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06 From the cockpit 08 Calendar of Events 10 AgAir Mail
22 Prado’s Safety Points 32 The Hopper 34 Classifieds
On the cover and on this page -Michael “Zip” Wallin and Wallin Agri Aviations’s AT-802. From pilot to operator, see Zip’s story page 14
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from the cockpit
It’s a cool morning As I write this editorial, the sun is peeping over the horizon this cool morning overlooking a calm lake. I have about 15 more minutes before its bright rays fill the sky. Although it has been 16 years since I raced the sun to the airport to prepare for the first load of the day, I have not forgotten those 27 years that I did that, filling the plane with fuel, calculating the upcoming loads, thinking about the possibility of fog. As a rule, I worked the fields closest first and the longer ferries later in the day when it was hot and bumpy. That way, I did not waste the best flying hours of the day ferrying to the field. It was not unusual for early morning acres-perhour sprayed to nearly double those covered midday. Another reason for working fields closest to the airport first was the unpredictability of fog. I have seen times the sky was clear the first 30 minutes of daylight, then quickly turn into a dense fog. I have had the fog chase me out of a field causing me to point the aircraft back to base at near full throttle all the time thinking of an alternate place to land if the fog closed in around me. I am not telling you about anything you have not experienced if you have
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several years of ag-flying. Perhaps there are those who live in arid areas where fog is not a challenge. Regardless, we all know the beauty of the sunrise and the exceptional performance of the aircraft in the early morning hours. Many of you are just starting your spray season. You are changing from a winter of relaxation (hopefully) and pondering about ways to make this season safer and more profitable. If you only repeat yourself from previous years, you have not improved. Therefore, you should not expect anything to be better. I ask each of you to take a deep breath as you face another season. Think about your family, business and yourself in a way that will only bring better results from your efforts. The one element that is prevalent in those thoughts should be safety. It is your best tool to improve profits and your family life. If you have an accident of any kind, at the very least, it will cost hard earned profits. Or, it may cost your life. Think about it. A sole duck is crossing the lake. Not unlike your ferrying to the field, alone in the cockpit, thinking about the best way to approach the upcoming field. I know the duck is not going to spray anything, but it is making an approach to
something. Or, the duck could be simply wandering around the lake. Are you wandering when flying? I doubt it. I think the sun is going to be a little tardy this morning. I ponder how the plane will have time to carry one more full load and what’s left of the full fuel tanks from the first load of the day in calm, relatively cool air before the sun’s heat turns it into chop. It will be nearly sunset before comfortable flying returns this hot summer day. Then, it starts all over tomorrow. Until next month, Keep Turning…
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August 11-12, 2016 Seminário Nacional de Aviação Agrícola Primavera do Leste/MT, Brazil babila@aviacaoagricola.com www.aviacaoagricola.com
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agair mail memories The Noorduyn photo brought back some memories. In 1980 me and my brother (Fred Locker-Ag Aviation) and another cropduster friend (Brian Sanderson-Farm Chemicals) went in together and bought N1037Z a Mark Five to complement our Skydiving operation. We had a Cessna 206 for our main jump bird. We wanted to build some larger formations so we got the Norseman Mark V serial # N-29-5. We hauled 10 jumpers with the Mark V and 6 in the 206. Somewhere between 02-1980 and 04-1980 we built a 16 way Snowflake over Muleshoe Texas on the forth try. Thanks for a great Newspaper. Don Locker Muleshoe, TX
I also got an email from another AgAir Update subscriber with memories of the Norseman. I told him about your experience. Thanks for contacting me and a big thanks for the photo. The aircraft makes me think of the C-195. Maybe it’s the cockpit windows. Take care and give Fred my regards next time you see him,—Bill
Cuba I read your comment in the Jan 2016 edition, which I found to be very positive; even the comment made in reference to pilots flying in Central America; a region where I belong. Let me introduce myself, my name is Alejandro Lazcano Martínez, Cuban; Captain and Instructor of the Piper Brave and other aircraft. I would like to expand my knowledge in relation to the Brave and its operation. I consider that we could give each other feedback from our past experiences; something kind of lost between aviation lovers. I consider your opinion to be very valuable. Looking forward to hearing from you. Captain and Instructor Alejandro Lazcano Martínez Cuba
Hello Don; Pretty darn efficient with 10 jumpers in that Norseman. I am assuming the pilot stayed onboard for a total of 11 people in the aircraft. Ha!
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Hello my friend; I appreciate your comments. However, I need the page number of the January 2016 edition you referred to it. I cannot find anything in that
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Eagle Vistas says: “Michael Hatch has a great future ahead of him in ag aviation. With his experience as a loader, he is ready to take on the next challenge of becoming an ag pilot. He had a great willingness to learn how to do things right and safely! Some operator will be very lucky to get this talented young man!
Already a helicopter ag pilot for Agricultural Air Services when he came to Eagle Vistas, Garrett Parker wanted to add fixed wing ag pilot, to be an even more valuable employee to his company!
Jeremy Green, from Arkansas will be looking for an entry level ag pilot position for this summer.
Joel Buseman from Belmond, Iowa plans to start a Commercial Operation in his area.
issue about the Piper Pawnee Brave. I need to know which article to make any comments. Be sure to give my good friend, Santiago Delgado (ENSA) a warm hug for me. He has been a friend for many years. —Bill Bill It’s great to know that you have met Santiago Delgado; I will tell him you send your regards. We are actually co-workers, I’m a pilot at ENSA. We are very much like family, both of us love this profession. The comment I’m referring to is the one located on page 6C. I’m interested in sharing knowledge about in-flight operation of the Piper Brave and the most common defects of this kind of aircraft. I’d be very thankful. I’m on my way out to Camagüey to fly the Brave, so I won’t be able to get back to you until Monday. Thank you in advance for your help and be assured that I will send your warm regards to Santiago. Capitán Instructor Alejandro Lazcano Martínez Cuba Alejandro; The best way to get information about the Piper Pawnee Brave is
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to contact the two most knowledgable people in the business: Sr. Dave Johnston of Johnston Air Service in California and Sr. Frankie Williams of Souther Field Aviation in Georgia. Both of these people know all about the Brave from maintenance to flying them. I have copied them our email. Good luck,— Bill
Kenya It gives us great pleasure to read AgAir Update , Many thanks for all the effort you and your team put into producing it . In volume 34/2 AgAir Mail is cloud seeding and female ag-pilots in the same volume .
Hail has always been a serious enemy to tea plantations in the highlands of Kenya. In the 1960s, before I started spraying, there was a US company doing hail “suppression”, as they called it. They used a Piper Twin Comanche, as best I can remember, with a burner on each wing tip. It was no doubt mechanically sound and airworthy, but looked like a beat up old wreck because of the hail damage on the leading edges. One of the pilots kindly (probably illegally) took me on a mission. We were guided by a ground radar station to the base of an enormous cumulonimbus cloud formation. Radar told us when we were below the core of the storm. The silver iodide burners were activated and we circled just below the cloud trying not to get sucked in. The pilot told me that on some extreme occasions he had been sucked in and ended up with his nose down, flaps down, undercarriage down, power reduced to zero thrust and still showing an assent of a thousand plus feet a minute. He stated that at this stage he would not fight the controls, but merely did his best to keep the aircraft upright. Eventually, the cloud formation would spit him out at 15,000 to 20,000 feet . I read a very interesting article in December 2015 issue of The Week, page 54 titled “cloud-seeding”, with two pages about weather modification in Montana and North Dakota. Steffany Royal (female pilot from Texas ) is one of the courageous pilots flying these missions. Royal is employed by Weather Modifications, Inc. of which Bruce Boe is Vice-President of Meteorology; worth reading.
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Hello Pat; Always good to hear from my Kenya friends. Pretty impressive reading about the thunderstorms. For me, they paint a brick wall on the radar and I simply don’t go there. Chicken. Too bad about the forced retirement. I’m not so lucky. I got about a year and half before 65, but for some reason, nobody says I have to quit writing! Or, flying. Guess I’ll work my way to the grave.
new model Thrushes are even better. There are Thrush dealers in Argentina and Brazil. The C-188s and Pawnees are great starter aircraft. I’ve owned and operated both the C-188 and Pawnee. However, when you are growing and need to get work done quickly, heavy iron like the Thrush is the answer. Take care and please stay in touch,—Bill
Have Russ send me an article about his ULV modifications. Maybe some of our readers would benefit. We won’t tell your competition! Give all the family a big “Hello” for me and surely hope to see you again at an NAAA convention. Take care,—Bill
Chile Tivar continues to grow. Now, we have Bell 407s crop dusting with Electrostatic Sprayers equipment, incredible! Also, we bought two companies, with eight airplanes, mainly Cessnas and Pawnees, and we are thinking of buying a Thrush.
Best wishes, Nicolas Tironi Tivar Helicopteros Ltda. Quillota, Chile
Hola Nicolas! Great to hear from you and I trust all is well in Chile! I knew from my visit a few years ago that your company would be successful from the way you organized it. I am glad for you. I sure could use an updated article about Tivar, should you have someone on staff that can write it. In Spanish would be OK, as I have translators. Send good pictures, too! The Thrush is a fantastic aircraft. I owned several over a 20-year period, including the 600 HP radial, 1200 HP radial and PT-6A turbine. Of course, the turbo Thrush was the best of all of them. And now, the
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by Graham Lavender Agricultural aviation, unlike some professions, is populated with many family-run operations. Second, third and sometimes fourth-generation ag pilots are quite the norm in this industry. Many times, a flying service is started out of necessity and built with hard work and dedication, attention to detail and a general love for aviation and agriculture. As time marches on, the second generation is raised immersed in aerial application with no question about their future path in life. The partnerships that evolve are always supposed to be there, when the young, albeit adult, ag pilot finally has to pry the stick out of their parent and mentor’s hand. But, unfortunately, we can’t write the script or execute the playbook. As Michael “Zip” Wallin, Jr. learned, in the height of Wallin Agri Aviation’s 2014 season, sometimes there is a different plan. And, as Zip puts it, “You have to just keep on keepin’ on”. Michael Wallin, Sr., affectionately called “Button” by his family, friends, customers
and about anybody else that knew him, opened the doors to Wallin Agri Aviation in 1984 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Button was operating 600 Thrushes until the early 1990s when he purchased the operation’s first turbine, an AT-502. The Air Tractor, along with a 400-gallon turbine Thrush, served the flying service’s needs through 2013 when Button purchased an AT-602, replacing the blue stripe with his favorite color, red. This aircraft is still a part of Wallin Agri Aviation’s fleet today. Michael Jr. (Zip) was raised as a part of Wallin Agri Aviation since he could climb on the wing. Zip soloed on his 16th birthday and continued to earn his commercial license locally in Arkansas. Zip graduated from the Flying Tigers Agricultural Aviation program in 2008. He left the Louisiana school with a license to learn and a wife! Michael’s friend-turned-brother-in-law Wes Redden was a classmate of Zip’s
Michael “Zip” Wallin makes a pass in Wallin Agri Aviation’s 2015 AT-802. Michael purchased this aircraft from Frost Flying Service.
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(L-R) Wallin Agri Aviation pilots (L-R) Chris Propst, Michael “Zip” Wallin and Ground Support David Ryan. Wallin Agri Aviation utilize the VeriFly GPS system in their 2015 AT-802. Lindsey and Michael “Zip” Wallin.
during his time at Flying Tigers. The two became friends with Zip staying with Wes during his training. During this time, Zip was introduced to Wes’s sister, Lindsey. The two will celebrate their 4th wedding anniversary in November. Zip returned to Wallin Agri Aviation and flew his first season in an R-1340 Ag-Cat, experiencing a prop separation and magneto failure; the radial engine ag plane put him in the field both times. In Zip’s second and third seasons, he still flew an Ag-Cat, but this time powered by a TPE331-2 Garrett. 2012 marked Zip’s fourth season as an ag-pilot, working alongside his dad Button to continue to build the business and gain experience. Button sold the Super B that Zip had been flying, along with the 400-gallon turbine Thrush and purchased an AT-602. Zip graduated to the AT-502 his dad had been flying since the mid-1990s. Wallin Agri Aviation’s business is about 90% rice with the remaining divided out amongst corn and soybeans. Its typical season, depending on the spring weather, begins in April and lasts until November. Walnut Ridge is too far north that the possibility of year-round ag-flying is remote. During the colder 2013 off-season, Zip and his dad rebuilt an AT-602 that Zip began flying in 2014.
that week. Zip instantly was propelled from the role of a relatively new ag-pilot to that of being an operator. In typical ag-aviation fashion, competitors, friends, growers and family rallied together to “keep on keepin’ on”. Zip’s brother-in-law, Wes, arrived to help finish the busy portion of the season. Other operators came to help with the workload as a family formulated a plan to continue moving forward, as Button would have wanted. They have a saying that, “It may not have been Button’s way, but it’s a way!” In Zip’s mind, there was no hesitation to continue with Wallin Agri Aviation. Lindsey left her teaching job to join the operation and be beside her husband as they both became accustomed to their new roles. In 2015, Zip sold the AT-602 he was flying and purchased an AT-802. He hired Chris Propst to fly the AT-602 that Button once flew. Chris comes from an extensive background of aerial application and helicopter flying. The AT-802 is equipped with a VeriFly GPS system from FliteTek, hydraulic gate and CP-11s. Zip and Lindsey, together with Chris and ground ops manager David Ryan, who recently graduated from Flying Tigers, will ensure that Wallin Agri Aviation “keeps on keepin’ on.”
