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from the cockpit

Fly for the truth January and February are extremely busy months for Graham and I, not unlike the peak of the season for you. Although we work trade shows during other months, these two months are the busiest with several conventions being back to back.

Of course, the normal workload at the office does not go away, it has to be done, too. Also, for the past few years, I have used the last week of January to make an international trip south of the equator (during ag-operators’ season) for articles; Chile, Brazil and South Africa. Next week, I am off to Colombia to visit a couple of operators there.

I am not complaining, it is a way of life. I know after these two months, the rest of the year will be “normal”, if there is such a thing. When I was actively spraying, I loved the season and could endure the pressure knowing it would eventually come to an end and there would be several months of rest. However, for many of today’s ag-pilots, that rest eludes them with spraying being done almost year round. Of course, that is not true in the cold North, but ever so much so the further south you look.

For me, I went when flying ag from a rest period in the winter to year round work with a peak in January and February publishing AgAir Update. The quickest way to make the month pass by is to have a monthly deadline for something, like three editions of AgAir Update. Not complaining mind you, just saying…

On another note, traditionally men have been the pilots of agricultural aircraft.

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Ag-flying is a stressful occupation, both mentally and physically. Hour upon hour in the seat of an ag-plane can test the strength of any man, both young and old. So, a woman becoming an ag-pilot has been a rarity, until recent years.

To the best of my knowledge, there are two active female ag-pilots in Australia and one that was in training in Costa Rica, but I believe she has since decided against ag-flying. In the U.S., there are at least three or four. I do not know of any in other countries, but there could be.

The exception is Brazil. I am told there are somewhere between six and eight female active ag-pilots in Brazil, half of the world’s female ag-pilots.

The first Brazilian ag-pilot featured in 2015 in AgAir Update was Rochele Barcellos Teixeira from Canoas, Brazil in our “Women in Ag-Aviation” article series. Since, I have learned of another, Juliana Torchetti from Belo Horizonte.

Juliana is now in her third ag-flying season, after first coming from the general aviation sector as a cargo pilot.

She must be very committed, as on her arm she bares the tattoo, “Volo per Veritas” (Fly for the Truth). You will read about Juliana in this edition of AgAir Update.

“Volo per veritas” is a very appropriate aphorism. There must be an intense love for ag-flying. Sure, the pay is good; when you are in the air. But, it is more than just money. Flying ag is about doing good for the world with improved food production. It is the feeling of a job well

done after spraying a field. There is not a better way to feel the true freedom of flight than in an ag-plane; taking the first load of the day to the field as the sun peeks up above the horizon in a calm sky, or returning back to the airstrip after a long day with a great amount of satisfaction for the day’s work. During the first and last flights of a long day, the aircraft is performing at its best and only an ag-pilot can experience Volo per Veritas.

AgAir Update would like to find other female ag-pilots and feature them in its “Women in Ag-Aviation” series. Female ag-pilots are unique, strong-willed and their stories can be interesting ones. If you know of any, please send me their contact information at bill@ agairupdate.com.

For those of you south of the equator, the end of the season is not far away. If you have come this far, don’t ruin it by making a dumb mistake. Safety should always be paramount in your flying decisions. As long as you stay safe, everything else will work out to the best.

If you have an accident, then everything else becomes a problem.

For the rest of you, enjoy the time you have off, making up for lost time with family and friends.

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agair mail cloud seeding Hi Bill, Do parts of the USA use ag planes to do cloud seeding work?

Thought you’d be the one to ask.

Cheryl Denesowych Yorkton, SK Canada Hello Cheryl; My apologies for the delay in answering, on the road working state trade shows.

I don’t know of anyone doing this with an ag-plane or any other type aircraft, although in the past cloud seeding for rain has been done with an Aztec, don’t know about for hail stone reduction. The government in Thailand does cloud seeding for rain with several Cessna Caravans.

I asked a couple of people here at the shows about this and they couldn’t think of anyone.

See you in Victoria—Bill Hello Cheryl and Bill , Yes we have been involved with some serious stuff with King Airs , Aero Commander 690’s Turbine Thrushes and other aircraft since the late 70’s , this is not a simple operation and needs scientific input to be successful . We work with a local climatology research group that is part of a university and the Terry Krauss that is mentioned

in the article probably worked with us in the past and is an expert in this field .

Kind regards .

Ret Orsmond

low and slow Absolutely loving your Low and Slow series I love your industry.

Ford Baldwin Austin, AR Hello Ford; Good to hear from ya. Yes, Mabry Anderson’s book, “Low and Slow” should be required reading for all ag-pilots and anyone else interested in our industry. It’s too bad it leaves off in the 1980s. We need a follow up!—Bill

copies Hey guys, could you possibly send me about four copies each of the Dec. 2015 and Jan. 2016 copies of AgAir Update. I’d like to give my kids a copy or these issues of AAU. Also, Nancy (wife) suggested you may want to start over using some of my better my IMO articles from years gone by.

Special thanks to Graham for excellent article about our Turbine Transition course here at Flying Tiger Aviation.

Thanks, Robert, (Shag Bag), McCurdy Cruger, MS

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Thanks for all the years and many, many articles you wrote for AAU. I am sure we will find ones worthy of reprint as time goes on, beginning with this edition.

Yes, Graham is getting to be a good hand at this AAU business.

Take care and enjoy your retirement,—Bill

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Rice&Crawfish

in Southern Louisiana

by Graham Lavender Having a successful flying service in the rice country of southwest Louisiana can be a challenge. Rice’s commodity price continues to approximate the cost of production, and farmers that were once dedicated to growing rice have started using their fields to raise crawfish; currently a more profitable venture. The rice yield realized in a crawfish pond is oftentimes less than raising stand-alone rice. Combined with low rice prices, some growers are opting-out. Some are not spending the money for the inputs used in a regular rice field. This in effect greatly reduces the number of applications an aerial applicator would have over a rice field. To further complicate matters, herbicides allow undesirable red rice to be controlled without flooding and this reduces the demand for the airplane.

Some of the crew at Reed Aviation: Back Row, L-R: Learlin LeJeune, Donald Ardoin, Bradley Reed, Marcus Sattler, Chad Leckelt. Front Row, L-R: Cookie, Ricky Deaville, Freddy Deaville. Not shown: Sheila Cart, scheduler and Angela Gravot, secretary.

Learlin LeJeune (left) came to work for Reed Aviation in 2012 when he was convinced to come out of his 10-year retirement from ag aviation. Learlin and the AT-502 he flies will be going with company buying it, but he and Bradley fully intend to maintain a good working relationship.

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However, when a second generationowned company has been in business for 48 years, operating from the same location, it has a distinct advantage for survival in rice country - experience.

Reed Aviation, owned and operated

by Bradley Reed, knows this better than anyone.

Bradley’s father, Norman Reed, started ag flying in 1962 (his grandfather also was a pilot, but did not fly ag). Forming Reed Flying Service in 1968 Norman began with a 450 HP A-model Ag-Cat. Later, 600 HP Ag-Cats ruled the fleet. In 1988, Bradley purchased the assets from his father and started Reed Aviation and quickly transitioned to turbines.

In 2008, Reed Aviation bought a nearby operation which consisted of two AT502s and two separate bases of operation.

Within a few years that was

trimmed down to one location with one AT-502. Eight years later, the grandson of the original operator wanted to buy back the remaining location and equipment.

Bradley thinks overall it was a good move, “We had equipment available to help in the crunch time or while aircraft were being repaired or maintained. We got Learlin LeJeune [his current pilot] out of retirement so now we have one of the best pilot applicators and mechanic back in the industry, brought on board a highly capable scheduler/secretary/ cook/PR Becky Matte and retained an indispensable long time ground crew member Donald Ardoin. Eight years ago buying appeared to be the right move at the time, now I think selling just might be the right move for the changing times.”

Beginning with the 2016 season, Reed Aviation will return to operating an AT502 and AT-602 exclusively.

Bradley Reed, owner of Reed Aviation is obviously a Louisiana State University fan as noted by the LSU emblem on his flight helmet. #geauxtigers.

Reed Aviation’s flying is over about 90% rice, 6% soybeans and 3% crawfish with the remaining 1% being everything else.

Dry application, seeding and fertilizing, make up 70% of Reed Aviation’s gross and over the past years spray applications, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and nutrients, have grown from 25% to 30% of the gross. Rice fields receive multiple dry applications of either urea, ammonium sulfate, potash or phosphate with a combination of all four being the norm. Rates can vary from 50 to 375 pounds per acre with 200 pounds per acre being average. Seeding, which has been reduced with the advent of new rice varieties, can range from 17 to 150 pounds per acre depending on variety.

Due to its speed, payload and swath width, the AT-602 equipped with a 10” Transland hydraulic gate with Dynanav controller is Reed’s dedicated dry machine. Long time Reed Aviation pilot Mark Henderson flies the AT-602 and handles all the dry work except for those crunch times when the AT-502 is used to help out. As good as the 10’’ gate performs, Bradley says he will be glad when the 7.5” Transland split gate becomes available. Bradley feels the split gate will work better for trimming edges when applying impregnated seed or impregnated fertilizer. Normally, when seeding/fertilizing, material can be thrown well over 130 feet from end to end, but the effective swath may only be 60 to 90 feet. In order to have the correct coverage rate along a field’s edges there is a certain amount of product that lands outside field.

When the product is impregnated with

Using the hangar Bradley’s father, Norman, built in the 1970s for Ag-Cats requires ingenuity to put an Air Tractor inside. Bradley built this “side mover” that allows both the AT-502 and AT-602 to be moved inside and out.

a pesticide, this can be a problem, akin to drift. Supposedly, the split gate would work like a right hand shut-off boom system; only dispersing out one side of the spreader. From reports he’s heard, Bradley also believes the smaller 7.5” gate would disperse dry materials better overall than the larger 10” gate. Even though the 10” gate will open wider and allow more product into the spreader, it also affects the wind flow through the spreader that alters the dry material’s pattern.

Thinking drift to be one of ag aviation’s biggest issues, Reed Aviation has for many years now used the AT-502 almost exclusively for spray applications (except for those times when help is needed for dry applications). Bradley handles almost all the spray duties. “A quick look at the CP Products website will show as the aircraft’s airspeed increases driftable fines increase. You can also see that the straight stream nozzle configuration produces the least driftable fines, especially as boom pressure increases.

With those perimeters in mind, techniques we’ve worked to develop over the last 30 years or so is to fly the AT-502 at the slowest possible, safe airspeed in the area of least ground effect, around 20 feet or so (depending on wind and obstacles), with the least amount of control surface movement as possible with the CP nozzles set on straight stream and straight back, parallel to the relative wind and at the lowest effective application rate. Also every load, regardless of the product, we add six ounces per acre of Penetrator

Plus or an equal product, three ounces per hundred gallons of Control and for herbicides, the pH is adjusted to the recommended level,” explains Bradley.

100% of the applications Bradley sprayed in 2015 were made using these techniques and parameters with not a single failure or complaint. Bradley believes a larger droplet with the right additives does a better job, placing more product on target, offsetting any loss in results for not using smaller droplets.

“I just can’t see the downside to more product staying in the field.”

“In the old days, we got as many as seven to eight applications over rice, starting with seeding, then a herbicide, then multiple applications of fertilizer and usually another herbicide application.

Farmers would spread the seed by air, then start flooding the field before an undesirable, voluntary variety of rice (red rice) emerged. This resulted in wet fields that required the continued use of the airplane.

“Today, there are herbicides that will kill the undesirable red rice and not injure the planted rice. This allows the farmer to drill the seed, then use the ground machine to spray for the red rice as well as make other applications, using the aircraft less. However, a resistance to the herbicide by the red rice is starting to show up, requiring the rice farmer to return to earlier years farming practices,” explained Bradley.

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Crawfish flying is increasing for Reed Aviation, but to the demise of aerial applications on rice fields. Crawfish fields, which the majority being last years rice crop, do not require the multiple applications from aircraft. Some growers plant a rice crop specifically to raise crawfish or will fertilize the rice stubble to help improve the growth environment for the crawfish as they emerge from as early as December to as late as July, with February and March being the peak months. There is also some burndown applications made after the crawfish harvest is complete and the water is drained off the field in order to prepare it for next year’s crop. All this however does not replace an aircraft intensive rice crop and overall a crawfish crop that replaces a rice crop is a net loss for the flying service.

“If this trend continues it’ll get real interesting for ag aviation in South Louisiana,” comments Bradley.

Like most ag operations, Reed Aviation is heavily dependent on rainfall. With a mild winter and lots of rain, like this year, weeds start early and the ground machines can’t run. Already, Reed Aviation has been unusually busy the first half of January spraying glyphosate for weeds in wet rice fields.

With the potential for a busy 2016 season already bearing down on Reed Aviation, Bradley has noted that in Louisiana more than one accident has been caused by the pilot “mentally checking out”. By this he means that when the pilot enters the clean-

Reed Aviation uses a hydraulic boom system with a sensitive electronic scale for weighing the exact amount of product. Bradley Reed says the benefit of the accuracy of the DynaNav/Transland gate controller cannot be realized if the exact right amount of product is not loaded into the aircraft’s hopper.

up mode for dressing the ends of the fields, he starts thinking about the next job, becomes distracted and makes a mistake, often fatal.

Bradley makes it a practice of applying clean-up passes first upon arrival at the field to be sprayed versus waiting until after completing the field. This reduces concerns allowing clearance for wires and other obstacles, as well as traffic and wind changes out of the equation by treating these areas first, getting that part of the job out of the way. With the DynaNav GPS, this is an easy feat, as it will mark the last clean-up pass so when the pilot begins the regular back and forth, racetrack or whatever style of swath passes selected, the unit will flash at the pilot as he crosses perpendicular to the clean up pass on his parallel A-B line. The unit can be set to allow for timing the on-off feature of the gate or spray valve.

The DynaNav display is mounted high and center in easy view of the pilot on the panel of Reed Aviation’s AT-502. Reed Aviation was the first Louisiana operator to install a DynaNav GPS system in 1995.

Reed Aviation worked with Transland, DynaNav and Louisiana State University, flying over 10 hours to help beta test the Transland controller developed by DynaNav. From this test work, DynaNav was able to develop hopper gate presets for various types of dry products and application rates.

Reed Aviation’s AT-502 is also equipped an Auto-Cal liquid flow control (bottom right). Not only does the DynaNav unit give an A-B line and swath spacing, it also communicates with the Auto-Cal and displays some of the Auto-Cal’s information on the GPS display for safe, quick reference.

