May 2021 - U.S. Edition in English

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MILESTONE

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is a Bird of a Different Color

Mid-Continent Founder Dick Reade Passes

Schiff Evaluates PL-12U Airtruk

SpiderTracks Launches Insights

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Keep Turning… In This Issue Volume 39 Number 5 | May 2021 12 Milestone 4,000th Air Tractor is a Bird of a Different Color 18 Mid-Continent Founder Dick Reade Passes

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Remembering My Mentor

Mentorship in ag aviation is imperative. The old saying goes “you don’t know what you don’t know”.

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I met Frank Bledsoe when I first opened my flying service in Marshallville, Georgia in 1975. He was my competitor. He was already established in the business when I came along. I was young and full of energy. Both Frank and I were operating Ag Cats at the time, and he was in the next county over. We were friendly competitors, but competitors none the least. Frank was a minimalist. He only owned equipment that he needed and that was mechanically sound. As a new operator, I hadn’t learned that very valuable lesson. I was making up the rules as I went along.

In the 1970’s, the federal government had a Payment-In-Kind (PIK) program, established in the 1960s by the Kennedy administration to address the large surplus of grain and corn. Over a billion bushels of corn and wheat were held in surplus.

This program, in the most simplistic way to explain it, paid the farmer to not plant. As an already marginalized operator, this program sliced acres from my operation. To add insult to injury, and at about the same time, my PT6-11AG, serial number 1, failed on takeoff. I couldn’t fiscally recover. I did the only thing I knew to do, and that was turn to Frank, my competitor, for a job. Frank and I worked out the logistics; I got a pickup truck and the ability to continually fly. He absorbed my flying service (and the debt) in return.

I was down on my luck, beating myself up over having to go to my competitor. But, little did I know, this move established my life-long career in ag aviation and Frank Bledsoe became my mentor. I thought I knew how to do it all, and I thought Frank just did things “differently”. I changed the way I approached almost every aspect of the business, from flying to managing to now being a pilot for someone else. Frank did things right, and he did them right the first time around. I had over 10 years of doing things “good enough”; Frank instilled work ethics and lessons that I keep with me to this day.

Mentorship in ag aviation is imperative. The old saying goes “you don’t know what you don’t know”.

That couldn’t be more true. Years of learning from mistakes, what works and what doesn’t work. Years of knowledge that cannot be found in a book, a certification course or through self exploration.

Mentorship makes everyone better, and will continually be the preferred method for new pilots to enter our industry.

I tell aspiring ag pilots to find a mentor, and absorb every word that comes from their mouth.

Start on the ground, then go into the office. Learn how they do business, how they interact with customers, how they take care of their equipment.

Digest all this information, then move to the airplane. Learn how they turn, how they taxi and how they approach safety. Learn how they rest, how they give it 110% during the times when there is more work than hours in the day. Learn how they stayed alive. Learn it all. They are giving you a gift that you cannot put a price tag on. Appreciate it.

On April 3rd of this year, we lost Frank Bledsoe to health complications. He spent his life in an ag plane and on a tractor. He worked tirelessly until the day he died. Frank taught me many lessons along the way. I flew for him until the early 2000’s, learning the entire time.

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Sertãozinho – SP – Brasil. +55 51 3337.5013 sindag@sindag.org.br www.congressoavag.org.br August 3, 2021 100th Anniversary of Aerial Application August 19, 2021 Brazilian Ag Aviation Day August 27-28, 2021 100th Celebration at National Agricultural Aviation Museum

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October 21-24, 2021 VIII Expo Congreso Aviación Agrícola 2021 Hotel Fiesta Americana

Puerto Vallarta, México adriana.garduno@ aviacionagricola.com.mx 55-55712072 ext 107 WhatsApp 5539777805 October 25-26, 2021 KsAAA Annual Convention

Kansas Star Casino Mulvane, KS Rhonda McCurry 316-650-6857 kaaa@ksagaviation.org ksagaviation.org October 30 - November 2, 2021 PNW AAA Convention

Coeur D’Alene Resort Coeur D’Alene, ID Tara Lea Brown 509-989-9098 pnwaaa@gmail.com November 2-4, 2021 Mid-States Ag Aviation Convention

Isle of Capri Casino Bettendorf, IA Garrett Lindell 309-582-5445 garrett@lindellaerialag.com November 8-10, 2021 CaAAA Annual Convention

TBD Santa Maria, CA Terry Gage 916-645-9747 terry.gage@caaa.net caaa.net

December 6-9, 2021 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo

January 20-22, 2022 MsAAA Convention

Savannah Convention Center Savannah, GA 202-546-5722 naaaexpo@agaviation.org agaviation.org/convention

Beau Rivage Resort and Casino Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 vickimorgan@msaaa.com msaaa.com

January 6,2022 MoAAA Convention

TBD Cape Girardeau, MO Mike Hall 573-649-2587 aerialcropservices@sbcglobal. net January 6-7, 2022 TxAAA Convention

TBA Kim Cash 512-476-2644 kimcash@thetexascapitol.com January 10-11 2022 LaAAA Convention

Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LA Ed Krielow 337-230-9952 edward@ekrielowcpa.com www.laaaonline.org January 14-16, 2022 ArAAA Convention

Downtown Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR Katherine Holmstrom 501-503-3310 Katherine@araaa.org www.araaa.org January 17-19, 2022 OKAAA Convention and Trade Show

Embassy Suites (TBD) Norman, OK Sandy Wells 405-431-0381 sandy@okaaa.org

January 26-28, 2022 NM AAA Convention

Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero, NM Sue Stewart 940-864-2456 dandsaerial@aol.com www.nmagaviation.org January 2022 NEAAA Convention

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TBD Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 www. montanaaerialapplicators.org February 7-9, 2022 SEAF Convention

Francis Marion Hotel Charleston, SC Linda Minton 772-465-0714 www.flagaviation.org February 13-15 2022 NC AAA Convention

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Nice story Hello Bill, I just read the article about Mr. Dick Reade in your March 2021 magazine. I want to tell you what I know about Dick.

When Sun Air Parts started in 1971, MidContinent was one of our first customers. I met Dick at several NAAA Conventions when they were held in Las Vegas in the 70’s and 80’s, and we became friends. Dick helped us to become engine suppliers to the Grumman Factory, Thrush and Air Tractor. This helped Sun Air Parts grow and prosper.

One time, Dick told me a story about August 6, 1945 (a month before I was born). That morning the U.S. Navy P-38’s were out protecting the fleet at Okinawa from the kamikazes. They were instructed to majntain ‘”radio silence” prior to taking off. Well, Dick noticed the “BIG ONE” dropped on Hiroshima that morning. He told me they all said, “what the ---was that” when they saw the flash!

One final thing. Monday January 17, 1994 at 4:31 am we had the “BIG ONE” in California. Sun Air Parts was one big pile of shelves, stock boxes, engines and parts. The next day we got an overnight check for $50,000.00 from Dick with a note saying, “Just send me a credit memo against future orders.”

I will never forget that. We still try to help people affected by natural disasters.

Sincerely, and thank you Dick for your friendship, Dennis P. Nobile President, Sun Air Parts, Inc. P.S. I must also mention the three other friends who sent us checks after the Earthquake: Paul Abbott (Covington Aircraft), Chester Roberts (Chester Roberts Supply), and Ed Wilk (Dixie Air Parts).

Dennis; Good to hear from you friend! That story pretty much sums up Dick Reade. He sure was a legend within our industry. Thank you for sharing.—Bill

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Award I wanted you, my friends to know how much I appreciate your story on my award. What an honor!

Thank all of you very much!

Gaylon Stamps Panhandle, TX P.S. Sad about Dick Reade. He certainly had a long, fruitful life! His life blessed so many! And that’s what our lives are about... service. May he Rest In Peace with his maker.

Gaylon; Very well deserved award! I hope all is well in your part of the state. Dick had a long and fruitful life indeed. His visions carry on today. Hope to see you around soon.—Bill

Mrs. Kimmel I hope this e-mail finds you well. I was just reading thru the digital AAU and sadly found out the Mrs. Kimmel has left us. It was sad news to read…I wanted to share a special moment with you, so maybe you can share this with others.

Way back in 1997 or thereabouts, when I was new in the industry, I attended the SEAF convention in Florida. I always enjoyed that convention because of the great change in weather coming from our cold Canadian winters to nice warm Florida ones. The shrimp cookout and free beer that Bruce Andrews and crew put together was great, plus I got to see the many great people the SEAF has as members.

As always, there was the farewell banquet, but this time it that was held at a local airport close to the convention hotel. The event happened after

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the convention had completed, so I had to tear down and get freshened up before attending. A bus service was offered by the association, and not having a vehicle provided a good choice to get a ride there. We were to meet at the lobby by 5 PM. When my partner Denny and I got to the lobby we discovered the bus had left, and it was just us and few people at the lobby. Wearing the SEAF name tags, we saw this elegant lady who also had the SEAF tag, so we approached her to ask about the bus. She mentioned it had left, so we thank her for the info and made a comment “I guess we are not eating tonight” or something similar to break the ice. Well, Denny and I just looked at each other and started walking away, when she called us up and told me I can take her car! She reached into her purse and pull out a set of keys, and said “my car is parked at the rear parking lot, you are welcome to use it”. She extended her hand and handed me the keys. My automatic reaction was to extend my hand and take the keys, at the same time I was stunned that someone we have never met would just trust us with her vehicle. Yes, we were part of the convention but still strangers all the same. Denny and I went to the parking lot. She never told us what make or type of car it was, so we started pressing the lock button on the FOB to hear the car beep and locate where it was parked. We approached the vehicle and found it was a brand-new, black Cadillac Escalade.

We looked at each other and laughed out loud not believing our luck. We drove the Cadillac to the gathering and arrived in style, the style that Mrs. Kimmel had, and shared with us when lending her car to complete strangers. Since then, I have paid it forward and every time I had the opportunity to do it, I think of Mrs. Kimmel and her generosity and respect to others without conditions or judgements, she did in an enchanting manner that will make us remember her forever.

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Fred; What a great story, and fitting tribute to Miss Dorothy.

She truly was a matriarch for ag aviation and everything it represents. I remember those conventions well and her regular attendance. I am sure you’re one of many who she inspired to pay it forward. Hope to see you this year on the convention circuit. Stay warm (if that’s possible)! —Bill

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is a Bird of a Different Color Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch has been checking the numbers and anticipating this day’s arrival. The serial number of the 502XP sold to Mike Rivenbark of Morehead City, North Carolina differs only one digit from the previous Air Tractor.

Yet another airplane in a steady progression of airplanes spanning 49 years. But to those at the company keeping track of these things, the one digit makes all the difference. On the odometer of Air Tractor history, this 502XP rolls-up three zeros following the first digit, 4. This 502XP is the 4,000th Air Tractor airplane built since 1972.

And the obvious response to this rare numerical alignment is to celebrate.

Perhaps it’s also appropriate that this notable airplane stands apart from other Air Tractors with a unique white and blue striped livery. To Mike Rivenbark, it’s the right plane with the right color scheme to usher his business, Moore’s Aerial Applicators, into its next chapter of growth.

On March 26th, Mike and Tiffany Rivenbark took delivery of the new 502XP during a special 4,000th Air Tractor barbeque luncheon celebration held in Plant 2A at Air Tractor. Of course, a number of dignitaries and VIPs were also on hand to commemorate the occasion, as well as Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch, Grant and Logan Lane, and all 295 Air Tractor employee-owners.

“Celebrating this extraordinary airplane with its new owner and the entire Air Tractor team is a special moment. This 4,000th Air Tractor means a lot to us. And I know it is going to a good home.” says Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch.

“When I bought my business five years ago, it came with a 1998 model AT-402,” Rivenbark recalls.

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operation here in North Carolina. It was easy to fly and well suited to the smaller fields here. But then, around year three, I began traveling with the 402. I was spraying bigger fields out west, and I discovered that I was flying the smallest plane out there.”

That got Rivenbark to re-thinking his operation, and how it could benefit from an ag plane with more capacity. Because of his experience with the 402, getting another Air Tractor was an easy choice for him. “I didn’t shop around a whole lot. And it didn’t take long to find a buyer. The 402 actually sold much quicker than I anticipated. It had 5,800 hours when it sold. That’s a very lowtime airplane for its age. Plus, it had a -34 engine in it, so it was a pretty sporty airplane also.

“Late last year, I bumped into Logan Lane (of Air Tractor dealer Lane Aviation) and we talked about what I wanted.

Not long after that, I pulled the trigger on it. ➤

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Air Tractor employee-owners celebrate delivery of their 4,000th airplane.

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Below: L-R: Grant and Logan Lane of Lane Aviation; Air Tractor Sales Coordinator, Chris Lockhart; new owners Tiffany and Mike Rivenbark; Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch, CFO Jeremy Prather, and VP of Operations Rick Turner.

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“I chose the 502XP because it gives me the extra power to take off with a full hopper from shorter airstrips. It’s not too big for my work in North Carolina and will let me do more work when I travel to help out other ag operators. I feel certain that this will be the plane that I love and have for the next 10 or 15 years.”

Rivenbark worked with Logan to customize and set up the new airplane. “We ended up going with the Insero AgPilot X GPS. Two years ago, I installed the same system in my AT402B,” Mike notes. “In the AT-402, I had the screen mounted off to the side, meaning it wasn’t directly in front of me but still easy to see at a glance. Now, in the 502XP, I’ve had the larger iPad Pro installed, and it fits perfectly on the centerline of the airplane. It’s tucked in there nice and neat.”

Air Tractor equipped Rivenbark’s 502XP with the Electronics International MVP-50P engine analyzer. “The MVP-50 and the iPad basically run everything. I am looking forward to the digital upgrade. And we went ahead and installed the Turbine Conversions single-point fueling system,” Mike adds. He says the airplane will also have CP-09 nozzles on Transland spray booms, just as he had on his 402B. The 500-gallon capacity AT-502XP is powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140AG turboprop engine. It has 867 horsepower available to carry more than two tons of liquid or dry material all day, every day.

“After 49 years of continuous production, it’s gratifying to find ourselves in this position,” says Jim Hirsch. “Only eight years ago we built our 3,000th airplane, and now we just surpassed number 4,000. This year we find ourselves in an agricultural market driving historically strong demand for our aircraft. While the output of airplanes here has its typical ups and downs, our manufacturing continues year after year on a rising trend line.”

Hirsch recalls how far Air Tractor has come since its early days when in 1975, the company celebrated annual production of 25 airplanes. “Today, we produce more ag airplanes and offer more models and choices than all our competitors combined.

