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AT-802F Simulator

Rebuilding the fleet Aerial firefighting’s tool box NZ operators faced with heavy levy Shortened boom swath width predictions

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keep turning… in this issue VOLUME 34 NUMBER 3| MARCH 2016

A special section devoted to aerial firefighting and forestry AFF-07 From the SEAT AFF-08 Avialsa has only FTD Level II certified AT-802F

simulator in the world

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FlightSafety Int’l and Aeroglobo initiate a new era in training

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Aircraft Structural Inspection providing NDT inspections

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Senator John McCain to address aerial firefighting leaders Aerial Firefighting Int’l 2016 conference agenda Simplex Aerospace celebrates 70 years of aviation mission equipment innovation Trotter Controls adds DataVault to its firefighting product line Avialsa celebrates its 50th anniversary Rebuilding the fleet Aerial firefighting’s tool box

Canada AAA highlights Victoria, BC • February 18-20, 2016

Shortened boom swath width predictions Two-day session at the USDA/ARS College Station

C-188 with 450 HP in Brazil GE names H Series authorized service centers ASI Jet in Minnesota and Yorkton Aircraft in Saskatchewan, Canada

NZ operators faced with heavy levy NZAAA’s take on the CAA Funding Review

Rolls Royce Model 250 Engine Support –take action!

24 AgAir Mail 26 Calendar of Events 28 Hands-on flying

48 The Hopper 50 Classifieds

On the cover and on this page -Avialsa introduces the first Level II AT-802F Air Tractor simulator. See story page AFF-08.

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from the SEAT

Training for success The final statistics for the 2015 fire season are in and show that the year was the largest since record keeping began in regards to total acres burned. The number of large fires was actually below the ten-year average and this reflects an increase in the number of mega-fires or ones that exceed 100,000 acres. Of the ten-million plus acres scorched last year more than half were in Alaska. Megafires there were the norm and many of them are not suppressed but simply monitored because of their remoteness and the scarcity of structures or property. Alaska is forecast to have another big fire season brought on by limited winter moisture.

A company called Global Supertanker has resurrected the Boeing 747 air tanker. They have purchased intellectual property and equipment from Evergreen International whose attempt to market the 747 air tanker failed with bankruptcy. Global Supertanker is utilizing a later model airframe and as of this writing the tanks have been installed and flight testing is underway in California. The failure of Evergreen was partially because at the time the idea of a Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) had not been accepted by the wildland fire community. Since then, Tanker 10 with their Douglas DC-10 VLATs have more than validated the idea. With a retardant capacity of 20,000 gallons,

the Supertanker will dwarf the DC10’s 11,400-gallon capacity. I wish the company the best and cannot wait to see the beast in action.

I recently attended a training program where the subject of the ever popular energy drinks was discussed. Evidently, the boost they supply to the body have just the opposite effect on your brain.

The high they give is followed by a crash that leaves the user worse off than before they drank the product. The U.S. Navy has forbidden their aviators from consuming these drinks anytime on duty or off. If a Naval Aviator is caught drinking one, flight privileges are suspended immediately. Some airlines have followed suit by discouraging flight crews from drinking these products.

If you need a pick me up from fatigue have a cup of coffee. It is much safer for the body.

My company just completed an inspection by the Office of Aircraft Services (OAS). The inspection was held in conjunction with our annual in-house pilot training program and involved four inspectors. Because of weather concerns, we completed the flight check portion of the program first. It consisted of the pilot making two water drops with the first being a split load and the second being an emergency jettison. We were graded on many points

including communications, accuracy, altitude control and coordination. The pilots also demonstrated their ability to program a radio and a GPS in a limited amount of time. The flight check was followed by a debriefing and an oral discussion on contract issues. Under a new rule, all Level I pilots will now have to complete this test every thirty-six months. A lot of good information was exchanged and overall I thought it was a very good program.

The 2016 fire season is just around the corner and in fact it has already begun in several places, such as Texas. Many of the training programs have been completed and soon it will be time to go to work. I hope you all have a safe and prosperous season and maybe I will see you in the mountains one day.

Marc

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Avialsa has only FTD Level II certified AT-802F simulator in the world Valencian aeronautical company, Avialsa T-35, has installed a unique FTD Level II Air Tractor AT-802F simulator for land and amphibious operations. The A12 type simulator was developed by Entrol and is based at the new Avialsa facilities in Paterna (Valencia) Spain.

Avialsa, with its 50-year history, has always believed it is necessary to invest in safety and quality training. This has been accomplished with Entrol introducing into this simulator elements for operational trainings such as SAR (Search and Rescue) and firefighting scenarios.

Avialsa, through its sister company Air Tractor Europe, is the Air Tractor AT-802 distributor for Europe, North Africa and the Middle East offering one of the largest single engine turboprops in production with a mission to carry 800-gallon (3,000-liter) loads of water or retardant to fight forest fires. Being an aircraft which carries proportionally to its size such a large load, its flight operations are complex.

Furthermore, pilots have to operate in areas with challenging landscapes and flight conditions, such as smoke and obstacles.

An Avialsa pilot trains in the A12 AT-802F simulator. Note the curved screen.

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For these reasons, Avialsa’s investment in the A12 simulator is important.

With the simulator, a pilot can fly within these environments safely. All procedures and any emergencies that may be encountered can be duplicated, whereas they are impossible to train for in actual flight.

Although the AT-802F can be considered a complex plane due to its size and weight, what is really difficult is the transition from the “light� model single engine aircraft, like the AT-502 with a 750 SHP engine and 500-gallon

The lighted cockpit of Avialsa’s AT-802F simulator.

(1893-liter) hopper to the AT-802F with engines available from 1295 SHP and 1600 SHP. This fact alone requires a number of hours of flight training due to the different inertias between the models, being that the AT-802F is heavier (16,000 pounds/7,257 kgs certified maximum gross weight versus 9,400 pounds/4,263 kg for the AT-502) and therefore operational procedures must be more strict.

The AT-802F simulator has multiple databases with real worldwide scenarios.

The AT-802F simulator has multiple databases with real worldwide scenarios with the aim to offer realistic environments so pilots can

recognize indicative elements from the landscape and train accordingly. One advantage of the simulator is the exact reproduction of the AT-802F cockpit which familiarizes the pilot with the aircraft’s operation: controls pressures are adjusted to represent the same forces felt in actual flight conditions. The pilot can experience operations using the simulator that would be difficult or impossible to train for during a real flight.

The AT-802F simulator is located at Avialsa’s flight training offices. There is a briefing room and a classroom. The AT-802F simulator cockpit has a threechannel, 160º x 35º vision screen that software images are projected upon.

It also has an instructor command position, where the instructor can program the desired operation, including engine flame outs and emergencies on the ground or in flight. It can simulate operations with traditional landing gear

or amphibious floats, recreating all flight operations an AT-802F is capable of performing.

Avialsa has received certification of the AT-802F A12 simulator and training has begun with it. Air Tractor Europe’s participation with Avialsa’s simulator provides a complete sales package that can include the aircraft and training.

The simulator will also be an advantage for Avialsa company pilots, providing advanced training, as well as other operators who can use the simulator for their training or to obtain new ratings for their flight crews.

The Avialsa AT-802F A12 simulator provides an improved quality of training within a safe flight environment.

For more information contact: Hugo Arceo at info@airtractoreurope.com

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FlightSafety International and Aeroglobo initiate a new era in training FlightSafety International recently selected AeroGlobo Aeronaves of Botucatu Brazil to be its exclusive partner in South America for training mechanics, pilots and other professionals for maintenance on all Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop engines installed on helicopters, agricultural airplanes, executive and commercial aircraft. The first training session was held February 29-March 04, 2016.

“We look to the future with AeroGlobo when we chose to move forward with our training program in Brazil,” said David Davenport, executive vice-president of FlightSafety that is based in Dallas, Texas. The company delivers more than one million hours of training per year for pilots, maintenance technicians, flight attendants and brokers from 167 countries.

The company has 40 training centers in the USA, Australia, Canada, China, France, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom and South Africa, including AeroGlobo as its representative in South America. “The reputation of our new Brazilian partner ensures professionals will receive the highest quality training,” said Davenport.

To adapt to the rigorous standards of FlightSafety, AeroGlobo has made a large investment in infrastructure and equipment for its training center. FlightSafety provided engines and a simulator for practical training.

“Another advantage of AeroGlobo is we train using instructors who speak Portuguese and Spanish, not requiring a translator for our Latin customers,” said Fabiano Zacarelli Cunha, owner of AeroGlobo.

AeroGlobo’s training center has easy access to restaurants and hotels in Botucau. Located at 840 meters MSL, Botucatu is a town known for its pleasant climate. The city has about 140,000 inhabitants and is 235 kilometers from São Paulo. It is also home to a group of universities led by UNESP, one of the largest in the country.

Botucatu is fairly easy to access via the Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, as well as major airports in São Paulo.

AeroGlobo was formed 10 years ago and is in a partnership with Lane Aviation representing the sales and service of Air Tractors for South America. The company offers training for Air Tractor turbine transition, maintenance and firefighting.

Today, along with its main location in Botucatu, it has service centers throughout Brazil in its main agricultural areas. This year, AeroGlobo opened a branch in Argentina and another in Rondonópolis Mato Grosso.

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AereGlobo’s training center is equipped with a simulator qualified for Air Tractor AT-402B, AT-502B and AT-802 training. Other functions of AeroGlobo include the marketing of aircraft, support parts and services, aviation insurance and the sales and service of Satloc DGPS units.

Partners of AeroGlobo enthusiastically received the news on the initiative with FlightSafety. “The association of FlightSafety with AeroGlobo will be valuable for both companies, since it adds the excellence of the American company with one of the best training centers of South America,” said Thiago Magalhães Silva, managing partner of Aeroagrícola Chapadão based in Orlândia.

For Ruddigger Alves da Silva, director ABA commercial aircraft maintenance based in Barreiras, “They are two companies of unquestionable competence offering many advantages for those who are accustomed to service of the highest quality.”

AeroGlobo training is free of charge for customers who acquire aircraft fitted with PWC engines. For each acquired aircraft, training is available to two professionals over a period of up to five years. For more information, visit: aeroglobo.com.br.

Senator John McCain confirmed to address aerial firefighting leaders This year’s Aerial Firefighting International conference will be held in Sacramento, California (22-23 March 2016), Senator John McCain, the U.S. Senator for Arizona, has agreed to provide a Welcome Address via video link. Senior figures including Art Hinaman, Assistant Director of Aviation at US Forest Service, Mark Bathrick, Director Office of Aviation Services Department of Interior, Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, NSW Rural Fire Service, Australia and Victor DeVouge, Head of Aerial Division from the Ministry of Interior, France will also address the conference.

The completed program encompasses a wide range of current issues faced by today’s aerial fire fighters including future technology research and development, the military’s role in aerial fire fighting, as well as strategic and tactic analyses of fire fighting methods.

International delegations from Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Hungry, Israel, Spain, Turkey and the UK will be joining military and civilian aerial firefighters from the US to liaise, develop and promote best practice in the discipline of manned and unmanned helicopter, SEAT and air tanker operations for the suppression of wildfires.

“The Aerial Firefighting International conference facilitates and enhances interagency exchange, demonstrates the latest aerial technologies in both a static and live setting and maintains vital networking opportunities between international partners from the aerial firefighting communities,” said Phil Guy, Managing Director, of Tangent Link, the event organizer.

On the morning of the second day, delegates will

be transported to McClellan Air Base where they will witness live aerial firefighting demonstrations and will also have the opportunity to view a number of static aircraft and equipment displays.

This is the 6th Aerial Firefighting International conference to be staged in North America since 2009.

For further information on attending please contact Lauran Allen at lallen@tangentlink.com.

