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from the cockpit

Wire cutters and UAVs “Back in the day,” as one says to refer to many years past, I operated both a Hutcherson Pawnee with spring steel gear and an Ag-Cat with the same type of gear (pre-1980). Both of these aircraft had “wire cutters” on the leading edge of the gear legs. I thought it was a super good idea, cost effective insurance in my mind. I remember cutting a wire with them, once, coming down over a tree line with a hidden wire stretching across a small soybean field. The wire snapped back and set the grass on fire along the road. The aircraft was unharmed.

Anyway you cut it, no pun intended, wire cutters are a good thing. The idea is to not cut a wire in the first place. And, in most cases the prop would get the wire, which is definitely not a good thing, especially for a turbine powered aircraft. Although there is only a small area where a wire cutter is effective, it is a critical area where the effect of the wire is the greatest with increased leverage on the gear legs. For the relatively small amount of money they cost, I am sure I would be flying an ag plane with wire cutters.

Drones, aka UAVs, keep popping up their ugly heads. The way things are going, there is not going to be a happy outcome with these devices. I read where Amazon. com was delivering 2000 UAVs a day.

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That is unfathomable. Surely that information is incorrect. Even so, a 1,000 or even 500 a day demonstrates how infiltrated the air is with them.

Undoubtedly, there will be responsible operators who will take whatever steps are necessary to safely share the airspace with low flying aircraft like the ag-plane.

However, I really don’t see how that is going to work. Based on recent FAA regulations, the UAV must stay within line of sight, as I understand it. That will surely be a limiting factor. If used in agriculture, there are fields where line of sight would be lost.

UAVs are not just a problem in North America. Earlier this week, my Argentine representative had an encounter with a UAV operator who told him to warn all ag-pilots in the area he would be flying a drone. My contact told him that was not possible that ag-planes operated in uncontrolled airspace. There were words of anger passed on both sides of the phone.

An AgAir Update reader from Wisconsin, Jim Kazmierczak, submitted a very graphic pamphlet of the potential danger of UAVs. Of course, every ag pilot is aware of the danger, but obviously some UAV operators are not or don’t believe.

Be sure to check this AgAir Update edition’s Letters to the Editor for a

sample of Kaz’s flyer. Readers can also go to agairupdate.com and download this flyer to use in their businesses. I hope it helps.

I would be remiss not to mention that the NAAA is very much involved with the UAV issue, working with the FAA and the appropriate associations affected

by UAVs. This is the kind of back door workings that will generate progress with the safe use of UAVs. I am pretty sure they are not going away, so we as ag-operators are going to have to figure out a way to live with them; not unlike METs. Spring is here in the U.S. and quickly moving into Canada. Most of you potentially have a long season ahead.

Now is as good a time as any to start prepping for it. The more things you can accomplish with that preparation while not under the stress a backlog of acres to be treated, the better and safer your life will be. Don’t miss the opportunity.

Fly safe.

Until next month, Keep Turning…

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agair mail UAV flyer I’ve made up this flyer to make known of some of my concerns involving a UAV running into me while flying. Please review and pass along if you can.

Thank you, Jim Kazmierczak Lodi, WI Morning Kaz That is an interesting photo; sure glad it wasn’t me flying. I think your idea with flyer is superb.

Cheers—Bill

drones Hola amigo, Very interesting article, the one about the drones in New Zealand. I am right now doing an official report to the ANAC authority here in Argentina due to a situation with drones.

Ten days ago I received a phone call from an agricultural engineer, (specifically chief of seed production) telling me they will operate in the following hour and a half a drone at 800 feet and I “must” alert aircraft here at the airport. My reaction was the same as would be yours from your desk in Perry. Due to this guy talking like being the owner of the airspace, I kindly told him this is a non controlled airstrip and I don’t know

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Steve Fletcher’s Air Tractor (Fletcher’s Flying Service in Immokalee, Florida) after hitting a buzzard. who is coming and when. I then asked him what kind of approval he has and he said he has the approval but he does not have to talk to me about it. I got angry and said I will advise any pilot arriving here that an illegal drone will operate very close to Runway 03. He got angry, too. I hung up the phone because I understood there was no reason to continue this conversation.

I immediately took the Super Cub and flew the area, but found nothing. I called to the director of the municipal airport and he called the seed company, but no one would talk about it.

The report I am sending to ANAC is to settle any doubts in case we or an ag pilot in this area have an issue with the drones. The seed company will not receive any kind of fine from the ANAC, but they will surely be contacted, producing an uncomfortable situation within the seed company. This will be good making them understand there is no owner of the airspace, but there are rules that must be followed as soon as anything looses contact with earth.

I have read many kind of issues about drones, but never like this in which the drone operator starts believing he can do anything he wants, totally ignoring the existence of rules.

Update about season in Argentina: February was not good in the south half of the country. Considering February is the most important month in the year, the complete season will be qualified as bad.

Guillermo Giordana ArAvia Venado Tuerto, Argentina

Hola G’mo; Thanks for your explanation. I can read “between the lines” that you are very angry!

And, so would I be angry, too. This is the problem with drones and unfortunately, it may take a fatality for anyone to respond.

I will send you a pamphlet that an ag-pilot here designed to send to his customers, warning them about the dangers of drones.

They are already a problem in the U.S. I expect them to be a problem worldwide, particularly for pilots who fly in the low altitude environment; aerial firefighters, air ambulance, police, television flight crews and of course, ag-pilots. It is not just our industry, but all these others too. You must get them involved in this fight.

injures the crop for which the product was originally prescribed.

It is tragic the south of Argentina had a bad season. Again, unfortunately, the nature of agriculture is cyclic, up and down. Maybe next year will be better. One good thing about a bad season is sometimes it increases the demand for agricultural products in the next season. —Bill

In another example, a 25-acre field of strawberries was severely damaged with classic RoundUp symptoms. The pattern and surrounding vegetation indicated a direct application. The containers used had legible labels for a chemical to be used on strawberries. The operator had not applied Roundup that year, and did not have any RoundUp or empty RoundUp containers on the property. He had sprayed RoundUp susceptible crops in the past with no problems. Unfortunately, the containers had been destroyed and no batch numbers were recorded.

nigeria Farming rice in Nigeria using an AT-502B. Would like to get in touch with Alan McCracken regarding spray drift and ways to reduce it.

Mark McLean Nigeria Hello Mark; I have copied Alan with your website submission. I am sure he will be in touch.— Bill

contamination Each year, Davis Ag Consultants, LLC is assigned claims where it is obvious that the chemical delivered to the flying service was contaminated with a chemical that

I wanted to write to the AgAir Update readers and remind them, that under no circumstances, apply chemicals delivered in open containers, or with the seal broken.

In regards to the label, if it has weathered or is in some way damaged rendering it illegible, send it back.

the label is not legible. Keep a record on the work order (spray sheet, etc.) of batch or lot numbers. If a crop injury or other problem occurs, we may be able to locate part of a “shelf sample”, or find a sealed container with the same batch or lot number, thus vindicating the applicator.

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We recently had an instance where some of the chemicals delivered were in jugs that been opened, and some of the other labels were not legible. Wheat was severely burned during this application; the load prior was wheat which was not injured.

Once, we were able to prove that a cotton herbicide was contaminated with 2,4-D. In another case, a cotton herbicide was contaminated with a soybean herbicide that injured the cotton. In both of these cases, the chemical company paid for the losses.

In summary, do not apply anything from an open or broken-sealed container, or if

Makes sense to me, Jim. People tend to believe quality control is infallible. Obviously, not so. There is way too much at stake to assume. What was it Ronald Reagan once said in reference to the Russians, “Trust, but verify”? -Bill

video How are you? I hope all is well for you there in the ‘frozen’ south. Here is a video of the balanced mount and pressure cowl during crosswind testing. The video quality starts a little rough, but I think it will give you good insight into the controllability of the balanced mount and pressure cowl in a crosswind. The video will show you side view, cockpit and directly aft. The conditions are 14 knots gusting to 19.

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To see the video go to Cascade Aircraft Conversions Facebook page We look forward to having you fly it when it is hot and in actual working conditions.

We have a few more tricks up our sleeve that we will be sharing with you as the year progresses.

Tom Welch Cascade Aircraft Conversions Garfield, WA Tom; Nice work by Larry. You can even tell in the video he wasn’t cheating by looking at the left rudder pedal and the wind coming from the right.

I’ll get this in as a Letter to the Editor in print, kick it out in our next eEdition as a video link and post on AgAir Update’s YouTube channel.

I look forward to flying the aircraft. Please keep me posted.—Bill

classified You can remove the ad for the time being, got several “hits” on it. We hope to get one of them hired.

Thanks for what you do for ag av.

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Thanks Bruce and Richard for all your hard work!

Herb Maraman Tifton, GA Hey, that’s great. Will be sure to take down the classified ad on our website/eEditions and from print. It amazes me how often someone will place a classified ad with AgAir Update, like you did, and the next day call back and say the ad worked already and they had sold whatever they listed. —Bill

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inspection and to have them replace the tail section tubing per the AD. Mine was the first tail section that had been accomplished in his shop. However, mine makes #5 for his mechanic Richard Stroup.

All his staff are great to be around and Bruce reminds me of a battlefield general!

When he walks in the shop, you can tell he knows everything that’s going on! I’d highly recommend to anyone that if you need work done on a Pawnee or a Thrush, to give his shop the opportunity!

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Richard Stroup removing horizontal stabilizer from tail section of a Pawnee at

Bruce’s Flying Service’s shop in Arlington, Georgia.

Yeah, Little General would be a good nickname for Bruce; been knowing him even before he started flying ag over 30 years ago. The Andrews have been in the agflying business a very long time and should know what they are doing.

I am glad to hear you are satisfied with their work—Bill

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I enjoy Wing and a Prayer. I think the son had a lot to do with improvements at AgAir Update. But, I have always enjoyed the paper. I also think dad is pretty sharp to start this paper.

Mahlon McCormick LaPorte, TX Mahlon Ha! I’ve heard the ‘fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree’. Yes, Graham has been a great help here. Youth often brings fresh ideas while age brings the wisdom to implement them.

Hmmm... that sounds like another good saying. —Bill

Here are our latest Eagle Vistas graduates, Landan Long and David Chambers.

Thank you so much for helping our students get started with a complimentary six-month subscription of AgAir Update!

Landan Long from Alabama comes from a farming family and is a recent Young Farmer of the Year representative for Alabama. He is buying a Brave with Frankie Williams’ help and will be spraying his own crops.

David Chambers, also from Alabama, already has a job lined up working for a commercial applicator in Alabama flying a Weatherly.