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In the midst of busy winters and even busier seasons, Bradley Reed makes it a priority to focus some of his time on his state association and the NAAA matters. “Years ago, I didn’t want to be involved with any of the meetings and such, but a good friend and competitor Billy Precht, came to me and said, ‘Bradley, we are operators now and it is up to us to shape what we want this industry to become.’ I have been participating ever since.” Bradley has served in every capacity on the Louisiana Agricultural Aviation Association’s board and now serves as the NAAA Director for Louisiana.

Southwest Louisiana is a land of rice, crawfish and a mixture of other crops. But, mainly it is rice and now a growing number crawfish fields. An ag operator has to be flexible, able to meet the demand of high aircraft maintenance and ever changing farming practices that can increase or decrease the number of applications an ag-plane can make over a field. Bradley Reed and Reed Aviation have met this need head-on using the experience of two generations of ag-pilots and a supportive ground crew.

Women in ag aviation Juliana Torchetti - Brazil Volo per Veritas

by Gina Hickmann Juliana Torchetti, a Brazilian mother, loves horses and agricultural aviation. She first realized a love of aviation when she was a child. Even before she had boarded her first airplane, she had decided she would be an aviator.

At 18, she became a flight attendant so she could pay for her first flight hours. During her first flight, seated in the rear galley of a Boeing 737-700, when she saw the world from above, she knew what her heart already knew; it was in the sky that she should live.

Juliana Torchetti with the Ipanema of Alagoana Aviação Agrícola, who she flies for in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Two years later, Juliana became a Private Pilot. After an additional two years, she earned her Commercial Pilot’s License with Multiengine and Instrument Airplane ratings. She realized it would be difficult to find a job flying air taxi, because in 2005 women in Brazilian aviation were still rare. In most air taxi companies, captain and co-pilot shared the same hotel room making

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it impossible for her. Instead, she decided to earn her Instructor’s rating in 2007. This helped her find her first job as an instructor for the Bragança Paulista Aeroclub in São Paulo.

In 2008, she returned to Belo Horizonte, her hometown, and flew as an instructor for the Minas Gerais Aeroclub. In 2009, she joined GOL Linhas Aéreas airlines as a co-pilot on a Boeing 737.

There were two years of challenging learning and professional growth. The intense flight schedule for commercial aviation did not allow her enough time to be with her four-year old son. In 2011, she applied for a flying job at Total Cargo. She was approved and contracted to fly the legendary 727-200 freighter.

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from her hometown in Belo Horizonte and was fulfilling the desire to fly a classic and almost extinct aircraft.

All the while, she had a passion (inexplicable to most people) for agricultural aviation. In 2013, Total Cargo had many staff cuts and she was relieved of her job. It was the time! Ag flying!

In July 2013, she graduated from CAVAG (the Brazilian ag aviation course) as a licensed Brazilian agricultural pilot. The course was a preview of what she would experience in the future; high standards required for ag-flying, utmost dedication (with practical classes during the day and evening lectures) and familiarization with all handling procedures of aerial agricultural equipment and the teamwork needed to fly ag.

By Juliana’s definition, CAVAG comes down to 35 intense days of learning. Flying and technical skills were put to the test, as well as the emotional part; especially since living where the training was done, it was impossible to be with her family.

However, this was good training since it is a very common situation during the Brazilian spray season the pilot is based on a farm or hotel in a small, remote town.

With her father being a descendant of Italian immigrants and with strong, agricultural roots through her mother, Juliana felt at home among dirt roads, vast plantations and small, conventional ag-aircraft like the Ipanema.

Juliana’s first spray season was a whirlwind of sensations, discoveries and joys. The main goal, said the veterans, is to survive. Often she heard news of colleagues who had crashed; she would doubled her attention to safety. Every day that passed, she was even more sure of being where she wanted to be, an ag-pilot.

The second season was uncertain for her with very dry conditions throughout the country; but in the end she logged more flight hours than she expected.

Today, Juliana is flying her third spray season. She has been able to confirm much of what she has heard from more experienced ag-pilots, “With time, everything is more peaceful.

The flight flows more naturally, but attention in the cockpit must be maintained.”

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The emergency dump I have four short “sea stories” to tell you.

(I am full of sea stories, as are probably all of you old timers like me).

First sea story: Several years ago I bumped into a fellow ag pilot friend, Brandon Mulhearn. Brandon had an AT802 at a paint shop in Texas getting a new paint job in order to comply with new regs which require that all SEAT aircraft be painted with the new red and white paint scheme and then Brandon related the following: As it was, Brandon’s pilot was sitting on the end of the runway in his AT-802 preparing for departure and the return flight to Louisiana, when he observed an ag plane make what appeared to be a practice spray pass down the runway.

However, prior to making the spray run, the pilot abruptly broke off the pass and dumped the load of water in his airplane.

The airplane pitched up, stalled and impacted the ground before the pilot

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could recover resulting in a fatality. I personally suspect the pilot inadvertently dumped the load because he obviously was not prepared for the sudden and violent nose pitch-up to the near vertical.

Before we parted, Brandon suggested that I may want to incorporate this information in our Turbine Transition Course, and maybe write about this topic in my AAU column. I thought his suggestion was a good one and, so I have.

Second sea story: Several years ago, I was transitioning two pilots from Burkina Faso, Africa into turbine ag planes. It was on our first flight with a load of 350 gallons of water in the hopper of our S2R-T15DC. We entered the practice field from the east over tall trees. I had my right hand lightly touching the stick, as I always do. Over the crop I said, “Spay on.” But, to my shock and surprise, my student hit the dump handle. My left hand instantly joined the right to help

push on that “fence post,” but to little avail. Out of reflex, terror and a major adrenaline rush (and on the screaming advice from my guardian angel), I rolled the airplane hard to the left. As soon as the nose passed through the horizon, we were safely flying again. We promptly returned to the Rayville, Louisiana airport where I hosed out the airplane’s back cockpit (tongue in cheek).

Third sea story: Again, a few years ago I used to do refresher flight training for the pilots of the Dole International Fresh Fruit Company in Costa Rica, Honduras and Ecuador in one of their S2R-T34DC Thrushes. The first flight was made with the chief pilot, Gilbert Gonzales, an exceptionally good pilot with the Costa Rica Division. We had almost 450 gallons in the airplane and once again, me in the back seat. On takeoff with max torque on the PT6A-34 and approximately 10 feet in the air, I said, “Dump”, which he did.

Our preflight brief was to dump

approximately half the load, but we jettisoned every cubic centimeter. Once again, the Thrush tried to emulate a Saturn V at Cape Canaveral. With both of us pushing as hard as we could on the sticks, one of us retarded the power lever and we both rolled the airplane to the left and lived to tell about it.

Fourth sea story: Some time, probably in the mid 70s, Henry Mounce was flying a Turbine Thrush out of Morgan City, Mississippi. Entering the field on the first pass with a full load, Henry inadvertently (as they say) hit the dump handle. The pitch up was so violent that his backbone was compressed somewhat and Henry was grounded for several weeks.

In My Opinion, I think there are at least two morals to these sea stories, the first being to pay attention to where you put your hands (I am referring, of course, to the airplane). The second one is, if you dump a heavy load, deliberately or accidentally, be prepared to push very hard and roll the airplane either left or right. In our Flying Tiger Aviation

Turbine Transition Course, I always include in the preflight brief that in event of an emergency dump, we agree to roll to the left (or right if a left roll is unsafe) if we cannot get the nose back down to the horizon. I’ve never seen this procedure published in any ag-plane flight manual, but I think it may be something for you to think about and maybe try it, but not with a full load. You must be sure you are slower than the published max dump speed, if there is one, otherwise you could overstress the airframe.

If you’ve never done this before, it will get your attention. In our turbine transition course, we practice dumping a partial load after spraying, but we slow to 100 mph, extend 5° of flaps and slightly lower the nose. There is still a pitch-up, but easily handled.

I want to say I am not an aeronautical engineer, or an aircraft designer. Nor, do I hold myself out as an expert in teaching proper responses in all emergency situations. How-some-ever (that’s good

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southern English), with my personal experiences, pushing hard on the stick and rolling the airplane with lots of rudder in the direction of the roll has ensured the airplane could be returned safely to the original point of takeoff, intact. Keep in mind, the faster the airplane is flying when you dump, the greater the load factor (G forces). The severity of pitch up is primarily a function of airspeed and aft shift of the CG. We must also keep in mind that with me weighing over 200 pounds, the immediate aft shift of the CG for my DC Thrush will be even more severe than any single seat ag plane.

In My Opinion, this dumping issue is something to consider and practice. If anyone has a comment, pro or con, regarding my ideas and procedures, please email me or aau@agairupdate. com I would love to hear it.

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“We’re not out to get you,” he stated. “Among other things, why would we want to do all the paperwork without a really good reason?” The tower chief went on to say that unless the pilot’s mistake —“deviation” is the official term — is one that requires official ATC action, controllers much prefer to correct problems by talking to the pilot and ensuring that he or she understands how to avoid repeating the mistake. It ends then and there, he observed, unless the pilot “cops an attitude.” In that case, ATC will quickly forget its aversion to paperwork and take a much less friendly approach to ensuring compliance with the rules.

A Sustainable Fix I got a personal demonstration of this principle a couple of years later. On a trip from home base to Elizabeth City, N.C. (KECG), ATC kept me high a lot longer than I had anticipated, and it was a bit of a challenge to get the airplane from 7,000 MSL to the 1,511 MSL traffic pattern altitude in the remaining distance.

The tower controller assigned Runway 10 for landing, which would have put me on a left base entry. For whatever reason, though, I “heard” him tell me to expect Runway 1. I suspect it had something to do with the ongoing descent and configuration flurry, and I remember thinking that Runway 1 was perfect because a downwind to Runway 1 gave me a little more time to get the airplane (and myself) ready. I nailed the traffic pattern altitude just as I entered the downwind for Runway 1, and I was breathing a satisfied sigh of relief when a little voice in my head clued me in to the earlier “mishearing.”

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Right about the time my thumb went for the push-to-talk switch to clarify, the tower controller called to ask if I realized my clearance had been for Runway 10. I immediately and humbly confessed, offering to go around and set up for the correct runway. “That’s okay,” came the response. “No conflicting traffic, so cleared to land Runway 1. That happens sometimes around here; just be more careful next time.” I did file an Aviation Safety Reporting System report (aka “NASA report”) both as “insurance” and to help other pilots learn from my lapse.

I’ve never forgotten the lesson and, thanks to the addition of a disciplined write-it-down procedure, I’ve never even come close to repeating the mistake. It also strikes me as a good example of meeting the core goal of the Compliance Philosophy’s approach: find the problem, and use the right tools to fix it in a way that keeps it from happening again. I’m glad to see this new development, and I hope you are as well.

Susan Parson (susan.parson@faa.gov, or @avi8rix for Twitter fans) is editor of FAA Safety Briefing. She is an active general aviation pilot and flight instructor.

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NAAA marks its 50th anniversary in 2016

by Andrew Moore NAAA Executive Director NAAA has reached a milestone: 50 years.

Half a century ago, men such as Dick Reade of Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. in Hayti, Mo., established the National Agricultural Aviation Association to help sustain and strengthen this important industry to food, fiber, biofuel and forestry production and public health protection. (To be more precise, when NAAA was founded on Nov. 28, 1966, it was named the National Aerial Applicators Association. Members voted to change the name to the National Agricultural Aviation Association in December 1970 at the annual convention.)

The witty French journalist and novelist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr penned the epigram, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” When looking back a half century, observing the present and forecasting the future, we see that the industry has changed so much technologically and demographically, yet we face many of the same issues today that we did in the mid-1960s, which will likely continue to affect the industry well into the future.

Going back right before NAAA was established, national aerial application interests were represented by the National Aviation Trades Association (NATA). NATA had an aerial applicators committee that advocated for the industry nationally. In 1962 Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was published, causing a public uproar about the environmental effects of pesticides. The book led to an outcry that we would no

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longer hear the pastoral sounds of birds and other wildlife because, according to Carson, synthetic pesticides, such as DDT, are broad-based and their effects are rarely limited to the target pests. This caused an emotional, public response as to the safety of pesticides and led to the creation of the EPA in the early Nixon Administration and to changes in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act that shifted enforcement of the registration of pesticides to EPA from the USDA while also shifting emphasis to protection of the environment and public health.

Simultaneous with the establishment of the modern environmental movement was the suburbanization of the United States. In many cases, what was once fertile ag land had become bedroom communities for cities. By 1960, onethird of the nation’s population now lived in suburban areas, doubling in just 13 years. Suburbanites were not accustomed to what went on in agricultural areas, such as crop dusting.

This resulted in complaints to FAA authorities. In addition, there were no established rules for aerial application work, only a waiver granted by the FAA similar to the one issued to aerobatic pilots at air shows. Federal Aviation Regulations needed to be written for this type of flying, and they were with the establishment of 14 CFR Part 137 in 1965.

A perfect storm of new regulations confronted our industry in the mid1960s, so Dick Reade and NAAA’s other founders broke from NATA and established NAAA in 1966 to have a national organization whose sole focus

was to advocate aerial application’s interests to the public, Congress and the many regulatory agencies such as the newly formed EPA and the FAA as it was beginning to enforce the freshly published Part 137.

Today, similar to a half century ago, we face environmental issues related to the safety of pesticides. The neonicotinoid class of insecticides is under pressure and being used as the scapegoat for colony collapse disorder—a phenomenon resulting in worker bees abandoning the hive. We also continue to face former urbanites moving into rural areas unaccustomed to the purr of a turbine or piston engine echoing nearby and protesting to keep it from continuing.

Does this mean that we’ve made no headway in 50 years, even with the existence of a national association? By golly, no! Without national advocacy over this semi-century it is likely that the gravitational forces pulling on the aerial application industry would have made it immobile. NAAA and its allies have advocated that public policy be developed using the careful use of facts and sound science, taking into account technology and stewardship programs addressing environmental and safety issues. For example, emphasis of the scientific facts shows that neonicotinoids used in other countries, such as Australia, have not resulted in declines in bee colonies. Their bees also don’t have the deadly varroa mite, whereas North American bees do.

NAAA has protected, preserved and expanded the USDA-ARS’s Aerial

Application Technology Research Unit that has developed software enabling aerial applicators to identify the precise droplet size for our equipment to produce to ensure efficacy and a targeted application. The USDA-ARS’s spray droplet models help keep unnecessary and burdensome buffer zones at bay.