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Aerial Firefighting International 2016 conference agenda Tuesday March 22, 2016 0745 - 0830 Registration & Refreshments 0830 - 0845 Chairman’s Introduction—Rear Admiral

Terry Loughran CB FRAeS, Royal Navy, UK 0845 - 0855 Welcome Address—Chief Ken Pimlott, Director,

Director, California Department of Forestry and

Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), USA 0855 - 0900 Video Message—Senator John McCain,

United States Senator for Arizona, USA 0900 - 0930 Keynote Address—Mark L Bathrick, Director,

Office of Aviation Services (OAS), US Department

of the Interior & Arthur W. Hinaman, Assistant

Director for Aviation, US Forest Service, USA Session – Safety 0930 - 1000 Latest Research into Fatal Aviation Accidents in

Wildfire Operations—LCDR Corey R. Butler,

Occupational Safety & Health Specialist/Wildland

Fire Program Manager & CAPT Mary O’Connor,

Epidemiologist/Aviation Program Manager,

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention/National

Institute for Occupational Safety & Health

(CDC/NIOSH), USA 1000 - 1030 The Human Factors of Using Night Vision Goggle

Technologies in Aerial Wildfire Operations—

Michelle Gauthier, Human Factors Professional,

Canada (co-author Dr Avi Parush, Associate

Professor, The Israel Institute of Technology

& Carleton University) 1030 - 1045 Panel Session 1045 - 1115 Refreshment Break & Networking Session – Military Aerial Firefighting Operations 1115 - 1145 The Israeli Perspective—Lt Colonel Eran Ben Shabat,

Aerial Firefighting Squadron Commander,

Israeli Air Force, Israel (invited) 1145 - 1215 Interoperability in Out of Area Operations—

Captain Ernesto Jesús Bonet Peña, Pilot,

Spanish Air Force, Spain 1215 - 1245 Operating Safely in the Wildfire Environment—

Colonel Robert Spano, Director Joint Staff,

California Military Department,

California National Guard, USA 1245 - 1300 Question & Answer Session 1300 - 1415 Buffet Lunch & Networking Session – Future Technologies, Research & Development 1415 - 1435 Use of Long-Term Fire Retardant for Direct Attack—

Edward Goldberg, Business Director, ICL Fire Safety,

ICL Performance Products, USA 1435 - 1505 Feasibility of Night Operations – Findings from the

Night Operations Summit—Melissa Lineberger, Director,

Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial

Firefighting, USA 1505 - 1525 Roles for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Aerial Firefighting—William Tart, Vice President, Business

Development, Unmanned Systems & ISR Programs,

DynCorp International, USA 1525 - 1600 Refreshment Break & Networking 1600 - 1620 HyDropTM – an Innovative Solution for Aerial Firefighting—Shlomo Alkaher, Vice President, AAFF

Business Development, Elbit Systems Aerospace, Israel

1620 - 1650 I4F Technology—Agoston Restas, PhD, Associate

Professor, Head of National University of Public Service, Hungary 1650 - 1705 Question & Answer Session 1705 - 1715 Chairman’s Closing Remarks 1715 Drinks Reception sponsored by Airbus Helicopters

Conference Dinner sponsored by DynCorp including the

presentation of The Walt Darran International Aerial

Firefighting Award

Wednesday March 23, 2016 0800 - 0830 Registration & Refreshments 0830 - 0900 Shuttle bus service to McClellan Air Base 0900 - 1030 Dynamic display:

• Static aircraft display

• Live demonstrations 1030 - 1100 Shuttle bus service to McClellan Convention Centre

& Refreshment Break 1100 - 1105 Chairman’s Opening Remarks—Rear Admiral

Terry Loughran CB FRAeS, Royal Navy, UK Session – Tactics, Testing & Strategies 1105 - 1135 Aerial Firefighting Use & Effectiveness (AFUE) Study—Bob Roth, Regional Aviation Safety

Manager, US Forest Service, USA 1135 - 1205 Case Study – Large Air Tanker Tactics & Strategies—

Shane Fitzsimmons, Commissioner, New South

Wales Rural Fire Service, Australia 1205 - 1330 Buffet Lunch & Networking 1330 - 1400 French Aerial Firefighting Tactics & Strategies—

Victor Devouge, Head of the Aerial Division,

Sécurité Civile (Ministry of Interior), France 1400 - 1415 Panel Session Session – Future Platforms in Aerial Firefighting 1415 - 1435 146/RJ – The Versatile Aircraft—John Stevens,

Head of Customer Support & Graham Smith,

Head of Business Development,

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft, UK 1435 - 1500 Refreshment Break & Networking 1500 - 1530 Small Unmanned Aircraft for Enhanced Situational Awareness—Bryan Brown, Systems Engineer,

University of Cincinnati, USA 1530 – 1550 The Growing Need for an All Hazards Capable

Utility Aircraft—Benoit Terral, Operational

Marketing, Airbus Helicopters, France 1550 – 1620 Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Support of

Firefighters & the Communities they Protect –

An Interagency Update—Mark L Bathrick, Director,

Office of Aviation Services (OAS), US Department

of the Interior, USA 1620 - 1635 Question & Answer Session 1635 - 1645 Chairman’s Closing Remarks

For further information on attending Aerial Firefighting International please contact Lauran Allen at: lallen@tangentlink.com

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Simplex Aerospace celebrates 70 years of aviation mission equipment innovation PORTLAND, OR—Aviation mission equipment leader Simplex Aerospace is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2016. Since entering the agricultural spray market in 1946, Simplex has grown into an internationally renowned aerospace technology company specializing in the design, manufacturing and certification of aerial application equipment. With over 185 FAA and international certifications, 23 international representatives, and five service centers, Simplex has become the preferred partner for helicopter OEMs, governments, and private operators worldwide.

While agricultural application equipment remains one of the company’s strongest markets, Simplex has diversified its products with the introduction of several new and innovative product lines. Since entering the aerial firefighting market in the early 1990s, Simplex has expanded its fleet of helicopter Fire Attack™ belly tanks with models for most major OEM platforms. Most recently, Simplex delivered a brand new 4,000-liter, Fire Attack™ System to the Chinese helicopter manufacturer, Avicopter. In addition, Simplex recently certified a 3,050-gallon Fire Attack™ system for the Boeing CH-47D Chinook. With the danger of wildland fires continuing to rise

around the world, Simplex is committed to working closely with OEMs and operators to produce durable, safe and efficient firefighting systems specifically designed and matched to aircraft capabilities.

Recognizing the need for a safer, more efficient method of cleaning power line insulators and wind mill blades, Simplex introduced a new generation power line and windmill cleaning and de-icing spray systems in 2008. Aerial Cleaning and DeIcing Systems were certified for the Bell 407 (Model 508) in 2008 and for the AS350 & 355 series (Model 510) in 2012.

These highly productive Aerial Cleaning and De-Icing systems have been delivered to operators in the United States, Canada, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and Angola.

In 2009 Simplex began developing a rapid response horizontal spray system, nicknamed the SkyCannon™, for combating fires in high rise buildings. Mark Zimmerman, President and CEO of Simplex Aerospace explained, “The SkyCannon™ is a rapid response skyscraper firefighting system with the capabilities of a ground based fire truck.” The SkyCannon allows aerial firefighters to arrive at the fire quickly free of traffic congestion and prevent the fire from spreading as ground firefighting crews combat the fire from within the building providing occupants valuable time to evacuate. To date Simplex has produced SkyCannon systems for the Avicopter AC313 and the H225 helicopters. The company plans to adapt the system to additional aircraft platforms in the future.

When asked how the company has maintained its competitive edge over so many years, Mark Zimmerman commented, “Customers have come to recognize Simplex as a trusted source of certified, reliable, high quality systems backed by a state of the art on-site engineering and customer service staff. Our customers know they can count on us to keep them in the air performing their missions. That is a commitment every Simplex employee takes very seriously.”

When asked about Simplex’s future, Mark Zimmerman commented, “Simplex Aerospace will continue to grow at an accelerated pace over the next decade driven by new innovative aerial mission equipment focused on the un-met needs of aircraft operators worldwide.”

E-mail: mail@simplexmfg.com

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Phone# +1 503-257-3511

Founded in 1946, Simplex has built a reputation as the leader in design, manufacturing and certification of aerial application systems and mission equipment for helicopters. Simplex maintains its industry leadership by incorporating the latest technology in designing and manufacturing systems from high-strength, low-weight composite materials to produce reliable and cost-effective systems for firefighting, agriculture, utilities maintenance and other aerial applications. For more information, please visit our website www.simplex.aero.

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Trotter Controls, Inc. adds DataVault to its firefighting product line FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Trotter Controls, Inc announces the addition of DataVault to the AeroCloud family of firefighting and telemetry products.

Building on more than 20 years of experience in the aerial firefighting industry, the AeroCloud DataVault is a uniquely open platform which enables operators to easily comply with the increasingly stringent reporting needs of authorities worldwide.

Available to order now, DataVault is a high performance telemetry and data acquisition system tailored to meet the needs of the aerial firefighting community.

For FRDS GEN II systems, the DataVault simply plugs into the Pilot Interface Unit to access all gate parameters via a proprietary internal data bus.

Although optimized for use with the FRDS Gen II, DataVault is a truly open “plug and play” device. For third party gate controllers, the DataVault can either analyze the gate controller’s serial bus or monitor analog and digital sensors directly to capture proof of delivery data according to both NAFC and USFC requirements.

The DataVault already supports basic connectivity with the ConAir gate controller allowing users of this equipment to easily comply with NAFC and upcoming USFS real time reporting and tracking requirements.

A built-in FCC approved module is used to send gate and aircraft data in near real time via the Iridium satellite constellation for display to an operator or firefighting authority.

With its internal GPS and TSO dual function antenna, DataVault provides advanced tracking services which relay position data via the Iridium network to TracPlus (NAFC AFAMS integration partner for Australia, and tracking service provider) on a configurable time or distance basis. The optional Pilot Message Interface allows the pilot to adjust easily the tracking transmission interval parameter to a specific time or geo-fence to optimize transmission bandwidth when operating in limited geographical territory.

The Pilot Message Interface, available in early 2016, also supports transmission of geo-tagged waypoint markers such as “persons in danger” or “property at risk”. In conjunction with TracPlus, acknowledged Distress Messaging and ground to air text messages are

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After visiting the new facilities, which allowed all to see up close the new A12 AT-802F simulator, they moved to the Viver airfield where a discharge demonstration was held using an AT-802F Air Tractor. Vicente Huerta, Avialsa manager, gave a speech in which he told how in 1965 his father, Vicente Huerta and Francisco Villar, created the first company in Spain for aerial agricultural applications that is today Avialsa.

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Rebuilding the fleet

by Marc Mulllis At one time the United States heavy air tanker aerial firefighting fleet numbered in the mid forties. Attrition, accidents and the demise of several air tanker companies saw that number decline to just nine only a few years ago. These nine were all Korean War vintage aircraft powered by piston engines. During this decline, the United States Forest Service (USFS), which administers the heavy air tanker contracts, dragged their feet in developing a plan to rebuild the fleet. Finally in early 2012, the USFS issued solicitations for bids for seven next generation heavy air tankers. The solicitation said they must be turbine powered, cruise over 300 knots and have a payload of at least 3,000 gallons of retardant.

Contracts were awarded to five different companies for aircraft that included BAe-146, MD-87, Avro RJ-85, Douglas

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DC-10 and Lockheed C-130 aircraft. By the 2015 fire season, all these aircraft were on contract and flying on fires.

The aircraft proved to be very capable and after working through expected teething problems were in very high demand. With their higher cruise speeds and greater capacity, they could cover a larger area and be much more productive than the older legacy air tankers. Their high speed required the USFS to add jet powered lead planes to their fleet in the form of the Cessna Citation Jet. In 2015, the USFS issued solicitations for seven more next generation air tankers.

The same five companies filled the bids.

Some of these aircraft are ready to go now and some, if not all, will be working during the upcoming 2016 fire season.

When funds were appropriated, $65 million was given to the USFS to acquire their own firefighting aircraft. This

just happens to be the cost of one new Lockheed C-130 aircraft.

Meanwhile in a convoluted deal between the USFS, the United States Air Force (USAF) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG,) the USFS wound up with seven Lockheed C-130s that had previously been operated by the USCG. As part of the deal, the USAF will complete all inspections and conversions to firefighting before handing the aircraft over to the USFS. Flight crews and all maintenance will be contracted.

At least one of these seven aircraft will be available for the 2016 fire season.