When the world demands more, Air Tractor delivers. That is as true today as it was back in the 70s.”

Rivenbark is thrilled to fly his 502XP aircraft home to North Carolina and eager to put it to work. “My business has been expanding around Morehead City, and I expect the 502XP will be quite a bit more efficient and productive. It will definitely be much more efficient when I am working bigger fields outside of North Carolina,” he added. Mike expects the numbers for this 502XP to be quite impressive.

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Mid-Continent Founder Dick Reade Passes Born on May 13, 1922, Dick Reade traveled west from his childhood home of Scarsdale, New York to attend college at Iowa State University, where he would earn a degree in animal science.

With every intention to go further west to work his own ranch, his country beckoned for his service at the outset of World War II. Navigating through the clouds of war over the Pacific as a pilot in the United States Air Force, Dick served our nation bravely in the cockpit of a Lockheed P38 Lightning as part of the 28th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron.

With victory in hand, Dick returned stateside after the war and developed his interest in aviation into a new career. In 1949, with three Stearmans and a dream, Dick founded Mid-Continent Aircraft Corporation, and as a result, helped lay the foundation of our industry as we know it.

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the silent pride of The Greatest Generation. Duty, fairness, generosity, selflessness, and much more can be attributed to him, but perhaps his shining strength was his humility.

Though slight in stature, Dick Reade was a giant to us; our true north, the bond that brought us together. He was not just a gentleman but a gentle man; a man from whose vigor and grace we all benefited.

For us, things will never be the same, but we will, as Dick once said, “keep our feet on the ground and our eyes on the horizon” as we carry on, armed with the guidance and wisdom he willed to us. It is for these things and more that we are ever-grateful.

Dick Reade will be missed by all who knew him and respected him. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Agricultural Aviation Association Museum and the Caruthersville Humane Society are encouraged.

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Schiff Evaluates PL-12U Airtruk

by Captain Barry Schiff (Circa 2012) Submitted by Mike Feeney www.barryschiff.com

Above: A rear view of the Transavia PL-12U Airtruk with its twin tail empennage.

RIght: Captain Barry Schiff prepares to depart from the Nyngan Airport in Australia’s Outback.

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There was nothing unusual about my approach to Nyngan Airport in Australia’s Outback. But my airplane looked so unusual that the local press came to investigate the curious craft that had slipped from the sky to visit their remote community.

What they saw evoked quizzical expressions, poorly disguised chuckles, and a deluge of questioning. There is no disputing it. The Transavia PL-12U Airtruk is a strange-looking airplane. Like a Boeing 747, it has two passenger decks. The pilot and one passenger sit on top in tandem, but the passenger faces aft. Three additional passengers share the lower deck, and they too face rearward.

The Airtruk appears ungainly, resembling

a Volkswagen that has been modified to look like a Cessna Skymaster with one engine. But instead of having a single horizontal stabilizer, the empennage consists of 2 independent T-tails, each supported by its own slim boom. A pair of stub wings adds to the curiosity.

Gil Forrester, Transavia’s general manager, welcomed me to Sydney. He is amicable, quiet, and polite to the point of formality, not what you would expect of a transplanted New Yorker.

He was committed to the Airtruk and defended the homely-looking airplane against any insult, implied or direct. Forrester volunteered that the Airtruk was conceived as an agricultural aircraft, which explains some of its unorthodox features. ➤

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A port side view of the Transavia twin tail vertical stabilizer, rudder and elevator.

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The designer, Luigi Pellarini, was concerned with function, not aesthetics.

In the agricultural configuration, the podshaped fuselage contains a cavernous 220-gallon hopper that carries up to a ton of agricultural material. The unique tail assemblies are 11 feet apart, allowing a loading truck to approach safely from the rear and eliminate the need for the pilot to shut down the engine. The stub wings contribute 20 percent of the lift and preclude the need for the main wings to have greater span.

Swinging the McCauley 88-inch, constantspeed propeller is a Continental IO-520-D, 300-hp engine. Although the Airtruk is not eye-pleasing, agricultural pilots rave about its performance, maneuverability, and safety features. The PL-12 also produces an efficient, 90-foot-wide swath pattern and has comparably low operating costs.

The Airtruk was remodeled and certificated as a passenger aircraft, marking what might have been the first time that an ag-plane went through such an evolutionary change.

As we approached the PL-12U, I could hardly believe my eyes. The aircraft is more provocative in person than in photographs I had seen. No question, the Airtruk is a unique breed of airplane.

Because the Airtruk has only one set of flight controls, Mitchell suggested that I sit behind him in the upper passenger deck while he flew the airplane to nearby Hoxton Park Airport where there was a runway more suitable for my first solo.

The factory strip is little more than a 1,000-foot clearing surrounded by towers, cranes, and tall industrial machinery. I felt somewhat apprehensive

as we taxied out. There was no way for me to get to the single-place cockpit should the pilot become incapacitated. Adding to my anxiety was the helpless feeling of being unable to see out the front window.

Before I had a chance to think about opting out, Mitchell had the Airtruk barreling along the dirt runway. After a ground run of only a few hundred feet, the nose pitched up rapidly, and I found myself staring back and down at the retreating ground at an uncomfortably steep angle. Seconds later, a large tower passed beneath and behind.

Maybe this sitting backwards isn’t so bad, I mused.

By the time you see a hazard, it’s gone. Also, the human anatomy can better endure the deceleration of a crash landing when sitting backward than when facing forward!

Mitchell’s dramatic takeoff and climb emphasized that the Airtruk is a STOL airplane.

The wings (all four) have the same airfoil (NACA 23012) as the Helio Courier. Stall fences keep the Frise ailerons effective during stalls. At light weights, takeoff roll is only 255 feet but increases to 600 feet at maximum weight. During cruise, I twisted in my seat and tried talking to Mitchell, but I could not overcome the din. The noise level reminded me of the B-25 Mitchell bomber. In the Airtruk, communication is via written note, even though pilot and upper-deck passenger are seated back to back.

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Traveling companion (circa 1974), Carol Gaskell who accompanied Captain Schiff on many of his aviation adventures exits from the upper deck passenger compartment and also tries her hand at the pilot controls!

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the power ease and watched with concern as the flaps extended. When the left flap comes down, it blocks the lower cabin door, making it impossible to open. Not wishing to be a prisoner in an Airtruk, I scampered back to my lonely perch on the upper deck where there is a door through which I could evacuate.

After parking at the ramp, Mitchell motioned for me to climb into the cockpit. He squatted on the right wing and briefed me on systems, procedures, and what to expect during my first flight as pilot.

This reminded me of being checked out in singleplace airplanes. You must listen attentively during such instruction because your first use of the controls will be while alone.

The cockpit is laid out like a military fighter.

The throttle, propeller, and mixture controls are clustered on the left sidewall. Also on the left between the seat and the sidewall are the trim wheel, flap handle, ignition switch, and fuel controls. In flight, the left hand can get a little busy, but the right hand is always free to fly. Cockpit visibility is wonderful, like being in a control tower. Sitting above the pistons instead of behind them allows the pilot to look down and ahead at a steep angle to see potholes and other ground hazards only a few feet ahead. It also is nice not to be sandwiched behind the engine, a factor that increases crash survivability. A disadvantage is that you cannot easily relate the position of the nose to the horizon. Attitude is best maintained visually by glancing at the wings.

Mitchell advised me to hold the stick forward during takeoff to keep the nosewheel firmly on the ground. “The rudders,” he cautioned, “are out of the propwash and unusable for ground steering until you’ve gathered airspeed. If the nosewheel

isn’t held down, directional control is initially marginal.” Taxiing for takeoff, I noticed that the Airtruk porpoises slightly because of the landing gear’s relatively short wheel base. Increasing taxi speed dampens this effect.

A brisk crosswind swept across the taxiway, and I noticed it had almost no effect on ground handling. The stubby fuselage offers little keel surface to the wind. Similarly, the Airtruk exhibits almost no weathervaning tendency during a crosswind takeoff.

The preflight check and runup were conventional. I taxied onto the runway, reviewed Mitchell’s instructions, and pushed the throttle home. By the time I remembered his caution about holding down the nosewheel, the Airtruk had pushed the ground away and clawed skyward at what first appeared to be a dangerous climb angle but later proved to be a normal Airtruk climb.

You do not need to rotate for liftoff; the nose rises positively and without assistance.

At altitude, I retarded the throttle and noticed something strange. Reducing power does not cause the nose to drop the way it does in other airplanes.

Conversely, adding power does not cause the nose to rise. I then realized that the elevators, too, are out of the propwash. Power changes have little effect on pitch. If a pilot wants the nose to move, he must move it.

I coerced the Airtruk into a few stalls, poweron and power-off. The airplane does not stall in the conventional sense; it simply mushes along in a nose-high attitude with little tendency to buck or roll. With power off and the stick held fully aft, the Airtruk sinks about 1,000 fpm, depending on weight.

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passenger model is 3,800 pounds. The agricultural model is approved for 290 pounds more because it has a jettison system enabling the pilot to dump a 2,000-pound payload in 3 seconds in case he cannot clear an impending obstacle.

I extended the flaps fully (30 degrees) on final approach and recalled that, in addition to their normal function, they create a venturi effect between the main and stub wings, thereby increasing the lift of all wings simultaneously.

Landings are easy. After the mains touch, though, it is difficult to hold off the nosewheel.

Becoming familiar with any airplane requires a few days of leisurely flying away from the watchful eyes of an instructor. The Airtruk is no hot rod and cruises at only 130 mph. What it lacks in speed it makes up for in load-carrying ability. The Airtruk has an empty weight of 1,849 pounds and a useful load of 1,951 pounds. It is one of only a few aircraft that can carry a load greater than its own weight. Range without reserve is 870 miles.

As airspeed increases, up-elevator and nose-up trim must be applied to maintain altitude, a clue that the aircraft is mildly unstable longitudinally.

The aircraft does not do well in turbulence and

requires constant pitch and roll corrections. Left to its own devices in turbulence, the PL-12 behaves like a drunk trying to pirouette on a volleyball. The Airtruk wants to pitch and roll every which way and exhibits little tendency to return to its trimmed attitude. I was informed later that extending the flaps to the first notch—7 degrees is allowed at any airspeed—shifts the center of lift and increases stability. Also, the Airtruk has a spring-loaded trim augmenter that could have been used because of the relatively aft location of the center of gravity during my flight.

The Airtruk was the only light plane manufactured in Australia at that time, and although it lacks creature comfort and speed, this flying truck satisfied a variety of utilitarian roles. In addition to reportedly being a good crop duster, the PL-12U would serve well as a firefighter. When the aircraft carries freight, the lower deck can be filled with 80 cubic feet of outsized cargo or a pair of medical patients on 6-foot stretchers. Ample room remains for the pilot and a passenger on the upper deck. This workhorse is also rugged, designed to operate on terrain that would tear away the landing gear from lesser aircraft.

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A distinctive certificate and lapel pin is issued after application review and eligibility requirements have been met. Upon request, a stickpin similar in design to the lapel pin is also provided to the award recipient’s spouse in recognition of his or her support to the recipient’s aviation career. Once the award has been issued, the recipient’s name, city and state will be added to a published “Roll of Honor” located at https://www.faasafety.gov/

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Thanks to the generous support of BASF and Thrush Aircraft, $20,000 in aid is available under the 2021 NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship Program to assist four aspiring ag pilots in their journey.

The goal of NAAA’s “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship Program is to strengthen the aerial application industry by helping operator members bring new pilots into the profession and help fund their training. Applicants must be sponsored by an NAAA Operator member, and scholarship recipients may use the proceeds for flight training or aviation or ag-related coursework at a university, college, community college or other institution of higher learning. A stipend for a trainee in an NAAA Operator-sponsored apprentice program is also permissible. The scholarship program is administered by NAAA and funded by educational grants provided by BASF and Thrush.

This year, NAAA will award up to four scholarships valued at $5,000 each. This is a winwin for NAAA Operator members and individuals seeking training funds to support their pursuit of becoming a professional ag pilot.

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the applicant wants to pursue a career in agricultural aviation and how they would use NAAA’s “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship to further their education and training.

• A one-page résumé or list of activities detailing all agricultural and aviation experiences, education and training.

NAAA will award the recipients of the 2021 “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarships in December at the Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah. Last year NAAA awarded $5,000 scholarships to four young individuals who represent the future of ag aviation: Alexander Baumann of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Curtis Grimes of Garden City, Missouri, Benjamin Ramos of Yuma, Arizona, and Dabid Romero of Gooding, Idaho.

To learn more about the 2021 NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship, please review the application instructions at AgAviation.org/ scholarship. The application is available for download from the same scholarship webpage.

Please contact NAAA at (202) 546-5722 or information@agaviation.org for clarification about any of the application requirements.

While the applicant must be sponsored by an NAAA Operator member, NAAA membership is not a prerequisite for the person applying for the scholarship. Becoming an NAAA Associate member, however, is a great way for candidates to learn more about the industry and augment their training.

The deadline to apply for the 2021 “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship is Aug. 31.

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When a crisis strikes, the National Agricultural Aviation Association rises to meet it head-on.

When other industries were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAAA made sure the aerial application industry was deemed an “essential” business, clearing the way for you to conduct your needed and necessary services without delay.

Not only did NAAA make sure that crop input services like the ones aerial applicators provide were listed as essential, your national association successfully petitioned to extend expiration dates for flight medical, commercial pesticide applicator, and numerous other needed licenses to conduct aerial application services so the industry could keep running when government agency offices were shuttered. Aren’t you glad to have a wingman in Washington?

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Enter NAAA’s 2021 Support Scholarship Media Contest Attention, higher-education students: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete for a combined $3,000 in educational scholarships. The deadline for NAAA’s 2021 Support Scholarship Media Contest is Sept. 15. The NAAA Support Committee will award a $2,000 scholarship as the top prize, and Covington Aircraft Engines has generously agreed to sponsor a $1,000 scholarship.

The theme for this year’s contest is “What role does ag aviation play in producing a local commodity?” The scholarship is not restricted to pursuing a “flying career.” Any educational pursuit beyond high school (at any age) is eligible. The competition is open to anyone sponsored by an NAAA member. If you are an NAAA member (or

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become one by June 15), the Support Committee invites you to sponsor an individual in the 2021 Support Scholarship Media Contest.

Entrants must be a senior in high school or be registered in higher education by the fall semester of 2021. Previous winners are not eligible to compete. Submissions must be an essay of at least 1,500 words or a 5-minute multimedia presentation. Personal opinions are encouraged.