NAAA and NAAREF’s stewardship programs, such as the Professional Aerial Applicators’ Support System, have markedly decreased our accident rate and markedly improved our application precision. On a number of occasions these stewardship efforts have resulted in the preservation of crop protection products available for aerial use absent of onerous use language.

forestry, biofuel production and public health remains the same.

celebrate NAAA’s centennial in another 50 years.

The number of operations is smaller today. In 1967, there were “2,500 operators going in that many directions,” according to Dick Reade, our first president, in one of NAAA’s first newsletters in 1967. Today we have 1,350 operations and speak through a unified national voice. Let’s celebrate our association’s founding fathers this year and honor them and their vision by supporting that national vision and contribute our efforts in advocating and enhancing our safety and stewardship so succeeding generations can proudly

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New conversations are taking place today about the judicious use of aerially applied crop protection products and their importance in producing enough food, fiber and biofuel to provide to an expected 10 billion people by the year 2100 without plowing under carbonsequestering forests, water-filtering wetlands and endangered and threatened species’ habitats.

NAAA’s success and accomplishments benefiting the aerial application industry would not be possible without the support of its members. If you aren’t an NAAA member already, we invite you to become one in 2016. It only takes a few minutes to join NAAA and is one of the best investments you can make for yourself and your business. To join, call 202-546-5722 or visit AgAviation.org/ membership.

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New conversations are taking place today due to the concern for the safety of low-flying agricultural aircraft in rural areas, concerns that have been exacerbated by lenient regulations for unmanned aircraft systems. These concerns include conversations about manned pilots’ safety and rural residents’ safety and privacy from UAVs devoid of technology to visibly light them and track their whereabouts.

And neither can NAAA.

There are numerous more examples that could be made of NAAA’s successes over the past five decades, whether it be its successes in reopening the airspace to aerial applicators before any other general aviation sector after Sept. 11, 2001, or its success in saving millions of dollars for the agricultural aviation industry each year through exemptions to federal excise taxes levied on aviation fuels.

Membership matters.

Much has changed in 50 years. Today we fly faster, larger aircraft with the ability to make more precise and efficacious applications compared to 1966. The importance of the industry to agriculture,

Join NAAA in its efforts to preserve and protect agricultural aviation and your way of life. Call (202) 546-5722 or visit www.agaviation.org to join the cause.

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The data in this article were up-to-date as of mid-January 2016.

AgAir Update takes all data related to agricultural aircraft operations as presented by the NTSB, regardless whether the operation was actually operating under Part 137 at the time of the incident. This includes ag-aircraft operating Part 91 (ferry/reposition), mosquito control, cherry drying, etc.

What this means for the reader is data from AgAir Update will not necessarily

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Comparisons between type aircraft and geographical locations does not take into account the number of hours flown or the number and type ag-aircraft registered in each state. Therefore,

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Overall, the number of fatalities in 2015 was typical of 2013 and 2012 with seven and eight respectively. There may be speculation to the survivability of any type ag-aircraft. However, there are too many other underlying factors that cause an accident or a fatality to make any assumptions.

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AgAir Update reads each report to determine whether an accident is mechanical, non-mechanical, or unknown. There were four unknown causes to accidents in 2015. These may yet be resolved and categorized as to whether mechanical or nonmechanical. In any case, the non-mechanical, which can be summarized as being caused by the pilot, heavily outweigh the number of mechanical accidents, 44 versus 27.

No one person or thing can effectively change the accident statistics in ag-aviation more so than the pilot. Of course, the operator can provide safer equipment in a safer environment.

Even the government can regulate safety to a degree. However, the ultimate responsibility befalls the pilot. There are plenty of tools available to improve the chances of an accident-free season.

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by Mabry I. Anderson An Insider's History of Agricultural Aviation

Low & Slow

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

by Mabry Anderson. To order your copy of this book, which covers the history of agricultural aviation from its inception until the mid-1990s, visit AgAir Update’s Marketplace, www.agairupdatemarketplace.com.

The Equipment And People Few of life's finer things are virtually permanent. These are outstanding examples of man's ingenuity-so superior in concept, design, and manufacture that they actually become legendary in their own time. Included in this category are products like Zippo lighters, Maytag washers, Hershey bars, and Coca Cola.

To this list must be added the Stearman airplane.

When Lloyd Stearman first put together his fabulous C3B in the 1920s, he unknowingly assured the future of agricultural flying. Every Stearman built thereafter sprung from the same basic design and it was no wonder that, in the mid-l 930s, the Army Air Service adopted the Stearman as its primary

Stearmans were extremely popular in the late 1940s, because they were nearly perfect aerodynamically. Clint Frye of Oklahoma’s American Dusting Company helps Calvin Compton (on wing) load his Stearman with a bag of dust. trainer. These were the A 75 models, equipped with Lycoming R680 engines with 225 horsepower, and designated the PT-13. Later, most production models came with the Continental W670 220 horsepower engine with the fixed-pitch McCauley 410 propeller, known as the PT-17. Both versions were fine performers. Most of these aircraft were purchased by the government for $8,600 each.

More than 10,000 of these little masterpieces were built before production shut down about 1943. Most were actually built by Boeing at its huge Wichita plant. Lloyd Stearman had sold the equipment and manufacturing rights and Boeing began calling the plane the "Boeing Kaydet." The name didn't stick.

The word "Stearman" does not appear on any of these aircraft built after 1941.

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known simply as Stearmans and are considered among aviation's very finest achievements.

A Stearman is easy to fly and approaches aerodynamic perfection. In the air it will forgive a few errors, but not on the ground. Its narrow gear and slightly top-heavy characteristics contribute to a built-in ground loop and a Stearman's landing roll is not completed until the ship is tied down!

During the war, left ailerons were at a premium at primary flying schools because most student ground loops sent the left wing down, severely damaging the aileron. Left aileron replacements outnumbered the right side about ten to one and maintenance crews could replace them blindfolded in a matter of minutes.

Mistakes in the air in a Stearman were less critical, provided plenty of clear stuff was between the pilot and the ground. Once, with less than 30 hours solo, I blew a loop right at the top of my

CLOCKWISE FROM ONE O'CLOCK—Author Mabry Anderson services one of his Mississippi Valley Stearmans while pilot Lee Corviss waits to take off for another load.

Water testing an Aero Mist-Master tank in the MVAS shop in the late 1940s. This was a Heliarc-welded aluminum tank with a 140 gallon capacity.

The development of the Stearman aircraft virtually assured the future of ag aviation. Pilot Lee Corviss and his 450 HP machine. climb. Instead of coming around and down, the aircraft stalled in a slightly inverted attitude, dropped a wing, and

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I pushed or pulled at everything in the cockpit, but nothing good happened.

Finally I just gave up, turned everything loose, and began recounting all of the mistakes I had made in my short, misspent life. Before I could start counting, that old Stearman, all on her own, rolled out of the spin and wound up in a fairly steep dive with maybe 500 feet of altitude still left.

I hauled back on the stick and screamed over the trees with at least 50 feet to spare!

This set the stage for the formation of a number of companies that specialized in such conversions and it naturally followed that these firms also began to install dispensing equipment on a custom basis. For the first time in history, agricultural flying firm operators could obtain dusting equipment for their newly acquired aircraft. This development contributed significantly to the growth of agricultural aviation.

skilled pilot from Memphis, Tennessee; and myself, a native Deltan obsessed with airplanes. White took over engineering, maintenance, and manufacture. I was responsible for sales and promotion.

In 1946, with the War over, thousands of these planes hit the surplus market.

Newly released military pilots and old line dusting services began lapping them up at prices ranging from $250 to $875. Many of the planes were in likenew condition with zero-time engines.

A few such firms contributed so strongly to the growth of the industry that no history of ag aviation would be complete without a brief narration of their contributions. One such firm, Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service at Clarksdale, Mississippi, which was generally known as MV AS, first engaged in custom equipment design in 1946. Some of its products helped bring about the fastest and most profound changes in agricultural aviation. The company was the product of the brains and imagination of three men: Ben White, a self-taught pilot and mechanical genius originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Berkley Ellis, a

The frenetic activity of the 1940s and 1950s can no longer be seen and the long line of shops that ran down both sides of a 360-foot hangar are empty and deserted. In places, the ceiling is falling in and all of the massive metal and woodworking equipment that ran almost continuously has long ago disappeared.

A few minor problems existed. One was that the aircraft could not be licensed in the civil category until the aluminum firewall was replaced with one of galvanized or stainless steel. A few other minor changes were required and very few commercial firms existed that could do this work.

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Occasionally I walk through the now semi-deserted hangar at Fletcher Field that housed this bustling operation, but only occasionally. There are too many ghosts around.

Gone too are the forty or more mechanics and helpers who for years built and installed the most modem and sophisticated dispensing equipment in those beautiful biplanes. Gone also are the long lines of maroon and blue Stearmans that were a trademark of

One of many Stearmans which received installation of Aero MistMaster spray system and A75L300 engine conversion. This 1948 photo shows MVAS mechanic "Buzz" Miller in cockpit. the firm's custom application division.

Memories die hard, especially those that spring from a time in life when youthful enthusiasm and unlimited optimism made all things seem easily attainable.

Aero Dust Master Business flourished from the beginning.

Stearmans popped in from everywhere and the first of a series of dispensing units, the Aero Dust Master, was developed and installed for dozens of new and old firms.

Author Mabry Anderson and a Cessna 140 in 1947. Anderson was a partner in MVAS, a pioneer custom equipment design firm.

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An original MVAS installation of the Aero Mist Master Sprayer in a 300 HP Lycoming-powered Stearman. Note internal wing booms and enclosed engine-driven pump. Airplane configuration not changed except for the stainless steel nozzle extension in wings, 1949.

From this beginning, a small amount of data was available and a few firms experimented with spray units for aircraft, including Sorensen in Minnesota and MV AS in Mississippi. Sorensen, at an early date, offered some efficient belly-tank systems for light aircraft and, around the country, some individuals built and installed their own versions of spray units in whatever aircraft were available.

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However, it was not until 1947 that MV AS designed and produced a modem Stearman spray unit. From that point on,

everything changed drastically. This unit was developed by Ben White over a lengthy period of time, and ·was made almost in conjunction with the firm's FAA a­ pproved 300 horsepower Lycoming R680 conversion for the Stearman. A type certificate on this engine conversion designated the unit as the Model A 75L300 and the new spray system, the Aero Mist-Master, was completely compatible with this engine installation.

Basically the unit consisted of a Heliarc welded 140 gallon tank, stainless steel wing booms that were completely contained in the lower wings, and an engine-driven, high pressure Pacific Marine pump. The pump was driven by a heavy duty flexible drive shaft, similar to those used on dental drilling equipment, and was manufactured to MV AS specifications

by Stow Manufacturing Company in Massachusetts. This new unit also provided an outside loading inlet and could be loaded quickly without the use of an outside power source. A cockpitcontrolled valve was simply switched and the spray pump itself loaded the airplane!

One of the first operators to avail himself of this unit was Paul Hursh of Amana, Iowa, who still operates Hursh Flying Service in that region. Paul visited Mississippi and assisted with the installation of this unit in his own aircraft. One night, well after midnight, Paul was alone in the MV AS hangar working diligently when he smelled smoke! Dashing into one of the lean-to shops, he found the wall on fire from a short-circuited fuse box. Unassisted, he managed to completely extinguish the blaze before it got out of control, saving the entire operation from total destruction. Had Paul not been there, the history of the Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service could never have been written!

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Himself and became obedient to His death on the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth” (Philippians 2:8-10). “Things which must shortly take place” reminds us that the events in Revelation could

begin at any moment. God says His wrath will come upon ungodly humanity and this earth (Romans 1:18-32; Colossians 3:5-6).

“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near” (Revelation 1:3). If we read, study and learn this book for ourself, or listen to someone read and teach this book to us, and if we receive Revelation’s message into our heart and mind, God promises us a blessing.

Including Revelation 1:3, there are seven blessings in Revelation. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord” (Revelation 14:13). “Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes on” (Revelation 16:15). “Blessed are those invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9).

“Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection” (Revelation 20:6). “Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book” (Revelation 22:7). “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city” (Revelation 22:14).

the things which must shortly take place.

“Behold, I am coming quickly…for the time (Kairos) is at hand” (Revelation 22:6-7, 10). The Holy Spirit of God is telling us that the next great event in human history is going to happen in the near future. Jesus said, “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Matthew 24:44). James wrote, “You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand” (James 5:8).

It’s been over 1900 hundred years since God revealed Revelation to the apostle John, and we look at this being a long time. But God has a different view of time than we have. God lives in the eternal realm, and God is not limited by time the same way humans are. Peter wrote, “But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day” (2 Peter 3:8). John wrote, “Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist

“Because the time is near” (Revelation 1:3b). There are two Greek words which are translated into our English word “time.” One is “chronos” which means clock time. The Greek word used here, is “Kairos” which means time span, eras, epochs, or seasons. This could be translated into, “The time span of the events in Revelation is near.” This short time span of events could begin at any moment.

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is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour” (1 John 2:18). The first Christians understood that the time between Jesus’ first coming and His second coming was considered to be the last days, and so should every Christian today. Christians should live as if this is our last day in our earthly body on planet earth. We could move out of time into eternity at any moment—are we ready?

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Oils as adjuvants and formulation components

by John Garr and Jerry Green GarrCo Products One of the great crop protection discoveries was made by our mentor, Dr. Chester McWhorter of the USDA-ARS laboratory in Stoneville, Mississippi in the 1950s, when he found that oil added to sprays of triazine and urea herbicides greatly enhanced foliar efficacy. That discovery was the impetus to expand the use of herbicides from being high-dose, soil-residual materials to low-dose, foliar ones and helped make adjuvants universal components of pesticide sprays. Dr. McWhorter used a specific paraffinic oil, but today a wide range of oil types are used as adjuvants.

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A love and hate in the tank Oils form spray deposits that enhance pesticide uptake. Water does not spread on wet leaf surfaces very well. Oil does.

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Some pesticide labels require oil under hot and dry conditions when the leaves have thick waxy cuticle barriers that make it difficult for pesticides to penetrate.

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optimum balance of efficacy and crop safety. Some petroleum oil cuts such as light oils, kerosene and gasoline severely burn plant tissue. A minimum of 92 percent unsulfonated residue (USR) also helps ensure crop safety and is a requirement for dormant or phytobland oils. Branched or isoparaffinic oils generally improve efficacy more than standard (straight) paraffinic, naphthenic and aromatic oils.