Slowly but surely, the heavy air tanker fleet is building back up. I do not foresee 44 “heavies” on contract again, but with the added capabilities of today’s heavies, maybe we will soon see the day when all orders for heavies will be filled during a busy fire season.

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Aerial firefighting’s tool box

by Marc Mullis America’s aerial firefighting fleet is a large and diversified one. Often referred to as a tool box with each tool having a specific use. The heavy air tankers are used to build retardant lines, helicopters are used to cool down hot spots and ferry equipment and personnel.

Scoopers are very effective when there is a ready body of water nearby. Then, there are the Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), probably the most versatile tool in the box.

Of the approximately 75 SEATs in the U.S., 33 are on a federal Exclusive Use contract while the rest serve on state contracts or On Call. All Exclusive Use pilots are initial attack qualified, which means they do not require any type of supervision and often times are the first asset to arrive on a fire. Large fires make the news, while thousands of small fires escape the spotlight every year because a couple of SEATs were dispatched at the

first sighting of smoke. These aircraft are stationed across the west in historical prone fire areas during the summer fire season. Usually, based in pairs they can operate from small municipal airports and with their self-contained support equipment can quickly reposition to wherever the need arises.

SEATs are also used on extended attack fires building lines right alongside the heavies or reinforcing weak spots.

Because of their maneuverability, they are used where larger tankers cannot operate. A Fire Traffic Area (FTA) can be a very busy place. The aircraft are separated by altitude with rotor wing aircraft positioned low, SEATs 500 feet above, heavies another 500 above and aerial supervision on top directing traffic.

I have seen as many as twenty aircraft safely operating in a FTA at one time.

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The SEAT program has really matured and is here to stay. If within forty miles of the fire, they are the least expensive method of retardant delivery for the government. Four SEATs positioned close to a fire can deliver more than 60,000 gallons of retardant a day at a cost far less than any other asset. SEATs are just another tool in the box, but on a per gallon delivered basis they are by far the one of the best tools in the chest.

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Extra As I roll into retirement and phase out my Agrobatics flight training, I’d like to thank you and Graham for all the support provided by AgAir Update. It has been a real pleasure being associated with your publication. It has equally been my pleasure to have been associated with the NAAA staff. Andrew, Peggy and Ken have been absolutely first class to work with.

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I haven’t counted how many ag pilots I’ve taken through my unusual attitude recognition and recovery course over the past fourteen years, but there have been a lot of laughs, a few pukes, a little learn’n (here and there) and a ton of B.S. stories.

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In the safety business, your failures are usually more obvious than your successes. However, I have had a few customers call and relate how their Agrobatics training might have saved their butts and that always made my day.

I expect the Extra to be sold within a few weeks, but if any of your readers would like to pick up where I’m leaving off with something like Agrobatics, they can count on my total support.

All my best, Wayne Handley Groveland, CA Howdy Wayne; Thanks for the kudos, but whatever AgAir Update has done was payback for the kindness Karen and you have shown us over the years (not to mention the extreme flights in the Extra). I know you feel as I, that this ag-av business has been a great ride. I also know you aren’t falling off the end of the planet, so please stay in touch. If you are out this way, do stop by for a visit.—Bill

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Ag pilots live and die by the nature of the wind. She can be our best friend or our worst enemy. We learn to adapt and overcome and do our best to work with and around the wind. It can be the bane of our existence.

I called on the radio to my spotter who was at the field. “How’s it looking?” I asked, tapping my foot anxiously on the cockpit floor board. “Looks good, mix it up,” he replied. I turned to the loader, twirled my finger and nodded. He set right to work and in a IT’S ALL ABOUT AIR! few minutes a load of weed and grass killer was burbling into my hopper. Almost five hundred gallons and a minute or so later, the hose was disconnected as the prop was spooling up. I pushed the throttle forward and rumbled down the THRUSH 510P Balance runway, eager to get to work.

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to not have to live by fluorescent light in an environment where there is no environment. I’ll take flaky minded air currents and mud over thermostats and carpet any time.

Tomorrow is another day. Another day of challenges to adapt to what Mother Nature throws at us. Another day to do what we do to the best of our ability, under whatever conditions exist.

We can’t outguess the weather or change the manner of the wind. We’ll go to the hangar, fire up when we can and do what we can do. I’ll bet old Rogers and Hammerstein has some pretty good ag flying music! “Oh what a beautiful mornin’.....”

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worksheet looking for options other than landing with a full load and having to pump it off. I keyed the mike again and opened the floor for suggestions. The ground guys and other pilots tossed ideas back and forth when my spotter called again, low and behold the wind had switched back! “You’d better get tail over here before she changes her mind again!” I pointed the nose of the aircraft to the field and sprayed with spite in my heart to the fickle wind! We try to have a ‘Plan B’ in place whenever possible, just in case the aforementioned scenario happens. It’s nice to have, but the truth is, it’s rarely possible.

I know waiting on the wind is a crop duster tradition. Generations of pilots have sat around the old stove (so to speak) waiting and watching. During herbicide season, it is especially necessary to be cautious about the wind velocity and direction. I think the most frustrating is when the wind is just simply stagnant.

When it doesn’t do anything but kind of slosh around like murky water in an old fish bowl. It’s just downright lazy and unreliable. I think I’d rather have a gale force wind of driving rain, thunder and lightning than a deadbeat wind that sags, drags and slumps around. It reminds me of an old girlfriend I had once who managed a trailer park. Those were some rough days brother. But I digress.

Our jobs depend on the weather. There is no doubt about that.

Just like everyone else in the agriculture industry, we’re always looking to the horizon. Hoping and praying for rain when we need it, then complaining about the runways being too muddy to work from. Needing a south wind, when the wind is out of north, or an east wind, when she’s blowing from the west.

It’s a dynamic world we live and work in. Dealing with the aggravation of uncooperative weather is the price we pay for those grand days when everything just seems to fall into place.

I try to give an extra thanks to the Man upstairs on those days and ask Him for a little leniency for my frustrations on days that aren’t so great.

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Shortened boom swath width predictions

by Dennis R. Gardisser, WRK of Arkansas LLC I just returned from a two-day session at the USDA/ARS College Station that dealt quite a bit with drift mitigation. One of the ways to reduce potential is relative to boom placement with relation to the wing and boom length.

Many operators have asked how to estimate the effective swath width as the boom length is being shortened. This article will give an example that will help provide that estimate.

The starting point is to determine what the optimum effective swath width is with a given boom length. It really doesn’t matter what that value is, but should be a swath width that has been producing excellent results. I will use an Air Tractor 802 as an example. Data taken from several Operation S.A.F.E. clinics indicate that 72

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feet is an excellent average swath width for an AT-802 when making applications at five GPA. The range is quite variable with variable setups such as boom location, droplet spectrum, application height, etc., but for this example I will use these numbers. Most boom lengths, and many that show up at test clinics, are 75 percent of the wingspan. To make the math easy, I will use a wingspan of 60 feet for the AT-802 - although it may be just a few inches short of that. Seventy five percent of that will result in a boom length of 45 feet.

The relationship of boom length to swath width then becomes 72 divided by 45 or 1.6. This relationship may then be used to calculate the resulting estimated effective swath width when the boom is shortened. The boom length would be 36 if shortened to 60% of the wingspan. The estimated optimum effective swath width would then be 1.6 times 36, equal to 57.6 feet, or approximately 58 feet.

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Meet NAAA’s 2016 Leadership Team The National Agricultural Aviation Association is pleased to announce its 2016 officer team, led by NAAA President Brenda Watts. Serving alongside Watts are Vice President Dominique Youakim, Secretary Graham Lavender and Treasurer Darrin Pluhar.

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

President Brenda Watts (Arkansas) NAAA is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016 and Brenda Watts has made some history herself. She is the first woman to serve as president in NAAA’s history. Watts owns K & P Flying Service, an aerial application business in Watson, Arkansas.

Watts started doing bookkeeping at K & P Flying Service when the company was founded in 1995. In 1999, she took over as K & P’s sole owner and head of operations. In her 17 years as owner and operator, Brenda has done everything at the flying service except fly her Air Tractor 602 ag plane. She leaves that to her trusted pilot, Don Glasscock. Rice, soybeans, corn and cotton are the main crops in her territory, and in 2015 K & P Flying Service sprayed or fertilized 164,218 acres.

As an operator Watts has always been actively involved in her state association, the Arkansas Agricultural Aviation Association (AAAA), as well as NAAA. She served as secretary of AAAA in 2007–2008 and as AAAA’s president in 2011 and 2012. At the national level, Watts served as the Arkansas state representative on NAAA’s board of directors from 2010 to 2015. She served

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as NAAA treasurer in 2013 and chaired NAAA’s museum committee from 2012 to 2015.

Watts is a high-energy leader who is honored to serve as NAAA’s 2016 president. Like the definition of her last name, she intends to exert high amounts of energy delivering the positive message of agricultural aviation throughout this momentous year for the association.

“I’m proud of what I do, and I am completely inspired by the devotion, professionalism and good stewardship practiced by the folks on the NAAA board. We’ve all got the same goals: to make the industry work better,” Watts said.

Vice President Dominique Youakim (Illinois) Before finding his niche as an aerial applicator, Dominique Youakim worked in corporate America as a vice president of operations for a manufacturing plant. He worked for the manufacturer from 1995 to 2005. During that same period, he earned his commercial pilot certificate. Ready for a less travel-intensive career, Youakim gave up his corporate job for the opportunity to become an agricultural pilot in 2005. His mentor, Rick Reed of Reed’s Fly-on Farming, hired him as a full-time pilot that year.

In 2013, Youakim purchased Reed’s Mattoon-based operation, which now operates under the name Aerinova Aerial LLC. Youakim also owns a helicopter tour business in St. Louis and Branson, Mo., and is an authorized Robinson helicopter dealer.

In 2006, Youakim entered the NAAA/ Syngenta Leadership Training Program, which develop new leaders and advocates for the agricultural aviation industry. He joined NAAA’s board of directors as the Illinois Agricultural Aviation Association’s state representative in 2009.

Youakim has chaired NAAA’s Bylaws Committee since 2012 and was instrumental in revising and merging the association’s constitution and bylaws into one set of governing documents.

That was no small feat, particularly since it involved reconstituting the WNAAA into a new Support member category and NAAA committee. He received the distinguished Falcon Pin from 2014 NAAA President Leif Isaacson for his exceptional work on the constitution and bylaws merger.

During his term as NAAA’s vice president, Youakim would like to see increased participation in association membership. “We’re a relatively small group in terms of our total,” Youakim said. “If we don’t put our message out there and get people involved, there are groups that are much larger than us that can make us disappear, and a lot of our guys don’t realize that.”

Secretary Graham Lavender (Georgia) AgAir Update editor Graham Lavender became active on NAAA’s board after he went through the NA A A / Sy n ge nt a Leadership Training Program in 2011– 2012, but he has long realized the importance of NAAA and its state association partners. “AgAir Update was born from a state association newsletter,”

Lavender says, referring to the Georgia Agricultural Aviation Association’s quarterly newsletter they once produced.

“From the time we’ve been in existence, we have always emphasized the importance of being involved in your state and national association.”

Over the course of his time with AgAir Update, Lavender has visited hundreds of aerial application operations and knows countless ag pilots across the U.S., Canada and around the world.

“That gives me a unique perspective into our industry and will assist me in serving in a national capacity on the board,” he said.

Lavender enjoys working with President Watts and his fellow officers on NAAA’s Executive Committee. “I’m very appreciative and humbled that I have been selected to serve as the secretary of NAAA. Any chance I get to give back to the association, I’m going to take it.”

Treasurer Darrin Pluhar (Montana) Darrin Pluhar didn’t nibble around the edges when he joined NAAA’s board as Montana’s state representative in 2013—he dove right in.

Then-president Dana Ness, a fellow Montanan, assigned him to three key committees: Constitution & Bylaws, Safety & Federal Aviation Regulations and Government Relations. Ness knew Pluhar was up for the task since they had served together on the board of their state association, the Association of Montana Aerial Applicators, for years.

NAAA’s Nominating Committee was just as convinced that Pluhar was the right person for the job of NAAA Treasurer this year.