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Internet addiction disorder is a recent phenomenon, but it has been affecting a significant number of people in recent times. Considered worse than chemical dependence by psychologists and psychiatrists, this type of addiction can cause psychological, physical and social problems, among other things. However, studies regarding this type of disorder are very limited and are still under development. But there are already some tools and service centers for people who develop this type of addiction. As much as it seems something that affects only young people, dependence on a cell phone or staying connected is something that can affect the most varied types of people.

Despite reaching people of all ages, Internet addiction tends to affect the most anxious and prone to depression. According to some experts, the virtual world becomes an escape from reality. The problem is that it can become a cycle and further reduce chances of fitting properly into society. Internet use can distract the user from a difficult situation in real life to trying to compensate for low self-esteem, lack of social skills and even psychiatric disorders.

However, not everyone who spends a lot of time on the Internet is an addict. What characterizes the addiction is not necessarily the amount of hours, but the effect on the user. Digital addiction can cause a loss of work capacity, socialization or other type of impairment. The person starts to feel bad without the stimulus received from the Internet.

The expression “Internet addiction” was created in 1995 by Ivan Goldberg, but it was Kimberly Young who researched the subject the most and in 1996 proposed the first criteria for the diagnosis of

this condition. According to these criteria, anyone with the following symptoms was considered dependent on the Internet: • Excessive concern about the Internet • Need to increase the connected time (online) to have the same satisfaction • Display repeated efforts to decrease Internet usage time • Presence of irritability or depression • When the use of the Internet is restricted, it presents emotional lability • Stay connected longer than needed • Work and social relationships at risk from overuse • Lying to others about the amount of hours online • Listen to the phone ring or vibrate, even when turned off (phantom symptom) • The main symptoms of cell phone withdrawal are: anguish, existential emptiness (life seems to have no more meaning), despair, stress, irritability, nausea, tachycardia, sweating, muscle tension, panic, among other manifestations.

• Significant damage in important areas of life (academic, professional, social, family, financial or legal).

There is still no consensus on which criteria should or can be used universally. We usually value the presence of significant damage in the individual’s life (academic, social, family, etc.) as one of the main markers of this disorder. This approach, while not trying to explain the reason for the problematic use, allows the therapist greater freedom to formulate a diagnostic ➤

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understanding and a specific therapeutic plan for each patient.

Psychological assessment can, in addition to determining the real extent of the problem with games and social networks, understand the difficulties that the individual may be experiencing at this stage of life, better understand how relationships with friends and family are, assess aspects of personality and identify, or rule out other possible mental disorders (depression, social anxiety, attention deficit, among others) that may be contributing to the excessive use of technologies.

At the beginning of the evaluation, it is essential to establish a trustworthy, therapeutic alliance, which will serve as the basis for the therapy itself.

It is necessary to develop an environment in which the patient is listened to carefully and without judgment and that this information is treated in an absolutely confidential manner. The therapist needs to keep in mind that the patient may not be 100% motivated to change their internet usage pattern.

This should be respected in this situation and try to work to increase the patient’s motivation.

In the care of patients with very intense

symptoms and very little motivation for treatment, the participation of family members is a great help for the therapist to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.

In such cases, family therapy is more effective.

When a person recognizes their using the Internet is causing a lot of damage in their life and are motivated to modify their behavior, individual therapy is the most appropriate.

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Mabry I. Anderson An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation

The Move Westward — Chapter Three continued…

Entomologist Assists First liquid spraying of peach orchard by Independent Crop Dusters on the C-P-C Ranch, Wheatland, California, 1932.

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Robertson spent hundreds of man-hours working with this firm on an experimental, costfree basis. The trials and tribulations that went into this effort would fill a small volume. Independent Crop Dusters also established a very effective relationship with noted entomologist Frank B. Herbert, who strongly supported agricultural aviation and provided invaluable assistance in firmly establishing it in California.

Historical research of agricultural aviation makes it increasingly clear that Willows Flying Service at Willows, California, may very well be the oldest continuously operated ag flying firm in the world. Like many good ag flying firms, Willows Flying Service sprang from the intelligence and enthusiasm of a pioneer pilot imbued with flying

fever-in this case, Floyd “Speed” Nolta.

Along with his brother Dale, “Speed” Nolta officially organized this firm in 1928. “Speed” had been barnstorming sporadically since the end of World War I. According to Mrs. Dale Nolta, “All of the Noltas were airplane crazy!”

“Floyd,” she continued in a recent interview, “was probably the worst! He lied about his age about 1918 and managed to get himself inducted into the Army.

“His interest in airplanes and his knack for mechanics finally got him into the Army’s aviation branch and he learned to fly somewhere down in Texas in a Jenny. Floyd was a little too late for combat, but when his discharge came, he was still stricken with the flying bug.

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“After a restless year or two, he somehow acquired a plane and began barnstorming a little as a sideline to his profession as a mechanic. I really don’t know just what kind of plane this first one was, but later on he began acquiring other aircraft, among them a Travel-Air with a Hisso engine that he loved most dearly.”

Maintaining an airplane was an expensive hobby, so Floyd, aided by his brother Dale, began thinking along the lines of agricultural flying as early as 1927. Floyd, a mechanical genius, constructed and installed a 350-pound capacity canvas hopper for the Travel­ Air and did at least one or two experimental rice seeding jobs in 1927. ➤

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Seeding Rice by Air Within a span of approximately two years, the Nolta brothers had perfected their hopper system for the Travel-Air and were actively engaged in seeding rice. The official organization of Willows Flying Service in 1928 was the beginning of an effective campaign to introduce agricultural aviation to the many growers throughout this large rice and vegetable growing region.

Over the long term, they were successful. Rice growers desperately needed fast, efficient seeding.

The airplane provided it.

Rice seeding was a messy job, done with “wet” or sprouted rice, but the Noltas stuck with it.

Farmers desiring this service simply threw sacks of seed rice into irrigation ditches and let them lie there and soak until the seed was thoroughly saturated or even sprouted in some instances. The flying service then somehow hand-loaded this messy concoction into the 400-pound capacity hoppers and distributed it over already flooded fields.

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The Willows Flying Service business grew rapidly and its fleet increased, consisting mainly of Travel­Airs equipped with the more modem Wright J-4 and J-5 engines. Ag flying became more and more acceptable to the growers in the area. The orchardists and vegetable growers began utilizing the Noltas’ service.

As time passed, expansion continued to take place and a younger brother, Walter, better known as “Bus,” joined the firm. “Bus” never became an active ag pilot. Instead he handled sales and other business matters.

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Three Amigos in West Texas

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DIMMITT, TX — At the 2001 Texas Agricultural Aviation Association three ag pilot/operators received the District Four Award. This award typically goes to an individual who has done something “spectacular” within the industry, according to Patti Payne, who served on the awards committee. The significance of this award goes a lot further than its intentions, in that these three ag pilots have a uniqueness about them that in the past in this industry has been hard to find, but becoming more common in recent years.

When it comes to three ag operators based at the same public airport, working their aircraft

long hard hours, but yet willing to help the other without a single thought otherwise; Max Ellison/ Pro-Ag, Dudley Wooten/B&W Aerial Spray and Todd Hatla/Tidwell Spraying Service set a prime example. It wasn’t that many years ago, when the norm was competitors doing whatever possible to make life miserable for each other. Although, unfortunately, that may still be true in parts of the world, to the credit of the industry, times are changing with more and more ag operators posting a “truce”, helping their competitive neighbors.

However, with the “three amigos” of Dimmitt, Texas, this camaraderie has always been the norm.

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Max Ellison has been in business the longest in Dimmitt, Texas forming his company twenty-four years ago. Now he flies a single AT-402A powered by a PT6A-11AG. In 1982 Dud Wooten formed his company, now operating a single AT-502B powered by a PT6A-34AG. Then along came Todd 15 years ago, now operating a single 400-gallon Ayres Turbo Thrush powered by a PT6A-15AG. But these guys don’t need a fleet of ag aircraft. They are their own fleet! Each company is owned and operated separately. Each has its own customers and way of conducting business. However, each aircraft is pretty well matched with the way the spray systems are set up and the universal use of Del Norte GPS. “Heck, Dud here has a key to my hangar. He can get whatever he needs,” laughingly points out Max. “Dud, don’t buy any new tires”, Todd tells him. “I just got three sets in the other day.”

“Yea, but yours are recaps. And I bought three sets as well, but mine are new!”, Dud tells Todd. And Max is standing there, “I’ll just borrow yours Dud if I need a tire. I’d rather have a new one!” (Author’s comment: What I can’t understand is why between the three of them and six sets of 29/1100-10 tires no one thought to buy tubes! Dud had a pinched tube while I was there. Jason, Dud’s son, and I flew the Super Cub to Muleshoe to borrow a tube from neighbor Fred Locker!)

All kidding aside, these three guys work together like no other two or three or any number of ag operators I’ve seen. One finishes the day’s flying a little early, if needed begins jumping the wing of the one who hasn’t finished, washing the wind screen or fueling the aircraft. If one needs to be at a child’s ball game, either one of the other two will fly his work.

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but over the years, one can’t tell the difference.

Most of the work on the high plains of Dimmitt, Texas (3,883 MSL) is cotton spraying. More specifically, boll weevil eradication flying, 80,000 acres worth. This is the third year for the program and even with the three Dimmitt companies bidding contracts together, they need to call in other operators to help them. Outside of the boll weevil work, there is the regular cotton spraying, milo, wheat, soybeans, peanuts and what is left of the small amount of corn planted. More growers are leaving corn and planting cotton.

The season gets started in June pretty much full bore. Although, wheat work will start earlier in the year. Once the first frost arrives in late October, another season comes to an end. The summers are hot, high density altitude flying with humidities often as low as 20%. This means the majority of the flying must be done in the morning, before conditions dictate stopping. Summer insecticide applications are made at one quart to three pints total volume in cotton seed oil as a carrier.

Flying in northwest Texas “ain’t” so bad. The density altitude may make that aircraft dog in the turns. But, the farmers are good pay for the most part. However, now there is a little complaining amongst the three Dimmitt ag pilots, the farmers are cutting up the fields, reducing the spray runs from when in the old days’ mile-long section runs to flying long and short runs created by center pivot irrigation systems. (Yea, right! And, at a quart to the acre!)

You’d think with such good runs (except for the short side of the pivot), nothing for miles to run in to, that this would be the best flying on the planet; except for irrigation stand pipes. They are

out there, in those huge irrigated cotton fields, just ask Max. Last year, obviously thinking about something else, Max’s AT-402A smacked a stand pipe almost dead center of the leading edge of the right wing, at a 140 mph. The impact drove the stand pipe to the spar before breaking off, inducing a tremendous amount of yaw for the aircraft. Max pulled up, added power, but knew he couldn’t keep the Air Tractor going.

Now, who do you think he called? That’s right, his competitors. What could have been his last words on his way into an emergency landing in a cotton field, he’s talking over the radio to his competitors. That’s right, they share the same radio frequency. No secrets between these guys.

To make a long story short, Max landed safely, but the aircraft was going to be grounded for some time and the season was hot and heavy. Larry Neal, northwest Texas Air Tractor dealer, came to the rescue with a brand new AT-402A that was scheduled for South American delivery. Instead, Max bought it and was working it the next day.

In closing, it is interesting to note, anybody in business could learn from the examples set by these three friends/competitors. Only thing is, it won’t be three for much longer. Actually, it is four beginning with this season. Jason Wooten, Dud’s 22-year old son, starts flying with B&W Aerial Spray in a 1976 Ag Cat. Dud has been teaching his son how to spray in their Super Cub. Having just passed his commercial checkride the weekend before my visit, Jason and I went for a ride in the Super Cub. He’ll do just fine, and he has the same attitude as his dad and “Uncles Todd and Max”!

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Contract management is the set of techniques, processes and functions that allow you to manage contracts in a company, from the preparation of the first proposal to the execution. Every organization needs to deal with contracts, which are basically agreements signed between two or more individuals or legal entities that establish rights and commitments between the parties.

In the case of a company that provides recurring services, contracts are closed directly with customers, but it is also necessary to hire suppliers, partners and other entities. Therefore, every business needs to apply contract management to ensure that agreements are fulfilled, services are provided correctly and deadlines are obeyed. This management should cover each of the stages of the life cycle of a contract, ranging from request to termination or renewal.

It is possible to keep hiring up to date, avoid errors and optimize business processes. Objectives of contract management are to ensure compliance with the terms and clauses of all contracts, streamline contractual procedures in the company, monitor all stages of the life cycle of contracts, manage the storage and history of contracts, control expiration dates, renewing contracts (including, to optimize sales strategies), identifying the need for addenda and contractual amendments and promoting communication between the parties. During all phases of the contract, the responsible manager must ensure that the signed conditions are fulfilled and/or modified when necessary, avoiding errors, inconveniences, delays and other problems that may harm the company’s relationship with its partners and customers.

Contract management is essential for companies of all sizes that deal with this type of instrument, as it ensures that the agreements are fulfilled and both parties are satisfied with the negotiation.

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The greater the flow of company contracts, the more important this management work is, as missed deadlines and inconsistencies with clauses are common problems when there are many documents to control.

The life cycle of each contract is formed by the phases of pre-contracting, contracting and postcontracting and different stages for each of these.

The first stage of a contract’s life cycle is planning, which determines the object of the agreement and its conditions. The document can be created at the request of a customer, the company’s purchasing department, a supplier, or any other situation that requires a written business agreement. In this beginning, the clauses, objectives, risks, sanctions, rights and obligations of the parties are defined, as well as the deadlines. In larger companies, it is common to have a position dedicated to collecting information and drafting contracts. In the smaller ones, this task can be delegated to the legal, financial, commercial or the entrepreneur himself.

The second stage with all the conditions defined, the contract begins to be drawn up at the writing stage. The company can use a template or use the legal department (or external legal services) to write the document from scratch. When the flow of contracts is high, it is possible to reproduce the same models and use patterns to speed up the creation. Anyway, this initial text is just a draft, as the contract must still pass approval and review to be validated.

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it is decisive for the contract, as it is when the parties analyze the conditions and reach a definitive agreement. For example, in a service provision contract, the client receives the previous version of the document and has a deadline to analyze each of the clauses in detail, as well as their deadlines and execution schedule. Then, company and client can discuss the contractual determinations to reach the best agreement for both parties.

Depending on the details of the contract, the process can be time-consuming and several clauses can be changed between concessions and requirements of each party. At this point, it is important that the company has an efficient communication channel to streamline the negotiation and reach the final version of the document as soon as possible - after all, time is money.

