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Agricultural aviation plays a vital role in increasing the world’s food supply – and it’s time to spread the word. That’s why we’ve launched the Feeding the World campaign.

It’s a program designed to build awareness and appreciation for what ag pilots and their aircraft do to bring more food to more tables every day. Those of us in the business may take it for granted – but an increasingly hungry planet simply can’t. No matter what you fly, we’re proud to support you. Because feeding more folks is a cause well worth flying for.

For more information on the Feeding the World campaign, or to learn more about our aircraft, visit us online – or call Eric Rojek at 229.789.0437.

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Air Tractor AT-802 series marks 25 years Thrush Aircraft delivers 100th 510G GE Aviation submits EASA type certificate for EEPC-equipped, H80 Thrush Air Tractor 502XP now in Africa Quality ‘hinges’ on proper components for hangar doors

Eagle Vista graduates Australia AAA host convention— Launches Power Line Safety Program New Zealand’s first FU-24 accident

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On the Cover: Air Tractor’s AT-802 marks 25 years of service, not only as an ag and firefighting airplane, but also in a variety of other specialized applications.

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On this page: Of the more than 700 AT-802 airplanes built, fully 60 percent of them are working as ag planes, says Air Tractor president Jim Hirsch. See story page 12.

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This is my everything My customer relationships don’t start or end with an airplane sale. What comes before and after is just as important. Whether we’re old friends, or you are just getting started in the ag aviation business, I do my best to give you good advice and a fair deal. Your success is mine too, so I want this relationship to last for generations.

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from the cockpit

Creating time We all should know which month this is and the significance of it (other than the American Independence Day is July 4th). July is typically the month North America experiences the most ag aviation related accidents. According to the NTSB, the industry already has suffered two fatalities operating under Part 137, and several more non-fatal accidents, not counting a double-fatality training accident.

Knowing that data should bring pause and a plan to not become a July statistic, or a statistic for any month for that matter. Maybe you think it is easy for me to write this, while sitting in an airconditioned office typing on a computer.

All the while, you are trying to manage a backlog of work with more rain and wind in the forecast. You are correct. It is easier.

While I was an active ag-pilot, there was not the luxury of ample data telling agpilots July can be a dangerous month.

It is obvious though, the higher the workload, the more stress, the more likely to make a mistake. I have to admit, I really never thought within those parameters. I simply bull-headed my way through the season.

Looking back, I marvel at the fact that I survived 27 years with that attitude. Not unscathed, but survived nonetheless.

You have this awareness and can use it to your advantage. The airlines’ near perfect accident-free record, relatively, could be due to time. Taking the time to go through the checklist ritual, even though pilots can recite it in their sleep.

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an ag-pilot is tempted and often does, proceed when he or she knows the risk factor has increased.

Our game is one of time and this works against us. The only way to mitigate this element is to find more of it. How do you reasonably do that? Well, you could start with a larger aircraft or more of them.

However, that may not be reasonable.

You could start your day sooner, fly later.

All that does is add more stress. Maybe you could incorporate night vision goggles. That could work under the right circumstances and hiring extra pilots.

You can’t fly 24/7.

Time is a precious commodity. You can’t create more of it. It is finite. You have to come to the realization that just maybe you can’t do every acre that comes through the door. Once you are comfortable with that and start making decisions based on that mindset, I believe you will find yourself operating in a much safer manner.

As ag-pilots, our nature is to push the envelope; that’s really not a good thing.

There has to be a balance between our mission-oriented mentality and one that is safety oriented. Safety wall posters are fine and should be used. But, a photo of loved ones on the instrument panel works far better. Your subconscious mind will respond to this type of input.

I trust everyone will have a successful season. For most, it has passed the halfway point and by now, operators and pilots know what to expect for this year. Here in Georgia, the eye gnats are the worst that I can remember and have

arrived the earliest. The uneducated guess is because of a mild winter. If eye gnats are any indication, I’m betting insect pressure in the South will be high, especially in late July and August.

I don’t wish the farmer any ill-will for more insects to spray. However, not unlike the undertaker has said, “I hate to see you die, but I sure could use the business.”

Another note: In the final moments of proofing this edition of AgAir Update, I was re-reading the “20 years ago” article about my flight evaluation of Lindley Johnson’s Walter-powered Thrush with the Turbine Design engine conversion.

Something kept nagging me about that aircraft as I read the article.

You see, last week I was in California doing an evaluation flight of Dave Johnston’s Ultra Thrush. I’m not sure what prompted me to email Lindley to inquire, but as I suspected, it turned out this was the same Thrush! Unbeknownst to me, I flew it again almost to the month 20 years later, except now it has a PT6A41 engine and has been completely “reborn” by Johnston Aircraft Service.

Be sure to read about it in an upcoming edition of AgAir Update.

Until next month, Keep turning…

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agair mail correction I made a grievous error in my article “Avoid Temperature Inversions”. In the second paragraph I wrote, “The spray material does not rise up, but instead moves over and comes down again”.

This is blatantly false.”

I should have written, “The spray material does not rise up, move over and come down again.”

Spray material is continuously falling, with or without a temperature inversion. It leaves “tracks” or symptoms wherever it goes, so long as there are susceptible plants to record the symptoms. This may be on crops or non-crops.

Sorry about the error! ! !

L. B. Davis Tupelo, MS Davis Ag Consultants, Inc. davisag2@bellsouth.net

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Morning LB: I’ll publish your correction email as a letter to the editor. That should take care of it, although I doubt anyone noted the error.—Bill

pollination Good morning Bill, How are you? I read in AgAir Update (I cannot remember the date of publication) a report that talked about pollination using helicopters. I would like to know if it is possible to send me this report by email?

Rolember Vidotti Brazil Ola Rolember My apologies, but it is impossible to find this article without more information. We need the year and month it was published. Then, I will gladly email it to you.—Bill

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Haven’t talked to you in awhile. I’m on a SEAT standby up in Colorado for Aero Applicators. I’m also flying a lot of ag here, as well. Puerto Rico contracts are back in place. Life is good.

A story I was thinking about is Stan Ferguson at Southern Aire in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. Stan flies an AT-602 and his son works with who flies a Thrush 510. So, Stan flew the Thrush the other day and posted on Facebook. I think this would make a great story.

Regards, Jason Blanke Hannibal,MO Hello Jason; Please send me the link about Stan’s Thrush post.

We can’t find it. Here’s where we featured an article on him in 2011: https://issuu.com/aau_ proofs/docs/02feb2011

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Glad to hear you are going back to “Puertodise” Rica. Great island.

I love it. Interesting you are working in ag with your firefighting standby work. That’s good that you can make the two work at the same time. —Bill

clarification Thia Walker from Colorado State University clarified that the implementation of the Worker Protection Safety (WPS) rule has not been officially delayed, regardless of what the Mississippi Department of Agriculture has indicated. The letter from EPA is just an official response to NASDA’s petition and no official regulatory or congressional action has occurred to make it legal. It has to be published in the Federal Register before that can occur and, as a result, the 2015 rule is still in effect. Please continue to comply with the 2015 Rule.

Thank you and have a great evening!

Jessica Freeman Executive Director Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association (CAAA) Platteville, CO

Summer intern employee for GarrCo products, an adjuvant company, Ricky Powell visits AgAir Update’s offices in Perry, Georgia. Ricky is a junior at the University of Georgia studying for a degree in turf grass management.

Morning Jessica Thanks for the update. I couldn’t find anything on the EPA and NASDA websites, but went on the MS state official’s word. —Bill

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France I talked about you to Stéphane Durandière in Côte d’Ivoire and I think he is in touch with you.

Next week, I fly to Côte d’Ivoire, as I do sometimes, for short term pilot replacement or training. In 10 days, I start a vineyard spraying season by helicopter (Hughes 500) in Germany. Things are going well for me at the moment.

More and more I work also as a consultant and train new ag-pilots. I read in a previous edition a comparison between spraying by plane and helicopter and I have lot of things to say about this. I expect to have some time to write it soon.

It depends of the aim. Some times we can do more efficient work by helicopter, even with its small hopper!

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It’s a pleasure to read AAU every month to be advised about what is happening in the world.

Sad news, maybe you knew Owen Dale Holland from Louisiana. He died in a plane crash two months ago. We have been friends from the time we flew together in Cameroon.

Christophe Druart Fismes, France Hello Christophe; It is very good to hear from you. Thank you for updating me. It is most unfortunate that France no longer allows aerial applications.

It is such a hypocrisy; people don’t want aerial spraying, but the same people beg to be sprayed with a pesticide to control the mosquito!

It is really coincidental that you emailed yesterday, as I was visiting Cicaré in Saladillo Argentina!

I think there is a relationship between their CH7 helicopter and the Kompress CH7. I will be writing an article about the interview in coming months.

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I am very curious about your opinion and experience when comparing the helicopter with the fixed wing aircraft for aerial applications. I understand the various reasons why one aircraft can be better than the other. However, I believe it is a myth that the helicopter has more down wash than a 500gal or more ag aircraft when the helicopter is being flown at its operational speed of 60 or more mph. Maybe you can explain that in your article.

Yes, very sad and unfortunate about Owen Holland. I believe he was the second ag pilot killed this year in the U.S. Take care my friend, —Bill

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marks 25 years & 700 airplanes When Air Tractor AT-802A, bearing serial #0700 took off last month for its home in Valencia, Spain, the occasion was not just an airplane production milestone. It also happens to be the 25th anniversary year marking FAA Type Certification of the 800-gallon capacity agricultural and firefighting airplane. Jim Hirsch, president of Air Tractor remarked, “It’s been almost 27 years since the first AT-802 test flight over Olney, Texas. The airplane had to overcome some initial hurdles, but the 802 series has become a popular aircraft that is used all over the world for a wide variety of highly specialized applications.” He continued, “Over the years we’ve focused on improving the flying qualities and handling characteristics of the 802 so that it is as enjoyable to fly as our smaller models.

This makes for an extremely productive aircraft that keeps pilot fatigue at a minimum—which is another reason for the airplane’s success.”

According to his memoir, Putting Dreams to Flight, Air Tractor founder Leland

Snow was looking for a way to diversify the product line beyond agricultural airplanes. It was 1989 and he wanted to insulate Air Tractor from farm economy downturns, of which Air Tractor had recently weathered. Snow saw that aerial firefighting airplanes shared similar performance requirements to ag planes.

With guidance from forestry and firefighting professionals, Snow designed the two-seat 800-gallon AT802F specifically for aerial firefighting and initial attack. The airframe was based on the 500-gallon AT-503A with a dual cockpit in tandem configuration.

He worked with a young engineer named Victor Trotter, who is now President of Trotter Controls, to develop and patent the world’s most advanced computerized, constant flow fire gate.

The aircraft proved capable of working fires from remote strips, carrying an 800-gallon load and it had the reliability of a PT6A turbo-prop engine and easy maintenance of a new airframe.

Not long after the completion of the AT-802F, Snow made the bold move to design a version for agricultural use.

At that time, the standard for the ag industry was 300 and 400-gallon planes.

The AT-502 was only five years old, with fewer than 150 in use. Though some people were skeptical that an 800-gallon ag plane with a 16,000-pound gross weight would find a place in the aerial application market, Snow swapped the tandem cockpit for a single-seat cockpit, added spray plumbing and booms and designated it the AT-802A. This model was the first of the series to receive its FAA Type Certificate in December 1992.

The first AT-802A was purchased by Dan Kubecka of Kubecka Flying Service in Edna, Texas. Kubecka put the plane through the rigors of a busy rice season and soon purchased a second one.

Leland’s hunch was right, says Hirsch.

There were plenty of ag operators who wanted the AT-802A. Sales took off. The 800-gallon hopper, 200 mph ferry speed, and the productivity of the AT-802A

Outfitted with Wipaire amphibious floats, the AT-802 has demonstrated its versatility to operate as the 802F Fire Boss scooper water bomber.

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This specially modified AT-802 hauls 4,000 liters of fuel to north Canada villages.

Air Tractor’s military 802 is built for surveillance and light strike missions.

allowed many operators to reduce their number of planes and pilots and become much more efficient. Hirsch reports that today more than 60 percent of AT-802 airplanes work ag in countries around the world.

aircraft, and a third one added later to the fleet, continue to operate as part of Aramco’s contingency plan for oil spills. Air Tractor 802 aircraft were also utilized in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast during the BP oil spill of 2010.

While the ag model enjoyed early success, introducing a new singleengine air tanker to a world of converted military twin-engine heavy tankers proved to be a daunting challenge.

But the late Air Tractor dealer Chuck Kemper of Queen Bee Air Specialties was an early, enthusiastic believer in the 802. Persistently knocking on bureaucrats’ doors, Chuck Kemper and the 802F gradually gained the respect— and firefighting contracts—of the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Forest Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Halfway around the world in Spain, Victor Huerta Jr. was buying large numbers of 802F airplanes and pioneering a whole new approach— the initial attack strategy—for wildfire fighting in Europe. His story is well chronicled in the June 2017 issue of AgAir Update’s AirFire and Forestry.

It is the rugged dependability and lifting power of the AT-802 that inspired Air Tractor dealer and specialty aircraft operator Conair Group of Abbotsford, British Columbia to use the AT-802 for bulk fuel hauling. In 2005 Conair tested the AT-802 for its suitability to transport fuel to remote villages and mining towns in Canada’s North Country. According to Rick Pedersen, VP and General Manager of Conair at the time, the concept proved viable, but the airplane wasn’t optimized for the job. So in a cooperative effort with Air Tractor, Conair added an aluminum lower hopper to the belly of the airplane, creating a two-piece, independent upper and lower bulk fuel tank system with 4,000 liters capacity (1,057 gallons). Loading and off-loading pumping systems were installed for the two tanks. By 2007 Conair had certified the highly modified 802 for bulk fuel hauling, lightning protection and cold weather flying. Today, these 802 fuel haulers are working in Alaska, northern Canada and in Indonesia.

The Air Tractor 802 series is rightly thought of as either an ag or firefighting aircraft. But its unique combination of power, payload capacity, flying performance and reliability has made it useful for variety of other tasks, too.

In 1996, Saudi Aramco purchased two AT-802s for use in oil spill dispersal and clean up in the Red Sea. These two

Meanwhile, below the southern U.S. border, the AT-802 had been repurposed for an entirely different, more hazardous job. In 2002 Air Tractor began providing aircraft to the U.S. State Department for South American counter-narcotics

operations. The 800-gallon capacity turboprop airplanes were equipped with engine and cockpit armor, selfsealing fuel tanks, advanced avionics and airframe modifications for their specialized missions to eradicate narcotic crops. By the program’s end two years ago, 19 modified 802 series aerial spray aircraft had been supplied to the State Department.

This experience with the U.S. State Department led Leland Snow in 2009 to respond to a U.S. Air Force Request For Information for a Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance aircraft suitable for finding, tracking and attacking targets either on its own or in support of ground forces. Since the AT-802 had already garnered many years of successful service for the State Department, Snow embarked on a new version of the 802 series to be known as the AT-802U. It has engine and cockpit armor, a bulletproof windscreen, self-sealing fuel tanks, and structural reinforcements for the ability to perform surveillance and light strike missions. Working with various weapons integrators, Air Tractor has delivered 28 of the 802U aircraft, which are operational today in the Middle East.

Sales of 802 series aircraft grew year over year and by 2005 Air Tractor had delivered the 200th AT-802 to Conair Group. By then the AT-802F had also undergone yet another modification with the addition of Wipaire amphibious floats for operating as an amphibious scooper air tanker. The 802F Fire Boss

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operates from either land or water. It can drop fire retardant, foam and fight wildfires by scooping water from nearby lakes, rivers and reservoirs. The float-equipped “Fire Boss” version of the 802F is commonly equipped with a 1,600 SHP Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67F turbine engine and has found wide use around the world, particularly in Europe’s Balkan countries along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. After wildfires have been extinguished, burned areas are at risk of flooding, landslides and topsoil erosion. New Mexicobased Aero Tech, Inc. has built a successful business with government agencies, timber companies, farmers and ranchers not only using the AT-802 for wildfire fighting, but also for fire reclamation, aerial hydromulching, hydroseeding and timber fertilization. Biodegradable hydromulch stabilizes the soil and provides nutrient media for new plant growth on fire-damaged lands. Aero Tech’s AT-802 fleet also performs aerial applications of insecticides, biological agents and fertilizers, as well as air support for promoting and monitoring the health and growth of forests.

This AT-802 is applying hydromulch to prevent soil erosion in a burned a timber forest.

Whatever the mission—ag, firefighting, narco-crop, military missions, forest reclamation or controlling locust plagues and even dispersing ocean oil spills—the common denominator for all these specialized jobs is the big 802-series Air Tractor. Says Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch, “The AT-802 has proven to be a versatile and reliable platform for many uses. And after a quarter of century, it’s still the most efficient and productive aircraft. It is unparalleled,” Hirsch concludes.

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Thrush Aircraft delivers 100th 510G Major milestone reached as GEpowered agricultural aircraft continues to be a favorite with both pilots and operators worldwide.

ALBANY, GEORGIA—As the Thrush factory’s large delivery hangar doors slid open to begin another day – a new 510G sat at the front of the space, sunlight glinting off its wings. Although the aircraft’s distinctive red and white company livery looked similar to other 510G’s coming off the assembly line, this one was quite special – as it was the 100th 510G to be completed by Thrush since the aircraft received FAA certification in 2012.