Pluhar owns Plu’s Flying Service Inc., an aerial application business located in Ekalaka, Mont., that operates three aircraft. Since establishing the business in 1996, he has been servicing producers across southeastern Montana for more than 20 years. Pluhar hires pilots as needed but does most of the spraying himself. He primarily applies herbicides to winter wheat and spring wheat, but

he also treats a great deal of pasture and alfalfa, with some safflower, sunflowers and corn. His season starts in April and ends in November. Because July and August can sometimes be slow months for aerial application in southeast Montana, he uses that time to help other aerial application operators across the Midwest when they get busy.

Pluhar is a big proponent of belonging to your state and national associations. The difference between members and nonmembers boils down to professionalism, he believes. “If somebody doesn’t want to be a member of their state or national, there’s a general difference across the board [in their level of professionalism],” he said. “It’s a band of brothers, and if you choose not to be a part of it, you’re only shooting yourself in the foot.”

How You Can Serve NAAA is fortunate to have a dedicated group of officers and volunteer leaders serving on its board of directors. But the aerial application industry doesn’t just need leadership at the national level.

The industry needs active and engaged aerial applicators at the state and local levels. Here are some ways you can serve the industry in a grassroots capacity: • Be an NAAA and state association member, and urge your colleagues to do the same.

• Host a Field Day at your operation inviting students, educators, media, public officials/policymakers, etc. and educate them on the importance, safety, security and environmental stewardship of agricultural aviation (see the NAAA Media Relations Kit for talking point suggestions at: A g Av i a t i o n . o r g / n a a a m e d i a relationskit).

• Inform the media about the importance of aerial application in agricultural production.

• Invite school classes to your operation and inform them about the importance of aerial application in agricultural production • Write or visit with your local, state and federal officials on issues important to the agricultural aviation industry. Respond to grassroots requests from your state association and NAAA when asked to send correspondence to your public

officials to influence particular public policy initiatives.

• Establish a relationship with your local, state and federal government officials; contribute to their campaigns if they are supportive of industry interests.

• Contribute to the AgAv PAC which supports the (re)election campaigns of federal policymakers supportive of the ag aviation industry.

• Participate in the activities of NAAA or your state/regional association as a board member, committee member or PAASS presenter.

If you aren’t a member already, we invite you to become one. 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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by John Garr and Jerry Green of GarrCo Products Spray drift is one of the most important issues for the application industry today. A recent Internet article was titled with great advice, “Think outside the tip.” Nozzles cannot do everything.

You change nozzles and adjust their setup, but you can’t change how spray water breaks up unless you treat it.

Some pesticides and fertilizers change the properties of the spray water and increase the number of driftable fines. Drift mitigation adjuvants help manage the variable properties of spray water and reduce fines. Unfortunately, many only work under certain conditions and some companies make unsubstantiated claims about their products.

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diameter. The larger the droplet, the less drift and more deposition on the target. There is no single ideal droplet size, but it is usually a little larger for aerial than ground applications because of the physics of high-speed application and the systemic nature of most pesticides being applied.

The primary function of drift control agents is to reduce the driftable fraction of the spray pattern, but they often have other benefits such as increased retention and reduced evaporation.

Drift control agents are also referred to as drift reduction agents and described as adjuvants instead of agents. Today, the preferred term is “drift mitigation adjuvants.”

Types of drift mitigation adjuvants The first products designed specifically to be drift mitigation adjuvants (DMAs) were polymers. The most common polymers are polyacrylamides, guar gums and their derivatives.

Polyacrylamides are very effective and mix well when they are formulated properly. Some report that pump shear will

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a pesticide gives an unwanted response on a non-target plant or animal. However, just because no one saw an unwanted effect, does not mean that drift did not happen. Today, chemical detection methods are often more sensitive than biological symptoms and any measured amount can be unacceptable on some crops, e.g., organic crops.

The most common alternative to polyacrylamides are guar gums and derivatives. Guar gums are effective but more expensive and can be difficult to mix unless formulated properly. Both guar gums and polyacrylamides increase droplet size by increasing droplet resistance to breakup and shattering, which also increases deposition and retention on the leaf surface. Both polymer types also enhance efficacy by keeping the spray deposit moist longer.

For decades, EPA acknowledged that some small level of pesticide drift is unavoidable but, when used according to label directions, does not pose an “unreasonable adverse effect.”

However, the EPA is less tolerant to any detectable drift and has initiated a voluntary program to encourage the use of DMAs and other drift reduction technologies. Details can be found at: www.epa.gov.reducing-pesticide-drift.

A number of other ingredients are used as DMAs. For example, oil and surfactant DMAs reduce surface tension, which allows easier breakup of the spray pattern. Secondary breakup after droplet formation also happens in aerial applications when high-speed air and turbulence increases droplet shattering. If not carefully selected, oils and surfactants can increase the number of fine droplets.

Increased regulation Both the public and governmental regulators are putting increased pressure on pesticide applications to stay on target, totally stay on target. Unacceptable drift is usually noticed when

DMAs are often evaluated in pure water in wind tunnels. Wind tunnels help understand the spray process, but their results do not always translate to real world high-speed aerial applications of complex mixtures. If your DMA is not performing, fine droplets will hang in the air from the previous pass and get on your windshield. Applicators need to monitor their results, test at S.A.F.E. clinics and take all reasonable measures to ensure their pesticides stay on-target, including adding a drift mitigation adjuvant that is proven to work.

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Making a long story short, Jim suggested I visit with the good folks, Kirby Fortenberry and Steve Gustafson, at Ag Aero, Inc. in Tallulah. He went on to explain that Tallulah was where crop dusting began and Ag Aero had the best rinse capture system in the country. Jim Jeffries and his wife, Linda, should know.

They have probably visited more ag operators’ strips than anyone I know.

Besides, Jim said, there’s a lot of history at Scott Field.

aviation got its start on the very ground Ag Aero, Inc. operates today. Although the name is Ag Aero, the company's roots are traceable to the early years of “crop dusting” when Charles Arneson formed Farm Air in 1939. After World War II, an uncle of Steve’s, Bob Gaumnitz, took ownership of Farm Air in 1948. In 1955 Merle Gustafson, Steve’s father, joined Gaumnitz. In 1985, well-known warbird aerobatic pilot and ag operator, Merle Gustafson, was killed in a welding accident.

Steve Gustafson, Ag Aero, Inc. in Tallulah, Louisiana gives a thumbs up as he passes by on landing while working from a satellite strip west of town.

So, after the Glasair had its stroke of bad luck, not wanting to scratch the promise of such an interesting article, I jumped a Delta smoker and returned to the beginnings of that company’s stomping grounds (Delta still made me pay for the airline ticket).

Scott Field, 1922, where “crop dusting” began. From Scott Field, located on the Shirley Plantation, thousands of demonstration crop dusting flights were made throughout the Louisiana and Mississippi Delta. According to Mabry Anderson’s book, Low and Slow, ag

What are you gonna read about here, aerobatics or an ag operation? Let’s do the aerobatics part first. During his 25 years of crop dusting in Madison Parrish, Merle Gustafson traveled the aerobatic circuit. He performed solo aerobatic routines in mainly a T-6 and Corsair. He also flew formation with Bob Speed of Monroe, Louisiana.

In 1960 Merle bought the T-6 that Steve has been flying since he soloed it on his 16th birthday in 1976. While a teenager, Steve flew the T-6 to air shows and his

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The following year, while at an airshow in Lake Providence, Arkansas, Steve and fellow T-6 air show pilot Allen Henley, speculated about a formation routine in their T-6s. Beginning with a basic loop, the North American Team was born. Practicing a few maneuvers, tightening the spacing between the aircraft, the two pilots discovered the spectators enjoyed watching the formation flying even more than the solo acts. After the Arkansas air show, the request for a formation routine surpassed the solo acts.

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At the next air show in Petit Jean Mountain, Arkansas, Ben Cunningham and his T-6 joined Steve and Allen, forming the three-man formation aerobatics North American Team. After 10 years of working together, the Team has never had an accident. With no training in formation aerobatics, the Team flies a display of formation airwork six to eight feet apart, doing rolls and loops with assorted variations of these maneuvers.

Last year the Team added fourth member, Gene McNeely and his T-6. Although the routine features three aircraft, the fourth aircraft allows for flexibility should one pilot or aircraft not be available for a show. Today, the Team performs up to 25 shows a year.

The real reason for my visit to Ag Aero was to take a look at their newly constructed wash pad. In November of 1994,

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partners Kirby Fortenberry and Steve Gustafson, formed Ag Aero, Inc. from the accounts and equipment bought from Steve’s cousin, Fred Gaumnitz of Farm Air. This included three Mill's conversion B-Model Ag Cats with PT6A20 engines with Air Tech Coatings’ Armor Coat fabric covering system and the base of operations at Tallulah.

After Kirby and Steve purchased Farm Air and formed Ag Aero, they promised themselves if they had a good year they

would build a contained rinse area and loading area. During the winter they poured concrete under a open shelter where they had been parking two of the Ag Cats. They incorporated a drainage area in the center of the 100’ X 60’ pad.

The purpose of the rinse pad is to give Ag Aero a place to tie down the aircraft and also provide a clean, covered containment area for washing the aircraft. No leftover or ready -to-spray loads are dumped on the pad.

Steve Gustafson (L) and Kirby Fortenberry (R), stand over the rinse collector they designed.

Concentrated loads are diluted and washed out over the target field. The dilute is dumped from the aircraft, followed by a rinsing of the entire spray system. The rinsate is captured in the center of the load pad in a 600-gallon steel vat fed by two drains constructed from a 24’ X 18” pipe that has been cut laterally to fabricate the two drain tubes.

Inside the cubical 600-gallon vat is a coarse strainer basket that the drain pipes

Ag Aero’s rinsate collector is fed by two 18-inch pipes cut laterally. The collector precleans the rinsate with a coarse basket before entering the holding vat. The rinsate runs over into the sump area that is screened before removal by the submersible pump.

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feed the rinsate into. The removable basket captures large debris with the water accumulating in the bottom of the vat. On one side of the vat is a spill way holding tank with a submersible pump.

Debris in the rinsate settles while in the vat. As the level of rinsate rises, the top of it spills over into the sump pump tank, leaving debris in the 600-gallon vat.

Pumping from the sump pump tank, the material is filtered through a two-inch strainer with a 50 mesh screen, then through a one inch strainer with a 100 mesh screen into the aircraft. The clean material is now ready for application over a field mixed in with an appropriate load.

Kirby and Steve wanted the concrete to be as strong as possible, minimizing any cracking. Under the four to six inches of concrete are three layers of heavy mill poly plastic. The 5000 # grade concrete is reinforced with fiberglass strands and wire. There have been no cracks since

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the pad was placed into service in February. After the pad is six months old and fully cured, Ag Aero will coat the cement with Air Tech Coatings’ chemical resistant Loading Pad Sealer.

The real beauty of Ag Aero’s rinse pad is its simplicity and affordable cost. Steve

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shouldn’t have to clean out the unit more than a couple of times a year. He attributes this to working with basically clean rinsate water and separating the cleaning area from the load area.

Although the containment site is not EPA approved, Steve and Kirby feel that it is well worth the $10,000 investment. They have a practical way to contain their rinsate, limiting any future liabilities. And should the pad not meet future regulations specifications, they still have the advantage of a covered cement tie down area.

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Ag pilots naturally make good aerobatic pilots and Steve Gustafson is no exception. Here, Steve stands by the T-6 his dad bought when he was born, soloed on his 16th birthday and presently, flying in air shows with the precision formation aerobatic North American Team.

Kirby Fortenberry and Steve Gustafson; another example of ag operators who have, through need and innovation, designed an economical way to solve a potential problem. Operating from where “crop dusting” began, it is only befitting ag aviation be represented by such an operation. And let’s not forget, thanks Steve for a wild ride in your North American Team T-6!

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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

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The Equipment And People With a possible exception of 2,4-D and parathion work in the wheat regions of the Midwest, the greatest single boost to aerial spraying was due to an unprecedented boll weevil infestation in the Cotton Belt that began in 1948. The demand for aerial dusting in 1948 greatly exceeded the capability of available aircraft and cotton dusts.