Tragically, during the pinnacle of Wallin Agri Aviation’s 2014 season, Button succumbed to cancer. Michael “Button” Wallin went in for a routine check-up and passed away later
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Pioneer company in Mato Grosso at one time operated 25 Ipanemas by Bill Lavender In 1973 an aerial application company was formed in Dourados, old Mato Grosso state and now Mato Grosso do Sul (MS). The company soon became one of the largest fleets of Ipanema ag aircraft in the world. Teruel Aviação Agrícola founded by Pedro
Teruel and two of his brothers, started with only one Ipanema, serial number 049. They based the aircraft at Dourados in 1980 and after adding many more Ipanemas, the Turuel borthers moved the company to the newly built Teruel Airport in Campo Grande, MS.
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time of the Air Tractor’s first spray season in Brazil an engine cylinder failed. Because of the difficulty and delay of importing a cylinder (there were very few R-1340 radial engines in Brazil), the aircraft was grounded for more than 90 days. Spraying contracts were lost causing financial loss. Pedro decided it was not yet time for the Air Tractor and later sold it.
The owners of Teruel Aviação Agrícola from left to right; Pedro Teruel, Lucio Ovelar and Erion Klein. From one Ipanema, the company came to operate 25 Ipanemas throughout the regions north and northeast of the country. Now, Teruel Aviação Agrícola is owned by Pedro Teruel and three partners: Erlon Klein, Lucio Ovelar and Alcides Mariano. The company is going through administrative and financial restructuring in order to modernize and expand the fleet with higher performance and efficient aircraft, but will also keep the reliable Ipanema. Due to the know-how and market confidence acquired over years of operation, the owners believe it is necessary to advance the future of the company; a challenge for the partners and General Manager Marcos Rogerio A. Rosa. In 1987 Pedro Teruel visited the Air Tractor factory in Olney, Texas. Teruel Aviação Agrícola brought the first Air Tractor to Brazil, an AT-401 with an R-1340 engine. During the busiest
Teruel Aviação Agrícola treats irrigated rice, soybeans, sugarcane, corn, cotton, wheat, sorghum, forests and pasture. Applications are made year round with a slowdown during the winter months.
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Rice typically receives one application of 200kg/ha (200 pounds/acre) of granulated urea. Occasionally, the application is split into two 100 kg/ha applications. Insecticide applications on sugarcane are mainly made with 30 liters per hectare (3 GPA). Other insecticide applications, for rice and soybeans, are made at 10 l/ha (1 GPA).
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Herbicide and fungicide applications are made using Spraying Systems’ T-Jet nozzles with hollow cone tips. Application rates for herbicides range from 20-50 l/ha (2-5 GPA). Pasture treatments are made at treetop height to avoid trees growing in the pastures. This requires larger droplets and a higher volume application to minimize drift and evaporation. Of the 11 Ipanemas Teruel Aviacao Agricola operates today, three are EMB-202As and two are EMB-202s powered by ethanol and six EMB-201s powered by av-gas. Pedro prefers the ethanol powered Ipanemas because of ethanol’s availability and many of his large customers own ethanol plants. The cost to use ethanol or av-gas is usually about the same, depending on the price of each. Ethanol costs approximately R$2.20 per liter with the Ipanema consuming 95 liters per hour, about R$209 an hour. Av-gas costs about R$3.20 per liter and the Ipanema uses 65 l/hr, about R$208 an hour (May 2015 prices. Today, 3.6 reais per dollar). In the past, Teruel Aviação Agrícola had its own maintenance facility to keep its Ipanemas flying. Recently, the maintenance division of Teruel split off into an independent company, Ipanema Serviços de Manutencao e Reparacao de Aeronaves. The company is based at the Teruel Airport in Campo Grande (MS) specializing in maintenance for agricultural aircraft, as well as general aviation aircraft. Ipanema Serviços has seven employees, plus partners Evandro
Ipanema Serviços prepares a Teruel Aviacao Agricola Ipanema for maintenance. Bordan Marques and Eugenio Carlos Fattori. Evandro is the administrator for the company, while Fattori is the chief of maintenance. Four employees are licensed mechanics certified to work on the Ipanema and Piper aircraft. Evandro started working in ag-aviation in 2000 for Teruel servicing the company’s Ipanemas. In 2009, he was promoted to maintenance administrative manager of the company, giving him a knowledgeable background in maintaining agricultural aircraft.
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Eugenio has completed training courses at Embraer for the Ipanema and GE Aviation for the H80 engine in conjunction with Thrush Aircraft of Brazil in Anápolis (GO). He has completed training for the Air Tractor and the PT6A engine at Air Tractor dealer Frost Aviation’s Brazilian representative DP Aviacion in Cachoeira do Sul. Ipanema Serviços uses Pedro Teruel for technical maintenance and recovery services. Pedro graduated as mechanical engineer in 1973 at ITA (Institute of Technological Aeronautics) in Sao Jose do Campos. He has dedicated more than 40 years to maintaining agricultural aircraft. Ipanema Serviços will continue to maintain Teruel’s 11 Ipanemas, as well as service aircraft for other agricultural aviation companies in Brazil. The
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Accidents caused by center of gravity errors In 1984 an Ipanema took off from Rondonópolis (Brazil) to a farm where its applications would be closer to the work. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot lost control of the aircraft crashing into a tree and then fell to the ground. The pilot died instantly and the aircraft was unrecoverable.
In the same year in Ponta Pora Brazil, one Ipanema aircraft was applying pesticides equipped with Micronair AU3000 rotary atomizers when there was a failure with one of the units. The pilot attempted to return to the airstrip to try to remedy the problem, but made the fatal mistake of taking the ground loader.
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An Ipanema equipped with AU3000 rotary atomizers and empty hopper must be operated carefully because when the fuel level reaches 150 liters the weight in the cabin must not exceed 90 kg (pilot and luggage). There are reports of numerous accidents of this type, always repeating the same factors. This tells us that it is impossible for a pilot to safely close the window of his plane, taking with him a companion, and not create a dangerous situation as it relates to the CG of the aircraft.
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Displacement of the Center of Gravity (CG) leads to aircraft instability around the transverse axis. Usually with these accidents the pilot was experienced, there was no evidence of poor maintenance, no weather adversity, or any other mitigating factors other than that caused by the people involved. In agricultural aviation, it is expected to operate the aircraft per its certificate for weight and passenger(s). Another accident of this type occurred in Bosssoroca Brazil. After work, the pilot together with the loader, returned to the company’s base. On the approach, while turning the pilot
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lost control of the aircraft, crashing violently into the ground, resulting in instant death of the occupants and destruction of the aircraft. The pilot was experienced, had 7,500 hours of flight, but his Aeronautical Medical Certificate and Technical Qualification Certificate were expired, showing that the pilot did not fit even the most basic items of the profession. Also, the company was complicit in its lack of control of the certificates of the pilot. I remember when I was working on the training of Crew Resource Management - CRM, I analyzed a report by the
Many people observed takeoffs and landing by this company’s pilots with two on board, but they all claimed, “I have nothing to do with that.” This it is not so. It should be noted that Article 87 of the Brazilian Aeronautics Code 4 states that: “The prevention of aircraft accidents is the responsibility of all persons, natural or legal, involved in manufacturing, maintenance, operation and flights of aircraft, as well as supporting activities of the aviation infrastructure in Brazil.” The author is undergoing a master’s degree in Environment Impact Evaluation, developing research on aerial application spray drift, UNILASALLE; has a post degree latu sensu on university teaching, IERGS; has a degree on labor safety, ULBRA, was the President for the Rio Grande do Sul Association of Agricultural Pilots – ASPARGS; is a retired airline pilot (A320), flight instructor, agricultural pilot, flight examiner (DAC), has been a Crew Resource Management (CRM) facilitator for Chubb and Mapfre insurance companies; Flight Safety Agent; air crash investigation instructor at CENIPA, 1989-2005; FSA for TAM Airlines; professor of Occupational and Health Risks Prevention, Control and Management at the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia, 2012-2014; has 7,000 hours flying ag and 15,000 total; is a Jet Trainer instructor on a Boeing 737-800NG at Flight Aviation School.
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Perhaps if this aviator had worked for an organized company, that exercised supervision and control, with a good safety record, the accident would not have happened. Because the company allowed routine flights with two on board and with expired certificates it was found that the company did not exercise adequate supervision in operations. This pilot when flying with another person on board, was not wearing a helmet because of the small space or shoulder belts. In this incident, although the aircraft with the weight being within limits, there was a displacement of the center of gravity beyond the rear limit, reaching 30.8% Mean Aerodynamic Chord - CMA, when the rear limit should not exceed 27%. The factors that led to the occurrence of this accident as contained in the final report were: • Poor supervision by the company that allowed flying with expired certificates and two on board; • Inadequate flight planning, by countering operational and safety standards by flying with another onboard and the Center of Gravity out of range; • Poor judgment when making a steep turn at low altitude and, • Flying with expired certifications.
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Air Tractor 502XP ag airplane receives FAA certification OLNEY TX — Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch announced that the company’s 502XP agricultural spray plane has received Federal Aviation Administration type certification. The 502XP was first introduced to ag operators and pilots in December 2015 at the National Agricultural Aviation Association Convention in Savannah, Georgia. Type certification is the culmination of a long program where Air Tractor has shown the plane meets the applicable FAA regulations through a 2-year program of rigorous engineering analysis, supported by numerous ground and flight tests with the FAA. “This week we received a letter confirming Air Tractor had met all of the FAA certification requirements for the 502XP,” reports Hirsch. “This marks another milestone in Air Tractor’s many airplane product offerings since our company’s founding in 1972. Now that the certification process is completed, we are ramping up production and preparing to begin deliveries of the 502XP to customers.”
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Question: One of the questions on the FAA’s medical form (Form 8500-8) asks us to list any hospital stays. I had surgery as a child, over 40 years ago. Over the course of my flying, I’ve probably had 16 or more FAA physicals. I know that in the course of some of those physicals the physician advised “that’s old enough that it doesn’t matter … leave it blank.” Others have advised “if you’ve already reported it once, you don’t need to report it again.” (I may have reported it ... who can remember?) At this point, I’m not sure whether I should mention it to the FAA or not. I truly don’t see how it’s relevant, but I
don’t want to get into a tiff with the FAA for not reporting it. On the other hand, if I suddenly report it now, I’m essentially admitting to improperly reporting it in the past. What’s a well-meaning old pilot to do?
Answer: The questions that are listed in section 18 of MedXPress specifically ask, “have you ever in your life.” So the correct answer is: you should have reported it on your first medical application and every application thereafter. The nature of the surgery should be documented the first time it is reported, and after that it can be designated PRNC (previously reported, no change). Without knowing
the nature of the surgery, it is impossible to say whether or not the information is still relevant. You should report it on your next exam. Penny Giovanetti, D.O., received a Bachelor’s Degree from Stanford University, a Master’s in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine from the University of Iowa and a Doctorate from Des Moines University. She completed a 27-year career as an Air Force flight surgeon. She is board certified in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, and physical medicine/ rehabilitation. She is also a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association and a private pilot.
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Five key issues NAAA is fighting for on aerial applicators’ behalf One of the National Agricultural Aviation Association’s (NAAA) major objectives is to serve as the voice of the aerial application industry—with the media, the public, and most notably with our elected officials and governing bodies in Washington, D.C. NAAA works to influence the federal government and Congress in a manner favorable to the agricultural aviation industry. Here are five key issues NAAA is advocating for on aerial applicators’ behalf. 1. Working to ensure that integrating UAVs into the national airspace takes into account the safety of low-flying manned aircraft. In a few short years UAVs have gone from being a non-issue to one of the most important and time-consuming issues confronting NAAA because of the safety risks that small, hard-to-see UAVs pose to low-flying manned aircraft. Over the past two years NAAA has staked out a position as the leading voice for the safety of manned pilots in the face of the forthcoming influx of UAVs into the national airspace. As a result of NAAA’s active engagement with the Federal Aviation Administration on safe integration of UAVs, the FAA recently invited NAAA Executive Director Andrew Moore to be a member of its new Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). The ARC will develop recommendations for operating UAS on the small end (less than 4.4 pounds) of the “small UAS” category created by the FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking last February. Having NAAA’s voice on
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the rulemaking committee is a huge win for agricultural aviators, allowing the association to advocate for policies that will protect our industry’s pilots. The recommendations created by the ARC will likely have a significant impact on future UAS regulations, including an expected micro UAS rule. Before UAVs operate in areas commonly trafficked by manned aircraft, such as above farms, one proposed requirement that NAAA has been calling for is that UAVs be equipped with ADS-B Out surveillance technology or an equivalent aircraft identification technology that would broadcast their position via satellite navigation. The committee’s recommendations, including recommended operational requirements for micro UAS, will be submitted to the FAA by April 1. 2. Working to ensure towers are properly marked and visible to lowflying manned aircraft. Ensuring the marking of towers under 200 feet is another safety matter of the highest order for NAAA. There has been a tremendous growth in the erection of Meteorological Evaluation Towers (METs) over the past decade due to the growth of wind energy. In many cases they are purposely designed to be slightly less than 200 feet tall to escape FAA marking requirements. Sadly, in the 10 years from 2003 to 2013, 12 accidents, five of which were fatal, were the result of collisions with towers. The FAA reauthorization legislation of 2016 presents the latest opportunity to
achieve stronger tower safety measures. NAAA is fighting vigorously for the inclusion of a provision in the FAA reauthorization statute requiring the marking of all towers over 50 feet, not just METs. In an effort spearheaded by Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), House GA Caucus co-chair, at NAAA’s request, legislative language has been developed requiring aviation orange and white marking of towers over 50 feet in rural areas, along with marker balls on outer guywires and marker sleeves. In March, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released its FAA reauthorization proposal requiring the FAA to develop rules to mark and register certain towers under 200 feet. To NAAA’s delight, the FAA reauthorization act would require marking for any tower between 50 and 200 feet tall erected on an above-ground base 10 feet or less in diameter. The transportation committee’s provision also directs the FAA to develop a publicly available database containing the location and height of each tower. Meanwhile, the long awaited printing of the updated FAA Advisory Circular (AC) titled “Obstruction Marking and Lighting” finally occurred on Dec. 4, 2015. The updated AC includes FAA guidance on marking METs below 200 feet in a manner that will likely make them much more visible to ag pilots. While not technically mandatory, NAAA has identified legal cases whereby defendants that did not properly follow an FAA AC have been found liable for damages in accidents that could be tied to the defendant’s failure to heed such guidance.