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The H80 is lighter, more powerful, and more fuel efficient than competitive engines, and it has the ability to produce its fullrated 800 shp at high altitudes and field elevations. Combined with the Thrush 510 airframe and designated the Thrush 510G, the aircraft has quickly become a favorite among pilots – especially those working in hot and high conditions. And, with its higher cruise speeds for increased productivity, no hot section inspection requirement, and a TBO of 3,600 hours, it has proven to be extremely popular with operators as well.

Thrush 510G’s are now working in twelve countries worldwide, and the fleet has accumulated over 63,000 flight hours to date.

The 100th Thrush 510G is being delivered to Mid-Continent Aircraft Corporation in Hayti, Missouri where it will quickly be put into service beginning with this year’s spring and summer spray seasons. In addition to providing aerial application services to growers and ranchers in the region, Mid-Continent is also a highly regarded factory-authorized Thrush dealer and service center.

Agricultural aviation legend Dick Reade founded Mid-Continent Aircraft in 1949, and continues at the company’s helm today.

“I couldn’t think of a better person to receive our 100th 510G than Dick Reade,” said Payne Hughes, president of Thrush Aircraft. “Not only has his company and its staff provided our customers with outstanding support over the years – but his observations and advice have been invaluable to me and to Thrush as we’ve grown the company and our product line to meet the needs of agricultural aviation operators worldwide” he continued.

Like its sister aircraft, the Thrush 510P, the 510G has a hopper capacity of 500 gallons, a certified gross operating weight of 10,500 pounds, and is available in both single and dual cockpit configurations. Research and development of the aircraft and its GE engine continues at the factory, with additional refinements anticipated in the years ahead.

“We’re very proud of the relationship between GE Aviation and Thrush,” said Mr. Hughes. “Both of our companies are committed to continuing to bring the best flying, most highly advanced, and most capable aircraft to the agricultural aviation industry,” he continued. “The first 100 510Gs have proven to be every bit of that and more,” he added, “and I can promise the next 100 will be even better.”

About Thrush Aircraft Company Headquartered in Albany, Georgia, Thrush Aircraft manufactures a full range of aerial application aircraft used in agriculture, forestry and fire fighting roles worldwide. Founded in 2003, Thrush is well-known for building the most durable aircraft in the aerial application industry, as well as the best flying – from both pilot and operator perspectives. Today there are more than 2,100 Thrush aircraft operating in some 80 countries around the world.

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GE Aviation submits EASA type certificate for EEPC-equipped, H80 Thrush GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — GE Aviation is closing in on its second type certification for its Electronic Engine and Propeller Control (EEPC) system. The company has submitted an application to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for approval of the EEPC-equipped H80 turboprop engine on the Thrush 510G.

An EEPC-equipped Thrush 510G successfully completed its first flight in March. To date, nearly 250 hours of EEPC system ground and flight tests have been accumulated.

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Next year, GE and Thrush plan to offer an EEPC-equipped H85 for 510G operators, providing additional horsepower for crop dusting missions.

The first type certification for EEPC was granted by EASA last November and approved by the FAA in March for Nextant Aerospace’s G90XT, a remanufactured and reimagined King Air C90. Last October 25, GE Aviation and Nextant successfully completed first flight of the H75-powered G90XT in full EEPC configuration.

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GE names Statewide Aviation as Australia-based H Series Authorized Service Center ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA—Statewide Aviation signed an agreement with GE Aviation to become an H Series Authorized Service Center (ASC), providing line inspections, routine maintenance, trouble-shooting and warranty services on H Series turboprop engines and components from their location in Australia.

“As H Series engines entered service in Australia earlier this year, we’re expanding our local service support network to provide the best possible engine service for our customers,” said Norm Baker, President & Managing Executive of GE Aviation’s Business & General Aviation Turboprops. “Our global H Series support network has reached 23 service support centers on 6 continents to keep our customers flying.”

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company currently supports over fifty agricultural aircraft in the country and brings more than 80 years agricultural aviation experience to the region.

The new ASC in Australia is part of GE’s long-term strategy to grow the GE H Series global customers’ support network. For Southeast Asia, Australia and the Pacific region, GE Aviation is further strengthening our relationship with TAE Aviation in Adelaide, Australia, our Designated Repair Station for this area.

TAE Aviation offers heavy maintenance services, including a test cell and engine rentals for GE H80 engines. GE and TAE Aviation plan to provide full overhaul capability for the H Series engines within the next several years.

Recently, GE Aviation attended the Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia convention in Adelaide to demonstrate H Series value for agricultural operation - enhanced durability, maintenance simplicity and performance capability with lower maintenance cost.

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Air Tractor 502XP now in Africa NOORDBRUG, SOUTH AFRICA — Air Tractor President, Jim Hirsch and Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engine representatives, Ryan Densham and Mike Lee, were on hand for the delivery of the first 502XP aircraft to be sold on the

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“The delivery of the 502XP to Mr. Botha and Costello Farming is a proud moment for the Air Tractor brand. Putting a quality plane in the hands of such capable people is what our business is all about. We’re honored to be a part of the work they are doing, here in South Africa,” says Jim Hirsch, president of Air Tractor.

Ready to start work. Pilot for the new 502XP is Hennie Viviers. He is also the AgNav agent for Africa.

and sunflower seeds for Pannar Seed. He is also involved in commercial maize and wheat production, sorghum, peas, beans, and cattle rearing.

Botha started 25 years ago with one truck and a plan to revolutionize farming in South Africa. He has established himself as one of the most prominent and trusted farmers in Africa and has grown his business with the mindset that good business needs great people. “Castello Farming is not just my project, it belongs to everyone involved in the business. Each person must take full ownership for his or her responsibility.”

Botha purchased an AT -402B from Ag Aviation Africa in 2014 and has recently sold that aircraft to purchase the new 502XP. The XP will be piloted by Hennie Viviers, longtime pilot and AgNav agent for Africa.

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Quality ‘hinges’ on proper components for hangar doors Schweiss Doors rescues Florida hangar owner FAIRFAX, MN—Imagine walking out to your hangar to see its 74-foot door in a twisted heap, lying on the ground. Tom Vaughan, a manager at two Florida municipal airports, recently experienced this headache, discovering inferior hinges were the culprit. His next call was to Schweiss Doors.

are 69 more of these doors at LaBelle and Airglades to worry about each day.”

While it’s possible for large doors to be damaged during tornado or hurricane conditions, weather conditions were not a factor in this failure.

Vaughan says the door was sold and installed by a company that went out of business. His was a perfect situation emphasizing the need for hydraulic or bifold door buyers to do some homework.

Vaughan was sold hinges that were not strong enough to hold the door in place. Weather was not a factor in the door collapse; no wind, no storm, just inferior hinges.

“It looked like the top hinges broke off starting with a structural failure at one corner which created a domino effect halfway across to the side of the building,” Vaughan says. “There were several planes in the hangar at the time, but they thankfully weren’t damaged. This calamity put the hangar out of operation for four months.”

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2. The Schweiss door is engineered for 175 mph windload and reinforced with a strong external truss. It also has a latching system that locks the door in weathertight to the hangar.

3. In addition to the loss of many thousands of dollars’ worth of useless door, additional expense was incurred to remove it and purchase a replacement door. The six-year-old hangar was put out of commission for four months.

4. Strong steel framework and the best hinge system on the market will keep this door working for years to come.

5. This photo shows the super strong Schweiss Doors hydraulic steel framework. Compare the larger cylinders and exterior truss of the Schweiss door to those on the damaged door, which didn’t have grease zerks for lubrication.

6. The Schweiss Doors hydraulic door delivered to Florida in express fashion is engineered for 175 mph windload and equipped with a hydraulic 2-speed valve for smooth operation when reaching the doors top height and closing operation.

7. The hangar is open for business with a new Schweiss Doors 74foot hydraulic door. The large Florida hangar had several aircraft inside when the door collapsed. Had a plane been leaving the hangar it could have resulted in a lost aircraft or even death.

8. The Schweiss Doors hydraulic frame is built with triple push tubes for added strength. It also has a hydraulic 2-speed valve that enables the door to slow down at the top and bottom cycle for smoother operation.

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“We chopped up the door and threw it away,” Vaughah says.

“It wasn’t good for anything else. It was just nothin’ but a hunk of junk metal sitting there. It wasn’t even an old door. It was installed in 2010.”

The hangar now has a 74-foot, 3-inch by 19-foot, 2-inch custom-made hydraulic door from Schwiess Doors. The door is engineered for a 175 mph windload with a 12-volt back-up system and reinforced with a strong external truss and Schweiss’ hydraulic frame with triple push tubes. It has a hydraulic 2-speed valve that enables the door to slow down at the top and bottom cycle for smoother operation.

“Schwiess Doors are overly built, the hinges are 10 times better and stronger than the hinges on the broken door. They all have grease fittings, where Brand X doors didn’t have grease fittings.

The Schweiss cylinders are about three times the size for the same size competitor’s door.

“We asked our local aviation engineer to look at the Schweiss door from his engineering standpoint. He took pictures and we gave him a brochure and he said he was going to take it back to his engineering firm to tell them if they have any future clients interested in putting up a door to direct them to Schweiss. Our Schweiss hydraulic door arrived on time and in good condition.

Schweiss made a promise to have it to us in three weeks, and they darn sure did. We were thinking it would be 60 to 90 days to get the door. I worked with the engineers at Schweiss Doors and they were helpful with suggestions and gave us all the information we needed.” Vaughan says a little homework could have saved a lot of hassle, time and money.

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by Ike Brunetti / President MsAAA Bolivar County Mississippi operators, including myself, seem to be adjusting with optimism and adapting to the 50% boom length restriction for glyphosate applications imposed by the MIssissippi Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI). I continue to receive phone calls from operators outside Bolivar County curious about how we are managing the change of application and are concerned about its validity managing drift.

A little background on the 50% boom length restriction: The Farm Bureau Board of Bolivar County drafted a proposal to the BPI. The proposal was a total ban of glyphosate applications by air from April 1 through September 30, starting in the 2017 crop year. Their reasoning was they felt almost all glyphosate drift on rice originated from the aircraft. There was no documentation of proof or guided science in their determination of blame. This was strictly a use of strength substantiated through the ability to work behind the veil of the Farm Bureau. The BPI had to listen to their request and act through numerous meetings, mediating between Bolivar County Farm Bureau Board and the MAAA, as

well as other vested interest groups. My one goal was to keep the airplane in service, no matter what.

The last compromise was the 50% boom length restriction, but at least the aircraft was kept in the air. In hindsight, total restriction would have engaged such a negative response from the farmer that probably all would have been dismissed.

Doing critical work, for me, has always revolved around several key questions I ask myself: Is the job requested a legally labeled task? What winds are needed to safely perform the job? What susceptible crops are downwind that could affect the application?

Then, just plain and simple, is the job doable?

When all this is determined and there is no problem achieving the application per these guidelines, there should be no need in restricting the tested and proven capability of our aircraft to swath widths below a 75% wingspan.

Over the past few months having to use the 50% boom length restriction, my reactions have run from very cold dealing with the implementation to a touchable hot. First, let me say these are my personal comments comprised from applications I have made and witnessing its field use and outcome. It kills my soul to run a million dollar aircraft with researched and documented effective swath widths of 70 to 75 feet and then have to reduce its efficiency and capability to 55 or 60-foot swath widths under the 50% boom restrictions. It has reduced my efficiency by 25% and in certain specific jobs to 33%. This has made a huge impact in two things. First, my gross per hour has been reduced by these percentages and second, being effective in getting as much critical work (herbicides) done before wind direction and wind velocity shut the window of opportunity.

Once again, these are my personal comments. I will not promote or advocate that this application technique should ever become a mandatory solution to drift reduction for herbicide applications.

I will admit that after weeks of personal applications and standing under my AT-802 as it sprayed, observing and critiquing its swath at 50%, I am now convinced of its merits. The 50% boom length definitely has application qualities that have really impressed me relating to drift reduction. No wingtip vortices and depending on your preference in nozzle orientation, the product applied settles quickly behind the aircraft. I see advantages in unique applications and less stress involved because of a new confidence level applying herbicides use 50% of the booms’ length.

The 50% boom length restriction imposed on Mississippi agoperators is not the solution to drift occurrences. But, it is a very useful application tool that will remain in my use at my operation even after the restriction is lifted here in Bolivar County.

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Central Aircraft Research indicates that the first ag flying done in this area was sporadic ventures by early Californians and Arizonans, particularly by Marsh Aviation in Phoenix. In the late 1930s and early

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Central began as a small flight service in 1939, quickly expanding into a training school for Naval cadets during the early years of World War II. Then, in 1943, the conflict produced a critical shortage of farm labor and Central rather quietly entered the ag flying realm with the purchase of its first ag plane, a vintage Waco from Dockery Air Service at Stuttgart, Arkansas.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Marsh Aviation N3Ns flying in formation circa 1940s. Photo courtesy of Jim Vedder.

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The Waco arrived in time to dust the extensive potato acreage during the 1943 season. From that time on, Central expanded rapidly and began concentrating on agricultural aviation.

This pioneer firm was headed up by A.L. Baxter and Richard Baxter. Their

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1940s, Marsh occasionally brought his aircraft into this region, particularly during heavy insect infestations in the vast potato fields. But it was not until about 1943 that local interest in agricultural aviation began to develop.

One of the real pioneer firms in this area was the well remembered Central Aircraft of Yakima, Washington.

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Aerial view of Central Aircraft fleet on flight line at Yakima Airport in Washington, late 1940s. operations and sales were handled by Robert Ward and J.L. Mulcahy.

Among Central’s first pilots were Les Mills (later to become well-known nationally in ag aviation circles), James McVey, and Harold Conner. These men became the nucleus that led to Central’s becoming a worldwide leader in the post-war agricultural flying field. All these men contributed heavily to the rapid expansion not only of Central Aircraft, but also to the formation of many other commercial firms in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

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Safety precautions were a major consideration at Central Aircraft in 1943. Al Baxter and Herm Poulin provide a demonstration for students with a J-5 Waco Straight-wing in the background. Photo courtesy of Les Mills.

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job where hormones were sprayed on apple and pear orchards to prevent the fruit from dropping prematurely. The experiment worked well and this became widely adopted cultural practice.

Central Aircraft also pioneered forest spraying and probably did the first really commercial job of this kind in July 1945. An outbreak of hemlock looper threatened the timber stands near Seaside, Oregon and under the direction of USDA, Central sent pilots Bob Allison and Al Ausve to the area. With a UPF7 Waco, these two men sprayed 1,000 acres of timber with DDT. On August 26, 1945, the Sunday Oregonian reported in a feature story that the work was highly successful.

Central Aircraft was a major contractor in 194 7 when 34 7 ,000 acres of Idaho timber were treated to control the tussock moth. This too was successful and fostered a huge forest­-spraying program that spread all over the Northwest in a few short years.

The Central Aircraft crew responsible for the prototype “Air Tractor” poses in Yakima, Washington.

Between 1947 and 1952, millions of acres were sprayed. In 1952, Central Aircraft was chosen to organize a 200,000 acre spraying program in New Brunswick. A

record kill of almost 100 percent led to a 1953 New Brunswick contract to treat nearly two million acres. Central Aircraft supplied 57 of the 77 aircraft used on this

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The Air Tractor, as it was called, was a biplane with an unusual configuration, and was developed in cooperation with Lamson Aircraft Company of Seattle.

Central Aircraft also engaged in the practice of leasing agricultural aircraft to firms and individuals on a percentage basis in a variety of areas and situations.

Much of this work was done in the Deep South, in the Southwest on cotton, and, in seasonal ventures, in the Midwest applying 2,4-D on wheat. Central Aircraft was apparently also the first firm in

the Northwest to go into aerial seeding and fertilizing of wheat, although this practice had been common for quite some time in Southern states.

One of the firm’s more interesting ventures was the development and manufacture of an entirely new agricultural aircraft. This project began in the spring of 1953 and was, remarkably, completed in a period of only five months. The Air Tractor, as it was called, was a biplane with an unusual configuration, and was developed in cooperation with Lamson Aircraft Company of Seattle. The two companies combined to form the Central-Lamson Corporation and produced the plane in Central’s hangar at Yakima.

It was test flown successfully on December 10, 1953 at Yakima and immediately created a considerable amount of interest throughout the industry. Powered by a 450 horsepower P & W engine, it performed well and created something of a sensation due to its singular appearance, particularly for its lack of a “real” center section. What

center section it had was actually a portion of each upper wing panel-a downward concave that formed a “V” that attached to the fuselage. The wings were squared off and presented a boxed­in appearance, with two sets of “N” struts on both sides.

Although flight characteristics were good, the plane never succeeded commercially and was subsequently abandoned.

Central Aircraft continued to dominate the agricultural flying field for some years before eventually phasing out of agricultural flying. During its lifetime, Central spawned many other firms, including those of Les Mills and Bob Allison, who became leaders in the field.

Another pioneer from western Idaho was Ivan Gustin, who organized an ag flying firm known as Hillcrest Aircraft at Lewiston, Idaho, in 1946. Gustin’s firm flourished from the beginning and built its own dispensing equipment from scratch, installing it in Stearmans.