A fairly effective dust had arrived, replacing calcium arsenate. It was a combination of benzine hexachloride, DDT, and sulphur. The most popular mixture was 3-5-40. It worked well on weevil and boll worms, but, like all dusts, required ideal atmospheric conditions for good results. It also burned like hell and pilots detested it.

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The 1948 boll weevil infestation developed rapidly and supplies of this dust were soon exhausted. As a result, a few operators began spraying the infested cotton with the only thing

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especially in the Mississippi Delta. No formal approval of this procedure had been given by any regulatory agency, but farmers, desperate for almost anything, demanded the work and were happy with the results.

As a consequence, Delta Branch Experimental Station at Stoneville, Mississippi began conducting extensive spraying tests under the supervision of head entomologist Dr. S.L. Calhoun and Dr. E.W. Dunham, the station supervisor.

Delta operators with Aero Mist-Master spray systems supplied equipment and pilots on a gratis basis in both 1948 and 1949. As a result, Calhoun and Dunham began recommending cotton spraying with toxaphene several years before such work was formally adopted and recommended.

This was a most fortunate circumstance since the 1949 growing season brought on the heaviest boll weevil infestation in history and growers, unable to obtain cotton dusts, switched over to spraying in great numbers. By now, Mississippi

Valley Aircraft had also entered the custom application business in a rather extensive way and had a large fleet of planes and pilots available.

Some early pilots went on to establish themselves in businesses of their own.

Among such men whose names became recognized throughout the industry were Dean Newall, "Chuck" Thresto, Bill Bell, Sid Norwood, Lonnie Floyd, Ed Young, Lee Corviss, James Powell, "Chuck" Rose, Johnnie Fulghum, Arthur "Bart" Barlebaugh, "Rocky" Taylor, Jimmy Lambert, and Joe Coope.

Joe Coope was a real character, prone to become involved in the unusual. In the early 1950s he went into business for himself, after purchasing a like-new 225 horsepower Lycoming Stearman from MVAS. Joe operated in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, which was rough country.

One spring day Joe telephoned MV AS from Knoxville in an agitated voice, demanding to speak with Ben White.

Joe had suffered a partial engine failure while test flying in a mountainous area.

Somehow he managed to mush the Stearman down into the top of a huge blue spruce, where it hung securely! Joe climbed down unhurt and advised that the plane was hardly scratched. But he didn't know how to get it down!

Ben White, like so many people born into the airplane business, thought he could solve anything. He quickly outlined a plan where Joe was to rig up a winch with an A-frame, lots of cable, and a tractor to run the rig. Joe was then to climb the tree, hook a lifting-eye to a fuselage member, and winch the plane up out of the tree and finally safely to the ground.

Several days passed and White decided to call Joe and find out how things worked out. I listened on an extension.

"Ben," began Joe, "your system worked fine except for one little thing. We finally got it all hooked up, but when we started winching it things went bad. The

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lifting-eye slipped out, just as the plane got clear of the tree and my Stearman fell and rolled down the mountain! To tell you the truth, I just left it there. There wasn't enough left to salvage!"

By the early 1950s, operations had sprung up all over the country. The majority of the firms maintained fleets of both dusters and sprayers. A few home-built combination units were appearing here and there and again MV AS went to work engineering and producing a new, patented combination unit called the Aero Instant-Change. This unit differed significantly from anything else available. It had a cast aluminum closure plate with a synthetic seal that was retained in a floating position inside the tank/hopper. By pulling a cockpit lever,

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the closure plate could be lowered into the tank throat, sealing it completely and allowing for immediate liquid use, without removing the spreader. This unit was supplied either installed or in kit form and was quickly adopted by operators. Within a relatively short time, installation of straight dusting of spraying equipment virtually ceased.

Power plant installations were changing rapidly by 1950 and the low ­powered Stearmans were receiving the fine surplus, 450 horsepower R985 Pratt & Whitneys. J.O. Dockery at Stuttgart, Arkansas made an improved installation of this engine in 1946.

Subsequent installations of this nature were made everywhere and hopper/tank capacity was being stretched to the limit.

Tanks holding 225 gallons became available, making for bigger and more profitable loads.

In this day and age of "store bought" aircraft and equipment, few members of the younger generation realize the tremendous amount of time, effort, and dollars that were required to produce any of these early units or conversions. For example, the MV AS Aero Mist-Master sprayer required detailed drawings and blueprints that covered 28 sheets as much as 4' x 6' in size.

Stress data computations, drawings, die casting, jig making, and final flight approval on the A 75L300 engine conversion required almost continuous activity for nearly a year and literally thousands of hours of manpower, plus thousands in hard-to­-come-by dollars! Days and days of test flying and evaluation were required by FAA. At one point, FAA sent a test

pilot to the MV AS facility, where he remained for more than eight weeks making flight tests and evaluations.

The same sort of things occurred in attempts to improve the performance of existing equipment. Recently Dominic Correro, an early Mississippi Valley master mechanic, and I were reminiscing.

"Remember," smiled Dominic, "the time we were trying to improve the performance of a set of Burnham Venturi spray units for a Texas customer? Ben White had a brainstorm and decided to mount two of them on top of his souped-up 1951 Ford and check them out by eye by running them down the runway! We had 3,000 feet of paved runway and a few hundred feet of sod before the field merged into a cotton patch. We rigged up two of those units on top of his car, fastened a little gravity feed tank above them, and I rigged a spray valve that I could control from inside the car. By leaning way out of the window, I would hopefully see what sort of breakup the units were giving.

"Our first pass down the runway was too slow; the units just dribbled. We turned around and got set to go again and this time Ben really turned it on. That old Ford could hit 95 miles per hour and we were really screaming along. When we hit about 75 miles per hour, I turned on the valve and was leaning out to look. Ben kept pouring on the coal and craning his neck to see and forgot all about the end of the runway!

Sod Busting "We hit that sod at just about 90 miles per hour, charged right through the sod area and across the rows in the cotton field!

When we finally stopped, both Burnham units were scattered behind us in the cotton and we just sat there in the car and shook. The farmer drove up on the turning row right by us, looked over, shook his head, and I heard him mutter: 'I don't know just what they expect that damn thing to do, but one thing for sure, it will never fly!”’

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then steeply dive back into the field. Every time you yank, and slam any of the control surfaces, like I’ve seen you do, you disturb the airflow over the surface, which decreases the efficiency and increases the drag, averting the potential performance of the airplane. If you will simply begin your pullup a little sooner and smoothly roll into your turn, keeping the ball centered, you will turn safer and quicker. At the end of the day, you will not be nearly as tired.”

The airplane should be flown in balanced and coordinated flight at all times

there are three main reasons for ag-pilots to fly this way all the time except, of course, when landing in a crosswind. The first and most important aspect of flying in balanced and coordinated flight, SAFETY. When I first broke into this business about 35 years ago, it seemed that every year somebody screwed his airplane into the ground following a stall in a turn. Some survived, most did not.

Nowadays, stalling in a turn is rather rare. I suspect this is at least partly due to 600+ horsepower as opposed to 235 - 300 hp on Pawnees and Cessnas, and 220 - 450 hp on Stearmans, and the fact that today’s pilots are far more competent flying halfmillion dollar airplanes. I further suspect that these stalls of the past were actually accelerated, cross-control stalls.

Jerome was absolutely right. Now, I strongly espouse this method of working an ag plane. Back then, I could not see the trees for the forest. Jerome is now retired and piddles in his shop and garden. He was worried that after he got out of his agplane, that he would be bored to tears and greatly miss ag-flying.

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Two alternatives that may have saved his life; the first, of course, is to swallow your pride, and start over. Keep in mind that when you go beyond a 45-degree angle of bank, the elevator becomes the rudder and vise versa. The second choice would have been to increase the angle of bank, pull back on the stick, and keep the balance ball in the center. If the airplane stalls, and it might, the stall will result in a clean, straight-away break. A reasonably good pilot can recover from this stall and by having the daylights scared out of him, an invaluable lesson will have been learned.

Before I go any further, let me say this: if you do not have a balance ball in your airplane, get one. It is the cheapest, most reliable and valuable flight instrument you can have. You may think you don’t need one because you can feel when the airplane is not in balanced flight. But, some ag-pilots cannot. I know this to be true after having flown with over 100 ag-pilots in our dual cockpit trainers; two Citabrias, an Ag-Cat and a Turbo Thrush.

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NAAA holds 2016 Spring Board Meeting The National Agricultural Aviation Association held its Spring Board Meeting in Alexandria, VA February 11-14, 2016. Before the Board meeting got underway, NAAA hosted a fundraiser for its political action committee, AgAv PAC. The breakfast crowd of supportive Board and Leadership Training Program attendees was addressed by Congressman Sam Graves of Missouri. Graves was warmly congratulated for his superior support of the agricultural aviation industry.

The Board then gathered for its morning general session and was cordially welcomed by NAAA President Brenda Watts.

Watts then introduced Jack Housenger, the director of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) that has jurisdiction over registering pesticides, developing pesticide label language, and enforcing their safe use.

NAAA Executive Director Andrew Moore. Moore greeted everyone with a “Happy 50th Anniversary NAAA!” He spoke of

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Moore introduced NAAA’s newest staffer Christian Rice who is serving as coordinator of government and public relations.

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Awards Committee – Gaylon Stamps, Chair (Appointed) Rod Thomas (Appointed) and Eric Klindt (Appointed) will present the 2016 NAAA Awards at the December Farewell Banquet.

The deadline for the awards nomination is Sept. 6, 2016. There will be eNewsletter articles, Facebook posts, etc. to remind everyone of the nominations deadline.

Budget & Finance Committee – Darrin Pluhar, 2016 NAAA Treasurer NAAA Treasurer Darrin Pluhar provided the Budget & Finance Committee report. The committee reviewed the 2015 NAAA Convention expenses and profits..

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Bylaws Committee – Dominique Youakim, Chair (Vice President) Chairman Dominique Youakim provided the Bylaws Committee report. The committee discussed some inconsistencies in the Bylaws.

If the board approves them today, then there will be electronic voting within the NAAA membership and state/regional directors will be asked to encourage everyone in their states/regions to vote. If the vote is not approved electronically (we need 10% of voting membership), then it will go to the NAAA Business Meeting in December in Long Beach.

The Bylaws Committee recommends: “That the name of the Bylaws Committee be changed to the Governing Documents Committee.”

The Bylaws Committee recommends that Article VI, Section 7 of the bylaws be amended as follows: Section 7. Support Committee. The Support Director shall chair the Support Committee. The Support Committee will consist of members in the Support membership class. A State or Regional Association, as

classified under Article II, Section 1a of these Bylaws, may send one individual in the Support membership class to serve on the Committee. The President may appoint additional members to the Support Committee per Section 2 of this Article.

The Bylaws Committee recommends that Article IV, Section 2 of the bylaws be amended as follows: Section 2. State or Regional Directors, National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation (NAAREF) President, Past Presidents, Immediate Past Treasurer, President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. There shall be one Director appointed by each state or regional Organization Member as defined in Article II, Section 1.a. of these Bylaws. Each Director must be an NAAA member. The Director shall be appointed annually by the state or regional organization and shall serve on the NAAA Board for a two (2) year term. The state or regional organization shall appoint the director for no more than three (3) consecutive terms. He or she shall have one vote on the Board. In the event the duly appointed Director should become unable to serve in that capacity, the applicable state or regional Organization Member shall appoint a

Director to fill the vacancy. The Director’s term commences January 1. (Remove Annually) A motion was made by Mike Bartholomew; seconded by Jeff Chorman and the motion passed.

Communications & Public Relations Committee – Gaylon Stamps – Vice Chair (Appointed) Vice Chair Gaylon Stamps provided the Communications & Public Relations Committee report. The committee discussed the documentary that is being produced for the 50th anniversary. It should be finished in early October and will debut at the 2016 NAAA Convention. Thirty-two subjects have

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An ad hoc committee has been going through old photos at the NAAA office. NAAA also requests 20-30 good photos from your states/regions that can be used in a slideshow that will be shown at the 50th convention in Long Beach. Please scan and email them to Carrie Capers (cmcapers@gmail.com) to be used in the slideshow.

NAAA is also working on a “Find an Aerial Applicator Near You” opt-in public database on the website for farmers to find aerial applicators in their areas.