Beverly Berry Eagle Vistas LLC Sebring, FL Morning Beverly; Congrates to the new ag-pilots. I believe if they want to be professional ag-pilots, they need to read AgAir Update, of course I would believe that!—Bill

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by Graham Lavender Just south of Lafayette, Louisiana in a farming area filled with rice, sugarcane, soybeans, wheat and rye grass, sits Vincent (pronounced Vaason) Flying Service, home of seven Super B-Model Ag-Cats flying from five operating locations. Vincent Flying Service’s owner, Clay Vincent, recently hosted AgAir Update while his fleet of aircraft were busy sowing rice and preparing for the upcoming season.

Clay Vincent grew up in agriculture, working on various farms and in the fields of south Louisiana. It was here, where the ever-present roar of radial Ag-Cats inspired him to learn to fly and become an ag-pilot. Clay graduated from Ag-Flight in Bainbridge, Georgia in May of 1994. Soon after graduation, Clay secured a seat flying a 450-gallon Ag-Cat with a 600 HP radial engine for the late Mike Detraz. Clay flew for Detraz for two years, learning the ropes of the aerial application business, all the while polishing his new found career as an ag-pilot.

At the turn of the millennium, Vincent Flying Service bought a satellite location in St. Martin, Louisiana, which is still in operation today.

The expansion increased efficiency for the flying service that allowed Clay to graduate his business, which for all practical purposes was still in its infancy, to turbine power.

By 2001, Vincent Flying Service was working two PT6A-20 powered Ag-Cats.

The next few years showed steady growth for Clay and his crew. Lewis “Duke” Durke joined Vincent Flying Service in 2005, along with Gary Noel.

(Recently, Duke retired after his 50th season of ag flying. His son, Daniel, is one of Vincent Flying Service’s pilots.)

The addition of pilots and aircraft allowed Clay to expand his business and begin treating sugarcane. About 15% of Vincent Flying Service’s work is on sugarcane, while the majority is mostly applications over rice.

In 2010, Clay purchased a local flying service that brought with it two additional satellite strips and another aircraft. The previous owner, Lloyd Suire, flies with the Vincent Flying Service team. This elevated Clay’s fleet to five turbine-powered Ag-Cats based from four locations. Clay also began mentoring a new pilot that year, Cody Steele. Cody continues to fly with Vincent Flying Service out of their Gueydan location.

As the demand to treat more acres continued and nearby operators wanting to get out of the business, Vincent Flying Service had the opportunity to acquire another local operation in 2012. With this acquisition came the latest location in Abbeville, with one PT6A-34 powered Ag-Cat. Vincent Flying Service’s pilot,

Butch Dehart takes another load of rice seed. About 85% of Vincent Flying Service’s work is applications over rice.

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In 1998, Clay formed Vincent Flying Service in Kaplan, Louisiana. The newly formed flying service began treating rice with two 600 HP radial powered 450-gallon Ag-Cats. Clay and his first hired pilot, Stanley Herbert, found themselves flying about 500 hours each during the season; with a growing business model and the need to expand.

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Butch Dehart, flies out of Abbeville operation.

Currently, Vincent Flying Service is operating seven Ag-Cats. Six of those are turbine-powered (PT6A-34 & PT6A-28) and one radial 600 HP. Clay keeps the radial Ag-Cat for mentoring new pilots.

He’s mentoring Vincent Zaunbrecher as of this writing.

The pilots of Vincent Flying Service: Clay Vincent (foreground), L-R Lewis “Duke” Durke, Daniel Durke, Lloyd Suire, Jonathan Young and Cody Steele.

Not pictured: Butch Dehart and Vincent Zaunbrecher.

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The aircraft are all setup with SATLOC GPS Bantams and LiteStars and utilize CP -11 nozzles. Most of Vincent Flying Service’s work is at five GPA, but can change depending on a grower’s request.

“Most of our strips are less than 2,000 feet and our typical ferry distance is 3-5 miles. This, coupled with an average 80 to 100 acre field size, the Ag-Cat is a natural fit for our operation,” commented Clay.

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by Jen Marsik Friess There’s always a lot of research and development, engineering, analyzation and tinkering going on at Air Tractor headquarters in Olney, Texas. It was status quo March 11-12, but on a different scale, when Air Tractor and Transland welcomed local aerial applicators for an Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-In. “Transland participates in fly-ins all over the country,” says Bob Payton, Transland Sales & Marketing Manager. “We’re committed to supporting operators and getting as close as we can to see what they’re facing, so we can develop new products to help them do their job better.

Hosting a fly-in is a perfect way to do that. We saw a void in fly-ins in this region and decided with Air Tractor Vice

President of Operations, Rick Turner, that we would offer an event.”

Operation S.A.F.E., or Self-regulating Application and Flight Efficiency, is a program of the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF).

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National Agricultural Aviation Association Operation S.A.F.E. analyst Dr. Dennis Gardisser of WRK of Arkansas, LLC ran the flight line, while Dennis characterized the spray patterns and droplet spectrums for the pilots.

Jason Davis of S&D Spraying Service made the short flight from Panhandle, Texas to have the company’s newest addition, a 2012 Air Tractor 502, evaluated. “We just got this plane with its original spray set-up,” he explains.

“We’ve replaced the nozzles with CP 11 TTs, because those are our preferred nozzles, so we needed to see what the spray pattern looked like. We’ve taken our other plane to clinics, so we definitely see the value.”

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After getting the good news that the droplet spectrum was in all the optimum ranges, Jason turned off the four nozzles in question, flew another set of passes, and confirmed the irregularity in his pattern was corrected.

Jason says he was eager to see what he was dealing with, pointing out that although he is in his ninth season, he only has about 10 hours in this aircraft model. He is very happy with the results.

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Like Jason’s AT-502, Luke Boedeker’s characterizations for his AT-502 and AT-602 both showed prop wash was effecting the uniformity of the pattern. Dennis again recommended removing nozzles under the belly and adding one on the edge of the propeller tip radius.

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Luke, who operates Boedeker Flying Services in Childress, Texas, took Thrushes to a past fly-in, so he was eager to see what he could learn about two of his Air Tractors. “I know Dennis is right,” he says. “We shot some high-res video and could see the problem with prop wash, so it was just a matter of figuring out how to get it fixed. Now we know exactly what we need to do.”

Certified Operation S.A.F.E. Analyst John Garr of adjuvant manufacturer GarrCo Products, Inc., who often partners with Dennis, verified that Jason and Luke’s experiences are typical: “Most pilots have attended fly-ins and have decent patterns; it’s just a matter of tweaking a couple things,” he says. “I think – after safety practices, obviously – bringing your plane or helicopter to a fly-in and the resulting adjustments you make to your spray system is the most important thing you can do to help your business.”

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North Star Aviation named newest Thrush dealer in Midwest Extensive facility will serve operators in Kansas, Colorado, Texas and Oklahoma ALBANY, GA—Thrush Aircraft today announced the appointment of North Star Aviation as a fully certified dealer and service center for all Thrush models.

Based in Ulysses, Kansas, North Star is well known to ag operators throughout the Midwest, having served the region for almost twenty years.

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A legacy of leadership NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program Molds Ag Pilots into Leaders One of NAAA’s most valuable and rewarding initiatives is its Leadership Training Program. The program, which Syngenta Crop Protection has generously sponsored since its inception in 1995, has greatly benefitted the association, NAAA members and the agricultural aviation industry by helping individual members strengthen their professionalism, increase their confidence and augment their leadership skills.

The NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program—also known by Syngenta as Leadership at Its Best—teaches participants how to effectively communicate with the public, media and government, and use those tools to improve the image of aerial application and serve as strong industry leaders.

The training also involves teaching techniques to more effectively run and manage an aerial application business, and to more effectively serve as a leader while serving industry organizations, such as NAAA and state agricultural aviation associations.

NAAA recently marked the 20th anniversary of the NAAA/ Syngenta Leadership Training when the 2014‒2015 leadership class completed its training during the Spring 2015 NAAA Board Meeting. Including the 18 most recent graduates, all told, roughly 300 agricultural aviation representatives will have participated in the Leadership Training Program throughout its history. At a minimum of $3,000 per candidate, Syngenta has contributed approximately $900,000 over the years to help NAAA members become strong representatives and advocates for the industry in their communities, states and in Washington.

This incredible investment in the future of the aerial application industry has paid major dividends in the form of positive public relations and advocacy, and by cultivating past, present and future leaders of NAAA. That’s evident by the number of Leadership Training Program graduates currently serving on NAAA’s Board of Directors: 28, including AgAir Update’s Graham Lavender who serves as the Georgia AAA’s state representative (Bill Lavender graduated from the program in 1996). The other 27 LTP grads on the board are either NAAA operator or pilot members and represent three-fifths of the operators and pilots serving on this year’s board. NAAA President Rick Boardman and his predecessors,

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2013 President Dana Ness and 2012 President Mark Hartz, are among the distinguished alumni who went on to serve as NAAA’s highest elected official. In fact, each of the operators serving on this year’s officer team went through the leadership program. Boardman did it in 2008–2009, VP Harley Curless was class of ’97, Secretary Scotty Meador went through the program in 2004–2005, and Treasurer Gary Jerger did so in 2010–2011.

Hartz, NAAA’s 2012 President and an operator from Arkansas, said finishing the leadership program inspired him to serve as a positive representative of the industry. “It helps people who may have a desire to serve the industry in a leadership capacity

but aren’t sure how to go about it,” he said. “The leadership program gives people a vehicle to step into those roles and reach out to the community about the benefits of our industry.

It’s an excellent way to gain the necessary skills to serve at the state level, as well as the national level.”

In addition to serving on NAAA’s board, several LTP graduates are active PAASS presenters and serve on various NAAREF committees. And numerous participants have served as officers of their state/regional agricultural aviation associations. Going through the Leadership Training Program isn’t a prerequisite for association service, but for those who do, there is an implicit understanding that by virtue of NAAA’s and Syngenta’s investment, participants have an obligation to put the knowledge and skills they acquire into action by giving back to the aerial application industry.

NAAA would like to extend special thanks to Rex Martin, Syngenta’s head of industry relations, and Steve Powell of Solum Consulting who continue to make the Leadership Training Program a successful experience for all involved. To make it even more valuable, Syngenta looks for ways to enhance the program each year. For example, Martin and Powell added the art of negotiation to the curriculum this year.

With any continuing education and leadership training program, attending class is the easy part, Martin says. “Putting this knowledge into action takes motivation and dedication.”

That’s why Syngenta provides ongoing support to LTP graduates, including access to Leadership at Its Best trainers who can help answer their questions if they need to participate in a media interview, for example, or contact a lawmaker.

developed from past involvement in regional or state industry associations, community service involvement and/or school or professional organizations.