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An Airworthiness Directive (A.D.) is a directive issued when the FAA realizes that a perilous condition exists in a product (aircraft engine, airframe, appliance or propeller). They notify aircraft operators and owners of potentially unsafe conditions that need special inspections, alterations, or repairs.

Although a service bulletin may be categorized as mandatory by the manufacturer, it is crucial to know that compliance with service bulletins isn’t necessarily required under the FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations) unless the service bulletin includes or is accompanied by an airworthiness directive.

A Service Bulletin (S.B.) is a notice to an aircraft operator from a manufacturer informing him/her of a product improvement.

An alert service bulletin is issued when an unsafe condition shows up that the manufacturer believes to be a safety related as opposed to a mere improvement of a product.

As opposed to service bulletins, airworthiness directives affect the safety conditions of a flight. It’s for this reason compliance becomes mandatory.

Service bulletins often result to issuance of Airworthiness Directives by FAA. An airworthiness directive references the alert service bulletin as a way of complying with the AD. Having realized that there were distinct levels of seriousness to a service bulletin, manufacturers started to categorize them as optional, recommended, alert, mandatory, informational, etc.

It was left to the manufacturers to classify a service bulletin as they considered best for there was no standard for the terminology. Differentiation between non-mandatory service bulletins is done and decided only by the FAA.

So, just because the FAR’s don’t necessarily demand an aircraft owner to comply with service bulletins, does this imply an aircraft owner or operator can ignore service bulletins? Not necessarily.

The inaction may come back to haunt the aircraft owner at some time in the future. Therefore, it is always important to keep in mind that manufacturers issue service bulletins because they believe compliance will make their products safer.

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This is a usual scenario especially where the aircraft owner feels that the aircraft is safer even without compliance. In fact, if a service bulletin doesn’t have an airworthiness directive, the FAA doesn’t deem its recommendations to be mandatory or necessary. So, why should the aircraft owner pay extra costs for maintenance or parts that may not make the aircraft safer?

If safety of flights is not an alarming issue, an aircraft owner may decide to perform a cost-benefit analysis so as to compare the benefits of complying with a service bulletin and the cost of compliance. This analysis assists an aircraft owner in deciding whether to comply or not to comply with a specific service bulletin.

However, there is a way for the manufacturers to make a service bulletin regulatory for all the affected aircrafts. Requirements referred to or called out in the TCDS (Type Certificate Data Sheet) or within the airworthiness limitations part of the aircraft maintenance manual are, unexceptionally, mandatory.

The bottom line? Compliance with an A.D. is exclusively mandatory; compliance with a S.B. is not mandatory unless the service bulletin includes or is accompanied by an airworthiness directive.

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Passing of former ArAAA member, Cal AufderHeide

by Katherine Holmstrom/ArAAA Executive Director It is with deepest sympathy that we inform you of the passing of Cal AufderHeide. Cal started AufderHeide Service in DeWitt, Arkansas in 1950 and was an early pioneer in the industry.

On a personal note, Cal was my grandfather and the reason I fell in love with ag aviation. From the time I was 15 until I graduated college, my summers were spent beside him working at the flying service. He instilled in me the importance of hard work, customer service and dedication to family. He loved our industry and I’m so thankful my brother, Matthew, will continue his legacy at AufderHeide Flying Service.

Calvin Benjamin AufderHeide passed away peacefully at his home in DeWitt, AR with his loving wife, son and grandson by his side. He was born June 28, 1927 to parents August B. and Ida AufderHeide in Owensville, Missouri where he was raised and grew to become a generous, kind man who was even-tempered, full of energy and forever-young to those who had the privilege to know him.

During his senior year of high school, he enlisted and became a member of the Army Signal Corps, January 1946-July 1947.

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He became a crop duster in the early days of that industry and founded his own company, AufderHeide Flying Service in 1950 where he flew anything from Pawnees, Super Cubs, Stearmans, Thrushes, Ag-Cats, to Cessnas. He married a local girl and made DeWitt his home where he was a faithful member and deacon of First Christian Church, a DeWitt School Board member for 10 years, and a loyal football fan.

His brother-in-law, John McCallie, later joined him to add irrigation services to the business and form A & M Flying Service. After several years, the two split amicably and the

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Afterwards he graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics in Oklahoma, where he received his A&P Mechanic, Pilot, and Instructor’s Licenses in 1948. Instead of taking the expected job up north, he saw a notice for a Cal AufderHeide with flight instructor in the south where it granddaughter Kathrine was warmer and took the job at Smith Holmstrom. & Jones Flying Service in DeWitt, AR.

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He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Mary Katherine McCallie AufderHeide, his son, Mark AufderHeide, and sister, Ruth Marie AufderHeide.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Peggy AufderHeide, son Mitchell AufderHeide of Hot Springs, step-children William Gresham, Brock Gresham, and Beverly Carson all of DeWitt.

Grandchildren, Matthew AufderHeide (Ashley) of DeWitt, Katherine Holmstrom (Gabe) and Alexis AufderHeide of Little Rock, Brock Gresham, Stoney Gresham and Mattie Gresham all of DeWitt. Great grandchildren, Ashtyn, Mary Grace, Benjamin and Gus. His cousin, Buford Crites of Palm Desert, CA, and daughter-in-law, Margo Kagebein of DeWitt.

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books were opened” (Daniel 7:9-10). Daniel’s vision is about the final judgement of those people who have refused to believe that Jesus Christ died on the Cross to pay the price for their sins. Every Christian should have absolute confidence that God always fulfills His prophecies. God said, “I am God, and there is none like Me…My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure” (Isaiah 46:9-10).

“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God” (Psalm 90:2). God created time, “The day is Yours, the night also is Yours” (Psalm 74:16). Before anything ever existed, before any angels ever flew, God had always been. Isaiah saw the Lord sitting on His throne with sixwinged angels above the throne. Although sinless themselves,

The ungodly will be judged by what is written in the books about their earthly life.

“From whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them” (Revelations 20:11b). God’s divine holiness, purity, and justice are absolutely perfect and cannot be looked upon by any type of corruption or sinful humans (Exodus 33:20-23). God’s throne represents His unlimited power and majesty with the right to judge the eternal destiny of mankind and all His other creations. Jesus said, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away” (Matthew 24:35). Peter said, “The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up” (2 Peter 3:10). “The

sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up” (Revelation 6:14).

God’s majesty and glory are so powerful that this sin cursed earth and heaven fled away in preparation for the creation of a new heaven and earth (Isaiah 65:17, Revelation 21:1).

“And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books” (Revelation 20:12). All the somebodies and nobodies (wealth, power, and fame mean nothing to God) of ungodly people are resurrected and standing before the throne of God. The books are the record of all the thoughts, motives, words, and works of those unbelievers that didn’t trust in Jesus Christ. The second book opened is the Book of Life. The ungodly will be judged by what is written in the books about their earthly life. Membership in religious denominations and organizations, attending church, doing righteous works, and all other earthly activities will have no effect on the ultimate final destiny of the unsaved. Good deeds will serve to mitigate punishment to some degree, but the ultimate destination—whether “heaven” or “hell” is determined by the presence or absence of a person’s name in the Book of Life.

“The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works” (Revelation 20:13). Every person born into this world has an eternal existence, and will be resurrected at some point after their physical death. Being

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these six-winged angels used their wings to cover themselves and said, “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts” (Isaiah 6:3).

God has no needs; although God sometimes uses people to accomplish His purposes on this earth, He doesn’t need us. God never gets old, and God never sins. God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone to do evil (James 1:13).

God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases” (Psalm 115:3).

“Whatever the Lord pleases He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deep places” (Psalm 135:6).

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eaten by fish in the sea, cremation, or the body turning to dust in a grave does not remove them from God’s knowledge of them. God knows where every part of every dead person is.

The ungodly dead are held by Death and Hades, and they are resurrected in the second resurrection. The people who have rejected God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ are in this resurrection of condemnation (John 5:28-29). The ungodly will be judged by their works, which seems to indicate there will be different levels of punishment for those people who have rejected Jesus Christ’s atonement for their sin—but they are still cast into the lake of fire! Their judgment is before the completely righteous, all-powerful, and absolutely perfect God! “Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:14-15). The Bible teaches that every person that has ever been born, with the exception of Jesus Christ, is a sinner (Romans 3:9-19). God is a holy God, and He cannot allow sin into His presence. To get into God’s heaven a person must be as righteous as God. Paul said, “For He (God) made Him (Jesus Christ) who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:21). The only way to get our name written in the Book of Life is trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Paul tells us, “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13).

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Frank Taylor hired as NAAA GR/PR coordinator Frank Taylor, a licensed private pilot, will join NAAA’s staff as the association’s coordinator of government and public relations.

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by John Garr and Jerry Green of GarrCo Products When applicators do the right things and use best practices to reduce spray drift, they are helping keep the peace between themselves, their customers and their community. Everyone wants to avoid conflict, particularly the very unfortunate deadly confrontations that occurred last year when neighbors argued about spray drift from illegal ground applications of unapproved dicamba formulations on the new dicamba-tolerant crops.

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1. Know what the labels say for every pesticide and adjuvant you apply and follow their directions. Reading labels will not be the most exciting thing you do, but it is essential and can be done quickly with a little practice. Staying

up-to-date is more important now with some new pesticide labels becoming very strict on application parameters, even requiring the applicator to check an associated website a week or so before any application. Following label directions is becoming more about liability and what can happen at trial than ensuring biological efficacy.

2. Know the sensitive areas around your applications. Communicate with your customers about this issue and use DriftWatch, an online registry of pesticide-sensitive areas.

Growers, beekeepers, and others can list sensitive crops, beehives and other vulnerable areas on DriftWatch maps that all applicators can view.

3. Wait for good spraying conditions, especially near sensitive areas. If the wind increases beyond the label limits

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Using the right sprayer setup, nozzles and a drift mitigation adjuvant does not mean that a strong wind will not blow droplets off-target. Low wind speeds with temperature inversion can be just as much of a problem as high wind speeds.

Temperature inversions occur when wind speeds are less than three mph and are associated with fog, dew and clear skies at night.

4. Adjust the spray and sprayer setup to the application. Sprayer setup can change depending on what you are applying and what you are targeting.

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6. Monitor your spray system and keep it maintained. Fix leaks and clean or replace dirty and worn out nozzles, seals, pumps, valves and filters. We do not usually think of clean-out in terms of drift, but some herbicides are particularly difficult to clean out of your spray system and

can lead to off-target problems. The oils and detergents in some pesticide formulations will clean out pesticide residues like a tank cleaner. A small amount of a very potent herbicide in your system can contaminate your next load and cause significant crop injury. Setting up your spray sequences, so you use the same pesticide and treat the same crop consecutively will help, but still follow label recommended cleanout directions.

Participate in a S.A.F.E. fly-in to make sure your aircraft setup is correct.

7. Keep good records and quickly respond to any concerns expressed by neighbors or the community. Ignoring concerns will not make them go away. You will need good records to show you made the application correctly. Do not hesitate to have extension experts and company representatives involved. Companies

want to support their products and usually have helpful knowledge and broader access to experts if needed.

8. Participate in a S.A.F.E. fly-in to make sure your aircraft setup is correct.

Nobody benefits if your applications are not uniform or drift off-target.

9. Use selective pesticides. Pesticides can vary greatly in their activity on nontarget organisms. The newer products tend to be more selective and safer to nearby plants and organisms than the older, higher rate and broader spectrum products developed when environmental considerations were not as strict.

10. Lastly and very importantly, use a drift mitigation adjuvant that has proven itself under actual commercial conditions to reduce the number of driftable, fine spray droplets. Nozzles setup and application technique can help, but not after the spray is outside the tip. You can tell when drift technologies do not work when you monitor your spray patterns during application.

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5 Be sure your application formula is uniformly mixed. In theory, it sounds like a good idea for customers to mix as many things as possible together and get the most out of their application dollar, but it can go too far. The chance of mixing and spraying problems increases exponentially with the addition of other products. Increasing the spray volume with more water can help in some situations, but it will increase your application costs. Never tell customers, “Bring it over, we can fly it on in one pass� unless you are sure you can spray it uniformly and know all the chemicals are compatible. Using a jar with a secure lid and syringes to add the correct chemical amounts to your spray water is a good quick test. Seal, shake and let it sit to see what is likely to happen in your tank.

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by Bill Lavender The Second Segment — Last month in the first segment of AgAir Update’s 6th Annual Excursion, Graham and I were departing Yorkton, Canada (CYQV) southbound for Williston, North Dakota (ISN). There weren’t any airways that would take us to Williston without first flying west to Cut Bank, Montana or east to Winnipeg, which wasn’t very practical. So, we filed IFR direct. It was early evening, about 7:30 pm when we were ready for departure from Yorkton. We figured we’d arrive just before dark, around 9:00 pm, at least that’s what we filed as our arrival time and also reported to ADCUS (Advise Customs).

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After some “kissing-up” to the Customs agent, he finally calmed down enough to allow us on our way to the hotel. I was holding out until the end to tell him we were there to meet the airport manager, Rick Marburger, who also is an AgAir Update advertiser for Micro Vortex Generators and Ag Tips winglets. Luckily, I didn’t have to use my trump card.

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We had a quiet evening at the hotel, only after getting kicked out of the bar (North Dakota doesn’t allow 18-year-olds in bars, unlike our hotel in Oklahoma). Tuesday morning Rick Marburger met with me to give an update on the new Ag Tips winglets he and Clark Oberholtzer of Canada were marketing.

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After viewing a video filmed by pattern filming guru, Maynard Lund of M L Adjustable Tip fame, and a tour of the soon to be new manufacturing facilities of Marburger Enterprises, I came to the following conclusions: I believe the Ag Tips undoubtedly provide a significant impact on wing tip vortices that affect the movement of spray particles.

From my viewing, where the Turbo Thrush made spray runs with only one Ag Tips winglet installed, I feel safe in stating that the vortex from the wing with the winglet begins to develop, lifting the spray material in the beginnings of the roll, but seemingly “hit a wall” and fall to the ground.

Rick has the same Cessna Ag Truck that he bought new in 1976.

The aircraft has more than 3,000 hours, original paint with a blueprinted, polished & ported, balanced and roller rocker arms engine. Using the 88” three-blade prop, Ag Tips and VGs, the aircraft can lift 170 gallons in a 1,200-foot ground roll, carry 220 gallons and ferry at 128 mph empty! P.S. — Rick’s dad still owns and flies the same 1964 PA-25 Pawnee he started in business with in 1964.

The Ag Tips did not entirely eliminate the vortices, but it definitely kept the spray material in a more confined area.

Droplets are suspended in the air for a shorter period of time.

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Rick Marburger and Clark Oberholtzer are three-quarters of the way finished with the Ag Tips STC for the Ayres Thrush and more than 90% finished with the STC for the Air Tractor.

They presently have an STC for all Cessna 188s, 1971 and newer (37 units installed). It takes about a day to make the installation using basic hardware.

Why do Ag Tips winglets work? In very basic terms, the winglets displaces the wing-tip vortex upward to the tip of the winglets and creates a second vortex at its tip. This top vortex compresses the main wing vortex down and inward, virtually stopping the climbing motion of the spray particles.

In doing this, based on FAA certified data, the winglets also enabled the C-188s to use 20 horsepower LESS to maintain an airspeed of 80 mph, the most common airspeed in a turn. In the same data collection for FAA certification, the C-188s gross weight stall speed was reduced by 4.8 mph without flaps and the Ag Tips winglets.

There is an abundance of data, charts and photos substantiating the viability of winglets on ag aircraft and their ability to reduce wing vortices, while enhancing the performance of the aircraft.

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It was approaching Tuesday’s noon hour. We needed to be back in the air for the 300 nautical miles or so eastbound to Argyle, Minnesota. No one in Williston knew where Argyle was; it wasn’t on our en route charts. A quick call to Johnson’s Airspray and the good folks there told us to look for a north-south paved runway one mile to the west of town which was about ten miles north of Warren, Minnesota. We’d be there mid-afternoon.

The weather was severe clear. We filed for Grand Forks International (GFK) figuring on canceling once we had Grand Forks in sight, then dead reckon it over to Johnson’s.

No problems with that plan, Grand Forks Approach asked if we’d like a heading and told us to report Argyle when in sight.

Thank God for GPS. How were we supposed to know one little Minnesota town from another without the old water tower trick? The Garmin 195 is so accurate and detailed I was a little disappointed when Johnson’s strip wasn’t on it, but the county road adjacent to it sure was!

Earlier in March of this year, Lindley Johnson had invited us to stop-in for a visit. He had a brand spanking newly factory overhauled Walter M601E-11 on the back of his pickup. He was working on obtaining a one-time STC for using a Turbine Design mount for the Walter on his 1974 Ayres Thrush with a

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Bill Lavender makes a practice pass over Minnesota wheat in the Walter Thrush. Aircraft is operating at about 140 mph.

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conversion with engine, accessories, prop, engine mount, DER fees and paperwork were less than a freshly overhauled PT6A-34AG.