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Insurance Committee – Doug Davidson, Chair (Appointed)

NAAA will exhibit at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. An ad hoc committee has been assigned which will be led by Graham Lavender (NAAA Secretary), Eric Rojek (Thrush), Nancy Andersen (Air Tractor), Lindsay Barber (NAAA Staff) and Jim Perrin (WI).

Convention Committee – Randy Hardy, Co-Chair (Appointed) Co-Chairman Randy Hardy provided the Convention Committee report. The committee reviewed the 2015 NAAA Convention.

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The committee will not conduct an insurance concurrent session at the 2016 NAAA Convention.

Long Range Planning Committee – Rod Thomas, Chair (Appointed)

Chairman Thomas provided the Long Range Planning Committee report. One of the committee’s discussions was on UAVs. In the committee the beyond line of site data request made by a federal panel and why they need operators’ GPS data was discussed as was that the data would be used to develop a safety margin between UAVs and manned aircraft.

The Membership Committee recommends: “The NAAA Board accept those listed in the “new” member handout for full membership in the NAAA.” A motion was made by Fletcher Sharp; seconded by Joe Coppick and the motion passed.

Museum Committee – Mark Kimmel (MS)

In regards to membership, the committee questioned whether or not it is time to increase our dues; after discussing it, the committee determined not to at this time.

The committee agrees on spending money to have a presence at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. We can have participation from airframe manufacturers, ag flight schools, other Allied members, etc. to get in front of the aviation crowd at AirVenture.

Membership Committee – Gary Jerger (MN) Chairman Gary Jerger provided the Membership Committee report. The committee reviewed the list of non-renewals for 2016 and noticed a downward trend of membership renewals at the beginning of the year.

The committee asks that all state/regional directors contact delinquent members from your state and areas because this is the responsibility of the board members. There are too many non-members riding on the coattails of members and they should join NAAA.

The National Agricultural Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame Museum in Jackson, Miss. has a large renovation project that will soon take place. The Museum is in the process of raising money for this renovation. The museum costs NAAA $3,000 per year. This museum is free brand awareness for the industry without NAAA having to pay much. The museum’s display renovations will be outstanding and the Hall of Fame will become an interactive exhibit. The museum’s new Executive Director is Aaron Rodgers and they’ve also hired a new fund development person.

The museum committee requests a booth space at the 2016 NAAA Convention and has asked the NAA Museum to assist with designing and filling the space.

The committee made and passed a motion to support the National Agricultural Aviation Museum in Jackson, Mississippi. (not monetarily). The motion was simply to prevent the committee from spending a lot of time debating support of

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Research & Technology Committee – Anthonie York, Chair (Allied-Application Technology) Chairman Anthonie York provided the Research & Technology Committee report. Brad Fritz and Clint Hoffmann of USDAARS asked for feedback on their variable rate studies and asked members to contact them if they have information and would like to share their feedback on an imagery system for variable rate. ARS had a planning meeting with 30 industry members in early February and a report will be provided to NAAA showing what the next 2-10 years of research looks like down the road for the industry and technologies in the industry.

Scott Bretthauer (Appointed) provided an update on ISO standards. Additional comments should be submitted prior to the next meeting of the ISO group in the fall. Bruce Hubler (ID) gave an update on night vision goggles by reporting on equipping a new Thrush Aircraft with required equipment. This project will give a better idea of costs next year.

The committee discussed ADS-B and how it could be used for keeping track of drone locations.

Safety & Federal Aviation Regulations Committee – Perry Hofer, Chair (SD) Chairman Perry Hofer provided the Safety & Federal Aviation Regulations Committee report. Ken Degg (NAAA Staff) provided a report of part 137 accidents for 2015; there were 69 accidents and eight fatalities. So far no accidents have been reported for 2016.

Ken Degg gave a status report on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 407 which covers airport fueling activities. Currently the NFPA standard does not allow for fixedwing aircraft refueling while the engine is operating except under a few tightly controlled conditions. NAAA proposed changes to the revised standard to be implemented in 2017 allowing for the hot refueling of agricultural aircraft providing certain procedures are followed. Most of our suggestions have been included in the draft of the revised standard.

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Support Committee – Sue Stewart, Chair (NM) Chair Sue Stewart provided the Support Committee report.

Tater Erickson (Appointed) provided a report on the Fallen Pilot program to help families in their time of loss. We want to help and recognize families in a time of loss and determine how we can develop an operating procedure for steps after the fatality. Guidelines will be provided at the October board meeting for review.

Sue Stewart reported on the 2015 Convention income from the Support activities.

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State Reports Rick Richter (Past President) announced that the California AAA is excited to have the NAAA Convention in California and if there is anything that is needed, please let the California AAA know.

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Application Stewardship (formerly called Drift Mitigation) will continue to investigate case studies but they will be specific to a type of parameter of drift that we want to highlight.

Hangar Flying will cover the normal issues of ag accidents and will tease the issue of

New Mexico AAA – Wade Berry presented a $3,000 donation to NAAREF. Wade challenges all other states to also make a donation to NAAREF. Illinois AAA – Dominique Youakim presented a $3,000 donation to NAAREF. Brian Rau thanked the Illinois AAA. With no further business, President Brenda Watts adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.

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NZ operators faced with heavy levy

by John Sinclair, Executive Officer NZ Agricultural Aviation Association sinclairjg@gmail.com In an unprecedented move the NZ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that it is to introduce a new safety levy on aerial topdressers that will see them levied $1.00 per tonne (GST Inclusive). This is intended to replace the existing arrangement where CAA charges topdressers for their surveillance at a rate of about $5400 per audit (exclusive GST). But the NZ Agricultural

Aviation Association (NZAAA) asks, has the authority done its homework?

The Cresco topdressing aircraft routinely spreads 25 tonnes per hour of super and up to 55 tonnes per hour of lime. Over the year each aircraft will spread 25,000 tonnes give or take. So a small operator who runs two Crescos can expect to pay $50,000 to CAA and larger ones with five will pay $125,000. That is a 2300% increase! Clearly topdressers cannot afford to wear this cost and so it will be passed on.

The CAA Funding Review can be found at www.caa.govt. nz/funding/index.html#Ph2 CAA claims that it currently costs $621,000 to provide safety oversight for Ag Aviation yet NZAAA’s figures of 700,000 tonne solids spread and 80m litres of spray applied shows that the amount will be more like $678,000 GST exclusive.

NZAAA says it is absolutely wrong that farmers are being taxed yet again – this time to fund the air police. It questions just why it costs so much to provide safety oversight to Ag Aviation.

More importantly, it questions the principle of a levy based funding model. Clearly CAA will have to spend considerable time auditing Ag Aviation to ensure that operators are being honest with their tonnes reported. This inefficiency will mean more cost for CAA. The existing arrangement is agreeable because audits are charged on an hourly rate (currently $284) and that means that the good operators pay less than the others.

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by Gina Hickmann Continuing with the history of women agricultural pilots, AgAir Update’s Brazilian representative, Gina Hickmann, asked Joelize Franciele Friedrichs to tell her story.

“My name is Joelize Friedrichs, but everybody knows me as Jo. I am 26 years old and I’m from Não-Me-Toque, a city in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul state (RS).

My aviation career began in 2007 at the Aero Club of Carazinho, RS. Unlike most, flying was not a childhood dream. My first contact with airplanes was when I discovered the flying club, after instructors there made a presentation at my high school.

My parents took me to the Aero Club where we made an introductory flight and in that moment I was sure this was what I wanted to do in my life. I started the Private Pilot course, which I finished in late 2008, flying slowly, because despite my parents paying for my training, financial conditions did not allow many flight hours per month.

After completing the Private Pilot course, I started working on my commercial pilot’s license. After a few flight hours, I incurred more financial issues. Then, I learned about an opportunity to fly in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso (MT), and went there. I worked carrying bags, cleaning aircraft, fueling, and in return, whenever possible I flew as copilot on planes based there where I completed the hours needed for my Commercial Pilot’s License and MultiEngine and Instrument ratings.

After a few months, I was hired as a copilot for a transport company, WDA Air Taxi. I worked there for about a year and then had an opportunity to return to

the Aero Club of Carazinho to be a multiengine instructor. So, I returned to the Aero Club in Rio Grande do Sul. I gave instruction for a while. During that time, I came in contact with agricultural aviation, meeting many friends who were already agricultural pilots. I attended CAVAG (ag-pilot) classes at the flying club. I received encouragement from a great teacher, Dalton Schlichting, at that time president of the flying club and also an agricultural pilot. In September 2012, I completed the CAVAG in Carazinho’s Aero Club.

I made the decision to use the training from CAVAG. I wanted to have control over these powerful aircraft, flying low with a heavy load. I wanted to learn to have the ability that agricultural pilots with these unique aircraft.

Soon I found an ag-pilot seat and now I am flying my fourth season at Precisão Aero Agricultural based at Catalão, Goiás Brazil.

I came from a farming family. I was already familiar with agricultural, but I had concerns about flying over the very large farms. At first I was afraid to be responsible for all the aerial application of a farm, but over time I learned and became more confident.

The main crops that I fly over are soybeans and corn. But I have flown over sugar cane and orange groves in São Paulo state. These were difficult areas to fly and taught me a lot, both to improve my flying skills and to respect the airplane.

I believe the rewards that agricultural aviation give me, besides the financial part, is the satisfaction of seeing the results of a good application where pests have been eliminated, the crop is

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As a warning, I suggest something that I told myself everyday before starting the plane: Forget what is outside the cockpit and focus on the flight and the application. Always keep your head flying ahead of the plane.

Speaking from personal perspective, I am a little shy. I expect very positive results from the things I do. As a hobby, I am now training Laço Comprido, a typical “gaúcho” sport involving horses, supported by my boyfriend.

People ask me a lot if I am afraid, because the profession has a slightly higher risk than other professions. Sometimes I’m afraid, especially when I have to fly in not so favorable weather conditions such as a strong wind, fog or excessive heat. But, I also have a lot of faith and respect for the aircraft. So far, God has blessed me and I am very happy with what I do.

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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

1979 AT-301 N8764S, TTAF 9663 Hrs. P&W R-1340-AN1 Engine TSMOH 235 Hrs. Covington, 2000 Hrs. remaining on wings, 12D40 Prop 385 Hrs. SOH, 126 gal. fuel, Short tail w/good fabric, Good Clean Northern Airplane w/no Corrosion, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, New aluminum booms, CP-03’s, Smoker, Fresh Annual on purchase. Call 308-991-3432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net 2007 AT-802A, PT6A-67AG, SATLOC Bantam, radio pkg., smoker, factory heat & air, fresh hot & annual. Call for pricing.

Rick Stone 800-441-2964 2005 AT-502B, PTA-34AG, Total time 2015 AT-402B with -34 or -15 available.

For more information please call 870295-6213 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

2000 AT-502A -45R, 7,950 TT, New Spars, New Hopper, New Landing Gear, No Fert. $390,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

1997 AT-802A 802A-0044, PT6A-67AG TT3927.4 This aircraft is set up for spraying, spreading and firebombing providing you with all year round income. Transland Fastgate Firegate quick change to 10” Gatebox (Both gates included), 380 Gallon tanks, Night Lights, Heater Electric, Hopper Lid, Smoker, Intellistar GPS Intelliflow, 2 sets of booms with aircraft Will sell with export CofA if required and can arrange ferry flight. This aircraft FIRE/AG ready and is set to work into any business. $842,000 Call +61 3 53309310 or email airtractor@ fieldair.com.au

2006 AT-502B -34AG, *PRICE REDUCED* 4558 TTA&E, SATLOC M3 w/ intelliflow, smoker, hopper rinse, load hog, heat & A/C, Lane electric fan brake, spreader, Shadin fuel flow, no damage history, e x t r e m e l y c l e a n a i r p l a n e , a l w ay s hangared! $499K Call 318-339-4747 ask for Ross or Pat

2010 802A -65 1530 TT, Hydraulic gate, SATLOC, wingman, bottom load fuel, Comm radio, CP nozzles. $1,110,000 Call John at 870-886-1999 or 870-826-9313.