The fourth stage, approval and review, is when the parties reach a final agreement and the contract is approved and reviewed. For this, it is important that the document goes through the legal sector again to ensure that there is no legal loophole, inconsistency or irregularity with the clauses. With the signature of the parties, the contract is officially approved and becomes legally valid.

The fifth stage is the execution of the signed contract, which varies according to the agreed conditions and details. If an agricultural aviation company works with a subscription model, the contract can provide for the delivery of services during the season, making its management more complex. In that case, the company must closely monitor the execution process and ensure that all clauses are complied with by all parties.

The sixth stage is the retention where contracts with legal and fiscal validity must be stored safely for future consultations soon after the signatures. In the case of long-term contracts, it is even more important to have easy access to the document to review its clauses at any time. But, even if the agreement has already been closed, it is still important to keep the document as evidence of the negotiation. For the company, maintaining a contract file is essential to understand the history of services, consult past negotiations and protect yourself in case of legal proceedings.

In the seventh stage, reviews and additions, it is not uncommon for contracts to be changed during their execution phase, as new demands arise along the way. Fortunately, they are dynamic instruments that can receive corrections and changes and addendums (content additions) at any time.

Remember, it is necessary to make the changes and attach them to the original document.

The eighth stage is the closure or renewal of the contract, when the agreed expiration date arrives, the contract is terminated or renewed, according to specifications of the contract. For service providers like ag operators, it is a decisive moment to achieve renewal and retain customer loyalty for yet another season. In other cases, the contract can simply be terminated and archived, as long as all the clauses have been B 24 | agairupdate.com

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The ninth stage is for post-contract performance analysis.

It is important to analyze the performance of contracts to understand which points can be improved and if there are flaws in the process of elaboration, execution and closure. This step is part of good business practices and allows continuous improvement of the life cycle of contracts, seeking maximum efficiency and productivity.

Technology through digital devices is the most efficient way to implement contract management. Today, there are ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software with exclusive modules for managing online contracts, in addition to facilities such as electronic signature (digital certificate) and digital document sharing. With these technologies, you can concentrate all contracts in a single system and can easily monitor their terms and conditions, in addition to having instant access to any document.

If you become confused between dates and clauses, it’s time to use an intelligent system to manage your contracts. With certain online management platforms, you can manage all your service contracts in a single environment with much more agility and productivity. These systems allow you to monitor the contracting process from the commercial proposal to the receipt, providing a complete view of orders under negotiation and agreements already closed. In addition, contracts are integrated with customer and financial records, making clear the performance of sales and the generation of profit for your agricultural aero company. The module can also serve to manage administrative contracts with suppliers and partners, helping to control deadlines and forecast demands. In addition, you can still manage fees and discounts to improve customer loyalty and have full control over previous negotiations. So, now are you convinced about the importance of contract management?

Rafael Corrêa da Costa, Cuiabá Brazil, Bachelor of Aeronautical Science, Post-graduate degree in operational safety 13 years experience as an executive and agricultural pilot. Ten years as an operational security manager for ANAC (Brazilian FAA).

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“For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation” (Galatians 6:15). Salvation into God’s heaven is based totally on a person’s faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Being born again by the Holy Spirit of God and becoming a new creature in Christ Jesus (John 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17); that’s what really counts. “If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). Religious liturgies, religious rituals, and other religious acts have no power to get a person into God’s heaven. And these religious works have no power to fight the desires of our sinful flesh (Colossians 2:23). Christians are told to do good works (Ephesians 2:10): but to do our works to be seen by other people is a serious sin against God. Religious rituals can be done with no heart desire to serve the Lord. These religious works are often superficial and do not come from the Holy Spirit. Unbelievers and ungodly people can learn how to practice these religious rituals with a false sincerity. It’s easy to go to church and say and do all the right things, but with no inner regard for wanting to serve God. Jesus said of the Pharisees, “They love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others…You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness” (Matthew 6:5, 23:27-28).

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going to go up in a puff of smoke, because so much of what we do is out of a wrong motivation. Paul said that our works will be shown for what they really are, because when our works are judged, God’s righteous judgement will test the quality of each person’s works by fire. Some of Christian’s works will survive God’s test of fire and they will receive their reward. Some Christian’s works will be burned up, but the person will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames (1 Corinthians 3:11-15). There are those who will say to God, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?” But Jesus tells them, “I never knew you. Away from Me, you evildoers!”

(Matthew 7:22-23).

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad” (2 Corinthians 5:10). Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men that when they see your good works they will glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). We’re to do our works and service for Jesus Christ in such a way that they bring glory and honor to God, and not to ourself. Don’t seek the honor of man, don’t seek the praise of man; don’t seek the glory of man, but seek to bring glory and honor to God and Jesus Christ! God said, “I am the Lord, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another, nor My praise to carved images” (Isaiah 42:8).

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become righteous before God by our works, we end up being self-righteous hypocrites, and often try to lift ourself up by putting other people down. Self-righteousness is always based on self-promotion and envy. If we have kept all of the Old Testament laws perfectly, then we could say, “Look God, I have lived a perfect life!” But we cannot say that because we’re all natural born sinners, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23), “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it” (James 2:10).

Jesus tells us about the Pharisee who prayed, “God, I thank You that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.” But the tax collector would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Then Jesus said, “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 18:9-14).

The Bible says, “For if we will judge ourselves we will not be judged…Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith” (1 Corinthians 11:31, 2 Corinthians 13:5). Jesus said, “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:1). If we’re doing our works to receive honor from other people we’re acting like the religious rulers who believed on Jesus but were afraid to confess Him because they were afraid they would be put out of the synagogue, “For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God” (John 12:42-43).

God says, “I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings” (Jeremiah 17:10). David wrote, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139:23-24). “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You”(Isaiah 26:3). Peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ, or a life filled with struggles and anxiety.

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“Agricultural aviators perform applications on 28% of cropland nationwide, and their work cannot be delayed because of an unidentified UAS not yielding to them, as is required by law.”

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NAAA recommends that UAS operators: • Equip drones with tracking technology, such as ADS-B In, so you will know ADS-B Out equipped manned aircraft positions.

• Get certified and well-trained in operating a UAV. • Contact local agricultural aviation operations before flying by consulting AgAviation.org/findapplicator.

• Equip UAVs with visible strobe lights and high visibility marking.

• Give the right-of-way to a manned aircraft.

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In a test conducted by the Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association and other stakeholders, including manned and unmanned aircraft organizations, and the state of Colorado, no pilot operating a manned aircraft could continuously visually track a 28-inch-wide drone when flying at regular speeds. While they might be spotted for a second, UAVs are not constantly visible to pilots,

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At this moment especially, when we’re all depending on the continued safe, affordable and abundant supply of food, fiber and bioenergy, don’t forget our nation’s agricultural aviators are working in the skies to help farmers produce it. If you’re going to fly a UAV this summer, please be responsible and do everything you can to avoid agricultural aircraft. Learn more at AgAviation. org/uavsafetycampaign, Knowbeforeyoufly.org and ThinkBeforeYouLaunch.org.

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Robert Franklin “Frank” Bledsoe, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and devoted friends. Services were held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Perry.

A Visitation to express love and support for his family and friends was held at 1:00 p.m., and the Service began at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Jamie Powell officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to one of the many organizations that were dear to Frank including Perry FFA, 1307 North Ave, Perry, GA 31069 or Friends of Perry Animal Shelter (FOPAS), 204 Kellwood Dr, Perry, GA 31069 or The Westfield School, 2005 US Hwy 41 South, Perry, GA 31069 or Houston County 4-H, 801 Main St, Perry, GA 31069.

Frank was born in Vienna to the late Sidney Samuel Bledsoe, Sr. and Eleanor Lucille Wood Bledsoe. From the time he could walk, Frank was right behind his father and brothers on the family farm, learning the trade and soaking in every bit of information he would need for his future as a lifetime farmer. Frank learned and enjoyed raising and showing cattle each year for his FFA project.

He was a graduate of Vienna High School’s Class of 1965. He continued his education at the University of Georgia, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, actively participating as a member of Alpha Gamma Rho, Block & Bridle, and the Ag Honor Society. While there, Frank learned to fly small planes, and his love for flying began.

Upon graduation from college, he proudly served our country in the U. S. Army Reserves, joining the 421st QM Company in Ft. Valley. He attended Jump School at Ft. Benning with his Company and earned his Jump Wings after surviving the notorious “Jump Week.” He attended Marigold Flying Service in Mississippi, where he received his pilot’s license, and returned home to Perry, where he began Houston Crop Service, dusting crops for many farmer friends around the state. He continued his work on the family farm, and his love for agriculture led him to begin acquiring property in and around Middle Georgia, primarily in Dooly, Macon, and Houston counties, eventually growing his own farming operation to what it is today.

Frank joined the American Agriculture Movement in 1978 and went on strike with thousands of other farmers across the country.

Eventually, he drove his tractor with an extensive group of passionate farmers from Georgia all the way to Washington, D.C., up the steps of the U. S. Capitol in the nation’s most famous “Tractorcade.”

They were determined for lawmakers to give “100% Parity” to farmers, and just a few short months later, the government agreed to some of their demands, and the farmers began working again.

As a farmer of corn, soybeans, pecans, peanuts, and cotton, Frank eventually acquired Tri-Co Peanut and Gin, allowing him to be a part of the process and assist in selling the precious crops that he and other farmers harvested each season. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in ➤

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Through the years, Frank has been a member of and involved with numerous organizations including Georgia Pecan Association, Staplcotn, Southeast Cotton Growers Association, Southeast Cotton Ginners Association, Peanut Growers Association, Pecan Growers Association, Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Georgia Agriculture Aviation Association, and National Agriculture Aviation Association.

He was a true humanitarian, often helping others without them even knowing it. He was a huge supporter of The Westfield School, Perry FFA, Houston County 4-H, and the youth programs at First Baptist Church of Perry. Frank enjoyed researching and collecting antique tractors, sponsoring, supporting, and participating in the annual Antique Tractor Show at GA National Fairgrounds. Frank was also a conservationist, offering his knowledge and support to Ocmulgee River Conservation and Flint River Conservation.

Frank Bledsoe became a legend in his own time throughout his life’s works and accomplishments, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, strong work

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ethic, generosity, kindness, and love. He didn’t say much, but when he spoke, people listened.

And those who knew him, knew that what he said would be meaningful. His dry, witty humor was often revealed when least expected.

Left to cherish the memories they made with Frank are his brother and sister-in-law, Sidney, Jr. and Peggy Bledsoe of Henderson; his brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Janice Bledsoe of Hawkinsville; his sister-in-law, Wanda Jordan; his nephews, Blake Bledsoe (Whitney), Bryant Bledsoe (Jamie), and Mack Jordan; his nieces, Becky Bledsoe Sapp (Robert), Juli Tankersley (Hank), Laurel Musselwhite (Keith), and Jamie Montgomery (Ted); his great-nephews, Bryan Bledsoe, Rhodes Bledsoe, Shepherd Bledsoe, and Lawson Bledsoe, Randy Sapp and Tyler Sapp; his great-nieces, Ry Bledsoe, Baker Bledsoe, and Lanier Bledsoe; Allison Halford (Frank’s fishing buddy) and her husband, Hamilton; Audrey Evans and Evans Campbell.

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National Agricultural Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame

JAMES L. MAXWELL Benoit, Mississippi Inducted — 1992 Promoted attaching seat belts and harnesses to aircraft; National Agricultural Aviation Association President’s Citation 1972, NAAA Outstanding Service award 1974; NAAA Vice-President 1974; NAAA President 1975, Agrinaut award 1981.

James L. Maxwell’s list of achievements in agricultural aviation is long. In 1961 he was instrumental with working with the FAA for the attachment of seat belts and shoulder harnesses to the airframe of aircraft. In 1970 he introduced the agricultural aviation industry to the halls of Congress through the offices of Senators Eastland and Bowen.

He received the NAAA Presidential Award in 1972 for this effort.

In 1971 Maxwell convinced the then called National Aerial Applicators Association, they should align themselves more with agriculture resulting in the name change to National Agricultural Aviation Association.

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introduced Senator Robert Crook to all 50 states to correct inequities in Workmans Compensation regs.

Maxwell served on the Advisory Committee for the Federal Energy Office in 1974, thus obtaining 100% of current needs of aviation fuel for ag aviation, before it was granted to agriculture.

During his tenure as NAAA president in 1975, he moved the offices of the NAAA to Washington, DC. , while still serving Mississippi on its Advisory Committee for certification of aerial applicators.

Also, during this time, Maxwell was appointed to the committee responsible for locating a site for the NAAHOF museum; eventually in 1981 serving on the Foundation Board of the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum and National Agricultural Aviation Museum.

Maxwell was involved in an exchange agreement with the USSR and the USA in 1975 and 1976 simply named Item 6 Ag Aviation. In 1976 he received FAA’s Excellence of Performance Award.

In 1977 Maxwell formed NAAA’s PAC and received MsAAA’s Distinguished Service Award. Mississippi AAA further recognized James Maxwell in 1982 with its E.O. Champion “Operator of the Year” Award and again in 1983 with its Cy Emery Award.

Maxwell is noted and credited as a founder of the National Agricultural Aviation “Hall of Fame” and was responsible for the original financial aid for its formation.

NAAHOF Inductees is a series of articles featuring the inductees to the National Agricultural Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame. Although some of the information is limited, including in some cases unknown induction years, it is the best compilation available from The National Agricultural Aviation Museum, the NAAHOF Nominations Board of Directors, the NAA Museum Board of Directors and Mabry Anderson’s book, Low and Slow.

Each month AgAir Update will feature one or more individuals honored in the National Agricultural Aviation’s Hall of Fame, how many, depending on the information available about the individual. Enjoy reading about the history and the history makers of ag aviation.

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Dorothy Smith Kimmel — 1932-2021

In 2014 the Mississippi Ag Aviation Association renamed the Woman of the Year award to be known as the Dorothy Kimmel Woman of the Year award.

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Dorothy Mae Smith Kimmel was born on October 15, 1932 in the community of Skuna Bottom, Mississippi, near the town of Houlka, and passed away quietly in her sleep on March 30, 2021. She is survived by her beloved sister Ethelene Keck of Gastonia, NC; 4 sons, William L. Kimmel (Edra) of Flowood, MS; Richard L. Kimmel (Terri), Greenwood, MS; Mark A. Kimmel (Kay) Greenwood, MS; and Frank S. Kimmel III (Courtney) Greenwood, MS; along with 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Loyd Smith and Annie Mae Smith (McKnight) and one son Stephen Claude Spratlin.

