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Setting the pace in Canada: Kinniburgh Spray Service

Air Tractor to be featured on American Farmer TV Showcasing the aerial firefighting AT-802F air tanker

Ag flying along the Brazilian South Atlantic coast Mostardas Aviação Agrícola LTDA

Thrush Aircraft’s successful Summer Tour kicks off First stop, North Star Aviation

Hot fun in the summertime.

The Thrush 2015 Summer Tour is underway. And with 32 stops planned, chances are we’re coming to a field near you. Come see us when we do, as we’ve got lots to talk about – from putting you in our 510G demonstrator for a test flight, to putting a new 510G in your hangar – thanks to some of the hottest deals of the season.

Visit Thrushaircraft.com or call Eric Rojek at 229.789.0437 for a complete listing of dates and locations. Then grab some sunscreen and come join the fun. With great airplanes, good deals and lots to see and hear – no one does a hot summer better than Thrush.

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Kinniburgh Spray Service

Air Tractor to be featured on American Farmer TV Showcasing the aerial firefighting AT-802F air tanker

Ag flying along the Brazilian South Atlantic coast Mostardas Aviação Agrícola LTDA

Thrush Aircraft’s successful Summer Tour kicks off First stop, North Star Aviation

Brazilian agricultural aircraft fleet of 1900 aircraft The largest fleet is in the state of Mato Grosso

“Our Fields of Gold”

Aerial farming in New Zealand

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from the cockpit

What is the future for ag-aviation?

Although I cannot tell the future for agav any better than the next person, I would like to give you some insights that I believe will shape things to come for our industry.

We live in a world with an expanding population, over seven billion people.

Even more important than the number of people is the fact that with smart phones and satellite TV, people realize they want to eat better than they did 10 or more years ago. Fortunately, agriculture has been able to meet that demand and in a relatively economical way.

What this means for ag-av is our services will always be in demand. Even more so as the pressure for high yields continue.

The tree-hugger environmentalist actually work in our favor when they protect forests and wetlands from cultivation. It means we have to produce more food on less land. The best way to do that is incorporating ag aircraft in the plan for higher yields.

Already, ag-aviation is ahead of many technologies. Our industry can easily meet the need of more applications.

The difference in the future will be the accuracy and accountability of those applications. And, we can do that even before the future arrives.

Our industry is fortunate to have sophisticated GPS systems. However, the units of today will not be good enough for the future. They will need to be able to handle more data, such as real time weather, varying aircraft positions and record and relay that data to various sources. One of these sources could be a drone.

planting, using drones. As aerial applicators, we have often called our customer to give him information about a problem in his field that we saw from our cockpit. That information has always been welcomed by the farmer.

Now, we have the ability to provide that information in a more timely manner, record and market it, by using a drone.

Drones are feared to one day cause an accident. This, regrettably, will probably eventually happen. However, drones are not going away. They are here to stay. Our job as aerial applicators is to adopt a way to incorporate them into our businesses.

Drones and GPS. What else is on the horizon? You never have enough horsepower when flying an ag-plane.

Sure, it will fly with the certified horsepower rating, but hasn’t everyone wished for more horsepower on a hot day while flying a loaded aircraft from a short strip? Engine manufacturers are working to produce higher horsepower engines. Not only more horsepower, but the ability to operate on more affordable and available fuels, like ethanol and diesel.

Why can’t we, as ag-operators, supply drone services to our customers? Who better to manage their position and keep them away from ag-planes than those who fly the ag-planes? Maybe the drone can scout weather for us. Have you ever wondered if it is raining on a field 20-30 kilometers away, or the direction the wind is blowing on that field? A drone scout may be able to tell you this information before you loaded your aircraft for the application.

Already, there are agricultural companies being formed to give farmers information about their crops, before and after

But, one problem with ag-planes in the past has been to add horsepower and not think about aerodynamics. I have witnessed firsthand with the GE H80 Thrush the effect of improving aerodynamics. Yes, the H80 has more horsepower than the PT6A-34, but that is not the only reason the aircraft flies as well as it does. Balance. Less weight. continued page 9

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calendar of events August 13-14, 2015 Seminário Nacional de Aviação Agrícola Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso, Brazil www.aviacaoagricola.com

November 3-5, 2015 Mid-States Convention Capri Casino Bettendorf, IA JT Capers 309-759-4646

August 19-21, 2015 FeArCa Congreso Salta, Argentina www.fearca.org.ar

November 6-8, 2015 Crop Dusters United 3rd Annual Fly-In Palms Resort Destin, FL Perry Lowry 318-267-5891

October 1-2, 2015 CoAAA Operation SAFE Fly-In La Junta Municipal Airport La Junta, CO coagav@gmail.com www.coagav.org October 9-11, 2015 NAAA Fall Board Meeting Scottsdale, AZ Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org October 14-15, 2015 MiAAA Convention University Inn Lansing, MI Tim Swanson 989-292-1362 flyingfarmertim@hotmail.com October 26-28, 2015 KsAAA Convention Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, KS ksagaviation.org November 1-3, 2015 PNW AAA Convention Coeur d’Alene Resort Coeur d’Alene, Idaho pnwaaa.org 800-688-5253

November 9-11, 2015 CaAAA Convention Marriott Visalia, CA Terry Gage 916-645-9747 caaa@psyber.com November 10-12, 2015 CoAAA Convention Embassy Suites Loveland, CO Jessica Freeman coagav@gmail.com www.coagav.org December 4, 2015 AAU Open House and Hangar Party Perry, GA 478-987-2250 www.agairupdate.com December 7-10, 2015 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition Savannah, GA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org

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agair mail Crop Duster Day Here is a photo of the first Ag-Cat to take off on International Crop Dusters Day here in New Zealand. The pilot is Hal Griffin in his 52nd year of full time ag flying!

Hope all is well.

Regard Alison Griffin Griffin Ag-Air Ltd New Zealand

Hello Alison; I hope all is well with you, your dad Hal and the family. All good here, in Brazil this week.

That is great that you thought of International Crop Dusters Day! Of course, those of you in New Zealand with the International Date Line get a jump on us Yanks over here and get to be first in the air!—Bill

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amigo More about drones. This movie has just began...this time I didn’t get angry, but I had fun.

Two weeks ago a friend of mine called to ask me about drones. I said I know nothing and want to know nothing, unlike the last time when I got angry (see AAU June Letters to the Editor). Instead, I asked him how can I help. He told me he had rented a drone (a Phantom) to take pictures over the city. Although the drone was in the automatic flying mode, he had lost contact. It didn’t return and he went to search for it, but couldn’t find it. He continued looking in the following days, but found nothing. I told him somebody found it, sold it and went to drink beer, a likely thing! The question is who at the FAA will tell you with any certainty that drones will not get loose and fly to a different area? In my opinion, drones must be FAA approved like every Air Tractor, Cessna, Boeing, etc. They are planes, not innocent RC toys.

“G´mo” Guillermo Giordana ArAvia Argentina Hola G’mo; We are in agreement! It is inappropriate in the way the FAA is handling all this. The problem, they acted too late and now these drones are everywhere. It is like the American saying; “The genie is out of the bottle and you can’t get it back in!”

I do not believe a fatality is going to fix this problem. There is too much continued page 10

Eagle Vista graduates Here is our latest batch of graduates from Eagle Vistas. We are very proud of them! Those that are ready to begin as ag pilots this season have positions as entry level ag pilots. Thank you so much to the operators that are still willing to take on and mentor these entry level ag pilots. We know these students will do us proud!

Here is what they will each be up to this summer: Cathy Roetzler will be working as ground and office support in Minnesota this summer for a commercial operator working towards her entry level ag pilot position. Todd Leach will be flying a Cessna Ag Husky for Sam Rogge at Jet Stream Ag Aviation, in Fowler, Colorado. Brenden Border is working on finishing up his commercial pilot license before seeking work as an ag pilot. David McCulloch, is a second generation ag pilot. His dad was Truman McCulloch with McCulloch Flying

Cathy Roetzler

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Service out of Eupora, MS in the 60s and 70s. David completed his private pilot, all in tailwheel with us as well as his ag pilot training.

David plans to complete his time building and then complete his commercial pilot with us. Steve Adams has worked several years as a loader. Steve also completed his private pilot, all in tailwheel with us, passed his commercial check-ride with us and after just completing his ag pilot program will be flying a Cessna Ag Husky for Garrett Lindell, Lindell Aerial Ag Services in Aledo, Illinois.

Thank you again for AgAir Update’s support of the next generation of ag pilots!

Beverly Berry Eagle Vistas LLC Sebring, FL

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editorial Propeller; all part of the aerodynamics of the aircraft that greatly improves its performance, sometimes even more so than horsepower.

There are two STCs available today that extend the engine mount and reduce the ballast weight of the Thrush for the PT6A engine. As of today, I have not flown these two STCs, but I will later in the year during hot weather. All reports so far are the aircraft fly as though they had more horsepower, when actually it is aerodynamics.

In the future, you are going to see aerodynamics play a greater part in our aircraft designs. Look at the new Ipanema 203. It has the same horsepower, but with a larger wing, different propeller and redesigned winglets; it should perform better.

The last few years have been exciting times in ag-aviation. I began flying ag over 40 years ago. I have seen more changes in the last decade than all those years combined. I expect these changes to continue, making our lives as agpilots much safer, more profitable, while being more exciting to be an ag-pilot.

change and use it to their advantage will be very successful.

Remember, the people of the world have to eat and they only want to eat more with every passing day. The best way to meet that demand is with highyield agriculture and ag aircraft are a powerful tool to accomplish that mission. The future is here, welcome it.

In the future, we as aerial applicators will continue to evolve. We will be able to treat more acres in less time. We will be able to do this more accurately, more cost effectively and also be able to prove our accuracy. We will use social media more to not only promote our businesses, but to better run them.

Those ag-pilots who “hide in the jungle� will be left behind and not survive the future. Those ag-pilots that embrace

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money involved where private companies intend to capitalize. However, since they are planning on making money with these devices, that are aircraft, then they must abide by the same rules as all aircraft; annual inspection, PMA parts, pilot’s license, FARs and regulatory action. The general public has no business or ability to fly in the air with certified aircraft and pilots.

I took photographs recently of my 7-year old son, Lachlan Penner, at the start of the spray season. He wanted me to send the photographs to AgAir Update hoping that you would put them in the newspaper. We made the helmet out of paper maché and scratch built the radio controlled Thrush out of a block of foam. It flies awesome.

As you can see he is a big Thrush fan and is obsessed with ag aviation. We love your publication and really enjoy sitting on the couch in the evenings and reading it together. We call it our Ag Air Time. Than you and God Bless Respectfully submitted Brandy and Lachlan Penner Weatherford, OK

But, mi amigo, we are “preaching to the choir”.

Line of sight is a joke. It is not practical to meet the proposed needs of drones. The rule/law will be ignored. Unfortunately, some widow and children are going to be very rich with a lawsuit over the wrongful death of their husband/father pilot!—Bill

Lachlan; What a great looking Thrush! I am grateful you decided to send your awesome creation to AgAir Update so we can share it with our readers all over the world!

Watch for your photo in the upcoming July edition, which should be in Oklahoma sometime around the first week of July. We will be sure to send you extra copies.

I have enclosed some iFlyAg stickers for you and your dad to enjoy.

Thanks again and tell your dad hi!—Bill

great article Thanks again for the great article! (AAU November 2014) We started spraying last Friday. Jan and Nathan are all done with the seeding of cereals and only have canola/ soybeans left. A lot different from last year.

Take care Chris Zimmer Upham, ND

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Chris, Well, I guess you are already planning on flying the Super Cub to some remote part of Canada to hunt for moose, maybe even a bear. If it weren’t so darn cold up there when you go, I’d ask for an invite! -Bill

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old time An email my smart-aleck nephew sent me.

Russell, I saw this old-timey ag plane and I immediately thought of you and so I took a couple of pics. I’ll bet this takes you back!

Russ Walker Du Quoin, IL

Can you identify the plane in this photo?

Submitted by Mike Feeney, New Zealand See page 30 for answer.

Russ, I believe it is evident someone has a lot of spare time on their hands.

My guess is that it is a diesel powered turbo-prop! -Bill

Cessna 188 I’m Boris From Luis Eduardo Magalhaes, Bahia , Brazil. I met you when you came here. I want to know if you have any pictures of the Cessna 188 with the R-985 engine. If yes, please email to me.

Thanks Boris Alecsander Makowich Bahia, Brazil Ola Boris; Your memory is better than mine! I don’t even remember visiting LEM, unless that was when I was at ABA in Barreiras.

Anyway, I have asked my graphics person to locate the photos and send to you. It was a remarkable aircraft; one that I never had the chance to fly. —Bill

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Setting the pace in Canada: Kinniburgh Spray Service

by Graham Lavender Through the door of the newly updated 2,200 square foot office complex attached to the 100’ x 60’ maintenance hangar, where a lone AT-502 sits in preparation for the upcoming season, are posted nostalgic photos dating back to the 1950s. Depicted in black and white are Luscombes, Pawnees and CalAirs, all that were used to establish the now thriving Kinniburgh Spray Service in Taber, Alberta, Canada.

Before the whine of turbine engines and support of a complete IT department, Kinniburgh Spray Service established its roots in 1947. Brothers Scott and Jack Kinniburgh initially began hunting coyotes with Tiger Moths and quickly migrated to a Luscombe T8F, outfitted with two 20 gallon wing tanks for aerial

spraying. Their application was almost 100% ester and oil, applied to local wheat.

As the 1950s gave way to the 1960s, growers were starting to utilize Kinniburgh aircraft for fungicide applications. At application rates of ten gallons per acre, the brothers retired the Luscombe and began using 150 hp Pawnees, then eventually Cal-Air A9s. The Cal-Airs A9s were upgraded to B1s in the late 1960s, to meet the increasing demand for aerial fungicide and herbicide applications. By this time, canola, potatoes and beans had also begun requiring treatments.

The 1970s saw Ag-Cats, more Pawnees and a Piper Brave for Kinniburgh Spray Service, as well as the addition of Scott’s sons, Tom and Brian. Brian flew his first

season in 1975 and Tom Kinniburgh flew his first season in 1981; both in a Pawnees. Tom still flies with Kinniburgh Spray Service, and Brian operates to the north with his company Fox Coulee Aviation. In 1983, the Kinniburghs purchased a King Cat from Dick Reade at Mid-Continent Aircraft to replace two Ag-Cats that were destroyed by a tornado. They purchased their first AT-301 from Queen Bee Specialities of Idaho in the mid-80s.

Tom Kinniburgh eventually purchased Kinniburgh Spray Service from his father and uncle’s families in 1997. He added the flying service’s first turbine aircraft, an AT-402A, to the fleet. Tom also brought aboard his son, Shaun, who began flying in 1989. He flew his first ag-season in 1995 with Kinniburgh Spray Service’s Piper Brave. Shaun subsequently flew the Ag-Cat, the AT-301 and then the AT402A his fourth season.

Tom and Shaun Kinniburgh would continue to be the primary pilots for Kinniburgh Spray Service over the next decade, occasionally bringing in additional help with aircraft to manage busier times. Through the early 2000s, Kinniburgh Spray Service operated Air Tractors, Ag-Cats, and even ventured into aerial firefighting. In 2004, The Alberta Sustainable Resources group placed the flying service on-call for fire contracts. The aerial firefighting contract lasted only a couple of years, as agreements with local municipalities soon took precedence. In the late 2000s, Shaun began flying medevac and charter during the off-season in a King Air 200.