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by Bill Lavender BEAUMONT, TX — The operation I fly for needed to ferry one of our ag-aircraft to M & M Air Service. Over the years we have leased our Turbo Thrush to M & M to help supplement their fleet of ag planes during their busy rice season. If we got busy in August on cotton or peanuts, then we would bring the Thrush back to Georgia. It has been and still is a good working relationship.

Mapes came on board with the Mitchell brothers because he had access to Stearmans from the military after the end of WWII. Poley and Mitchell were rice farmers looking for a better way to grow rice in competition with grassy weeds. The Mitchell’s figured if they could get the rice in the field in a pregerminated state the rice would have a head start on the grasses.

They soaked 162-pound bags of rice seed in canals for 24 hours.

M & M Air Service was founded in 1946 by three men; Poley Mitchell, George Fields Mitchell and Gilbert Mapes. To tell the complete M & M Air Service story would require many more pages than this publication can offer. A book would be more in the liking. However, a little history never hurts.

On April 9, 1946, the first aerial seeding of rice in Texas using sprouted seed was spread on fields with M & M’s Stearman #21.

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After a year, the Mitchell brothers bought out Mapes. They continued to use Mapes contacts and added Stearman aircraft to the M & M fleet whenever they could. In 1949 the U.S. government released all military surplus. M & M bid on 200 Stearmans based at College Station, Texas. They were awarded 42 aircraft at the bid price of $55.56 each. That was the jumpstart of the world’s largest Stearman ag operation.

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In 1966, with the passing of his father, Fields Mitchell, George Mitchell, Jr. took the reins of M & M Air Service. At that time M & M was running 34 Stearmans, working five counties east of Houston. After July 4, the fleet would move to Lamesa in western Texas. In Lamesa, cotton was king with the largest cotton allotment in the world, over 300,000 acres. M & M worked out of Lemesa after Beaumont’s rice season from 1954 until 1971 when George Mitchell sold it to Larue Johnson. Mrs. Johnson still runs the operation to this day. Lamesa was the birth hub for many M & M west Texas ag aviation operations, spreading into Seminole, Midland, Tarzan, Van Horne and other Texas farming communities.

During the 50 years M & M has been in business, the company has made many changes. The 34 Stearmans powered by 450 P&W engines were replaced one-by-one with nineteen 600 horsepower Ag Cats. The transition began in the late 1960s and lasted for 10 years. The Stearmans worked in pairs and the Ag Cats solo, such was the difference in productivity. Even with “only” 19 Ag Cats, the logistics of maintaining 171 cylinders, 38 magnetos, etc. was a constant vigilance.

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Then the operation was moved west next to the Beaumont Municipal Airport until 1982 when M & M moved to its present location ten miles southwest of town. This year celebrates 50 years in business for M & M Air Service. The company is owned and operated by three generations of Mitchells who are still working for a fourth generation of Jefferson County rice farmers.

Then in the late 1970s came the emergence of turbine powered ag planes. M & M’s first was a -15 “Pappy” Frakes conversion Ag Cat. M & M still operates that same PT6A-15 engine, after it has worn out two Ag Cats and is installed on an AT-400!

The company continued its conversion to turbine power with the purchase of three used PT6A-34 Thrushes from Chuck Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service in Florida. In 1983 M & M bought their first Air Tractor from Lane Aviation; one that Grant Lane had flown on a fire ant contract, the AT-400 that received the Ag Cat’s -15 engine.

The 60s and 70s were good years for M & M Air Service. The company was working in five states with over 200 employees and 19 Ag Cats. At the time it was the world’s largest independently owned ag aviation company in the world. The only larger was Russia’s Aeroflot and it was state owned.

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With the realization that drastic measures were needed, M & M began cutting the excess fat. The Mitchell sons entered the business. They had to learn the business from the ground up.

They became active in the restructure of the M & M conglomerate.

M & M began phasing out the Ag Cats. The Stearmans were all gone except old Number 21. It was kept as a keepsake and resides at the Agricultural and Historical Museum in Winnie, Texas. The Ag Cats were replaced with an AT-400-15 and three PT6A-34 Thrushes. The turbines cut aircraft operating expenses in half.

M & M Air Service celebrating 50 years of service in the ag aviation business with three generations, (L-R) David, Andy, Mark and Mr. George.

In 1983-84 came the U.S. government’s PIK program (Payment In Kind). The program paid growers with commodities to not farm, taking out base acreage. This action sparked inflation in the U.S. and was the turning point from the good years for M & M. Nineteen eighty-five showed some improvements, however 1986 and 1987 were disastrous years due to adverse weather with crop planting cut in half. It quickly became apparent to George Mitchell that this wasn’t going to be business as usual, losing $3 to $4 million dollars of flying.

Many of the Ag Cats went to Frank Kelly of American Agviation in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and Dick Reade of Mid-Continent in Hayti, Missouri. Mid-Continent and Emory Lyons of Lyons Flying Service in Welsh, LA, also took the last of the Stearmans.

In 1987 Chuck Stone called George Mitchell to tell him about three AT-400s he would like to sell M & M Air Service. Stone told George the aircraft came from the same company as the three Turbo Thrushes. George traded Stone the M & M Thrush for the Air Tractors bringing the M & M fleet up to four AT-400s including the AT-400 from Lane Aviation. The Florida Air Tractors were powered by -34s. M & M still owns these four aircraft, each with 3,000 to 4,000 hours loggged.

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Everything looked rosy. The years of PIK were behind M & M. Then came the 1996 “Freedom Not To Farm Act”, according to George Mitchell. Many Jefferson County farmers are quitting this year. In 1978 there were 165,000 acres in farm production in the county; in 1996 less than 55,000 acres. The wise George Mitchell could see the handwriting on the wall. The next few years appear to be shaping up into a repeat of the 1980s.

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Although the company has downsized from 200 employees at its peak to 30-50 employees with 30 full time, most of these employees have been with M & M for 25 years or longer. The company has virtually no turnover of pilots. Everyone at M & M understands the need to be flexible, looking beyond today and the familiarity of working rice.

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With the strong leadership of George Mitchell handed down to three capable sons; Mark, David and Andy, there is no doubt that M & M Air Service will still be around in the 21st century. When other flying services would close their doors in frustration, M & M will use the same methodology that kept it prosperous in the leaner years of the past. Every ag aviation flying service in the country could learn from their approach to running an ag aviation business.

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Another area for improvement: cases when we request more information from you. We need you to provide that information completely and promptly to reduce your wait time. If you or your AME have a question about what tests or information we need, please contact the RFS. If the RFS is unable to answer your question, please contact the AMCD. This process will help reduce the back and forth that can be so frustrating. If we can get it right the first time, things will go much more smoothly. You can find contact information for the RFS here: http://1.usa. gov/1HnuSxM.

Again, thank you for your help in making the medical certification process better.

James Fraser received a B.A., M.D., and M.P.H. from the University of Oklahoma. He completed a thirty year Navy career and retired as a Captain (O6) in January 2004. He is certified in the specialties of Preventive Medicine (Aerospace Medicine) and Family Practice.

He is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Practice.

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The big D There are certain things that ag pilots have in common. As a matter of fact, every ag pilot I know has dealt with the big “D” at least once. Some, many times. We feel bad for them and wonder if some of us pull the trigger without the proper amount of thought and foresight.

I know how it happens, a guy is going along, everything is running smoothly, his heart is soaring, he makes the commitment just as naturally as working the money the handle. Then, a little while later, he finds out he’s made a big

mistake. He hears of things not going as he planned or hoped. He learns his own actions could also be his undoing. It’s a tough thing to go through. It’s expensive, depressing, distracting and heartbreaking. There’s just nothing good

about it. I’ve dealt with my share of the issue myself. Looking back, I still get queasy thinking about it. The big “D.” Drift.

It is a subject we talk about and study and watch slide shows with more graphics, pie charts, columns and scientific data than you’d find in any graduate college course. That’s just a guess really, I’ve never been to college. A lot of information passes through our ears hoping some of it will stick.

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The past few years has seen a concerted effort throughout the industry to get a grip on the big “D”. It’s a plague we just can’t seem to shake. As a profession, we have made some impressive progress, yet every season reveals just how much farther we need to go. Drift has cost us millions of dollars and the burden of added regulations. It’s a black eye for our industry and has the potential to cost a pilot his job or an operator to lose his business altogether.

Recently, here in California, the Kern County ag commissioner has enacted a new licensing requirement and restrictions on certain materials during the months of January through April.

These are the months when new crops are being established. It is also the peak time of herbicide applications. The requirement is an attempt to put a stop to the dozens of drift complaints the commissioner receives. This action is a sort of ‘in house’ response to keep the issue out of the hands of the folks in Sacramento and stops short of being an actual regulation. It will prove to be

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of different crops. From alfalfa to zucchini, just about everything is, or can be grown there. We work over fairly large acreages, while other growers in surrounding areas often have their entire farm in much smaller fields. It’s one thing to burn the edge of a half section, but burning the edge of a twenty or forty-acre field can wipe out the economical viability of the entire crop. rganic certified fields are increasing and are usually smaller parcels of land. An organic certification is a pricey and hard earned label that can be voided or suspended by the detection of non registered chemical contamination. Imagine having your crop certification suspended because of the actions of someone else. That’s the position we put an organic farmer in if we drift on his field.

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Whether we share the same views and opinions with a particular grower or not, we still must respect their right to grow what they want and serve the market that best fits their requirements.

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In a recent class given at San Joaquin Helicopters hangar in Delano California, we again, reviewed the slides and charts, nozzle selection criteria and weather data. There was nothing new except an increased urgency. The ag commissioner talked about the same things numerous others have discussed on the matter. He did have a few statements which have been a long time coming. “You applicators need to work together on this!”

Where have we heard that before? He spoke directly about the issue of the, “If you won’t do it, I’ll find someone who will!” threat and called for an end to it. About time. He also spoke to PCAs and growers more sternly than I’ve heard before; finally placing a share of the burden directly on their shoulders. Again, about time.

Drift mitigation programs aren’t worth spit if we aren’t abiding by them. Applicators need to finally get shoulder to shoulder on this and stand firm when the grower starts scratching and crowing. Don’t think this is an issue just in California; it’s industry wide. Agriculture is continually and rapidly changing.

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higher bank for the 225° radius of the turn at a reduced speed. Under these conditions, there is the possibility of an inadvertent entry into an asymmetric stall. As the aircraft’s behavior in the asymmetric stall is screw-like and the height of the aircraft is close to the ground, there is no way to recover from the abnormal attitude before colliding with the ground, which usually results in the death of the pilot.

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When I analyzed the source of the problem of asymmetrical stalls, I always found a low quality of training, starting with the Private Pilot Course and that followed pilots through training.

The fact is that due to the large number of accidents in these repetitive procedure maneuvers, such as the procedure turn course reversal, specific training should be emphasized in agricultural pilot courses. In Brazil, this need is due to a deficiency in flight theory classes in private pilot and commercial pilot courses, where it is considered unnecessary.

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Every pilot’s career starts as a private pilot for either plane or helicopter. In Brazil, 48 hours of theoretical class aerodynamics are taught with specific goals of “stall and stall speed.” In the Brazilian commercial pilot course, there is training in: “Factors leading to the stall/ spin accident and its risks.

- Factors that cause the accidental stall/spin.”

The Brazilian Agricultural Pilot Course (CAVAG, required for all ag-pilots) does not offer flight theory lessons, but on the flight safety doctrine, it is stated, “Recognizing the importance of the principles of flight safety doctrine.

Incriminating aspects of flight safety in agricultural aviation. Proximity of obstacles - Flying at low altitude and repetitive maneuvers.”

I found a low quality of training, starting with the Private Pilot Course.

In the final report of an accident with an agricultural aircraft in Rio Grande do Sul, the additional information section states: “In a survey carried out during the investigation, it was found that many pilots in the agricultural category

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are unaware of the features of an asymmetric stall in an Ipanema ag-aircraft.”

One aircraft took off from a farm for a rice field after it was filled with 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds) of fertilizer. At the end of the first turn for scouting the area to be treated, the aircraft collided with the ground. The pilot was killed and the aircraft was totally destroyed.

with the angle of attack, very close to the crop, the pilot thought it was possible that by turning sharper, he could examine the area quicker.

An error similar to this occurs on approach to the runway when the pilot tightens the turn and increases the angle of attack that can lead to the asymmetric stall, thus having insufficient time to recover, the outcome is fatal with few exceptions.

The final report data observed that the accident resulted from the loss of aircraft control during flight. The aircraft was within its weight and balance limits. There is no indication of any abnormality with the engine. Probably, the turn while scouting the area to be treated was carried out with a wing attack angle far above the limit established for the Restricted Category configuration of the aircraft. This led to the loss of control of the aircraft or an asymmetric stall, promulgated by an increase in the load factor and a lack of control coordination. Since the aircraft was flying at a low altitude, the collision with the ground was inevitable.

In the analysis of contributing factors, there was no evidence of the pilot having any physiological or psychological problems.

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Frame, wings, tail surfaces repaired. Call for more details and pricing. Location in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 Two Hole Ag Cat project for sale. Call Hershey Flying Service for more details.

308-368-5556 A-Model Ag-Cat, complete rebuild in 2003, 0-TSMOH on engine & prop, 350 gl. hopper, SATLOC Airstar GPS, Smoker, Flagger, Aileron & Elevator Servos, All B-Model updates. Excellent condition! Call Tim at 701-668-2302 or 701-799-8629 1977 B Model Ag-Cat, complete rebuild, raised wings, tall centerline vertical, all new fabric on all wings & control surfaces, servo tabs, 350 gl. hopper, M-3, SATLOC, Smoker, Flagger will have a 0-TSMOH 1340 engine & hydramatic prop, or could be a turbine conversion. Call Tim at 701-6682302 or 701-799-8629

1972 Ag Cat G164A - 7700 TTAF Extended wings, PT6-20, satloc intellistar with flow control, aileron and elevator servo’s, weathaero fan, ss booms, cp flat fan nozzles, 25” transland gate, spreader, center line fin, harbor a/c., smoker, bottom fuel. (New hopper, a/c, paint 600 hours ago) clean inside and out $310K Call Ricky 662-515-5049 1976 G164A Ag-Cat, 6914 TT, 82 SMOH on prop, 648 SMOH on 1340. Hershey tips, retractable landing lights, 115 gallons fuel, bottom load fuel, B model canopy, sealed cockpit, A/C, electric fan brake, Crophawk, SATLOC 99.5. Good working aircraft. $85,000. Call Grady B. Norman 308-279-1355 D Model Ag-Cat -34 P&W, 550 gal hopper, 120 gal fuel, recent annual & extensive hot section on engine, too many other modifications to list. Serious inquires only. For more information call EF Lyon at 337-526-4850 Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99plus S&H. Call 478 - 987-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com O rd e r yo u r B M o d e l Ag C at Pe n and Ink Drawing From our DeSpain Collection today for $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Schweizer Ag Cat, N8380K, G164B. Raised Wing Super B, 10200TT, Walter M601E 2001 hrs, Avia Prop 6500TT (650 SPOH). SS Booms, CP Nozzles, Lane brake, 39” gate, 400 gal hopper.