Finally, NAAA has petitioned the FAA to expand the advisory circular to include all free-standing and guy-wired towers. The FAA announced at NAAA’s 2015 convention that it would be proposing a rule on tower-marking soon and that NAAA should be pleased with its contents. The association anxiously awaits this proposal. 3. Working to eliminate the requirement to obtain NPDES pesticide general permits when applying pesticides over or near water. The battle to exempt aerial applicators from NPDES pesticide general permit (PGP) requirements to apply pesticides over or near water has been a longrunning one. To date, all legal and legislative efforts to overturn the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals National Cotton Council v. EPA decision, or exempt aquatic pesticide applications from CWA requirements, have been unsuccessful. That includes efforts to pass stand-alone legislation overturning the National Cotton Council decision and efforts to attach an amendment to the farm bill. In Washington, however, such battles are wages over years, not months. In February, Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), Tom Carper (D-DE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE), co-sponsored an amendment to the Sportmen’s Act of 2016 (S.659) that, like stand-alone bills in the House and Senate, would amend the Clean Water Act (CWA) and FIFRA to prohibit NPDES pesticide permitting for applications that comply with FIFRA. The original NPDES PGP requirements went into effect in 2011. Now the EPA and state water agencies have begun the process of revising their five-year NPDES PGP rules for pesticide applications made into, over, or near jurisdictional water bodies. On March 11, NAAA submitted its comments on the EPA’s proposed revisions. NAAA’s comments highlight that in the EPA’s proposed and revised PGP, there is no clear definition of “waters of the U.S. (WOTUS)” that the PGP would apply to due to uncertainty over the EPA’s decision to markedly expand the definition of a WOTUS. That definition is currently being contested in several legal challenges filed in federal courts. The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of
Appeals stayed implementation of the new definition pending the outcome of the litigation. Without the WOTUS definition included in the existing 2011 version of the PGP, it is unclear where a PGP would be required. NAAA also voiced concern that “EPA is signaling a much broader intent to apply PGP enforcement beyond actual point source discharges of pesticides.” NAAA’s full PGP comments are available at AgAviation.org/Files/eNewsletters /2016/Mar/naaa_comments_2016.pdf. NAAA will continue to work with a coalition of pesticide stakeholders to pursue an NPDES PGP exemption. Until such time, members are encouraged to visit AgAviation.org/npdesdetails. There they will find useful documents such as a checklist of compliance activities, a definition of “waters of the U.S.” chart and a “model contract” for reference when preparing contract negotiation with clients to help them comply with the NPDES PGP’s burden requirements. 4. Working to ensure crop protection products are labeled for aerial use without unnecessary and burdensome use restrictions. NAAA actively fights to ensure that aerial applicators have a healthy inventory of crop protection products available to do the best possible job for your clients. For over 20 years NAAA has developed several pesticide use surveys. These surveys provide actual use data from aerial applicators showing the average number of acres treated, drift mitigation measures implemented and occupational exposure mitigation measures practiced in the field. The results are sent to EPA officials, crop protection product manufacturers and national ag organizations. On a number of occasions this data has countered EPA overestimates of pesticide risks associated with aerial application. NAAA’s efforts have preserved the aerial use of pesticides and prevented aerial use restrictions for many of the products you count on. NAAA has also established an ad hoc committee to better educate crop protection product manufacturers and the EPA on models that incorporate aerial drift reduction technologies that
are commonly used today to ensure targeted application of pesticides. Use of these models can mitigate if not eliminate aerial pesticide restrictions and buffer zones. 5. Working to ensure federal research dollars are available for researching and testing aerial application technologies. Also instrumental in helping ensure targeted application of crop protection products has been the development of new aerial application technologies. The USDA-ARS Aerial Application Technology Research Unit (AATRU) is recognized nationwide for conducting innovative and environmentally sound research pertaining to making aerial applications more efficient, effective and precise. Since 2002, NAAA has been successful in lobbying the government for an additional $7.7 million in federal funding for aerial application research. AATRU research has paid big dividends over the years, thereby making the aerial application of crop protection products safer by mitigating drift and using less product and fuel to treat more acreage, more efficaciously. The development of these technologies and common usage of them in the field are what it will take to keep the EPA and other regulatory agencies at bay from promulgating and enforcing overly restrictive application design standards, such as buffer zones. These are just five of many, many government relations services NAAA provides the industry in Washington, D.C. NAAA urges aerial applicators to be politically active, to get to know their government officials, to contribute to political causes and political action committees they believe in—such as the AgAv PAC—and to respond to NAAA’s grassroots requests when specific issues arise. The simplest way to support NAAA’s efforts on your business’s behalf is by becoming a member. Without a doubt, it is one of the best investments you can make for yourself and your business. To join NAAA, call 202-546-5722 or visit AgAviation.org.
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Spooling up! Springtime comes early in California. The good Lord has blessed us with rain and the fields are soaking up much needed moisture. Weeds are growing fast and the work orders pile up quick. I’m never short of being amazed at how the agricultural industry gears up. It’s a quickening pace, going from preparation to a full on sprint. Farming ain’t for sissies and ag flying is definitely only for those with the heart and dedication to be able to go from snoozing along through winter to full speed ahead in a very short time.
long stretch and yawn accompanied by the sounds of trucks, tractors and airplanes. Everyone and everything has been easing toward this season, eager to start, eager to get weeds killed, seed in, and ready to begin bringing forth the promises of earth, sky, wind, and rain. It truly is a remarkable phenomenon. I always tell folks who question our profession, “It’s a job you have to love in order to be able to do.” I’ve known a few pilots over the years that managed to get a seat, whose focus was primarily on the paycheck. They didn’t last because they had more self interest than heart. It was a shame to see the opportunity wasted. The trouble is, they squander the chance to fill a seat in which others, who have a real desire to be ag
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oil dripping from the lower exhaust stack and harmonious sound of power brought back many memories of the days when I operated a Viper 1820 Thrush; the only ag plane that can takeoff loaded in a shorter distance than it can land empty (almost). The road trip for this evaluation flight was to be one of those Glasair trips. After a direct flight from Georgia to Marc Mullis in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the cross country led me throughout eastern Arkansas, into Missouri and back south with a stop at Memphis International then Louisiana. That trip in itself would make an interesting article; except a nicked prop, fog and lost power at 7,500 feet aren’t related to this ag flying story!
Why is it you can’t fly in the Southeast on an early summer morning without encountering ground fog, something about that humidity (dew points). I left Drew Keahey’s in Columbia, Louisiana after the fog lifted, only to run into it in the low country between Jonesville and Clayton, Louisiana. Flying between the trees bordering the Tensas River, the Glasair slowed to 120 knots, I found Robbie and Sid’s place just where they had described it. No doubt about it, there sat two Emairs and a R-985 Callair. Robbie Robinson began flying in 1947 and started ag in 1957 flying Bell 47 helicopters in South America. In 1960 he moved to the States and worked out of Bradley, Arkansas until 1975. From 1975 until 1980, Robbie worked for Campbell Air and Rocky Mount Air Service flying Bell 47s, SA315 Lamas, Bell Jet Rangers, Hughes 500Ds, Allovette-3s, Thrush Commanders and Callairs. In 1983 he set up an operation west of Clayton where he is today between the Tensas and Ouachita Rivers.
The ‘Granddaddy Stearman’s only problem is there aren’t enough acres in front of it. Robbie operates two Emair M-1ABs and a 450 hp Callair. Robbie does most of the flying with some part time help during the busy season. The flying is a mixture of cotton, soybeans, and milo work, with some rice. Robbie became a Emair dealer in 1972 buying an Emair M-1A, the 600 hp version. In 1989 he bought three damaged Emair M-1ABs located in Texas. From these three aircraft he built up the two Emairs he operates today. The Emairs are covered with Air Tech
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Surprisingly, the visibility was good, even with a top wing that didn’t create a problem with my line of sight. Ron Deck of Sky Tractor in North Dakota would like this airplane! Landing was a chinch. It’s a bit easier to see in the wheel landing attitude and the aircraft has good directional control. None of those nasty Stearman habits. I didn’t attempt to load the Emair. This evaluation flight wasn’t about how much the aircraft could carry as it was me having the opportunity to fly an “endangered species” ag plane. I really don’t believe the Emair will come back into its own in the ag aviation industry, at least not at a production level. But, being the selfish me, I wanted to be able to write in my log book that I’d flown this aircraft. That logbook has really become a collection of ag aircraft recorded flights. And, this one more entry will be a credit to it. Without a doubt, I owe a very special thank you to Robbie and Sid Robinson for allowing me to fulfill that wish.
(CW) The Emair instrument panel is very basic. The cockpit has plenty of room. The gear is slightly wider than the original Stearman with riser blocks in the struts that give the prop more clearance. Note the flying wires for added strength. The vertical fin is Stearman all the way, while the rudder is modified for the Emair. The canopy windows slide up and down on both sides and the top section slides around to the right side. It is real easy to get in and out, the pilot can stand in the cockpit during loading operations. The fuselage is four sections bolted together; aft, cockpit, hopper, and forward.
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The early days down South Editors Note: Each month, Ag Air Update will feature an excerpt from Low & Slow, An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation written by Mabry Anderson. To order your copy of this book, which covers the history of agricultural aviation from its inception until the mid-1990s, visit AgAir Update’s Marketplace, www.agairupdatemarketplace.com.
The Equipment And People Endless testing prevailed in the production and introduction of agricultural chemicals, even in the late 1940s and early 1950s. By 1950, many excellent products were available, including many new hydrocarbons plus organophosphates such as parathion, methyl-parathion, and TEPP. Very much needed, and not yet available, was a suitable liquid defoliant for cotton growers. Calcium cyanamid special grade, the old "Black Annie," was still the only thing available. But commercial firms, particularly Chipman Chemical Company, began experimenting with soluble sodium chlorate as a cotton defoliant.
A look inside the shops at American Dusting Company in the 1950s. Photo shows complete rebuilding of a Stearman.
Most of the test work with this product was done in the Mississippi Delta in 1950 and 1951 under the supervision of Chipman's field representative Orel Ottwell. Ottwell worked out application arrangements with MV AS and massive field tests began during defoliating season, using a wide range of dosages.
Sodium chlorate was supplied in a crystallike powder that could be dissolved in water with a lot of manpower and stirring. After exhaustive tests over two full seasons, it was found that two to three pounds of the technical material applied at the rate of five gallons per acre would do a good job and liquid defoliating became a reality.
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Liquid Defoliants Finally, at the insistence of agricultural flying people all over the cotton belt, Chipman began packaging the material in true liquid form, utilizing great looking black and orange striped drums. This new item was called "Shed-ALeaf L." Spurred by this success, other commercial firms went to work with the development of defoliants. Within a short time, the highly concentrated phosphate materials made the scene, among them DEF and Folex.
certain conditions and in the presence of phosphates. As a precautionary measure, manufacturers soon began adding a fire suppressant. Cautious operators also reduced fire potential by leaving the aircraft tank filled with water when not in use and making certain that ramps and exposed aircraft surfaces were thoroughly washed down.
Other experiments with defoliants were not so successful. Magnesium chlorate would defoliate cotton, but would also bum up aircraft and airports, especially when it came in contact with dried residues from organophosphates. Mysterious fires began springing up around loading ramps, until magnesium chlorate was quickly and fortunately removed from the market.
Mississippi Valley Aircraft Service had a long and colorful history. Unfortunately, one of its founders, Berkley Ellis, was killed in a crash in 1949. White and I continued our partnership until 1960, when I purchased 100 percent interest in the firm. White went back into flight school work, his first love. I finally sold the firm in 1970, semi-retiring from active operation. Many mechanics and ag pilots with MV AS established themselves as ag aviation leaders and set up firms of their own throughout the agricultural flying world.
In passing, it might be added that sodium chlorate, the commonly used product, will also fire up spontaneously under
In addition to pilots and mechanics, MV AS helped further the industry by producing some of the first satisfactory
dispensing equipment available to the general aviation public. Among some of the better known firms that availed themselves of this service and equipment from the beginning were MidContinental Aircraft, operated by Dick Reade at Hayti, Missouri; Ueding Flying Service, operated by Bob Ueding at Vincennes, Indiana; Pecatonica Airport at Pecatonica, Illinois; any number of federal and stateoperated mosquito control districts in the South and Southwest; and the legendary J.B. "Doc" Alder, a physician turned ag operator from Carolina, who set up one of the largest ag flying operations in Central America. At one time, Alder operated a fleet of more than 20 Instant Change 450 P&W Stearmans in Nicaragua and was perhaps the first operator in the world to engage in oil spraying of banana plantations in that region. Later, we will review in more detail this and other Central American operations that blossomed in the early and mid 1950s. Another firm that contributed significantly to agricultural aviation
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expansion immediately after the War was American Dusting Company, originally located in Anadarko, Oklahoma. This firm was organized in 1945 by Clint Frye. In 1949, Frye joined with Chickasha Flying Service at Chickasha Oklahoma, making R.W. Erwin and L.H. King partners. By 1949, the firm had grown tremendously and had graduated from the low-powered, 40-gallon tank Cubs with which it had started. Clint Frye had, from the beginning, manufactured his own dispensing equipment and, in 1949, purchased 50 like-new Stearmans and began converting them into ag aircraft in his own shops. Pratt & Whitney engine conversions were made and, within a short time, American Dusting Company became one of the largest and most influential firms in the industry. Massive agricultural flying operations were conducted in Oklahoma and Texas, some of it original work such as the application of the selective material rotenone in lakes and streams under
CLOCKWISE FROM ONE O’CLOCK • American Dusting Company was an innovator in leasing aircraft, equipment, and pilots to other firms. This service enabled many operators to become involved in ag aviation. • The widespread operations of American Dusting Company required close cooperation between management and pilots. Here pilot Lou McWilliams (helmet) gets preflight instructions. • View of completely rebuilt Stearman from American Dusting Company, late 1950s. • Dick Reade of Mid-Continent Aircraft spraying for mosquito control, mid· 1950s.