3. Industry Future: Must indicate intent of future involvement in the aerial application industry.

4. NAAA Membership: Must be a member of the appropriate state/regional agricultural aviation association and NAAA in the applicant’s own right. Acceptable membership categories that a Leadership Training candidate could come from include: NAAA Operators, Pilots, Affiliated Operators, Support, International Members (in the case of Canadian AAA), Allied Industry Members and Affiliated Allied Industry Members.

5. Application & Photo: Completed application and headshot/ photo of candidate required.

Applications are due by June 5 for the 2015–2016 class and must be submitted on the candidate’s behalf by the association nominating him or her. For more information, call (202) 5465722 or visit www.agaviation.org/leadershiptrainingprogram.

Remember, the NAAA Syngenta/Leadership Training Program is only available to NAAA members. 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 www.agaviation.org/membership.

“Leadership at Its Best is an important asset for Syngenta, and we remain committed to partnering with organizations throughout agriculture to support leadership development,” Martin said.

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The promise of a new season brings about the same sort of anticipation as staring down a long runway. There is a lot waiting up ahead. It’s wide open, it’s you and me and our flying machines facing the big patch of blue just above the horizon. Feet on the rudder pedals, hands on the stick grip and throttle, testing the controls and chomping at the bit to get rolling. There might be a few bumps and maybe a little crosswind on the take off roll, but we know for certain we are about to fly. There is a bit of trepidation and a lot of excitement. Even the grumpy old timers sense it as well, whether they would admit it or not.

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Listening to market reports and talking to growers is always an interesting past time. I try to get some sort of idea of what the season will be like. I might as well consult my magic eight ball.

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Herbicide season is a crop duster term for early spring. It’s a tense time. The wind staggers around in an unpredictable manner. It tries to trap you, teasing with a seemingly constant direction away from a sensitive crop until you’ve set your A-B line, then she swings around and points directly at the nice young, green, grain crop sprouting up across the road. We have a ton of data based on solid research of drift patterns and the effects of weather. You can count on it and learn from it, but caution and common sense are our most important tools. The “Just get it done” attitude is a trip wire that too many ag pilots fall over.

One of the biggest burs under aerial application’s saddle is the grower who whips out ultimatums, “Do it or I’ll find somebody else who will...” That’s spinning the wheel to a bad number right there. An old crop duster I knew years ago once said, “There are some customers you make more money from by not having them as a customer.” That’s the sound of experience talking.

Playing the wind’s game is tricky and frustrating. There are some things we have no control over. Spray a little here and a

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As the season spools up, the most important thing to remember is to bring everybody through to the end. Hazards have not decreased, if anything they have increased. More towers, more wires, more chances to bust your butt. Keep your head on straight, eyes outside and fly smart. We are an industry of pilots, mechanics and ground support people second to none. We need each other and the world of agriculture needs us. Here’s to a safe and productive 2015 season! May the good Lord bless you and watch over you. Fly well my friends!

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takeoff position. When you pull the prop control back, it shuts off the governor allowing the counterweights on the prop and centrifugal force to bring the prop to high pitch or low rpm.

We should start the engine every time with the governor turned “off”. If we don’t, we will starve the engine for oil on the initial engine start up. This will lead to an eventual master rod bearing failure or blower bearing failure!

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Remember, the counterweight system asks the engine for approximately 180 PSI oil pressure when the governor is activated. The hydromatic asks for 300 PSI when activated.

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NATA hosts annual convention The Nebraska Aviation Trades Association (NATA) recently held its 2015 annual convention in Kearney at which time members were elected to serve as Officers and members of the Board of Directors.

New Board members elected for a two year term are: Rob Aslesen, Aerial Farm Services in Imperial, NE, Chip Coslor, Walt’s Aerial Spraying, St. Paul, NE and Brent Vogt, Stove Creek Air, Elmwood, NE. Elected to a one year term is Rick Boardman, Boardman Aerial Spraying, Henderson, NE Representative to the National Agricultural Aviation Association elected is Ryan Lihs, Redline Aviation, Sioux City, IA. The Allied Industry representative elected is Eric Jobman, United Suppliers, Cortland, NE and Alternate Mark Dozler, Syngenta, Kearney, NE.

Members who have served the industry were recognized for their dedication and support. The Airman of the Year award, the Association's most distinguished award, was given to Denny McKay, McKay Flying Service, Spalding, NE. Other awards presented were the President’s Award, Alan Corr; Sweetheart Award, Gwen Corr; Friend of NATA to United Suppliers, and 2014 Allied Representative, Dusty Knuth of BASF. The annual convention featured over 300 aerial applicators, exhibitors and industry representatives in attendance.

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The top 10 pesticide application mistakes

by John Garr and Jerry Green of GarrCo Products Late-night television host David Letterman is retiring soon, but hopefully the “Top 10” lists that he has made so popular will continue. Here is our attempt to keep them going with our Top 10 mistakes made when applying pesticides.

10. Spray system setup. The wrong spray system setup will cause uneven spray coverage and failure to get pesticide uniformly deposited where it is need. Sometimes you have to adjust your spray setup to the ingredient being applied.

For example, complex tank-mixtures, changing spray volume and adding ingredients such as oils can increase the number of fines and cause spray drift if you keep your spray setup the same.

9. Misidentification of pests. Identification can be difficult, but it is important and someone needs to take time to do it correctly. On the bright side, misidentification of pests is better than misidentification of the crop. The proliferation of new herbicide-tolerant (HT) crops and their lack to

tolerance to herbicides used in other HT systems can mean total crop loss. Let’s hope misidentification of crops does not make this top 10 list next year.

8. Not knowing targeted pests are resistant. This is becoming an increasingly big problem as resistance to herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides spreads. If you are sure you applied the pesticide correctly, you probably did and the surviving pests are likely resistant. Get surviving pests tested as the sooner resistance is identified, the easier it is to manage.

7. Applying the wrong rate. Sometimes rates are too high and cause crop injury, but the problem is usually applying too little to save money. The consensus among experts is that low rates encourage the evolution of resistant pests, and that can have a huge, long-term economic impact. Think of it as an antibiotic prescription that you get from your doctor: Take the full dose.

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5. Spray system cleanout. Depending on the pesticide and crop being sprayed, residues in your tank, spray lines, and nozzles can unexpectedly severely injure crops in later sprays.

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I certainly understand an ag operator is not required to have radios. It certainly would be nice if he/she did, but again, that is his/her choice. I have told all of the ag operators and their pilots that Flying Tiger Aviation pilots will always give them priority in the traffic pattern and we are happy to do exactly that.

The point I want to make is that we strongly emphasize to all of our students to be extra vigilant at all times, but especially within five miles of the airport. At times, this place is like a stirred-up beehive. I am sure that is true at many public airports and even some private ag operators’ airstrips. With that in mind, ag pilots should be extra vigilant as spring time approaches and more ag planes are in the air. That makes me want to stress that ferrying to and from a work area be done at an altitude of at least 500 feet AGL. As a turbine ag plane becomes, the pilot may climb in a turn to 500 feet. Even a 500-foot ferry altitude may not be sufficient.

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Although not often, ag pilots still have mid air collisions.

Speaking for myself, I have never had a mid-air, but I certainly have come close enough to make me say something like “Damn, I never saw that airplane.” I bet all of you old timers have had the same experience.

Bottom line, this is heads up time! Keep your head on a swivel. When I was learning to fly in Pensacola, Florida 50 years ago with a Marine flight instructor sitting behind me in a Beechcraft T-34, if he did not see my head “swiveling” from left to right constantly when approaching the airfield, he would whack me on the head with his knee board. I don’t whack my students on the head with my knee board, but I do tell them I want to see their head on a swivel.

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Jesus Christ is worthy to open the scroll “And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals” (Revelation 5:1).

God gave Adam the authority to care for the garden (Genesis 2:15), but Adam disobeyed God and died spiritually, and forfeited his control of the kingdoms of

the earth because of sin (Genesis 3:17).

Satan offered to give Jesus Christ the kingdoms of this world if Jesus would bow down and worship him. Jesus refused, but He didn’t argue with Satan about who ruled the earthly kingdoms (Matthew 4:1-11). Jesus called Satan the prince of this world, (John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11), and Paul called Satan the god of

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There is only one Person who has the authority and the power to remove Satan’s control of the kingdoms of this earth “Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, ‘Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?’

And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll, or to look at it” (Revelation 5:23). This angel seems to be asking who can defeat Satan and his demonic forces.

Who can reverse the curse on plants,

animals, and this earth? Even though God’s angels are sinless, no angels are answering this call. Millions of Old Testament saints are in heaven; including Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Elijah, Elisha, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel, and none of them answers this call. The New Testament saints and hundreds of millions of other Christians have entered into heaven, and none of them are qualified to answer this call—nobody utters a word! No angel or redeemed person in heaven has the authority or the power to answer the call of this strong angel.

“So I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll, or to look at it” (Revelation 5:4).

John is overcome by his emotions and shed tears; many Bible teachers believe that John is weeping because he thinks there is no one to open the scroll, and redeem the earth from the curse of sin.

For thousands of years mankind has come up with thousands of plans to bring peace and tranquility to this earth.

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“But one of the elders said to me, ‘Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals’” (Revelation 5:5). The Lion Of the tribe of Judah, is a reference to Jesus Christ who will come out of the tribe of Judah and He will have the scepter who will cause all the nations to bow down (Genesis 49:8-10). “The Root of David” is one of the messianic titles in the Old Testament, which means that He will be a descendant of David (Isaiah 11:1-10).

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Jesus Christ came the first time as a baby in a manger to overcome Satan and his demonic powers, die for the sins of the world, overcome death and hell, and empower men and women with the Holy Spirit to accomplish His purposes within His church. Now Jesus Christ comes as conquering King (Revelation 19). Jesus Christ is coming to totally destroy Satan and his followers.

“And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain” (Revelation 5:6a). The Lamb is Jesus Christ, and He bears all the scars of His deadly wounds (Isaiah 53:1-12). God’s determinate counsel (Acts 2:23-24),

allowed Satanic and sinful humans to kill Jesus Christ in His battle against Satan on the earth. From a human perspective, Jesus Christ lost the battle with Satan when He died on the Cross; but Jesus actually won the battle. Satan was judged (John 16:11), Satan’s kingdom of darkness is broken, the principalities and powers of Satan have been disarmed (Colossians 2:15), and sins of the world have been paid for (John 1:29). Jesus Christ conquered death (1 Corinthians 15:54-57), arose from the dead, and is standing alive in the midst of God’s throne. He accomplished God’s purposes for His life while on this earth, and was raised into God’ heaven to take His seat at the right hand of God (Acts 2:32-34).