Stacey, Tom and Shaun Kinniburgh

In 2010, Shaun Kinniburgh purchased Kinniburgh Spray Service from his father, Tom. By this time, the operation was flying two AT-502Bs, a Walter-

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powered AT-401, two 600 hp Ag-Cats, a Piper Brave and a radial powered AT-401. Their main work was fungicide and insecticide applications.

Shaun reworked Kinniburgh Spray Service from the ground up. He added staffing, remodeled and resurfaced loading sites to accommodate larger aircraft and in 2013 added the 2,200 square foot office. Shaun’s goal was to keep the airplanes in the air, thus increasing productivity.

Along with an increase in staffing and productivity for Kinniburgh Spray Service, Shaun aimed to improve safety, efficiency and technology. Each new employee is trained per company standards in a conference room complete with the latest technology and learning tools.

Kinniburgh Spray Service’s pilots attend recurrent training every year, as well.

Currently, Kinniburgh Spray Service operates three AT-502Bs, one AT-504, one AT-802 and have just added an AT-602 to the fleet. There are ten full-time employees and an additional ten seasonal employees.

With the large size and explosive growth of the operation, Shaun stepped out of the cockpit and now manages the flying service full-time. His dad, Tom, flies the AT-504 and AT-802.

The entire fleet of Kinniburgh Spray Service’s aircraft is setup identical. Each aircraft utilizes a SATLOC G4 unit with flow-control, CP09-3E nozzles, a Lane Brake, vortex generators and VHF radios. “Safety comes with uniformity,” comments Shaun.

Kinniburgh Spray Service’s fleet of aircraft are all identically configured for safety and efficiency.

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June of 2015 marked Kinniburgh Spray Service’s first application of urea fertilizer since the 1960s. “The farmers are interested in the aerial application of urea. The first applications went great; more and more interest is being generated,” says Shaun.

The loading area at Kinniburgh Spray Service is setup in four, identical stations that can handle up to four AT-802s simultaneously.

The typical season starts in May with a light herbicide application. Fungicide applications start in June. At the height of the fungicide run, two or three additional aircraft are brought in for assistance. Kinniburgh Spray Service’s season starts to wind down in October.

Typical application rates are four gallons per acre with some 1.5 gallons per acre insecticide work.

ever-fast-changing technological curve.

The company has its very own app, available to his customers for instant booking of acres. Future plans are for a command center, located at the company’s base office in Taber that will incorporate real-time weather and aircraft data transfer, including GPS, engine and spray system data at a minimum. A large, 84-inch touchscreen will enable Shaun to instantly allocate resources or additional aircraft to certain areas.

Shaun Kinniburgh is constantly keeping Kinniburgh Spray Service ahead of the

Shaun is actively involved in the Canadian aerial application industry. A graduate of the 2011-2012 NAAA/Syngenta Leadership Training Program, Shaun is past president of the Alberta Aerial Applicators Association. He currently is the president of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association.

Through three generations, Kinniburgh Spray Service has endured and prospered. From the days of a high-wing Luscombe and its small spray tank to the sophisticated turbine Air Tractors of today. Embracing new technology, using uniformity to enhance safety and efficiency, Kinniburgh Spray Service will surely set the pace for other agoperators to follow.

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Air Tractor to be featured on American Farmer TV OLNEY, TX—It was deja vu all over again as Air Tractor became the focus of a nationally distributed news program recently. Only a year ago, cameras were rolling at Air Tractor to showcase the company’s aerial firefighting AT-802F air tanker for the popular documentary-lifestyle-science TV series The Aviators. This time, Air Tractor’s agricultural airplanes were in the spotlight for American Farmer, a rural news and educational program that airs each week on the RFD-TV and RURAL-TV cable channels.

The American Farmer video crew rolled into Air Tractor’s Olney, Texas headquarters and manufacturing facilities, and they immediately rigged up and moved into a fast-paced and long day of video production. The videographer and sound crew shot their way through the stages of parts fabrication, airframe manufacturing and final assembly. A series of on-camera interviews took place in the relative quiet of Plant 4, where new airplanes are prepped for delivery. The finished report will feature Air Tractor people and products to explain and illustrate their story about of the latest developments in precision

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“Air Tractor aircraft and the operators who fly them provide an essential service in modern, high-yield agriculture,” says Kristin Edwards. “This American Farmer segment is an opportunity for us to show viewers how our industry utilizes the latest advances in GPS swath guidance, variable rate application, drift-minimizing nozzle design and precision flow controls to help farmers produce a safe, affordable and abundant supply of food, fiber and biofuel.”

American Farmer airs Tuesdays at 8:30am EST on RFD-TV. Check your local listing for show times. An airdate for the Air Tractor episode is pending.

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by Bill Lavender Imagine making a turn in your ag plane and as you look to the west you see Lagoa dos Patos, the second largest lagoon in Latin America. You fly eastward across the rice field, pull up to make another turn, you look east and see the South Atlantic Ocean. This is the view that Mostardas Aviação Agricola LTDA pilots see as they turn over rice fields on the 18 km-wide finger of land east of Porto Alegre Brazil.

Mostardas was founded in 1990 by Nauri Francisco Homem and Jorge Paulo Grub using two Ipanema aircraft; one owned by the company and another leased to help with the work. Jorge did the flying, while Nauri helped load the aircraft and manage the company from the ground.

Today, Mostardas operates seven Ipanemas. Nauri’s daughter, Helen

Soares Homem works with the company as an office administrator. Helen married Sandiego “Diego” Velho in May 2008 after Diego had been working for the company since 1999. Almost immediately after the wedding, Diego left Mostardas to train with Aero Agricola Santos Dumont in Cachoeira do Sul to become an ag-pilot. He graduated from the school in July 2008 and returned to Mostardas to fly with Jorge and Nauri.

For the first 15 years, Nauri and Jorge bought used Ipanemas to build their business. In 2005, they bought their first new Ipanama and have been buying new ones since, all from PBA Aviation Group & Partners in Cachoeira do Sul.

price of ethanol. Also, Nauri says, ethanol aircraft require more fueling time and larger storage facilities.

Three of the Ipanemas, the later models, have winglets and three-blade propellers. While the four earlier model Ipanemas have droop wingtips and two-blade propellers. Diego prefers the two-blade propeller Ipanemas because they are about five MPH faster than the three-blade versions. He says the two-blade Ipanema turns slower at about 80 MPH compared to the threeblade versions turning at 100 MPH.

All Mostardas’ Ipanemas use av-gas for fuel. Nauri says he prefers the stable pricing of av-gas and the operation’s fuel storage system is designed for one type of fuel. He figures with the extra 25-30% more consumption per hour with ethanol that there is little savings compared to using av-gas, depending on the fluctuating

However, there is a slight improvement with the spray pattern for the threeblade Ipanemas with winglets. Diego says this difference is not enough to be noticeable and that all the aircraft are set-up for a 17-meter swath using Satloc GPS units. Mostardas often encounters gusty wind conditions being so close to the ocean. “We only let the more experienced pilots fly the winglet Ipanemas. Even though the winglet Ipanemas are very stable in turns and windy conditions, sometimes they can be more challenging to land,” says Diego.

(L)Diego Velho and (R)Nauri Homem; Nauri enjoys coming to work each day. He likes watching the aircraft and working with the pilots, mechanics, technicians and all the team members at Mostardas. He says the hardest part of his job is asking the farmers for payment.

Mostardas’ Ipanemas work 100 km from north to south of its main base, which is 70 km north of the city of Mostardas. Typically, the fields are small, about 30-50 hectares. Nauri does not see the need for a larger ag-aircraft

The Mostardas Agricultural Aviation and Maintenance, LTDA seven Ipanema fleet of ag-aircraft at the main base of operations in Mostardas.

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There are 25 employees working at Mostardas. They work together as a team, each person’s job is as important as the others. Here is a calendar where each employee is represented by an aircraft that tells whose birthday it is each month. There are three birthdays celebrated in May. Also, Mostardas works hard to create a positive image with the local community. On one occasion, five bus loads of school children visited the airstrip to learn more about agricultural aviation. This takes place on October 12th, Children’s Day, when the company opens its gates to public.

land. Liquid applications are made using CP nozzles with a Hemisphere Intelliflow control unit to control the application rate. An additional filter is positioned ahead of the spray pump to improve filtration. The filter assembly is manufactured by Travicar. Liquid applications are about 65% of the flying, mostly fungicides applied at 20 liters/ha (2 GPA).

Dry applications are fertilizer on rice with rates ranging from 50-100 kg/ha (lb/ac). Approximately 35% of the flying is dry fertilizer applications using a STOL spreader.

The flying season begins in October and continues through January. In December the workload is so great seven Ipanemas

One of seven of Mostardas’ Ipanemas, each has a lightbar cover for the L7 Satloc GPS.

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fly from daylight until dark. To complicate matters, usually it is very windy in November and December. The thick wing Ipanema is well suited to handle the windy conditions.

During the spraying season, Mostardas provides air-conditioned sleeping quarters with services to keep rooms clean, laundry and the preparation of meals. The pilots arrive at the beginning of the season and can stay at the airstrip throughout the season.

“Our pilots only have to eat, sleep and fly,” explains Diego.

The main base of operations is the Mostardas airstrip, but the company works from 52 other airstrips to be as close as possible to each flying job. The company has 10 support trucks with one technician for each to keep the Ipanemas in the air. There are seven pilots, one for each Ipanema and they fly about 300 hours a year each.

Mostardas performs all of its maintenance using one licensed mechanic, one technician and one assistant. The mechanic, Antonio “Amarelo” Carlos, is certified to work on both the EMB201 and EMB-202. The aircraft are flown 50 hours between inspections with a major inspection every 100 hours.

The Ipanema has been a workhorse for Mostardas Aviação Agricola e Manutencao, Ltda for 25 years. Using the latest technologies and working with the local community to preserve a good stewardship, the company will most likely continue on its path of success.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs tower marking bill AUSTIN, TX - SB 505/HB 946 which requires the marking of meteorological evaluation towers (MET's), was signed Tuesday afternoon by Governor Greg Abbott. The new law will take effect on September 1, 2015. A meteorological evaluation tower erected before the effective date of this Act is not required to be in compliance with the marking provisions until September 1, 2016.

Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard to get the legislation to this point.

We especially want to express our appreciation to Mrs. Carol Jennings who delivered very difficult testimony twice and really made a difference in helping the legislature put a face on this bill. We

also want to express special thanks to Yasmina Platt of AOPA. Under her guidance, AOPA was a strong part of the team that got this bill through the legislative process.

And, of course, we appreciate our own TAAA members, Mitch Probasco, Luke Boedeker, Clyde Kornegay, and Jason Wooten** who came to Austin to testify in support of the bill. Lacricia Ryan also deserves a special shout out for her passion and early efforts to encourage TAAA to get a bill like this passed.

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Thank you Governor Abbott for making SB 505 one of the first 50 bills you signed into law!

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Scholarships aplenty from NAAA, deadlines approaching soon Do you know somebody looking for scholarship money for their education or to aid them in their quest to become an ag pilot? If so, NAAA has two great scholarship opportunities available with upcoming deadlines. Entries for the 2015 NAAA Support Scholarship Essay Contest are due Aug. 15. Applications for the 2015 NAAA/BASF Agricultural Aviation Scholarship are due Aug. 31. Please review the following guidelines for each scholarship. $7,500 in Scholarship Money Available for Aspiring Ag Pilots From seeking a mentor to finding the funds for training, the road to becoming an ag pilot is fraught with obstacles, but having $5,000 in seed money certainly helps. That’s the top prize in the 2015 NAAA/BASF Agricultural Aviation Scholarship competition. NAAA has awarded $38,500 worth of training money to 11 aspiring ag pilots over the past five years, and up to $7,500 could be awarded this year. NAAA will award one scholarship valued at $5,000 and could award a second scholarship valued at $2,500 depending on the pool of applicants.

The goal of the Agricultural Aviation Scholarship is to strengthen the aerial application industry by helping NAAA Operators bring new pilots into the profession. Each applicant must be sponsored by an NAAA Operator Member, and scholarship recipients must use the proceeds for flight training or agricultural coursework at a university, college, community college or other institution of higher learning. A stipend for a trainee in an NAAA Operator-sponsored apprentice program is also permissible.

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

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: need, prior experience, likelihood of retention in the aerial application industry, strength of the operator’s recommendation letter, and strength of the applicant’s essay. The scholarship application along with full instructions are available at AgAviation.org/agaviationscholarship. Contact NAAA at (202) 546-5722 if you have questions about any of the requirements.

The Agricultural Aviation Scholarship is funded by an educational grant provided by BASF and administered by NAAA. This year’s winner, or winners, will be recognized at NAAA’s 49th Annual Convention & Exposition in Savannah, Ga.

The Agricultural Aviation Scholarship is funded by an educational grant provided by BASF and administered by NAAA. NAAA membership is not a prerequisite for the person applying for the scholarship, but joining as an Associate member is a great way for candidates to learn more about the industry and augment their training. NAAA Associate member dues are $95.

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as top prize, and the runner-up will receive a $1,000 scholarship, courtesy of Covington Aircraft Engines.

The Support Scholarship is not restricted to a “flying career.” It can be applied to any educational pursuit beyond high school, and the competition is open to all NAAA members and their family members. (Allied industry company members can only sponsor one eligible family member per contest.) To qualify, dues must have been paid by the organization or individual member on or before June 15. In addition, contestants must be a high school graduate and enrolled in a continuing education program as of the Aug. 15 entry deadline.

The theme for this year’s contest is “Why Agricultural Aviation Supports the Marking of

To ensure the judges will not know the identities of the writer, keep any reference to the author’s name, sponsoring company and company location out of the essay itself. However, a title page must be attached and contain the entrant’s name, address, email address, telephone number, relationship to sponsor, sponsor’s company name, address and telephone number. A photograph of the entrant and short biography should also be provided.

Manuscripts may be emailed or mailed. Electronic submissions should be sent as an email attachment to cmcapers@gmail.com.

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AAU lands in Illinois at Curless Flying Service Bill Lavender ASTORIA, IL - The third leg of the Fourth Annual AgAir Update Excursion guided our Citabria from Malden, Missouri to Astoria, Illinois. Our destination, Curless Flying Service.

We didn’t have any problems locating Curless Flying Service once we found the pond on the northeast end of the 2,000-foot sod runway. After twenty-two years and the only two ag accidents I had were upside down in a Thrush, underwater on the end of a sod runway, I find I have an aversion to water approached from the air. (Those two accidents occurred the first half of my ag aviation career. Either I’ve gotten better or I’m due.)

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Harley shares pilot duties with John Ogle. Harley flies the AT503 and John the AT-502. A second base of operation in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota is managed by George Wermert working a geared R-1340 Thrush. The scheduling and office duties are shared by Kay with Harley’s sister, Jan Jones. The ground operations are headed up by longtime employee, Dick Meehan, who is assisted part-time by Joe, Justin and Jamie Skaggs (no relation to Ricky). Dick has been an employee for 19 of his 34 years.

Harley formed Curless Flying Service in 1978 with a 235 Pawnee. In that same year, John Ogle started his flying service in Macomb, Illinois, 40 miles to the northwest. Business was good for both operations. Each discarded the Pawnee and bought Air Tractors to ease growing pains.

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After ten seasons, John decided to sell his business to Harley and fly for the airlines. A year later, John returned to ag aviation with an option to buy-back his operation in Macomb, but instead elected to fly with Harley at Astoria.

By the end of the summer of 1989, Curless Flying Service decided work demands were high enough to warrant a couple of turbines. An AT-400A was added to the fleet, basically an AT-301 with a PT6A-20 turboprop engine.

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With no other choice, needing the 400-gallon hopper, 216 gallon fuel and -20 engine combination, Harley told John to cancel the order for the Air Tractor. However, before John could do as Harley had requested, Leland had a change of heart and agreed to build Harley the AT-402 he wanted!