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CLOCKWISE FROM ONE O’CLOCK • Flying the first Ag-1 showed the design needed more dihedral and cut-off, so extended tips were added to the thick wings. The single spray nozzles, instead of a boom, were experiments with drag. Photo courtesy of Fred E. Weick. • The final version of the Ag-1 had enclosed cockpit in response to pilot complaints about the cold. Photo from Fred E. Weick. • Extremely rare float-equipped Stearman owned by General Airspray, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Pilot Doug Morgan, 1966.
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was operated on a percentage rental basis and a great many operators were able to enter into business in this way. At one time or another, offices for this firm were in operation across Oklahoma and Texas, in places like Quanah, Munday, Hereford, Loveland, Rotan, Hollis, Floyado, Hobart, Snyder, Erick, and Vernon. Other American Dusting Company satellites were at Holyoke, Colorado; Imperial, Nebraska; and Artesia and Morarity, New Mexico. American Dusting Company became one of the largest and most prestigious operations ever organized. It is still going strong, though on a somewhat more limited basis under the direction of Ray Frye, son of founder Clint Frye. Ray Frye is a long-time supporter of the National Agricultural Aviation Association and is extremely active and wellknown in the industry. He bases in Hereford, Texas.
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know Weick, particularly those whose memories encompass the early days when the famous Ercoupe came into being. Weick, a talented aeronautical engineer, fathered this little masterpiece. It was the first and only "one-control" airplane ever marketed. No rudder pedals existed. The only thing on the floor was a brake pedal. It was driven on the ground and in the air with its ingenious cross-control wheel. The plane was virtually foolproof and simply wouldn't spin. Ed Young and I took one up once and tried for an hour to get it into a spin, but the best it would do was some spirals which only faintly resembled real spins. The original Ercoupes are collectors' items, worth many times their original cost. Wick's interest turned quickly to the expanding field of agricultural flying. Shortly after World War II, he became involved in activities which eventually led to the development of the first airplane specifically built for ag flying. Reminiscing recently, Weick recalled some of the events that led up to this project.
"One old friend there was George Haddaway, who was then publishing Flight magazine, the leading aviation periodical of the time. The purpose of this conference was to create interest and develop a program where we could actually design and build a plane strictly for ag work." At this and a subsequent meeting in April 1949 in Kansas City, the project was developed and refined and it was agreed that the plane would be built under Weick's direction at Texas A & M University at College Station, Texas. Weick was director of personal aircraft research at this school and represented the University at these meetings. After much dickering and scheming, CAA more or less agreed to foot the bill, with a tentative budget set at around $50,000. George Haddaway recently told of a sidelight that had some bearing on the financing. Continuing next month with chapter 2 The Equipment And People—Ag Pilot Psychiatric Study
"I remember that a conference was held in Chicago in November 1948," mused Fred. "This conference was headed up by the National Flying Farmers Association and was attended by CAA people, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, several state colleges with Agricultural Engineering Departments, operators and pilots, and lots of folks from the aviation media.
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watching you land laugh. If you have trouble landing in a crosswind, I suggest that you find a long stretch of road (preferably one which is rarely used and is perpendicular to the wind), slow the airplane down to approach speed, descend to 500’ AGL. Then, with your butt directly over the road, fly the airplane in a crab then cross-control, crab then cross-control, etc., keeping your butt exactly over the center of the road. This is a wonderful practice maneuver for landing a tail wheel airplane in a crosswind. With a little practice, you will be able to avoid executing the perfect ground loop. Be safe, have fun and make money!
An airline pilot who finds him/herself in a crosswind on final will fly their airplane in a crab, then immediately prior to touchdown, will apply sufficient rudder pressure such that they do not touchdown in a skid. In my opinion, this is not the best way to land an ag-plane. The ag-pilot should establish a slip at least by short final. Keep in mind when you do this, the airplane is not flying at its most efficient flight attitude and may require additional power. Furthermore, the airspeed indicator, assuming your airspeed indicator works and you actually do look at it, will be inaccurate. But then, you probably never look at the airspeed indicator anyway, right? (I just had to throw that in). When landing any tail wheel airplane, the longitudinal axis must be aligned with the centerline of the runway. Oftentimes, this is critical to being able to use your airplane again and at the very least, avoiding the embarrassment of those people
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Sudden Incapacitation This threat is somewhat self-evident. It’s also the one that makes headlines and drives a lot of decision making regarding which
conditions are disqualifying. It’s easy to see why; sudden incapacitation represents a clear threat to pilots, passengers, and even people on the ground. The risks are both real and well-documented. One third of all myocardial infarctions (MI), aka heart attacks, present as sudden cardiac death which means that the patient dies within one hour of the onset of symptoms. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the odds of an MI increase dramatically with age. When compared with a male at age 30, a male at age 40 is six times more likely to have an MI. At 60 it jumps to 100 times more. That’s one reason why our medical certification folks and Aviation Medical Examiners are so careful with cardiac issues.
memory, and multitasking can all be dramatically impaired, and those are exactly the kind of functions that a pilot really depends on to stay safe and make good decisions. Because subtle incapacitation can happen so gradually, it is especially hard to self-diagnose. By working with your AME and/or personal physician, you can more easily identify and treat conditions that can lead to it. Your family and fellow aviators are also great resources. Have family members who used to regularly fly with you begged off? Have your hangar buddies asked about your flight review a lot in the last year or two? It’s possible they’ve noticed something you’ve missed
Subtle Incapacitation As obvious a danger as sudden incapacitation is, subtle incapacitation can be far more insidious. Subtle incapacitation can occur through a degradation of either physical or mental ability. Mental degradation is probably the biggest challenge for pilots because it tends to come on slowly and we are usually not even aware it’s happening. Recent medical literature tells us that anywhere between five and eight percent of people at age 65 have a diagnosable form of dementia. That percentage doubles for every additional five years of age. Since pilots are a microcosm of the general population, there is every reason to believe that these numbers are just as representative within our pilot population. Subtle incapacitation can affect the executive functions of the brain. Things like attention, problem solving,
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Paraquat is one of the most widely-used herbicides in the U.S. for the control of weeds in many agricultural and nonagricultural settings and is also used as a defoliant on crops such as cotton prior to harvest. The proposal will be available for a 60 day public comment period. EPA will consider all public comments before finalizing these proposed actions later this year.
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In addition, to providing full aircraft support for Thrush, Sky Tractor also represents all major lines of ag-related GPS system providers, and a wide variety of key suppliers to the industry. Just as important, Sky Tractor’s owners use the equipment they sell, every day, in their own on-location spray business.
Owned and operated by Peg Klemetson and Mike Deck, Sky Tractor will have the training, equipment and personnel to assist Thrush customers on-site with both regular and heavy maintenance, as well as parts support and warranty claims. This is terrific news for the growing number of Thrush operators in the region – which has seen significant upticks in aerial spray activity over the past several years.
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2000 AT-602-0568, N9125P, PT6A-60AG 6,490.0 hours SNEW/300 hours SOH CT Blades, Airframe 6,490.0 hours/Zero S SPAR CAPS/Zero S AFT Fuselage Section-All Factory Repair, Propeller 300.0 hours SNEW, SATLOC M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/strobes Annual/Yellow/Blue Paint, $550,000 Call George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 or 409-794-2352 . Fax: 409-794-2958
1992 AT-401, Asking $198,000, 6540 TTAF, 440 SMOH by Younkin, 22D40 Hydromatic w/AG-200 blades. Tanis Oil Heater, Pacific Oil Cooler, Oversized Air Hawk tires 29x11-10 stc’d, AirStar 99 GPS, Crop Hawk, 5 blade Weathaero pump, Smoker, CP03 Nozzles, New Diaphragms, New Champion Plugs, Air Conditioning, SS Tank float W/cockpit indicator, Dry Spreader, 2 new spare cylinders, spare complete exhaust, new spare Alt, 50 gal of oil, just completed eddy current and Prop AD, All prop tools and eddy current special tools included. More spare parts included, NO Corrosion, Extra Clean Aircraft! Ready to Go! Aircraft is currently working. Located In Caldwell, KS Contact Darrel at 402-269-7076 or if no answer Scott at 402-746-4078 or 402-746-3550
1998 AT-502A- 0 496 *HUGE PRICE REDUCED* N1224W, PT6A-45R 4,140.0 hrs SMOH, Airframe 9,877.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 963.0 hrs SMOH, TSHS 625.0 hrs, Satloc M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/Strobes, Annual/Hot Section Date of Sale, White/Red Fire Paint, $398,500 Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 / 409-794-2352 Fax: 409-794-2958
1997 AT-602 -60 *PRICE REDUCED* N5096N, Night work lights, smoker, bottom load fuel, wingman, AC and heat, SATLOC Bantam GPS, HSI performed with sale, ENGINE: PT6-60 Total engine and airframe time: 7500 hrs, CT blades, vane ring, and segments: 1100 hours, New fuel controller, PROP: 150 hours since overhaul and new blades, WINGS: spar cap replacement completed at 6800 hours, $515,000 Contact Office: (870) 655-8330 Cell: (870) 623-2312 Email: emptypocketsflying@yahoo.com
2010 AT-502B -34 *PRICE REDUCED* Includes G4 Satloc, Lane Electric Brake, Pump and Booms/CP Nozzles, Smoker, Stainless Steel Fabricators Spreader, Air-condition. For price and additional information contact Dwayne at Riceland Av i a t i o n 3 3 7- 8 24 -1 5 6 7 o r e m a i l ricelandav@aol.com 2015 AT-502B, qualifies for $35,000 rebate. For more information call 870295-6213.
1978 AT-301 *PRICE REDUCED* 4700 hours remaining on wing spars, 1180 on engine, complete strip & paint, fresh annual, new leading edge skins, new nose ribs, new side panels, new zoos fasteners, new Lane brake, new pump, new fuel lines, new carburetor heat cable, new prop cable, too much to list! $125,000 or trade for ? Call Curt at 320-583-8812 for more info.
2006 AT-502B -34AG, *PRICE REDUCED* 4558 TTA&E, SATLOC M3 w/ intelliflow, smoker, hopper rinse, load hog, heat & A/C, Lane electric fan brake, spreader, Shadin fuel flow, no damage history, e x t r e m e l y c l e a n a i r p l a n e , a l w ay s hangared! $499K Call 318-339-4747 ask for Ross or Pat
1992 AT-502, N406SM S#502- 0179, Airframe: TTAF- 12,536, Time Left on Wing - 3,842, Time on Gear - 2,489, Annual - Done DEC 2015, Engine PT6-34 S# PCE-56303 , TSOH-2,489 Starter/ Generator- 858, Fuel Control- 2337 High Pressure-2337, Time Since Hot Section-152 Over Haul done by Timken 17 Dec 2012, Equipment: Bantam GPS, 2 Inch Load System, Lane Break System, Factory Air Condition System, Plane has been working and not cleaned up in this pics. The Factory Air is out of a 602 this is in 406SM, $325,000 Call Cody at 318-7661974 or Carl at 318-614-5532
2012 AT-502B -34AG, 1703 TTAE, 648 SHOT, Fresh Annual, VG’s, Satloc G4 with intelliflow, Radio Package, Electric artificial horizon, 3” Bottom Load, Single point fuel, Smoker, Lane brake, Transland Wingman, LED strobes, LED wigwag safety landing lights, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, Stainless steel spray system, Right hand boom shut off, AFS check valves, CP-11 TT’s, CP swivels, Stainless camlocs, Night working lights, 25” Gate, Transland swath master, New landing gear, Stainless Steel tail wheel deflector, Laser altimeter. $775,000 For more information please call Scott Rainey at 731-538-2926 or 731-446-5938 Email: rainair@ken-tennwireless.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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. Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com 1994 AT-502. S/N 502B-0249. Completely rebuilt by Cascade Conversions. Walter M601 E11 (750 hot & high) engine, sn 843 243, 977 SMOH by GE factory, Satloc M3 GPS, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, 39 CP-111T nozzles, single point fuel, Agrinautics spray pump, 5 blade pump drive, King KY 196 Com Transceiver, South Dakota tax paid, call for complete details. Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497.
1979 AT-301 N8764S, TTAF 9663 Hrs. P&W R-1340-AN1 Engine TSMOH 235 Hrs. Covington, 2000 Hrs. remaining on wings, 12D40 Prop 385 Hrs. SOH, 126 gal. fuel, Short tail w/good fabric, Good Clean Northern Airplane w/no Corrosion, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, New aluminum booms, CP-03’s, Smoker, Fresh Annual on purchase. Call 308-991-3432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net 2000 AT-502A -45R, 7,950 TT, New Spars, New Hopper, New Landing Gear, No Fert. $390,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
2010 802A -65 1530 TT, Hydraulic gate, SATLOC, wingman, bottom load fuel, Comm radio, CP nozzles. Call John at 870886-1999 or 870-826-9313.