It was the first of August and the DER (Designated Engineering Representative) had just finished the prior weekend with signing-off the installation. STC# 5A01440AT followed August 21, 1997. It reads, “Installation of Motorlet Model Walter M601E-11 engine, AVIA-Hamilton Standard Aviation Ltd. Model VJ8 510 propeller and a Turbine Design, Inc. engine mount.” I don’t know how much money Lindley finally invested in the conversion, but I’m under the impression the complete

Lindley’s M601E-11 engine came with a 500-hour factory warranty. The recommended TBO is 2,000 hours for engines produced before January 1997 and those thereafter 3,000 hours.

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The 601E engine is rated for 751 shp for maximum takeoff power for one minute and 657 shp for continuous operation.

For Lindley’s installation, the engine has been derated to 600 horsepower by adjusting the redlines on the gauges. The horsepower is available, but legally can’t be used.

Lindley’s 601E also has a system of integrated limiters designated as the Engine Limiter Unit (LUN 5224). The Walter Limiter Unit is probably one of the easiest ways to start a turbine engine I’ve seen. Although starting a turbine engine isn’t that hard, there is always a risk of a hot start. With the limiting system, engine damage due to a pilot’s inattention or a mechanical failure are minimal. The pilot simply flips on the battery switch, the limiter switch and the fuel boost pump in

that order. Next, the fuel control lever is moved forward one notch, touch the starter button. After the engine starts, tweak the generator switch. The limiting system limits the fuel flow during the engine start procedure in order not to exceed the internal turbine temperatures (ITT). After the engine is started, the limiter is automatically switched to the signaling mode which informs the pilot during takeoff if some parameter is exceeded.

The Walter Limiter Unit is probably one of the easiest ways to start a turbine engine I’ve seen.

Last year Johnson’s Airspray operated the Walter D series engine under an Experimental certificate. This year the FAA wouldn’t renew the Experimental certificate, necessitating Lindley to apply for the STC. Lindley offered the Thrush to me for a quick one around the patch. I gladly accepted. We went through the pilot-proof start procedure, then it was off for a little late afternoon fun.

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The Walter factory’s response toward my feelings about the prop installation is that the five-blade prop delivers as much thrust as longer three-blade props manufactured by AVIA-Hamilton Standard (3.82 lbf/hp for the five-blade propeller and 3.35 lbf/ hp for the three-blade propeller). Go figure.

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standard length wings. This aircraft is an exceptional performer with its light 1978 airframe and fabric tail. I didn’t find Johnson’s Airspray’s Thrush to be as responsive. Of course, the Johnson Thrush is heavier with the Goering hopper and extended wings, that also affect aileron roll and add drag.

I believe the two most influential factors affecting the aircraft’s performance were the 600 horsepower limitation (makes sense) and the five-blade AVIA Hamilton Standard propeller. The

Nevertheless, I believe the Walter installation on the Thrush is an asset for our industry. It offers an affordable turbine engine for a reliable airframe. The engine should provide the same benefits for other ag aircraft installations, although I’ve not flown them. The Walter engine’s reputation has yet to be proven in the United States. However, it is a well-known, reliable workhorse in the Eastern Block countries.

It was getting late in the afternoon. Graham and I had reservations at the Grand Forks Holiday Inn. We departed Johnson’s Airspray in spite of their insistence that we stay, but we had a mission with a schedule and we needed to remain on it. Next month we complete AgAir Update’s 6th Annual Excursion with stops in Hillsboro and Red Lake, North Dakota, then on to Mitchell, South Dakota. Have you ever heard of the Corn Palace?

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by Bill Lavender When it becomes time for an ag-operator to have his propeller overhauled or repaired, ultimately the best choice for a propeller shop is one that can be trusted.

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As a propeller performs its functions, incredible forces are exerting themselves.

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Some propeller shops are not familiar with how the ag-operator’s propeller is used. Nor are some propeller shops aware of the importance of how to extend the blade life as much as possible while at the same time assuring that the propeller will safely fly and perform for another spray season. It takes a special concern for the ag-customer property. A prop shop that intimately knows the industry

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will take the time and make the effort to grind only the amount necessary off of a blade during overhaul. It will also make sure every component of the propeller receives digilent inspections keeping in mind the knowledge of the abuse it has been through and will face in the upcoming season. Some propeller shops do not do this. Instead, they determine the blade needs replacing, raising the cost of the overhaul. They also may not know where to look for any unique problems found in ag-props, like hidden corrosion for example.

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• Assemblies and subassemblies are taken completely apart.

• Finishes such as paint and plating are removed exposing the “base” metal.

• Aluminum components such as blades, hubs and retention nuts are dye penetrant and eddy current inspected.

• Steel components are magnetic particle inspected (magnaflux).

• All critical components are dimensionally measured within thousandths of an inch.

• Blades are reworked to remove oxidation, nicks and corrosion.

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• Any wear or damage is reworked.

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NTSB Identification: GAA17CA225 Date: April 10, 2017 Location: LEWISTOWN, MT Aircraft: Weatherly Aviation Co Inc 620B Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

flying level. However, with good judgment and proper training and planning, it is possible to safely operate an aircraft in flat light conditions.

The pilot reported that during a low altitude, practice aerial application flight, he lost depth perception between the snowcovered ground and overcast sky. He added that the airplane impacted the ground, and came to rest after sliding about 500 ft. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Federal Aviation Administration’s pamphlet, “Flying in Flat Light and White Out Conditions”, which states: Flat light is an optical illusion, also known as “sector or partial white out.”

It is not as severe as “white out” but the condition causes pilots to lose their depthof-field and contrast in vision. Flat light conditions are usually accompanied by overcast skies inhibiting any good visual clues.

Such conditions can occur anywhere in the world, primarily in snow covered areas but can occur in dust, sand, mud flats, or on glassy water. Flat light can completely obscure features of the terrain, creating an inability to distinguish distances and closure rates.

As a result of this reflected light, it can give pilots the illusion of ascending or descending when actually

NTSB Identification: CEN17LA190 Date: May 04, 2017 Location: Tahoka, TX Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502 Injuries: 1 Minor.

An Air Tractor AT-502B, was destroyed by impact and a postcrash fire following a loss of engine power after takeoff from the Bar-T Airport (2F4), near Tahoka, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of Federal Code of Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed in the vicinity and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated

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from 2F4, Tahoka, Texas, and its intended destination was to a local field to apply chemicals.

The pilot reported that he had flown several aerial application flights in the morning and the airplane was operating normally.

Prior to the final flight of the day, while the airplane was being loaded with chemicals, he heard a noise, but all engine gauges appeared to indicate that everything was normal. He taxied down runway 35, applied power, and took off. The engine gauges indicated, ITI 8,000, propeller RPM 2,200. About 30 feet above the ground, the airplane plane started making a noise and the engine was surging. The pilot attempted to add more power, but

the engine was not responding, and he tried to keep the airplane flying. Just as the pilot was going to dump the chemical load, the airplane veered to the left and hit the ground. After the pilot exited the airplane and post-crash fire ensued.

A witness at the airport, saw the airplane takeoff and fly about 1/2 way down the runway. He stated that the airplane touched down on its left wheel and became airborne again. He saw the airplane past the departure end of the runway and it was losing altitude. He then saw the left wing tilting down and the airplane impacted the ground.

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NTSB Identification: CEN17LA177 Date: May 08, 2017 Location: Beech Grove, AR Aircraft: GRUMMAN G-164C Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

A Gruman G-164C airplane, was destroyed by ground fire after it veered off a private airstrip during takeoff near Beech Grove, Arkansas. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was under the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of flight, which was not on a flight plan. The airplane was departing the private airstrip on a local flight.

The pilot reported that while on takeoff roll about halfway down the runway, the right main tire “went flat and possibly blew.” The airplane suddenly veered right and it went off the side of the runway. It hit a field ditch, bounced, turned sideways, and slid to a stop. The pilot saw fuel running out of the engine compartment and it caught fire. The pilot exited the airplane without injury.

The airplane continued to burn and the engine compartment, cockpit, fuselage, empennage, and left wing were largely consumed by fire.

The pilot reported that while maneuvering at a low altitude during an aerial application flight, a gust of wind lifted the right wing and the left wing descended striking the “wheat” crop.

Subsequently, the airplane was “sucked” into the wheat, the airplane impacted the ground and came to rest inverted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: WPR17LA113 Date: May 26, 2017 Location: Rockville, ID Aircraft: BELL 206B Injuries: 1 Serious.

passes, one to the north, and the second to the south. As he performed a 180-degree turn at an altitude of about 40 to 50 feet above ground level (agl), he heard a grinding noise immediately followed by a loud bang and subsequent loss of power. The pilot stated that he immediately initiated an autorotation landing to a nearby field, however, did not have enough forward airspeed and rotor rpm to flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Examination of the helicopter by a FAA inspector revealed that the tailboom was structurally damaged. The helicopter was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

NTSB Identification: CEN17LA202 Date: May 28, 2017 Location: El Campo, TX Aircraft: PIPER PA36 Injuries: 1 Serious.

A Piper PA36 airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted a cotton field near El Campo, Texas. The pilot sustained serious injury.

A Bell 206B sustained substantial damage during a forced landing near Rockville, Idaho. The pilot was seriously injured.

The pilot reported that after the helicopter was reloaded with chemical, he proceeded to a nearby field to begin an aerial application. The pilot said that he performed two application

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Required documentation onboard ag-aircraft The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) in an effort to increase safety awareness during summer months and also to remind ag-pilots and ag-operators of the onboard aircraft documentation requirements of CFR 137.33(a) (b) and 91.203 offers the following advice: • 14 CFR Part 137.33(a), requires a copy of the Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate be carried on-board the aircraft while operating in Part 137 operations. The Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness Certificate with limitations are not required

to be on board, but must be located at the base where dispensing operations are conducted.

• For all other flying, 14 CFR Part 91.203 requires you to have; (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate with limitations, and (2) An effective U.S. registration certificate issued to its owner on board the aircraft. Copies of the aircraft registration and airworthiness certificates are not allowed.

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Australia AAA hosts convention— Launches Power Line Safety Program The Aerial Application Association of Australia (AAAA) recently held its annual convention May 31- June 2 at the Stamford Glenelg South Australia near Adelaide. Over 170 Association members, trade vendors and supporters attended.

During the awards presentation, the AAAA presented its top award, the Ray Mackay Award, to Lindsay Keenan of Rural Air Work based in Moree, New South Wales (NSW) in recognition of his lifelong contribution to improvement of the aerial agricultural and application industry.

In presenting the award and its heartfelt thanks for his contribution, the Association noted that Mr Keenan was also celebrating his 40th year in the aviation industry.

In addition to always being willing to host industry, community and government leaders to demonstrate the capabilities and accountability of the industry, Mr Keenan has been a lifelong supporter of the Association and its stewardship programs, including Spraysafe and the comprehensive Aerial Improvement Management System-or AIMS. From learning to fly in New Zealand to managing significant aerial application companies in Wee Waa and then Moree, Lindsay and partner Susan established Rural Air Work in 2001 to service clients in the Moree area.

The Ray Mackay Award Lindsay received is named after a stalwart of the industry who played a key role in the development of the Association and its members and the very early adoption - in 1985 - of the best practice program ‘Spraysafe’.

The AAAA also recognised pilot Mick East with the Professional Pilot Award for 2017. Mick flies from Finley with Field Air and lives at Tocumwal. As a long term ag pilot, Mick is dedicated to getting the best for clients - but always with safety first. In a challenging, hazard-rich low-level environment - applying crop protection products at about three metres above the ground focus and professionalism are non-negotiable.

of wire strikes is addressed head on. Power lines have been a significant safety issue since the electrification of rural areas— and wire strikes have been a major threat to aerial application since the late 1940s when the industry began in Australia.

While training and ongoing professional development play a significant role in preparing pilots to manage risks associated with low level operations around power lines, there are two key initiatives that can support and improve safety for the sector; the provision of mapping information on power line networks and the marking of power lines Over recent years, Aerial Application Association of Australia (AAAA) has worked to reshape the Australian Standard on marking of power lines (AS 3891 Parts 1 & 2), has developed and delivered world-leading human factor training courses and has worked with power line companies to develop mapping and marking systems and make them available to pilots and business owners.

The AAAA has now launched its Power Line Safety Program that aims to encourage and facilitate power companies improving aviation safety and provide a way of both aviation businesses and rural landholders engaging in meaningful safety actions to improve safety.

Wire strikes account for approximately 57% of all Australian aerial application accidents/incidents. While this is only a fraction of the total safety problem surrounding contact between vehicles and farm implements with power infrastructure, it is a significant cost to the industry and a personal impact on pilots

Additionally, the AAAA and Air Tractor, Inc. recognized the significant contribution of Essential Energy in NSW and southern Queensland through their power line marking and mapping programs developed with the AAAA CEO Phil Hurst with the Leland Snow Innovation Award. This award recognizes world-leading Australian initiatives that make a real difference.

Essential Energy, Ergon Energy and QBE Aviation Insurance also announced they are Foundation Safety Partners in the AAAA Power Line Safety Program launched at the convention to facilitate aerial application operators and landholders marking power lines to make flying near them safer for pilots.

At the convention, a new and very important safety program was launched; The Power Line Safety Program where the problem

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Essential Energy’s Emily Swift and Daniel Germany (center) and The Aerial Application Association of Australia CEO Phil Hurst (L) awarded the Leland Snow Innovation Award presented by Air Tractor, Inc. President Jim Hirsch (R) for providing power line network mapping and marking to the industry.

Thanks to a strong culture of reporting, the AAAA has sound statistics from the Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB) that indicate 30% of wire strikes occur when the pilot did not know wires was present— something that can be addressed directly by access to better mapping and improved planning.

• Availability of energy network mapping that is region specific, along with ‘clean’ data that is easily uploadable, useable and updateable.

Availability is entirely dependent on energy companies providing mapping in the same or similar way as Australia’s Essential Energy already does.

• Availability of an energy company marking request and action system similar to Essential Energy’s system.

Types of accidents and serious incidents in aerial There are a range of contributing application from 2005-2016 (ATSB, 2016) elements including the Australian However, 70% of wire strikes happen Standard rewrite, availability of good even though the pilot was aware of the wire. From AAAA markers and a reasonable price for fitting and installation. research, this is likely due to a combination of poor visual acuity, working memory failure, cognitive and physical distraction, Those Australian states/territories and energy companies that inattentional blindness and forgetting. are unable to deliver the two requirements above will not be able to participate in the program, but the AAAA will seek to The most obvious remedy, in addition to training to understand work with them to achieve these relatively straightforward focus and attention which the AAAA already conducts, is to requirements. mark the wires and improve their visual prominence.

Currently, Essential Energy in New South Wales (NSW) is fully The AAAA acknowledges not all aerial application companies compliant. Ergon Energy in Queensland is working on achieving will be able to participate in the program due to the following these systems and has advised it already has a marking system practical restrictions that are not under the control of the in place but further work is required on simplifying access and company or the AAAA. the provision of mapping.

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By signing the terms and conditions of the program, AAAA members agree, once the two baseline conditions above are fulfilled and available in their operational area, to comply with the following requirements over the first 12 months of participation in the program: • Ensure all relevant staff are trained on the human factor and related issues that contribute to wire strikes by attending the AAAA Wire Risk Management / Human Factors / Cockpit Resource Management Safety training course.

• Request and pay for the marking of 10 wires identified by the company as a high risk to safety.

• Use power line mapping as an integral part of job planning.

• Encourage clients to undertake a farm electrical safety hazard assessment, including for bad wires for aerial application and to mark any bad wires they identify.

• Implement a company power line management system (if not already active) of collecting wire information and providing written

expectations to pilots on how to treat particular wires.

• Implement a power line management system (if not already active) to ensure reporting, recording and a safety analysis of ‘near hits’, incidents and accidents involving power lines.

The system must include a process for immediate actions including reporting of any wire strike to the relevant energy company and ATSB. In addition, the company commits to passing on reports to the AAAA. Such a system must contain the original pilot’s report, chief pilot analysis, recommended safety actions and close-out comments.

By achieving initial commitments and any subsequent additional milestones as outlined in the terms and conditions, participants will be recognised through Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum accreditation status as they mark more wires.

The program will also provide encouragement and recognition for landholders that support the program

Australian ag-operator, Lindsay Keenan of Rural Air Work in Moree, New South Wales, receiving the Ray Mackay Award from Peter Travers in recognition of his lifelong contribution to improvement of the aerial agricultural and application industry.

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The AAAA is very proud to welcome our Foundation Safety Partners to this program—QBE Aviation Insurance, Essential Energy and Ergon Energy.

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by Mike Feeney After Wendell Fletcher (of California) said that he would require 100 firm orders for his FU-24 design, the New Zealand Meat Board said that they would underright the project in order that production could start. It was a lot more complex than that, but that was the situation and the prototype (ZK-BDS) was shipped to Hamilton at Rukuhia aerodrome flying for the first time in September 1954. I remember well watching Jerry Barden work on the project to get it flying and ready for the New Zealand test-flying program, which I think was carried out at Woodbourne by Cliff Andrers, who could not make the machine enter a fully-developed spin.

None of the FU-24 aircraft were certified in the USA at the time. Instead, they were flight tested by a New Zealand pilot and were issued New Zealand airworthiness certificates. In the minds of some of us, including myself who flew the early versions, the test flying procedure seemed to be deficient in some respects.