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reclamation. Seed corn treatments begin in May ending in midSeptember. First and second crops of veggies are worked before and after the seed corn.

Many Illinois operators use portable containment equipment when working away from their main base. Curless Flying Service uses Portable Containment Equipment sold by Volm Bag. Ground crew chief, Dick Meehan, designed and built the Mack diesel semi-loader truck with a containment sump under the 350-gallon mix tank.

The rig has 800-gallon fuel and two 1,500-gallon fresh water tanks mounted on a 35-foot trailer.

Curless Flying Service is unique in that it works primarily for one grower. A few applications are made for local growers, but not on a regular basis. Most of the work is vegetables and seed corn. The work is scheduled with Harley and John usually knowing in advance the work load. The season begins slowly in March with fertilizer applications on coal mine sites for land

Curless Flying Service depends on the large hoppers and high ferry speeds of the turbine Air Tractors. Many ferries can be as far as 60 miles one way, although 20-25 miles is typical.

Insecticide applications are made at 3-4 gallons per acre. Pounce 1.5 granules are applied at eight pounds per acre on corn. The average field size is 40-50 acres for the vegetable work and 120 acres for corn. The season is basically three cycles; first on veggies that includes peas, green beans and sweet corn, then second on seed corn, then back on the second crop of veggies.

Vegetables are usually 4-5 applications with seed corn ranging from 0-5 treatments.

Both Air Tractors are outfitted with GPS units. Harley has a Del Norte system in the AT-503 and John a SATLOC in the AT-502.

Both units receive their signals from towers. Harley was expecting the SATLOC unit to be on SSD by the end of the week we were there. “I find that the GPS greatly increases the efficiency of our aircraft,” Harley commented about using GPS. Illinois is one of the states requiring the certification of load pads. Curless Flying Service built the first Illinois-approved loading pad facility. Although Illinois does not require a covered facility, Harley elected to construct an open hangar over his pad. By covering the load pad Harley is not required to calculate

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the amount of rainwater that has fallen on the pad. The facility was approved in the spring of 1991. The construction plan was finally accepted after five submissions to the Illinois Department of Ag and EPA. “I built the darn thing big enough for an AT-802,” Harley jokingly told us. The clear span structure is 76 feet by 40 feet deep. It serves a dual purpose as hangar and loading pad. It was constructed in order to be able to expand lengthwise enough to accommodate two aircraft at a future date. The mixing area is enclosed by dikes to prevent the escape of an inadvertent spill.

The concrete is seamless with a plastic barrier between it and the ground.

John Ogle stretches out after a morning of flying.

Curless Flying Service is a successful ag aviation operation that has found a special niche in west central Illinois. After 17 years of steadily improving the company, Harley and Kay have been able to develop Curless Flying Service into a profitable company offering aerial applications at a professional level. The company uses modern, safe equipment serviced from a first class facility. Its employees are long-term, contributing to the expertise of Curless Flying Service’s work. A fine example for any ag operator to follow.

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House transportation chairman pushes for major aviation reform At the Washington Aero Club luncheon in downtown Washington, D.C., House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) made headlines Monday when he announced his committee would be pursuing a major reform in the air traffic control system, seeking to shift

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the air traffic responsibilities over to a federally chartered, independent, not-for-profit corporation, saying it is “essential” to separate ATC from the FAA. Shuster also said this new corporation would be funded by a “fair user fee structure,” and that his goal is to have a bill introduced by the end of this month, with a target for passage in the House by mid-July, prior to the chamber’s month-long August recess. Other than declaring his intention and a target date, the chairman’s speech had few new details. Under the proposal, the not-for-profit corporation would be governed by a board of stakeholders and funded by users of the system. This would remove, as the chairman stated, unstable politically based funding.

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Any bill calling for user fees on general aviation is likely to face strong resistance. The General Aviation Caucus, now containing nearly 240 members in the House (well above the critical 218 number needed for passage of a bill), has sent letters to the chamber’s chairmen, and to Presidents Obama and Bush in the past indicating that any kind of user fee on GA is completely unacceptable. GA currently pays its way in the system through fuel taxes, which have been adjusted in the past when additional funding for the system was needed.

As discussed in USA Today June 15, NAAA joined the Alliance for Aviation Across America, National Farmers Union, League of Rural Voters, and the Air Care Alliance calling for consideration of rural communities during FAA reauthorization.

The letter noted that 5,000 airports across the country – the vast majority without airline service – serve critical needs for raising crops, fighting fires and search-and-rescue that Congress should oversee. The USA Today article may be read by clicking here.

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Waiting on the moon The sun slipped off its work clothes as it began its ancient descent into the western horizon. A cloud layer shown brilliant red and gold, heralding the close of yet another day.

A silent trumpet call to pay homage to God’s handiwork. Shadows crept out from their hiding places, oozing across the ground, stretching out from being cramped into tiny protected places.

Night advanced into the valley following the retreat of day. In between, yellowwinged 510 Thrushes worked. Powerful

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flying machines oblivious to the change but grateful for the reduction of temperature and the settling of the wind.

“Hey, anybody else see that sunset?” came the call on the radio. “Oh yeah!

Man, that sure looks nice,” Even the crew members who drove around the

fields answered, “Bet it looks really good from up there!” Yes it does. I turned high and swooped out just a little bit to gaze at the spectacle and take a few seconds just to appreciate being up in the air and having a front row seat to what is probably the longest running and grandest show on earth. It never gets old.

It was a few nights after the full moon. It got dark, but the moon still had a few good nights left in it, showing up a little

later to work each night as it waned through the calendar of our codependent orbits. I hunkered down in the cockpit, dimmed my SATLOC screen and followed my light bar into my next pass, stealing a glance at the eastern horizon, checking my watch now and then, eager and impatient, waiting for our old familiar friend to arrive.

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Finally, the sky began to glow softly.

Like those old yellow light bulbs we used to have on our front porches and just as welcome to see. The moon peeked over the shadow of the Sierras, glanced around and began its laborious climb into the sky. Not quite a threequarter, not a half, more like a fiveeighths moon. The natural recurring cycle is evident and is easy to watch.

“It’s about time,” I muttered. The moon showed no indication that it concerned itself with the opinions of men, let alone crop dusters who fly at night. It probably figured we ought to know

yeah! Man, that sure looks nice!”

“Whooeee! Look at that moon!” came the call on the radio. “Oh

I think we all enjoy seeing the great night light show up.

There was still big stacks of chemical boxes on the ground and in the loader truck. I rushed back to the strip to get another load, hurrying to get back in the air not wanting to miss a minute of dancing with moonlight shining on my wings.

“Whooeee! Look at that moon!” came the call on the radio. “Oh yeah! Man, that sure looks nice!” I think we all enjoy seeing the great night light show up.

Load after load, acre after acre, the moon grew more brilliant as it climbed higher above. The shadows grudgingly retreated, but only in part. It was, after all, nighttime and they weren’t giving up their turf without a fight. They hid wires where they could and gathered in heaps in low lying places and the

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As the night progressed, the moon made its way across the sky until the eastern horizon began to glow again. The Thrushes never stopped. I pulled up high out of the field as I sprayed out the last of my rinse load and looked again at the retreating moon and the withdrawing shadows of night. The sun was just beyond the horizon, distant clouds scattered its rays before it as a warning to the night; day was arriving and there would no longer be tolerance for darkness while the sun held its place above the earth.

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I waggled my wings a little, glanced at my watch, estimating the next appointment. The nights would grow longer now, at least for the next few weeks. The sun hurt my eyes, but it has a way of making an entrance almost as grand as its departure.

As the night progressed, the moon made its way across the sky until the eastern horizon began to glow again.

My wheels yelped when the asphalt bit them. I rolled into the parking area, set the brakes and locked the stick, filled out the engine trend card, notated the hobbs time, flipped off switches, shut the airplane down, and secure my gear. Quiet sounds odd at first. A few roosters crowed from across the road. As I tied the airplane down one of my fellow pilots walked over. “Did you see that sunrise?” he asked. “Yeah man, it sure looked nice,” I replied. We filled out our paperwork as adrenaline wore off and weariness soaked in.

Squinting under the visor, I drove home the same day I would drive back to work. The calendar would flip over to another day while I’m up in a turn, zooming low across a field or pumping on another load. Regardless of what I’m doing at the time, I’m sure I’ll be waiting on the moon.

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Roy W. Reabe passes Roy W. Reabe, 94, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at his home in Waupun, with his wife and family at his side.

Roy was born February 28, 1921 in Otter Tail County, MN the son of Frank W. and Lottie J. Severson Reabe. As a young child Roy and his family moved to southeastern Wisconsin.

Roy married Helen Hilbert on June 10, 1947 in Mayville, WI. Roy’s lifelong interest was aviation, beginning at age 6 when he went for his first plane ride in an open cockpit barnstormer. He began to realize his dream by learning to fly in Waukesha, WI beginning in the summer of 1941. To make building flight time more affordable he and EAA

founder Paul Poberezny partnered up to purchase a J3 cub.

(This cub would be both Roy and Paul’s first of many aircraft purchases.) By March of 1943 Roy was a flight instructor at General Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, WI and in late May of 1943 he was asked to report to Missouri to begin instructing Army Air Corp Cadets to fly in PT-17’s and BT-13’s. In February 1943 he joined the 4th Ferrying group and delivered new fighter aircraft to the east and west coasts of the continental US as well as to Alaska. During that time he flew every Pursuit aircraft the Army Air Corp operated at the time in addition to B-17’s, B-25’s and B-26’s. In April of 1945 he was stationed in India “Flying the Hump” in C-46’s and C-47’s.

In January 1946 he returned to Wisconsin and opened the Waupun Airport offering flight instruction to returning Serviceman and charter flight service. In 1950 he began providing dusting service with a J-3 cub with a wooden hopper.

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his four sons, he operated over twenty aircraft throughout the entire state of Wisconsin almost exclusively performing applications to vegetable crops. Roy’s four sons and one grandson continue his agricultural aviation legacy today operating Reabe Spraying Service Inc in Waupun, Plainfield and Plover, WI. Roy was among the small group of fellow spray operators that organized the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) and shortly after worked with other Wisconsin operators to form the Wisconsin Agricultural Aviation Association (WAAA). He served as the President of the WAAA and as a Board Member for the NAAA for several years throughout the 1970’s and early ‘80’s. In 1990 Roy received the Outstanding Service Award from the NAAA. Roy was inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame and received both the Federal Aviation Administration Master Pilot and Master Mechanic Awards. Roy accumulated over 30,000 hours of flight time and taught over 1000 people to fly including his four sons and five of his grandchildren. Throughout his entire aviation career, Roy maintained a perfect safety record. He often said, “I was very fortunate to earn a living doing what I love.”

Reabe of Plainfield and their children, Gretchen, Troy, Heath, and Tyler; and Robert Reabe of Waupun; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Gordon Reabe and Lawrence Severson; four sisters: Helen Scharnell, Fern Justman, Jeannette Steger and Opal Pankow; brothers-inlaw: Frank Scharnell and Norbert Justman; sister-in-law, Eleanor Severson; grandson, Joshua Reabe; and daughter-in-law, Diana Reabe.

If one word could describe what was most important to Roy, it would be “family”.

His greatest joy in life was spending time with Helen, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Helen went to great lengths to instill family values, integrity and an intense work ethic into all of their lives.

Roy is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen; a daughter, Bonita Rosenthal (David Vandre) of Almond, WI; four sons: Thomas (Jill) Reabe of Waupun and their sons, Damon & Nathan; J.R. (Teresa) Reabe of Plover and their children, Matthew, Brent, Christa, Sarah, and Becky; Jeffrey (Marcie)

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Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91 requires that all civil aircraft be inspected at specific intervals to determine their overall condition. While most aircraft owners and operators are aware of 100-hour and annual inspections, there are other time and condition requirements that should be considered in order to insure minimum downtimes and maximize safety margins.

Time between overhauls, or TBO, is the manufacturer’s recommended number of running hours or calendar time before

an aircraft engine or other component requires overhaul. This time will vary from make and model and is usually dependent on how complex the engine is and how it is used. TBO is important because it establishes a set schedule for required inspection and subsequent maintenance, but one of the many questions that beleaguer aircraft owners is when should they eventually replace items that “pass” inspection.

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Interim inspections are just that — additional inspections that go above and beyond the interval that is required by regulation.

Progressive inspections (section 91.409) are at the discretion of the owner, done with approval from the presiding flight standards district office, and can minimize maintenance downtime. This type of inspection works well for aircraft that are utilized in commercial operations and/or experience a high number of operational hours on an annual basis.

One way to know when additional inspections are necessary is by using an engine monitoring device that records information about the health of your engine’s fuel, ignition, induction, and turbocharging systems when it matters the most; while your engine is running. The analysis can give you better insight into what is happening during the combustion process and can act as an early warning detection system.

Beeps, Squeaks, FADECs, and D/EECs Engine diagnostic equipment can come in many different forms. One version is the external, hand-held test kit that attaches to ignition plugs and determines system functionality.

It is a bit like a multimeter on steroids; a good test kit can check engine compression, magnetos, ignition leads, and engine timing, to name a few.

Engine data management (EDM) systems come in a variety of forms and are offered by a host of different companies. These handy little devices watch over your engine while you

concentrate on flying the aircraft and, combined with a controller, can meter your mixture and exhaust gas temperature (EGT) to optimize lean-of-peak operations. Some brands even offer the interpretive software and/or provide professional analysis as to what your data might indicate. In most cases, you can upload your information directly to a website, and if need be, request a report when anomalies present themselves.

The brain that makes it all happen is the DEEC or EEC (digital/ electronic engine control). It regulates the functions of the injection system to ensure the engine provides the power that is required of it. An engine control unit reads a multitude of sensors and then manipulates the engine by adjusting a series of actuators. Sensors include ones for airflow, engine cooling, throttle position, and fuel flow.

The younger, fancier cousin of the EEC is the full authority digital engine control (FADEC). Essentially this system does everything the EEC does — it even has an engine control unit in it — but there is no mechanical connection between the pilot and the fuel control (mixture is handled by the FADEC) and therefore engine management is much more precise.

All of this — the extra inspections and monitoring equipment — equals less distraction and better aircraft performance for the operators, but the real benefit is in being able to accurately predict, and then circumvent equipment failures. That means safer flying and less downtime (i.e., money) for all.

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Sinful mankind has refused to accept the love, mercy, and grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Instead they will accept the pseudo peace Antichrist offers that is followed by worldwide war.

For His own eternal and divine purposes, God will take away His restraining control over evil, and allow Satan to have his way with sinful mankind. These wars will escalate as Antichrist attempts to take control of the entire earth. Man’s attempt to save human society ends in worldwide destruction and slaughter, and the complete world system of government begins to disintegrate. The last three and one-half years of the tribulation there will be catastrophic destruction and death. Jesus said, “And unless those days were shortened, no

flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened” (Matthew 24:22).

The diseases that rats carry (about 35) have killed more people than all the wars combined.

“When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, ‘Come and see.’ So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, ‘A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine’” (Revelation 6:5-6). God is speaking, and reminding us that this is His judgment on sinful mankind. The famine is the effect of this worldwide war. When this prophecy was written a quart of wheat

would sustain one person for a day.

Three quarts of barley [animal food] would feed three people with low quality food, and a denarius was a day’s wages. A daily job would only provide quality food for one person. Food will be scarce and extremely expensive in the end times. The scales indicate that food will be rationed out to starving people.