Call Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 for pricing.

1986 Super B Ag - C at, N36333.

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

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

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

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2008 AT-502B, 3851 TTE&AF, Very clean west Texas airplane, no fertilizer, always on pavement. Satloc Bantam, Intelliflow, Shadin, Radio console with PAC-24, GTR225 comm, VHF and UHF Motorola, GTX327 Transponder, New Stainless booms, New exhaust stacks, AFS check valves, 3” side load, Single point fuel, 315 TSHSI (Fresh HSI and Annual with sale) 1533 since Covington Lt. OH. Will assist with export. $560,000 Call 806-269-1230 1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Engine w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI engine monitor. Hamilton standard hydromatic prop 0SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501 hrs ago, Main gear has 292 hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, Stainless steel booms, New paint in 2013, Annual due 5/16 $160,000 Call 601-201-9497

2003 AT- 602 with - 65AG, TT 6,090 Engine and Airframe, Lane brake and fan, 216 gallon fuel, Cabin heat, Air Conditioning, Shadin, 3 inch spray system, Booms, M3 Satloc, Smoker, Flagger, Dual retractable night working lights, Fresh annual, Fresh Hot Section, **Fresh Spar Caps with purchase, either at time of sale or in the fall at the end of the season. Your choice. Includes fresh paint on wings, flaps and ailerons. $599,000 Call Chip or Joy at 800 736 7654 for more information on this aircraft.

2000 AT-602 PT6 -60AG (GMBB), 2990 TT, AC/heater, SS booms, CP- 07’s, brass check valves, boom center section T-filter, L boom shut off, Agrinautics pump, fan brake, inline filter, Hopper rinse kit, roof turn windows, smoker, Satloc G4, L7 lightbar, IntelliFlow controller, 292 Gallon fuel tanks, Shadin Fuel Flow monitor, Single point fuel, LED nose lights with pulse, retractable landing lights, turn lights, DAAM monitor, Mode C transponder, 2x VHF, HF, UHF, Artificial horizon, Turn coordinator, Turn and Bank, Aileron trim, New main and tailgear,new tailwheel springs, Hatfield gate, New tires, Stainless steel right hand step, No damage. Call Matt @ 204-735-2258 for more information on this aircraft.

2012 AT-504, N2151E, TT 652, Crop Hawk, Single Point Fuel, VHF Radio, Transponder, AG Nav GPS, Damm Engine Monitoring System, 3” Loading. Call Chip or Joy at 800 736 7654 for more information on this aircraft.

Factory AT-400 -15AG, 4500TT, bantam, intellflow, lane brake, A/C & heat, fresh spar caps, at the same time new hopper and all new landing gear, CP11’s, cascade inlet, prop overhaul, smoker, com. Clean northern NDH aircraft. Call Dean at 920205-5900

2010 AT-502B-34 Includes G4 Satloc, Lane Electric Brake, Pump and Booms/ CP Nozzles, Smoker, Stainless Steel Fabricators Spreader, Air-condition. $680,000 Contact Riceland Aviation 337824-1567 or email ricelandav@aol.com 2015 AT-402B with -34 or -15 available.

For more information please call 870295-6213

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

2015 AT-402B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401

1977 G164-B, 7442 TT airframe, 850 SMOH on Covington 1340, 330 gal hopper, tall tail, SATLOC GPS, bottom load fuel, 1 1/16” heavy gear, aileron-elevatorservo’s, smoker, flagger, WeatherAero fan., 80 gal. fuel, Nebraska airplane. Call Aaron at 308367-6538 for price.

“Practice Cat”, dual-control, G164-450 2-holer, 60 SOH E/P/AF, ‘06 de-ag, $59,000 (cheap time-builder, or install belly-tank for instruction) Call 870-886-2418 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

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

2013 AT-802, N335QF, 1700 TTSN, PT667AG, Engine warranty good to 2500 hrs.

Fresh HSI, Wingman, SATLOC, Fresh Prop Overhaul, Red & White Paint, $1,100,000.

Available Feb 2016. Contact Chris at (229)838-6733 or chris@bsairinc.com

2013 AT-402B PT6-34 1,555 TT 0 SHOT and annual by Covington Aircraft: Factory warranty on engine through Pratt and Whitney till 2,500 hours or February of 2018. One owner and owner flown.

Factory Red and White Paint. Every option available including, Laser Altimeter, PAR 200 Radio/Audio Panel and Garmin 560 GPS installed in factory Air Tractor Radio Panel, LED Avoidance collision lights, Load Hawg, Night Work Lights, VGs, Heat, Air, Satloc Bantam with Flow Control, Right hand boom shutoff. Beautiful flying airplane available immediately. Delivery available. $615,000 Call 501-940-4796

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2005 AT-802A N8524L Ser# 202575 Since extensive hot, 0 bore scope1632 SGB insp, FCU, High pressure Pump1632 SNEW /0 SIRAN HC-B5MA-3DNew TG with new style t/w assembly MVP50T, G4/ IntelliflowFactory RAM Air, Pulse LED nose lights, fast startReabe hopper gauge, comm, audio panel, smoker, hyd gate w/ Del Norte control, wingman, a/c, heat ,cp11/ AFS check valves , lane fan/ brake, Garmin496Paint is a 7 Just completed annual Call Karl at 601-668-6200

1991 AT-402-34AG Bantam with flow control, New Gear, Wing AD done in 2011, Fresh annual and HOT, smoker, Lane brake, $315,000 For more info call David Strohl at 870-255-1300

1979 AT-301: 7619 TTAF. 240 SMOH by Covington. Hydromatic prop 240 SPOH

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

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

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

2001 AT-502B-34AG PRICE REDUCED 8000 TT AF&E, One owner & owner flown.

0 since new spars & paint. 0 SHSI, 2000 SGBI, 1750 since FCU O/H, 0 since prop O/H, Fresh comprehensive annual. New: Glass & windows, forward 2 belly skins, (rear new last year), fuel header tank & lines, seat belts & seat covers, gear bolts, control bearings, cam-locks & receptacles.

Factory heat & air, Lowered booms, 602 oil cooler, Side load fuel, G4 w/flow control & L7, Fast-Start, CP-11’s, Weath-Aero, Wingman, Breckenridge 12 vane spreader. $500K Call 662-822-3204

2011 AT-502B, N2016F, -34, approx.

3000 hrs TT, Smoker, 3” Bottom Load, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP11 Nozzles, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, & Wingman....$590,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213

1978 AT-301 - 4700 hours remaining on wing spars, 1180 on engine, complete strip & paint, fresh annual, new leading edge skins, new nose ribs, new side panels, new zoos fastners, new lane brake, new pump, new fuel lines, new carburetor heat cable, new prop cable, too much to list! $135,000 or trade for ? Call Curt at 320-583-8812 for more info.

1997 AT-602-60 N5096NNight work l i g h t s , s m o ke r, b o t to m l o ad f u e l , wingman, AC and heat, SATLOC Bantam GPS, HSI performed with sale. ENGINE: PT6 - 60 Tot al engine and air fr ame time: 7500 hrs CT blades, vane ring, and segments: 1100 hours New fuel co n tro l l e r PRO P: 15 0 h o u r s si n ce overhaul and new blades WINGS: spar cap replacement completed at 6800 hours$550,000 Contact Office: (870) 655-8330Cell: (870) 623-2312Email: emptypocketsflying@yahoo.com 2011 AT-802A, 2600 TTSN, PT6A-65AG, wingman, Bantam/flow, S.P. fuel. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net

2012 AT-802, 2300 TTAF&E, PT6A-65AG, 0- Covington Hot, dual cockpit, G-4/flow, com, wingman. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ my m c t c . n e t .19 97 AT- 5 02B , 3 8 0 0 TTSN, New PT6A-34AG, Bantam, flow, S.S. booms. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net

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1977 AT-301, 7161TT, 1195 SMOH Covington (cylinder 74/80 or better), Spark Caps done 6895, SATLOCK 99.5, SP Fuel, R Boom Shutoff, SS Boom, CP-11 Nozzles. For more information call Craig at 620-873-5191 1990 AT-502, SN 502-0080, TTAF-11221, PT6A-15AG Engine TT-12607, Fresh HSI, annual & paint job . Wing spars due in 6780 hrs. Satloc Bantam w/ G4 screen, Load Hawg, A/C, CP Flat Fan, Smoker. $360,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389 2007 AT-802A, PT6A-67AG, SATLOC Bantam, radio pkg., smoker, factory heat & air, fresh hot & annual. Call for pricing.

Rick Stone 800-441-2964

2012 AT-502B, N502WC - For Sale or Lease, 952 hrs TTSN E&A, 2-inch spray system, streamlined drop boom system w/38 nozzles, 2-inch bottom loading valve, Transland special 38-inch wide gate 500-gal fiberglass hopper, pump shut-off valve, 3-color polyurethane paint finish, 3-blade constant speed reversing Hartzell propeller, 250-amp starter-generator, electrically operated high lift flaps w/aileron droop, night flight package – strobes, nav, inst., nose mounted landing lights, 170-gal fuel tanks, A/C, Lane electric pump brake & adj. fan, Garmin SL40 Comm w/Garmin 326A transponder/encoder, CP-09 poly/ stainless straight stream nozzles, VG’s, 3-inch loading system reduced to 2-inch drybreak, smoker, bleed air heater, Satloc G4 w/flow control Call Ward Combs 402871-0039 or wacii@prestox.com 1994 AT-802A, 9900 TTSN, PT6A-65 AG, M3/flow, com, std gate, CP’s. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net 2008 AT-502B, 2700 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, Bantam/flow, Hatfield S.P. fuel. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net

2012 AT-504, 720 TT, Crop Hawk, Single Point Fuel, VHF Radio, Transponder, AgNav GPS, Damm System, 3 inch Loading System, October Annual, $815,000 For more information call Bill Dare at 928346-1447

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

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

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

1987 AT-400A, PT6A-20, Low hours, Intel flow, Bantam SATLOC, A/C, Windshield washer, smoker. Call Ken Russell at 806946-8048 or 806-965-2624

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

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

1991 AT-502B, 9400 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, spar completed, Bantam/flow, com. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net

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

2014 AT-502B -34AG, 1170TT, SATLOC B A N TA M W I T H I N T E L L I F LOW, 3 ” BOTTOM LOAD, AIR AND HEAT, SHADIN FUEL FLOW, LANE FAN/BRAKE, SMOKER, HOPPER RINSE, KAWAK THROTTLE QUAD, VG’S, SINGLE POINT FUEL, RADIO PACKAGE, STORM CUTTERS. VERY NICE AIRPLANE LIKE NEW! $795,000 CALL STEVE 620-356-4528 OR CHRIS 806922-5856

2001 AT-402A, PRICE REDUCED. 5388 TTAE, 0 Hot, Fresh Annual, Hatfield fuel, Wingman, Lane Brake, Del norte, Flow control $280,000 For more information call 501-940-6620 or 870-552-3474 1976 AT-301 S/N 0030, TT4736, P&W 1340 0 SOH, 12P40-211 Prop O SOH, 126 gals fuel, Flagger, Smoker, SATLOC Lite Star II. This Aircraft has had a fresh Annual Inspection and is ready to work. $75,000 or OBO. For more information call Robert Eisele at 307-672-3421 or 307752-4421. Bighorn Airways, Inc. www. bighornairways.com 2016 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) Avión nuevo, Aire Acondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable(Lane), 170 Galones de conbus tible , GPS Satloc Bantam con Intelliflow, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Disponible en, Marzo. Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320

1995 AT-502B 10,336 TTAF, Wing Spar Replaced 1-3-2012 7886 hours, Engine PT6-15AG S/N 14265, 10,336 TT, Prop o/h 7-13-2013, M-3 w/ Flow Control, Load Hawg, CP, Smoker, Heat & AC, Led light Spreader, Electric fan Brake, Hydraulic flaps, $350K Call Gary at 662-229-8095 2008 AT-802A-0305, N4221S with PT6A67AG, 3131.2 TTAFE, Cockpit air and heat, Smoker, Flagman, Hopper Rinse System, Night Working Lights and Turn Coordinator. $975,000 Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.

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

2000 AT-502B, 6650 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, Bantam/G-4 screen/flow Cascade inlet.

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

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

2010 AT-602/60AG, 2,200 TTAF&E, NDH, FRESH ANNUAL AND HIS, $725,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 1999 AT-802A, PT6A-65A, with 250 hours since Covington light OH, 500 hr. engine warranty, SL 40 com, Wingman, G4/Flow, $725K Very nice AT-802A, please no trades. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net.

1999 AT-602, PT6 -65AG GMBV, 3300 TT, AC/Heater, Aluminum booms, CP-09’s, brass check valves, boom center section T-filter, L Boom shut off, 3” loading, Hatfield gate, Agrinautics pump, fan brake, inline filter, Hopper rinse kit, roof turn windows, smoker, Satloc G4, L7 lightbar, IntelliFlow controller, 292 Gallon fuel tanks, Shadin Fuel Flow monitor, Single point fuel, LED nose lights with pulse, retractable landing lights, turn lights, DAAM monitor, Mode C transponder, 2x VHF, HF, UHF, Artificial horizon, turn coordinator, HC-B5MP -3F prop with 350 hrs, New tires, front and back, Stainless steel right hand step, Overhaul starter generator, No damage history. Call Matt at 204-735-2258 for more information on this aircraft.

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8,0 0 0 hrs T T, - 60, smoker, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, dual single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, MVP 50 Panel, bottom load, spreader, fresh HSI & annual.....$525,000 For more information call 870-295-6213 AT-402, 6580 TTSN, New PT6A-34AG, KY96A com, S.S spray, VG’s, Bantam/flow, $500K no trade. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net 2010 AT- 602/60AG, 2,000 TTAF&E, CLE AN, FRE SH AN N UAL, SATLOC , $795,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2016 AT-502XP, 867HP PRATT PT6A-140, RESERVE YOUR POSIITON $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2009 AT-602, 3520 TTSN, PT6A-60AG, Bantam/flow, 10 “Hyd. gate, wingman, com, $740K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net.