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1991 AT-401 Ready to work, Well equipped nor thern 4 01, 4373T T, 727SMOH, Geared 1340, Hydromatic prop 182 hrs SIRAN, Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, Air Conditioner, Smoker, Agrinautics spray pump with Lane brake and fan, RT boom shut-off, Digital tach and CHT, Complete logs, Always hangared. $189,000 Call David Roth at 402-761-2322

Several 2010-2013 AT-802 -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag. Detailed maintenance. Call or email to enquire: +34667102184, info@ airtractoreurope.com.

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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

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

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 info on this aircraft.

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.

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

2010 AT-502B -34 *PRICE REDUCED* Includes G4 Satloc, Lane Electric Brake, Pump and Booms/CP Nozzles, Smoker, Stainless Steel Fabricators Spreader, Air-condition. For price and additional information contact Dwayne at Riceland Av i a t i o n 3 3 7- 8 2 4 -1 5 6 7 o r e m a i l ricelandav@aol.com

2005 AT-802A N8524L Ser# 202, 575 Since extensive hot, 0 bore scope, 1632 SGB insp, FCU, High pressure Pump, 1632 SNEW /0 SIRAN HC-B5MA-3D, New TG with new style t/w assembly, MVP50T, G4/ Intelliflow, Factory RAM, Air, Pulse LED nose lights, fast start, Reabe hopper gauge, comm, audio panel, smoker, hyd gate w/ Del Norte control, wingman, a/c, heat, CP11/ AFS check valves, Lane fan/ brake, Garmin 496, Paint is a 7, Just completed annual Call Karl at 601-6686200

1997 AT-602-60 N5096N, Night work light s, smo 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 Total 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) 655-8330 Cell: (870) 623-2312 Email: emptypocketsflying@yahoo.com 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

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

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.

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 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

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

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 nor thern airplane. Call Kyle 970 -867-8414 or 970-768-0553.

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

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

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

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

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

1988 AT- 401, 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 2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER $695,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

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.

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

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 662-299-8095

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Several 2006-2012 AT-802A -67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance. Call or email to enquire: +34667102184, info@ airtractoreurope.com.

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

2005 AT-602, 4400 TTSN, PT6A-60 AG, G4/flow, wingman, S.P. fuel, 10” hyd gate, $600K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net.

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.

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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 For more information call 870-295-6213

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

1976 AT-301 S/N 0030, TT4736, P&W 1340 0 SOH, 12P40-211 Prop O SOH, 126 gals fuel, Flagger, Smoker, SATLOC Lite Star II. This Aircraft has had a fresh Annual Inspection and is ready to work. $75,000 or OBO. For more information call Robert Eisele at 307-672-3421 or 307752-4421. Bighorn Airways, Inc. www. bighornairways.com

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

1988 AT-502, 7816 TT A/F, New 9800 hr. Spar Caps, Fresh HOT, New Hopper, Wingman, Cascade, M3 SATLOC, Flow Control, 7-1-2016 annual, Hot Section and Annual by Prime Turbines. $330,000 Call Darryl at 479-935-4891 2016 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) Avión nuevo, Aire Acondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable(Lane), 170 Galones de conbus tible , GPS Satloc Bantam con Intelliflow, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Disponible en, Marzo...$891,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956399-2320

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 2015 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1998 AT-602. PRICE REDUCED S/N 6020522, 9449.4 TTE&P. PT-60AG 252 SHSI, 2.5 since nozzles and borescope, new filters & batteries. 3850 hrs remaining on spar. M3 Satloc, flow control, 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. $350,000. All reasonable offers. 918-225-8561.

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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

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 956-3992320 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

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: 403-7958245 . 403-223-8245 .

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

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

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

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: 403-795-8245 . 403-223-8245

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 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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

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-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.

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

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

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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

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 870-995-1323 nights and weekends.

Cessna 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 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e a t agairupdatemarketplace.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. www.classifieds.agairupdate.com Fax: 478-352-0025.

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

1974 Cessna Ag Truck, 4711 TT, 1400 TTE, New bantam with flow control, VGS, Smoker, Flagger, 2 sets of booms - 1 set is brand new, 5 sets of nozzles in excellent condition. $80,000 Call 780-841-1483 or email georgez.ftc@gmail.com 1976 CESSNA, A-188B, N4933Q, A/F TT 6315.7, Continental IO-520D26B 285 HP, Check Spec Sheet for all the details, SOLID AS A NEW AIRCRAFT Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

Order your AT-802 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 1 9 9 4 AT- 5 0 2 B . S/ N 5 0 2 B - 0 2 4 9.

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

AT-401: 5600 TT, 150 SMOH R1340-AN2 geared P&W by Tulsa, 150 SPOH Ham Std 23D40-31/7035A-9, Otter blades, 2” SS spray system, bottom load, 38” Transland gate, 74 amp alternator, elec. operated high lift flaps w/ aileron droop, windshield washer, Tanis oil heater, Satloc M3 w/ Flow Control, A/C, right boom shut off, 400 gal hopper, 126 gal fuel w/ bottom load, smoker flagger, CP nozzles, Lane fan and brake, clean northern airplane. Call Mike at Sky Tractor 800-437-5319

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1965 Cessna 172F Perfect Parts/Loader runner aircraft! Make: Cessna Model: 172F Year built: 1965 Registration: N5556R Price: US$ 27,000 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 74-78-77-76-7478 Perfect 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 10, Interior:Tan cloth seats, Nice clean interior Rated 5 out of 10 Inspection Status: Complete Original Logs Since New Annual inspection due Sept. 2016 Dry 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! $27,000. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

19 76 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

1968 Cessna S/N 188-0419, Continental IO-520 -D Fresh Overhaul with: New engine hoses, New Exhaust, New Oil Cooler , New Electric Fuel Pump, Prop and Gov. Overhauled Gear Overhauled New Tires, New Paint, New windshield and side windows, Hopper, Overhauled, New Cables All Control Surfaces Overhauled, New Lights $123,000 Call 701-298-0349

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.

1973 CESSNA 188B, N5647G, A/F TT 4020, Continental O-470R Engine, 230 HP, Prop Time 394.8, SEE SPEC SHEET FOR DETAILS, 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 662501-5559

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

Dromader M-18A Turbine Airframe for sale. No engine. 4796TT. Contact Riceland Av i a t i o n 3 3 7- 8 24 -1 5 6 7 o r e m a i l ricelandav@aol.com O r d e r yo u r F l y i n g D r o m ad e r Pe n 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

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

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1966 Piper PA-25-250/270, 7050 TTSN, 140 SMOH, New prop spring gear sealed struts Satloc CP nozzles, new fuel bladder, ready to go to work. $63,500 Will trade for Super Cub. Call Scott at 406-249-0285

1969 PA 25-250 B model, 7270TT, ETSOH 1530, 400hr since bulk strip. Mogas STC, 180gal hopper, extended wings, Satloc Litestar, SS booms with CP03’s, Metal belly, JPI fuel monitor, $39,000 Email Brett at borderair@westvic.com.au

1969 Piper PA-25-235, *PRICE REDUCED* 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, 2 oil coolers, STC’d modified exhaust, exceptional corrosion free condition. $64,000. 520-251-1577

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

1966 Pawnee spray plane, 12275TT, 1050 SMOH, Hutch wing & fuselage, spring steel gear, spreader box & Trac Map available at extra cost. $57,900 OBO. Call Patricia 903-571-0116 or email eastexflying@gmail.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

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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. $295,000.

Contact Frankie Williams at Southfield Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

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

Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218

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

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. $285,000.

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

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

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE(400 HP) - 7642 Total Time/ 388 since Overhaul engine/ 0 since Overhaul 3 blade Propeller: 275 gal hopper, JAS Gate, Agrinautics pump and fan, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with AFC check valves and CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, com radio, electric turn and bank, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi and retractable night working lights, NEW Dyna Nav VEKTOR GPS, left entry step, good paint/tires/glass. Just had EXTENSIVE ANNUAL INSPECTION, aircraft in good condition. $160,000.

Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559 686 1794/ info@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Only $29 .99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) Turbines Inc Conversion - 6450TT/ EITHER 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20 engine with 362 since HSI OR 4509 since O/H engine with 0 since HSI, 72 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, comm radio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/ instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate.

This aircraft is in very good condition!

Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $280,000 with the 3000 hour engine, or $260,000 with the 4500 hour engine. 559- 686 -1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraf t.com / w w w. johnstonaircraft.com Order your Piper Pawnee 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 a t agairupdatemarketplace.com

2012 Thrush PT6 -34, 2462 TTSN, Fresh HSI, Fresh Prop Overhaul, Fully equipped, Hangared, NDH. $590,000 Call 520-2511577

1983 DC Thrush, TT 16,581, Walter 601E11, 29,000 hr wing spar, no ad’s, winglets 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, crophawk, fuel flow, a/c, heat, intercom, strobes, radio, ss booms, cp nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, wingman, spreader, vg’s.

Call Shelton at 912-384-6466 or 912592-5334.

Turbine Thrush. N8549V. This is a USA registered aircraft, S/N 2309R, 9400TT, Garrett TPE-331-1 (super), 840 HP, 50 TSOH, Arkansas Turbine, all new wheels, ($100,000) 50 SPOH and balance, 500 gallon, extended Wings, 29 inch wheels, Spring Tail wheel, 228 fuel, new IE FP-5 digital fuel flow, dual landing lights, wiper, Lane Brake, KY197 Com, new M3 c/w Intelliflow, Cold Seat, Zee A/C, strobe, New CP11T Nozzles, Thrush dealer maintained, fresh extensive annual just completed, much more! $295,000. Call Norm Colhoun at 306-536-5055

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

1979 Thrush S2R -6, 9500TT, 1123 hrs left on wing spar, 200 hrs since engine gearbox overhauled by CD Aviation, 400 gallon, 325 hrs SHS, SATLOC with flow control, new spray system, Lane fan, electric brake & tires, new paint in 2014, Eddy Current completed 1/16, Annual to be completed 2/16, $225,000. Possible -6 engine sold separately for $110,000. Call Justin at 806-678-4938

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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.

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

1973 500 Gallon M601-E11, TTAF: 9500, TSOH: 2600, TSPOH:2600, - Engine borescope satisfactory (engine is hot and high), 2 brand new batteries still in boxes-engine auto startup limiter, Time left on wing spars: 2000 approx, Wing spar inspection (eddy current) Good, ServAero tailwheel, cp’s, Agrinautics pump with lane brake and Air Tractor 5 blade ground adjustable fan, VG’s, Zee heat and air conditioner, Satloc Airstar with Aerial ace flow control. Dry spreader, Inertial reel Harness. $205,000 Contact Matt at 208-867-9586 or mgaddis75@ gmail.com

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

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 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.

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

1995 Thrush with Garrett -6. 11,300 hrs TTSNE, 455 hrs SHSI, new wheels, 5,720 TTAF, 50 hrs. on lifetime spar caps 1314 SPOH, Air Repair Fast Start, 2 year old Harbor A/C, Lane fan and brake, bleed air heat, spare starter/gen, SS spray system, Annual with sale $280,000 Call Ron at 904-585-6176

The 550 Thrush of fers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dr y chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a gre at o ptio n fo r o p e r ato r s . Th e 550 Thrush offers a choice of power p l a n t s , a l l ow i n g yo u to t a i l o r t h e aircraft to meet the demands of your par ticular oper ating environment. www.thrushaircraft.com

WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net

Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 987-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com

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

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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.