“And do not damage the oil and the wine.” This was written when olive oil and wine were basic staples of life. Olive oil was mixed with grain to make bread and wine was used for cooking, medical purposes, and drinking instead of impure water (1 Timothy 5:23). These essential commodities suddenly become luxuries.

God says to be careful, and don’t waste these basics of life, there’re precious, and should be measured out and treated with special care. Grain is usually easy to store and keep, but oil and wine have to be kept in breakable containers; so don’t get careless with these precious commodities. Global famine, disease, and death is coming upon this earth in the great tribulation. World peace, world

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When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, “Come and see.” So I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth”

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World population is approximately 7.25 billion people, and growing at about 150 people a minute. If the catastrophic events in Revelation 6:7-8 happened today about 1.8125 billion people on earth would die in a very short period of time. With the nuclear and chemical weapons, and with no cure for many of the diseases and viruses of today, this kind of worldwide death is very possible today. The flu epidemic of 1918 killed 50 to 100 million people—three to five percent of the world’s population. During the great tribulation over one-half of the world’s population will die (Revelation 6:7-8, 9:18).

We cannot even imagine anything like this happening—but it will someday!

Is there any hope for this earth? No! God will not allow this corrupted earth to last forever. God will create a new universe with a perfect heaven and earth (Revelation 21:1). Is there any hope for humans? Yes! But only if we don’t neglect the eternal salvation that God has offered us through faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior! (Hebrews 2:3). I have met many people who have been delivered from alcoholism, drugs, immorality, greed, anger, hatred, and so many other ungodly things by the power of Jesus Christ working in their life. What a glorious time we will have serving God and Jesus Christ for all eternity in His heaven if we have chosen Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of our life. It’s our own personal choice!

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Airspeed Airspeed is everything…almost. As a salty, old S-2 Tracker pilot coming aboard the USS Yorktown in the late 60s, we would roll off the base leg after picking up the meat ball onto final. Our airspeed would have to be precise.

Regardless of what system is used to make a carrier landing with today’s technology, or what airplane is being flown, when landing aboard a ship, airspeed is supercritical. We make our approaches and landings bordering on the “backside of the power curve”, also know as the “region of reverse command”. By definition, the region of reverse command says that in very slow flight or MCA (minimum controllable airspeed), if the pilot does nothing but add power without lowering the nose, the nose of the airplane will pitch up and enter a power-on stall. This stall, depending on the nature of the airplane, can be very violent.

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should be able to fly your airplane safely in the “region of reverse command.” It is a spooky area in which to fly, and I know some pilots are very hesitant to even go there. As an ag pilot, you should be proficient flying at the MCA. If you are not comfortable with this, my advice to you is get in your ag plane, go to 1,000’ and do it until you are comfortable operating on the backside of the power curve. To recover, as you add power, you must lower the nose otherwise, your whole day may be ruined.

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Low & Slow

The early days down south Editors Note: Each month, AgAir Update will feature an excerpt from Low & Slow, An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation written

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Horse Drawn Dusters Limited success had been obtained in controlling boll weevil with groundapplied lead arsenate dust and the newer, more powerful calcium arsenate.

However, the slowness of application made real control virtually impossible.

Hand-cranked ground dusters had been developed that were carried by men through the cotton fields and some success had been obtained with horse or mule drawn dusters, but these too were somewhat impractical and inhumane, since the toxic calcium arsenate literally took the hide off the mules after extended use. No satisfactory engine-driven dusters had yet been developed.

Coad learned of the successes in Ohio on the catalpa grove and immediately arranged to go to Washington and argue his case for more aircraft experimentation in the Louisiana cotton fields. He appeared before several Congressional committees before they appropriated funds and obtained the services of the Army Air Service. As a result, in early 1922, Air Service equipment and personnel moved to Tallulah and the first serious development of agricultural aviation was under way.

In the beginning, flying equipment consisted of two Curtiss JN-6 Jennies with Hispano--Suiza (Hisso) engines and one DeHaviland 4-B with a Liberty

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CLOCKWISE FROM ONE O'CLOCK Lieutenant G.L. McNiel pilots a Jenny JN6H on a dusting demonstration at Shirley Plantation, Tallulah, Louisiana, on August 15, 1922.

Overall view of Scott Field, Tallulah, Louisiana, during the summer of 1922. Note tent-top hangars and weather observation 'tower." Photo by Dr. Bert R. Coad.

Lts. Arnold and McDonald prepare for a photographic flight in the DH-4 at Tallulah, Louisiana, on September 2, 1922.

400. The Jennies were for dusting and the D-H for observation and photography.

It was found rather early in the game that the Jennies were somewhat underpowered, although they did hundreds of dusting experiments virtually all of the 1922 work was done with Jennies. The Air Service, however, made available DeHaviland 4-B's with the famous 400 horsepower Liberty engine, which did a very creditable job and would easily haul everything loaded aboard.

These aircraft were flown by a series of officers, among them Lts. Charles Skow, G.L. McNiel, L.C. Simon, and John B. Patrick. Enlisted personnel serviced and maintained the equipment. Most of the civilian personnel employed by the

laboratory also worked on this project.

Notable contributions were made by "Haw" Kirkpatrick, who contributed technical knowledge, labor, and professional quality photography to the program.

The dusting equipment was designed and built in the laboratory, relying on knowledge gained from the earlier work on ground equipment. The hoppers were built of galvanized sheet metal and were mounted in the rear seat of the aircraft.

Early models required that an operator stand in the seat of the aircraft, directly behind the hopper (being held securely by a leather strap) and turn a feeder crank, which caused the dust to be discharged through an opening in the bottom of the fuselage.

With the airplane airborne, the air flow across the discharge tube interfered with the dust delivery. A funnel was installed ahead of the opening and the air it collected was directed into a slot in the front of the discharge tube. This was apparently the first attempt to utilize the venturi principle in spreading dusts through a dispenser. This improved the dust distribution considerably.

received demonstration flights. One rather notable demonstration was made on the huge Delta and Pine Land Plantation at Scott, Mississippi on August 31, 1922. Lt. L.C. Simon flew this demonstration before an extremely large

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Beginning in early August 1922, hundreds of dusting flights were made from this field, mostly occurring on the Shirley and Hermoine Plantations in large Delta lands, relatively free of obstructions and well suited to cotton production. Neighboring plantations, on both sides of the Mississippi, also

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Alan L. Morse, an aeronautical engineer assigned to this program, wrote of one of the aircraft: "She wore her military insignia proudly, but otherwise she was a sorry sight! Her stickplywood fuselage had been chopped away to accommodate the hopper; air scoops stuck out on top and a six-foot tunnel arrangement was strapped underneath. She was plastered with calcium arsenate and her elevators drooped dejectedly, but she was not dejected. She was there doing her job.

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The first duster strip, with Air Service and Delta Laboratory personnel gathered around a DH-4 observation plane. Two Jenny JN6H dusters are behind. Strip was on the Shirley Plantation and was named Scott Field. Photo by Dr. Bert R. Coad during summer of 1922. the middle, faced away. Then each man grasped his neighbor's wrist and they were ready. Number one then pulled the prop down and through and as 400 horses came to life, the other two jerked him clear of the whirling blades. Then the D-H wobbled away to the end of the field, headed into the wind, and took off over the trees. She was bad news for the boll weevil!"

Low-Level Flying Skills She was also bad news in some respects for the pilots. They had learned to fly by fighting the German Fokkers in 1918 over France and now almost as much was required from them in the new, low-level art of crop dusting.

By experiment, they learned that dusts must be continuously agitated to be manageable. The dust would bridge just above the hopper exit, resulting in light, anemic clouds and then the dust bridge would collapse and a great puff would emerge and all but smother the cotton.

Various agitating devices were designed, including rotating paddles and sword-like blades that swept back and forth across the sloping sides of the hopper somewhat similar to the action of a windshield wiper. Brainstorms sprouted into tinware, such as air scoops extending outside the cockpit area to provide ram air pressure to force the dust out of the hopper and into the venturi under the aircraft. Later, a lever-operated hopper was developed that has remained basically unchanged, but the wind driven agitator apparently did not occur to any of the people working on the project at this time.

In addition to the purely technical aspects involved, these early pilots were confronted with an entire set of new questions that had to be answered. Could dusting be done while ground mists lay on the field? Could a pilot flying above the ground fog orient himself in relation to the field? At what altitude and speed

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Answering these questions was a monumental and sometimes hair-raising task, particularly with the unreliable engines of that day and age and the poor maneuverability of those old World War I airplanes.

Various agitating devices were designed, including rotating paddles and sword-like blades that swept back and forth across the sloping sides of the hopper somewhat similar to the action of a windshield wiper.

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One pilot, advised by his doctors that he was suffering from leukemia, which was then untreatable, decided to fulfill a longtime wish to fly his airplane down Washington Street, the main street in Vicksburg, Mississippi, just across the river from Tallulah. One day he did just that. The street was so narrow and the buildings so tall that he had to skid the aircraft sideways down the street, just above the streetcar cables!

Apparently these early ag pilots and other Delta Lab employees were much loved and respected in the community and some of them made their permanent homes there. Lt. John Patrick married Arwin Scott, a local girl, and during this period hosted many important future aviation figures such as Generals Vandenberg, Hap Arnold, and Jimmy Doolittle. The pilots engaged in community affairs and enjoyed life immensely, especially the fine hunting and fishing nearby. Most of the pilots spent as much leisure time as possible on the lands of the famous Bear Lake Club and on Mike Morrisey's Windmill Club near Delta.

Frances Robinson, a resident of Tallulah, vividly recalls airplane rides from these pilots when she was a young girl. When government officials learned that their children were being taken for rides in the dusters, they quickly tried to put a stop to the practice. The pilots, with typical ingenuity, got around these official edicts by having their friends sign "releases" that cleared the government of responsibility should an accident occur! It is a tribute to the pilots' skill and the superb maintenance performed by their ground crews that there was not one serious accident during this entire program, although forced landings were a somewhat common occurrence!

Coad, Woolman, and Delta Laboratory did not confine their work entirely to crop dusting, although they were all completely sold on its future from the beginning.

They continued to design some ground equipment and Coad, William McConnell, Lionel Jones, and Haw Kirkpatrick borrowed the art of aerial photography from World War I efforts.

Literally thousands of aerial photographs were made, ranging from early crop dusting to aerial shots of farm lands, to project estimates of crop production from lands in cultivation.

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shots of most of the towns and cities nearby such as Greenville, Rolling Fork, and Vicksburg, Mississippi and Tallulah, Louisiana.

One of the early problems connected with insect control that disturbed Coad greatly was the lack of an effective, trouble-free insecticide. Despite many additives, nothing really improved the effectiveness of calcium arsenate and it had some serious drawbacks. Like all non-selective insecticides, it killed indiscriminately, taking the beneficial or predatory insects along with the pests.

Early aerial application flights drew crowds of curious onlookers.

Scores of people gather around the landing field at Delta and Pine Land Planting Company in Scott, Mississippi, on August 30, 1922, to view demonstration flights.

From Delta Lab records, it is obvious that Coad made the first aerial shots of the crop dusting art. He often flew as a passenger in the DeHaviland, photographing the dusting aircraft that were working the fields below. As a diversion, and for the sake of the art itself, he also took dozens of aerial photos of the surrounding Mississippi River countryside, including aerial

Regularly dusted fields invariably became infested with the common cotton aphid, since there were no predators to keep them in check and they were immune to calcium arsenate.

Aphids brought about a plant condition known as "honey dew," a sticky substance that seriously damaged the cotton grade and even production. Paris green, a potent poison, was added to calcium arsenate, but this only seemed to make the problem worse. Only after adding small amounts of nicotine sulphate to the calcium arsenate was any headway made with these pests.

To some degree, the aphids were controlled, but it was a long time before really satisfactory insecticides came along. This factor slowed the expansion of the crop dusting art.

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They should be used with crop protection chemicals in more sustainable, integrated pest management (IPM) systems. Nature has taught us well that we need to use all our crop protection tools in diverse systems to slow the evolution of resistant pests.

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This is important in the U.S. but absolutely essential in developing countries where high numbers of the population continue to die from malaria, yellow fever, and dengue.

Many mistakenly assume that crop protection chemicals that kill insects, plant diseases, and weeds cannot be safe to humans. For example, Roundup, the most commonly used crop protection product in the world, acts by inhibiting a metabolic pathway in plants that does not even exist in humans or animals. Still this concern about pesticides helps justify their purchase of organic food that usually produces less per acre and costs more than conventionally produced food.

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decade, Phillips and McDougal, in conjunction with CropLife America, surveyed pesticide producers and found that the average cost to discover and develop a new crop protection chemical was more than $250 million and takes about 10 years from first synthesis to first sale. More than 100,000 chemicals must be evaluated to find one new crop protection chemical. Unfortunately, these large numbers continue to rise and discourage companies from making investments in chemical discovery and slowed the introduction of new actives.

Companies developing crop protection chemicals conduct many studies to confirm they can be used safely, with no harm comes to the consumers, the users and the environment. In the U.S., the EPA must review the studies that support registration of new chemicals on specific crops with specific use patterns such as use rate, number of applications, preharvest intervals, and maximum seasonal use rates. Then they conduct risk assessments and confirm that the safety of the product before it can be sold.

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Summary Crop protection chemicals often play an unheralded role increasing food production, improving crop quality and extending storage life. The introduction of new crop protection chemicals has slowed but is still greatly needed, particularly in weed management where a commercial mode-of-action has not been discovered in 30 years. New products will eventually come, but for the foreseeable future, we will have to rely on currently available crop protection chemicals combined with the best mechanical, cultural and biological practices in more sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) systems. If we do that smartly, we will be able to produce more food from the cropland we have now and meet the FAO goal to feed everyone in the world.

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NTSB Identification: CEN15LA222 Date: May 05, 2015 Location: Basile, LA Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B Injuries: 1 Fatal.

According to the accident pilot, the agricultural airplane was loaded with 120 gallons of product and the fuel tanks were half full. During the takeoff roll about one-third down the runway, he airplane encountered a gust of wind. The airplane veered left and exited the runway into tall grass. The pilot attempted to maneuver the airplane back to the runway to continue the takeoff. The airplane collided with a barbed wire fence and rotated 180 degrees. The responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions or failures and the engine was producing power.

An Air Tractor AT-502B impacted trees and terrain while maneuvering near Basile, Louisiana. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The local flight departed a private airstrip about 1100.

According to local authorities, the pilot was applying dry granular fertilizer to a rice field. During the last application pass, the airplane contacted trees with the left wing. The

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB Identification: CEN15LA204 Date: April 15, 2015 Location: Maysville, OK Aircraft: GRUMMAN G 164A Injuries: 1 Minor.

A Grumman G-164A airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Maysville, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated without a flight plan.

The local flight originated from the Pauls Valley Municipal Airport (PVJ), Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, about 1030.

According to initial information obtained by the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot had completed his second aerial application and was returning to PVJ when the engine stopped producing power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a field. During the landing, the airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to both wings.

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Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

Examination of the accident site by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors revealed the main wreckage consisted of the fuselage, wings, empennage, and engine. Flight control continuity was established to all flight control surfaces. Portions of the left wing were located near trees adjacent to the rice field.

An Air Tractor model AT-502B was substantially damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff from Dighton Airport (K65), Dighton, Kansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 without a flight plan. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the positioning flight, which had the intended destination of Dodge City, Kansas.

NTSB Identification: CEN15LA226 Date: May 10, 2015 Location: Dighton, KS

According to the pilot, the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power after he made an initial power reduction during initial climb. The pilot's corrective actions were not successful in restoring full engine power and a forced landing was made to a nearby muddy field. The right wing, aft fuselage, and tail were substantially damaged during the forced landing.

