and other locations. Please call Wade @ 605-350-4127 or email wschultz@wilburellis.com (02-14) Aircraft Sales position for experienced Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits.

Call: Dick 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO tfn Immediate full time positions for entry level or experienced A&P/IA mechanics.

Please send resumes to A&P c/o AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate subject A&P or fax 478-987-1836 (tfn) Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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