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Bradco was located in Bradshaw, Nebraska, about eight miles to the west of York. Don Bair, the owner/operator, closed his GI flight school to start a spraying business. In 1973 Don Bair established an ag aviation school graduating over 250 students from 1973-1980.

Jerry stands in front of an almost Weatherly. Actually, the ag craft is an early 1960s Funk. And the designer, Don Funk lives only 20 miles away. Owner/operator of the 300 horsepower Jacobs Funk, Garold Kurtz, brought the aircraft in for service at Ag Flight after a busy season.

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When 1985 came along, Ag Flight moved its operating facility to its present location south of York and in sight of I-80. The new It’s a family business: (L-R) Craig, Teresa, Jerry and Helen.

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NTSB Identification: WPR15LA109 Date: February 19, 2015 Location: Shelton, WA Aircraft: BELL/GARLICK UH 1H Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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A Bell/Garlick UH 1H Helicopter made an emergency landing and rolled over following a loss of power while in a hover near Shelton, Washington. The helicopter was operating the under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137. The pilot was not injured; the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the rotor system and tailboom.

NTSB Identification: WPR15LA116 Date: February 27, 2015 Location: Ivanhoe, CA Aircraft: BELL 47G 2A Injuries: 1 Serious.

The operator reported that while the pilot was in a hover and beginning to lift a 3,000-pound agricultural application container, the helicopter lost driveline power. The pilot executed an autorotation to the ground, but the ground was uneven, resulting in the helicopter rolling over.

The helicopter was recovered from the accident site for further examination.

Investigators examined and recovered the engine to transmission driveshaft adapter (Part Number 204-040-812-3), which was broken in multiple pieces. The driveshaft

The driveshaft adapter was recovered and sent to the NTSB laboratory for further analysis.

A Bell 47G 2A collided with a suspended power line 15 miles northeast of Ivanhoe, California. The helicopter was operated under the provision of 14 Code of Federal Aviation, Part 137. The pilot was seriously injured, and the helicopter was substantially damaged.

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector who spoke to the pilot, stated that the pilot knew about the power line and attempted to avoid it at the last second by flying under it. The wire caught the main rotor mast and the helicopter came to rest on its right side in an orange tree orchard. The pilot was able to self extract, and sustained numerous broken bones.

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2013 Air Tractor 802AG-67, N335QF, Approx. 1200 TT, Vondran Hyd Gate & controller, Wingman, Comm radio, Fresh Annual. Fire color configuration, Engine Warranty remaining. Available late May. $1,250,000.00. Contact 229-8386733 (04-15)

1975 G164A, 6995 TT, 1060 SMOH R985 (Tulsa), SATLOC, 80 gallon fuel, tall tail, TW lock, clean West Texas airplane, will trade. $99,500. Call 806-828-5892 (04-15) 1974 G164 A, 5200TT, 0 SMOH, on 985, Leech Engine, O SMOH hydro. prop, new blades, 80 gal fuel, wind ext., Aeron Servo, drop SS booms. Fresh paint and fabric on tail & wings, New tires. $105,000. For more information call 979-257-6695 (12-15) For Sale. 1962 lite frame Ag-Cat. SN#126.

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175 hrs SMOH, Cov. R985, extended wings, 64 gal fuel, 150 hrs IRAN prop, smoker, new SS spray system, elect fan brake, Lite Star GPS, Airwolf oil filter, A model canopy. $139,000. Email kmagair@ gmail.com. (04-15) G164 A model AgCat. P&W 450 HP, Satloc, CP nozzles. For information call Tim Midwest Flying Service 402-843-2173 or 402-843-6174 (06-15) 1976 A model Ag-Cat, fresh annual, 14 5 0 T T o n C o v i n g t o n o v e r h a u l , 10,400TT. Complete rebuild in 2003 at 7735TT. 350gal hopper, Satloc Airstar GPS, All B-Model updates. Very nice condition. Call Tim 701-668-2302, 701799-8629 (04-15)

G-164 B AgCat. N48485. 2883.3 hours since Hershey Rebuild. 0 TSHSI from Ag Air Turbines. 683.6 SMOH prop, 9.8 starter generator OH. Equipment list: TPE 331-1151A installed Agri-Jet STC. Raised Wing, Centerline Vertical Tall Tail, 330 Hopper, Aero Mod Wing Extensions, Aileron, Elevator, and Rudder Servos, Heavy Gear, 115 gal. Fuel, Turbine Conversions Single Point Fueling System, Sat Loc, Right Boom Shut Off, Smoker, Air Conditioner, Swathmaster Spreader and Duke Metering System, Fuel Flow/Totalizer, No Corrosion and Current Annual at the time of sale.

Truly is the nicest AgCat on the market and ready to go to work. Contact Jared Storm at 402-443-7979 or Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556.

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1978 G164B Queen Cat 350 gallon h o p p e r, 8 624 T T, 1 3 4 0 e n g i n e 0 SMOH,Hydromatic Prop IRAN 6/2/14, New Carb, New GOV, AC, M3, Weather Aero fan,Spreader Booms Cps, Load Hog, one New Mag. Ready to Fly $170,000. Call Dan Shannon 662-624-6695. (04-15) 1977 B Model Ag-Cat, fresh complete rebuild, raised wings, tall centerline vertical, all new fabric on all control surfaces and wings, servo-tabs, 350gl hopper, M-3 Satloc, smoker, flagger, will have a fresh overhauled R-1340 and prop, or could be a perfect turbine conversion. Call Tim 701-668-2302, 701-799-8629 (04-15)

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G-164B Sn# 194B TT: 14220.7 R-985AN14B . Sn#: JP-211364 323.5 hrs.

Covington Major O. H Annual due: 01- 02-15. Prop IR AN on 02/03/14.

Del Nor te GPS D drop booms & CP nozzles Fan Bake, Grumman Gate & Spreader, Windshield Washer. SS belly skin, Wingman Tall centerline tail, Smoker, Landing lights, 80 gallon fuel sys. Sealed cockpit, 1” main gear Tail wheel lock, 289 gallon Hopper.$125,000 For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (04-15) D Model Ag - Cat -34 P&W, 550 gal hopper, 120 gal fuel, too many other modifications to list. Serious inquires only. For more information call EF Lyon.

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1976 G-164B; 420 Gal Maxicat conversion; 11528 TT Airframe; TTSN 9622; 1118 SMOH Tulsa; engine, always overhauled N E V E R e xc h a n g e d . G r e at t u r b i n e candidate; geared engine w/Albatross blades; Satloc M3 w/ Intelliflow; 5 booms and Swathmaster; wire cutters; bottom load fuel; Oregon Aero soft seat; tall straight tail, never wrecked; much more.

Owner flown since new; owner retiring.

175K or 140k your E&P. 509-429-2217 BillLockwood2@hotmail.com (04-15)

AT-402. 1989 model, 8375 hrs. TTAF. 525 hrs. since Covington light overhaul on PT6A-15AG, Fresh hot section. 1240 hrs. since wing & aircraft refurb. 525 hrs. since Prop IRAN with new blades, A/C, smoker, single point fuel, Satloc M3 with flow control, load hawg, 12 vane spreader, Shadin fuel flow, Lane electric brake, VG”s.

This airplane is in good condition & problem free. $435,000. 501-516-5874 (04-15)

1992 AT-402-0895 TRACE Conversion.

9348 TTAF. Factory spar @ 7773, airframe refurbished in 2012 by George’s Aircraft, new paint, several new skins, stainless steel fasteners, factory AFT clip. Will sell airframe less firewall forward $200,000 or with TRACE Kit $220,000. Kit includes McCauley C500 series Prop 179 TTSN. Contact: Bill Warner 620-332-3748 or warneragair@gmail.com (04-15)

2014 Air Tractor AT-402B, PT6A-15AG, Avión nuevo, Aire Accondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigabilidad de Exportación. Listo para ponerlo a trabajar! Disponible inmediatamente. $755,000. Sun Valley Dusting, 956-3995323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn 1994 AT-502. 10,248 TTAF, 16,916 TT on -27. Fresh HSI, 275 since prop IRAN, wings done 8004 hrs, M3 w/ Intelliflow, LoadHawg, Lane elec. brake, heat/ac, LED strobes, CP11 Flat Fans, Transland 10-vane spreader. $315,000.

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1992 Air Tractor 401 N1554K Clean MidWest Aircraft TT- 4925.8 Engine time since Covington overhaul 361.3, Satloc M3, Crophawk 7, CP11TT nozzles, Lane fan brake, smoker, side load, airconditioning, single point fuel, large fuel tanks 126 gallons. Price neg. and includes option on 19 acres of Belize riverfront proptery. Call Stan at 308-883-0047 or email stan@tophatag.com (04-15) 1999 Air Tractor AT-502. N51944, PT634AG, 8250 TTAFE, Prop IRAN 7372, Wings done 7950, Fresh annual, Satloc M3 w/ flow control, Air Repair variable rate system, Load Hawg, CP11 nozzles, AFS check valves, 10 vane Transland spreader, hydraulic flaps, single point fuel. $425,000. Call Mark 662-254-7274 or Paul 662-347-1063.

(07-15) 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 (04-15)

1987 Air Tractor AT-400A, 7655 TTAF, PT6A-20 3439 TT, 308 SHSI, fresh annual 2/15, well maintained, original paint, working, A/C, smoker, SS spray system, Lane elec. brake, 350 gal hopper.

Call Roberto 512-496-4593 or email heliandplanes@hotmail.com (04-15)

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section. Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

2011 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG smoker, 234 fuel, Bantam/flow, radio, cabin heat/AC, 1250 TTSN, northern plane since new.

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N10125 1989 AT-502 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.

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1995 AT-502B- 0299, C- GMQW with PT6A-34, 5637 TTAF, 2768 SMOH, 518 SHSI, New CT Blades, New ring and segments, 2871 TTAF since factory refurbished in 2003, Lane Brake, Air, Heat, Smoker, VG’s, Propeller 800 SMOH, Satloc M3, Crophawk7B, Shadin, Night working lights, Avionics; KY96A Com, KA134 panel, GTX320A TX, NPX138N070 FM, military and civilian, $460,000.00. Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654 tfn 2012 Air Tractor AT-602: N2061L-60, Approx 2000 TT, Vondran Hyd Gate & controller, Wingman, Comm radio, Satloc, Single point fuel, Fresh Hot & Annual.