NTSB Identification: CEN15LA238 Date: May 11, 2015 Location: Watonga, OK Aircraft: PIPER PA-25-235 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot of a Piper PA-25-235 made a forced landing on a country road 11 miles east-southeast of Watonga, Oklahoma, after the engine lost power. During the landing roll, the left wing struck a fence and was crushed. The pilot was not injured.

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The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed. The local flight originated from Watonga Regional Airport (KJWG), about 1930.

The pilot told a rescuer that the oil temperature was high and the engine was having a problem making power. The recovery crew said there was fuel in the fuel tanks.

conditions prevailed for the flight that departed from a private airstrip, and no flight plan had been filed.

According to a responding deputy from the Colusa County Sheriff's Department, the pilot attempted to make a landing on an elevated small dirt road, following the loss of engine power. During the landing roll out the airplane exited the road and nosed over in a rice field.

The deputy further reported that there was no fuel at the site, and no smell of fuel.

NTSB Identification: CEN15LA231 Date: May 13, 2015 Location: Columbia, IL Aircraft: Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II Injuries: Unavailable

NTSB Identification: WPR15LA160 Date: May 13, 2015 Location: Maxwell, CA Aircraft: Grumman Schweizer G 164A Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

A restricted category Grumman Aircraft ENG COR-Schweizer airplane sustained substantial damage following a loss of engine power and subsequent emergency landing near Maxwell, California. The airplane was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological

A Robinson Helicopter R-44 experience a loss of engine power during low-level aerial applications near Columbia, Illinois. The helicopter was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.

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NTSB Identification: CEN15LA239 Date: May 20, 2015 Location: Tivoli, TX Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R G6 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

NTSB Identification: WPR15LA168 Date: May 27, 2015 Location: Wasco, CA Aircraft: HILLER UH 12E Injuries: 1 Fatal.

An Ayres Corporation S2R-G6 made a forced landing into a field following a loss of engine power near Tivoli, Texas. The pilot, was not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed.

A Hiller UH-12E impacted an onion field during spray operations near Wasco, California.

The pilot died, and the helicopter was destroyed.

The helicopter was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an agricultural flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight. The flight originated from a refueling truck.

The pilot reported that the accident flight was the twelfth aerial application flight of the day.

He was carrying a load of fertilizer to the destination field when the engine made an uncommanded advance to full power. He retarded the throttle lever but the engine did not respond. The pilot jettisoned the load of fertilizer and shut off the fuel supply to the engine. He then made a forced landing into a field; during the landing the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.

The refueler reported that the pilot had just finished spraying a field when he stopped at the refueling truck to partially fill the hopper with water. After filling the hopper, the pilot took off to empty the hopper. The refueler turned away to prepare for leaving, and when he turned around, he saw smoke rising from the field. He mentioned that he did not hear any abnormal noises from the helicopter prior to seeing the smoke.

The airplane has been retained for further examination.

The helicopter has been recovered to a secure location for further examination.

Brazilian agricultural aircraft fleet of 1900 aircraft The Brazilian agricultural aircraft fleet grew by one third (33.03%) within the last five years. According to a survey made by the “Agronautas” portal (www.agronautas.com. br), by the end of 2013 there were 1,925 ag aircraft, against 1,447 in 2008. From 2012 to 2013 the fleet growth was of 6.29%, with the addition of other 114 aircraft. These data are from the Brazilian Aviation Records (RAB) of ANAC, the Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority.

According to SINDAG’s President, Nelson Antonio Paim, not all that fleet is actually flying. “We estimate that around 15% of these planes are grounded with mechanical problems or even damaged,” ponders Paim. Nevertheless, the country still has the second largest fleet in the world For Paim, agribusiness’ higher qualification and increased productivity are the main factors driving this growth.

“Currently, only 24% of crop spraying in Brazil are made by aerial application, but there is a rising demand for still higher technology to reduce farmers’ costs. Not to mention the environmental aspect, where precision and speed are essential

not only to prevent damage to the ecosystem, but also to reduce the amount of products applied”.

companies and aircraft by states As of July 2014, there were 231 agricultural aviation companies operating in Brazil. Top of the ranking is the state of Rio Grande do Sul with 83 operators (35.93%). São Paulo state comes in second with 34 companies, followed

by Paraná with 27 companies and Mato Grosso with 23.

The 64 remaining companies are spread among 14 other states (GO, MS, MG, MA, AL, SC, TO, BA, ES, PA, PE, PI, RO and RR).

As to the aircraft location, the largest fleet is in the state of Mato Grosso, with 446 planes, trailed by the states of Rio Grande do Sul (411), São Paulo (268), Goiás (234), Paraná (138), Mato Grosso do Sul (95) and other.

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“Our Fields of Gold”— aerial farming in New Zealand

by Mike Feeney There are factors that I wish to review regarding the early years in New Zealand’s ag-flying operations and the part that New Zealand Air Dept. played in certain matters...or perhaps did not?

When Ken Ballagh was killed in his PA18A-135 on the 6th of August, 1954, it was the 6th year of ag-flying in New Zealand. Suddenly, following the 1954 Beaver accident at Mangamahu and now Ken’s, the fatal accident rate had gone from six in six years, to eight within six years; signs of a “trend” were starting to show. By the time I began aerial topdressing in late 1960, the situation was, without exaggerating, simply quite awful.

So let’s take a look at some solid facts, or at least as I see them.

The DH-82A Tiger Moth was the mainstay of the fleet numbers. Its wing area is 239 square feet. Its empty weight was 1,115 lbs. After stripping the front cockpit of all instruments, seat and harness and the front flight controls, the adding of the metal hopper and hopper flow-box, the revised empty weight would be about 1,100 lbs, at a guess.

Tiger Moth being loaded with super phosphate fertilizer.

The de Havilland’s maximum certified takeoff weight was 1,825 lbs. I remember this being painted on the rear fuselage.

At that weight in ISA conditions at sea level, the test pilot’s figures state that the rate of climb is 673 feet per minute.

Cruising speed 70 knots.

So when the 170 lb. pilot is seated, the Tiger weighs 1,270 lbs. If I had been flying ag-Tigers I would have stuck to about 10 Imp. gallons of fuel.....say about 70 lbs.

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So, when ready to load the hopper, the pilot should have asked for a first load of approximately: 1,270 lbs + fuel of 70 lbs = 1,340 lbs operating weight. Therefore the payload = 1,825 1,340 = 485 lbs. The typical hopper load for a Tiger was three bags of super phosphate fertilizer at 187 lbs each that equals 561 lbs

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Given that the ROC was 670 feet per minute at maximum certified weight, this modest overload is barely significant and a healthy ROC must have still been 450 to 500 fpm.

During the period from 1949 until the end of the Tiger Moth ag period, five pilots were killed in Tigers; one of which was during an empty ferry flight.

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So, comparing the Tiger Moth with other ag-aircraft, I can state that without any doubt whatsoever, the Tiger had the lowest fatal accident rate of any single-engine New Zealand ag-aircraft that worked in New Zealand during the first 50 years of ag flying. Hundreds of them were topdressing and many were “dinged”, but injuries were usually minor. There were days when a pilot would bend one in the morning and have a spare one flown in so he could return to work that afternoon. A great many bent Tigers were never reported to the Air Dept. chaps.

By 1952 there were 40 ag-operators flying 140 Tiger Moths. By 1956 there were 180 Tigers engaged in ag-work Mike Feeney of Hamilton, New Zealand is a retired professional ag-pilot and a long-time aviation journalist, technical and air safety writer. mikefeeney@actrix.co.nz

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by Tulsa, 1 SIRAN, 12D40 AG-100 274 SIRAN, Tall Centerline Tail Recovered 2014, 335 Gallon Hopper, 80 Gallon Fuel, 25 Inch Transland Gate, 8 Vein Spreader, BTM Load Fuel, Stainless Belly, Sealed Cockpit, SatLoc Airstar, Electric Brake, Acorn Exhaust, Oil Filter Kit, Chip Light at Both Sumps, Rudder Servo, Smoker, Flagger, Technisonic 134, Hardwired ANR, CD Player, Digital Tach, Strobes, Oil Tank Heater & Tanis Heater on Sump, Always MN & ND. Package deal available with 0SMOH 12D40 Ag-100 Overhauled by Propworks, Winnipeg Canada Call Cory Carlson 218 779-6964, 218 268-4277, or 218 268-4276 (07-15)

1986 Super B Ag - C at, N36333.

7900TTAF, Walter engine 1200hr, 400 gal hopper,Bantam, Intelliflow flow control, long range fuel, rudder servo, aileron servo, airfoil booms (2014), CP Nozzles CP11TT (2g 3g 5g), SS strainer, custom instrument panel, air conditioner, right boom shut off, ss tailwheel, factor y wing extensions, bottom load fuel. SKY TRACTOR owned and maintained since new. Call Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 for pricing. tfn

1975 G164A, 6995 TT, 1060 SMOH R985 (Tulsa), SATLOC, 80 gallon fuel, tall tail, TW lock, clean West Texas airplane, will trade. $99,500. Call 806-828-5892 (07-15)

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1977 G164-B 7442 TT airframe, 850 SMOH on Covington 1340, 330 gal hopper, tall tail, Satloc GPS, bottom load fuel, 1 1/16” heavy gear, aileron-elevator servo’s, smoker, flagger, WeatherAero fan., 80 gal. fuel, Nebraska airplane. $180,000. Call Aaron 308-367-6538 (07-15)

Superb Ag-Cat. 400gal hopper, -1 Garrett 40 SIRAN Engine and Gearbox. 1 SNEW prop. This AgCat has every option. 440 hours since ground up rebuild. “New” frame from Allied AgCat, Load Hog, AC, smoker, windshield washer, cool seat, Satloc Air Intellistar, goose feet, rudder and elevator servo, 440hrs on fresh tail cover, slick side panels, 38” transland gate, 116 gal single point fuel, heavy gear, 4 puck brakes with SS master cylinders. $385,000 OBO. Call Terry 870-759-1605 (07-15) 1976 G164A Ag-Cat. 6914 TT, 82 SMOH on prop, 648 SMOH on 1340. Hershey tips, retractable landing lights, 115 gallons fuel, bottom load fuel, B model canopy, sealed cockpit, A/C, electric fan brake, Crophawk, Satloc 99.5. Good working aircraft. Call Grady B. Norman 308-2791355 (07-15) 1978 G -16 4 B . N ew R13 4 0 e n g i n e with 12:1 blower, paint, fabric, lots of accessories. Tall/straight tail, elevator servo, goose feet (spades), 115 gal fuel with single point, new fabric, cool seat, A/C, full cockpit floor, electric fan brake, smoker, drop booms, Crophawk, Satloc, oil filter, and more. Aircraft is straight, clean, always hangared, never used for fertilizer work, lives in a dry climate, and is ready for work. $140,000. Call for current time, additional details or pictures. Clifford Kidd 432-940-5570 (07-15)

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1991 Air Tractor AT-402. S/N: 4020840, 6688 TTAF, PT6A-27 10,678.5 TTSN, 0 SHSI, 612.2 since prop OH, repainted 6/10 to Air Tractor design, Satloc, nozzles, spreader included. Fresh annual. $275,000. Call David 870-5501664 or Terry 870-536-1348 (07-15)

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1980 G164B Ag Cat. 400 gallons, Miller Conversion with PT6-20 engine, 1939 SMOH. Center-line tail, big fuel, raised wing, Hershey wing tips, air conditioner, M3 Satloc. 12,882 total time airframe.

Propeller: 1574 SPOH. Annual 3-1-2015.

Contact Tanner Escott, owner, 405-2558748.

(07-15)

1979 B Model Turbo Cat. Serious inquiries only-Turbo conversion in 1989, PT6-135, 6552 hrs, 10,667 total hours, 330 gal tank, Satloc, 1 owner retired, will turn and burn all day long. $265,000. Call Jack 662-7030375 and leave mess. or email jacknet1@ msn.com.

(07-15)

1982 AT-400. PT6-15AG, 10,600 TTAE, 0 SMOH prop, clean northern airplane, one year old Bantam w/large screen, AmSafe seatbelts, Reabe hopper gauge and turn window, VGs, rinse tank, smoker, stainless belly, AFS check valves, CPs, outboard and right boom shutoffs. Call Josh Walker 715218-5332 or 715-623-4525 (07-15)

Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag-Cat fuselage frame. Call 701-636-5880 ask for Jay. tfn G-164 B AgCat. N48485. 2883.3 hours since Hershey Rebuild. 0 TSHSI from Ag Air Turbines. 683.6 SMOH prop, 9.8 starter generator OH. Equipment list: TPE 331-1151A installed Agri-Jet STC. Raised Wing, Centerline Vertical Tall Tail, 330 Hopper, Aero Mod Wing Extensions, Aileron, Elevator, and Rudder Servos, Heavy Gear, 115 gal. Fuel, Turbine Conversions Single Point Fueling System, Sat Loc, Right Boom Shut Off, Smoker, Air Conditioner, Swathmaster Spreader and Duke Metering System, Fuel Flow/Totalizer, No Corrosion and Current Annual at the time of sale.

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

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1974 G164 A, 5200TT, 0 SMOH, on 985, Leech Engine, O SMOH hydro. prop, new blades, 80 gal fuel, wind ext., Aeron Servo, drop SS booms. Fresh paint and fabric on tail & wings, New tires. $105,000. For more information call 979-257-6695 (12-15) D Model Ag - Cat -34 P&W, 550 gal hopper, 120 gal fuel, too many other modifications to list. Serious inquires only. For more information call EF Lyon.

337-526-4850 (07-15) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section. Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi.net At fn N8380K Schweizer Ag Cat, G164B. Raised Wing Super B, 10200TT, Walter M601E 2001 hrs, Avia Prop 6500TT (650 SPOH).

SS Booms, CP Nozzles, Lane brake, 39” gate, 400 gal hopper. Call Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 for pricing. tfn

air tractor 2015 AT-502B-3027 N3078T -34AG. F.T.O. cockpit heater, Lane electric fan and brake, 3” bottom load, S/S camlocs, RCA attitude gyro, L/H landing light, 234 gal. fuel. Extended P & W warranty. Call for pricing. Rick Stone 800-441- 2964. t fn 1993 Air Tractor AT-502. N198L A .

9410 TTAF, PT6A-34AG 10,053 TT and 1.6 SHOT, Hartzell prop 0 SOH, 8560.2 left on spar caps, Cascade inlet, new paint, smoker,WAG A/C, hopper rinse, 38” gate, Wingman, CP nozzles. $435,000. Call Darr yl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (07-15)

1993 Air Tractor AT-402. N9165C. 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 1967.6 SHOT by LD Blake, Hartzell prop (8480.1 TT, 1967.6 SOH, 957.6 SIRAN by Memphis Propeller), Annual due 7/1/15, 9800 hr spar caps by Air Tractor installed at 7323.5 by Air Tractor, replacement due at 17,123.5 TTA, new hopper installed

by Air Tractor 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, Harbour A/C, single point fuel. $335,000. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends (07-15) 2007 AT- 602, N650TR, - 65, 3221.4 TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., 10” hydraulic gate, M3 Satloc, fast start, Wingman......$750,000.00. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn

1988 Air Tractor AT-502. N502BM, 13,324.7 TTAF, PT6A-34AG 13,284.7 TTE, .4 SHOT by Covington, Hartzell prop; 3320.7 SOH; 312.9 SIRAN by Memphis Propeller, 9800 hour spar caps by Air Tractor w/ 9487.1 hours until replacement at 22,811.8 TTA, Weathaero fan, 38” gate, flow control, Satloc, Alum. booms w/ CP nozzles, Load Hawg, fast start, VGs, Kawak hyd. spray valve contol, S/S camlocks. $365,000. Call Darr yl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (07-15)

2015 AT-502B-3024 N3076W -34AG. F.T.O. cockpit heater, Lane electric fan and brake, 3” bottom load, S/S camlocs, RCA attitude gyro. Extended P & W warranty. Call for pricing. Rick Stone 800-441- 2964. t f n

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

Located In Caldwell, KS Contact Darrel at 402-269-7076 or if no answer Scott at 402-746-4078 or 402-746-3550 (07-15)

2012 Air Tractor AT-802-67. 800 TTAFE, airplane is working, available in Sept., Satloc G4, Wingman, flow control, Del Norte dry controller, 10” hydraulic gate, single point fuel, flat fan nozzles. First of Sept. delivery. $1,198,000. Call Steven 870-945-1383 or email riceagservice@ yahoo.com.