2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling, Ram Air filter system, Hartzell prop NC-B3TN-3D/T 10282N S+4 106”. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212 Several 2006-2012 AT-802A -67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, info@ airtractoreurope.com. 2008 AT-502B, 2970 hours TTA&E, Hot Section, Fresh Annual, $630,000 For more information email Mike at cobbeo@ rocketmail.com
1988 AT-502, W-34AG, Fresh Annual & Hot Section, 13,000 AFTT, Engine 14,278, TT 3633 SIRAN, 0.0 SHSI, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-D 630 hrs SOH, Spar Caps 5300 hrs remaining. Good Hopper & Glass, Wingman, Landing Lights, Alum Booms, CP’s 38” Gate, Lane Adj Fan w/ Electric Brake, Satloc G4 w/Flow Control, VG’s, Hopper Rinse, Paint is 2 years old. $325,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 2000 AT-502B *PRICE REDUCED* 8632 TT AF&E. Spars done at 7988 hours. 622 hours since GBI and prop O/H. Factory heat & air. Lowered booms. Hemisphere G4 w/flow control. Smoker. Hopper rinse. CP-11’s, Weath-Aero. Wingman. Breckenridge 12 vane spreader. Sold with fresh annual and HSI. $450,000 662-822-3204.
2005 AT-802A N8524L Ser# 202, 575 Since extensive hot, 0 bore scope, 1632 SGB insp, FCU, High pressure Pump, 1632 SNEW /0 SIRAN HC-B5MA-3D, New TG with new style t/w assembly, MVP50T, G4/ Intelliflow, Factory RAM Air, Pulse LED nose lights, fast start, Reabe, hopper gauge, comm, audio panel, smoker, hyd gate w/ Del Norte control, wingman, a/c, heat,cp11/ AFS check valves, lane fan/ brake, Garmin 496, Paint is a 7, Just completed annual. Call Karl at 601-6686200
1991 AT-402-34AG Bantam with flow control, New Gear, Wing AD done in 2011, Fresh annual and HOT, smoker, Lane brake, $315,000 For more info call David Strohl at 870-255-1300 2011 AT-502B, N2016F, -34, approx. 3000 hrs TT, Smoker, 3” Bottom Load, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP11 Nozzles, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, & Wingman....$590,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213
2012 AT-504, 750 TT, Crop Hawk, Single Point Fuel, VHF Radio, Transponder, AgNav GPS, Damm System, 3 inch Loading System, October Annual, $815,000 For more information call Bill Dare at 928346-1447 1987 AT-400A, PT6A-20, Low hours, Intel flow, Bantam SATLOC, A/C, Windshield washer, smoker. Call Ken Russell at 806946-8048 or 806-965-2624
1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Engine w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydromatic prop 0SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501 hrs ago, Main gear has 292 hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, Stainless steel booms, New paint in 2013, Annual due 5/16 $160,000 Call 601-201-9497
2012 AT-504, N2151E, TT 652, Crop Hawk, Single Point Fuel, VHF Radio, Transponder, AG Nav GPS, Damm Engine Monitoring System, 3” Loading. Call Chip or Joy at 800 736 7654 for more information on this aircraft.
1989 AT-502, N10125, PT6-34 SN:5020047, 12746 TTAF,13700 TTE,190 SHOT Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, Wingman, Smoker, 38” gate, A/C, CP11’s. Asking $325,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389 2007 AT-802A, PT6A-67AG, SATLOC Bantam, radio pkg., smoker, factory heat & air,2390.1 Hrs SLOH fresh hot & annual. $850,000. Rick Stone 800-441-2964
1990 AT-502, SN 502-0080, TTAF-11221, PT6A-15AG Engine TT-12607, Fresh HSI, annual & paint job . Wing spars due in 6780 hrs. Satloc Bantam w/ G4 screen, Load Hawg, A/C, CP Flat Fan, Smoker. $360,000. Call Randy Turman 662-654-0389
AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-by-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer. 2016 AT-401B, Motór Radial Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1,(“0” Horas desde Reparación Mayor), Hélice AG200 2, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigablilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Junio de 2016. $461,000. Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
1982 AT-400, N501JK, 9597 TT, SATLOC M3 GPS, Smoker, hopper auger system, MICRO VG’S. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 1979 AT-301, 7619 TTAF, 240 SMOH by Covington, Hydromatic prop 240 SPOH by Memphis, Collins A/C, M3 w/ Flow control, Smoker/flagger, Garmin SL40, VG’s, New cool seat, AMSAFE airbag seat belts, CP nozzles, Reabe hopper gauge, 126 fue,. SS booms, All metal tail, 2011 paint, LG replaced at 6695 TTAF, Wings done at 6584, Single point fuel, Clean northern airplane. Call Kyle 970-867-8414 or 970-768-0553.
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
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2016 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) Avión nuevo, Aire Acondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable(Lane), 170 Galones de conbus tible , GPS Satloc Bantam con Intelliflow, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Disponible en, Marzo...$891,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545 1995 AT-502B 10,336 TTAF, Wing Spar Replaced 1-3-2012 7886 hours, Engine PT6-15AG S/N 14265, 10,336 TT, Prop o/h 7-13-2013, M-3 w/ Flow Control, Load Hawg, CP, Smoker, Heat & AC, Led light Spreader, Electric fan Brake, Hydraulic flaps, $350K Call Gary at 662-299-8095
1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Sat-Loc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today 478-9872250 or www.agairupdatemarketplace.com
1977 AT-301, 7161TT, 1195 SMOH Covington (cylinder 74/80 or better), Spark Caps done 6895, SATLOCK 99.5, SP Fuel, R Boom Shutoff, SS Boom, CP-11 Nozzles. For more information call Craig at 620-873-5191
2015 AT-502B-3024 N3076W -34AG. F.T.O. cockpit heater, Lane electric fan and brake, 3” bottom load, S/S camlocs, Satloc Bantam, G4 Screen, Intellifow . Extended P&W warranty. Call for pricing. Rick Stone 800-441- 2964. Qualifies for P&W $35,000 cash rebate!
2003 AT-802A, N319BM, 3508 hrs TT, 1 hr since prop overhaul, 1 hr since HSI, 1 hr since Annual, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, red and white paint, M3 SATLOC w/Flowcontrol, dual bottom load, Shadin fuel flow......$730,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213 2015 AT-402B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE/281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
1988 AT- 4 01, 6011 TT, 256 SMOH Covington, Hopper Rinse, SATLOC 99.5, SP Fuel, R Boom Shut Off, SS Boom, CP-11 Nozzles. For more information call Craig at 620-873-5191
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.
1998 AT-602. S/N 602-0522, 9449.4 TTE&P. PT-60AG 252 SHSI, 2.5 since nozzles and borescope, new filters & batteries. 3850 hrs remaining on spar. M3 Satloc, flowcontrol, Shadin, CP109s with set of CP11Ts, 2 rinse tanks, A/C, new pump, new Lane brake, new center boom, new flap motor and gears, new main and tail gear, new tires/brakes, 88” SS spreader, Load Hawg, night lights and a manual tail wheel lock. $350,000. All reasonable offers. 918-225-8561. 1994 AT-802A, 9900 TTSN, PT6A-65 AG, M3/flow, com, std gate, CP’s. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net
AT-301A, 5480 TTSN, 150 SMOH on geared Covington, smoke, winglets, com, GPS. For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net
2005 AT-502B, PTA-34AG, Total time since new A&E 2,721.6 Hrs., TT since light overhaul by Covington 332.1 Hrs, Airplane is in excellent condition. $525,000. Rick Stone 800-441-2964
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AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer.
1994 AT-502B, N6039S, approx. 10,955 TTAF&E, -34AG TT 18,700, Smoker, Air, VG’s, Stainless Steel Booms, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP Nozzels, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, 0 SHSI, & Fresh Annual....$400,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213
1999 AT-802A, 6550 TTSN, PT6A-67AG, 10“ gate, G - 4/flow, com, wingman, Hatfield S.P. fuel, Red/White. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net. 2016 AT-502XP, 867HP PRATT PT6A-140, RESERVE YOUR POSITION $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
2008 AT-802A-0305, N4221S with PT6A67AG, 3131.2 TTAFE, Cockpit air and heat, Smoker, Flagman, Hopper Rinse System, Night Working Lights and Turn Coordinator. $975,000 Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.
1988 AT-502, N502BM, 13,324.7 TTAF, PT6A-34AG 13,284.7 TTE, .4 SHOT by Covington, Hartzell prop; 3320.7 SOH; 312.9 SIRAN by Memphis Propeller, 9800 hour spar caps by Air Tractor w/ 9487.1 hours until replacement at 22,811.8 TTA, Weathaero fan, 38” gate, flow control, Satloc, Alum. booms w/ CP nozzles, Load Hawg, fast start, VGs, Kawak hyd. spray valve contol, S/S camlocks. $365,000. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1 9 9 7 AT- 6 0 2 , N 6 0 2 A M , a p p r o x . 8,0 0 0 hrs T T, - 60, smoker, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, dual single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, MVP 50 Panel, bottom load, spreader, fresh HSI & annual.....$525,000 For more information call 870-295-6213
1976 AT-301 S/N 0030, TT4736, P&W 1340 0 SOH, 12P40-211 Prop O SOH, 126 gals fuel, Flagger, Smoker, SATLOC Lite Star II. This Aircraft has had a fresh Annual Inspection and is ready to work. $75,000 or OBO. For more information call Robert Eisele at 307-672-3421 or 307752-4421. Bighorn Airways, Inc. www. bighornairways.com
1988 AT-502, 7816 TT A/F, New 9800 hr. Spar Caps, Fresh HOT, New Hopper, Wingman, Cascade, M3 SATLOC, Flow Control, 7-1-2016 annual, Hot Section and Annual by Prime Turbines. $330,000 Call Darryl at 479-935-4891
2010 AT-802, N422BR, 2375 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/G4 controller, G4 w/ flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..... $1,000,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 1994 AT-502. 10,248 TTAF, 16,916 TT on -27. Fresh HSI, 275 since prop IRAN, wings done 8004 hrs, M3 w/ Intelliflow, LoadHawg, Lane elec. brake, heat/ac, LED strobes, CP11 Flat Fans, Transland 10-vane spreader. $315,000. Paul Artman, 662-347-1063 2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) 2,200 horas desde nuevo, 400 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, Satloc G4 con Intelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificiál. Freno Eléctrico y Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca dañado, con inspección anual, reciente..$690,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
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2016 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 1993 AT-802A, 5250 TTSN, PT6A-65AG, Bantam/flow, S.P. fuel, SL 40 com, Red/ White, For more information call 309-7594646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net. 2007 AT-602 -60AG, TTAF&E 3300, M3, Wingman, Lane Fan and Brake, Fresh Annual and HOT, $625K. Call Brandon at 318-303-3147. O r d e r yo u r AT- 8 02F Pe n a n d I n k Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com 2011 AT-802A/65AG, 2,000 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, LOADHAWG,308 FUEL, $980,000.00, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
Several 2010-2013 AT-802 -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag. Detailed maintenance. contact: +34667102184, info@airtractoreurope.com. 2015 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
1993 AT-402. N9165C. 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 0 SHOT by LD Blake, Hartzell prop (see spec sheet), Annual due 8/1/16, 9800 hr spar caps by AT installed at 7323.5 by AT, rep. due at 17,123.5 TTA, new hopper installed by AT at 7323.5 TTA, new main gear legs and axles installed at Hobbs: 1107.6, new tail gear installed at Hobbs: 1568, five blade fan, electric brake, Aluminum booms, SATLOC M3, flow control, A/C, single point fuel. $345,000. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends
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
Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com 2011 AT-602. N6005R. 3100 TTAF&E-60. Smoker, electric brake, air, heat, 10 inch hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI, prop IRAN, overhaul starter generator $685,000 Call Al 870-265-5011 2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER $695,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401 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
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AT-401: 5600 TT, 150 SMOH R1340-AN2 geared P&W by Tulsa, 150 SPOH Ham Std 23D40-31/7035A-9, Otter blades, 2” SS spray system, bottom load, 38” Transland gate, 74 amp alternator, elec. operated high lift flaps w/ aileron droop, windshield washer, Tanis oil heater, Satloc M3 w/ Flow Control, A/C, right boom shut off, 400 gal hopper, 126 gal fuel w/ bottom load, smoker flagger, CP nozzles, Lane fan and brake, clean northern airplane. Call Mike at Sky Tractor 800-437-5319
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1979 AT-301, 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344.
AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think.