Available Late May. $825,000.00 Contact 229-838-6733 (04-15)

1990 AT-502 SN 502-0080, TTAF-11221, PT6A-15AG Engine TT-12607, Fresh HSI with Sale. Annual Due Jan 2016. Wing spars due in 6780 hrs. Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, Load Hawg, A/C, CP Flat Fan, Smoker. $295,000. Call Randy Turman 662-654-0389.

(04-15) 1983 Air Tractor AT-301: 9278 TTAF, June 2014 annual by Tulsa, 547 SMOH on P&W engine, new TracMap GPS, CP nozzles, new Transland pump and blades, A/C, clean and ready to fly.

Contact David Chancy at A & C Ag Aviation 229-938-2555 (cell) or 229645-3605 (office) tfn

20 08 AT- 802A- 0305, N4221S with PT6A- 67AG, 3131.2 TTAFE, Cockpit air and heat, Smoker, Flagman, Hopper Rinse System, Night Working Lights and Turn Coordinator. $975,000.00.

Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-7367654 tfn 1999 AT-602 with PTA -65AG, 3240 T TSN , En gine an d A ir fr am e N D H , Engine approved for TBO extension to 5,000 hrs. (in Canada), 2 comm radios, Transponder with mode C, Artificial horizon, DAAM engine monitor, Satloc G4 with all options, 292 gallon fuel, Intelliflow flow control, Single point fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, Lane fan brake, Landing lights, CP nozzles, Hatfield Fire Gate, 8 AU4000 Micronair Atomizers on separate set of booms complete with electric brakes, RPM monitors, and Micronair monitor. Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654 tfn

Air Tractor AT401: 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. tfn

2011 AT-802A, N2003Y, approx. 2200 TT, -65, single point fuel, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, G4 w/ Flowcontrol, VGs, Lane brake, smoker.....$950,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn 2011 AT-602. N0005R. 2340 TTAF&E60. 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 $810,000 Call Al 870-265-5011 (04-15)

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2014 Air Tractor AT-802A, PT6A-67AG, Avión nuevo, Aire Accondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, 308 galones capacidad de combustible, broches de acero inoxidable. Un avion de mayor capacidad de trabajo con capacidad de 800 galones y motor de 1,380hp. Disponible inmediatamente. $1,368,300.00. Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

2015 Slots Available ............................................... Call 1 9 9 8 A i r Tr a c t o r AT4 0 2 A : 6 0 5 3 TTSNAFE, 493 SHSI, 1 owner since new, Shadin fuel, AG-NAV GPS, Drop boom stainless steel spray system w/ CP flat fan nozzles, Factory ram air inlet, A/C, Heat, Night working lights. $412,000. Call Tony Martinez 620-7917492 or email tony2@ruraltel.net ( 02-15) 1979 Air Tractor AT301: 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.

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Clean northern airplane. Call Kyle 970867-8414 or 970-768-0553. (04-15) 2015 Air Tractor AT-401B, Motór Radial Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1,(“0” Horas desde Reparación Mayor), Hélice AG2002, 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 2015. $461,000. Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn AIR TRACTOR 602 • $425,000 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 2000 AIR TRACTOR 602. N9125P S/N 602-5068. Total Time Air fr ame 6263.1. P&W PT6 - 6 0AG . s/n PCE RG0077. Garmin audio panel, KY196, Garmin transponder , ELT, horizon indicator, Lane pump fan. Satloc M3 Engine has overhauled CT blades, vane ring & segments, New #1 & #2 Bearings, O/H oil cooler, O SMOH on propeller, w/ new blades, a steal for $425,000. Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M AIR SERVICE INC., Owner located Beaumont, TX USA. Telephone: 409-656-5998 . 409-7942352 . Fax: 409-794-2958 (04-15) 2009 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG smoker, 216 fuel, Bantam/flow, radio, cabin heat/AC, 1750 TTSN northern plane since new.

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2011 AT-802A, N2003Y, approx. 2200 TT, -65, single point fuel, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, G4 w/Flowcontrol, VGs, Lane brake, smoker ............................. $950,000 2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI ............ $1,050,000

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2001 AT-802A - 65. 3815 TTA&E. 0 SHSI. 0 SPOH. 0 on new landing gear.

Fresh starter generator. 308 gal fuel w dual single point. Reabe hopper gauge.

IFR instrumentation. Audio panel w transponder and com. Fresh annual. $750,000. 731-393-9843.

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1982 AT-400, 9597 TT, SATLOC M3 GPS, Smoker, hopper auger system, MICRO VG’S. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn

1986 AT-301, 4500 TTSN, 15 hours since Covington OH on geared 1340, AC, M3/ flow, northern plane. Farm Air 877-7158476 tfn

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n 2009 AT-502B, N662JK, 1320 TTAF&E, -34, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., heat, load hog, 234 gallon fuel,........$725,000 For more information call 870-295-6213 t fn

Priced To Sale! - N6003G 1994 Model 502B Air-Tractor, Serial No. 502B 0249. Completely rebuilt by Cascade Conversions. Wing life now rated at 9400 hrs. Hopper was refurbished by John Hurr in California 7/15/2006 and looks like new. New Gill batteries in April 2012. All new tires in 2013 (not used since). All new landing gear, including tail spring at time of rebuild. Engine: Walter M601 E11 (750 hot & high rated) Serial No.: 843 243.

977.8 hrs SMOH by G.E. factory. Current inspection completed by Premier Turbines (Bruce Carlson) 11/24/2013. Equipment: M3 SATLOC GPS Guidance System, Intelliflow flow controller, Stainless steel booms - right hand boom shut off, 39 Carousel (CP-111TT) nozzles, Single point fuel system, Smoker, Windshield wiper, Agrinautics Spray Pump (WeathAero 5 blade pump drive), King KY 196 Com Transceiver. Jim Schick, Aero Spray Service, Inc., Miller, SD. 605-853-2777, 605-871-3833.

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1993 AT-401 GEARED, 6,304 TT, AIR, 400 gal hopper, speed ring, cool seat, smoker, flow control, outside baggage, 126 gal fuel, strobes & LT LDS lights, spreader. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn 2011 AT-802A PT6A-65AG 2600 TTSN Bantam/flow, wingman 1999 AT-802A PT6A- 65AG 0 Since Covington Light OH. 500 hr warranty 5900 TTSN G-4/flow $830 K 2010 AT-602 PT6A-65AG 1600 TTSN 2011 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 1250 TTSN 2009 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 1750 TTSN 2009 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 2200 TTSN 1997 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 7300 TTSN, spar done, new paint $510 K. Large selection of parts, for more information contact Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476 or Carrie or Randy at your Air Tractor parts at 309-759-4646. tfn

Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (04-15)

2009 AT 502-B, PT6A-34AG, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9,800.0 (in 9013.2 hrs), 38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc. Call Darryl for pricing. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (04-15) 2009 AT-502-B, PT6A-34AG, N769PB, 1512.1 TTAF,1417.1 SHOT by Covington, Spar cap replacement due at TTAF of 9,800.0 (in 8453.2 hrs), 38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc w/ Intelliflow, single point fueling, Vortex Gen. kit, Load hawg. Call Darryl for pricing. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (04-15)

2006 AT 602 w/ -60AG. N4257R, 2555 TTAF, 2555 SNEW, 201 SHSI, 612 SPOH, VFR, 1 Seat, SS booms, CP nozzles, dual side loader, single point fuel, 6 Blade... Call for more information on monthly lease. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (04-15) 2010 AT- 8 02,- 67, 26 0 0 hr s T T, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual $1,025,000 Call 870-672-1044 tfn

2015 Air Tractor slots available, call Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800441-2964. tfn 1991 AT-502-0152- PT6A-34AG,N1515G, times since engine light O/H, 2050.8, SHSI 0.0, TTAF 10268.7, Refurbished airframe, Satloc Bantam, electric fan and brake, A/C, late model paint scheme looks and runs great, ready to work! $395,000 Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 tfn

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1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C. M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (04-15)

2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..... $1,050,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 t f n

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

1998 AT-502-34 N5075L 9371 TTAF, 9702 TTE, 2740 TSLOH Covington, 316 SHOT Covington over $60,000 in new parts. 316 SPOH, Spar cap good till 17,216 TTAF, 2014 all new factory panels and belly skins with stainless Mil Spec fasteners, 316 hr on all engine oil and fuel hoses with OH oil cooler, Smoker, Flagger, Rt boom shutoff, A/C, M3 with flow control, Drop stainless booms CP flat fan nozzles. Can email cycles or other info you request.

Very clean well maintained airplane. $425,000 Call Jim 218-289-1999 (04-15) Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts.

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

AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT-401B has a piston-engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer. TFN Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

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

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

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

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Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN 2015 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ 2014 AT-502A, - 60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY $1,038,400.00 2014 AT-802A, - 67AG, FERRY TIME ONLY $1,388,900.00 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,100 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL $1,195,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn

AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-byside cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer. T FN

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Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN 2014 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn

1975 Cessna Ag Pickup, 3578 TT, 2030 SMOH, Satloc LiteStarII.. Aircraft is located at Air Repair in Cleveland, MS..

Call for photo or more details. Air Repair, Inc. Phone 662-846-0228. Fax 662-8430811. Email sales@airrepairinc.com. tfn

Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN 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. For more information call Jeff Priewe 662-5015559 (04-15) 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. TFN Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart.

Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 tfn

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

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1976- Cessna Bonaire,-A188B, 3227.0TT, ENGINE TIME: 456.0, New Tail Wheel Assembly, S.S. Boom, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Locking Tail Wheel,Nozzles 42 Ea Tee Jets, new motor in hydraulic manual pump w/ new housing Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn 1982 - N9996J - Cessna Husky, 5100TT, 130 STOH, 1250 SMOH, new cylinders, air, Satloc, smoker. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 Atfn

1966 Pawnee spray plane, 12275TT, 1050 SMOH, Hutch wing & fuselage, spring steel gear, spreader box & Trac Map available at extra cost. $73,000 OBO. Call Patricia 903-571-0116 or email eastexflying@gmail.com (04-15) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft.

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

Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 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 TFN Piper airframe parts, continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

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

M-18A Turbine Airframe for sale. No engine. 4796T T. Contact Riceland Av i a t i o n 337- 8 24 -1 5 67 o r e m a i l ricelandav@aol.com (04-15)

For Sale 1976 Cessna C-188 with Bonaire 550 Conversion Canadian Registered C-GMJR, C-188 TTSN: 6241.1, Engine IO-550D23 479.2 hrs since factory new.

Propeller HC- C3YF-1RF 277 TSOH. Annual inspection complete Oct 2014.