During her life, Dorothy was beloved by all who knew her and was respected by everyone who did business with her. She treated everyone with grace and respect and never met a stranger. One of Dorothy’s friends once said that when she died, they would need “one casket for her body and another one for her heart”. No truer words were ever spoken for a woman that loved her family, friends and customers all the days of her life.

Dorothy graduated from Houlka High School in 1950 and played Basketball for 1 year at East Mississippi Jr. College. In summer of 1950 she finished in the top 10 of the Miss Hospitality pageant held in Biloxi Mississippi, which was a qualifying competition for the Miss America pageant. After living for a period of time in Georgia, she moved back to her hometown of Houlka, MS, and in 1966 married the late, F. Stewart Kimmel, Jr., and settled in Houston, MS. In 1972 she started Kimmel Aviation Underwriters to place insurance coverage for Agricultural Aircraft.

In 1977 the family moved to Greenwood, MS where the business continues operating to this

day. The company was later incorporated in 1979 as Kimmel Aviation Insurance Agency, Inc. and grew to be known worldwide as the leader in Ag Aviation Insurance, in large part due to Dorothy’s work ethic, love of people, love of flying and the desire to “take care of” everyone she knew.

During her 43 years in the industry, Dorothy served as president of the Women of the Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association (MAAA) and President of the Women of the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA). Over the years, Dorothy received numerous industry awards including but not limited to MAAA Outstanding Service Award, Lee Abide Award (MAAA), Arkansas Agricultural Aviation Association Distinguished Service Award, and the MAAA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award. In 2014 the Mississippi Ag Aviation Association renamed the Woman of the Year award to be known as the Dorothy Kimmel Woman of the Year award. Each recipient since 2014 has coveted the award as an honor and testament to her legacy of leadership.

A visitation was be held on Tuesday April 6th at the North Greenwood Baptist Church from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Sanctuary. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Verona, MS. Greenwood Delta Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made in honor of Dorothy Kimmel to one of the following organizations.

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1974 Ag Cat G164A with 8829.9 total time, 2800.9 since Hershey rebuild. Pratt and Whitney Geared 1340 1241.9 SMOH. Hamilton Standard 23D40 3 blade hydrostatic propeller. Aircraft features sealed cockpit, metal wings with Hershey tips, 335 gallon hopper, 115 gallon fuel system with bottom load port, stainless steel belly and booms, and aluminum spreader. Equipped with a SATLOC M3 touch screen, smoker and flagger. $85,000 Aircraft is located at KHSG, Thermopolis, WY. Please call Steve at 307-277-3822 or Nathan at 307-921-8579

Your choice out of three 400 Gallon Super B Ag Cats. Only looking to sell one at the moment but all are well maintained and always hangared northern airplanes. They aren’t exactly alike though, so look at each photo for better details. All Garrett powered (2 have Super 1’s & one is a -1), 400 Gallon Hoppers, SS Booms, Swathmaster Spreaders, All Metal Wings, Cockpit Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Automatic Flagman. These airplanes are all working, so the times are subject to change. $284,500 Message for more info or call 541-969-2062.

Ag Cats In Progress - S/N 526B S&R TPE331-Turbo FatCat 500-gal. 126fuel, Hi&Heavy, TST, 41” TL DAF, your E&P, $225K. S/N 566B AgJet TPE331-Turbo SB 400-gal, 120-fuel, Hi&Heavy, TST, 38” TL DAF, your E&P, $345K. S/N 349B Mills PT6-Turbo Std B-350-gal, 115-fuel, St. Gap, TST. All Look/Perform Like New! 870-8862418/2489F 759-1692 Cell frank. kelley@ag-cat.com AgCat Sales/Service since 1971

1977 450B Ag Cat, High time everything, needs TLC, ready to work. $35,000 OBO. Email joecropduster@ hotmail.com for more information.

Better’n NEW 450 Ag Cat! Total “Ground-up” Restoration! Loads of Up-Grades. “B” Cabin, hopper, 67 fuel, TL Gate, Fly Tips, More. Best “450” performer EVER! Ready for another 50-years of SAFE, Reliable, Profitable Service. Worth $185K, will consider fair offer. frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 870886-2418/2489F 759-1692 Cell. Ag cat Sales/Service since 1971.

1975 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, AFTT 5678, Engine & Prop TT 302. $100,000 Call Boyd at 406-388-4497 or 406-580-9909

1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges. $250K out of annual or $280K with annual. Call 509-5208267

1976 Grumman Ag Cat G164A, TTAF 8689, Engine & Prop TT 0. $115,000 Call Boyd at 406-388-4497 or 406-580-9909 Export Special: G164A+, Fresh repair w/factory jigged fuselage, New 335-Hopper, Ext’d/Metal Wings, 80-fuel, 24V w/Strobes, E-Servo, TWL, Hybrid Combo, Ready for 1000 hr. service-run. Your R985/R1340 E&P. $69K Includes CofaW4E, your container or flyaway. AgCat Sales/ Services since 1971, 870-8862418/2489 Fax, 870-759-1692 Cell. frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Special “Pair” Pricing for (2) Fresh Super A+600 Queen Cats. 350 Hopper, H-V TLand Combos, 80-Fuel, B-Cabins, TST, Zero AF & E&P! Buy smart, fly safe, do better work! Bank on 4-wings! Ag Cat Sales and Service since 1971. 870-2418/2489F frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

G164B Ag Cat - 14000+ TT, Garrett Dash 1, 4813 since overhaul, 1173 SHOT, total cycles 3609, lots of cycles remaining on wheels.

Good cool running cool starting Garrett, 80 gal fuel, cold air, new windshield, April 2020 annual. Working hard right now. A hard working, easy to fly standard B Model, good low time prop. $135K 870-926-7165

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1972 G-164A AG CAT EXWING! Fresh annual, TTAF: 8220, PW R-985A-14B enrolled in on-condition program, Engine TSMOH:1027.5, Hamilton Standard 2D30-301 TSMOH: 0, Hershey locking tailwheel, C/W single point refueling, Mode C Xponder, VHF comm, GPS, Pump and one set of booms. New tires all around, New brakes and fresh overhaul on prop! $73,000 USD. Call Bruce at 306-6287606

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Aircraft - Air Tractor AT-301 1986 AT-301, R-1340 geared engine, 600 hrs since Covington OH, Bantam GPS, CP’s, $75K no trade. Farm Air Inc. Call 877-715-8476

1984 AT-301, N3167P, TTAF 5879.6, Tack Time 382.1, ESMOH 999.6, Metal Tail, 3 Blade Hydromatic, Geared 1340 Engine, Weather Aero Fan/Crop Hawk, Lowered Booms, GPS, Includes spreader but plane has never had a spreader on it. $89,000 Call Nick Herzog at 701371-7329

1981 AT-301, N2367C, TTAF: 15734, Wings: Zero time, Pratt and Whitney: Model R-1340-S3H1-G, TTE: 10353, SMOH: 128, Prop: 3Blade Hydromatic, TSOH: Zero. $125,000 Call Doug Thiel at 559665-7830

1981 AT-301A, 11,430 TTSN, 851 SMOH, 851 SPOH Tulsa R-1340-61 Geared Engine. Really Nice & Ready to Work! 23D40 Prop w/7005A blades, Collins AC, EGT Bosch Mags, Lane Fan/Brake, 29X11 Tires, 38” Gate, New Throttle Quad, SATLOC M3 w/upgraded lightbar, 40 CP-09s w/AFS valves, SSF Latches 3 Gal, Smoker, All Metal Tall Tail w/ SL196 (no AD!) Turn Windows, Tinted Glass, Com Radio, Dig Tach, CropHawk, 7B John Herr Refurbed Hopper & Door ATS, VGs, Spreader, 126 Gal Fuel, Hangared. Great Starter or Transition! Economical Fill-In! $80K Make Me an Offer! Call Bunker at 307-331-9147

AT-400 AT-400, PT6A-15AG, Bantam GPS/ flow/G4 screen, CP’s, Zee Air/heat, fresh hot. $325K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

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AT-401

1992 AT-401, TTAF 7176, TSO engine/prop 355 hrs, P&W 1340, Younkin overhaul, 12D40 prop, San Antonio Prop overhaul, VG’s, SATLOC, Nav com with transponder, Collins AC, zero time spare prop available. Clean, good flying airplane. Call Charles 210601-1707

1993 AT-401-0898, 5684 AFTT, P&W R1340-AN1, 1018 SMOH by Covington, 22D40 Prop w/6533A-12 Blades, Air Conditioner, Smoker, W/S Washer, Chip Detector, Cold Air Intake, Business Band and Comm Radios, SATLOC M3 Touchscreen w/IntelliFlow, 126 Gallons Fuel w/Single Point, Lane Fan/Brake, SS Booms, 10,757 Hour Spar, Clean Northern Airplane $159K 406-768-7400

AT-402

2012 AT-402B, Rinse tank, 230gal fuel tanks, center point fuel, smoker, A/C, always hangared, clean!

TTAF 2341.5. 0.0 since hot section, 2341.5 - TT PROP, Contact Darryl Riddell at South Delta Aviation, Inc. $625,000 Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

1991 AT-402 PT6A-34, N4549V, 9654 TTAF, 487 SHOT, TTE 13957, 7762 hours remaining on wing spars, new paint on fuselage and tail surfaces at last annual, SS camlocs installed at last annual, side load fuel, load hawg for hopper, LED nose lights, AERO LED Nav lights. $350,000 318341-2008 Get Serious About Selling Classifieds 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

AT-502

AT-602

2014 AT-502B, N520SD, 502B-2956, TTAF 1085.4 hours, PT6A34AG, TTE 1085.4, SHOT 0.0, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, TT 1218.0, SOH 0.0. Annual inspection due: 4-1-2022, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9800 hours, 0.0 hours since prop strike inspection by R. T. Turbines. Equipment: Air conditioner, Bleed air heat, Ram air inlet, V.G’s, Smoker, Single point fuel, 38” gate, Lane fan and brake, Stainless steel booms, Ag-Nav Platinum with flow control and 3 way valve, MVP-50T, GMA-340 audio panel, SL-40 comm, GTX-327 transponder. $765,000 Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479935-4891 / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1997 AT-602, s/n: 602-0425, TT: 8,188.8 hrs.,290 Gal Fuel Capacity, Single Point Fueling, P&W PTGA-65AG, Gas Generator Light O/H c/w at 5289.9, Gear Box Light O/H c/w at 5526.6, CT Blade Insp. c/w at 7424.0, Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, s/n: EVA2770, TSO: 2662.2 hrs., Overhaul: 12/01/09, G4 SATLOC, EAI Digital Volt AMP Indicator, Laser Altimeter, Wired for Business Band Radio, Crop Hawk, Smoker, DAVCOM Digital OAT Indicator. $525K 309-726-1311

1991 AT-502 - Serial number 5020133 with 9960 TTSN, PT6A-34AG 14683 TTSN, 7590 remaining on spars, 38” gate, VG’s, 170 fuel, Reabe hopper gauge, CP’s, new hopper, cool start, night lights, S.P. fuel, new annual. $290K, Call 309-759-4646

2010 AT-602, PT6-60, 6100 TT, IRAN prop, replaced PT starter and governor number 6 bearing October 2019 and HSI, new CT blades and segments and bleed air valve 700 hrs (clean). Wings scheduled to be done 12/21. Price reduced to $410K Call 662-645-8790

1997 AT-502B, 3800 AFTT, 0--since Covington light OH, SATLOC, CP’s, new annual, For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

1992 AT-502, N1532B, TTAF 9792.3, PT6A-15AG TTE 11,407.01, 0.0 SHSI by Prime Turbines.

Annual inspection due 3/1/2020, SATLOC Bantam w/Flow Control, Wingman, Like New Hopper, New panels, paint and cam locks, Wings due at 17,798.9 hours, New Main Gear less than 200 hours, 164 gal fuel, Stainless Booms w/CP-09-3E. For price call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

2011 AT-602, N2003J, 65AG, 3290.7 TT, fresh annual, G4/flow control, 10” hydraulic gate/ Vonderan controller, fast start, single point fuel, Wingman, 10 vane Transland spreader, spray booms w/CP03, 216 gal. fuel tank, drop booms, dual bottom load, smoker, elec fan brake.

HSI 2144.6. One owner since new, great history & maintenance record, hangared. Call 870-263-1300 or 870-489-2855 (text). fbfsllc@gmail. com $650K

Parting Out 1990 AT-502 -34 Engine & Prop. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559.686-7401

1997 AT-602, N602LA, PT6A45A, 9,370 total aircraft time, air conditioner, smoker, Lane fan and brake, Bantam w/Intelliflow. 3,500 hours since Light Engine Overhaul, 1650 Since Prop Overhaul, 3,500 hours remaining on spars. Stainless booms, Reabe Hopper and Pressure Gauge. No damage history. $275,000 Larry 956-330-7119

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2007 AT-602, N602TA, -65AG, 5698 TTAE, SATLOC G4 w/IntelliFlow II, L7 Light bar, Hatfield Fuel, 292 gal fuel, AC & Bleed Air Heat, Smoker, Flagger, AmSafe Airbag Restraint, STORM Cutters, ADSB In/Out Garmin Aera 660/GTX350, Transland Rt Boom Shut Off with Internal Belly, Comm, VHF, UHF, AM/FM, Lane Fan w/ big brake. Call 620-339-9161

2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008.

5550 hr since rebuild.

Fresh annual. Flow Control.

Large size propeller N11276N5, 800 since new hub & blades, Bantam w/G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Wash out system. Manual tail wheel lock. SS Fasteners. New paint on leading edges.

Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights.

Night flight package. Factory air intake.

Off set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. Price reduced to $295K As is. For sale or lease. 501-516-6156 AT-602, Complete solid airframe less engine/prop. -65 engine mount, 11,000 AFTT, 1600 remaining on spar. $65,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

2012 AT-602, N2061L, Tac reading 3686.6 hrs, TTAE 3686.6 hrs, annual inspection date - new at sale, no damage history.

PT6A-60AG, SN PCE-RGO179, TT 3686.6 hrs, H.S.I. new, Starter Gen. 0 hrs SMOH. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, SN EVA3161, TT 3686.6 hours, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, comm radio, Transponder, Lane fan & brake, smoker, s/s T/W deflector, factory heat & air, drop booms, low time landing gear, 0 time FCU and HP fuel pump.