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O r d e r yo u r F l y i n g D r o m ad e r Pe n and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com 1974 Cessna Ag Truck, 4711 TT, 1400 TTE, New bantam with flow control, VGS, Smoker, Flagger, 2 sets of booms - 1 set is brand new, 5 sets of nozzles in excellent condition. $80,000 Call 780-841-1483 or email georgez.ftc@gmail.com
1973 CESSNA 188B, N5647G, A/F TT 4020, Continental O-470R Engine, 230 HP, Prop Time 394.8, SEE SPEC SHEET FOR DETAILS, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont. net
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Piper 1974 Cessna A188B, 4800 TT, Engine IO-520D 550 SNEW, 3 Blade Hartzell Prop 550 SNEW New Satloc Bantam, Tri State Boom Hangers, Air Wolf Filter, Hydraulic Pump, Work Lights, $120,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813
1976 Cessna Bonair Ag Truck A-188B, N4765Q, A/F TT 3227, Continental IO-550 Engine 300 HP, Engine Time 456, New Tail Wheel Assembly, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Super Boom, Good Windows, Locking Tail Wheel, Nozzles Tee Jets, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1968 Cessna 188 Low Miles! CLEAN Plane! N8169V S/N 188-0419, 1 Seat Fixed Wing Single engine Continental I0-520-D with fresh overhaul, New engine hoses, New Exhaust, New Oil Cooler, New Electric Fuel Pump, Prop and Gov. Overhauled, Gear Overhauled , New Tires, New Paint, New windshield and side windows, Hopper Overhauled, New Cables, All Control Surfaces Overhauled, New Lights, LOCATED IN DETROIT LAKES, MN $123,000, Call Tari Birkelo at 701-298-0349 1979 Cessna Turbo 182RG, 3,120 Horas desde nuevo, 260 Horas desde Top y Turbo OH (Lycoming TO540. 88 Galones de combustible, Oxygeno, Radios King digitales con GPS, HSI, STEC 55 Piloto Automatico. Buenas condiciones, buena pintura, interior de cuero. $120,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
1976 CESSNA, A-188B, N4933Q, A/F TT 6315.7, Continental IO-520D26B 285 HP, Check Spec Sheet for all the details, SOLID AS A NEW AIRCRAFT Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net
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19 76 A g - W a g o n C - A 1 8 8 B , 6 , 0 59 TT Airframe, 440 hrs Engine SMOH (Continental), Prop Hartzell PHC-C3YFIRF 1,729 TT 440 SMOH, Hydraulic spray system, Dropped Stream Line Stainless Booms and Flight/Line FL-760 r ad i o. Co n t ac t R u s s Sto cke r 53 0 908-1512 or rlstocker@earthlink.net. $105,000.00
1978 Ag Truck, 7000 TT looks like 2000, 25 SMOH, 7th stud case, 856 SPOH, air foil booms, CP nozzles, Crophawk, A/C, new paint & windows, Kevlar leading edges, hydraulic pump. $130,000. For more information call Jeff Priewe 662501-5559 1967 Cessna 320D, (Turbo TSIO-520B) 6428 Horas desde nuevo, 340 Horas desde motores remanufacturados, “0” Horas desde Cilindros nuevos en los dos motores. Garmin GTN650, GNS 430 WAAS GPS, Century III Piloto Automatico, Recién Pintado, Ventanas Nuevas, y Interior Nuevo. 180 Galones de combustible! Rapido! $120,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545, Fax 956-399-2320
1966 Cessna Ag Wagon A188, 4184 Total time with 1130 SMOH and 574 SPOH. Aero fan, CP11 nozzles, SATLOC Lite, smoker and automatic flagman. Call Rex Kelley 308-214-1516 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Starting at $29 www.classifieds.agairupdate.com 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
1965 Cessna 172F Perfect Parts/Loader runner aircraft! N5556R, US$ 27,000, 2520 TT, Useful Load 911 lbs., Toe brakes both sides, Electric flaps, Rotating Beacon, Taxi and landing lights, Panel lights, 2520 SNEW, Continental O-300-D, Compressions at annual 74-78-77-76-7478, Perfect 180 conversion candidate! Avionics: KMA 20 Audio Panel, KLX 135A GPS Comm, Narco MK 12D Nav/ Comm, KT 76 Transponder, FlightCom 403 mc intercom, Dual Push to talk, Exterior: Overall white with Red and black trim. Shows great! Rated 7 out of 10, Interior: Tan cloth seats, Nice clean interior, Rated 5 out of 10, Inspection Status: Complete Original Logs Since New, Annual inspection due Sept. 2016, Dry climate owned and operated, Minor damage history: Bird strike right wing, all affected skins replaced. Evidence of light hail on some skins. $27,000 Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 6000 TTAF, 625 TTeng, 550 TTprop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. $125,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, 850-380-6091
1965 Cessna 182H, N2302X, AF 1722.6, Engine TT 1922.6, 22.6 hrs SMOH, 0470R Continental Motors Engine, 230hp, HP McCauley Prop 22.6 hrs SMOH, 62 gallon fuel tanks, Garmin 250 XL, Bendix King Radio 155 with Com & Transponder. Call Chip or Joy at 800 736 7654 for more information on this aircraft.
1974 Cessna Ag Wagon. 4556 TT A/F, 287 SRMN IO-520 D, 193 SNEW Hartzell Top Prop. GPS, Streamline Booms, CP’s, Spin on filter, VG’s, Weathaero Fan, Tail Wheel lock, Electric Tach. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends.
1969 Piper PA-25-235, *PRICE REDUCED* 1203 SMOH, 2000 TBO, 7973TT, 1973 TT since complete refurbish in 1993, all AD’s complied with, hangared, 28 volt, night working lights, spray & dry equip, 2 oil coolers, STC’d modified exhaust, exceptional corrosion free condition. $64,000. 520-251-1577
1975 PA-36-285, $400,000, Serial #367660014, Air Frame TT9440, Engine PT6A-20 “0” SOH Propeller “0” SNEW, New Spars, New Paint, Glass, Tires, Fresh Annual, Aircraft Located in Yuma, AZ Owner is Larry Rose 760-427-2585 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813
1966 Pawnee spray plane, 12275TT, 1050 SMOH, Hutch wing & fuselage, spring steel gear, spreader box & Trac Map available at extra cost. $54,900. Call Patricia 903-571- 0116 or email eastexflying@gmail.com
Piper PA-36-285, 3254 TTAF Souther Field Aviation Inc. Turbine Conversion STC installed PT6A-20, 11662.5 TTE, 2138.6 SOH, SHSI 0.0, new Hartzell prop, fresh annual, new glass & tires, new Agrinautics pump, Lane elec. brake & Lane 4-blade fan, SS spray valve, load valve, SS spray plumbing tubes, SS boom and Tee boom, new paint. $295,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813
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1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE(400 HP) 7642 TT/ 388 since Overhaul engine/ 0 since Overhaul 3 blade Propeller: 275 gal hopper, JAS Gate, Agrinautics pump and fan, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with AFC check valves and CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, com radio, electric turn and bank, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi and retractable night working lights, NEW Dyna Nav VEKTOR GPS, left entry step, good paint/tires/glass. Just had EXTENSIVE ANNUAL INSPECTION, aircraft in good condition. $160,000. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559686-1794/ info@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 987-2 25 0 o r o rd e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com
Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp. Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218
1981 PA36-300 Brave- 5086TT/ 1194 since new engine, 90 since top O/H 298 since new 2 blade propeller: 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump & fan, dropped Super booms, CP nozzles, 2” dual side load, 90 gal fuel, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing & taxi lights, com radio, Satloc Lite GPS, Crophawk flow meter, left entry step, good tires/glass and paint. Right wing has 3295hrs remaining on spar caps & left wing has 1400hrs remaining on spar caps $95,000 Call Russ 530-908-1512
Turbine Brave, 6729TT, 1608 SOHE&P, 1449 till wings due, Satloc Bantam, Fuel Flow, 2 radios, SS booms, CP nozzles, Electric pump brake, VG’s, AC. $285,000. Contact Shelton Souther at Souther Crop Spraying 912-592-5334 or 912-384-6466 Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478 - 987-2 25 0 o r o rd e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com
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1964 PA25-235, 4818TT Engine1000 since O/H. Great airplane, No damage history, Smoker, Automatic Wingman, Weathaero Fan, Rear wing attach mod done, Current Annual next due March 2017, All Logs complete. $68,000 OBO • Contact Mat at 918-225-8561 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 Aviation 956-421-4545
1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) Turbines Inc Conversion - 6450TT/ EITHER 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20 engine with 362 since HSI OR 4509 since O/H engine with 0 since HSI, 72 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, comm radio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $280,000 with the 3000 hour engine, or $260,000 with the 4500 hour engine. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com / www. johnstonaircraft.com
2006 Thrush S2R-T34, N3067X (Revised 7 Oct 2015), SN T34-278, 5400 TT, Air Repair annual. Ready to go to work! P&W PT6A-34AG Engine SN PCE-PH0376, Total Time 5400 Very clean well maintained aircraft! Last hot section insp. 24 Oct 2014 by Air Repair at 4827 hrs. Small duct assy sent to Dallas Airmotive for repairs & blade stretch test performed. Vane ring replaced with P&W Vane Ring. Hartzell Prop Mod HC-B3TN-3D, SN BUA30645. 5400 hrs Total Time. Last OH by Mem Prop 3795 hrs 1 Nov 2012. Last IRAN 15 Oct 2014 by Mem Prop at 4827 hrs. Aircraft also equipped with a WeathAero fan, Air/ Heat, LED strobes/nav lights, Load Hawg, Smoker, Satloc Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control, Single point fuel, Agrinautics pump & valve, Spray booms, CP nozzles, Spreader. Available for sale at $479,000 or Long Term Lease. Call Danny Lowery at Air Repair, Inc. Phone: 662-846-0228, Fax: 662-843-0811, www.AirRepairInc.com
1983 DC Thrush, TT 16,581, Walter 601E11, 29,000 hr wing spar, no ad’s, winglets 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, crophawk, fuel flow, a/c, heat, intercom, strobes, radio, ss booms, cp nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, wingman, spreader, vg’s. Call Shelton at 912-384-6466 or 912592-5334. Turbine Thrush. N8549V. This is a USA registered aircraft, S/N 2309R, 9400TT, Garrett TPE-331-1 (super), 840 HP, 50 TSOH, Arkansas Turbine, all new wheels, ($100,000) 50 SPOH and balance, 500 gallon, extended Wings, 29 inch wheels, Spring Tail wheel, 228 fuel, new IE FP-5 digital fuel flow, dual landing lights, wiper, Lane Brake, KY197 Com, new M3 c/w Intelliflow, Cold Seat, Zee A/C, strobe, New CP11T Nozzles, Thrush dealer maintained, fresh extensive annual just completed, much more! $295,000. Call Norm Colhoun at 306-536-5055
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S2RG1/400, 1975 Total time 5,601 hr, 400 gals hopper, Blay fan electric, CP nozzles, 2” side load, 106 gal fuel, Satloc with flow control, Smoker, Spring Tail wheel, 29” tire, Stainless Steel Boon, AD 80-04-06 due at 5666.6 total time (spar inspection), One owner, hangar since new in SW KS, Engine TPE 331-1 Total time 6,703, time since repair by CD Aviation Services (new turbines wheels) 633.2 hrs engine cycles on turbines wheels, major 313, minor 1085, Prop Time since overhaul 633.2 hrs $232,000 Call 303-810-3840
AY R E S - 6 T U R B O T H R U S H , 19 9 4 N 6 1 3 1 M -T T 9 2 3 0 -T T S C A M 3 1 3 9 T T S P O H183 (N E W B L A D E S) 2 26 6 H O U R S L E F T O N FAC TO RY C A P S $245,000.....ANNUAL DUE 09/10/16AC/H E AT- AG N AV- FA S T S TA RT- S S BOOMS. CALL 334-898-7772 1991 S2R Thrush, s/n R1340-028, 4068 TTA, GE factory overhauled Walter Engine N601E-11 s/n 872015 (750 hp hot & high) Installed by Premier Turbines TT 332 hrs., 3 blade Avia prop, Satloc M3 GPS, King KX 155 VHF radio, business band radio, A/C, single point fuel, enlarged 230 gal fuel, South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-8713833 or 605-853-2497.
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1981 Ayres Thrush 8670TT airframe, Engine is 0 since Covington light overhaul! Prop 1351 TSOH +4 blades. Ag-tips, Duel cockpit, fast start, Avenger spars, metal tail, Cascade pressure cowl, zee air, cool seat, custom Air tailwheel assembly, SS spray system, Lane fan and brake, Satloc Bantam GPS. This airplane is ready to work! $420,000 Call Chris Eskildsen at 509-539-9033 2010 Thrush S2R-T34. S/N T32-339, TT on A.E.&P. is 670 hrs, Pratt & Whitney PT6A34 (750 SHP), s/n PCE-PH0625, constant speed Hartzell prop, 250 amp starter/ generator, 510 gal hopper, well equipped, Garmin VHF SL-40 Nav Com, Garmin GTX320A Transponder, M3 Bantam Guidance system w/ 7” touch screen. South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605853-2497.