Aircraft equipped with Comm, Mode C, UHF, Satloc Airstar, Crophawk 7, Stainless Steel Booms, with CP nozzles. Spray Ready! $220,000 USD. Call Dave 204-8702828 or email dave@jonair.com (04-15) 1954 Cessna 180. 4900 TT, 1190 SMOH, 200 since top, Good paint. Call Mooney 662-645-3870 (04-15)

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O rd e r yo u r M18 D ro m ad e r Pe n and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN O rd e r yo u r F l y i n g D ro m ad e r Pe n and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TAF, 810 SM O H engine. 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, good glass and paint. All logs since new. Asking $158,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806-258-7220 or email whiteface@wtrt.net (04-15)

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! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, 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 (12-15)

1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

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1997 Thrush S2R-G1 5700 TT, 650 since CAM, 612 remaining on spar, Collins a/c, Metal tail,VG’s, Bottom load fuel, Shadin fuel flow, FAST start, M3 w/ flow control, SS booms, Lane electric brake, fresh annual. 605-350-4536 (04-15) 1997 Ayres S2R-G10 510 Thrush Project.

5175 TTAF, Wing Spars done at 5090, AgNav, King radio and xponder, VGs, winglets, Load Hog, A/C and Heat, factory metal tail, clean airframe, minor crash damage, good project, engine removed. $90,000.00 obo. Call Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091, 850-675-1252. t f n 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 (04-15)

1989 Thrush 510 S2R-T34 Aircraf t TT 13418.9 Prop SMOH 0 hrs. New License, new tailspring, SSP 10 vane spreader, Stainless Steel Booms, Extra “Record” inlet filter, John Herr Hopper Lid, Includes Bantam Satloc. Call for more info. Bill Porter Farm Air Flying Service Inc. $375,000 916-922-9063.

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For Sale 2000 660 Thrush. Load hog, fast start, flow control, heat/air, side fuel with auto shut off, hopper rinse, no damage history, low component times, -65 Pratt, fresh annual , would consider a partial trade. Call 870-926-7165 (04-15) 2010 Thrush S2R-T34, Ser. #T34-334, N7022F. PT6A-34AG, Ser. #PCE-PH0569.

Har tzell prop model HC- B3TN -3D/ T10282N+4. 14 0 0 T.T. Air fr ame & Engine. LED leading edge landing lights, VG’s Load Hawg, Smoker, Bantam GPS with flow control. SS booms with CP’s, Weathaero fan, SSF spreader. Annualed 04/08/2014, No damage history. Please call 870-479-3737.

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1978 Ayres S2R-T34 21,300 TT Wing spar 2250 TT PT6A-34AG 16,600 TT 9650 SIRAN, 2175 SHSI, Prop 1400 TSOH w/new blades, Satloc, spring tailwheel, high volume spray system $250K 559-686-7401 (04-15) 2013 Thrush N762BF G10-177, 297 TTAF, 297 TTSN, Engine 297 since Cam, Prop 297 TT, MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS w/ Flow Control, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset nozzle tips, Lane fan clutch, Lane ground adjustable fan, Windshield wiper, ATS VGs, Strobes, Aluminum booms, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel. $795,000. Call Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 06 -15

2013 Thrush 510P - 600 TT, PT6A-34AG Engine warranty remaining, G4 GPS w/flow, Hatfield Single point, Hopper Rinse, Elec. Fan Brake, SS Spreader, SS Booms, Smoker, VG’s, Com radio, LED lights, Boom shutoff switch, and much more! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer specializing in NEW and Used aircraft! Visit ASIJET.COM or give us a call at 952-941-6255 (12-15)

For Sale 2011 S2R-T34AG 510, 1600 TTAFE, NDH, a/c, heat, smoke, vg’s, cascade inlet, load hawg, elec turn coord, led nose and wing lights, bantam w/intelliflow, lane elec brake, autocal, swathmaster spreader, aluminum booms, single point fuel, 3” side load, fresh annual, his, some spare parts. $780, 000 obo Glenn 662-7217931 h o a i r1 @ y a h o o . c o m (0 4 -15)

Plan for the 1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 6966.5 TT, 1817 TT engine since cam, 1100 hours remaining on spar caps, Hartzell propeller. 333 hours SMOH, A/C, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Auto Cal, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, Selling price for this aircraft is $440,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com 06-15 1999 Ayres S2R-T34 510 Thrush Project.

11048 TTAF, 1609hrs on Avenger Spars, SatLoc, VGs, AC and Heat, engine removed, minor crash damage, good project. $90,000.00 obo. Call Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091, 850-675-1252. tfn 1996 Ayres S2R-T34 10,688 TT Wing spar 3071 TT PT6A-34AG 9936 TT 2978 TS “lite” overhaul 983 TSHIS. Prop 1814 TSOH Satloc M3, Night lights, dual side single point fuel, dropped booms w/high volume spray system, CP nozzles, low time tail spring $325K 559-686-7401 (04-15) 2013 Thrush S2R-H80, dual cockpit, full dual controls, GE H80 engine model H80-100. Hartzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass panel. Standard alum booms with 32 CP nozzles, Lane fan and electric brake, Wing tip strobe and Nav lights. 228 Gal fuel, K & N filters, windshield wiper and washer, 29” high flotation tires and wheels with dual caliper Cleveland brakes, Zee A/C, cabin heat. Satloc G4 w/intellaflow comm transponder FM/XM radio. Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron ser vos, vor tex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/ instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., Satloc M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/tires/ glass/fabric. fresh annual 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

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ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$64,500 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN ...........$260,000 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ........................................ $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW .....................................................$9,500 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROP HAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ........................................... $CALL$

2011 – N70060, Thrush S2R-T34, 1080 TT SNEW, 228 gal fuel, Weatheraero fan, 60 CP’S nozzles, S.S. boom, fan brake, load hawg, VG’S, smoker, LED light, Bantam GPS W/ Intelliflow, MVP-50, 3” side L. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn)

1998 Thrush S2R G -1(Super)/400: Approx. 4400TT airframe, 4400 Since CAM, 1400 hrs. Since Super conversion on Garrett -1 (many New and Overhauled Parts), 400 Gal, Single Point, FAST Start, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Comm, Dual Landing light, Cool mesh seat and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET.COM, give us a call! 952-9416255 12-15

2000 S2RT65/660(1300 SHP) - 5985 TT/ 90 since O/H engine and 5 blade prop: 660 gal hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, stainless booms, 3” left side load, 26,000 hour life wing, 230 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, aileron servos, quick start system, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, Satloc Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, air cond., Shadin fuel flow meter, Load Hawg, good paint and glass, new tires and brakes. PRICE REDUCED! 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

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1971 Thrush S2R - 12,490TT, Geared 1340 engine 390TT, Otter prop 390TT, new SATLOC Bantam w/ G4 screen and Flow control, all stainless system, CP-11 nozzles, cold air intake, rebuilt Agrinautics pump w/ elec. brake, 29” wheels, spring tail wheel, extended wings, new spark plugs, right boom shutoff. $120,000. Call Kelley Schindler at 406-679-0688 or email kelly_schindler@yahoo.com (04-15)

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

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 tfn

2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812-877-2587 jim@turbinesinc. com 06 -15

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Weatherly 620A, N4651W, S/N: 1534, 4521TT, P&W 985 Serial #Jp204424 SMOH 916.7, Har tzel HCB3R30 - 4B SNEW 2922.18, New brake discs 20 hrs ago, New bushings and gear bolts 300 hrs ago, Chip detector, VG’S, Crophawk, 99.5 GPS, Meterate, Spreader, comes with Spare Engine and accessories. $85,000. Contact Kyle Scott 970-8678414 (04-15)

1993 Weatherly 620B, SN 1571, 6590TT, 969 TSMOHE&P (Tulsa and Northwest Propeller). Flagman, smoker, rebuilt landing gear, COM, CP03 nozzles, Lane Brake, Lane Fan. Jeff Chorman 302-3495055 (12-15)

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New 2015 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2015 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 12-15 WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag FAA repair station for all ag equipment.

Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 tfn Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net t fn

1994 Weatherly 620B, SN 1578, 6904TT, 247.7 TSMOHE&P (Tulsa & Northwest Propeller), rebuilt gear, smoker, no fertilizer, electric tachometer, Lane Fan and Lane Brake, spreader. Jeff Chorman 302-349-5055 (12-15)

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

1975 Bell 206B Jet Ranger. N111PM, S/N 1770, Rolls-Royce 250-C20J engine, very clean helicopter, ready to spray and has good component times. Includes Satloc M3 touchscreen w/ Auto Cal flow control, Isolair spray system, A/C, wedged windows and range extender. Call Matt Fieldgrove 866-627-8292.

(04-15) 4 Bell B-Model Fuselages, each with tailboom. Included in sale is: 3 Engines, 3 Starter Generators, 4 Swashplates, 3 Main Drive Shafts, 2 Hydraulic Pumps, 2 Free Wheeling Units, 3 Transmissions, 3 Rotor Heads, 1 Tail Rotor Gear Box, 3 Tail Rotor Hubs, 3 Mast, 1 New Vertical, 6 Servos.

More info upon request. Call Jonathan 337-893-9074 or email jonathan.gooch@ tmaviation.com (04-15) 1973 B e l l J e t R an g e r B I I . A p p rox 10140 TTAF. Very clean machine with a lot of component time remaining.

Simplex 4900 spray system, AgNav, AutoCal, wire cutters. Possible trade for AT-502 or AT-602. $490,000. Email bell206b2listing@gmail.com. (04-15)

2 0 0 3 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i t h Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 1000 Engine Management System, Vision Microsystems Inc. Chronometer, Vision Microsystems Inc. Air Temperature, Vision Microsystems Inc. Fuel Level Monitoring System, GNC 250 GPS Com, Garmin 496, ZAON XRX Collision Avoidance System, Amera King AK-451 406 MHZ ELT. Email queenbeeair. com or call 800-736-7654 tfn

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1970 Bell OH-58 - N114RD - S/N 70-15256: Includes King KY 196 Comm, Garmin GTX 320A transponder, Technisonic TFM 138B, AgNav Guia, Isolair 3900 Spray system, Ag Air Hydraulic System, Crophawk flow meter, Auto Cal flow control, Custom aluminum plumbing with half-boom valve. $450,000 Negotiable. Call Jonathan 337- 893 - 9 074 o r e m ai l j o n ath an . g o o c h @ t m a v i a t i o n . c o m (0 4 -1 5)

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Use this category for your items that will sell under $2500. Place the classified of one item, one time at $30.00 and the classified will continue running until you sell the item and cancel the ad. Call 478987-2250 to place your classified today.