Ready to Spray. $625K Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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AT-802

1997 AT-802A -65 Serial #802A-0038, Fresh Annual Jan 2021, 10022.6 TT, SATLOC Intellistar, WINGMAN, Smoker, Transland Swathmaster Spreader, Stainless Booms, 3” Spray system, Pump, Lane electric brake, Side load fuel. $615,000 Call Britt at 870-2554873

2004 AT-802A -67, One Owner, Always Hangared, TTAE 5526, Fresh Annual, Wingman, Drop Booms, 10” Hyd Gate, Dual Load Valves, Single Point Fuel, VG’s Smoker, SATLOC w/ Flow Control, Stratus Transponder w/ ADSB in/out, Par 200B Radio, Radio Panel, LED Strobes & Nose Lights. $750,000 Call Farm Air Corp 870886-5316.

2000 AT-802A, N804DG (Tanker 856), TTAF 8400, PT6A-67AG TTE 9030, TSOH 123, TSHSI 123 Done 5/30/19 by Airforce Turbine Service, Hartzell HC-B5MA3D/11691N w/new blades, 158 hrs.

SPOH, New Garmin radio package, New paint, Extensive rebuild in Sept.

2018 w/8236 hrs. TT. See spec sheet for complete rebuild list. $795K Call 409-656-5998

2001 AT-802 -67AG, TT 4990, Engine SMOH 1369 Fresh Hot Section, Prop 148 SNEW, TDFM 138, KY196A, KY 196A, Garmin 345 ADSB, Fresh Paint in 2019, Hatfield Fire Gate or available with 10” Transland and booms. $925K Call 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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2016 AT-802A, N805KP, PT6A-65AG Available September 2021. Approx.

3600 Hours TT, 10” Hydraulic Gate, SATLOC G4 W/Flow Control, Wingman, LED Pulse Lights, PS Engineering PAR 200B Audio Panel/Com, Garmin GTX345 ADSB in/ out, Garmin 796 for displaying traffic and weather, New CT Blades at 2390 Hours TT, New Landing Gear at 3000 Hours TT. Will be sold with Extensive Fresh Annual and Hot Section. $980K Contact Steve at Ag Air Aircraft 870236-0146 steve.agairaircraft@gmail. com

1998 AT-802A, N5094H, TTAE 12152.6, PT6A65AG, Hartzell Propeller 2000.0 SPOH, Reabe digital hopper quantity & spray boom pressure, E-TEC Inc. fast start system, Comm radio, Hemisphere G4 GPS, Right side boom shut off, Smoker, Hydraulic gate A/C, Wipaire vortex generators, Wingman, Annual 1/10/21. See spec sheet for details.

Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

2003 AT-802A. TTAF: 6857.6, 232.2 SHOT, G4 SATLOC w/flow control, Wingman, Hydraulic Gate, PMA 4000 Intercom. Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65AG s/n: PCE-PN0056 Since New: 6857.6 hours TSHSI: 232.2 hours by Frost Flying Service. Hartzell Model: HC-B5MP-3F s/n: EVA-3875 SPOH: 245.6 by Stallings Aircraft Propeller. Exterior Year Painted 2003, Interior 2003. Date of last annual inspection: 7-9-2018 Eddy current inspection due at TTA of 6630.8 (226.8 hours overdue) Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 8000.0 (due in 1142.4 hours) - Last hot section performed by Frost Flying Service - Prop overhaul performed by Stallings Aircraft Propeller - Has 232.2 hours on new CT blades - Has 245.6 hours on new main gear legs. $465K Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-935-4891 / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

Ready to work! 2007 AT-802A New prop,-65 has been light o/h with all updates. New 10” gate, Vodran controller, G4 flagger, flow control, fast start, Wingman, laser alt.

Fresh annual and spraying equipment with sale, lots of new parts. Paint is 8/10. All stainless cam locks, fuselage is Very clean.

2002 Red/White AT-802A, N802MA, s/n 802A-0136 with 4048 TTSN, PT6A65AG s/n PCE-PN0050, 4048 TTSN 0-since Covington hot, new CT blades, new segments, fresh liner, current FCU/ pump, Hartzell propeller model HCB5MP-3F s/n EVA2699 1450 S-IRAN, smoker, electric brake/fan, steam gauges, 308 fuel, STC single point fuel, Kawak, G-4 GPS/flow, CP’s, Transland 7-1/2” hyd gate, Transland wingman, new annual. $725K Call 309-759-4646 2021 AT-802A, FTO, -65AG, LOADED, BOTTOM LOAD FUEL. $1,532,500 Call Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

2010 AT-802A PT6A65AG, N389LA 802A0389, 3,526 TT, 10” Hydraulic Gate w/Vondran Controller, Wingman, G4 w/Flowcontrol, CP 11 Nozzle, Smoker, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Single Point Fuel & 308 Fuel, Fresh Annual. $725K Call David at 870-501-1136

2017 AT-802A, 02A-0701, N8033N, PT6A-65AG, 308 Gallon Fuel, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Wingman, G4 w/Flow Control & 7 1/2” Geared Manual Gate, Fresh Annual $925,000 Call Frost Flying at 870-295-6213 2006 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 7700 TTSN, new wing spars, new hoppers, 308 fuel, fresh FCU/pump, CP’s, com radio, transponder/ ADSB-out, G4 GPS/ flow, S.P fuel, Kawak. $750K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

2019 AT-802 FireBoss Equipped as a FireBoss, Equipped with PT6A-67F engine, dual cockpit/ full dual controls. Air Tractor FRDS fire gates, rear seat instruments and avionics, 380 gallon fuel, and a very unique paint scheme. Aircraft is additionally equipped as a FireBoss with amphibious floats, ground fill option, and a WipAire rear seat redundancy control package. Available for immediate delivery. Call Mike at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401

1997 AT-802AF PT667AG, TT 6677, -67AG w/ Fresh Hot Section 27960 SNEW, Prop 7591 SNEW, Hydromax Fire Gate, Fresh Annual, USFS/DOI Carded, ADSB, BK KMA 24H, BK KY196, Garmin GTX 327, TDFM 136, Sky Connect AFF. $750K 575-763-4300 or email cameron@ aerotechteam.com

2004 AT-802 -67AG USFS/DOI CARDED, -67AG Fresh Hot Section, TT3932, STOH 2205, Prop 73 SPOH, KY 196A, KY 196A, TDFM 136A, GTX-345 Transponder, Smoker, Hydromax Fire Gate USFS/ DOI Carded Fresh Annual. $800K Call 575-763-4300 or Email cameron@ aerotechteam.com for further details.

AT-802 Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A-67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation.

Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate.

Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@airtractoreurope.com Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

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CLASSIFIEDS Fire Boss, Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation. Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate. Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com 2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, new wing spars, new hopper, Farm Air referb, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Call 309-303-5161

Aircraft - Cessna

1975 Cessna A188B, TT 3785, Time since over haul 108, LiteStar 4, CP nozzles, Hydraulic spray system with spreader. Call Charles at 210-601-1707

1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast!

Current annual with sale. Call Kevin at 785-386-8875 1975 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4802, SFR 1240, SPIRAN 1240, S/S Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, Hyd/MAN SS spray system (except pump), 30 CP03, 4 Rotary Nozzles, A/C, No Heat, Landing, Inst. Lights, Hopper Light, Wing Tip Strobe, VG’s Hardwired ANR, Locking Tailwheel. $97,500 478-285-3731

1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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Aircraft - Piper 1969 Cessna Ag Wagon A188 (super clean) Registration: C-GZNI Serial #1880034 Location: TroisRivieres, QC, TTAF 5882 hr, Engine : Continental IO-520D Engine Time: 185hr/1200hr, SMOH 185hr, Propeller: Hartzell 3 blades, Paint/overhaul: 2004 Equipment: VHF, Transponder/ encoder, AgNav II, Spreader and spray kit. $69,000 USD Call Richard 819380-3333

1975 Ag Wagon, 7310 TTAF. IO-520D 1315 SMOH. Approx. 300 STOH, 570 SPOH, 86” McCauley, Winglets, Robertson STOL. Weathero Fan, Lite Star II, Smoker. $75,000 785-623-3480

1964 Cessna 310I, TT 5253, Continental IO470U engines TSMOH LH 573 RH 249, McCauley props TSPOH LH 573 RH 670. Nice twin, true 6 seater & heavy hauler.

It’s a clean northern airplane with no corrosion, new tires, new heater & fresh annual. Paint and interior are both prob a 5 out of 10. Basic radios. Would be interested in trade for Piper Cherokee 6, Saratoga, or Lance. $55,000 Call Tanner Sotvik at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552

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1981 Piper PA-36-375 Turbine Brave, PT6A-20 662 SMOH, 232 SHS, Prop TSO 542, TTAF 5722, 2382 remaining on wing spar, fresh annual, new SATLOC Bantam w/IntelliFlow, Lane adjustable fan & brake, smoker, CP check valve nozzles, Nav/Strobe Instrument/Landing and taxi lights. Very clean, great flying, great transition airplane. $295K OBO For more information call 318-339-4747 or email lowgoflyers@gmail.com

1978 Piper PA-25-235 Lycoming 0-540 with less than 250 SMOH, Ground up restoration 2015.

Always hangared. Engine and airframe logs available. No corrosion, all AD’s complied with. Currently receiving fresh annual and wing EDY. Includes GPS, spreader, and 3 sets of nozzles. Nice looking bird. Eastern KS, 785-4483340 $78,750 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN, 0 SMOH, Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

1978 Piper PA36-400, N3993E, TTAF 12,275, TTE 9952 Currently in Annual inspection, TSMOH 1124, PTT 6484, TSMOH 210, Bantam SATLOC. One owner, Complete books, Southern Ag SS streamlined drop booms, Hopper relined 6/2008, VG STC, Hopper light, New Transland spray pump, Converted to 400 5/2016. $90K Call 515-832-4366 Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today Call 478-987-2250

1966 Pawnee PA-25235, N4494Y, S/N 4161, Tach and TT 2739.4, Lycoming O-540-B2B5 SMOH 433.2, Prop TT 2739.4, Annual completed 6/24/20, New spray pump and electric brake 6/24/20, SS Booms, M3 GPS w/key pad, screen not touch screen. $75,000 Ready For Immediate Sale! See spec sheet for details. Email Aaron at aaron@advantageagair.us

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/ instrument/landing/taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website at www.johnstonaircraft. com

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W factory O/H PT6A-20A engine with 0 since HSI and compliance with A.D.2014-11-05, 0 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, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. Aircraft is in very good condition and needs to go to work!

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1975 Piper Pawnee PA25-235 D Model, TTAE 4092.29, SMOH 144.5 by Gann Aviation, Lycoming 0-540 B2C5 engine, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero Fan, Dropped airfoil SS beams, CP check body & Tips w/J tubes. All Ads complied with SATLOC Lite 2, owner/operator always hangared. $86K Call Jamie at 256557-2882 1979 Piper PA 36-375, TTSN-8075 TSMOH 1495, Wing AD due. $55,000 OBO or possible trade. As is or will price with wing AD complied with. Call 830-275-1127 Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250

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2019 Thrush 510P with P&W PT6A-34AG, Smoker, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, Lane Electric Brake, Single Point Fuel, Vortex Generator and Leading Edge Lights. 264 TT. $875,000 Please contact Dennis or Tim at 319-266-0474.

1992 Thrush S2R-G6, N449AT serial #G6-105, TTAF 6185, TTE since IRAN at CD Aviation 945 hrs., new spar caps installed 35 hrs. ago, recent prop overhaul by Maxwell Aircraft. Aircraft is in great condition, side load fuel, concord batteries, SATLOC M3 GPS, Intelliflow control, SS boom hangers, booms and center section, CP11 TT nozzles, Lane fan on the pump, Reabe hopper gauge w/side display, Call 701489-3558

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Super nice, super clean, super low time Thrush 660P -67AG, DUAL COCKPIT-DUAL CONTROL, PT-6 powered work horse for sale! ONLY DUAL COCKPIT MODEL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE PLANET! Outstanding machine for crop spraying, fire suppression, and even patrolling purposes. How about FLIGHT TRAINING for any of the three?

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1998 S2R-G10/510 Thrush, N2146S, TTAF 4909.0, TPE-331-10, 825.0 TT SCAM, Hartzell propeller 0.0 SPOH, New fuel spline, Bantam GPS, IntelliFlow, Lane electric brake, Smoker, Fast start, A/C, no heat, SS Boom, CP09 Nozzle, Comm radio, TRAC TXP w/ADS-B OUT, Installed new wing spar May 2016.

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2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-257-6695

2005 Thrush 550 with -10 low time engine and prop, S2RHG-T65, 800 since cam overhaul by Honeywell and 500 hrs. since hot.

The can overhaul and hot section was at least $200K. Super clean, SATLOC M3 w/Flow Control, Spreader, Never any dry fertilizer, Zero damage history.

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2009 AT-802A, Serial # 802A-0333, TTAE: 2588 hrs, Fresh Annual, 10” Hydraulic Gate, Dual Loading Valve, Smoker,Single Point Fuel, Bendix King Audio Panel, Garmin SL 40 Com, Garmin 345 Transponder, Garmin 496 GPS. $710,000 Call or text Michael 870-672-2089

1996 S2R-G1, S#G104, TPE331-6 Super 6, 9688 TTAF, 3222 on Spar Caps (Fresh Eddie current) 6200 hr. life, 0 SPOH by Northwest Propeller, TPE331-Super 6, TSCAM-4928, TSHSI-0, TSGBI-0, All engine work done by TAE (AG AIR Turbines) Hatfield bottom load fuel, A/C, Vortex Generators, New SATLOC Bantam w/flow control, Stainless Spray system, AFS check valves w/CP nozzles, Agrinautics pump w/Lane brake, Aircraft radio, March of 2021 annual, $390K OBO 509-750-2309

1994 -6 Garret Powered Factory Thrush. Hot Section being done now by CD Aviation. Less than 200hrs on Fresh spar caps. VG’s, Metal Tail, Heavy Gear, Fast Start, Fresh O/H Start/Gen. Mid time prop. Fresh O/H Fuel Control and Pump. 230 gal fuel, drop boom hangers, superbooms, CP nozzles, Aileron and elevator servos, Great flying, clean Northern airplane.