1987 Thrush S2R-T34/400 Great Low Time Thrush with loads of Extras! 6950TT airframe, 5250 TT Engine PT6A-34AG (New in 2006!) recent light overhaul IRAN by RT turbines, 400 hours of warranty remaining! Cascade inlet conversion, Dual cockpit, Bantam with Flow control, Winglets, Air conditioner, VG’s, Smoker, Lane fan brake, and More! Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255 Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e a t agairupdatemarketplace.com 2004 Thrush 550 -45, 3927 TT Airframe, 3837 SOH -45, HSI Feb. 2015, VG’s, Amsafe system, Hatfield auto fuel shutoff, Satloc M3. Call 605-350-4536
1999 Ayres Turbo Thrush N760BF G10154, 6008 Hrs. TTAF, 1150 Hrs. TTSN, 1150 Engine hrs. since Cam, 1150 Prop hrs. since O/H with New blades, Standard Gauges, Transponder, VHF Radio, A/C, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Smoker, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, 1150 hrs. on Spar Caps Replaced, Guia GPS & Flow Control, $525,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or bruceandrews62@ gmail.com
PRICE REDUCED!!! OWNER WANTS IT GONE! MAKE OFFER! 1996 Thrush S2R G10DC: Approx. 6900 TTAF, TPE331-10 with 1900hrs SOH, Dual cockpit, Satloc G4 w/Flow, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, elec. fan brake, Landing lights, and More! Aircraft located in Australia, containership/ importation included! Call ASI JET AG Division for pictures and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET.COM, give us a call! 952941-6255
The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com
1979 Thrush S2R -6, *PRICE REDUCED* 9500TT, 1123 hrs left on wing spar, 200 hrs since engine gearbox overhauled by CD Aviation, 400 gallon, 325 hrs SHS, SATLOC with flow control, new spray system, Lane fan, electric brake & tires, new paint in 2014, Eddy Current completed 1/16, Annual completed 3/16, $215,000. Call 806-678-4938
1973 500 Gallon M601-E11, TTAF: 9500, TSOH: 260 0, TSPOH:260 0, Engine borescope satisfactory (engine is hot and high), 2 brand new batteries still in boxes, engine auto startup limiter, Time left on wing spars: 2000 approx, Wing spar inspection (eddy current) Good, ServAero tailwheel, cp’s, Agrinautics pump with Lane brake and air tractor 5 blade ground adjustable fan, VG’s, Zee heat and air conditioner, Satloc Airstar with Aerial ace flow control, Dry spreader, Inertial reel Harness, $205,000 Contact Matt at 208-867-9586 or mgaddis75@gmail.com
1977 THRUSH SR2, $395,000, 400 Gal with PT6-34 converted to Turbine 350 hours ago by Valley Aircraft. Airframe TT 5086.2, Engine 2800 SIRAN/Light OVH, 350 on Prop SNEW. 4800 hrs remaining on wing spars. MVP-50 Digital Instruments, M3 Satloc with flow control and touch screen, Air Conditioning an Electric Heater. Will be sold with Fresh Annual. Aircraft located in Yuma Arizona, Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 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 2013 Thrush Aircraft, N762BF G10-177, 630 hrs. TTAF, 630 hrs. TTSN, Engine 630 hrs. since Cam, Prop 630 hrs., MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS with Flow Control, AgNav, VHF Radio, Transponder, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, $825,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135 or bruceandrews62@ gmail.com
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1998 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 8300 hours TT, Approx.1900 hours remain on Wing Spar, Engine: PT6 - 3 4AG , 250 Hour s Since Hot Section, Equipment: Satloc Bantam GPS with Intellif low, Bot tom Load Fuel, Load Hawg, LED Strobes, Becker Com radio, Garmin GMA 240 Audio Panel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Hopper rinse, Smoker, Air conditioning (new in 2012)Inspection status: Sold with a Fresh Annual, New Paint and Panels in 2012, Wing Spar Eddi-current due in 380 Hours. Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
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Parting out Weatherly. Good wings, tail feathers, landing gear, damaged repairable center section, tail wheel assembly, and more. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super/400, Airframe: Approx. 4550 hours TT, Engine/Propeller: 1550 Hours Since Super Conversion to Garrett -1, Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3750 Hours TT, 980 SMOH approx. 350 hours Since new Blades, Equipment: Bantam GPS with new X3 screen, 400 Gallon Hopper, Single Point Fuel, Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Five Blade Pump, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV lights, Strobe lights, Wiper/washer, Mesh seat, Inspection status: Wing Spar AD completed this spring! Annual Due 3/2017 Refurbished exciter box installed 10/2015, Call ASI Jet 952-941-6255
1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TA F, 810 SM O H e n gine . 330 hr s since master rod bearing reprocessed, crankshaft magnafluxed, valves reground and returned to service. 787 SMOH prop. Extensive annual with many new parts including tires, battery, A/C compressor, fuel pump, seat belts and harness. Has stainless steel pump with electric brake and stainless booms with CP nozzles. Satloc Bantam with G-4 screen and flow control. Air conditioner, chip lite, 24 volt electrical system, smoker, flagger, single point fuel, comm radio, oil filter kit, digital tach, extended wings, Big Butterfly plate, good glass and paint. All logs since new. Asking $155,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806258-7220 or email whiteface@wtrt.net WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net Order your Dual Cockpit Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
PRICE REDUCED!!! 2011 Thrush 510P FOR SALE 1750 TT, Fresh Hot Section inspection, Satloc w/ flow control, Bottom load fuel, leading edge lights, Elec. Fan brake, VG’s, and More! Call ASI JET for more pictures and details. $699,950 ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft check us out at ASIJET.COM or give us a call at 952-941-6255
1997 Weatherly 620B. 3333 TTAF, 718 SMOH by Tulsa Engine, 718 since prop, SATLOC, Always hangared, One owner, Nice airplane! April annual, Reduced to $115,000. Call Gary or Kevin 785-6263344 1993 510 Thrush with -10 Garrett. $273,000...... 7541TT, 3093 since CAM, 1151 SHSI, 755 SPOH, 600 left on wings, G4 w/ flow control. Dual single point fuel, fuel flow meter, air condition/ heat, dual side load, FastStart, Good shape/solid bird. Call 478-244 -7430 or 478-244-1446. Email: rjeveridge@ icloud.com
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1980 AYRES S2R-T34, $400,000, DC 400 Gal, Air Frame TT5014 Hrs, Engine PT6A34AG TT 5014, 1813 SMOH, HARTZELL PROP 1772 TSNEW 135 SMOH, VG’S, Wing Extensions, Smoker, SS BOOMS, Strobes, LANES Electric Brake, 5 Blade Adj. Fan, 192 Gal Fuel, Windshield Washer/ Wiper, Fabric Tail. Contact Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813
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R44, SATLOC M3 touch screen, simplex spray system, main rotor blades due 2017, engine 500 SMOH, most other fatigue life part +1600 hrs remaining. Comes with goose neck trailer with fuel tank, and blade supports. Call Dean at 920-205-5900 1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 7446 TT, 4450 TT engine since cam, 4760 T & S hours remaining on spar caps, 640 hrs. remaining on caps, Hartzell propeller - 813 hours SMOH, 2280 hrs. since last hot section, Air Conditioning/ Collins Air, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable/Lane, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Ag Nav Flow Control, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, New Paint, Stainless Steel Camlocs, $350,000 Call for additional info on spar caps. Will upgrade for additional fee. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com Several PT6A-34/510 Thrushs for sale. Low engine and propeller times and good equipment. Please visit our web site, www. johnstonaircraft.com, and look in our Ag Aircraft for Sale section. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 or e-mail info@johnstonaircraft.com.
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
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
Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com
New 2016 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2016 Deliveries available now. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255
1974 S2RG5/525(Goering Garrett-5 conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/ instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., SATLOC M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/ tires/glass/fabric, NEW ServAero Tail MODIFICATION with NEW FABRIC and PAINT! PRICE REDUCED! $325K JAS 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com
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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. Call Jeff Chorman at 302-349-5055
Bell 47 Tomcat MK6C, 175 hrs out of 1200, T/r blades 175 hrs since new, M/r blades 3500 hrs remaining, Hydraulic spray system, AgNav Guia gps installed, Dry system included, Trailer available. Call 870-886-1999 or 870-926-9313 Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
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1977 58P Baron, TT5066 SMOH 603/320 Props both 413SPOH (2005), Garmin 530W, Collins 305/250 NAVCOM, Benidix M4 A/P with FD, Intercom, Prop window boots (great shape) for known ice New Fuel Tanks 2013 New bat 2014, 196 gal. fuel, 325HP engines. 95 paint/int. $145K usd Call Art/Keith 204-325-7206
1981 Eagle Aircraft DW-1, Aircraft can be ready for delivery this Spring!!! Airframe (times are approximate): 4850 hours TT, Engine: 1650 SMOH, Propeller: 400 SPOH, Equipment: 250 Gallon Hopper, Satloc Lite Star II GPS, Smoker, Spreader, Air conditioning, Automatic flagman, Landing/ Taxi lights, Nav lights, Strobe lights, Hopper light, General Information: Upper and Lower Right wings rebuilt at Factory, New Upper Center Wing spar section done at Factory. New cockpit glass! New Paint on entire aircraft! Fresh extensive annual inspection, and Much more!$60,000 Tom Ashenfelter 952-941-6255
Dispersal Equipment 2000 Maule M7-420AC. 287 TT airframe. Rolls Royce M250-B17C. 2496 TT on engine. 287 TT since new blades. 2238 cycles since new. All A.D.’s complied with. $395,000 Call Jeff at 870-946-5148 or email padgettagair@icloud.com
20 03 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i t h Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 10 0 0 Engine Management System, Vision Microsystems Inc. Chronometer, Vision Microsystems Inc. Air Temperature, Vision Microsystems Inc. Fuel Level Monitoring System, GNC 250 GPS Com, Garmin 496, ZAON XRX Collision Avoidance System, Amera King AK-451 406 MHZ ELT. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft. Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 Order your Stearman Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com
1976 58TC Baron, Air Frame TT 4424.2, L and R Engine TT 4424.2, L and R Prop TT 4424.2, TSOH Engines 653.1, TSOH Props 46.1, Garmin 430, Collins Microline, Aspen Primary Flight, Display, Coupled Century IV Autopilot, Altitude Preselect, Synthetic Vision, GPS Steering (nice feature), Centex Performance upgrade 325 HP & GW increase, Fresh paint and interior, Nice, $225,000. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.
Two sets of complete Micronairs & booms. One set was on a 502 & the other was on a 802. Small set has 10 units & big set has 12 units plus one spare unit per set. Will sell separate or together. $9,000 for small set and $11,000 for big set. New style regulators and shafts. WELL MAINTAINED! If bought together will include a box of parts. Also can send pics. Charleston, MS.Call Chris 662-515-8391 Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H EL P YO U !!! E XCEL L EN T PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559 686 1794/ parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360, Ask for our catalog. CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer. Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-6425777 or tsa@702com.net CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KN OWLEDG E ABLE SALE S PEO PLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Custom Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com
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B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850380-6091.
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Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800-4375319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company
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.
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
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Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. In business for over 30 years. Customers from coast to coast. Spreaders and Accessories. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” we now have a 38” 13 vane in stock ready to ship . Call us for all of your spreader needs. We do repairs on all models. 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors. New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution. TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com
Engine 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
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ENGINE & PROP, PZL ASZ-621R-M18 247TT, Factory overhaul 5/2003 TSMOH 818. Hamilton Standard 23E50 Prop, TT UNK, overhauled 05/2007 AD 81-13-06 CW 03/09 208 TSOH, MAKE AN OFFER, Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1. 0 time since overhaul in 8/5/03 by Covington Aircraft Engines. Tulsa Aircraft Engine ran engine test in 2/27/13. Engine is approved for return to service. Engine was obtained from a company in Spain. The engine was a spare for an aircraft bought by Hershey Flying Service. All logs and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $55,000 Call 308-3685556 Geared 1340. 220 SMOH by Covington. Removed for turbine conversion. Clean, nice running engine. $46,000. Contact Dean L. McClain at AG FLYERS INC. 307532-4744 or email agflyers@embarqmail. com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50555, TSO 2693, 3000 CR build. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Par t Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305 - 885 -3900 w w w. UnitedTurbine.com Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556
1340 Radial Engine, 0 SMOH Covington, Sold the Radials, Our spare is for sale, New Wedge Ring Pistons, Mags and have logs back to 1995. Call 605-224-1666
NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
P r at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 Fo r S a l e ! *FIREWALL FORWARD FOR Ag Cat* Engine has 1068.8 SMOH, Prop has 2078.8 SMOH, Includes all accessories; cowling, engine, prop, logbooks and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $30,000. Please call 308368-5556 for details
R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805
Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE41708, TSO 2816, Outright Fresh HSI/Repair. 30 days, For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com
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Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG, 4272.2 TTSNEW, 0 since power section IRAN by Prime Turbines, O/H CLS and OS governors, new #6 bearing, fresh hot section inspection, overhaul vane ring, O/H SED, fresh accessory gear box inspection, O/H HPFP by Kansas Aviation, FCU 430 since over haul by Kansas Aviation, fresh bench check, new ignition leads, certified test cell run by Prime Turbines, complete logs. $350,000 Call 903-748-9579
R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $64,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 R985, R134 0 and R134 0 Geared Engines new overhauled in stock. All engines new chrome in cylinders and new pistons. Overhauled by Younkin Aviation Inc, Arkansas FAA Approved Repair Station. Ken or Greg, 479-8393945. Been in business since 1957. www. younkinaviation.com
Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50818, TSO, 0, EOS OH, For pricing call Paul at 817-354 -2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com PT6A-34AG, 980 TTSN, FRESH HOT SECTION, PRATT WARRANTY $350,000; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Honeywell TPE331 -1 thru -10 engines and accessories available. Contact David Finley at 972-248-3108 X 213 / dfinley@ turbineair.com or Rick Forbes at 972248-3108 X 302 / rforbes@turbineair. com for details. R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805
R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 Pr at t & Whitney R-985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Rober ts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com. Garrett TPE-331-10-511M , 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718 or 979-533-1720 Day or night Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27, P-50935, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”. Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682. 850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com 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 Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A65AG 314 TSN PT6A-65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul, PT6A65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul, PT6A-67AG 2851 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 918-7567862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664
R134 0 Geared Engine, 450 SMOH, $50,000. Call Sky Tractor LLC 1-800437-5319 J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the large s 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
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Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Chester Roberts Supply at 903-429-6805 Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com Universal Turbine Parts, 2 ea PT6A-21 TSO 3190, 16 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0 (14), 1198, 2097, 2 ea PT6A-135 TSO 2791, 3081, 2 ea PT6A-135A TSO 0, 653, 1 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0, 5 ea PT6A-41 TSO 482, 1219, 2198, 2998, 3029, 5 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0 (2), 2983, 3729, 4155, 1 ea PT6A-45R TSO 4497, 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0, 4 ea PT6A-65B TSO 0, 5796, 5827, 6978, 2 ea PT6A-67D TSO 4251, 4600, 1 ea PT6T-3B TSO 0, 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0 (2), 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 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, P-50875, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com P r a t t & W h i t n e y P T6 - 3 4 AG , 26 6 hrs SMOH. Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000
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Gently used Ag - Nav Guia Platinum systems, complete with 3-way valve, Ag-Flow rate controller, large Nav-Bar light bar, and dimmer hub. Systems are as new, come with extra year warranty from Ag-Nav, systems used only for a couple months, and are very low time. New price over $29,000 usd, selling 4 units for $20,000 usd each, my loss is your savings. Dave 204-870-2828 dave@jonair.com Intelliflow Flow Control ready for M3 or Bantam. Complete system with new 2” Valve and Flow Meter and processor just checked at AgJunction - $3,200 Call 604465-0009 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
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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.