AG pilot Helmet for Sale - for Fixed Wing or Helicopter. New / unused , in the original Gentex factory box , purchased New from Gibson & Barnes , model SPH-5 helmet , size XL ( fits head size 7-1/2, to 7-7/8 hat size ) White in color , ... Dual, dark and clear visor lens , AG sun bill , Gextex super comfort liner TPL interior , extra Silicone seal ear pads , 300 ohm civilian boom microphone and speakers , and storage/cleaning accessories, all factory instructions and the original bill of sale for $1722.00 included ... Looking for Best Offer ... can forward pictures.

Call Mike 623-332-2806 or email cepilot@ hotmail.com (12-15B)

New Gallet LH 050 helmet, bought last spring and never used. Large Size, Passive Noise Reduction (Standard), Grey Visor, Flex Mic, Memory Foam Liner, Helment Mounted volume control, Soft Seal Hush Kit, 4’ Straight Cord, Matt Grey Color. $1,375.00 Call Chad 208-277-6085 or email chadjromney@yahoo.com ( 12-15B)

(1) Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, 266 hrs SMOH Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000.00 06-15 R985-14B, 241 SOH, 0 IRAN...$39.9K; R985-AN1, 307 SOH, 0 IRAN...$37.9K; R1340HYD, 356 SOH, 0 IRAN...$49.9K; AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX AgCat Sales/Service/Parts since 1971.

Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Geared 1340. 227 SMOH by Covington.

Removed for turbine conversion. Clean, nice running engine. $46,000. Contact Dean L. McClain - AG FLYERS INC. Torrington, WY USA Telephone: 307-5324744 (04-15) Pratt & Whitney R-1830-94. Complete with mags, harness, and shipping crate.

10 0 hour warranty. From $62,0 0 0 outright. Call Sun Air Parts 661-2577708.

01-16 Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines.

We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time. Call us today 305888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine. com (09-15) R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-15

R1340 Geared Engine, 450 SMOH, $50,000.

Call Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-437-5319 tfn

Dromader USA LLC Factory NEW and Overhauled engines ASz62IR for the Dromader M18, AN2, and Otter. All engines come with Factory warranty and Accessories. Zero time overhauls in stock. Call Jeff at 317-579-6666 ext 18 or jhammer@bycan-selen.net (04-15) Pratt & Whitney R-985-14B OH engine.

Hydromatic. Complete with mags, carb. and shipping box. All have heavy piston pins and new pistons included. 100 hour warranty. From $43,000 outright. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708.

01-16 P r a t t & W h i t n e y R-1 3 4 0A N1 . N o hydromatics. Complete with mags, carb. and shipping box. 100 hour warranty.

From $53,000 outright. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708.

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Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staf f. We have engines for sale or exchange. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami.com . (09-15) Pratt & Whitney R4360-20W. Complete engine. 0 time be Aero Dex. Released pressure from seal in Aug. 2014. Pristine engine. $29,000 outright. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708.

01-16 R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-15 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons chrome cylinders new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-15

Wright R1820-86B T-28. Engine freshly overhauled. Complete with mags, harness, and shipping box. 100 hour warranty. W/o carb. $59,500 outright. W/ carb. $62,500 outright. Call Sun Air Parts 661-2577708.

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R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10-15

Pratt & Whitney R1340AN2. Geared nose engine. Complete with mags, carb. and shipping crate. From $53,000 outright.

Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708. 01-16

Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92. Complete with mags, harness, and shipping crate.

10 0 hour warranty. From $58,0 0 0 outright. Call Sun Air Parts 661-2577708.

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Universal Turbine Parts: 1 ea PT6A-11AG TSO 3976; 1 ea PT6A-20A TSO 3097; 2 ea PT6A-21 TSO (2) 2772; 6 ea PT6A27/28 TSO (3) 0, 1744, 4143, 4891; 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 272; 4 ea PT6A-135A TSO (3) 0, 653; 3 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0 ; 2 ea PT6A-41 TSO 537, 863; 4 ea PT6A42 TSO (2) 0, (2) 3485; 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0; 1 ea PT6A-60AG TSO 5369; 1 ea PT6A-65B TSO 0; We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions. Please contact Joel at 334-361-7853 or email jplake@ UTPparts.com or Greg at 704-660-9999 or email greg.miller@UTPparts.com. t f n 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 (04-15) Jet Set Airmotive PT6A-28 TSO 0 PT6A-34 TSO 0 PT6A-34AG TSO 0 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com

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10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

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PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMARTSM engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMARTSM”. Email mike.lee@ pwca.ca or call 450-647-3682. 03-15

Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

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PT6A-15AG 32 TSO; PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 94.5 TSN; PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-34AG 0 TSO; PT6A-34 2309 TSO; PT6A-34 1908 TSO; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSO; PT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066; PT6A-60A NEW; PT6A-65AG 89 TSN; PT6A-67AG 2788 TSN; Contact 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 Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com 10 -14

R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $64,500; PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S light overhaul, new CT blades, O/H vain $260,000; NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 TFN

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Transland SS spreader, 8 vane, adjustable air intake. Came off a Piper Brave and should fit other small Ag planes. Great condition. $5,500 OBO. Located in Oregon. Call Gary 541-980-8646 or email gdshearer@charter.net (04-15) Electrostatic spray system with a set of stainless steel booms. Used. $30,000. Call Dale 361-813-3995.

(04-15) Isolair saddle mount spray system for a Bell 206B model. Tanks, brackets, cross tube, dump valve, rearward booms, and all paperwork included in sale. $15,000 OBO. Call or email for more information or pictures. 940-704-9682, zacsom@ wildblue.net (04-15) For Sale: (2) Huey fertilizer buckets. Call Guy 803-645-8230.

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Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer. gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call 270-3052749 (12-15) New Gate Keeper tm 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 - 616-8379428 TurbineConversions.com 12-14 Hi-Tek Rotary Atomizer - Rotary atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229 - 6 45 -3605 w w w. davidononline.com tfn

Pratt & Whitney R2000-7M2. Complete with mags, harness, all new pistons, roller and ball bearings installed. Also new rubber covered leads and master rod bearings. 100 hour warranty. From $49,000 outright.

Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708. 01-16

Boom Clamps - The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for.

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

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

Tr i - S e t H yd r au l i c N oz z l e - T h re e Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available.

Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-6453605. www.davidononline.com tfn

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 tfn 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 tfn Agrinautics 65715 Pumps one Standard $10 0 0 o n e Tu f f- C o at $1 20 0 FO B Visalia,CA. Call Peter 530-848-0377 or email peter@vespapower.com (04-15)

Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Agrinautics, Root, Crophawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401.. tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method.

Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317896-2561 A 01-15 ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven a s the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15

gps GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743 (04-15)

Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- Spreaders and Accessories. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreaders plus many more. We also manufacture a 13 vane 10” hydraulic gate.

Call us for all of your spreader needs. We do repairs on all models. Call Us today 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 (04-15) CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 t f n 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, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com web site: www,johnstonaircraft. com t f n CP Nozzles and check valves “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn 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. (tfn) Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800-542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn A SC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/asc results and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15 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 tfn Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale.

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

PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 01-16 Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines. We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time.

Call us today 305-888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine.com (09-15) Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

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

(09-15) 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. They are available for the 500 series of Air Tractors and will available for every model of Air Tractor this fall.

Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com 01-16

TracMap Flight Pro GPS for agriculture.

Includes GPS antennae, control case, light bar, flight simulator, Autocal, plus two valves TM100 & TM150. Pics available.

Please email Eddie eddiemerc@gmail. com.

(04-15) 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.

TFN SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 tfn Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. tfn Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn

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 est to order.

12-14 New reinforced Thrush Leading Edges – Guard against bird strikes with bonded aluminum line replacement Leading Edges.

STC process. Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 est for quote.

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Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012.

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Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

Manual control or GPS variable rate ready.

Integrates into existing hydraulic systems.

More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-15)

parts Used 502 Wingman. $6000. Call Al 870265-5011 (04-15)

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

06-15 Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

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

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn O/H’D Thrush 29” landing gear & we can repair / rebuild yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-15) Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -18 p e r r e p a i r s e r v i c e b u l l e t i n #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 12-14

Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN)

Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com (09-15) 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 (09-15)

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

Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com (09-15) Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

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Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. g arci av i ag r i co l a @ u o l .co m . b r / 16 36274879 (tfn)

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 . ( 09-15) PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn 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 308-368-5556 01-16 J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge.

Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net At fn S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t fn Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn The mid-west Air Tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

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

Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12;Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts. net 12-15

Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

HC-B3R30-4/R10152N-5.5....$16.5K; 2D30-AG100-2, 0 IRAN...$12.5K; 12D40-6101A12, 1058 SOH... $11.5K; 12D40-AG100-4S, 375 SOH...$17.5K; 22D40-AG200-2, 60 SIRAN/A.D...$20.5K; 22D40-6533A12, 852 SOH... $20.5K; 2D30-6101A12, 0 IRAN...$11.5K; 22D30-6533A12, OHC...$15.5K; AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX AgCat Sales/Service/Parts since 1971. Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today. 1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn Complete Thrush factory metal tail w/ u p d a t e s . J o h n s t o n A i r c r a f t Service, INC. 559- 686 -1794 / Email i n f o @ j o h n s to n a i r c r af t . co m w w w. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi.net A tfn

10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

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

Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

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McCauley Prop for Stearman. Like new and comes with an authorized release certificate from Maxwell (7/9/14) to comply with AD. Part number 41D5926/ SS135-6 Serial Number AC-40-4859.

Contact Jared Storm at 402-443-7979 or Hershey Flying Service at 308-3685556. 01-16

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

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

See your Air Tractor dealer today! t f n

vehicles

1Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10 -15 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -15

5000 gal stainless steel fuel truck 1999 International: runs good. Call Dale 760 -355 -7033 or email dale@ imperialflyingservice.com (04-15)

12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. for more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15 H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-16579E. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (12-15) For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (04-15)

2002 Ford F350 Loader Truck. Manual Tr a n s m i s s i o n . 215 k m i l e s . A s k i n g $15,000. Call Randy Turman at 662-6540389.

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Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401. TFN J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com tfn

Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

finance/lease

12D40: “0” TSOH, AG100-2 blades, Model # 8041CPL Low time prop. $18,000 OBO. Call 731-571-7800 (04-15)

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

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

Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A tfn

Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. Give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net At fn

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GE M601- E11 751 HP TURBOPROP Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush.

Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to Service.

Cascade Pressure Cowl – Standard Equipment with Lifetim08Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems. Lower Operating/ Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety. Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . t f n

We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube.

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR. Heavy duty 25’ nurse trailer(30,000 GVWR) built by Texas Pride Trailers in 2013 with dual 2 speed jacks. 1600 gallon fresh water & 800 gallon batch tank, Honda engine & pump, inductor, storage box mounted under landing platform easily accessible from crow’s nest, 30 gallon drum storage racks at rear of trailer. Tires are like new. Used for 1 season and worked great. Call 830-4266150.