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

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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

1998 Thrush 510P S2R-T34 Airframe: Approx. 8300 hours TT, Approx. 1900 hours remain on Wing Spar, Engine: PT6 - 34AG, 250 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 2012, Wing 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 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 Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com 2013 Thrush Aircraft, N762BF G10-177, 630 hrs. TTAF, 630 hrs. TTSN, Engine 630 hrs. since Cam, Prop 630 hrs., MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS with Flow Control, AgNav, VHF Radio, Transponder, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, $825,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or bruceandrews62@ gmail.com

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

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

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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. $699,950. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft check us out at ASIJET. COM or give us a call at 952-941-6255

2012 THRUSH S2R-T34, *PRICE REDUCED* N30538, Fresh annual complete & available now! 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. $760K Call Cory Johnson at 870-930-4555

1996 Thrush S2R G10DC: Approx. 6700 TTAF, TPE331-10 with 1700hrs SOH, Dual cockpit, Satloc G4 w/Flow, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, elec. fan brake, Landing lights, and More! Aircraft located in Australia, containership/importation included! $429,000 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

1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super/400, Airframe: Approx. 4550 hours TT, Engine/Propeller: 1550 Hours Since Super Conversion to Garrett -1, Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3750 Hours TT, 980 SMOH approx. 350 hours Since new Blades Equipment: Bantam GPS with new X3 screen, 400 Gallon Hopper, Single Point Fuel, Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Five Blade Pump, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV lights, Strobe lights, Wiper/washer, Mesh seat, Inspection status: Annual Due 3/2017, Refurbished exciter box installed 10/2015.Call ASI Jet 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

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

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

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

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 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

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 Order your Dual Cockpit Thrush 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 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.

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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.

Weatherly 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

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. $80,000 OBO Call Jeff Chorman at 302-349-5055

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

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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.

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

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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

20 03 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i t h Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 10 0 0 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 or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.

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2005 ROBINSON R-44 RAVEN II *PRICE REDUCED*- 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! $245,000 w/o Isolair 4500 Dry System/ Seeder. Contact Ely Ag Helicopters 918605-1037 or 918-605-1038 Order your Bell 206 Helicopter 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

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Ag Spray Equipment - Dultmeier elec pump with TCS 682-15 meter complete assy. Eductor w/ manifold & multiple valves. Used 3 seasons. 2012 500 gal fuel trainer dual axle, road worthy, 12v electric pump, meter & hose. High pressure hot/cold sprayer. Rebuilt inside w/ new insulation, many nozzles. Briggs water pump, new bell housing 2.5 connection.

Fuel trailer new was 7500, mint condition.

Stored in hangar. Best reasonable offer takes them or sold separately. Email hogster40@gmail.com Transland 25” wide mouth, 9 vane, Stainless Steel Spreader with hangars.

Poplarville, MS 39470, about 50 miles north of Miss Gulf Coast. Price: $600 Call Carl Myers at 601-795-1476 or email carlmyers@bellsouth.net for more information.

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 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 PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H EL P YO U !!! E XCEL L EN T PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559 686 1794/ parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360, Ask for our catalog.

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

Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749

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Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today. 1-800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor 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.

Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344

Engine R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $64,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 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 ENGINE & PROP, PZL ASZ-621R-M18 PT6A-34AG, 980 TTSN, FRESH HOT SECTION, PRATT WARRANTY $350,000; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 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

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 h i tn ey R- 985 Fo r S al 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 308-368-5556 for details

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

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 817-3542002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50555, Pr at t & Whitney R-985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Rober ts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.

TSO 2693, 3000 CR build. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50818, TSO, 0, EOS OH, For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, P-50875, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 CO M P L E T E F I R E WA L L FO 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 559-686-9360.

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

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange.

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

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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 Aircraf t Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com 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 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 972-2483108 X 302 / rforbes@turbineair.com for details.

Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com.

Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $64,500; Lane Aviation 888995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281232-5401

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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 308-368-5556

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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 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

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

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

Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com Universal Turbine Parts2 ea PT6A-21 TSO 319012 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0 (10), 1198, 20972 ea PT6A-135 TSO 2791, 30812 ea PT6A-135A TSO 0, 6531 ea PT6A-34 TSO 05 ea PT6A-41 TSO 482, 1219, 2198, 2998, 30294 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0, 2983, 3729, 41551 ea PT6A-50 TSO 01 ea PT6A-65AR TSO 43574 ea PT6A-65B TSO 0, 5796, 5827, 69783 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0, 4251, 46001 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions.

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

GPS Intelliflow Flow Controls - in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319

Trac Map Pro with light bar and all cables. $10,000 The unit is brand new and has never been installed in an aircraft. I sold the aircraft that it was going in so I don’t need it anymore. Call 940-704-9682 or email oscaras@wildblue.net for more information or pictures.

*PRICE REDUCED* 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 $20,000 usd each, my loss is your savings.Dave 204-870-2828 dave@ jonair.com New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367 Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company

SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 DY N A N AV V EK TO R G P S - $9,95 0 NEWEST system on the market with a FANTA STIC 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 559686-1794, 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 Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales an d s e r vice . C all Danny (s ale s) or Dallas (service) 662-846 - 0228 Fax. 6 62- 8 43 - 0 811 s al e s @ air re p air in c . com Intelliflow Flow Control ready for M3 or Bantam. Complete system with new 2” Valve and Flow Meter and processor just checked at AgJunction - $3,200 Call 604465-0009

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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

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Miscellaneous Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions.

Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com 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 Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com

Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n o v 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 aircraf t grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com 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

CALL FOR PRICING New 2016 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, G4/flow GPS, 308 fuel, extended engine warranty

New 2016 AT-502XP new Pratt 140 engine, extended engine warranty, G4/flow GPS 2011 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 2500 TTSN, 0- since Covington hot, wingman, Bantam/flow

Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine.

Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Fly through your mail with our A i r p l a n e Le t te r O p e n e r ! $13 .9 9 p l u s S & H M a k e s a g r e a t g i f t . Fo r more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Marke t Place at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com

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1999 AT-802A, PT6A-65 AG 250 SLOH by Covington $725 K. 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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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 DeSpain Collection Customizable Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information 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.

Taking best offer! Call Mike for details at 623-332-2806 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 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.

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Airplane not included. Email blindads@ agair up date.com, Subjec t: Centr al 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 n oppor tunity to expand business in the Midwest. Currently running two turbine aircraft. Family business w/ good equipment & experienced pilots.

For further information email blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subjec t: 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 & hangar located at 2AZ1 in Salome, AZ 85348. Home built in 2008, 2190 sq-ft, many items to remain, hangar 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 Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. Call or email to enquire: +3 4 6 6710218 4, info @ airtractoreurope.com 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 PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com

Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 The mid-west Air Tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

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

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

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Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 Used Cleveland Wheels. 29 inch, 8.50X10, tail wheels, brake parts. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 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 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 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 Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands.

Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

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

Manual control or GPS variable rate ready.

Integrates into existing hydraulic systems.

More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TAIL w/ updates in EXCELLENT condition.

Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

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.

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 Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

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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

Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com

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

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net Thrush parts for sale! Ayres Metal Tail, Overhauled Fuselage Frame, Thrush Landing Gear, Flaps/Thrush, Ailerons/ Thrush, Fabric Tail Complete Heavy Flying Wires, -34 Pratt & Whitney Engine (2 each), Spar Cap Replacement. Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135.

E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

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

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

Used 502 Wingman. $5000. Call Al 870265-5011 Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) 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

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

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

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. 229-6453605. www.davidononline.com

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 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Pr o p. H a r t ze l l H C- B5 M P -3C . F i t s AT-502A, AT-503, AT- 602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG -T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0).

Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair.com 22D30-6533A12, 0 SOH $15,50012D406101A12, 1058 SOH $11,500012D40AG100-4S, 375 SOH $17,50022D40AG200 -2, 60 IR AN $20,50022D40 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

Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12; Call PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net

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

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

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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 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 -390 0 w w w.

UnitedTurbine.com AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Hershey Flying Service 308-3685556 Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff. We have engines for sale or exchange. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami.com.

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 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

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We b u i l d l o a d e r t r u c k s t o y o u r specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-6972004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 or Cell: 870-919-2317

Wanted to Buy Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 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

18 foot bumper pull trailer with 1000 gallon fuel tank, $3000. Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-225-8561

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

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Seat Wanted Looking for a solid company, tired of flying crap equipment, 45 year old, single, no kids, love to travel, 30 years flying experience, great Mtn & high wind pilot, over 10,000 hrs crop dusting, past 10 years no accidents or claims, lots of herbicide experience, last 2 years forestry 775-3150696 tmccropdusting@gmail.com 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.

Resume with References available.

AgFlyer34@gmail.com Looking for 2016 Seat, 9297.9 TT, 7674.2 Ag Time, 130.6 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine it does not matter. Resume available upon request. Call Cory at 507456-6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com

Office manager for midwest ag operator, integrity and high character a must, technology skills needed, opportunity for long term employment. Please email cover letter and resume to blindads@ ag a i r u p d ate .co m , S u b j e c t : O f f i ce Manager, or fax to 478-352-0025 Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with over 64 years of service, requires 2 Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to f l y o u r A i r Tr ac to r s 5 02/8 02 .

Term (Full Time Temporary): June 1, 2016 till September 30, 2016 E-mail resume including references to info@ kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd Taber Airport Box 4 3 61Ta b e r, A l b e r t a , C a n a d aT 1G 2C8Phone: 403-223-8245Fax: 403-2231314 A & P Mechanic - NCFE Huron, SD Responsibilities - Preventive maintenance and repairs of NCFE fleet. - Perform annual inspections, 100 hr. inspections, and routine maintenance of NCFE fleet.

- Inspection authorization is preferred, but not required. - Must be able to work with patrons in a courteous and professional manner. - Perform other duties as assigned by NCFE Facility Manager. Send resumes to pking@ncfe. coop or call 605-380-6003 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 www.jungecontrol.com. For full job description and salary visit www. classifieds.agairupdate.com Under Help Wanted.

North 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 benef its include Health Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement and Bonus. Send resumes to northsa@pld. com

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 Midwe s t O per ation 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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Advanced Aerial Guidance

Action Aircraft LP................................... 44A Ag - Nav, Inc. ...................................... 3, 38A Agrinautics.............................................. 33A Airplane Services................................... 48A Air Repair Inc................................5AFF, 42A Air Tractor Inc...............................6AFF, 27A Aircraft Structural Inspections......... 15AFF American AgViation............................... 49A ASI Jet Sales............................................ 38A Avialsa................................................. 19AFF Cascade Aircraft Conversions.............. 28A Collins Aircraft Dynamics, Inc............... 42A Covington Aircraft Engines................... 68A Custom Air.............................................. 25A Desser Tire & Rubber Co...................... 37A DynaNav................................................. 45A Electrode Aviation................................. 48A Farm Air Inc............................................ 63A FireBoss......................................18AFF, 40A Flight Grip............................................... 46A Frost Flying.................................23AFF, 61A GE Aviation............................................. 39A Government Sales Inc........................... 48A Gulf Coast Ag Aircraft SS....................... 59A Hershey Flying Service.......................... 34A J & C Enterprises, Inc............................. 60A JetSet Airmotive..................................... 48A Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc............... 55A Kawak Aviation Technologies............... 24A Lane Aviation, Inc............. 11AFF, 29A, 53A

Key G4 Features

L7 Lightbar

• Wireless transfer of logs and jobs • Access the G4 remotely through the Internet

The L7 Lightbar with new Hi-Bright LEDs, 4 Displays and other new features including optional sun visor

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

HQ™ Instant Data Push/Pull

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• Live view of any aircraft or asset

SATLOC................................................... 67A

• FAA obstacle warning database

• Hot keys enable you to quickly toggle to full map screen

Machida Borescopes............................. 46A Micro Aero Dynamics............................ 44A Micron Sprayers Limited...................... 40A Mid - Continent Aircraft Corp............... 37A Orsmond Aerial Spray Pty. Ltd......... 21AFF Pratt & Whitney Canada............... 31A 35A Preferred Airparts................................. 59A Queen Bee Air Specialties.................... 46A

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

• Laser altimeter support

• View, print or email as-applied spray maps

• Nearest swath feature

• Enter Section/Township/Range

SANAG..................................................... 48A Schweiss Doors...................................... 49A ServAero Engineering........................... 48A Simplex Manufacturing..................... 14AFF

• Various weather layers including US & Canadian Radar and Wind

Sky Tractor Supply Co........................... 30A Southeastern Aircraft............................ 57A Souther Field Aviation, Inc.................... 65A Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers.......... 48A Tangent Link LTD............................... 12AFF

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Thrush Aircraft Inc................................... 2A TracMap NZ LTD.................................... 41A Transland ............................................... 36A

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Trotter Controls ................................ 17AFF Turbine Installations......................... 21AFF Tulsa Aircraft Engines........................... 34A Turbine Conversions Limited............... 25A Universal Turbine Parts Div.................. 33A WRK......................................................... 49A

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