AT-402A, 3700 TTSN, PT6A-34AG, 4200 TT, 0-Since Light OH Covington, Bantam/ flow. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net 1998 AT-602. S/N 602-0522, 9449.4 TTE&P. PT-60AG 252 SHSI, 2.5 since nozzles and borescope, new filters & batteries. 3850 hrs remaining on spar.

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

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

Rick Stone 800-441-2964 AT-402, 7300 TTSN, New PT6A-34AG, fresh factory wing spar, Bantam GPS/flow.

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

1994 AT-502B, N6039S, approx. 10,955 TTAF&E, -34AG TT 18,700, Smoker, Air, VG’s, Stainless Steel Booms, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP Nozzels, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, 0 SHSI, & Fresh Annual....$400,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213

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

2016 AT-401B, Motór Radial Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1,(“0” Horas desde Reparación Mayor), Hélice AG200-2, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigablilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Junio de 2016. $461,000. Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320

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

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

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

For more information call 870-295-6213 2013 AT-802A, 1300 TTSN, PT6A-65AG, 0-Covington Hot, wingman, G-4/flow, 10” gate, For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net.

2003 AT-802A, N319BM, 3508 hrs TT, 1 hr since prop overhaul, 1 hr since HSI, 1 hr since Annual, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, red and white paint, M3 SATLOC w/Flowcontrol, dual bottom load, Shadin fuel flow......$730,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213

2015 AT-502B-3027 N3078T -34AG. F.T.O. cockpit heater, Lane electric fan and brake, 3” bottom load, S/S camlocs, RCA attitude gyro, L/H landing light, 234 gal. fuel. Extended P & W warranty.Call for pricing. Rick Stone 800-441- 2964.

Qualifies for P & W $35,000 cash rebate!

AT-301A, 5480 TTSN, 150 SMOH on geared Covington, smoke, winglets, com, GPS, $145K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net

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

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

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2007 AT-602 -60AG, TTAF&E 3300, M3, Wingman, Lane Fan and Brake, Fresh Annual and HOT, $625K. Call Brandon at 318-303-3147.

2013 AT-502B Dealer maintained, owner flown. 1790 hrs total time, no damage history. Will consider trade for late model 602 or Brave. Paul Bruton 979-541-7864 2000 AT-602-0568, N9125P, PT6A-60AG 6,490.0 hours SNEW/300 hours SOH CT Blades, Airframe 6,490.0 hours/Zero S SPAR CAPS/Zero S AFT Fuselage Section-All Factory Repair, Propeller 300.0 hours SNEW, SATLOC M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/strobes Annual/Hot Section Date of Sale, Yellow/Blue Paint, $550,000 Call George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 or 409794-2352 . Fax: 409-794-2958

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

1998 AT-502A-0496 *PRICE REDUCED* N1224W, PT6A-45R 4,140.0 hrs SMOH, Airframe 9,877.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 963.0 hrs SMOH, TSHS 625.0 hrs, Satloc M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/ Strobes, Annual/Hot Section Date of Sale, White/Red Fire Paint, $450,000 OBO Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 / 409-794-2352 Fax: 409-794-2958

1992 AT-502A-0166, *PRICE REDUCED* N1539X, PT6A-45R 2,515.0 hrs SMOH, Airframe 6,240.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 2,515.0 hrs SNEW, TSHS 50.0 hrs, Satloc Bantam, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse Lights/ Strobes, Annual/Hot Section Date of Sale, White/Red Fire Paint, $425,000 OBO Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 / 409-794-2352 Fax: 409-794-2958 2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER $695,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401

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

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

1992 AT- 401,Asking$198,000,6540 TTAF,440 SMOH by Younkin, 22D40 Hydromatic w/AG-200 blades. Tanis Oil Heater, Pacific Oil Cooler, Oversized Air Hawk tires 29x11-10 stc’d, AirStar 99 GPS, Crop Hawk, 5 blade Weathaero pump, Smoker, CP03 Nozzles, New Diaphragms, New Champion Plugs, Air Conditioning, SS Tank float W/cockpit indicator, Dry Spreader, 2 new spareCylinders, spare complete exhaust,new spare Alt, 50 gal of oil, just completed eddy current and PropAD, Allprop tools and eddy current special tools included. More spare parts included,NO Corrosion, Extra Clean Aircraft! Ready to Go! Aircraft is currently working. Located In Caldwell, KS Contact Darrel at 402-269-7076 or if no answer Scott at 402-746-4078 or 402-746-3550 2016 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213

1993 AT-402. N9165C. 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 0 SHOT by LD Blake, Hartzell prop (see spec sheet), Annual due 8/1/16, 9800 hr spar caps by AT installed at 7323.5 by AT, rep. due at 17,123.5 TTA, new hopper installed by AT at 7323.5 TTA, new main gear legs and axles installed at Hobbs: 1107.6, new tail gear installed at Hobbs: 1568, five blade fan, electric brake, Aluminum booms, SATLOC M3, flow control, A/C, single point fuel. $345,000. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends

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

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

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

2013 AT-504. Clean, Canadian aircraft purchased for the 2014 season. Only 335 hrs total time airframe and engine.

SATLOC G4 with IntelliFlow, CP-09-3E nozzles, 3” bottom load, hopper rinse, Hatfield bottom load fuel, 234 gal fuel, smoker, VGs, PS Engineering Audio Panel with BlueTooth, Garmin Transponder with encoding Altimeter, Garmin VHF, Company FM, A/C, heat, Lane electric brake. $820,000. Shaun Kinniburgh 403223-8245 shaun@kinniburghspray.com

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

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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.

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

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.

AT- 4 02B: G o turbo. The AT- 4 02B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A-15AG turbine engine, of fer s impressive climb r ates and over all per formance. The AT- 4 02B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create prof its. 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.

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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 2016 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 Order your AT-802F Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com

1979 AT-301, 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344.

Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 987-2 25 0 o r o rd e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,500 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, RECENT HOT & ANNUAL, $1,100,000.00, Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401 2015 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401

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Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com 2011 AT-602. N6005R. 3000 TTAF&E-60.

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

1976 A g -Wa g o n C- A 18 8 B , 6 , 0 59 TT Airframe, 440 hrs Engine SMOH (Continental), Prop Hartzell PHC-C3YFIRF 1,729 TT 440 SMOH, Hydraulic spray system, Dropped Stream Line Stainless Booms and Flight/Line FL-760 radio.

Contact Russ Stocker 530-908-1512 or rlstocker@earthlink.net. $105,000.00

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by GE factory, Satloc M3 GPS, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, 39 CP-111T nozzles, single point fuel, Agrinautics spray pump, 5 blade pump drive, King KY 196 comm transceiver, South Dakota tax paid, call for complete details. Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605853-2497.

1965 Cessna 182H, N2302X, AF 1722.6, Engine TT 1922.6, 22.6 hrs SMOH, 0470R Continental Motors Engine, 230hp, HP McCauley Prop 22.6 hrs SMOH, 62 gallon fuel tanks, Garmin 250 XL, Bendix King Radio 155 with Com & Transponder. Call Chip or Joy at 800 736 7654 for more information on this aircraft.

AT-401: 5600 TT, 150 SMOH R1340-AN2 geared P&W by Tulsa, 150 SPOH Ham Std 23D40-31/7035A-9, Otter blades, 2” SS spray system, bottom load, 38” Transland gate, 74 amp alternator, elec. operated high lift flaps w/ aileron droop, windshield washer, Tanis oil heater, Satloc M3 w/ Flow Control, A/C, right boom shut off, 400 gal hopper, 126 gal fuel w/ bottom load, smoker flagger, CP nozzles, Lane fan and brake, clean northern airplane.

Call Mike at Sky Tractor 800-437-5319

1977 Cessna 340A, Air frame TT 2987, L and R engine TT 2987, L and R prop TT 2987, TSOH Engines and props 373.7, Garmin 750, Garmin 650, Aspen Primary Flight Display, Garmin 796, Dual Transponders, Coupled Auto Pilot, TCAS, Altitude Preselect, Synthetic Vision, GPS Steering (nice feature), Full RAM IV 325 HP & GW increase, 163 gallon fuel, No damage history, Nice! $295,000 Call Chip or Joy at 800 736 7654 for more information on this aircraft.

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

1965 Cessna 172F Perfect Parts/Loader runner aircraft! Make: Cessna Model: 172F Ye ar b uil t : 1965Re gis tr atio n: N5556RPrice: US$ 28,950 Airframe: 2520 TT Useful Load 911 lbs. Toe brakes both sides Electric flaps Rotating Beacon Taxi and landing lights Panel lights Engine: 2520 SNEW Continental O-300-D, Compressions at annual 74-78-77-76-74-78Perfect 180 conversion candidate! Avionics: KMA 20 Audio Panel KLX 135A GPS Comm Narco MK 12D Nav/Comm KT 76 Transponder Flight Com 403 mc intercom Dual Push to talk Exterior: Overall white with Red and black trim. Shows great! Rated 7 out of 10Interior:Tan cloth seats, Nice clean interior Rated 5 out of 10Inspection Status: Complete Original Logs Since New Annual inspection due Sept. 2016Dry climate owned and operated Minor damage history: Bird strike right wing, all affected skins replaced. Evidence of light hail on some skins. Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1976 C e s s n a C-18 8 , B o n a i r e 55 0 co nve r s i o n , T T S N 6241.1, E n g i n e IO-550D23 479.2 since factory new, Prop 277 TSOH, Annual inspection complete October 2014, Equipped with Comm, Mode C, UHF, Satloc Airstar, Crophawk 7, Stainless steel booms with CP nozzles, Spray ready. Call Dave @204-870-2828 or email dae @ jonair.com for more information on this aircraft.

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

1973 CESSNA 188B, N5647G, A/F TT 4020, Continental O-470R Engine, 230 HP, Prop Time 394.8, SEE ONLINE SPEC SHEET FOR DETAILS, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

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

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

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 6000 TTAF, 625 TTeng, 550 TTprop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. $125,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

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

1975 Cessna ag-truck, 5294 TT, 191since factory overhaul, 854 SPOH, Hyd pump, Super booms, CP-11 nozzles, SATLOC Airstar, Smoker and Flagger. $120,000 Call 940-585-9359

1966 Pawnee spray plane, 12275TT, 1050 SMOH, Hutch wing & fuselage, spring steel gear, spreader box & Trac Map available at extra cost. $59,900 OBO. Call Patricia 903-571-0116 or email eastexflying@ gmail.com

Dromader M-18A Turbine Airframe for sale. No engine.

4796TT. Contact Riceland Aviation 337824-1567 or email ricelandav@aol.com Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 agairupdatemarketplace.com

Piper 196 0 H utcherson Pawnee, O 470 R Continental Constant speed, low time, cream puff must see to appreciate! This aircraft was bought new by the original owner. Best cash offer! Call Joe at 918-704-0308

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE(400 HP) 7642 Total Time/ 388 since Overhaul e n g i n e/ 0 s i n ce O ve r h a u l 3 b l ad e Propeller: 275 gal hopper, JAS Gate, Agrinautics pump and fan, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with AFC check valves and CP nozzles, 2” lef t side load, improved hopper lid, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, com r adio, elec tric turn and bank, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and taxi and retractable night working lights, NEW Dyna Nav VEKTOR GPS, lef t entry step, good paint/tires/glass. Just had EXTENSIVE ANNUAL INSPECTION, aircraft in good condition. $160,000. Contact Johnston Aircr af t S er vice at 559 686 1794/ info@johnstonaircraf t.com / w w w. johnstonaircraft.com

Piper PA-36-285, 3254 TTAF Souther Field Aviation Inc. Turbine Conversion STC installed PT6A-20, 11662.5 TTE, 2138.6 SOH, SHSI 0.0, new Hartzell prop, fresh annual, new glass & tires, new Agrinautics pump, Lane elec. brake & Lane 4-blade fan, SS spray valve, load valve, SS spray plumbing tubes, SS boom and Tee boom, new paint. Contact Frankie Williams at Southfield Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 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

1975 PA-36-285, $400,000, Serial #367660014, Air Frame TT9440, Engine PT6A-20 “0” SOH Propeller “0” SNEW, New Spars, New Paint, Glass, Tires, Fresh Annual, Aircraft Located in Yuma, AZ Owner is Larry Rose 760-427-2585 Contact Frankie Williams at Southfield Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

1981 PA36-300 Brave- 5086TT/ 1194 since new engine, 90 since top O/H 298 since new 2 blade propeller: 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump & fan, dropped Super booms, CP nozzles, 2” dual side load, 90 gal fuel, nav/strobe/ instrument/landing & taxi lights, com radio, Satloc Lite GPS, Crophawk flow meter, left entry step, good tires/glass and paint. Right wing has 3295hrs remaining on spar caps & left wing has 1400hrs remaining on spar caps $95,000 Call Russ 530-908-1512

1976 Piper Brave 400: Well Maintained PA-36-285 (400 Johnston Conversion).

5000 TT, 800 SMOH, 800 SPOH, 200 since bottom end done, 800 since new spare caps & center section installed. Trimble GPS/moving map w/flow control, electric brake, VG’s, extended wing tips, commflip flop radio. Lots of extras! $140,000 OBO This is a good aircraft and a work horse. My favorite airplane to fly. Serious inquires email or call for details. Contact Brent at (719)220-0685 or bbarlow3@ yahoo.com

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1968 Cessna 150 time builder, 150h 5683TT 606SMOH, 78hrs on new muffler, rebuilt carb & mags, year old battery, KX125 nav com, AT 150 transponder & 850 encoder, Garmin 296 color gps in panel mt. pm 1000 intercom, ptt both yokes new carpet, Oct. annual $19,500 Call Kirk @ 501-977-6412

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

Contact Shelton Souther at Souther Crop Spraying 912-592-5334 or 912384-6466

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

1947 Piper PA-12, TT 7922, Lyc. O-320 A2B TT 3109, SMOH 343, Sensenich M 74 DM-0-56 Prop, Clev W&B, New Headliner, Large sealed struts, PA-18 Tail feathers, Fuselage & wings ceconite 101 Oct 83, MK-12 D King, Annualed Dec 2015. $35,000 Call Jeannette Wood 910-8752794 or Richard Wood 910-476-0002