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1981 GMC 6000 Fuel truck – for sale: Used for 100LL. Approx. 1,200 gallon capacity, Re-painted in 2006, dual over wing hoses, located close to MSP international. MAKE OFFER - Call for more details 952-9416255. (12-15)

miscellaneous (2)-2001 Adams field loaders: Honda GX670 engines, Rear hydraulic drop drive, Front s teer wheels, Hopper ladder, Stainless shields, Stainless spout, Wide load fins, Stainless engine covers, Reinforced framing, Anti-choke plate, Catch pan, Tarps, Spare tire and bulldog hitches $10,000 EACH. Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 . 409-7942352 . Fax: 409-794-2958 (04-15) Vino? They do say ag pilots age like w i n e . Pl ace yo u r f avo r i te w i n e i n these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. Makes a great gif t. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Get these photo mats before they fly off the shelve. A great way to display your favorite photos. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn 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 Fa x 478 -987-1836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

IT’S MORE THAN JUST THE HISTORY OF AVIATION IT’S THE LIVING HISTORY OF MISSISSIPPI AND THE SOUTH

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION MUSEUM WHERE A WAY OF LIFE, COMES TO LIFE. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION MUSEUM 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson MS Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NEW to the DeSpain Collection, Customized Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

601-432-4500 800-844-TOUR

This project is partially funded through a grant by the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau

Trade with members of NAAA

All new Air Tractors now include P&W 2500 Hour, 5-Year Extended Warranty 2015 SLOTS AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS 2015 AT-502B -34AG 170 Gal Fuel, A/C, Heat, Lane elect.

Brake & fan, 3” btm load, ext. warranty, s/s camlocs 1999 AT502B-0580 N90375 TT 6807.0 Hrs A & E, 0.0 since engine Ag Right O/H, 1750 Hr./3 year warranty by Dallas Airmotive, 0.0 since new 9,800 Hr. spar caps, by Air Tractor, 0.0 since prop inspection and reseal, Factory A/C, SATLOC Bantam GPS, electric brake and fan, smoker, CP Nozzles, $595,000

800-441-2964 Ask for Rick or Chuck Stone

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Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com tfn

Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (09-15)

SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 tfn Aviator Backpack and matching coin p ur s e (sold s epar ate ly). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Pitcher’s Nightmare Swing Trainer

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

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fully-functional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees.

Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com t f n

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com tfn HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn ≈One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway.

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

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English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn

insurance INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. tfn DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com. tfn “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do, and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc. is centrally located in Wichita, Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. Randy Hardy established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff that includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Dick Russell and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business.

Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330.

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

services Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines.

We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time. Call us today 305888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine. com (09-15) Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service.

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

Call Now 1-800-441-2964 tfn Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller B alancing with Chadwick H elmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. tfn Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

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

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We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn

Aerial Application...

Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 tfn

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

Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance.

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

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

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

wanted to buy Wanted: Used Transland 2502 spreader.

Call Rod 208-934-8298.

(04-15) Looking for tired AT-502. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509 635 1212 or email tom@cacaircraft. com (09-15) Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 (04-15) Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag cat fuselage frame. Call 701-636-5880 ask for Jay. tfn EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal. net tfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication.

Only $29 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

CALL FOR PRICING 2011 AT-802A PT6A-65AG 2600 TTSN Bantam/flow, wingman

1999 AT-802A PT6A-65AG 0 Since Covington Light OH. 500 hr warranty 5900 TTSN G-4/flow 2010 AT-602 PT6A-65AG 1600 TTSN 2009 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 1750 TTSN 2009 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 2200 TTSN

Flying should be the least of your concerns!

In this business, flying under power lines, around trees and between buildings has to be second nature.

After all, you main concern is crop spraying. And to do your job efficiently, you have to know crops and crop chemicals as well as you know flying. You even need to be somewhat of a weather expert.

In short, you have enough concerns without having to worry about which aircraft will best suit your needs or whether you should buy a new or used plane.

You need to rely on other experts for help and advice. And when you rely on a diversified ag services corporation like Mid-Continent, flying is the least of your concerns.

• Authorized Distributor for Grumman Ag Cat • Authorized Pawnee-Brave Sales and Service • Mrg’s of PlaneMate Support Equipment • Complete Line of Ag-Craft Parts, Engines and Propellers • World’s Largest Used Ag-Craft Center • Certified Aircraft Maintenance Facility • Ag-Aviation Insurance

Everything for Ag Aviation P.O. Box 540 - 1601 Hwy 84 • Hayti, Missouri 63851 USA Tel: 573-359-0500 • 800-325-0885 • Fax: 573-359-0538 sales@midcont.com

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

1997 AT-502B PT6A-34AG 7300 TTSN, spar done, new paint, $510 K

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

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

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

Safe, experienced instructors, highly maintained aircraft, new student pilot dorm with private rooms. Learn to mix, load, fly the light bar and all skills associated with ag aviation. Call Bruce now for more information or to get on the schedule: 770-329-4410. Also check out our Guarantee on our website at www. agaviationschool.com (04-15)

Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 (12-15)

operations Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane, train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 (12-15)

Upper Midwest operation for sale. 1 piston aircraft and all necessary equipment.

Mostly scheduled work. Great opportunity for someone to get started in their own operation. Please email to blindads@ agairupdate.com w/ subject: Upper Midwest, fax to 478-987-1836, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (04 -15)

seat wanted Ag Seat wanted (or support position that will lead to such) in the Midwest (or will travel) for 2015 and on. 2500 TT, 1425 turbojet, 800 tailwheel, 400 ag (C188B).

Multiengine/Commercial/Instrument, ATP. Experienced corn, soybeans, Pioneer exp. fields. Contact Robert at 630-3290146 or email: beck_robert@frontier.com for resume.

(04 -15) Ag Pilot in search of a seat with a reputable operator. 767 TT, 750 TW, 416 AG. PAASS attendance. Extensive farm background in Rice, Cotton, and Corn production. I hold an A&P license, with experience on various Ag A/C. A team player with a great work ethic and attitude. Resume and References available. Any questions, please email gatebox1981@gmail.com (04-15) Ag Seat wanted. 9800 TT 5000+ ag time, 125 hours Cessna turbine time, Ag turbine transition tr aining, A &P / IA Single & M ulti engine instrument flight instructor.

E x p e r i e n c e A i r Tr a c t o r, A g C a t & Cessna. Experienced corn, cotton, rice, wheat & soybeans. Heavy herbicide experience. Email glenbrownracing@ gmail.com or 662-678-3947 (04-15)

Gulf Coast aG airCraft sales & serviCe

Seat wanted. 9297.9 TT. 7674 AG time.

130 Turbine. Licensed Minnesota & SK Canada. Clean record. License where needed. Email coryb70@hotmail.com or call 507-456-6906.

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help wanted Wanted: Experienced pilot to fly -10 Thrush. Must be insurable. Helicopter rating a plus. Year round position.

Licensed in California. Em resume to agpilot620@yahoo.com or call John 760427-1476 (04-15) AG PILOT CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS NEEDED. We are looking for individuals interested in helping the next generation of Ag Pilots get a good safe start. Short Term and Long Term openings available. Please reply with a resume, contact information, your dates of availability, and any questions you may have. Please email to blindads@ agairupdate.com w/ Subject: Ag Flight Instructor, fax to 478-987-1836, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (12-15) Wanted: R44 ag pilots (A&P helpful) for Iowa and Illinois spray season, 2 positions open. C all 6 41-236 -524 0 or email speasaviation@hotmail.com (04-15) A&P and/or IA mechanic wanted for multi-plane and helicopter ag operation.

Please call: 1-866-627-8292 (04-15) Wanted: Experienced Ag Cat pilot to fly 450 Ag Cat for midwest operator July and August. Email letter of interest to kmagair@gmail.com.

(04-15) Wanted - an experienced turbine pilot for a Garrett-powered Thrush. Needed for the upcoming season and beyond, June – Sept. in MN and IA. Insurance requires at least 1000 hrs. AG and at least 500 hours turbine time. Looking for long-term pilot and team player. Basic Mechanical knowledge is a plus! Please email to blindads@agairupdate.com w/ Subject: Thrush turbine pilot, fax to 478987-1836, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (12-15)

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Ground personnel year-round work.

Fixed wing and helicopter, low time pilots welcome. CDL and HazMat a plus, must be willing to travel. Email resume and references dana@bsairinc. com or call 229-838-6733 (04-15) Wanted: Bell 47(WASP) spray pilot and driver needed for long-term summer help.

Iowa insecticide/fungicide. Excellent pay for those who qualify. Send resume with references. Established company based in Iowa since 1992. Email vistahelicopter@ gmail.com (04 -15) Jet Ranger Pilot: Ag pilot wanted to operate Jet Ranger. A&P Mechanic a plus.

Very good equipment with a reputable operator. Email jetrangerpilotag@gmail. com.

(04-15) Looking for qualified A&P mechanic ASAP in Arlington, GA. Position is available immediately! Call Tammy 229 -725 4150 06 -15 R44 pilot needed for operation based in southern half of US . M us t have R44 applicator experience, herbicide e xp e r ie nce . S om e tr ave l re q uire d .

Organization, ability to work autonomously a must. Send resumés to R44 PILOT, PO BOX 850 Perry, GA 31069 -OR- blindads@agairupdate.com -OR- fax 478-987-1836 (12-15) Pilot/Manager wanted, good company, good equipment, good benefits. Must be willing to relocate to Kansas. Please email to blindads@agairupdate.com subject Kansas or fax to 478-987-1836 or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (04 -15) 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.

(12-15) Aircraft Sales position for experienced Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits.

Call: Dick 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO t fn IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295 - 6213 Salar y depending on qualifications and experience t fn

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Job Offered: Experienced helicopter AG pilot needed. Please call Matt @ 928-9209873 (04 -15)

Progressive Expanding Midwest Company is in search of a pilot for a turbine Air Tractor seat. We operate in MN, SD, and ND. Please send resume’s to bryan. hauschild@wdcoop.com.

(04-15) Midwest Ag Operator is seeking an experienced and skilled AG Pilot for a turbine seat. Minimum requirements include 2,000 Ag hours and a minimum of 1,000 Turbine Ag hours. Main season runs from July through August. May lead to a long time position for the right person.

Please send resume and references to scottscher tz@scher tzaerial.com or please call for more information 309-7253340.

(04-15) OH-58 Pilot Needed. Turbine, herbicide and GPS experience a must. Primarily pasture and row crop. 6 month season.

Please email to blindads@agairupdate. com w/ subject: OH-58, fax to 478-9871836, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (04-15)

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