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2013 AT-504. Clean, Canadian aircraft purchased for the 2014 season. Only 335 hrs total time airframe and engine. SATLOC G4 with IntelliFlow, CP-09-3E nozzles, 3” bottom load, hopper rinse, Hatfield bottom load fuel, 234 gal fuel, smoker, VGs, PS Engineering Audio Panel with BlueTooth, Garmin Transponder with encoding Altimeter, Garmin VHF, Company FM, A/C, heat, Lane electric brake. $850,000.

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2013 Air Tractor AT-802-65. 780 TTAFE, Satloc Bantam, Wingman, flow control, Del Norte dry controller, Fast Start, Hatfield fueling system, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh HSI, a lot of other equipment. First of Sept. delivery. $1,150,000. Call Steven 870-945-1383 or email riceagservice@ yahoo.com.

(07-15)

1989 Air Tractor 401. 10,100 TT, 800 SMOH engine, P&W 1340 w/ Hartzell prop, Satloc M3 GPS, Lane brake fan, SS spreader, CP- 09 nozzles. Asking $140,000 OBO. Call Cody 318-2350559.

(07-15) 1999 AT-802 - 7785 TT, 4076 hrs left on spars, -67 5917 TT, 0 since extensive HOT, 573 since new engine mount, 0 since FCU repair, 0 since flow divider OH, approx 500 since prop IRAN, big blades, single point fuel, wingman, clean airframe. $650,000.

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1979 Air Tractor AT-301. 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344.

(07-15) 1992 Air Tractor AT-401. N401TH, SN 401-0875, 5600 TT, 150 SMOH P&W R1340 Geared - Tulsa, 150 SPOH - 23D4031/7035A-9 , Annual May 2014, New ailerons. Call Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 for pricing. tfn 1999 Air Tractor AT-502. N51944, PT634AG, 8250 TTAFE, Prop IRAN 7372, Wings done 7950, Fresh annual, Satloc M3 w/ flow control, Air Repair variable rate system, Load Hawg, CP11 nozzles, AFS check valves, 10 vane Transland spreader, hydraulic flaps, single point fuel. $425,000. Call Mark 662-254-7274 or Paul 662-347-1063.

(07-15)

2012 Air Tractor 802A-65AG For Sale: Approx. 720 TT Bantam GPS (Big Screen) w/ flow control, Load Hawg, Elec. fan brake, Smoker, CP nozzles, 380 gal. fuel, VG’s, Spreader, and much more! Call ASI JET AG Division for pricing, pictures, and more details; or visit our website ASIJET. COM. 952-941-6255 (12-15) 2000 AT-602 -60AG 5500 TTAF&E 2250 TSOH prop, Satloc, new SS belly, $475K 559-686-7401 (04-16)

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2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI ............ $1,050,000

2007 AT-602, N650TR, -65, 3225 TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., 10” hydraulic gate, M3 Satloc, fast start, Wingman, stainless steel booms, CP 11’s, new paint since HSI @ FCU overhaul .......................... $750,000

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

Farm Air 877-715-8476 tfn 1999 AT-502B-0580: N90375, 6807.0 TTAFE, 0.0 since engine PTA-34AG Ag Right O/H, 1750 Hr. / 3 year warranty by Dallas Airmotive, all engine accessories overhauled, 0 since prop inspection & reseal, A/C, electric brake & fan, Satloc Bantam, CP Nozzles, smoker. 0 hrs. since new Spar Caps by Air Tractor. $595,000.

Call Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800-441-2964 tfn

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2011 AT-602. N0005R. 2340 TTAF&E60. Smoker, electric brake, air, heat, 10 inch hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI, prop IRAN, overhaul starter generator $785,000 Call Al 870-265-5011 (07-15) 2001 AT-602, 6200 TT, recent IRAN on prop and gearbox. 0 HOT section by Prime Turbines. New wings, bottom load fuel, M3 Satloc, quick start, LED nose lights, Wingman, spreader and CP09 nozzles, $525,000. 870-866-7636 (07-15)

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N10125 1989 AT-502 PT6-34 SN:5020047,12746 TTAF,13700 TTE,190 SHOT Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, Wingman, Smoker, 38” gate, A/C, CP11’s. Asking $325,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389.

(07-15)

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2012 Air Tractor AT-502B -2817 N502NR 538.0 TT Airframe, 850SHP PT6A-42 TTSN 3,124.3, Hot Section Inspection – 0.0 Hours, 100 Hour Inspection – 0.0. Hours, Test Cell Run - 0.0 Hours, Vibration Survey - 0.0 Hours, New AVIA 106” prop, Shadin fuel system, Smoker, 3” bottom load fuel, MVP-50T Glass panel engine analyzer, 230 gal fuel, Electric Fan Brake, engine driven A/C, Hopper Rinse, Intelli-flow, Available in May 2015 Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509-635-1212 (09 -15) 2014 Air Tractor AT-402B, PT6A-15AG, Avión nuevo, Aire Accondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigabilidad de Exportación. Listo para ponerlo a trabajar! . $755,000. Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n 1994 AT-502. 10,248 TTAF, 16,916 TT on -27. Fresh HSI, 275 since prop IRAN, wings done 8004 hrs, M3 w/ Intelliflow, LoadHawg, Lane elec. brake, heat/ac, LED strobes, CP11 Flat Fans, Transland 10-vane spreader. $315,000. Paul Artman, 662-347-1063 (07-15)

1995 AT-502B-0299, C-GMQW with PT6A34, 5637 TTAF, 2768 SMOH, 518 SHSI, New CT Blades, New ring and segments, 2871 TTAF since factory refurbished in 2003, Lane Brake, Air, Heat, Smoker, VG’s, Propeller 800 SMOH, Satloc M3, Crophawk7B, Shadin, Night working lights, Avionics; KY96A Com, KA134 panel, GTX320A TX, NPX138N070 FM, military and civilian, $460,000.00. Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654 tfn

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

(07-15)

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

014 A i r Tr a c t o r AT- 5 02 A , P T6 A 60AG, (1,000hp) Avión nuevo, Aire Accondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con A b anico Var iab le, 216 galo n e s d e combustible. Este avión representa lo máximo de productividad en pistas cortas! Disponible inmediatamente. $1,047,100.00. Sun Valley Dusting, 956399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

1983 Air Tractor AT-301: 9278 TTAF, June 2014 annual by Tulsa, 547 SMOH on P&W engine, new TracMap GPS, CP nozzles, new Transland pump and blades, A/C, clean and ready to fly. Contact David Chancy at A & C Ag Aviation 229-9382555 (cell) or 229-645-3605 (office) t fn

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

Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-7367654 tfn 1992 AT-402A, N202FH, 6051 TTAF, 7723 engine TT, -27, new Bantam GPS-2012, single point fuel, overhauled prop, new blades-2013, time since overhaul-389 hrs, new CT blades etc. 1684 hrs ago, gearbox overhauled-389 hrs, fuel controller overhaul-1684 hrs, fresh annual & HSI. $320,000.00. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn

Air Tractor AT401: 5600 TT, 150 SMOH R1340-AN2 geared P&W by Tulsa, 150 SPOH Ham Std 23D40-31/7035A-9, Otter blades, 2” SS spray system, bottom load, 38” Transland gate, 74 amp alternator, elec. operated high lift flaps w/ aileron droop, windshield washer, Tanis oil heater, Satloc M3 w/ Flow Control, A/C, right boom shut off, 400 gal hopper, 126 gal fuel w/ bottom load, smoker flagger, CP nozzles, Lane fan and brake, clean northern airplane. Call Mike at Sky Tractor 800-437-5319. tfn

2015 AT-502B PT6A -34AG All Std Equipment Included PLUS: SS Camlocs, Factory Air & Heat, Lane Electric Fan & Brake, 3” Bottom Load, Engine and Air Frame Extended Warranty. P & W ext. warranty Call for pricing. Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-4412964 tfn 2015 Air Tractor AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, Avion nuevo, Aire Accondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, 164 galones de combustible, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin.

Disponible en Mayo. $891,500. Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-3992320 tfn

1 9 9 8 A i r Tr a c t o r AT4 0 2 A : 6 0 5 3 TTSNAFE, 493 SHSI, 1 owner since new, Shadin fuel, AG-NAV GPS, Drop boom stainless steel spray system w/ CP flat fan nozzles, Factory ram air inlet, A/C, Heat, Night working lights. $412,000.

Call Tony Martinez 620-791-7492 or email tony2@ruraltel.net ( 02-15) 1979 Air Tractor AT301: 7619 TTAF. 240 SMOH by Covington. Hydromatic prop 240 SPOH by Memphis. Collins A/C. M3 w/ Flow control. Smoker/flagger. Garmin SL40, VG’s. New cool seat. AMSAFE airbag seatbelts. CP nozzles. Reabe hopper gauge. 126 fuel. SS booms. All metal tail.

2011 paint. LG replaced at 6695 TTAF. Wings done at 6584. Single point fuel.

Clean northern airplane. Call Kyle 970867-8414 or 970-768-0553.

(07-15)

2015 Air Tractor AT-401B, Motór Radial Pr at t & W hitney R13 4 0 AN -1,(“0” H o r a s d e s d e R e p a r a c i ó n M ay o r), Hélice AG200-2, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigablilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Junio de 2015. $461,000. Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn 2000 Air Tractor 602. N9125P S/N 6025068. 6263.1 TTAF. P&W PT6-60AG. s/n PCE RG0077. o TT wing spar mod, Garmin audio panel, KY196, Garmin transponder , ELT, horizon indicator, Lane pump fan, Satloc M3, engine has overhauled CT blades, vane ring & segments, new #1 & #2 Bearings, O/H oil cooler, 150 SMOH on propeller, w/ new blades. $550,000.

Call George Mitchell 409-656-5998 or 409-794-2352 (07-15)

2015 Air Tractor slots available, call Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800441-2964. t f n 1982 AT-400, 9597 TT, SATLOC M3 GPS, Smoker, hopper auger system, MICRO VG’S. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn 1993 AT-401 GEARED, 6,304 TT, AIR, 400 gal hopper, speed ring, cool seat, smoker, flow control, outside baggage, 126 gal fuel, strobes & LT LDS lights, spreader. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn 2013 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, 700 TTSN; 2011 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 2500 TTSN, 0 SHOT Covington, wingman, Bantam/ flow; 1999 AT802A, PT6A- 65AG, 0 Since Covington Light OH, 500 hr engine warranty, G4; 2009 AT-602, PT6A-60AG, wingman, 10” gate, 0 SHOT Covington, Bantam; 2010 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, 2250 TTSN, VGs, 0 SHOT; 2009 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 1980 TTSN, 0- since hot, Garmin SL40, stainless steel spray; L arge selection of par ts, for more information contact Carrie or Naomi.

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1999 AT-602 with PTA -65AG, 3240 T TSN, Engine and Air fr ame NDH, Engine approved for TBO extension to 5,000 hrs. (in Canada), 2 comm radios, Transponder with mode C, Artificial horizon, DAAM engine monitor, Satloc G4 with all options, 292 gallon fuel, Intelliflow flow control, Single point fuel, Shadin fuel flow meter, Lane fan brake, Landing lights, CP nozzles, Hatfield Fire Gate, 8 AU4000 Micronair Atomizers on separate set of booms complete with electric brakes, RPM monitors, and Micronair monitor. Email queenbeeair. com or call 800-736-7654 tfn 2010 AT- 8 02,- 67, 26 0 0 hr s T T, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual $1,025,000 Call 870-672-1044 tfn

1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C. M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (07-15)

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn 2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..... $1,050,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (07-15)

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

Very clean well maintained airplane. $425,000 Call Jim 218-289-1999 (07-15) 2014 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn

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Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN 2015 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ 2015 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $CALL$ 2015 AT-802A, -65AG, 308 FUEL, FERRY TIME ONLY $CALL$ 2014 AT-502A, - 60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $1,038,400.00 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,400 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, RECENT HOT & ANNUAL $1,150,000.00 2011 AT-802A/65AG, 2,000 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, LOADHAWG,308 FUEL $980,000.00 2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G 4, VG’ S , H E ATER , L A N E B R A KE, SPREADER $695,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn

Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN

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

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

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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.

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Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN

cessna AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense.

The economical 400-gallon capacity AT- 401B has a piston- engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader.

For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available.

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O r d e r y o u r Tu r b i n e AT- 4 0 2 Pe n and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

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

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

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Surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 6 62- 8 43 - 0 811 s al e s @ ai r re p ai r i n c . com tfn

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. T F N Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 tfn

WANTED: Cessna 188 Ag-Wagon or Husky for immediate purchase. Must be in good condition, no run out airframes or engines, and reasonably priced. The closer to Wyoming the better. Call Steve at 307220-0806 or 307-245-3148 (07-15)

1947 CESSNA 120. Super clean, super nice Cessna 120, 385 hrs since rebuild, 1250 total time. $20,500. Call Jack 662-7030375 and leave mess. or email jacknet1@ msn.com.

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

Propeller HC-C3YF-1RF 277 TSOH. Annual inspection complete Oct 2014. Aircraft equipped with Comm, Mode C, UHF, Satloc Airstar, Crophawk 7, Stainless Steel Booms, with CP nozzles. Spray Ready! Call Dave 204-870-2828 or email dave@jonair. com (07-15) 1976- Cessna Bonaire,-A188B, 3227.0TT, ENGINE TIME: 456.0, New Tail Wheel Assembly, S.S. Boom, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Locking Tail Wheel,Nozzles 42 Ea Tee Jets, new motor in hydraulic manual pump w/ new housing Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn

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

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

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1954 Cessna 180. 4900 TT, 1190 SMOH, 200 since top, Good paint. Call Mooney 662-645-3870 (07-15)

1960 Hutcherson Pawnee, 230 Continental Constant speed. low time, new spray system with CPs. SATLOC lite, flagger, smoker, new Garmin comm, all logs since new, very nice bird ready to work. Call 918-704-0308 or email joecropdusterllc@gmail.com (07-15) 1978 Ag Truck, 7000 TT looks like 2000, 25 SMOH, 7th stud case, 856 SPOH, air foil booms, CP nozzles, Crophawk, A/C, new paint & windows, Kevlar leading edges, hydraulic pump. $130,000. For more information call Jeff Priewe 662501-5559 (07-15) We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

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

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1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave ((550SHP) Turbines Inc Conversion - 6450TT/ 4522 SOH PT6A-20, 0 since extensive HSI, 72 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, comm radio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/ glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$?

This is it!! $260,000. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Piper airframe parts, continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

P l e a s e h ave p a r t n u m b e r s w h e n contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280.

Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com tfn

M-18A Turbine Airframe for sale. No engine. 4796T T. Contact Riceland Av i a t i o n 337- 8 24 -1 5 67 o r e m a i l ricelandav@aol.com (07-15)

1946 J-3 CUB. 1 owner, 115 hrs SMOH, 115 hrs since major rebuild, excellent condition. Hangared. $44,500. Call Jack 662-703-0375 and leave mess. or email jacknet1@msn.com.