Jerry seemed to be a very nice chap and stayed on as the Fletcher representative for several weeks. Our local Waikato Times provided regular articles on the project that I still have all in one of my scrapbooks.

The aircraft looked a tad odd and out of scale and/or shape; well at least to my eyes.

It had a wide open cockpit in front of the hopper and the size of the entire airframe looked to be too large for the (relatively) tiny flat-six cylinder engine. This was identical to the Continental O-470 with 225 bhp fitted to the Cessna 180, which had a wing area of only 175 square feet.

By comparison, the Fletcher wing was 330 square feet with a span of 42 feet.

The aircraft had enlarged nose cowling intakes to improve low-speed cooling and a rather primitive cockpit canopy, which did nothing to reduce the noise

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level or the leaking of rain. The cockpit rubber rear seal did not seal and seemed to be very good at sucking fertiliser dust down and cold air the back of one’s neck. That is why I often wore a scarf on frigid days.

to various degrees. Some were even constructed out of “thin air”... that is a small metal C/N plate which is simply suspended from two strings from the hangar ceiling at about the correct height at which to begin construction, the tailcone for example.

For some weird reason, Fletcher ran the six exhaust pipes through the cockpit via a sort of augmentor type pipe. It was all rather strange and extremely dangerous should there be an accident which involved the engine which was only inches away from our feet. Why the two pipes were known as augmentor tubes, I never did understand. But, they did help to warm our feet on a frosty morning.

I am not sure now, but I think that Fred’s company was called Adams Aerial Topdressing and was eventually sold to the rapidly expanding James Aviation, the forerunner of Pacific Aerospace Corporation. In those years, Ozzie James loved getting bigger and bigger...but, that is another story indeed.

Anyway, several New Zealand operators placed orders for the Fletcher FU-24. (the “U” is for Utility and was never changed to “A” for agricultural).

I do remember at one stage, Ozzie owned so many rebuilt Fletchers that a CAA inspector was somewhat bemused to observe two rebuilt, freshly painted FU-24s on which were identical registration letters!

First FU-24 accident One of the early ag-operators was the well-known Fred Adams from the South Island. He bought C/N 18 and registered it as ZK-BHP. On 3rd of May 1956, near Balclutha, Fred had the first FU-24 accident in his fairly new Fletcher and it suffered considerable damage, though I do not recall that Fred was badly injured. Bits and pieces of C/N 18 were incorporated into an airframe which became ZK-BSM. As hundreds of Fletchers were damaged over the decades, many were sort of rebuilt (created) into airframes

Topdressing with lime was common for the early years of aerial applications in New Zealand. The aerial spreading of any product legally requires that 80% of the weight/mass must be able to be jettisoned within five seconds.

After the advent of (dry) granulated superphosphate, this was no longer a problem.

But a product made by grinding limestone had proved to create a most dangerous situation due to very poor flow factors with hoppers that were not fitted with some form of agitator in order to maintain a reliable rate of flow.

However, 99% of us persisted in trying to safely spread lime from hoppers which were not fitted with proper agitators.

Why the New Zealand Civil Aviation officers, or the company management did not take very strong steps to ban the use of lime, or require the fitting of agitators is a mystery to me, even after all these years and the avoidable deaths, cockpit fires and injuries.

I experienced many battles with clogged lime in hoppers and survived by never flying into rising terrain that is so common in New Zealand, but instead

used a higher airspeed and a sowing direction across the lay of the land. I always landed with the hopper door open in the hope that the shock and vibration might clear any residual lime inside of the hopper, which it often did not.

First FU-24 fatality Kenneth Simpson was a very wellknown ag-pilot, as he had been aerial topdressing since September of 1952 and had several thousand hours of lowlevel ag-flying experience. The industry began in late 1949, but gained much strength during 1950 and 1951, so Ken was one of the very early pioneers.

I remember hearing much about Ken’s crash, as I was about to make my first solo flight at the Waikato Aero Club a few days later.

Ken was the 14th ag-pilot to be killed in New Zealand and the first to lose his life in a FU-24 on 16 of October 1956.

Ken and his loader-driver began working on a lime job shortly after lunchtime.

The airstrip was about four nautical miles

east of the small village of Mananui, just a few miles south of Taumaranui and a few miles southeast of the Echolands base airfield.

The terrain in the spreading area was comprised of fairly steep hill-faces and patches of native bush with some rather solid trees. The wind conditions in the early part of the morning is often calm with patches of fog, but by midday there is always some wind; often variable amongst the hill-country.

At 13:25 Ken departed in his FU-24 on the ninth sortie, but it was not until 13:40 that the crash was witnessed.

The accident investigator calculated that the take-off payload must have been about 14 hundredweight (711 kg/1567 lbs).

After several minutes, the aircraft was seen to be approaching the sowing area at low-level. The lime was seen to be leaving the hopper outlet for a few seconds and then the flow stopped. The aircraft was then seen to be manoeuvring at low-level within a cul-de-sac; a narrow

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As the FU-24 hopper design was a concave shape from the top to the bottom outlet, the lime products tended to form a bridge over the hopper outlet.

If so, the only effective way to take the weight off the compacted material was to push the nose down (partial bunting) to remove the “G” loading to zero, or less, then pull the stick back to avoid hitting the ground, or trees or wires. When flying at low-level, the process is very uncomfortable and rather dangerous in several ways.

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gully. It was then seen to enter a turn during which it struck a tree and crashed inverted into a group of trees. The impact was absorbed by the cabin area and Ken was killed instantly. Fire erupted and the aircraft was destroyed.

The accident investigator said that he found evidence of compacted lime from previous flights and there was no doubt that a serious overload had happened. There was no evidence of an engine or structural failure. He also commented that a change in wind conditions was likely leading to a loss of performance with no safety margin remaining.

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With the hopper size of the early model FU-24, when 700 kilograms of superphosphate was loaded, the hopper was full and could be observed by the driver as he filled the aircraft.

But lime is denser than superphosphate and the level of 700 kilograms would be well below full.

In the front of the hopper was a small clear perspex window so the pilot could turn his head in order to attempt to read the level of product. It was very difficult to see clearly to check the load. In my experience, the window was far too small and became dirty almost after the first load. The only sure method of checking the payload figure was for the pilot to undo his harness and climb onto the wing in order to look down into the hopper. It was also difficult for the driver to check unless he climbed out of his cab onto the ground then climbed up onto the wing and advise the pilot of the load of lime; all of this taking an inordinate amount of time.

The Fletcher FU-24 cockpit ergonomics I flew were also quite awful, as I soon discovered after having become used to the fine Cessna 180 in its ag-role. For some strange reason, the pilot’s seat was mounted in the centre of the quite wide cockpit. This meant that you had to look over the nose-cowl from the middle and there was no space on the right to carry your loader-driver or a farmer. The hopper lever was placed well over to the left, so your arm angle was awkward and very difficult to operate day after day. When carting lumpy chunks of damp lime, it was a nightmare trying to force the congealed mess through the manual hopper doors at the same time having to “bunt” the aircraft nose down at low airspeeds with almost nil climb performance. The IT’S ALL ABOUT AIR! entire job could become utterly ludicrous and highly dangerous, as fatigue gradually wore one out and many of us grew to dislike the horrible machine.

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Ag Cat

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Pristine Two Hole Grumman Ag Cat For Sale, Juneau White Pontiac Red Paint, Restored 2012, Fresh Annual 2-2017.

Specs: Dual Controls, Smoker, 720 Nav., Transponder, Intercom, Tulsa R985 Engine w/70 hrs SMOH & 2D30 Prop w/2 hrs SMOH. Price reduced! Call 970-520-1941 Col. Joe Kittinger’s “Show Cat”, unique G164A+, 3945 TT, Sky-Writer / BannerTower, Less E&P $39K, as is haul-away, or 0-SIRAN A&E&P (270-SMOH R985) for $139K Call 870-759-1692 or email frank. kelly@ag-cat.com

1985 Ag Cat G-164B, ATT 6450, Garrett 331-2 Turbine Engine with Fresh Hot Section, Fresh Gear Box and Compressor inspection, First & Second wheels new, third wheel 4078 Cycles remaining, Overhauled Da sh 3 Torque sensor, Overhauled prop new blades, Hobbs 2138 since complete Hershey Rebuild, Raised Wing, FP-5 Electronics International Fuel Flow, Aileron & Elevator Servo Tabs, Smoker Kit, 115 Gallon Fuel Kit, Zee System A/C, Heavy Gear & Tail Spring, Approved Bottom Load fuel Kit, SATLOC M3 Touch Screen, 400 Gallon Hopper & A Frame. $375,000 Call Ward at 402-8710039 or email wacii@prestox.com

WANTED - 450HP Ag Cat. Call Dean at 406-374-2210

1969 G-164A, 6590 TT, P&W R-985-AN14B, 5083.07 TT, 822 SMOH, Prop was overhauled on 5-10-04 with AG-100-2 blades, Locking Tail Wheel, Ceconite, Hershey Tips, Airwolf Oil Filter, Metalized Wings, Brackett Air Filter, Weathero Fan and Trailing Edge Booms. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1180 to see spec sheet for more details. $65,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends

500 Gallon Ag Cat -2011 Hershey built FAT CAT Super -6 Garrett. Engine 1561 TSOH. Prop 736 TSOH. Long range fuel tanks bottom load fuel. Heavy tail spring and gear legs. 41” Transland gate box w/ SS 13 vane spreader. Lane electric spray fan brake, SS booms CP-11’s, swivels and AFS bodies. Elevator and Rudder servo’s, Aileron servo’s and goose feet. Custom cockpit instrument panel w/ all EI digital gauges, VHF radio, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/ big screen. New Throttle quadrant, smoker, A/C. Fresh annual completed 5/2017. Call Dwayne O’Brien at 337-5155599 or 337-582-3701 (2) 2017 Super A+600 Queen Cats! 350gal H-V TL Combos, B-Cabins, T.S.Tails, 0-SMOH AF/E/P. See to believe! Bank on Four Wings. Fly SAFER, CHEAPER & Do Better Work! For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 1976 G164A, 7632 TTAF, 870 TSMOH engine Covington, 618 TSOH Prop AG1002, 80 Gallon Fuel, 24” ext. Hershey tips, SATLOC LiteStar II, Crophawk 7B, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Flagger, Tank heater, WeathAero fan, Shutter door, 500-5T/W. Call 405-263-7271

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1972 G164A Ag Model Ag Cat, with B Model mods, N100F, 10,000 TT, 1000 R1340 Covington, Locking TW, stainless valve, chip light, CP nozzles, 120g fuel, Hershey metalized wings, stainless belly, stainless airfoil booms, Smoker, com radio, sealed cockpit, B Model windshield, flat custom panel, centerline short tail, Hershey tips, Rudder/Aileron/Elevator Servos.. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701636-5881

1976 Turbine Cat A Model, *PRICE REDUCED* 10,000 TTAF, PT6-20, 200 since IRAN and hot section, all B model updates, Satloc 99.5 w/flow control, bottom load fuel 335 hopper, right boom shut off, CP11s with swivels, clean northern plane! $215,000 Call Ryan 701-360-7926

1984 Ag Cat Super B, N3627G, Airframe TT: 14,336.0, Engine TT: 10,849.0 PT6A -15AG, Equipment: Big Fuel – 120 gallons – Side Load, Wing Extensions – Hershey Tips, Hershey Heavy Tail Spring, Bantam w/ G4 plus Flow Control, Mills Conversion FWF, 400 Gallon Hopper, A/C, Bleed Air Heat, 38” Transland Gate, Agronautics Ground Adjustable Fan, Elevator Servo, Goosefeet Aileron Servo’s, CP Nozzles w/ Drop Airfoil (DAF) Booms. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1055 to see spec sheet for more details. $345,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

Sky Tractor LLC is proud to present the completion of the SN1B Ag Cat! You will not find another like it! Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow, 114g Long Range Fuel, All new fabric tail and wings, ANR Hardwire Hookup, Custom Seat, Electric Brake, Raised Wing Kit, Chip Detector. So much to list so make sure to check out the spec sheet! Sky Tractor LLC at 1-800-437-5319

1969 Ag Cat Model G164A, 600HP, N410X Serial# 631, AFTT 10,400 hrs, TSM O H 4hr s (Tuls a), TSPO H 2hr s (Precision Propeller), Complete Spray gear & Spreader Setup, Lane/Agrinautics/ Transland/CP Satloc 99.5/Crophawk Smoker/ Extended Wings/ 80gal Fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, King VHF. $80,000 OBO *PRICE REDUCED* Aircraft is located in Northern Nevada. Call Mike Morris at Morris Ag Air 775-304-1958.

SB+ Turbo-Cat, TPE331-1 Work horse!

Deluxe Equipment, A AI -Annual, M3 w/TC, HV TL Combo, 218-SHSI/GBI, 5525/5210/1586 RC’s. $339K *PRICE REDUCED* (AgCat trades welcome) For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

1976 Ag Cat G164A, N48555, SN 1671, R1340 1171 SMOH, 12D40 Prop, SS drop booms, CP Flat Fan w/swivels, Airstar 99 w/flow control, Smoker, Wing extensions & Hershey Tips, Aileron & Elevator Servos, 80g fuel w/bottom load, 1” main gear, Hershey tail gear, Sealed cockpit/ 1pc windshield, metalized wings, Tall tail - centerline, Flagger, Speed Ring. For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701636-5881

2013 AT-502B -34AG, HAS TO GO! 2350 TTAE, 700 since hot, Wingman, 3 inch bottom load, single point fuel, G4 with flow control, heat and AC, drop booms with CP 11 and swivels, 25 inch gate with Swathmaster spreader, hot section inspection with sale. Call Brent at 662719-7519

1998 AT-602-60, N5192T SN: 602-0527.

Fresh annual and $36K Factory New Fuel Control installed, 7911 TT Engine and Airframe, Night work lights, LED nose lights, Smoker, Single point fuel, Wingman, Factory heat & AC, SATLOC M3, Intelliflow, Factory dropped booms, CP11TT’s, Lane brake and fan, Right boom shutoff, SSF 13 Vane Spreader, Garmin SL 40, Motorola business band radio. See NEW SPEC SHEET for more info.

Selling for the Chad Frei family. $375,000 PRICE REDUCED! 208 - 431- 4795 or timshamblin@gmail.com

2008 AT-802A, S/N: 802A-0310, PT6A67AG, 2973 TT, Fresh paint job and fresh extensive annual. New landing gear, all new windows and windshields, new engine mount, 10 inch Hyd gate with Vondran gate controller, new G4 GPS with flow control, new spreader, smoker, bottom load fuel, LED pulse lights, Factory A/C and heat. This also comes with your first 100hr. and 300hr. inspections at no charge and 100hr. warranty on A/F labor at Ag Air Aircraft Inc. $850,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Available for Least to Own! Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870-8573744 for details

A Model Ag Cat project for sale. Includes data tag. Complete project disassembled.

Frame, wings, tail surfaces repaired. Call for more details and pricing. Location in Hershey, NE at Storm Aeronautics 308368-5556 Mint G164A -450HP, 0-IRAN AF, E&P, DAF Combo, SAFE, Economic Start-up, $119K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Two Hole Ag Cat project for sale. Call Storm Aeronautics for more details. 308368-5556

1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Engine w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydro prop 0 SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501 hrs ago, Main gear has 292 hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, Stainless steel booms, New paint in 2013, Fresh Annual $130K 601-201-9497

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2017 Air Tr ac tors, all models, call Southeastern Aircraft Sales at 800-4412964 to reserve your slot!

1991 AT-401, 3267 TSN, 782 SMOHE, M3 Satloc, Intelliflow, Very clean northern airplane! $235,000 Call Donnie Ripley at 830-275-1127

1995 AT-502B 10,336 TTAF, Wing Spar Replaced 1-3-2012 7886 hours, Engine PT6-15AG S/N 14265, 10,336 TT, Prop o/h 7-13-2013, M-3 w/ Flow Control, Load Hawg, CP, Smoker, Heat & AC, Led light Spreader, Electric fan Brake, Hydraulic flaps, PRICE REDUCED to $275K OR WILL TAKE TRADE Call Gary at 662-299-8095 2011 AT-502B, 2800 TTSN. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2006 AT-802A -67AG, 4730 hrs. TTSN E&A, 10” Transland gate, single point fuel, M3 SATLOC, new landing gear, red and white, working now. $685,000 Call Steve 239-860-2028

1999 AT-802, 8065 TT, -67AG with 6195 TT, 280 since hot, FCU and flow dividers, 800 since prop IRAN, new motor mounts, 150 on new mains, SATLOC M3, single point fuel, Wingman, would consider 400 or 500 gallon airplane in trade. $599K Call Donald Dierks at 870-673-1821

1992 AT-502A, PT6A- 45R, NEW CT BLADES, 0 HRS SHSI, LOTS OF CYCLES REMAINING, 713 HRS SINCE SPAR CAP REPLACEMENT, 8527 TTAF. $375,000 Call Peter at 979-234-2482

2001 AT-602, 6200 TT, recent IRAN on prop and gearbox. 0 HOT section by Prime Turbines. New wings, bottom load fuel, M3 Satloc, quick start, LED nose lights, Wingman, spreader and CP09 nozzles, $525,000. 870-866-7636 2017 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK, SPEC TO YOUR NEEDS $893,400 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2017 AT-802-0802 -65AG, F.T.O., dual cockpit, 308 gallon fuel, smoker, Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow and G4 screen, single point fuel, Garmin 225 com, Garmin GTX transponder, antennas, Bose jack.

Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com

1993 AT-402. N9165C. 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 0 SHOT by LD Blake, Hartzell prop, 9800 hr spar caps

by AT installed at 7323.5 by AT, rep. due at 17,123.5 TTA, new hopper installed by AT at 7323.5 TTA, new main gear legs and axles installed at Hobbs: 1107.6, new tail gear installed at Hobbs: 1568, five blade fan, electric brake, Aluminum booms, SATLOC M3, flow control, A/C, single point fuel. New Paint! Annual inspection due 11/1/17. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=262 to see spec sheet for details. $345,000. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends 2017 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2000 AT-502B, 9100 TTIS AF&E. Spars done at 7988 hours. 1100 hours SGBI and prop O/H. Factory heat & air. Lowered booms. Hemisphere G4 w/flow control.

Smoker. Hopper rinse. CP-11’s, WeathAero. Wingman. Breckenridge 12 vane spreader. Sold with fresh annual and HSI. No major damage history $360,000 *PRICE REDUCED* 662-822-3204.

1985 AT-301, AFTT 7756, P&W 1340 w/330 SMOH, Propeller is a hydromatic 22D40 AD81-13-06R2, 5yr recurrent inspection on prop just completed, 6400 hrs. left on wing spars, Touchscreen Satloc M3, A/C, VG’S, 126 gal. single point fuel, 350 gal. Hopper, Smoker, Electric Fan Brake, CP09 Nozzles & Overhauled Transland 10” Vane Spreader w/cart. Around 450 hrs. ago plane had an extensive ground up refurb & paint. Fresh annual just completed. Ready to go to work! Very nice Air Tractor! $155K PRICE REDUCED! 229-425-8277

1988 AT-502 N1004B, Available For SALE OR LEASE! S/N: 501- 0022, TT 7816.4, P&W PT6A-34AG, s/n: PCE57182, TT 13,834.5, SHOT 1.1, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA-30202, SOH 1121.4, (Aircraft converted from 501 to 502 on 10-31-05 by Frost Flying Service) Hot Section Inspection performed by Prime Turbines., Has new 9800 hour spar cap’s, by Air Tractor. Annual due 4/1/18.

Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=686 to see spec sheet for details. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights & weekends

LIKE NEW! 2016 AT-802A -65. Delivered NEW in April 2017. 75hrs.TT, Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, Intelliflow, Hatfield Fuel, 308 gal fuel, Steam Gauges, CP’s, Electric Fan brake. SS Camlocks, Comm/ANR. Call Chris at 701-866-2647 NEW 2017 AT-802A -65 Dual Cockpit. Just Delivered from Factory. Satloc Bantam, G4 screen, Intelliflow, bottom load fuel, 308 gal. fuel, CPs, Elec Fan brake, Steam Gauges, Comm/ANR. Rod: 701-321-0767

2013 AT-602 -65AG, 1400 hrs. TT, Engine under warranty until 2500 hrs. $925,000 Will possibly consider a partial trade for SuperB Ag Cat w/PT6. Call for more information 662-588-0519

1992 AT-401, Geared 401, 509 SMOH

by Covington, 5619 TTAF, 1301 SOH on 23d40 Hydromatic prop, Clean Midwest aircraft, Touch screen M3 w/Intelliflow.

32 CP11s with Afs checks, Single point fuel, smoker, chip light, SL40 com radio, 402 wheels and brakes, Am safe restraints, oil cooler with shutter door and cold air intake. Great airplane! $165,000 Thomas 402-322-0338

2011 AT-502A -60, 1653 TT, 44.3 SHSI, 1653 TT prop, Hopper Rinse, Smoker, Bantam Satloc with G4 Screen and Flow Control, Garmin 510 Par 200 Radio, Lane Brake, Heat and A/C, RT Boom shutoff, single point fuel, CP-09-3P nozzles. $869,000 Call 605-870-2697 2017 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213

1996 502B -34AG COVER GIRL, 9331 TTAE, Wings done @ 7386 next due @17,186, Fresh Annual, Prop Ir an, Starter Generator overhaul, Extensive Hot Section, Fuel control and engine accessory gear box done year before last, SATLOC M3 w/flow control, New gear @ 8816.6 TT, Factory heat and air, PAR 200 Com/Audio Panel, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, CP 09’s. This airplane was on the cover of the November issue of AAU!!! $425K Call 970-595-0946 2017 AT-502XP, Ferry Time Only, In Stock, Fantastic Machine! $995,300 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1999 AT-502B -34 w/fresh annual, 9600 TT, Tons of cycles remaining on all rotating components, 100 since HSI, FCU, Batteries, recent CT blades & spar caps, factory drop booms, Lane fan & brake, M3 GPS, hopper rinse, smoker, AC, Bleed air heat, 170 gallons fuel. For more information go to /craig138.wixsite.com/n73070 $350K PRICE REDUCED! Craig 252-426-9676 AT-401 For Sale - Tac: 5935.69, TT airframe: 5935.69, TT engine: 8345.86, TSMOHE: 365.50, TT prop: UNK, TSMOHP: 365.50. $225K PRICE REDUCED! For pictures and other pertinent details call Bruce Budahn, friend of owner at 1-800-549-1814 or 1-507-433-1813

2010 AT-502B, 2380 TT, 600 SHOT, PT634AG, 170 Fuel, Heat and Air, 3” Side Loader, SATLOC M3 with 7L Light Bar, Turn and Bank IND, Large Lane fan and ELE brake, Garmin Transponder, Encoding Altimeter, Bendix King Transceiver, Shadin Fuel Computer, LED Landing Lights, Wire Cutters, No Dry Fertilizer. 863-467-7777 sunniland@wildblue.net

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2001 AT-802A - 65AG, Total rebuild 2865hrs ago TT 10,464, Major engine work at Dallas Air, Motive 1800 +/- hrs ago. Just came out of major annual fresh hot section, $125k spent on it. Zero on prop IRAN and starter gen., wings done 2865 hrs ago and aircraft was painted and totally redone at AG Air Aircraft. Loaded HYD gate, Vondran controller, new G4 SATLOC, Wingman, Lane pump, radio stack, red white paint. New landing gear, single point fuel. Comes with 100 hr A/F warranty on labor and first 100 and 300 hour free labor with purchase. $655,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870-857-3744 Corning, AR

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2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling, Ram Air filter system, Hartzell prop NC-B3TN-3D/T 10282N S+4 106”. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212 AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

2005 AT-802A N8524L, 6567 TT, PT6A67AG, 6567 TT, Annual inspection due 2/1/18, HSI performed by Covington at 6494 hours on 1/10/17, Prop IRAN

by Memphis Propeller. Equipment: A/C, Heater, 100 CP nozzles - Aluminum Booms, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow flow control, Wingman, 250 gallon fuel, Lane Brake and Fan, 10” Hydraulic Gate, 2 1/2” Spray System, Ram Air Inlet, Single Point Fuel, Fast Start, Hopper Rinse, Reabe Digital Hopper Gauge, MVP-50T Digital Engine Monitor, Garmin 496 GPS, PMS 4000 Intercom. To see spec sheet go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1186. $680K Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

2004 502B -34AG, 4185 TTAE, 1179 SHOT, Heat, A/C, Lane fan and Brake, Single point fuel, Bantam with G4 screen, Intelliflow, Smoker, 164gal. fuel, CP-11TT nozzles, Comm transponder. Light hail damage, new paint. $475K. Call Rod at 701-321-0767

1990 AT-501, TT 6316.2, AT-501 was converted to AT-502 with a Walter Engine M601E-11. Engine gear box started making metal so pulled Engine. Comes with Engine & Prop. NDH. Call Tanner at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416 2015 AT-802A -65AG for sale. 575 Hrs. TTAE. Aircraft currently working, will sell at end of season, November or December.

Aircraft will have approximately 975-1000 hours. Satloc, Flow Control, Standard Air Tractor gate, Wingman, Factory Nozzles, Yellow color, Fresh Annual with sale.

Contact Brandon at 318-303-3147

Clean 1983 AT-301, 4498TT, 601SMOHTulsa. Fresh annual, new battery & carburetor. 22D-40 prop, A/C, VG’s, CP nozzles, winglets, Satloc AirStar, Crop Hawk, Weathaero fan, smoker, 126 gal fuel. $125,000 Call Ken at 580 484-7267 or 580 484--7267 1989 AT-502 N10126, 14,012 TT, PT6A -34AG 16,683 TT, 1223 SHOT, 3583 since Light Overhaul by RT Turbines w/ new CT Blades, 2775 hours since last gear box inspection, Fuel Pump and Fuel Control replaced May 2016. Equipment: Cascade inlet, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow flowmeter, Air Repair hydraulic gate system w/smart cylinder. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1181 to see spec sheet for details. $280,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

1994 AT-402A, PT6A-15AG, AF: 7960 T TSNE W, Eng: 4 690 T TSUH, 1166 TTSHSI, Fresh Spar Caps, A/C, V.G.’s, Comm Radio, Satloc Bantam with Flow Control, 170 Gallon Fuel, Fresh Annual, Clean Northern Airplane! $395,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call Craig Bair Cell: 605-8504729 Work: 602-532-3462

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1999 AT-502B, TT A&E 7786, Engine: PT6 -34AG, SMOH 3050, Since Hot Section 643, Prop SMOH 2033, 2 owner aircraft, AC, cockpit heat, 1 Comm Radio with bluetooth capability, Garmin transponder, M3 Satloc with flow control, digital hopper gauge and pressure gauge, new booms with CP nozzles, fan and brake, all stainless steel. $335,000 Call David at 806-777-1892

2004 AT-502B-2568, N8525V, TTAF 5410, PT6 -34AG: TTE 5410; SHOT 25, 4400 hours remaining on the wings with no inspection requirement, Cascade ram air inlet, Satloc M3 with flow, Stainless steel spray system, Air conditioned cockpit, Night working lights, Windshield washer and wiper, AmSafe inflatable restraints.

Price reduced to $495,000 Call 877647-6325

2012 AT-602-1216, N2061L, -60AG, 2920 Hrs. TTAE since new, New landing gear, Satloc Bantam with M4 screen, CommRadio, transponder, Lane electric brake & fan, S/S T/W deflector, factory heat & air, drop booms. $795,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com 2012 AT-402B, 1,500 TTAF&E, Bantam/ Flow, H eater, N o damage his tor y. $550,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1994 AT-802A -65AG well maintained aircraft with lots of good years remaining.

New G-4 with Intelliflow and Vondran Dry Flow Control. No Major Damage History.

Call for Details. 870-897-4548

1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. $500,000 Call David at 806-777-1892

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

1999 AT-802A RED/WHITE, PT6A -67 AG, 6800 TTSN, 10” gate, G4/Flow, SL40 Com, Wingman, Hatfield S.P. Fuel, ….No Trade….$680K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

2014 AT-402B, 1,750 TTAF&E, 3 Piece W/S, Smoker, Heater, Lane Brake/Fan $570,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1979 AT-301, N8764S, R-1340 -AN1, approx. 9770 hrs TT, short tail w/good fabric, Ag Nav Guia w/flowcontrol, new aluminum booms, CP-03, smoker and 126 gallon fuel. $80,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

2011 AT-502A, PT6A-60AG, N1055F, TTAF 4157, TTE 4157, SHOT 632, TT Prop 4157, TS IRAN 632 w/2 New Blades, Fresh Annual, Ready To Go. 3” Spray System, Aluminum Booms, CP11 TT’s, AFS Checks, Dual 3” Bottom Loading Valves, Lane 4 Blade Adjustable Fan & Large Electric Brake, 38” Gate, Right Boom Shut Off, VG’s, Cool Start System, Smoker, CommRadio, Hopper Rinse, Factory AC, SatLoc Intellistar w/Intelliflow Control, Hoerner Wing Tips, Wired for Kennedy Cell Set. $515K Tommy at 601-748-1444

2013 AT-802A PT6A -67AG, 2900 TT, Full fire configuration, set up for spray, fertilizer or SEAT, Vondron hyd gate, Wingman, Ag Nav GPS, single point fuel, CommRadio, smoker, Lane electric brake and fan, white/red paint, 308 gallon fuel.

PRICE REDUCED to $850,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

1985 AT-301, recent recondition paint, cover, stainless spray system, 5425TT, cool seat & belts. Covington IRAN 729hrs., compression 99-100, 9 cylinder egt cht, 12D40. VG, bottom fuel, large wheels, stainless fasteners, right boom shutoff, Airstar 99, new stainless exhaust & engine heater. June annual. Flies great, looks new! $180K 218-201-0083

1979 AT-301 PRICE DR A STIC ALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED! 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344

1980 AT-301, TTAF 9502.55 hrs., wings rebuilt 7424 hrs., TT engine 12,307 hrs. since OH, 954 hrs. since prop OH, 954 hrs. new cam and rollers installed by Covington good compression, Satloc M3, King radio, A/C, Transland pump CP09 nozzles. Purchased plane in 2009, many things done since. Plane is in very good condition. Fresh annual with sale.

Motivated Seller! $77,000 785-336-1506 2006 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, 6500 TTSN, Wingman, 10” Gate, G4/Flow Control, SP Fuel, 308 Gallon Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

1993 AT-502, PT6A -34AG, N198LA, Available For SALE OR LEASE! Airframe TT: 10,065.2, Engine TT: 10,708.2 Cascade inlet, G4 Satloc, New paint, Smoker, WAG A/C, Hopper Rinse, 38” gate, Wingman, CP Nozzles. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1054 to see spec sheet for more details. $445,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1993 AT- 402, 6402 TT PT6A-15AG engine 8671.7 TT 1254 SHSI Prop 1254 SOH SATLOC Light GPS, Lane pump brake, standard spray system, Transland spreader. Ready to go to work. $295,000 *PRICE REDUCED* Call Mike @ Valley Air Craf ts 559- 686 -7401 or mike@ thevalleyaircrafts.com 1995 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, 7600 TTSN, 10” gate, G4/Flow, New wing spar….

No Trade $790K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

1994 AT-502B, N6017E, -34AG, approx.

11,040 hrs TT, AFS check valves w/CP 11’s, Satloc G4 w/Intelliflow and smoker. $400,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer.

2003 AT-802F (2 Seat) 967.1 TTAF & E & P, -67AG, autopilot, complete spray gear with CP nozzles, NDH, always hangared, GNC 300XL GPS/Comm; K Y96A Comm; Apollo SL70 Xpder; Technisonic FD1074 TDFM136, Satloc M3, Air Tractor Fire Gate. 204-729-7723 or jon@westmanaerial.com

2014 AT-502B, PT6A -34AG, 850 TTSN, Loaded! NDH. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

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

Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

2009 AT-802 -67. 6,800 TTE&A, 300 hrs SIRAN on prop, hydraulic flaps, hydraulic air conditioning, hydraulic spray pump, hydraulic spray valve, hydraulic gate, Air Repair variable rate gate controller, SATLOC G4, Wingman, FastStart. Comes with fresh annual and HSI. Call for price.

318-439-0710, snoano@gmail.com 1997 AT-602, PT6A -60AG, 8800 TTSN, Wing Spar Replacement done, GPS/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For pricing and more info call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

1 9 9 9 AT- 8 0 2 A - 6 7A G , F a c t o r y refurbished, new panels, skins and much more at Air Tractor! N804DG, TT 7910.8 hrs.,0 Hrs. since prop O/H, New spar caps and landing gear. Kawak hydraulic spray system, Satloc M3, Wingman, Auto-Cal, single point fuel, 254 gallon fuel, recent hot section inspection. 2913 Hrs since IRAN. New annual at sale. Go to classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=994 to see spec sheet for more info. Available now. PRICE REDUCED to $625,000 For more details call Southeastern Aircraft at 800-441-2964

1998 AT-402A, 6596 TTSN, 0 SHOT (Covington), 1657 SOH, NDH, All logs, All Ad’s complied including AD200608-08 (Eddy Current), New Paint 2008, Northern Plane, Loaded with M3, King Comm, Transponder, Garmin GPS, Lane Electric brake, Boom shut-off, Very Nice affordable well cared for work horse.

605-661-7525 or jcbhoffner@gmail.com

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

2007 AT802A- 0259 N2465D - 67AG, 4986.77 T.T. Satloc Bantam, radio pkg, smoker, electric fan brake, Fast Start, dual A/C cond., new landing gear, factory heat & air, fresh hot & annual, T.T. since gearbox and light O/H 2390.1 hrs. PRICE REDUCED to $795,000. For more details call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service at 800-441-2964

Several 2010-2013 AT-802 -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag.

Detailed maintenance. +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope.com.