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2010 AT-802, N422BR, approx. 2375 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/G4 controller, G4 w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..................... $1,000,000
2003 AT-802A, N319BM, -67, 3508 hrs TT, 1 hr since prop overhaul, 1 hr since HSI, 1 hr since Annual, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, red and white paint, M3 Satloc w/Flow control, dual bottom load, Shadin fuel flow ......................................................................................... $730,000 1997 AT-602, N602AM, approx. 8,000 hrs TT, -60, smoker, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, dual single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, MVP 50 Panel, bottom load, spreader, fresh HSI & annual ..................... $525,000
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SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 DYNA NAV VEKTOR GPS - $9,950 NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use and RELIABLE! DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company Satloc 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 Intelliflow Flow Controls - in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
Finance Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today!
Insurance LADD GARDNER AVIATION INSURANCE When it comes to aviation insurance, we take our business seriously and you can be confident that we will make sure that you get the level of coverage you need. As with any business, relationships are paramount and the combination of our experience in the field along with great relationships with the insurance underwriting companies allows us to provide our clients with the Best Service, the Best Coverage and the Best Price. The commitment to these goals combined with an unparalleled work ethic and a strong desire to succeed is what our clients expect and most certainly deserve. Give us a call today and let us give you the level of service you expect from your aviation insurance agent. Call 972-250-0400 or fax 972-250-0401. Go online for a quote at www.lgainsurance.com or email us at ladd@lgainsurance.com
INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. HARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do, and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc. is centrally located in Wichita, Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. Randy Hardy established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff that includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Mary Humphrey and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www.hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins. com DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK INSURANCE 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
Miscellaneous 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 Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025. Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine. Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com
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Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025
New Ag Pilot Helmet for sale. Deluxe version, with comfort liner/ear seals, speakers, boom mic, and many extras. Taking best offer! Call Mike for details at 623-332-2806 or email him at cepilot@ hotmail.com
Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com
Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com
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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. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com 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 Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! $13.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com
Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com
Operations For Sale Western Oklahoma ag operation for sale, large hangar, turnkey operation minus the aircraft, $110,000 Serious inquires contact Jerry at 580-825-0364 Established Multi Helicopter/Airplane Aerial Application business for sale. Good contracts in-place throughout the United States. Serious inquires only, no dreamers. For further information email blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: Established Operation or fax to 478-352-0025
CALL FOR PRICING New 2016 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, G4/flow GPS, 308 fuel, extended engine warranty
New 2016 AT-502XP new Pratt 140 engine, extended engine warranty, G4/flow GPS 2011 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 2500 TTSN, 0- since Covington hot, wingman, Bantam/flow
Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506
Real Estate Arizona airpark home & hangar located at 2AZ1 in Salome, AZ 85348. Home built in 2008, 2190 sq-ft, many items to remain, hangar is 46’ X 48’ with a 44’ X 11.5’ bi-fold door. $300K OBO Recommended by Tim Steier of Blue Earth, MN 507-525-3068 or Richard Borden at 928-575-6105
Parts Rudder (covered) for Piper PA-25-235/25, in good condition - $750. New tail wheel springs for PA-25-235/250 - $140. Tail wheel numbers are 64901-005/ 6490104/ 64901-003/ 64901-02. Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net 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
877-715-8476 farmairparts@mymctc.net 40’ 15.649, 90’14.306
1999 AT-802A, PT6A-65 AG 250 SLOH by Covington $725 K. 2009 AT-602, PT6A-60AG, wingman, 10” gate, 0- since Covington hot, Bantam Set of AT-502B wings with 0 since Air Tractor spar.
Check our web site for changes at www.farmairinc.com Large selection of parts, call Carrie or Naomi at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@mymctc.net
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Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com
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BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web: www.johnstonaircraft.com Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts. Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317579-6666 or dromader@bycan-sellen.net We have a set of Wings off of a 2012 Thrush 510P with less than 1000 hours total time on 29,000 hour spars. Available for outright purchase or exchange! Delivery available also! $99,950Call Tom Ashenfelter at 952-941-6255 for more details! Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. Call or email: +34667102184, info@airtractoreurope. com PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer Used Cleveland Wheels. 29 inch, 8.50X10, tail wheels, brake parts. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556
FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. Call Carrie or Naomi for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@mymctc.net. Visit our website www.farmairinc.com 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
D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. 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 We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 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
COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TAIL w/ updates in EXCELLENT condition. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com
11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com
Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264
Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com
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 Aviation INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com. 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 Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation.com REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com
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E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com 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 H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system. 20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541385-5051 or www.kawakaviation.com
Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559- 686 -9360, e-mail: par ts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com 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 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) Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net Thrush parts for sale! Ayres Metal Tail, Overhauled Fuselage Frame, Thrush Landing Gear, Flaps/Thrush, Ailerons/ Thrush, Fabric Tail Complete Heavy Flying Wires, -34 Pratt & Whitney Engine (2 each), Spar Cap Replacement. Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com
LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138. Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order. Save money. Buy used. Parting out Air Tractor 402,502,602, Thrush, and Ag-Cat. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662- 846 - 0228 Fa x. 662- 843- 0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-3855051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com
Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com
Propellers 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 2013 Hartzell propeller NC-B3TN-3 D/T 10282N S+4 with less than 1400 hours total time for sale. Please call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details at 509.635.1212 Prop for sale 12D40-AG100-2 Blades, 200 SOH, $15,000 Call Monty at 541891-2634 HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12; Call PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Pr o p. H a r t ze l l H C- B5 M P -3C . F i t s AT-502A, AT-503, AT- 602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG -T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair.com
Souther Field Aviation, Inc. FOR ALL YOUR MAINTENANCE & PARTS NEEDS
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Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428
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Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 12D40-AG100-2, OHC $20,000, 12D406101A12, 1058 SOH $12,500, 12D40AG100 - 4S, 0 IRAN $17,500, 22D40 6533A12, 852 SOH $21,000, 22D306533A12, OHC $15,500, HC-B3TN-3D / T10282N+4, 38 TT $29,000, AmAg: 870886-2418/2489FAX, Sales/Parts since 1971. Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 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. 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805
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Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net
Service Cat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 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 FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 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
We b u i l d l o a d e r t r u c k s t o y o u r specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR
18 foot bumper pull trailer with 1000 gallon fuel tank, $3000. Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-225-8561
AgCascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885
Training Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www. eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772285-5506
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28 foot Gooseneck Mix Rig: 1500 gallons water, 800 fuel, 1 Inductor cone. $6000 Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-2258561 Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 or Cell: 870-919-2317
Wanted to Buy Are you star ting to think about retirement? Begin making plans now! I am an experienced ag pilot looking to buy an established operation with a step by step transition starting in the 2017 or 2018 season. I have good credit, no debt and I’m active in state, regional and the NAAA. Email coppick@gmail.com
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Ag Pilot in search of an opportunity with a professional operation. 875 TT, 600 AG, 80 Turbine. Have performed applications including herbicide, over a diverse mix of crops. Licensed A&P, experienced in Ag Aircraft maintenance. Team player with an extensive background in production agriculture. A conscientious pilot, with a humble attitude. Available immediately. Resume with references available. lancasteraero@yahoo.com Midwest owner/operator with 510 Thrush -42 seeking opportunity in July & August. Professional work & shape file capable. Email all inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: Midwest Owner/Operator or fax to 478-352-0025 Starting a new career after 28 years in the Army. First season pilot looking for a seat or job that could lead to a seat. 800TT, 160TW, Mature, reliable and trainable! Currently living in Pennsylvania, but willing to go to where the work is. 137 Endorsement, Rob Waring 703-309-7596
Looking for 2016 Seat, 9297.9 TT, 7674.2 Ag Time, 130.6 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine it does not matter. Resume available upon request. Call Cory at 507456-6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com Ag Pilot / A&P Looking For Seat - Willing to relocate, Completed training program at Ag Flight Received part 137 training endorsements. From an agricultural background and have an A&P license with 4 years of turbine and piston aircraft maintenance experience. 415 Total Time, 320 Tailwheel, 18 Pawanee, 5 Agcat, 20 Super Cub with SAT Loc. For Resume Call 662-397-1528
Help Wanted Northern Midwest operator looking for an experienced Turbine Pilot for the 2016 Season and beyond! Late Model Turbine Thrush seat available. Looking for a team player and hard worker. Minimum 500 hours Turbine experience, no criminal record, and Herbicide experience are required. Email resume to blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: Turbine Pilot, or fax to 478-352-0025 Full Time Chief Mechanic Position available in Arizona. Must be PT-6 and Helicopter experienced. Possible six figure income for the right person with the needed qualifications. Must have good references. Please email to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Chief Mechanic, fax to 478352-0025, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 Helicopter spray pilot needed starts immediately or spring 2017. Minimum 1500 hours or 3 years forestry herbicide experience and 1000 hours turbine time. Based in Georgia, but works forestry, r.o.w., aquatics, and agricultural markets throughout Southeast and in Midwest. Very well maintained equipment with 2 new mix trucks and new crew cab for each spray crew. Our season runs March 1 through mid November. Email janice@ bsairinc.com or call Shaun 229-838-6733 Operations Manager needed. We are a 4 plane aerial applicator in the upper midwest and our current manager is retiring. We are flying 4-500 gallon turbines. Our season runs from April to September with June-August being very busy. We have our own IA as well as an AP. We do not cut corners and doing the job right is a priority. Salary will be negotiated but for the right person will be no problem. Please E-mail resume to blindads@agairupdate. com Sub: Operations Mgr. or fax to 478352-0025. We are looking for an experienced Immediate opening for helicopter pilot. R44 and herbicide time required. Ideal candidate will have additional experience managing helicopter operations as part of an established fixed-wing operation. Preference will be given to candidates with fixed-wing turbine ag time. Send inquiries to Helicopter Pilot c/o AgAir Update P.O. Box 850 Perry, GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com. helicopter pilot for the 2016 year and beyond. Applicant must be experienced in herbicide application, Bell 206 series, AgNav and mountain flying. Great equipment, maintenance and pay. Also looking for a UH-1H pilot for the 2016 fire season. Individual must be cardable, and posses good longline skills. Send resumes to av8orrheli@gmail.com RE: Helicopter Pilot Needed
A&P/AI mechanic needed for multi plane and helicopter AG operation. Contact Matt at 1-866-627-8292 or email: matt@ trirotor.net Canadian Turbine Pilot wanted. Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with over 64 years of service, requires 2 Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/802. Term (Full Time Temporary): June 1, 2016 till September 30, 2016. Job duties, certifications that are required and salary are all listed online at classifieds.agairupdate.com in the Help Wanted section. E-mail resume including references to info@kinniburghspray. com. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, Taber Airport Box 4361, Taber,Alberta, Canada, T1G 2C8 Phone: 403-223-8245, Fax: 403-223-1314 Service Support Technician - Junge Control provides highly accurate fluid and dry ingredient measuring, mixing, and tracking systems for the agriculture chemical, and petroleum fuel industries. Founded in 1979, Junge Control has shown strong, profitable performance annually. The ideal candidate will have proven manufacturing a n d f i e l d - s e r v i ce e x p e r i e n ce w i th computer equipment, test equipment, and machine controls. To apply, please email your resume to HR@jungecontrol.com, and include “Service Support Technician” in the subject line. To learn more about us visit www.jungecontrol.com. For full job description and salary visit www. classifieds.agairupdate.com under Help Wanted. AT-802 Pilots needed for north central business. Must be qualified in the AT-802. Year round employment is a possibility for the right candidate. Pay rate and year round employment depend on qualifications. Must have good references! Please email resume to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: North Central Business Looking for Pilots, or fax resume to 478-352-0025 Mechanics needed for north central business. Year round employment is a possibility for the right candidate. Pay rate and year round employment depend on qualifications. Must have good references! Plea se email resume to blindads @ agairupdate.com, Subject: North Central Business Looking for Mechanics, or fax resume to 478-352-0025 Nor th Star Aviation Inc., located in Ulysses, KS is seeking applications for an A&P Mechanic. We specialize in Turbine powered Agricultural Aircraft. Applicant must be self-motivated, dedicated and willing to live in a small town. Some bene f it s include Health Insur ance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement and Bonus. Send resumes to northsa@pld.com A&P Mechanic needed for growing business. Super Cubs to Conquests. Fabrication, sheet metal, piston and turbine experience all a plus. Quality workmanship and willingness to learn a must. Forward your resume to tim@ turbinesllc.com and explore your future. IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295 - 6213 Salar y depending on qualifications and experience
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Advanced Aerial Guidance
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Key G4 Features
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• Wireless transfer of logs and jobs • Access the G4 remotely through the Internet
The L7 Lightbar with new Hi-Bright LEDs, 4 Displays and other new features including optional sun visor
• Ability to receive job files from AgSync & Flight Plan Online
HQ™ Instant Data Push/Pull
• FAA obstacle warning database
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• Hot keys enable you to quickly toggle to full map screen
• Live view of any aircraft or asset
Queen Bee Air Specialties.................... 23A
• Create, view, manage and send job files to any aircraft with a G4
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• Laser altimeter support
• View, print or email as-applied spray maps
• Nearest swath feature
• Enter Section/Township/Range
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• Various weather layers including US & Canadian Radar and Wind
Sky Tractor Supply Co........................... 28A Southeastern Aircraft............................ 41A Souther Field Aviation, Inc.................... 49A Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers.......... 32A Thrush Aircraft Inc................................... 2A
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