(07-15) O rd e r yo u r M18 D ro m ad e r Pe n and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

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

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1966 Pawnee PA-25-235. 343.28 SMOH, Starlite 2 GPS, Annual good through Nov 2015. 8.50 tires, 250hp + Dual exhaust, smoker, dual Oil Coolers, Compressions: #1 79/80, #2 79/80, #3 79/80, #4 78/80, #5 79/80, #6 78/80. Strong Engine, sounds perfect. Spray system is in good shape.

New Pump and fan with electromagnetic brake. Airframe is Clean. Fabric is good.

All AD’s have been complied with. Ready to Spray. $84,900 OBO Leonard, ND. Telephone: 701-238-0710.

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

1983 DC Thrush, 16,581 TT, Walter 6 01E-11, 29,0 0 0 hr w in g sp ar, n o A.D.s, Winglets, 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, Crophawk, fuel flow, A/C, heat, intercom, strobes, radio, SS booms, CP nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, Wingman, spreader, VG’s. $295,000.

Contact Shelton 912-592-5334. (07-15) 2004 Thrush 550 -45, 3927 TT Airframe, 3837 SOH -45, HSI Feb. 2015, VG’s, Amsafe system, Hatfield auto fuel shutoff, Satloc M3. $520,000. Call 605-350 4536 (07-15)

1966 Pawnee spray plane, 12275TT, 1050 SMOH, Hutch wing & fuselage, spring steel gear, spreader box & Trac Map available at extra cost. $64,500 OBO. Call Patricia 903-571-0116 or email eastexflying@gmail.com (07-15)

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 (07-15)

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft.

We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelict aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn 1976 Ayres S2R. 12,416 TTAF, 5002.2 TTE on -6 Garrett turbine, 0 SHSI by AgAir Turbines, 5002.2 TTSN prop, 478 SOH prop, AirStar GPS, Ayers wing extensions, 500 gal hopper conv., Transland gate, WeatherAero fan. Asking $270,000. Call Landis West 541-376-8220 (07-15) Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

thrush Turbine Thrush. N8549V. This is a USA registered aircraft, S/N 2309R, 9400TT, Garrett TPE-331-1 (super), 840 HP, 50 TSOH, Arkansas Turbine, all new wheels, ($100,000) 50 SPOH and balance, 500 gallon, extended Wings, 29 inch wheels, Spring Tail wheel, 228 fuel, new IE FP-5 digital fuel flow, dual landing lights, wiper, Lane Brake, KY197 Com, new M3 c/w Intelliflow, Cold Seat, Zee A/C, strobe, New CP11T Nozzles, Thrush dealer maintained, fresh extensive annual just completed,much more. $295,000. Call Norm Colhoun 306-536-5055 or 306-7312870 (07-15) Thrush for sale. Walter 601D-11, 1000 SIRAN, 1000 hrs left on spars, 99.5 Satloc, Raven flow control, Harbor A/C, Cascade conversion, metal tail, relined hopper, stainlees steel spray system, CP’s.

Hangared in Texas. $220,000. Please call 940--585-6176.

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Thrush available for immediate sale and ready for work. Goering Conversion TPE 331-5 525 gallon hopper. AFTT 5284, TSHSI 659.4. 660 hours since restoration/ conversion. Fresh annual. Many other new parts. $445,000 Contact North Valley Aircraft for more details 701-8452100.

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2010 Thrush 510P FOR SALE 1350 TT, Fresh Hot Section inspection, Satloc w/ flow control, Bottom load fuel, leading edge lights, Elec. Fan brake, VG’s, and More! Call ASI JET for price, pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft check us out at ASIJET.COM or give us a call at 952-941-6255 (12-15) FAA repair station for all ag equipment.

Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 tfn

1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TA F, 810 SM O H e n gine . 330 hr s since master rod bearing reprocessed, crankshaft magnafluxed, valves reground and returned to service. 787 SMOH prop.

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

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

Asking $155,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806-258-7220 or email whiteface@wtrt. net (07-15)

1997 Ayres S2R-G10 510 Thrush Project.

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

1974 S2RG5/525(Goering conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron ser vos, vor tex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/ instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., Satloc M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/tires/ glass/fabric. fresh annual 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com tfn 1978 Ayres S2R-T34 21,300 TT Wing spar 2250 TT PT6A-34AG 16,600 TT 9650 SIR AN, 2175 SHSI, Prop 1400 TSOH w/new blades, Satloc, spring tailwheel, high volume spray system $225K 559-686-7401 (04-16)

1997 Thrush S2R-G1 5700 TT, 650 since CAM, 612 remaining on spar, Collins a/c, Metal tail,VG’s, Bottom load fuel, Shadin fuel flow, FAST start, M3 w/ flow control, SS booms, Lane electric brake, fresh annual. 605-350-4536 (07-15) 1971 Thrush S2R - 12,490TT, Geared 1340 engine 390TT, Otter prop 390TT, new SATLOC Bantam w/ G4 screen and Flow control, all stainless system, CP-11 nozzles, cold air intake, rebuilt Agrinautics pump w/ elec. brake, 29” wheels, spring tail wheel, extended wings, new spark plugs, right boom shutoff. $115,000. Call Kelly Schindler at 406-679-0688 or email kelly_schindler@yahoo.com (07-15)

2013 Thrush N762BF G10-177, 297 TTAF, 297 TTSN, Engine 297 since Cam, Prop 297 TT, MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS w/ Flow Control, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset nozzle tips, Lane fan clutch, Lane ground adjustable fan, Windshield wiper, ATS VGs, Strobes, Aluminum booms, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel. $795,000. Call Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 06 -16 2010 Thrush S2R-T34, Ser. #T34-334, N7022F. PT6A-34AG, Ser. #PCE-PH0569.

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

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1996 Thrush S2R G10DC: Approx. 6700 TTAF, TPE331-10 with 1700hrs SOH, Dual cockpit, Satloc G4 w/Flow, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, elec. fan brake, Landing lights, and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET.COM, give us a call! 952-941-6255 (12-15)

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

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AIRCRAFT 2015 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2015 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK .................................................................. $CALL$ 2015 AT-802A, -65AG, 308 FUEL, FERRY TIME ONLY ..................................................... $CALL$ 2014 AT-502A, -60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK ................................................$1,038,400 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,400 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, RECENT HOT & ANNUAL ..............$1,150,000 2011 AT-802A/65AG, 2,000 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, LOADHAWG,308 FUEL .....................$980,000 2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER .....$695,000

ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$64,500 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN ...........$260,000 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ........................................ $CALL$

1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 6966.5 TT, 1817 TT engine since cam, 1100 hours remaining on spar caps, Hartzell propeller. 333 hours SMOH, A/C, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Auto Cal, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, Selling price for this aircraft is $440,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com 06-16 2013 Thrush S2R-H80, dual cockpit, full dual controls, GE H80 engine model H80-100. Hartzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass panel. Standard alum booms with 32 CP nozzles, Lane fan and electric brake, Wing tip strobe and Nav lights. 228 Gal fuel, K & N filters, windshield wiper and washer, 29” high flotation tires and wheels with dual caliper Cleveland brakes, Zee A/C, cabin heat. Satloc G4 w/intellaflow comm transponder FM/XM radio. Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn

For Sale 2011 S2R-T34AG 510, 1600 TTAFE, NDH, a/c, heat, smoke, vg’s, cascade inlet, load hawg, elec turn coord, led nose and wing lights, bantam w/ intelliflow, lane elec brake, auto-cal, swathmaster spreader, aluminum booms, single point fuel, 3” side load, fresh annual, his, some spare parts. $780, 000 obo Glenn 662-721-7931 hoair1@yahoo.com (07-15) 1996 Ayres S2R-T34 10,688 TT Wing spar 3071 TT PT6A-34AG 9936 TT 2978 TS “lite” overhaul 983 TSHIS. Prop 1814 TSOH Satloc M3, Night lights, dual side single point fuel, dropped booms w/high volume spray system, CP nozzles, low time tail spring $315K 559-686-7401 (04-16) 1999 Ayres S2R-T34 510 Thrush Project.

11048 TTAF, 1609hrs on Avenger Spars, SatLoc, VGs, AC and Heat, engine removed, minor crash damage, good project. $90,000.00 obo. Call Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091, 850-675-1252. tfn

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

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

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2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812-877-2587 jim@turbinesinc. com 09-15

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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.

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1997 Weatherly 620B. 3333 TTAF, 718 SMOH by Tulsa Engine, 718 since prop, SATLOC, Always hangared, One owner, Nice airplane! April annual, $130,000. Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344 (07-15)

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Weatherly 620A, N4651W, S/N: 1534, 4521TT, P&W 985 Serial #Jp204424 SMOH 916.7, Hartzel HCB3R30-4B SNEW 2922.18, New brake discs 20 hrs ago, New bushings and gear bolts 300 hrs ago, Chip detector, VG’S, Crophawk, 99.5 GPS, Meterate, Spreader, comes with Spare Engine and accessories. $85,000. Contact Kyle Scott 970-867-8414 (07-15)

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

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AG pilot Helmet for Sale - for Fixed Wing or Helicopter. New / unused , in the original Gentex factory box , purchased New from Gibson & Barnes , model SPH-5 helmet , size XL ( fits head size 7-1/2, to 7-7/8 hat size ) White in color , ... Dual, dark and clear visor lens , AG sun bill , Gextex super comfort liner TPL interior , extra Silicone seal ear pads , 300 ohm civilian boom microphone and speakers , and storage/cleaning accessories, all factory instructions and the original bill of sale for $1722.00 included ... Looking for Best Offer ... can forward pictures. Call Mike 623-332-2806 or email cepilot@hotmail. com (12-15B)

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

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Rudder (covered) for Piper PA-25 235/250 in good condition - $1100. New tail wheel springs for PA-25-235/250 $140. Tail wheel numbers are 64901-005/ 64901-04/ 64901-003/ 64901-02. Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net (12-15B)

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

engines PT6A-45R, Excellent condition, good cycles left, sold with fresh hot. Call John 361-9356006 or email jsterlin@tisd.net. (07-15) Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (07-15) R985, R1340 and R1340 Geared Engines new overhauled in stock. All engines new chrome in cylinders and new pistons.

Overhauled by Younkin Aviation Inc, Arkansas FAA Approved Repair Station.

Ken or Greg, 479-839-3945. Been in business since 1957.

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Pratt & Whitney R-1830-94. Complete with mags, harness, and shipping crate.

100 hour warranty. From $62,000 outright.

Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708. 01-16 Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines.

We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time. Call us today 305888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine. com (09-15) Pratt & Whitney R2000-7M2. Complete with mags, harness, all new pistons, roller and ball bearings installed. Also new rubber covered leads and master rod bearings. 100 hour warranty. From $49,000 outright.

Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708. 01-16 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

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

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

Call Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-437-5319 tfn PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMARTSM engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMARTSM”. Email mike.lee@ pwca.ca or call 450-647-3682. 03-15 Pratt & Whitney R-985-14B OH engine.

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

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

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

01-16 Wright R1820-86B T-28. Engine freshly overhauled. Complete with mags, harness, and shipping box. 100 hour warranty. W/o carb. $59,500 outright. W/ carb. $62,500 outright. Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708. 01-16 Pratt & Whitney R1340AN2. Geared nose engine. Complete with mags, carb. and shipping crate. From $53,000 outright.

Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708. 01-16 (1) Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, 266 hrs SMOH Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000.00 06-16 R985-14B, 241 SOH, 0 IRAN...$39.9K; R985-AN1, 307 SOH, 0 IRAN...$37.9K; R1340HYD, 356 SOH, 0 IRAN...$49.9K; AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX AgCat Sales/Service/Parts since 1971.

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

Removed for turbine conversion. Clean, nice running engine. $46,000. Contact Dean L. McClain - AG FLYER S INC .

Torrington, WY USA Telephone: 307532-4744 (07-15) Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92. Complete with mags, harness, and shipping crate. 100 hour warranty. From $58,000 outright.

Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708. 01-16 Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

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Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami. com . (09-15) Pratt & Whitney R4360-20W. Complete engine. 0 time be Aero Dex. Released pressure from seal in Aug. 2014. Pristine engine. $29,000 outright. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708.

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

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -15 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons chrome cylinders new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15 Universal Turbine Parts: 1 ea PT6A-11AG TSO 3976; 1 ea PT6A-20A TSO 3099; 1 ea PT6A-21 TSO 3387; 3 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO (2) 0, 4143; 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 272; 2 ea PT6A-135 TSO 2791, 3081; 3 ea PT6A-135A TSO (2) 0, 653; 2 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0; 2 ea PT6A-41 TSO 1843, 2655; 6 ea PT6A-42 TSO (4) 0, (2) 3222; 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0; 1 ea PT6A-60AG TSO 5369; 1 ea PT6A-65B TSO 0, 6978; We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions.

Please contact Joel at 334-361-7853 or email jplake@UTPparts.com or Greg at 704-660-9999 or email greg.miller@ UTPparts.com. tfn

Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (07-15) Jet Set Airmotive PT6A-28 TSO 0 PT6A-34 TSO 0 PT6A-34AG TSO 0 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com

New Gate Keeper tm technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution.

TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately.

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Garrett TPE-331-10 -511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-16 Covington Turbine Engines Available.

PT6A-15AG 32 TSO; PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 94.5 TSN; PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-34AG 0 TSO; PT6A-34 2309 TSO; PT6A-34 1908 TSO; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSO; PT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066; PT6A-60A NEW; PT6A-65AG 89 TSN; PT6A-67AG 2788 TSN; Contact us for New Engine prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition.

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com 10 -14 J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $64,500; PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S light overhaul, new CT blades, O/H vain $260,000; NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 TFN 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

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

dispersal equip Spreaders for Sale: 1- Transland 25” 8 Vane Spreader in great condition.

Reasonable offers only. 662-398-7833 or 662-719-2200 (07-15) Custom Boom Systems – Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com tfn

Two sets of complete Micronairs & booms. One set was on a 502 & the other was on a 802. Small set has 10 units & big set has 12 units plus one spare unit per set. Will sell separate or together. $9,000 for small set and $11,000 for big set. New style regulators and shafts.

WELL MAINTAINED! If bought together will include a box of parts. Also can send pics. Charleston, MS.Call Chris 662-5158391. (12-15) STC’d Spectrum Electrostatic spray system. 100 hours since new power supply, cables, components, etc. By Spectrum Sprayers. $30,000 Located in Valley City, ND. Contact Paul or Jarrod at North Valley Aircraft 701-845-2100.

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Transland SS spreader, 8 vane, adjustable air intake. Came of f a Piper Brave and should fit other small Ag planes.

Great condition. Best offer. Located in Oregon. $2,500 OBO. Call Gary 541980-8646 or email gdshearer@charter. net (07-15)

Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer. gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call 270-3052749 (12-15) Hi-Tek Rotary Atomizer - Rotary atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229 - 6 45 -3605 w w w. davidononline.com tfn Boom Clamps - The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for.

Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn Tr i - S e t H yd r au l i c N oz z l e - T h re e Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available.

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

ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method.

Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317896-2561 A 01-15

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Wright 1820 Engine and Prop as well as inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-3685556.

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Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-15)

Used 502 Wingman. $6000. Call Al 870265-5011 (07-15)

Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -18 p e r r e p a i r s e r v i c e b u l l e t i n #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

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

Pratt & Whitney yellow tagged 1340 Cylinder and Carburetor. Contact Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556. (12-15) PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 01-16 Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- Spreaders and Accessories. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreaders plus many more. We also manufacture a 13 vane 10” hydraulic gate.