2005 AT-802 -65. 8,800 TTA&E. 400 hrs SIRAN prop, Completely refurbished 2015. SATLOC G4, Wingman, FastStart.

Call for price. 318-439-0710. snoano@ gmail.com 1991 AT-502B, PT6A -34AG, 9600 TTSN, Spar Completed, Bantam/Flow, Com. $395K For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2015 AT-502B -3024 N3076W -34AG, 300 hrs approx. Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, cockpit heater, A/C, Lane electric brake & fan, 3A” bottom load, S/S camlocs, S/S spray valve, RCA attitude gyro. PRICE REDUCED to $745,000. For more details call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service at 800-441-2964 1997 AT-602, PT6A -65AG, 6500 TTSN, New Wings, GPS/Flow Control, SP Fuel.

For pricing and more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

1997 AT-602 N50738, s/n: 602-0448, TT 11,055.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -45R s/n: PCE-84148, TT 30,424.0, SOH 15,445.3, SHOT 713.8, Hartzell Prop HC-B5MP-3, s/n: EVA-2147, TT 6300.0, SOH 24 4 4.7, SIR AN 494.5, Annual inspection due 4/1/18, Eddy current inspection due at TTA of 13,055.0, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 13,569.0, Since power section IRAN: 0.0 (by ProTurbines) Has upper aft longeron kit installed, Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies Has Concord sealed bat teries. Go to ht tp://classif ieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=685 to see spec sheet for equipment. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends 2005 AT-802A, PT6 -67AG, 6500 TTSN, Wingman, 10” Gate, G4/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

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Air Tractor 502XP: Go to work hauling a full 500 gallons all day, every day. Even when temperatures soar, the 502XP can power you through more acres in less time, with less effort. Quiet 4-blade prop.

867 horsepower PT6A-140AG engine.

Rebalanced airframe. Larger fin and rudder. From nose to tail, it is a remarkable combination of power, stability and productivity. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the 502XP. Ask about special Air Tractor financing available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

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Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com

1988 AT-502, W-34AG, Fresh Annual & Hot Section, 13,000 AFTT, Engine 14,278, TT 3633 SIRAN, 0.0 SHSI, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-D 630 hrs SOH, Spar Caps 5300 hrs remaining. Good Hopper & Glass, Wingman, Landing Lights, Alum Booms, CP’s 38” Gate, Lane Adj Fan w/ Electric Brake, Satloc G4 w/Flow Control, VG’s, Hopper Rinse, Paint is 2 years old. $325,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Satloc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG (750hp) 3,000 horas desde nuevo, 750 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, SATLOC G4 con INtelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificial, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible, broches de acero inoxidable.

Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca accidentado, con su certificado de Aeronavigabilidad de Exportación.

Disponible en Agosto, 2017. $630,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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

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

Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 987-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.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 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com

1980 Cessna T-188C Ag Husky N4509J, Robinson Stohl kit, factory rebuild engine 1114 hours, total airframe time 6564 hours, Agtips Wingtips, VG’s, boom w/ CP Nozzles, 2 spreaders, last annual Jan 2010. As is and where it is. $60,000 OBO Call Darrel 719-740-3367 or Dolle 719740-2199

Cessna Project! Accumulation of Cessna parts after 40 years in operation. Primarily Cessna and Ag Cat parts to include; wings, fuselages, solar turbine conversion mounts, engines, ect. Would rather sell whole project but will part out. Call 252945-2824

1975 Cessna A188B, Ag Truck Airframe TT 9300, Engine IO-720 400 HP Robertson Stohl Kit, 1200 TSMOH 3 blade prop 0 AMOH winglet, all cylinder EGT, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, CommRadio and Transponder, W/S Washer, Smoker, Drop Booms, CP11 Nozzles and Spreader.

Fresh Annual. $140K Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

Order your AT-802F Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 www.agairupdatemarketplace.com

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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. $120,000 Call Kevin at 785-386-8875

1978 Ag Wagon - IO 520-D engine, SMOH 525.6 hours, TTAF since new 7542.6 hrs., Bantam GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control and Wing fuel tanks. Clean old Cessna.

Purchased to get my son ag time. He is now flying my turbine and have no need for the Cessna anymore. Contact Chris at 662-822-4278 or Phil at 662-390-7056.

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

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

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

1964 PA-25 -250 Pawnee, TT 7281, engine 509 SMOH, 509 on new Stits Poly-Fiber, Satloc Lite, stainless booms, new Agrinautics pump, spreader, all AD’s complied with. Selling because upgrade turbine fleet. Clean northern airplane! $74,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call Joe at 308695-0551 or 308-697-3677 1982 Pip e r PA -18 -150 S up e r Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder.

El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

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2007 AT-402B, 3,870 TTAF&E, -34AG, G4, Hatfield fuel, VG’s Heater. $470,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2000 AT-402A, PT6A -11AG, 6100 TTSN, GPS/Flow control, SP Fuel. For pricing and more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

1978 AgTruck, 5007 TT, 219 SMOH all new Millennium cylinders, 1143 On New Hartzell Top Prop (TBO 2000), Hyd. Pump, SATLOC Bantam GPS with 7L Light Bar, Garmin 196 GPS, Cabin Heat, LED Landing Lights, Flashing Beacon, CHT, Spin on Oil Filter, Fire Extinguisher, SS Booms, CP11 Nozzles. 863-467-7777 sunniland@wildblue.net

Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or agairupdatemarketplace.com

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. $210K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

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

Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 362 since HSI, 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, very good tires/ glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$?

This is it!! $265,000 PRICE REDUCED! Or Best Reasonable Offer. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com / www. johnstonaircraft.com

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

This aircraft is one of the best flying and performing Super Braves we have ever experienced! PRICE REDUCED to $150K. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559686-1794/ info@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com

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FROST FLYING INC. 1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TAF, 810 SM O H engine . 330 hr s since master rod bearing reprocessed, crankshaft magnafluxed, valves reground and returned to service. 787 SMOH prop.

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

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

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

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2000 660 Thrush -65 Pratt, 8600hrs.

TTAF, Engine: 0hrs. since light overhaul - EXTENSIVE WORK DONE TO ENGINE! Prop: 0hrs. since IRAN, Fuel Control Unit: 0hrs. since IRAN, Starter Generator: 0hrs. since over haul, Load hog, fast start, flow control, heat/air, side fuel w/ auto shut off, hopper rinse, no damage history, low component times. Fresh annual & fresh hot. 318-237-7088 WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450 LINDLEY 1997 Thrush S2R G10, 4987TT, 466 SCAM by CD, Turbomaxx Crossover duct, SATLOC Bantam w/flow control, A/C, smoker, REABE hopper quantity gauge, AMSAFE Airbag seatbelts. $485,000.

Contact Kyle Scott 970-867-8414

1978 Thrush S2R Walter Conversion, 500 Gallon Hopper, Big Butterfly Engine: 1200 SMOH, Prop: 200 SMOH, Crophawk, Satloc Litestar, VG’s, MVP-50, CP Nozzles.

Selling for medical reasons. $225,000 Call Doug at 701-361-0695

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2017 Slots Available ............................................... Call 1994 AT-502B, N6017E, -34AG, approx. 11,040 hrs TT, AFS check valves w/CP 11’s, Satloc G4 w/Intelliflow and smoker.................................................. $400,000

1999 Thrush S2R-G6, N4002U, Serial: G6 -151DC [FULL DUAL CONTROLS IN REAR COCKPIT] TTAF: 3,927.4 hrs., TPE331-6-252M, Satloc GPS 99.5, 18 ft. Stainless Steel Booms, Crophawk, PM1000II two place intercom, New A/C, KT 76A Transponder, 32 CP-11 TT flat fan nozzles, 32 AFS check valves, KY96A Comm Radio, Lane Fan Brake. See spec sheet for more details. $325,000 Call 956-202-2094 WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net

1979 AT-301, N8764S, R-1340-AN1, approx. 9770 hrs TT, short tail w/good fabric, Ag Nav Guia w/flowcontrol, new aluminum booms, CP-03, smoker and 126 gallon fuel ................................................................ $80,000

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Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

1978 S2R Thrush with 40 Hrs. SMOH on Covington Engine, also new oil cooler and prop governor, 400 Gallon Thrush, TTAF 8815 hrs., SATLOC, M3 Touch Screen, CP-03 stainless nozzles. Bought this aircraft to break in a new pilot fresh out of school and did not work out. Aircraft also comes with a spreader. $115,000 Call Lindsay P. Chandler at Empty Pockets Flying Service 870-623-2312 or 870655-8330

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Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies

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

Jack Frost jack@frostflying.com Frost Flying Inc Office 870-295-6213 Maintenance 870-295-3776 Fax 870-295-6674

Target Spray Variable Rate Nozzles

Garrett Frost garrett@frostflying.com Parts 870-295-6218 Fax 870-295-6237 parts@frostflying.com

Large inventory of PT6 and Air Tractor parts • Financing Available Call for Wingman installation For AgAv Parts & Accessories Call Matt Ashburn

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2015 Th r us h 510 G A i r f r am e : 70 0 hours TTSNEW, Engine/Propeller: 700 Hours TTSNEW, ENGINE MODEL: GE– H80, Propeller: 700 Hours TTSNEW. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steal spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 434 0 chrome -moly steel spar caps, Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, Dual 24 – volt batteries, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wip er an d w a sher, Front B ag gage compartment. Additional Options: Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow flow control, Load Hawg, Single Point fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex GeneratorsLeading edge LED lights. **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyerWe specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1979 Ayres Thrush - N4010H - SN2527R 13,796 hrs. TT, Goering Conversion Garrett TPE331-6-6-252M, 0-Time Cam (CD Aviation), 500 Gallon Hopper, 1,365 hrs. since Lower Spar Cap Replaced (Gustin), Zee A/C, Cool Seat, Bottom Load Fueling, Transland Stainless Steel Booms, CP11 TT Nozzles, SATLOC Bantam, G4 Screen, L7 Light Bar, Intellaflow Flow Control. See spec sheet for more information. Call Jim 218-289-1999

1975 S2R Thrush, Totally Renovated, All New Paint – White with New Thrush paint scheme, New Stainless Belly Skins, New Panels, New Zero Time Spars, New 850SHP Extended Engine Mount, PT6A-41 850SHP turbine, New 106” 3 Blade AVIA Prop, New Firewall Forward including the Cascade Pressure Cowl, New LED Landing/Taxi Pulsing light system, New Upper Instrument Panel with Electronics International MVP-50T Glass Panel display, New 525 Gallon, Hopper, Spray System, Booms and nozzles, Bottom Load Fuel, Heat and Air Conditioning, Air Seat, KAWAK Throttle Quadrant, 192 Gallon Fuel. $525,000 Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 903 Grinnell Rd. Garfield, WA 99130 509-635-1212

New 2017 Thrush 510P or 510G. All options are available! Call for Pricing! ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255

1993 Thrush S2R-T34, N6099T, Serial: T34-194, PT6A-34, TTAF: 7,947.8 hrs., Satloc GPS M3, Stainless Steel Booms, Lane Fan Brake, Flow Control, A/C (Zee system/works but needs compressor), Motorola CM200 radio, 33 CP-11 TT flat fan nozzles, 33 AFS check valves, ICOM IC-A210 Communication Radio.

See spec sheet for details. $350,000 Call 956-202-2094

1974 Thrush S2R, N4205X, Serial: 1968R, TTAF: 11,213.7 hrs., TPE331-6-252M, Satloc 99.5, Stainless Steel Booms, Crophawk, Lane Fan Brake, A/C (Harbor Air), 36 CP3 Nozzles. See spec sheet for more details. $175,000 Call 956-202-2094

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

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

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

1978 S2RT34/400 THRUSH (750 SHP) 8900TT/3843 since O/H, 360 since IRAN and 28 since HSI & FCU O/H/ 512 since O/H propeller with new blades: 400 gallon hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, TJet nozzles, S.S. 10 vane spreader, 2” left side load, extended wings, 192 gal fuel, Cascade pressure cowl, 29” tires, spring steel tailwheel gear with 5.00x5 tire, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and night working lights, air conditioning, smoker, SATLOC LiteStar II GPS, good tires/fabric/glass/paint. Fresh annual. 1200 hours remaining on wing spar caps. $287,500 Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or info@cascadeaircraftconversions.com

1973 S2R Serv Aero “Viper” Thrush, Serial No: 1842R, Reg. No.: N5642X, Airframe: 7330 TT (approx.) Engine: R-1820, 720 SMOH in 2005 (2000 TBO), Propeller: Hamilton-Standard 3 blade prop 640 SPOH (2008)(approx.), SATLOC GPS, Air Conditioning, Single Point Refuel, SR 8A Electronics international Engine analyzer, KY 96A Nav/Comm, Panel mounted Boom pressure gauge, HORIZON INSTRUMENTS HI-P1000 Electric Tach, Alcor EGT, Electronics Intl.

Smart Scanner, Crophawk, Smoker, 106 Gallon fuel, Aileron servos, Wing root fairings, Serv-Aero Turtle Deck, Spring steel tail wheel, Airwolf oil filter Rotating Beacon, Strobe/Navigation Lights, Installed CK-AG-40 wing spar upgrade per AD in 2007. Initial spar inspection due in 1000 hrs, Total Time remaining on spar is 8400 hours! Exterior: The aircraft top half is painted white which includes the horizontal stabilizer and rudder. The bottom half is yellow and the main wings are also yellow. $89,950 *PRICE REDUCED AGAIN, MAKE OFFER!* All specifications and times are subject to verification upon inspection by the buyer. Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1980 AYRES S2R-T34, $400,000, DC 400 Gal, Air Frame TT5014 Hrs, Engine PT6A-34AG TT 5014, 1813 SMOH, HARTZELL PROP 1772 TSNEW 135 SMOH, VG’S, Wing Extensions, Smoker, SS BOOMS, Strobes, LANES Electric Brake, 5 Blade Adj. Fan, 192 Gal Fuel, Windshield Washer/Wiper, Fabric Tail. Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 agairupdatemarketplace.com

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

The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid air frame and power ful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com

1974 S2RG5/525(Goering Garrett-5 conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” le f t side load, ex tended wings, dro o p tips , ail e ro n s e r vos , vo r te x generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/instrument and landing light s, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., SATLOC M3 G P S w i t h R ave n f l ow co n t ro l , Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/tires/glass/fabric, NEW Ser v Aero Tail MODIFICATION with NEW FABRIC and PAINT! PRICE REDUCED TO $290K OBO. JAS 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com

1992 S2R-T34 DC TT 7200 hrs., PT6A-41 TT 7200 hrs., 2200 SMOH, 700 SHSI Prop 0.0 SMOH. Dual cockpit with observer seat, quick star t A/C, SATLOC M3, KY196A Comm, Crophawk 7B, Converter, 30,000 Wing Spars installed 900 hrs. ago.

Fresh annual. Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-9242813 Order your 510 Thrush, Thrush 660 or Dual Cockpit Thrush Pen and Ink Drawings from AgAir Update’s DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus Shipping and Handleing. Call 478 987-2250 or order online at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com

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JAS “Ultra” Thrush - handles 500 gallons at 95°F with ease while having excellent flight characteristics! Powerful, easy to fly, good looking and affordable!! We can SELL you this AIRCRAFT and/or convert your Thrush or Air Tractor. Call for details.

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HIgh performance and affordable - Call for details We can completely rebuild / refurbish / modify YOUR Thrush / Brave We are YOUR ag aircraft parts center Thrush Factory Wing Spar Caps Sales and Installation Thrush Reinforced Wing Leading Edge Sales and Installation Thrush Fuel Capacity Increase.

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Wanted Robinson R-44 with spray gear or without for upcoming July, August season. Call 425-263-2379 Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com

19 97 We at h e r l y 620 B , * P R I C E DRASTICALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED* 3333 TTAF, 718 SMOH by Tulsa Engine, 718 since prop, SATLOC, Always hangared. One owner.

Nicest Weatherly around! Sacrifice at $80,000 Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344

1996 Weatherly 620B, 4500 TT, 890 SMOH Covington, Litestar II, VGs, Cps, Crophawk, 2 spare cylinders and a spare mag. This is a clean northern airplane that is maintained by Butterfly Aviation. Runs great and ready to work! April annual.

Available for sale or trade. Asking $83,000 Call Mike Cavanaugh at 308 832-1966 Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today at agairupdatemarketplace.com

Misc. Aircraft Eagle DW-1 4556 TT, 1101 SMOH, Last annual June 2017. Ready to go to work immediately. $75,000 OBO Would trade for passenger plane. Call Ron at 641325-0261

Transavia Airtruk T300 Wide Cab. Here’s a unique opportunity to own a rare aircraft, as featured in Mad Max III Beyond Thunderdome. Used agriculturally and is ideal for further work or airshows/glider towing/collections. Ceased production in Australia in 1986. $45,000 Call Don at 61 418 121162 or email: donmjones1@ bigpond.com

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1972 OH-58A Garlick conversion, 5700TT, one civilian owner, wire cutters, never sprayed, good component times, very good condition and appearance, Bell service center maintained for many years, needs straps. $300,000 317-281-8946

20 03 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i t h Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 10 00 Engine Management System, Vision Microsystems Inc. Chronometer, Vision Microsystems Inc. Air Temperature, Vision Microsystems Inc. Fuel Level Monitoring System, GNC 250 GPS Com, Garmin 496, ZAON XRX Collision Avoidance System, Amera King AK-451 406 MHZ ELT. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.

Order your Stearman Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order agairupdatemarketplace.com

Dispersal Equip.