1973 500 Gallon M601-E11TTAF: 9500 TSO H: 26 0 0 TSPO H:26 0 0 - Engine borescope satisfactory (engine is hot and high)-2 brand new batteries still in boxes-engine auto startup limiter-Time left on wing spars: 2000 approx-Wing spar inspection (eddy current) Good-ServAero tailwheel-cp’s-Agrinautics pump with lane brake and air tractor 5 blade ground adjustable fan-VG’s-Zee heat and air conditioner-Satloc Airstar with Aerial ace flow control.-Dry spreader-Inertial reel HarnessContact Matt at 208-8679586 or mgaddis75@gmail.com

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

Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218

1969 Piper PA-25-235,1203 SMOH, 2000 TBO, 7973TT, 1973 TT since complete refurbish in 1993, all AD’s complied with, hangared, 28 volt, night working lights, spray & dry equip, new lite star gps, 2 oil coolers, STC’d modified exhaust, exceptional corrosion free condition. $72,0 0 0. 520 -251-1577

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) Turbines Inc Conversion - 6450TT/ EITHER 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20 engine with 362 since HSI OR 4509 since O/H engine with 0 since HSI, 72 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, comm radio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $280,000 with the 3000 hour engine, or $260,000 with the 4500 hour engine. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com / www. johnstonaircraft.com Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 987-2 25 0 o r o rd e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478 - 987-2 25 0 o r o rd e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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525 Gal Goering Conversion Thrush S2R. O Since complete refurb. 400 SHSI, 0 SMOH Gearbox, New Thrush factory lower spar caps, 200 Gallon fuel, E.I. Instruments, Satloc M3 with Intelliflow, Stainless dropped spray system, THRUSH FACTORY METAL TAIL, Bluetooth, Nav, Comm, Motorola Business band, Xpndr, SS Artificial horizon, Cool Seat, VG’s, Servo’s, Too much more to list, call me and I’ll tell you the rest. 806-269-1230

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

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

1980 AYRES S2R-T34, $400,000, DC 400 Gal, Air Frame TT5014 Hrs, Engine PT6A-34AG TT 5014, 1813 SMOH, HARTZELL PROP 1772 TSNEW 135 SMOH, VG’S, Wing Extensions, Smoker, SS BOOMS, Strobes, LANES Electric Brake, 5 Blade Adj. Fan, 192 Gal Fuel, Windshield Washer/Wiper, Fabric Tail. Contact Frankie Williams at Southfield Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

1999 Ayres Turbo Thrush N760BF G10154, 6008 Hrs. TTAF, 1150 Hrs. TTSN, 1150 Engine hrs. since Cam, 1150 Prop hrs. since O/H with New blades, Standard Gauges, Transponder, VHF Radio, A/C, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Smoker, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, 1150 hrs. on Spar Caps Replaced, Guia GPS & Flow Control, $525,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or bruceandrews62@ gmail.com 1978 Thrush S2R T-34, Lots of extras! $280K Call Donald at 361-920-2305 for details.

2013 Thrush Aircraft, N762BF G10-177, 630 hrs. TTAF, 630 hrs. TTSN, Engine 630 hrs. since Cam, Prop 630 hrs., MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS with Flow Control, AgNav, VHF Radio, Transponder, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, $825,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229725-5135 or bruceandrews62@gmail.com

2006 Thrush S2R-T34, N3067X (Revised 7 Oct 2015), SN T34-278, 5400 TT, Fresh Annual at time of sale. P&W PT6A-34AG Engine SN PCE-PH0376, Total Time 5400 Very clean well maintained aircraft! Last hot section insp. 24 Oct 2014 by Air Repair at 4827 hrs. Small duct assy sent to Dallas Airmotive for repairs & blade stretch test performed. Vane ring replaced with P&W Vane Ring.Hartzell Prop Mod HC-B3TN-3D, SN BUA30645. 5400 hrs Total Time. Last OH by Mem Prop 3795 hrs 1 Nov 2012.Last IRAN 15 Oct 2014

by Mem Prop at 4827 hrs. Aircraft also equipped with a WeathAero fan, Air/ Heat, LED strobes/nav lights, Load Hawg, Smoker, Satloc Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control, Single point fuel, Agrinautics pump & valve, Spray booms, CP nozzles, Spreader. Call Danny Lowery at Air Repair, Inc. Phone: 662-846-0228, Fax: 662-8430811, www.AirRepairInc.com

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

2011 Thrush 510P FOR SALE 1750 TT, Fresh Hot Section inspection, Satloc w/ flow control, Bottom load fuel, leading edge lights, Elec. Fan brake, VG’s, and More! Call ASI JET for more pictures and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraftcheck us out at ASIJET. COMor give us a call at 952-941-6255

1998 Thrush 510P S2R-T34Airframe Approx. 8300 hours TTApprox.1900 hours remain on Wing Spar Engine: PT6 - 34AG250 Hours Since Hot Section Equipment: Satloc Bantam GPS with Intelliflow Bottom Load Fuel Load Hawg LED Strobes Becker Com radio Garmin GMA 240 Audio Panel Lane Electric Fan Brake Hopper rinse Smoker Air conditioning (new in 2012)Inspection status: Sold with a Fresh Annual New Paint and Panels in 2012Wing Spar Eddicurrent due in 380 Hours. Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

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

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

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

Asking $155,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806258-7220 or email whiteface@wtrt.net

2012 THRUSH S2R-T34, N30538, Fresh annual complete & available 12/20/2015, 900 TT, Sprayer-510 gallon - Stainless Booms, CASCADE PT-6 balanced long mount, Pressure Cowl, 14 inches longer mount, Leading Edge Light (LED), Garmin GTX-327 Transponder, GARMIN GTR-225 COMM, CP11 Nozzles, SATLOC - G4 GPS, Intelliflow, AC/HEAT, Hopper Rinse Tank, 228 fuel, MVP-50T, VG’s, Winglets, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel. $785K Call Cory Johnson at 870-930-4555

1996 Thrush S2R G10DC: Approx. 6700 TTAF, TPE331-10 with1700hrs SOH, Dual cockpit, Satloc G4 w/Flow, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, elec. fan brake, Landing lights, and More! Aircraft located in Australia, containership/importation included! $449,000 Call ASI JET AG Division for pictures and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer!

Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET. COM, give us a call! 952-941-6255 Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection Call 478-9872250 www.agairupdatemarketplace.com

1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super/400Airframe: A p p r o x . 4 5 5 0 h o u r s T T E n g i n e/ Prop e lle r :1550 H o ur s Since S up e r Conversion to Garrett -1Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3750 Hours TT, 980 SMOH approx.

350 hours Since new Blades Equipment: Bantam GPS with new X3 screen400 Gallon Hopper Single Point Fuel Fuel Flow Meter Air conditioning Smoker Hopper Rinse Five Blade Pump Aluminum Booms Comm Radio Dual Landing light NAV lights Strobe lights Wiper/washer Mesh seat Inspection status: Annual Due 4/2016Refurbished exciter box installed 10/2015Call Tom Ashenfelter at ASI Jet 952-941-6255

1993 510 Thrush with -10 Garrett. $273,000...... 7541TT, 3093 since CAM, 1151 SHSI, 755 SPOH, 600 left on wings, G4 w/ flow control. Dual single point fuel, fuel flow meter, air condition/heat, dual side load, FastStart, Good shape/solid bird. Call 478-244-7430 or 478-244-1446.

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

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

Cascade inlet conversion, Dual cockpit, Bantam with Flow control, Winglets, Air conditioner, VG’s, Smoker, Lane fan brake, and More! Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

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

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

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2011 AT-502B, N2016F, -34, approx. 3000 hrs TT, Smoker, 3” Bottom Load, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP 11 Nozzles, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, & Wingman ........................................................................................ $590,000 2010 AT-802, N422BR, approx. 2375 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/G4 controller, G4 w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI .................................................. $1,000,000

2003 AT-802A, N319BM, -67, 3508 hrs TT, 1 hr since prop overhaul, 1 hr since HSI, 1 hr since Annual, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, red and white paint, M3 Satloc w/Flow control, dual bottom load, Shadin fuel flow . $730,000

1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10-125, 7446 TT, 4450 TT engine since cam, 4760 T & S hours remaining on spar caps, 640 hrs. remaining on caps, Hartzell propeller 813 hours SMOH, 2280 hrs. since last hot section, Air Conditioning/Collins Air, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable/Lane, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Ag Nav Flow Control, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, New Paint, Stainless Steel Camlocs, $350,000 Call for additional info on spar caps. Will upgrade for additional fee. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@gmail.com 2004 Thrush 550 -45, 3927 TT Airframe, 3837 SOH -45, HSI Feb. 2015, VG’s, Amsafe system, Hatfield auto fuel shutoff, Satloc M3. Call 605-350-4536

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

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

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1997 Thrush S2R G10, 4987TT, 466 SCAM by CD, Turbomaxx Crossover duct, SATLOC Bantam w/flow control, A/C, smoker, REABE hopper quantity gauge, AMSAFE Airbag seatbelts. $485,000.

Contact Kyle Scott 970-867-8414

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

1997 AT-602, N602AM, approx. 8,000 hrs TT, -60, smoker, M3 w/Flowcontrol, dual single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, MVP 50 Panel, bottom load, spreader, fresh HSI & annual.............................................................. $525,000 1994 AT-502B, N6039S, approx. 10,955 TTAF&E, -34AG TT 18,700, Smoker, Air, VG’s, Stainless Steel Booms, M3 w/ Flow control, CP Nozzles, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, 0 SHSI, & Fresh Annual .............................................. $400,000 Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

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Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment.

Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

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Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

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.

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

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

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

New 2016 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2016 Deliveries available now. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255 WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net

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

The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com Several PT6A-34/510 Thrushs for sale.

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

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1974 S2RG5/525(Goering Garrett-5 conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/ instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., SATLOC M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/ tires/glass/fabric, NEW Serv Aero Tail MODIFICATION with NEW FABRIC and PAINT!PRICE REDUCED! $325K JAS 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com 1991 Thrush S2R. S/N R1340-028, 4068 TTA, GE factory overhauled Walter M601E-11 s/n 872015 (750 hp hot & high) installed by Premier Turbines at 332 TT, 3 blade Avia prop, Satloc M3 GPS, King KX 155 VHF radio, business band radio, A/C, single point fuel, enlarged 230 gal fuel, South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-8713833 or 605-853-2497.

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

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

R44, SATLOC M3 touch screen, simplex spray system, main rotor blades due 2017, engine 500 SMOH, most other fatigue life part +1600 hrs remaining.

Comes with goose neck trailer with fuel tank, and blade supports. Call Dean at 920-205-5900

1976 58TC Baron, Air Frame TT 4424.2, L and R Engine TT 4424.2, L and R Prop TT 4424.2, TSOH Engines 653.1, TSOH Props 46.1, Garmin 430, Collins Microline, Aspen Primary Flight, Display, Coupled Century IV Autopilot, Altitude Preselect, Synthetic Vision, GPS Steering (nice feature), Centex Performance upgrade 325 HP & GW increase, Fresh paint and interior, Nice, $225,000. Call Chip or Joy at 800-7367654 for more information on this aircraft.

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2005 ROBINSON R-44 RAVEN II - 1521.3 Hrs, N466EL, NDH, Simplex Spray System, SATLOC Bantam GPS, Auto Cal Flow Control, Garmin 430, DAV Clock, ELT, Transponder, KY196, Intercom, Annual April 2015, New Blades, Ground Handling Wheels. Completely Rigged Out for Spraying; Very Efficient, Low Over Head, AERIAL MONEY MAKER! $270,000 w/o Isolair 4500 Dry System/Seeder.

Contact Ely Ag Helicopters 918-605-1037 or 918-605-1038

Miscellaneous A/C Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome.

PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500

2000 Maule M7-420AC. 287 TT airframe.

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

Transland UH-1 spray booms with center section, all hangars and braces new, never installed. Stainless, Serial# 0007, Cat# 56702. $8,000 Please contact Sam @ 319-239-2304 Looking for a spreader to fit a 25 inch gate on an AT-402. Call Ryan 701-360-7926.

Two sets of complete Micronairs & booms.

One set was on a 502 & the other was on a 802. Small set has 10 units & big set has 12 units plus one spare unit per set.

Will sell separate or together. $9,000 for small set and $11,000 for big set.

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

Charleston, MS.Call Chris 662-515-8391 Transland Deep Throat Spreader Part # 22118 Serial # 0001. Purchased with intention to fit to Cresco Aircraft, never used. Dimensions are approx 630mm x 300mm at Intake and approx 2100mm across at Outlet. As stated this Spreader is Brand New but given its Country of Origin we are only seeking around 50% of new price. Asking price is $3000 US. Freight costs must be considered. Call 0273075850 or email graeme@southair. co.nz TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H E L P YO U !!! E XC E L L E N T PR I C E S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559 686 1794/ parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360, Ask for our catalog.

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

20 03 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i th Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 1000 Engine Management System, Vision Microsystems Inc. Chronometer, Vision Microsystems Inc. Air Temperature, Vision Microsystems Inc. Fuel Level Monitoring System, GNC 250 GPS Com, Garmin 496, ZAON XRX Collision Avoidance System, Amera King AK-451 406 MHZ ELT. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.

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

Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-6425777 or tsa@702com.net Let us help you meet increasingly stringent precision application demands. Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com

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

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Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. In business for over 30 years. Customers from coast to coast. Spreaders and Accessories. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” we now have a 38” 13 vane in stock ready to ship . Call us for all of your spreader needs. We do repairs on all models. 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.

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

TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale.

Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Custom Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance.

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Engine R985, R134 0 and R134 0 Geared Engines new overhauled in stock. All engines new chrome in cylinders and new pistons. Overhauled by Younkin Aviation Inc, Arkansas FAA Approved Repair Station. Ken or Greg,479-8393945. Been in business since 1957. www. younkinaviation.com Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG, 4272.2 TTSNEW, 0 since power section IRAN

by Prime Turbines, O/H CLS and OS governors, new #6 bearing, fresh hot section inspection, overhaul vane ring, O/H SED, fresh accessory gear box inspection, O/H HPFP by Kansas Aviation, FCU 430 since over haul by Kansas Aviation, fresh bench check, new ignition leads, certified test cell run by Prime Turbines, complete logs. $350,000 Call 903-748-9579 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 ENGINE & PROP, PZL ASZ-621R-M18 247TT, Factory overhaul 5/2003 TSMOH 818. Hamilton Standard 23E50 Prop, TT UNK, overhauled 05/2007 AD 81-13-06 CW 03/09 208 TSOH, MAKE AN OFFER, Contact Frankie Williams at Southfield Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 Honeywell TPE331 -1 thru -10 engines and accessories available. Contact David Finley at 972-248-3108 X 213 / dfinley@ turbineair.com or Rick Forbes at 972248-3108 X 302 / rforbes@turbineair. com for details.