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1995 Ayers Thrush S2R G-10, Available for sale or lease. Make offer, SN G10-113 TTAF 6019.00 Est., Engine TPE 331-10-511M, SN P-36450C Rebuild, 2014: TTSO: 1046.3 Est., cycles: 1065 Est. Propeller New TSN 5.3 Accident history; Kawak Hyd Spray System, 228 Gallon Fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow System, Heater/AC, M3 SATLOC GPS System, Marburg AG Tips, Vortex Generators, Auto Cal Flow Control, Night Work Lights, Single Point Fuel, Stainless Drop Booms, Smoker, Strobe Lights, 3” Load Line, Fast Start, AG Air battery Mod Serv-Aero Flying Tail, Low Fuel Warning Lights, Transland Spreader. Aircraft in Washington State. $349,500 Call Ward at 907-351-4557

2013 Thrush S2R-T334, N3043V, TTAF 3398, PT61-34AG TTE 3398, 365 Since Hot Section, Concord Battery, CP Nozzles, Am-Safe Seat Belts, GPS, Bird Lights, SS Spray Valve, Prop 365 Since Iran, Fresh Annual. See spec sheet for details.

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1978 S2R/T-34 Thrush, N4002S, 24,560TT, Record inlet, Metal Tail, VGs, Fastback, Loadmaster, Bantam with Intelliflow, Stainless Spray Gear, Work Lights, AC, Southwest Aircraft. Call or message for specs. $290,000 OBO Call Miles at 928-5809970

1977 Thrush S2R, CFXMG, 2366R 13-40PW, 50 hrs. Prop TT, 50 hrs. TTE, 7778 hrs. TTAF. Lots of spare parts to go with it - Rudder, Finn, Stabilizer, Extra cylinder jugs, Magneto carburetor, tire tubes and many other extras. $100K Canadian. Call Ron at 306-861-0177

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1999 Thrush S2R-T34, N4061H, Frame off restoration. Like new.

TTAF 5,350. Engine PT6A -34AG. TSO 0.0. Century Wings with 115 gal fuel per side, extensions and winglets. New 4 Blade Propeller STC SA04302CH. New 510 gal Hopper.

New tires, brakes and rotors. ZEE A/C w/heat. Single point fueling system.

Fuel Quantity Indicator. Hopper quantity gauge. New pump and stainless steel booms. Heavy duty landing gear. Cool seat. New paint. Current annual. Call Turbines Inc 812-877-2587 peg@ turbinesinc.com

Excellent condition 1974 Thrush S2R, TT 4913, Pratt & Whitney R1340 geared engine, TSMO 229.

Only 378 hours since complete rebuild!

Always hangared. Contact Brent at 308-289-3534 for more information. $185K 308-889-3481 Includes: CKAG-29 Wing Splice, Extended Wings, Aileron Servos, 29” Wheels, Spring Tail Wheel, Cold Air Intake, M3 SATLOC, Crop Hawk, Smoker, New StainlessSteel Booms, Cool Seat, Bottom Load Fuel. Visit https://mega.nz/folder/ TnhBxI5b#uPRTR4blbIBcMm9-0Y6a-Q for more pictures.

1977 Thrush S2R Turbine - 11,063 hours TTAF, Johnson Conversion and rebuild in 2007 (ME601E-11 with Avia Prop), Walters ME601E-11 engine with 3 hours Since IRAN (1560 SMOH), 400 gallon Hopper, AG Pilot X GPS with Flow Control (or Satloc Bantam if you prefer), MVP-50 Engine display, Electric Fan Brake, Bottom load fuel, Smoker, A/C, Metal Tail, KAWAK Throttle quadrant, Fiberglass belly, Winglets, Nav lights, Polished Spinner. Fresh Thrush Service Center Annual! Primed and Repainted Engine cowl, leading edges, vertical stab, and winglets.

Rebuilt the tailwheel and primed and painted. She’s very clean and ready to go! Bring offers and trades! All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service center, and Parts distributor.

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PT6A-41 850 SHP Thrush. N2249U, has been completely rebuilt from the spinner to the end of the rudder. We put the fuselage in our jig and replaced all the tubing from the cockpit back and upgraded to the later stronger longeron sizes.

We installed all the factory beef up kits to the forward fuselage. We rebuilt the wings and installed new spar caps, rebuilt the factory metal tail, made new fuselage side panels and installed with crosspoint s.s. fasteners, we painted the aircraft with high solids Alumigrip polyurethane paint, we replaced windows, we installed a dropped stainless spray system we installed a cool seat with new covers and a Hooker harness, We installed the Cascade front end conversion kit with the 14” longer mount, we installed the MVP50T glass panel in the new upper center instrument panel, we installed a new Dyna Nav Vektor Max GPS, we installed a new KAWAK throttle quadrant, it has a radio and Harbour air conditioning, it has vortex generators, 192 gallon fuel capacity with bottom loading, it has nav/strobe/ landing and taxi lights, and a 525 gal hopper. The engine is a King Air takeoff with approximately 4000 hours since P&W factory overhaul and 10 hours since hot section and test cell run. The High Performance 4 bladed Hartzell prop has 10 hours since new.

The aircraft is fast, hauls a full hopper load, gets off the ground quickly, turns extremely well, and is a delight to fly.

Aircraft needs to be working. Let’s make a deal! Call 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website www.johnstonaircraft. com

1998 Ayres S2R-T15, TT 7101, P&W PT6A15AG TSNEW 7101, TSHSI 30 hrs, Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D TSMOH 30 hrs. Century Wing Spars, 220 gal fuel, 400 gallon hopper, Zee Air Conditioning, CP09 Nozzles, SATLOC M3 GPS, Stainless Steel Booms. Last annual inspection November 2018. $330,000 Contact Stephanie Williams at 229-924-2813

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1999 Thrush S2R-T34, N23034, AFTT 11,048 hrs., Current Annual, Avenger Wing Spar 38,391 hrs. remaining, Extensions and Winglets, PT6A-34AG TSO: 0.0, Four Blade Hartzell Propeller STC SA04302CH, HC-B4TN-3C/T10702NS TSN: 0.0, New Tires, New Brakes and Rotors, Zee A/C System w/Heat, Single Point Fueling System, Fuel Quantity Indicator, Refurbished Hopper with new gate box, New Booms. See spec sheet for details. Turbines Inc. 812-8772587 www.turbinesinc.com

1996 Ayres S2R-T34, N2243J, TTAF 8929.6, PT6A-41 Engine Time 16,645, TTSHI 934.0, SATLOC G4 w/IntelliFlow, A/C & Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Lane Electric Brake, Load Hawg, Cool Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, SS Boom, Fuel Cap 192 Gallon.

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1995 Weatherly 620B, TTAF 7344, Pratt & Whitney R985 TSOH 66 hrs, Hartzell HC-B3R30-4B 1661 TSOH, Crop Hawk Flow Meter, VG’s, CP’s, Lane pump fan and electric brake, Smoker, LED Landing Lights, 70 Amp Alternator.

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1997 Ayres S2R-G10, N773CC, AFTT 6500, Engine: 1813.0 SHOT/ CAM1813, Propeller O/H Conrad Maxwell on 4/5/12, Cool start system, Hatfield single point fueling, ATS-VG’s, AG-TIPS-MARBURGER, Kawak hydraulic system, SATLOC G4, Load hawg, Max weight 7900, Empty weight 4718, Useful load 3182. $420K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

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CLASSIFIEDS Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701352-3700 Walters 601E-11 OSIRAN, Engine 2250 TT, 1300 hrs sense factory overhaul. Complete with overhauled prop hub, and a set of blades, 99 in dia. $95,000 Memphis, TX. 940-5856176 (3) PT6A-34AG Engines For Sale, TSO’s 0.0 PT6A-45R TSO 1259.9.

Visit our website for spec sheets. Or call or email Jay Streb at 812-8772587, jay@turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979257-6695

Equipment - Booms Tsla Center Boom 59105 (AT401-402) $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-642-5777 or tsa@ tri-stateaviation.com www.tristateaviation.com

Equipment - Nozzles New Zanoni Equipment Atomizers in stock and ready to ship at Turbine Conversions, Ltd. High quality, all stainless steel, tested, proven and US operators are loving these atomizers.

Contact Mark@turbineconversions.com for more info. www.turbineconversions. com CP09-3P nozzles (59) $50 each, CP04 Poly Check valve (68) $26 each, CP02 SS check valve (76) $80 each, CP09-3E (67) $80 each, 7” SS drops (30) $5.50 each. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 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.

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Equipment - Parts Transland Grip Steps for AT aircraft. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information.

Transland 4” Delrin Hopper Vents. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information.

Hatfield hydraulic drop door. USFS / BLM approved. Fits Thrush, Dromader, can be adapted to Air Tractor 502 or 802. Excellent condition, with streamline fairings, all controls included. $23,500 S.E.A.T. program is expanding. Pilot / contractor training available. Call 530-345-9919 3 Hatfield Fire Gates. Air Tractor, vented lids for a 502, Transland quick attach.

Make a Reasonable offer. Call 204856-9422 AT-802 Hatfield Fire Gate - New Production ready to ship! Original Hydraulic Clam Shell Design, STC, BLM & IATB Approved. Proven reliable design, currently fighting fires in North & South America. Built tough, lighter weight and affordable pricing available options. Other aircraft models available - STC on All models of AT, Thrush and M18 Dromader with short lead time. www.turbineconversions.com Contact ann@turbineconversions.com

Equipment - Pumps New and overhauled Air Tractor and Thrush boost pumps in stock. Delco A4949 motor with 400 GPH AN4101 fuel pump attached. Outright and exchange. We supply these direct to both factories. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com 502B spray pump Agrinautics 38” Gate Strut Assembly and complete bottom installation ready to go (Electric brake) second 502B spray pump with all bottom installations (electric motor for fam feather) see pictures of both pumps. Note: they are used pumps.

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Equipment - Spreaders Ayres Thrush Transland Spreader. All stainless, like new, fits 41” Transland gate box. $2,500 OBO Will deliver anywhere USA for expenses, or will crate and ship for materials and labor.

Call 530-345-9919 TRANSLAND SS SWATHMASTER 25in, has brackets for 402B, Spreader Quick attach 23507, comes w/2 more center sections & 4 wings. $3000 OBO plus shipping. 620-525-6712

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Special 54495 (5in. Throat) w/wing extension 254 in. wide, Spreader Quick Attach 23505, Brackets for 402B & homemade cart, (NEW 52916) Stainless Low Volume Gate Door. Like new, used once on spike contract, would be great for cover crop work. $10K OBO plus shipping. Call 620525-6712.

25” Stainless Steel Spreader, Like new, 9 Vanes for low volume applications. $1,500 Call Bill at 863-467-4000 (2)Transland SS 22274 38” to 25” gate box adapters & 21966 Gate Boxes. $2500 Eachor $4000 for both plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Equipment - Support Like new portable load pad suitable for an 802. Very little use. $24K For more information call 309-759-4826 3” load, mix tank, fully contained and lockable, air compressor and storage complete ready to go. $25K For more information call 309-759-4826

GPS - AgPilotX Helicopter light bar now available with the new iPad based guidance system - AgPilotX. Entire system with helicopter light bar is 13 lbs. Call Anthony Fay with Insero for details 480-285-4367

GPS - DynaNav Brand New Vektor LITE GPS systems.

Ultimate navigation system at an affordable price. $7,500 View details on our website www.dynanav.com

GPS - Other Trimbal GPS with flow control. $500 For more information call Dan at 701640-4857

GPS - SATLOC 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701520-0229 or 701-662-4416 (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090

Help Wanted IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870-295-6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.

Midwest operation looking for experienced 502 & 802 pilots for the upcoming season. Email resume to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#3224 Please include phone number with your inquiry.

Established CO Operation seeking insurable 402/502 pilot with minimum 500 AT hours. Must have herbicide experience & willing to work in controlled airspace. Interview will include a test flight & water application.

Nice on-site RV park. Qualified applicants please send resume to: airdusters@rtebb.net Hello folks! VersaAir Services is looking for a Class A truck drivers to support helicopter operations in Kansas and surrounding states. This position will require a class A and tanker endorsement. Great job with good people in a fast paced atmosphere. If your a pilot wanting to fly then don’t be afraid to apply as a driver as we are rapidly growing and will need folks to make that transition. If your interested please let me know via email jsutton@ versaair.com. Thanks!

Open Seat for the Corn Run in July and August flying an Air Tractor 602 or Turbine Thrush. Turbine Ag Time is required for this position. If you have any turbine ag time and are interested in an Illinois seat this summer please contact Travis Hermann 217-6076383.

Upper midwest operation needs a loader/ground crew person available May through October. Good opportunity for the right person to work their way into a seat in a few years. Experience desired but not necessary. Call 218478-2247 for more information.

CDL drivers needed to support helicopter spray operations. Full time positions available with several work schedules to choose from to include 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off and a seasonal schedule. Also, candidates can earn a pilots license or rated pilots can receive aerial application training. Call or email to discuss your future. 561-723-1911 or email parker561@me.com ISO experienced / licensed aircraft technician, mainly specializing in agriculture aircraft (Air Tractor & PT6A turbine engines). We have a strong growing business here, if you are interested in a long term career.

Starting $20 to $30 per hour and that is negotiable. Must pass drug test. If interested call Steve at 870-919-3625 Helicopter Pilot - Position available spraying in South Texas. April thru November. Room and Board provided with excellent pay. Call Cameron Hendrickson at 815-739-6813 or 815384-5151

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CLASSIFIEDS North Central 5 turbine plane operation looking for long term pilot. A&P is a plus. Diverse crop. Please email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#3179 Total time and type of aircraft need to be included as well as contact information. All inquiries must include full name, phone number and email address.

Kindersley Air-Spray Ltd. requires 1 professional agricultural turbine spray pilot to pilot Turbine Thrush 510s for the 2021 spray season.

Anticipated start date: May 10, 2021 thru September 7th 2021. Education: Commercial pilots license, Pesticide applicators license. Applicant must have a minimum 1500 hours of agricultural spray experience of which 1000 hours must be on a Turbine Thrush or Air Tractor, up to date medical, be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, be capable of operating SATLOC GPS systems or the equivalence, perform basic maintenance and servicing on aircraft, maintain journey logs following transport Canada guidelines, have a clean flight record, be insurable through our insurance company. Wage/Salary: $75/hr based on 40hr/week. Benefits: Benefits package available, Workers Compensation provided, possibility of a seasonal bonus. Email resumes including references to advanced. aviation@sasktel.net. Only successful applicants meeting all requirements will be contacted. Kindersley Air Spray Ltd. Box 2005 Kindersley Sask. S0I 1S0 Office: 306-463-4600 Two Helicopter Ag Pilots Needed. At least 1 year ag experienced preferred.

Must be dependable with good work ethic. Call 641-821-0015 or email speasaviation@hotmail.com CAMM Air is looking for energetic A&P candidates for our Spencer, Iowa location. Candidates shall possess A&P certificate. Will train right individual.