Grumman dry spreader for sale. Good condition! $750 OBO call Aaron Meyer at 308-367- 6538 or email ameyer@ windstream.net Used 10” Hydraulic Gate for sale. Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870857-3744 for pricing and details Rotary nozzle set for sale. Great condition!

Only used 3 months. Versatile with any boom. Lost spraying contract and need to sale. Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 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 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com 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.

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

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CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer.

Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com

Bell 47 Tomcat MK6C, 175 hrs out of 1200, T/r blades 175 hrs since new, M/r blades 3500 hrs remaining, Hydraulic spray system, AgNav Guia GPS installed, Dry system included, Trailer available. Call 870-886-1999 or 870-926-9313

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights.

Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer.

Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-3807268, 850-380-6091.

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

PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp 573-359-0500

Bell 47 grass or cover crop seeder, STC’d Simplex, Model 91610, also 47G2 Model 1300 toe mount swingback boom spray system. For more photos call 509-429-2217 or email Lockwood@communitynet.org

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Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478987-2250 agairupdatemarketplace.com

CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KNOWLEDGE ABLE SALE S PEOPLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com

NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. In business for over 30 years. New 7 1/2” gate spreaders. Call for more information.

We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster. 800-736-3433 or 870217-9232 New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution.

TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com Custom Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com

Engine Honeywell TPE 331-10-511M, 150 since 5000 hour CAM. Fresh test cell. Complete warranty. Outright or exchange. (-5’s, -10 ’s) Co m p l e te l l p’s o n re q u e s t . $190,000 Call 541-388-1323 or email randygoeringinc@yahoo.com PT6A-15AG, Approximately 4000 hrs TT, Fresh Hot Section, 0 time since IRAN on Gear Box. Great cycle times remaining! $170,000 For more information call Bill at 979-257-6695 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 at 979-257-6695 TPE331 Engines For Sale: TPE331-10511M, “0” SMOH $225K USD; TPE33110UA-511G, 7000 TBO, TSO -3920, TSHSI- 624, TSGBI- 624, $145K USD; TPE331-10UA-511G, 7000 TBO, TSO4303.6, TSHSI-989.4, TSGBI-989.4, $135K USD; TPE331-1-151G, S/N: P-91081C, TSO-2869.7, TSHSI-624, $42.5K; TPE3311-151G, S/N: P-92091C, TSO-3046.7, TSHI-946.7, $42.5K; TPE331-1-201A, TSO-3500, TSHS-1700, TSGBI-209, $29K USD; Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate. com/details.php?id=1174 to see spec sheet for details. Please contact us at FL/(772) 913-5225 or turbgrp@aol.com Super Nice R1340 Ag Cat FWF Installation.

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Running great & dry, 840 SMOH, 520 STOH, Beautiful 12D40AG100 -2 w/ 29-SOH. Call for prices AmAg: 870-8862418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com FO R SA LE PT6A -20, T SN : 9 037. 8 , TSO: 1065.3 This unit comes with 6 month/800 hour workmanship warranty, fresh hot section, and full performance test cell run. All current log books and 8130 certification as a time continued “REPAIRED” engine. $110,000 Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1084 to see spec sheet for details. Contact Jim at 812-877-2587 or 812-249-6417 turbines@turbinesinc.com

Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-368-5556

PT6A-34AG, Serial Number: PCE PH0173, TSO: 0.0, CSO: 0, TSN: 4324.0, CSN: 4378, TSHSI: 0.0 See spec sheet for more information or call United Turbine at 305-885-3900

NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

R985-14B, $39,000 PRICE REDUCED! 270SMOH, 0-SIRAN Convington. For more information contact AmAg: 870-8862418 (2489)FAX or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com

Honeywell TPE331 -1 thru -10 engines and accessories available. Contact David Finley at 972-248-3108 X 213 / dfinley@ turbineair.com or Rick Forbes at 972248-3108 X 302 / rforbes@turbineair. com for details.

Lycoming 540 Narrow Deck Crankcase repaired and certified. Good thickness!

For a PA25 235 or 250 $2,800 Call Sandy Ullrich at 918-245-6092

R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com

PCE 51689 PT6A-34 $280,000 TSO: 0.00 Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1082 to see spec sheet for details. Full Turbines Inc. Warranty and Unlimited Technical Support. Contact Jim at 812-877-2587 or 812-249-6417 turbines@turbinesinc.com

P&W PT6A-20 550SHP Turbine Engine For Sale - Perfect for a Turbine Brave Conversion! 4521 Since overhaul, 0 since extensive hot section inspection and update, has fuel control, fuel pump, primary governor, ignition exciter box and nozzles plus complete logs. *PRICE REDUCED* $55,000 Includes accessories and exhaust stacks. USA FOB Tulare, CA Call 559-686-1794 www.johnstonaircraft. com Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.com TPE331-1-151A: *PRICE REDUCED* P-92092C, 1521 HSI, Fresh L3-GBI / CB / SBG / PG / Nozzles, RCs 4634-4179-3755, $116K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com A.E.R.O. Turbine Par ts: Call for the bes t pricing on your PT6A Engine Par t s & Rot able s . Cont ac t s ale s @ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381.

R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $66,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 P r at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 Fo r S a l e ! *FIREWALL FORWARD FOR Ag Cat* Engine has 1068.8 SMOH, Prop has 2078.8 SMOH, Includes all accessories; cowling, engine, prop, logbooks and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Storm Aeronautics. Asking $30,000.

Please call 308-368-5556 for details United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www.

UnitedTurbine.com FOR SALE PT6A-20, TSN: 12705, TSO: 0.00 $145,000 Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1083 to see spec sheet for details. Full Turbines Inc. Warranty and Unlimited Technical Support. Contact Jim at 812-877-2587 or 812-249-6417 turbines@turbinesinc.com

Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27, P-50935, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.

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

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Garrett TPE-331-10-511M , 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718 or 979-533-1720 Day or night Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

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

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

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

S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138.

Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664

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Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-34 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com 850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com.

Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A65AG 314 T S N ; P T6A - 65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-67AG 2851 TSN. Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition.

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Universal Turbine Parts - 2 ea PT6A-21 TSO 2996; 2 ea PT6A-25C TSO 0, 27, ; 6 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0 (4), 2687, 3594; 1 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0; 3 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0 (2), TSN 29; 1 ea PT6A-35 TSN 2849; 1 ea PT6A-36 TSO 3170; 2 ea PT6A-135 TSO 2791, 3089; 8 ea PT6A-41 TSO 0 (3) 239, 384, 482, 1504, 1601; 14 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0 (6), 826, 2554, 2631, 2660, 3091, 3136 3450, 3729; 3 ea PT6A-60A TSO 0 (2), 2022; 3 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0 (2), 2997; 1 ea PT6T-3B TSO 0; 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 4113. We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions. Please contact: Greg Miller phone 334-540-9480 email greg.miller@ utpparts.com or Main office phone 334361-7853 email sales@utpparts.com R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

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GPS Garmin Aera 660 GPS. Includes GA 25 MCX low profile remote antenna and database upgrade certificate. Call 800441-2964 Like new factor y reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009 New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367 Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-4375319 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FASTER and HIGHER TECH. DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale!

Call now 800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com

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

HARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do, and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc. is centrally located in Wichita, Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. Randy Hardy established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff that includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe and Mandi Hill whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business.

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

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

THE COLE AGENCY, INC. Specializing In: Aerial Applicators, Helicopter Operations, Pleasure & Business, Commercial Aviation, Airpor t s, Life Insur ance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots, Health Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots. When it comes to placing aviation insurance, you need to work with an insurance agent who specializes in that field. At the Cole Agency we make sure you receive the best aviation insurance packages, at the most competitive price. At the Cole Agency we don’t just talk aviation, we are pilots as well. When insuring aircraft, picking the right aviation specialist first is important.

The limited number of aviation insurance companies will only deal with one agent at a time during the year. You want to make sure that you have a reputable aviation insurance specialist who works with these companies and underwriters every day to represent you, your aircraft and business. Give us a call. Cole Agency Inc. 319 Walnut Street Montezuma, Ga 31063 478-472-2010 / 478-472-8694 fax kevin@thecoleagency.com www. thecoleagency.com

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

DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK INSURANCE DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs.

We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com

HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025

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

Miscellaneous 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 402841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Bruce’s Custom Cover for an AT-401, 502 or 602 model - Brand New, Never Used!

Asking $350 Call Ward at 402-871-0039 or email wacii@prestox.com New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-9872250 Fax 478-987-1836 Historical Video Productions.

Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n o v a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraf t grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com

D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D A N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drif t reduction, deposition increase, University tested.

Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www. davidononline.com SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! $13.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com D e S p a i n Co l l e c t i o n C u s to m i z a b l e Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine.

Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com

Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

Ops For Sale/Wanted Established fixed wing aerial application business with good field size and a great customer list with potential for expansion.

Diverse area with several different crops to take care of. Will sell with or without aircraft. Must show financial ability before looking through the books. Email inquires to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1229 or fax to 478-352-0025 Established Helicopter Application Business For Sale - Part 135, 133, 137 Certificates. Large customer base, 50 years in business. Owner is ready to retire. Owner will assist new owner/s in transition. Pacific Northwest four state operations. Year round work and many growth opportunities. Offices, aircraft maintenance shop, ground support shop and hangar on private property. Above ground fuel storage and security system.

Property is for sale or lease option. Serious inquiries only please. Email blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID# 1164 or fax to 478-352-0025 Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506

Parts Hatfield fire gate for sale. Comes with hydraulic plumbing and quick release 41 inch base. In very good condition with little use. Located in Rosetown SK Canada.

For more information and photos call Glenn Funnell at 306-882-3830 or email rosetown@provincialairways.net Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401

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Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250

Two used Wingman systems for an AT-802. Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870-857-3744 for pricing and details 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. 785899-2294 or visit us on the web at www. comproaviation.com SB+ & SC+ New H.D. AgriJet Conversions in stock and ON SALE. Installed or FWF Kits. Prices will never be lower!. Call 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today.

Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net We have a set of Wings off of a 2012 Thrush 510P with less than 1000 hours total time on 29,000 hour spars. Available for outright purchase or exchange!

Delivery available also! $99,950 Call Tom Ashenfelter at 952-941-6255 for more details!

Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-368-5556 FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used.

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

Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-3685556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com The mid-west Air Tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

For all your Air Tractor parts needs call 877-715-8476, email farmairparts@ mymctc.net or visit our website www. farmairinc.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 AgCat Frameworks Sale! From factory fixtures, installation ready. Also up-grades (Lo n g f u e l , Co o l - S e at s , H o p p e r s , Empennage, Wires, Mounts, Spare Parts & Dispersal Components). AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

PT6 Engines ready for immediate shipment • 2 ea

PT6A-21 —

TSO 2996

• 4 ea

PT6A-27/-28 — TSO 0(3), 2687

• 1 ea

PT6A-34AG — TSO 0

• 3 ea

PT6A-34 —

TSO 0(2), TSN 29

• 1 ea

PT6A-35 —

TSN 2849

• 8 ea

PT6A-41 —

TSO 0(3), 239, 384,482, 1504, 1601

• 12 ea PT6A-42 —

TSO 0(6), 826, 2631, 2660, 3136, 3450, 3729

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PT6A-60A —

TSO 0(2), 2022

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PT6A-67D —

TSO 0(2), 2997

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67AR —

TSN: 422, 1547

We also buy PT6, JT15D, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition.

Call Greg Miller Phone: (334) 540-9480 | Fax: (334) 361-0290 greg.miller@UTPparts.com | sales@utpparts.com

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

AUTHORIZED THRUSH SALES AND SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS DISTRIBUTOR

Export Experts Authorized Turbine Brave Conversion • Transland • Covington Engines • Ag Nav • Turbine Conversions • Single Point Fueling

• Agrinautics Pumps & Valves • Wag • Cascade Conversions • TracMap

And So Much More…

Frankie Williams - President —frankie@southerfield.com Paul Pearson - Parts & Maintenance —parts@southerfield.com Stephanie Williams - Exports —stephanie@southerfield.com

223 Airport Road, Americus, GA 31709 Phone: 229-924-2813 Toll Free 866-924-2813 Fax: 229-924-4356 www.southerfield.com

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Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

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

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Storm Aeronautics 308-368-5556 E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters.

See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands.

Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net.

Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

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REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft. com LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559- 686 -9360, e-mail: par ts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

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

E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero.

Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order.

Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428

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

Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.

Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

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

Propellers

Service PBA Aviation - We buy & sell aircrafts and parts in Brazil and the USA. Importation & exportation worldwide trading. For more information contact us at + 5551 3724 4002, + 5551 9999 61597, pba@ aviacaoagricola.com.br or visit out website at www.pbaaviation.com.bt *We speak English, Spanish and Portuguese* Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service.

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

Call Now 1-800-441-2964

Propeller for sale: 12D40 6101A-12, Fresh overhaul, 8130 form. Please call 979-481-1268

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

2D30 Propeller for sale - 0 hours since new, overhaul complete in February 2017.

For more information call 970-520-1941

AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Storm Aeronautics 308-368-5556

12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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

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Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul.

TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair. com Propellers - 22D40AG200-2 418-SOH 0-IRAN $26,500; 22D40-6533A12 852SOH 0-IRAN $23,500; 12D40AG100-2 OHC $23,500; 12D40-6101A12 OHC $23,500; 12D40AG100 - 4S 375-SOH 0-IRAN $18,500; 2D30AG100-2 OHC $21,500; HC- B3TN -3D/T10282N+4 New...Call for price. HC- B3TN -5M/ T10282N+4 New...Call for price. AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX, Sales/Parts since 1971. Email frank.kelley@ag-cat. com Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller B alancing with Chadwick H elmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/ IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

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Pay based on experience. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1072 or fax to 478-3520025 Ag Pilot Job Opportunity - Permanent Position! Our client, a major international agribusiness, is looking for an experienced Ag Pilot to join their farming operations in West Africa. This is a permanent position, offering an attractive expat package. Pilot Profile Requirement s: Flight experience Minimum of 4500 hours TT, Minimum of 2500 hours Ag, Minimum of 1000 hours Turbine time, Time on Radial engine aircraft, Spraying and spreading Experience, Preferably Rice Experience.

Technical Knowledge - Sound airframe & engine knowledge, Aircraft maintenance systems knowledge, Sound spraying and spreading equipment knowledge, S ound G PS oper ation and suppor t software knowledge, Preferably Ag-Nav operating experience. Personal Profile Aged between 45 and 55 years, Single or have a partner who would like to live on farm with you for periods of time.

Leadership qualities, Management skills and interests outside of ag-aviation. If interested, please contact executive search consultant riaan@profilesilo. com.

Looking For Honest, Hard Working Drivers With Integrity - Requires a CDL A license driver with tank and Hazmat endorsements. This position will drive a tank truck, with an outfitted helipad and mixing tanks on the back of the truck, they will mix and need to know how to input coordinates into a gps, navigate to each field or area of application. Drivers are required to keep up with log books and maintain their assigned truck while on the road. Hotels, bottled water and ice are taken care of while traveling. Drivers will receive per diem while on the road.

Looking for honest, hard working drivers with integrity. 35k-60k Please contact Dave Friend 423-823-8341 Turnkey helicopter spray pilot needed ASAP. Looking for an experienced pilot.

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Season runs through September. Call 406360-0207 to discuss the position in more detail. Thank you.

Experienced pilot needed for Iowa corn.

Turbine experience a plus. Must be dependable and hard working. Please send resume and references to bill@ agairserviceinc.com or call 620-422-3875 Looking for an experienced Turbine AG pilot for the upcoming season, late June thru early September. Upper Midwest operator with a long term seat available flying Thrush. Please email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1215 or fax to 478352-0025

Midwest ag operator is seeking an experienced AT-402 ag pilot for July and August. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1213 or fax to 478-352-0025 Established Midwest flying ser vice operating turbine aircraft seeks an experienced pilot for a long term position.

Must be efficient, a team player and quality driven. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1205 or fax to 478-352-0025 Professional Air Tractor Turbine Pilots and Mechanics wanted for Midwest Operation. Long term experienced turbine pilots for late model Air Tractor 502 and 802 fleet. Turbine time, time in type and Satloc experience required.

Growth opportunities and work increases have allowed us to add additional aircraft for 2017. Work is mostly fungicide, insecticide work in row crops, dry work would consist of cover crops and urea.

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Single Engine Air Tanker Pilot Position available to OAS/DOI carded Level 1 or Level 2 pilot. Guaranteed salary offered flying 2016 AT-802F with state of the art equipment package. 2017 Season and beyond. Send resume and references to lukeboedeker@yahoo.com or call 940937-8454 for more information.

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We are looking for Ag Pilot Instructors (Fixed Wing-CFI’s with Minimum 3 years Ag Experience) willing to teach the next generation of Ag Pilots how to be safe Ag Pilots and give back to the industry!

Train to Ag Pilot Minimum standards established by us. Above average pay for above average instructors. Flexible training schedule. We ask for two week commitments at a time. Plan for the Fall and Winter also! Send resume to: bevsons@gmail.com or call 772-2855506 Experienced helicopter spray pilot needed.

Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1088 or fax to 478-352-0025 AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics.

Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com C a n ad i a n Tu r b i n e Pi l o t Wa n te d Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with over 64 years of service, requires 2 Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/802. Job Duties, Cer tifications Required and Salary can be found at http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=621.

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