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

Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $55,000 Call 308-3685556 P r at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 Fo r S a l e ! *FIREWALL FORWARD FOR Ag Cat* Engine has 1068.8 SMOH, Prop has 2078.8 SMOH, Includes all accessories; cowling, engine, prop, logbooks and paperwork.

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

Removed for turbine conversion. Clean, nice running engine. $46,000. Contact Dean L. McClain at AG FLYERS INC. 307532-4744 or email agflyers@embarqmail. com Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, 266 hrs SMOH. Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000.00 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE41708, TSO 2816, Outright Fresh HSI/Repair. 30 days, For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com

Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50555, TSO 2693, 3000 CR build. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com

Garrett TPE-331-10-511M , 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718 or 979-533-1720 Day or night

Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50818, TSO, 0, EOS OH, For pricing call Paul at 817-354 -2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com

JJetset Airmotive: PT6A-27,P-50935, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com

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

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PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”.

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

Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 CO M P L E T E F I R E WA L L F O RWA R D WALTER M601E-11 CONVERSION KIT INCLUDING ENGINE AND PROPELLER. Engine and Propeller must be overhauled. $45,000 - Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, e-mail at info@ johnstonaircraft.com, or fax at 559-6869360.

NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 PT6A-34AG, 980 TTSN, FRESH HOT SECTION, PRATT WARRANTY $350,000; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 Firewall forward, Geared 1340 & Otter Prop for sale. 900 SMOH, 340 since bottom end done, 340 SPOH & new blades.

Very strong engine. Asking $55,000 OBO. Contact Kirk at (719)688-2224 R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R985 AN 1/14BOHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.

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

850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com 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 Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com.

R-134 0, Zero Time Since Overhaul byCovington $64,500; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines AvailablePT6A-21 0 TSO;PT6A-135A NEW;PT6A-34AG NEW;PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul;PT6A-41 3196 TSO;PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO;PT6A-42 2066 TSO;PT6A65AG 314 TSNPT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light OverhaulPT6A65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light OverhaulPT6A-67AG 2851 TSNContact us for New Engine Prices.We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition.Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756 -7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138.

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

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

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Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com

Satloc M3 GPS, Used Satloc M3 with all parts (screen, antenna, CPU, cables and light bar). Selling for parts. $1,500 Call Cody at 662-803-0236 for more information.

etset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

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

Satloc Bantam GPS, Used Satloc Bantam with NEW Satloc G4 screen and NEW antenna. The CPU has been inspected

by Sky Tractor for annual updating and repairs. This is a complete working system with all cables, antenna, CPU, screen and light bar. $7,500 Call Cody at 662-8030236

Universal Turbine Parts2 ea PT6A-21 TSO 31907 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 02 ea PT6A135 TSO 2791, 30812 ea PT6A-135A TSO 0, 6533 ea PT6A-41 TSO 482, 2198, 29985 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0 (2), 2983, 3729, 41551 ea PT6A-50 TSO 01 ea PT6A-60A TSO 8821 ea PT6A-65AR TSO 43574 ea PT6A-65B TSO 0, 5796, 5827, 69783 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0, 4251, 46001 ea PT6A114A TSO 0We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions. Please contact Joel at 334361-7853 or email jplake@UTPparts.com or Greg at 704-660-9999 or email greg. miller@UTPparts.com

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

Dave 204-870-2828 dave@jonair.com

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

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

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

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800437-5319 Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012.

Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com

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

2012 AT-802, PT6A-65 AG, 2450 TTSN, dual cockpit

2013 AT-802A PT6A-65AG wingman, 10”gate, Covington Hot 1400 TTSN 2011 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 2500 TTSN, 0- since Covington hot, wingman, Bantam/flow 1999 AT-802A, PT6A-65 AG 250 SLOH by Covington $725 K.

DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products assolid 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

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

Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com

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

2009 AT-602, PT6A-60AG, wingman, 10” gate, 0- since Covington hot, Bantam Set of AT-502B wings with 0 since Air Tractor spar.

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

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Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, P-50875, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com

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FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used.

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

Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com 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.

Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e 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 aircraft 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 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 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 Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights.

Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850380-6091.

New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com

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D e S p a i n C o l l e c t i o n C u s to m i z a b l e Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Stearman Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com New Ag Pilot Helmet for sale. Deluxe version, with comfort liner/ear seals, speakers, boom mic, and many extras. $900 firm, call Mike for details at 623332-2806 or email him at cepilot@ hotmail.com D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D E N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com

Operations For Sale Ag business for sale in Clinton, OK. Retiring after 40 yrs with a substantial client base. AT-301 and all loading/ mixing support equipment. Will stay with business as a consultant to help establish a relationship w/ current customers.

Contact Harold Griffith: 580-445-7013.

Central Aerial Application business for sale. Corn, soybean, cover crop seeding and pasture. Turn key, single plane operation on municipal airport including office, hangars, load pad and loading equipment, fuel tank, tools, forklifts and pickups. Experienced help. Consistent work provided by ag centers. Airplane not included. Email blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Central Aerial Application Business or fax to 478-352-0025 O w n e r/ O p e r a t o r l o o k i n g f o r a business opportunity in the mid west.

Currently running two turbine aircraft.

Family business w/ good equipment & experienced pilot s. For fur ther information email blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Owner/Operator or fax to 478-352-0025 Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506

Real Estate Arizona airpark home & hanger located at 2AZ1 in Salome, AZ 85348. Home built in 2008, 2190 sq-ft, many items to remain, hanger is 46’ X 48’ with a 44’ X 11.5’ bi-fold door. $300K OBO Recommended by Tim Steier of Blue Earth, MN 507-525-3068 or Richard Borden at 928-575-6105

Parts Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts.

Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317579-6666 or dromader@bycan-sellen.net PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer Rudder (covered) for Piper PA-25-235/25, in good condition - $750. New tail wheel springs for PA-25-235/250 -$140. Tail wheel numbers are 64901-005/ 6490104/ 64901-003/ 64901-02. Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Used Cleveland Wheels. 29 inch, 8.50X10, tail wheels, brake parts. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

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

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com Save money. Buy used. Parting out Air Tractor 402,502,602, Thrush, and Ag-Cat. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

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

530-735-6264

Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters.

See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TAIL w/ updates in EXCELLENT condition.

Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft. com Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559- 686 -9360, e-mail: par ts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail: agrinaut@cedarcity.net

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

D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.

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

Sky Tractor Supply 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order.

Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for.

Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com

Propellers 12D40: “0” TSOH, AG100-2 blades, Model #8041CPL Low time prop. $18,000 OBO. Call Alex at 731-571-7800

Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12; Call PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210924-5561 or email sales@dixieair.com 2D30-6101A12, 0 IRAN $12,50022D306533A12, 0 I R A N $12, 5 0 02 2D3 0 6533A 1 2 , 0 S O H $1 5 , 5 0 01 2D 4 0 6101A12, 1058 SOH $11,500012D40AG100-4S, 375 SOH $17,50022D40AG200 -2, 60 IR AN $20,50022D4 0 6533A12, 832 SOH $20,500HC-B3TN-3D / T10282N+4, 38 TT $29,000AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX, AgCat Sales/ Service/Parts since 1971. Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used, $CALL. Lane Aviation 888-995LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

Service Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service.

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

Call Now 1-800-441-2964 AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450 LINDLEY Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 FAA repair station for all ag equipment.

Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885

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

AUTHORIZED THRUSH SALES AND SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS DISTRIBUTOR

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

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Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 or Cell: 870-919-2317

Wanted to Buy Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 18 foot bumper pull trailer with 1000 gallon fuel tank, $3000. Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-225-8561

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

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

28 foot Gooseneck Mix Rig: 1500 gallons water, 800 fuel, 1 Inductor cone. $6000 Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-225-8561

Seat Wanted Ag Pilot / A&P seeking a reputable operation to become a part of the team.

821 TT, 805 TW, 545 AG, 52 Turbine.

Herbicide Application E xperience, Extensive Farm Background with Ground Rig Experience. 2016 PAASS attendance.

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High Time Pilot “Fixed Wing & Rotorcraft Rating” Looking For Seat Well experienced (many years, many cro p s , h e r b i ci d e’s , d r y m ate r i a l s , southwest, northwest, corn run) High time (thousands of hours: Turbine’s, PW’s and Garrett’s) pilot. No accidents or claims. Permanent or seasonal position considered. Email inquires to blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: High Time Pilot or fax to 478-352-0025 Looking for 2016 Seat, 9297.9 TT, 7674.2 Ag Time, 130.6 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine it does not matter. Resume available upon request. Call Cory at 507456-6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com Brazilian ag pilot looking for a job anywhere in the world. 8000 hours total time, 7500 agricultural tailwheel time. 5000 hours flown in AT-402, 502 and 802. BS in mechanical engineering.

Worked as Firefighter in AT-802 in Brazil.

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

Help Wanted S er vice Supp or t Technician J unge Control provides highly accurate fluid and dry ingredient measuring, mixing, and tracking systems for the agriculture chemical, and petroleum fuel industries.

Founded in 1979, Junge Control has shown strong, profitable performance annually. The ideal candidate will have proven manufacturing and field-service experience with computer equipment, test equipment, and machine controls.To apply, please email your resume to HR@ jungecontrol.com, and include “Service Support Technician” in the subject line.

To learn more about us visit w w w. jungecontrol.com.Position or www. classifieds.agairupdate.com Midwest Operation looking for an experienced pilot/manager for Eastern Colorado & Western Kansas. Good pay and Benefits available for qualified candidates. Please email Rob.Aslesen@ gmail.com with a resume and references.

Agri-Tech Aviation, Inc. is looking to fill a seat for the 2016 season and beyond. Our reputation is in the hands of our pilots so we expect high levels of professionalism from them and we treat them accordingly.

We are looking for a qualified pilot with turbine ag experience. Please email resume to jay@agritechaviation.com or call 515-961-4026 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience Medical issues require a 402-502 pilot for 2016 season and beyond at an established Midwest operator of 35 years. Good equipment, no travel. 350-450 hours from April to Sept. Experience required in turbine ag aircraft. Prefer 2000 hrs. total time & 1000 ag hrs. Please email resume to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: 402-502 Pilot Needed AT-802 Pilots needed for north central business. Must be qualified in the AT-802. Year round employment is a possibility for the right candidate.

Pay rate and year round employment depend on qualifications. Must have good references! Please email resume to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: North Central Business Looking for Pilots, or fax resume to 478-352-0025

Mechanics needed for north central business. Year round employment is a possibility for the right candidate. Pay rate and year round employment depend on qualifications. Must have good references!

Plea se email resume to blindads @ agairupdate.com, Subject: North Central Business Looking for Mechanics, or fax resume to 478-352-0025 Pilot for AT-602 and AT-802 needed for full time seat with year round work (may be able to rotate if occasional time off needed). Must have 300 hours in 602 and/or 802, and must be willing to travel.

Email resume and qualifications to Janice@ bsairinc.com or fax 229-838-6649 AT-802 and/or AT-502 pilot needed. Must have herbicide experience and preferably 802 time. Team player, willing to relocate.

Email resume or inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com RE: 802 / 502 Pilot Needed or mail to AgAir Update P.O Box 850, Perry GA 31069 Full Time position with year round oppor tunities. CDL with tanker and Hazmat preferred, but not required. Clean MVR and drug testing a must. Heavy travel with hotels and per diem, as well as 7 day work weeks. Email Janice@bsairinc.com or fax 229-838-6649 Full Time Chief Mechanic Position available in Arizona. Must be PT-6 and Helicopter experienced. Possible six figure income for the right person with the needed qualifications. Must have good references.

Please email to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Chief Mechanic, fax to 478352-0025, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 Immediate opening for helicopter pilot.

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

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

Helicopter pilot needed in Southern California, R44 & herbicide experience required, Year round work, Turbine fixed wing operation, Preference will be given with fixed wing turbine ag time. Send resume to agpilot620@yahoo.com Nor th Star Aviation Inc., located in Ulysses, KS is seeking applications for an A&P Mechanic. We specialize in Turbine powered Agricultural Aircraft. Applicant must be self-motivated, dedicated and willing to live in a small town. Some bene f it s include Health Insur ance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement and Bonus. Send resumes to northsa@pld.com A&P Mechanic needed for growing business. Super Cubs to Conquests.

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

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Advanced Aerial Guidance

Acorn Welding........................................ 33A Ag - Nav, Inc. ...................................... 3, 28A Agrinautics.............................................. 19A Airplane Services................................... 32A Air Repair............................................ 7, 11A Air Tractor Inc........................................... 5A American AgViation............................... 33A ASI Jet Sales............................................ 29A Auto-Cal.................................................. 28A Cascade Aircraft Conversions.............. 20A Collins Aircraft Dynamics, Inc............... 23A Covington Aircraft Engines................... 52A Custom Air.............................................. 16A Desser Tire & Rubber Co...................... 29A DynaNav................................................... 9A Electrode Aviation................................. 32A Farm Air Inc............................................ 47A FireBoss.................................................. 10A Flight Grip............................................... 33A Frost Flying............................................. 43A GE Aviation............................................. 30A Government Sales................................. 32A Gulf Coast Ag Aircraft SS....................... 49A Hershey Flying Service.......................... 26A J & C Enterprises, Inc............................. 44A JetSet Airmotive..................................... 33A Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc............... 39A

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L7 Lightbar

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• Access the G4 remotely through the Internet

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• Ability to receive job files from AgSync & Flight Plan Online

HQ Instant Data Push/Pull

Orsmond Aerial Spray Pty. Ltd............. 24A

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• Live view of any aircraft or asset

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• Nearest swath feature

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• Enter Section/Township/Range

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• Various weather layers including US & Canadian Radar and Wind

Schweiss Doors...................................... 32A

• Create, view, manage and send job files to any aircraft with a G4

Preferred Airparts................................. 50A Queen Bee Air Specialties.................... 17A

ServAero Engineering........................... 32A Sky Tractor Supply Co........................... 15A Southeastern Aircraft............................ 41A Souther Field Aviation, Inc.................... 49A Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers.......... 32A

www.Satloc.com 8444 N. 90th Street, Suite 130 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 USA

Phone: (480) 348-9919 Toll Free 800-247-3808

Thrush Aircraft Inc................................... 2A TracMap NZ LTD.................................... 23A Transland ............................................... 34A Tulsa Aircraft Engines........................... 26A

www.AgJunction.com

Turbine Conversions Limited............... 31A Universal Turbine Parts Div.................. 19A

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