All turbine Air Tractors serviced. Also service corporate aircraft including King Air, Beechjet and Citation aircraft.

Please send resume with salary requirements to cammair1@gmail.com Western Canadian Aerial is looking for 1 pilot that is available for Forestry work during 2021 season, with potential of extending into our regular ag season.

Our company uses Air Tractor 402, 502 and 602. Experience in type of aircraft is required. Previous experience on Forestry work also required. Please contact Markus Seitter and send resume to chiefpilot@wcaerial.com Work on an aerial wildfire crew supporting Air Tractor 802 aircraft. FT/ PT available. CDL required. Call Patrick Mertens at AERO APPLICATORS 970522-1941

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Midwest operator seeking experienced 502 pilot for 2021 fungicide run. Idea opportunity for motivated individual who would like to become an operator.

Email resume and references to cadyaerial@gmail.com Mid-Nebraska ag operation: Green Meadows Aviation, is currently looking for an ag pilot. Herbicide work early and late season with fungicide/insecticide applications sandwiched in-between.

You may call Rex at 308-214-1516 or email rexdkelley@gmail.com.

Pilot needed for the season. Needs to have at least 1000 hr. turbine time doing herbicide, fungicide and insecticide. Position can possibly turn into a full time seat. Located in ND. Call 701-489-3558 VersaAir Services in Kansas is looking for a fixed wing Thrush S2R turbine pilot for the 2021 season. VersaAir Services is a successful helicopter operator diversifying into the fixed wing market and seeking an individual that we can grow the fixed wing division with. We are placed in a great location in eastern Kansas with private asphalt runway. Please email jsutton@versaair. com and/or rdeweese@versaair.com for more info.

Experienced Rotary-Wing AG Pilot Needed - Pilot with experience wanted for 2021 and beyond. At least three full seasons of Forestry experience is and row crop experience is preferred.

Our season runs from first of March through beginning of November throughout the South and Midwest.

B&S Air, Inc. operates some of the cleanest and well equipped OH-58’s, 206B’s, and Long Rangers in the industry, and we spare no expense on our maintenance program. We run two batch trucks and a turnkey with all crews to maximize productivity.

Percentage based pay system with no limits to earning potential. Call 229838-6733 or visit us at https://www. bandsairinc.com/ Experienced Ag Pilot Needed, Full time position, paid health insurance, salary negotiable, located in Oklahoma. Call us at 405-255-8748 Ag pilot wanted - Gravity Ag Services of Vauxhall, Alberta, Canada is an expanding company looking for an 500hr experienced, insurable, Canadian Commercial licensed aerial applicator to join our team. Our team utilizes the Thrush 510p to service our customers.

The successful applicant will be required to safely and efficiently fly on both irrigation and dry land from May to September. We are looking for a strong work ethic to professionally work with customers and crew. Email resume to gravityag@outlook.com

Driver/Support crew needed for Wildland Fire Suppression Aircraft.

Looking for a motivated individual to travel and assist pilots with aircraft for fire suppression duties. Temporary position with long term possibilities dependent on performance. CDL Class A with Hazmat and tanker endorsement required to apply. Duties include: driving pickup truck and gooseneck trailer set up to different bases as needed. transporting crew to the fire bases from the hotel and back, loading/ fueling aircraft, making sure equipment is clean and well taken care of. For further questions you can contact Chrissy/Kyle at the Fort Morgan Airport.

970-867-8414. Please send resumes to cofireaviation@gmail.com Looking for Ag & King Air Simulator Instructors. Instructors are 1099 contractors. Work is on a per student basis. 1-3 day courses and paid by the day. Work one on one with the students. Classroom and simulator instruction. Days are 9-5 with no weekends. Lodging fees are covered for instructors that travel in to our location to teach. Flight instructor certificate not needed. Looking for someone who has an Ag pilot background/experience.

Turbine experience is a must. Could be active or retired. Must have an interest in teaching and passing on their knowledge to others in the industry. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2710 Looking for the right pilot. Wilbur-Ellis is looking for a Bell 47 Pilot with row crop spray experience to work in King City California. King City is located in the south end of the Salinas Valley, 150 miles south of San Francisco, 60 miles south east of Monterey. I have a full-time position available for the right applicant. You must be stable and accident/violation free. WilburEllis has excellent benefits, including company provided transportation. The season runs from the middle of March through the middle of November. The work is difficult and challenging but rewarding. Pilots are expected to be in the office in the afternoon to prepare for the following days work. This is a full time position for an experienced Bell 47 pilot with row crop experience.

If this is something you are interested in, please send me a resume. Mark Plaskett 831-594-2430 mplaskett@ wilburellis.com Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025

Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest.

Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops.

Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops.

We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail. com North Dakota aviation operation looking for an Experienced and “PASSIONATE” A&P/IA and pilot to fly/maintain/rebuild turbine Thrush and North American AT6 aircraft. Flying season runs from June through August. TPE-331 and sheet metal experience preferred. If you do not love aviation, and enjoy maintaining and flying airplanes, please do not apply. Email resume and references to Luke at luke@ ltenterprisesnd.com

Miscellaneous Hot Shot transistorized 3 foot cattle prod. $50 Call 402-841-5144 David Clark Headset, Model number H10-13S, stereo headset in excellent shape $250. Call 402-841-5144 250 Amp Dry Spline Starter Generator. $3,500 Call Chad Stuart Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Used 250 AMP Wet Spline Starter Generator. $3500 Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Ag Cat tail spring A1590-1 $1200.

Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800437-5319 Christmas Trump Shirt - Short and Long Sleeve. Youth small through 4XL. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 or send email to parts@ stormaeronatuics.com to place an order.

Trump Shirts “Keeping Ag Aviation Great”. Three different designs featuring an Ag Cat, Air Tractor and Thrush.

Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order.

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Operations For Sale or Wanted Southern Rice operation for sale.

Mainly rice but also diverse crop opportunities. Top notch turn key. All equipment needed and more included plus more if desired. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#3185 All inquiries must include full name, phone number and email address.

North Central family owned aerial spraying business for sale. One to two airplane operation. Comes with 60x70 heated hangar and office. Email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#3180. All inquiries must include full name, phone number and email address.

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Parts - Airframe Firewall Forward Engine Cowling for an AT-502B. Includes everything except the engine. $20,000 Call 256-7621827 AT-502 sheet metal. Some new, some used, all airworthy. Mostly fwd. lower fuselage. $500 for all OBO. Will box and ship for materials and labor. Call 530-345-9919 Ayres Thrush ‘Hoerner’ wing tips.

Left and right, no damage. $500 for the pair. Call Gary at 530-345-9919 garyhendricksonn3n@gmail.com Blue anodized aluminum windshield washer replacement cap with handle. $65 Available online only at www. ambericandesigns.com Questions ambericandesignsllc@gmail.com Air Tractor Bolt In Step Extension - CNC cut anodized aluminum step extension that bolts into existing step for more footing and traction. $125 Available online only at www.ambericandesigns. com Questions - ambericandesignsllc@ gmail.com

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CNC cut anodized aluminum spray mirrors. $275 with mirror online only. $275 www.ambericandesigns.com Questions - ambericandesignsllc@ gmail.com Titanium Full Swivel Tail Wheel Now approved and available for S2R 660 Thrush - full swivel tailwheel with Titanium Tail Spring. Durable, long life span, lighter weight option for Thrush owners. Contact ann@ turbineconvesions.com for information and to reserve your production slot for this winter. www.turbineconversions. com Used set of AT-502 wings with 170 fuel, 4600 hrs remaining on spars, all control surfaces and hardware. $42K Call Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476 Reinforced Thrush Leading Edges - Send your leading edges to us and we will reinforce them with durable custom extruded aluminum reinforcements. Available directly from Turbine Conversions,Ltd ann@ turbineconversions.com or contact our favorite Thrush dealer for more information. www.turbineconversions. com Ag Cat Factory Frames - All Models, 4130 weld assys, fixture per­fect, ready to install. Upgrades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, struts/wires, all components, special hardware and much more.

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870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com B-Model Ag Cat Wings. Long range fuel.

Good paint. $10k each, $35k for the set. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage.

Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-6624416 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 or visit our website at www.johnstonaircraft.com Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck.

Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695

Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation. com Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

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Parts - Engine AgJet TPE331 SB+/SC+ Conversions - Installed or assembled Kits with heavy rings. Allied/AmAg Ag Cat Center 870-886-2418/2489F, 759-1692 Cell frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Radial Parts: 2 Fiberglass AT Speed Rings, 1 THRUSH Speed Ring, 1 Radial engine mount with ring. Make offer. Cascade Aircraft Conversions.

509-635-1212. info@cacaircraft.com -34 Cascade Inlet System. Firewall FWD for S2R Thrush. $35,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150 Ground Support Engine Driven Transfer Pump, Zanoni Equipment’s all stainless steel construction paired with a Honda 13 HP motor. Special introductory pricing orders received by January 31, 2020. Contact Mark@ turbineconversions.com for more info.

Parts - Other Complete stock of all P&W R-985 & R-1340 engine parts. Also P&W tools, Top OH tool kits, Time Rite kits, engine mounts, Champion & Tempest spark plugs, parts books, OH and maintenance manuals, Mags, carbs, starters, fuel pumps boost pumps. Also, R-1830, R-200, R-2800 engines and parts. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@ sunairparts.com Misc. parts off of S2R Thrush including air conditioning plus speed ring. $1,000 For more information call Dan at 701-640-4857 602 Wingman System. Call for Price: 870-672-2089

Air Tractor Gen 2 Firegate, Complete system, Fairings, wire-harness. Call For Price: 870-672-2089 2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. 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 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www. kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original.

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Position Wanted Completed seat 1,2, & 3 courses including hazmat courses. Looking for Aerial Fire sponsorship and long lasting relationship with company.

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Propellers Hamilton Standard 23D40 3-blade Prop – 20 hours on overhaul. For details call Dan at 701-640-4857 AT-402 3-blade Prop, Model #HCB3TN-3D, blade serial numbers K78110, 78108, 78111. New blades and fresh hub overhaul, zero time has been put on it since overhaul, 1680 hrs since new. Comes with excellent prop stand. Call Patrick at 970-5710871 12D40-6101-12 Propeller, Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 Hamilton Standard Propeller 23D40 with 6511-12S Blades Overhauled Completely includes 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Hamilton Standard 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533 blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 23D40 with New Blades 6511A-9 installed. Completely Overhauled Propeller. With 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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CLASSIFIEDS Hamilton Standard 12D-40-6167-12 Propeller. 102” diameter, FAA approved for R-1340. $4,500 Call 530-3459919 QUALITY Propellers For Sale 33D50-6601A18 OHC........$29K 23D40-6601A19 OHO........$28K 22D40-6533A12 OHO........$25K 22D40-AG200-2 418-SOH....$22K 12D40-AG100-4S 375-SOH...$19K 12D40-AG100-2 828-SOH....$18K 2D30-AG100-2 OHC.........$23K HC-B3TN-5M/102” OHC......$17K Call AmAg, 870-886-2418/2489F frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Hartzell Prop HC-B3T10-3D, Blades T10282N +4, Prop Assy, Buckhead, Spinner, OSTMOH Prop. $28,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-7254150

Real Estate 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. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250

Seat Wanted Proven Journeyman, 6000 documented hours ag, FAA 137 Chief Pilot certified, no drifts, no insurance claims, no crashes. Proficient in all ag aircraft but at this point I’ll only consider flying Air Tractors. Rather not be a suitcase jockey, settling with the right operator and possible option to takeover/ buyout would be ideal. Please email if interested: flyrightturnleft@gmail.com Pilot Available For 2021 and beyond Really looking for somewhere to make a home and long lasting position.

Licensed in LA, AR & MS. Looking for 2021 seat preferably around Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi or Missouri but will entertain other locations.

Fungicide, insecticide,fertilize, seeding and rice herbicide experience. Time in 4,5,6&802 also thrush 400&510 . No accident history nor any drift claims.

All Ag time is turbine time. Have been insured in all previous listed aircraft.

For more info please send text or leave voicemail if no answer at 318-3766993. Resume and reference upon request. Email colemckee309@yahoo. com

Looking for long term seat in the US. I have an interesting combination of Aviation Engineering, Flight Training and Flight Experience, both Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing. Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Resume and references are attached. For more information email cerionidiego@gmail.com Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850-686-2020 South African pilot, 56 year old, experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single and multi engine, IF and Ag ratings. AG Aircraft types PA 25, PA36, G164B, Air Tractor 301/401/402 B, Thrush 510 S2R-34T. Willing to relocate anywhere in the US or Canada, kindly email: craighhamman4@gmail.com Ag Pilot seeking work with a reputable operation. 1093 TT, 779 Ag, 85 Turbine. Extensive background in agriculture. A&P mechanic with ag aircraft experience. Resume and references available. Please Email: AgFlyer40@gmail.com

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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:870697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR

Fire Support Trailer For Sale - 2007 Siems Gooseneck Dove Tail Trailer, dual axle, dual tires, 24,000 GVWR. Has (2ea) 1000 Gal. poly tanks for water & retardant, 400 Gal. Jet A Fuel tanks w/fill-rite meter, Generac Mdl. GP174500 Stand By Generator.

17,500 Watt, has Honda GX-390 gas motor on pumps. $35,000 Call 409656-5998 Fertilizer Loader Truck - F350 fertilizer loader truck, steel bin and 10” tube.

Cab rusted but dependable $5000 Call Dave at 509-520-8267

Service Frontline Detail LLC, A veteran owned business out of Grand Forks, ND is offering airplane detailing to your hangar. Services include: Deice boot refinishing, Landing gear degreasing and cleaning, Paint correction & Ceramic coating, Cabin cleaning, Aluminum brightening/Spinner polishing, Paint depth inspections for pre-buy inspections. We can inspect your paint prior to purchase and let you know if it has to be repainted or corrected. For more information contact Byron Yoder at Frontline Detail LLC, 701-739-6550 or email FrontlineDetailND@hotmail.com

Training Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www.RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774.

Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

1984 GMC Black Tank Truck, 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps.

Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $2,700. Buyer pick up item after sale. 979 219-9351

Wanted to Buy Pratt & Whitney Engine Cores, Engine Parts Inventories, Cylinders, Starters, Fuel Pumps and Boost Pumps. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661257-7710 or email info@sunairparts. com Wanted to Buy - All models of Cessna 206, does not need to have an engine.

If you have one sitting in your back field turn it into cash by emailing ann@ turbineconversions.com

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