Call us for all of your spreader needs. We do repairs on all models. Call Us today 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 (07-15) CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 t f n D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles.

Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com web site: www,johnstonaircraft. com t f n ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven a s the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15 CP Nozzles and check valves “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors. (tfn) Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800-542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn A SC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/asc results and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15 Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-586 -1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net tfn Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com tfn Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Agrinautics, Root, Crophawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401.. tfn

TracMap Flight Pro GPS for agriculture.

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

Please email Eddie eddiemerc@gmail. com.

(07-15) New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367.

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

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. tfn Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012.

Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

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

We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time. Call us today 305888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine. com (09-15) 134 0’S and AT-301 par ts. (2) near complete AT-301 fuselages on gear w/ hoppers, motor mounts. (1) set of wings needing caps. Too much to list AT parts, flaps, tail feathers, ailerons, exhaust, gear, rims, oil tanks. First come, first serve, complete 40ft container full of parts, container included if buyer wants. $30,000. Call Michael Thompson 979758-3916, 979-758-4022 (07-15) AgCat parts center. World wide parts service for any model of AgCat. Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556. (12-15) Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

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

(09-15) FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www. hersheyflyingservice.com 01-16

parts For Sale: PT6A-34AG Honeywell FCU P/N 4138008-3 with 538.0 TT. The FCU has been repaired, recalibrated, tes ted and re turned to ser vice by Kansas Aviation. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com (09-15) P&W 1340, props, cores. 0 SMOH 1340, (3) pressure carb cores, (2) Bosch Mag cores, Jack Hines starter, (2) E80 Starter cores, (2) 1340 prop G\gov cores, (2) C/W props, (1) Hydromatic prop, props need IRAN’D , engine stand. Selling as one unit, $60,000. Call Michael Thompson 979-758-3916, 979-758-4022 (07-15) 1 set of AT-502B wings. 0 since new spars and paint. Ready to install. Can deliver. $84,000. Call Farm Air 877-715-8476. tfn

Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

Manual control or GPS variable rate ready.

Integrates into existing hydraulic systems.

More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-15) Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com (09-15) Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands.

Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com (09-15) Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com tfn Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com.

06-16 Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. g arci av i ag r i co l a @ u o l .co m . b r / 16 36274879 (tfn)

Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 est to order.

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

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

12-14 Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn

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.

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D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D E N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com tfn

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LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

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

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn O/H’D Thrush 29” landing gear & we can repair / rebuild yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper, and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn

Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters.

See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . ( 09-15) Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 01-16 J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge.

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

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

Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn

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Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t fn Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today. Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer.

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

Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A tfn Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today. 1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn Complete Thrush factory metal tail w/ u p d a t e s . J o h n s t o n A i r c r a f t Service, INC. 559- 686 -1794 / Email i n f o @ j o h n s to n a i r c r af t . co m w w w. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi.net A tfn Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com tfn Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. Give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net At fn Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn

Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10 -15 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -15 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. for more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15 H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-16579E. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (12-15) For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (07-15)

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propellers Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12;Call PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888679-2965 propwork@mts.net 12-15 H C - B 3 R 3 0 - 4/ R 1 0 1 5 2 N - 5 . 5 , 1 5 8 TT....$19.5K [Add for 158-SOH C- 4 governor and tools....$1500]; 2D30-AG100-2, 0 IRAN...$12.5K; 12D40-6101A12, 1058 SOH... $11.5K; 12D40-AG100-4S, 375 SOH...$17.5K; 22D40-AG200-2, 60 SIRAN/A.D...$20.5K; 22D40-6533A12, 852 SOH... $20.5K; 2D30-6101A12, 0 IRAN...$11.5K; 22D30-6533A12, OHC...$15.5K; AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX AgCat Sales/Service/Parts since 1971. Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

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 t f n Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401. TFN

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.

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vehicles 2006 International, new auger system, flip-over boom, fuel, scales, automatic, a/c, diesel. Randy, Poorboys Flying Service, 870-931-8485 (07-15)

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

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.

For sale: Auger Dan Load Truck, 1997 Freightliner FL70, 150,000 miles, Roll Tarp, Scales, 700 gallon Fuel Tank, Good Tires. $44,000. Farm Air 877-715-8476 tfn

Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-919-2317 A12-14

miscellaneous (2)-2001 Adams field loaders: Honda GX670 engines, Rear hydraulic drop drive, Front s teer wheels, Hopper ladder, Stainless shields, Stainless spout, Wide load fins, Stainless engine covers, Reinforced framing, Anti-choke plate, Catch pan, Tarps, Spare tire and bulldog hitches $10,000 EACH. Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 . 409-7942352 . Fax: 409-794-2958 (07-15)

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

For Sale: Self Contained Portable Mixing System. 1999 Great Dane 53’Van Trailer in good running condition. Trailer contains 2EA 3200 Gallon Water Tanks, 2EA 53 gallon Mixing Vats, 1EA 2000 Gallon Jet-A Fuel Tank. $50,000 OBO. For more information contact Kelly Dreyer Office: (361) 528-5295. Cell: (361) 215-9962 Email: KDreyer@wilburellis.com (07-15)

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Vino? They do say ag pilots age like w i n e . Pl ace yo u r f avo r i te w i n e i n these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. Makes a great gif t. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

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

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

$ • Youth • Elite • Softball Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com tfn Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and ex tremely simple 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 (09-15)

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New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit t agairupdate.com tfn

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All new Air Tractors now include P&W 2500 Hour, 5-Year Extended Warranty 2015 AT-502B -34AG 234 Gal Fuel, A/c, Heat, Lane elect. Brake & fan, 3” btm.

Load, s/s camlocs, RCA attitude gyro, L/H landing light, P & W extended warranty 2015 AT-502B -34AG 170 Gal Fuel, A/C, Heat, Lane elect. Brake & fan, 3” btm load, s/s camlocs, P & W extended warranty 1999 AT-502B-0580 N90375 TT 6807.0 Hrs A&E, 0.0 since engine PTA-34AG Ag Right O/H, 1750 Hr./3 year warranty by Dallas Airmotive, 0.0 since new 9,800 Hr. spar caps, by Air Tractor, 0.0 since prop inspection & reseal, Factory A/C, SATLOC Bantam GPS, electric brake & fan, smoker, CP Nozzles, $595,000

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Heavy duty 25’ nurse trailer(30,000 GVWR) built by Texas Pride Trailers in 2013 with dual 2 speed jacks. 1600 gallon fresh water & 800 gallon batch tank, Honda engine & pump, inductor, storage box mounted under landing platform easily accessible from crow’s nest, 30 gallon drum storage racks at rear of trailer. Tires are like new. Used for 1 season and worked great. $25,000. Call 830-426-6150 (07-15)

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HELMET with slide up visor $950. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1300. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 tfn Aviator Backpack and matching coin p ur se (sold separ ately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway.

Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 t f n Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. tfn

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

Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com tfn HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used.

We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l ot, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com t f n

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

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

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

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

Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. tfn Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn

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

wanted to buy Looking for tired AT-502. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509 635 1212 or email tom@cacaircraft. com (09-15) Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 (07-15)

D e n a n Tr a n s p o r t o f f e r s g r o u n d transportation for non-ferryable aircraft.

10 years experience and references.

Call for rea sonable quote in lower 48. Visit denantransport.com. Email aircrafttransport@hotmail.com or call Elizabeth 931-505-2158.

(07-15) Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines.

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

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

Call Now 1-800-441-2964 tfn Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff.

We have engines for sale or exchange.

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

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Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag-Cat fuselage frame. Call 701-636-5880 ask for Jay. tfn EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal. net tfn

operations Solid aerial application company wanting to expand its operations. We are looking for a good fixed wing operation where the owner wants to retire, either immediately or over the next few years. Please email to blindads@agairupdate.com w/ Subject: Expanding operations, fax to 478-9871836, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (07-15) Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane, train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 (12-15)

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

Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance.

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

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

530-735-6264 tfn !!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required.

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

Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/ Spray. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www. eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772285-5506 (12-15)

seat wanted Ag pilot with 12,000 TT, 11350 ag, covering most crops in most aircraft. Call Jon 719343-0829, jlcleason@yahoo.com (07-15)

Ag seat wanted. 1200TT, 250+TW. Good with a wrench, responsible, reliable, and safe. Have many skills in addition to flying. Trained at Ag-Flight. Living in Montana and willing to travel. Please email sneberger@hotmail.com for a complete resume. 406-239-8377 (07-15)

Looking for my first Ag seat. Graduate of Ag Flight with 250 TT, 210 TW. Bachelors degree in Diversified Agriculture from ABAC. Extensive farm background. Call Tyler 229-425-8277 or email Tcohen09@ yahoo.com (07-15) Pilot looking for first seat. 400TT, 250TW. Completed Flying Tigers AG School. All training geared toward AG pilot career.

Has Idaho professional applicators license.

Willing to relocate. Honest, dependable, reliable wanting to learn and be part of a successful operation. Call Dave 208-2019234 or dapcep63@gmail.com (07-15) Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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

Looking for my first seat. Commercial with instrument, 1250TT, 350TW in A-9 Callair pulling banners. Willing to start on the ground and work my way up. BS Agronomy from Stephen F. Austin. Extensive Ag background farming watermelons. Experienced in mixing and applying chemicals. Also have extensive management experience.

Willing to listen and learn everything I can. Will relocate. Resume available upon request. Email jbwagnon@yahoo.com, 936-590-8096 (07-15) Pilot Seeking 1st Seat. Ag Student graduating from AgFlight LLC. 263TT, 130 Tail wheel. Class A. Has medical CDL. Diesel, gas and hydraulic mechanical experience.

Tim Daniels 706-601-1074 (07-15)

help wanted

Aerial Application...

The Holdrege Airpor t Authorit y is seeking an experienced and skilled Airport Manager/FBO Operator with AP/ AI capabilities who will be responsible for de live r y of cus tome r an d FBO aircraft maintenance services at the Holdrege Municipal Airport/ Brewster Airfield in Holdrege, Ne. 68949. The Airport Manager position is a part time salaried position allowing the selected candidate time to operate their own aircraft maintenance business out of the airport terminal hangar at the airport.

Very competitive salary and benefits will be of fered to fill this excellent position. Please contact Holdrege Airport Authorit y for more information at 1-308 -991-954 4 or email at nick@ gravelroadventures.com (07-15) Ground personnel year-round work.

Fixed wing and helicopter, low time pilots welcome. CDL and HazMat. Must be willing to travel. Email resume and references to parker561@me.com or call Brian Parker at 561-723-1911. (07-15)

It can be quite a challenge, but it helps keep the world growing.

Pilot needed immediately for Turbine Thrush to spray corn. Please contact Jim Mills 812-877-2587 or email peg@ turbinesinc.com 09-15 Full Time Chief Mechanic Position Available. Must be PT-6 and Helicopter experienced. Possible six figure income for the right person with the needed qualifications. Must have good references.

Please email to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Chief Mechanic, fax to 478987-1836, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (07-15)

At Mid-Continent, we feel it’s our responsibility to help keep the world growing. That’s why we provide new and used ag aircraft and ag craft parts to aerial applicators everywhere.

P.O. Box 540 - 1601 Hwy 84 Hayti, Missouri 63851 USA sales@midcont.com

CALL FOR PRICING 2013 AT-502B, PT6A-34 AG, 700 TTSN

2011 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, 2500 TTSN, 0- since Covington hot, wingman, Bantam/flow 1999 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, O- since Covington LOH, 500 hr engine warranty, G-4

Tel: 573-359-0500 800-325-0885 Fax: 573-359-0538

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2009 AT-602, PT6A-60AG, wingman, 10” gate, 0- since Covington hot, Bantam

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2010 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 2250 TTSN, VG’s, 0- since hot 2009 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 1980 TTSN, 0- since hot, Garmin SL40, stainless steel spray Auger Dan Load Truck — 1997 Freightliner FL70, 150,000 miles, Roll Tarp, Scales, 700 gallon Fuel Tank, Good Tires, $44,000 Set of AT-502B wings with 0 since Air Tractor spar.

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

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Thrush S2R pilot insured and 137 operator looking for work in June and July. Please contact Michael Schulz at 989-205-7039 or skytolandllc@gmail.com (07-15)

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Pilot/Mechanic needed for mosquito control. Located in Jefferson County, Texas. KBPT. Fly and maintain Cessna aircraft. We have two Cessna 188B’s and a U-21 65-A90-1 for spraying. Commercial rated; Some Ag Time and multi eng prefered. Gov. job. Call Jerry Hinson, Chief Pilot, 409-719-5940. Fax Resume to 409-727-4176. jhinson@co.jefferson. tx.us (07-15)

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

601-432-4500 800-844-TOUR

Pilot/Mechanic needed for mosquito control. Located in Jefferson County, Texas. KBPT. Fly and maintain Cessna aircraft. We have two Cessna 188B’s and a U-21 65-A90-1 for spraying. Commercial rated; Some Ag Time and multi eng prefered. Gov. job. Call Jerry Hinson, Chief Pilot, 409-719-5940. Fax Resume to 409-727-4176. jhinson@co.jefferson. tx.us (07-15) Looking for R44 Raven II pilot with agricultur al, SATLOC and AutoC al experience. Late April through September.

Eastern Oklahoma and Midwest corn.

Please email blindads@agairupdate.com w/ subject: Raven II pilot, fax to 478-9871836, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (07-15) OH-58 Pilot Needed. Turbine, herbicide and GPS experience a must. Primarily pasture and row crop. 6 month season.

Please email to blindads@agairupdate. com w/ subject: OH-58, fax to 478-9871836, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (05-15)

Ground personnel year-round work.

Fixed wing and helicopter, low time pilots welcome. CDL and HazMat a plus, must be willing to travel. Email resume and references dana@bsairinc. com or call 229-838-6733 (07-15) Wanted: Bell 47(WASP) spray pilot and driver needed for long-term summer help.

Iowa insecticide/fungicide. Excellent pay for those who qualify. Send resume with references. Established company based in Iowa since 1992. Email vistahelicopter@ gmail.com (05 -15) Looking for qualified A&P mechanic ASAP in Arlington, GA. Position is available immediately! Call Tammy 229 -725 4150 06 -16 A&P Mechanic needed for growing business. Super Cubs to Conquests.

Fabrication, sheet metal, piston and turbine experience all a plus. Quality workmanship and willingness to learn a must. Forward your resume to tim@turbinesllc.com and explore your future.

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

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

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

Gulf Coast aG airCraft sales & serviCe Thrush S2R aircraft.

Lifetime Spar (60,000 Hr) without inspections.

It is economical and easy to install.

Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720

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Ag - Nav, Inc. ...................................... 3, 25A Agrinautics.............................................. 30A Airplane Services................................... 32A Air Tractor Inc........................................... 5A American AgViation............................... 32A ASI Jet Sales............................................ 28A Cascade Aircraft Conversions.............. 27A Central Florida Ag Aero......................... 33A Collins Aircraft Dynamics, Inc............... 10A Covington Aircraft Engines................... 52A Custom Air.............................................. 20A DataSmart.............................................. 32A Davidon................................................... 32A Desser Tire & Rubber Co...................... 28A DynaNav................................................. 26A Electrode Aviation................................. 32A Farm Air Inc............................................ 49A FireBoss.................................................. 37A Flight Grip............................................... 32A Frost Flying............................................. 35A GE Aviation............................................. 29A Gulf Coast Ag Aircraft SS....................... 50A Hershey Flying Service.......................... 14A J & C Enterprises, Inc............................. 42A JetSet Airmotive..................................... 32A Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc............... 39A Kawak Aviation Technologies................. 8A Lane Aviation, Inc..........................23A, 41A

Key G4 Features

L7 Lightbar

Machida Borescopes............................. 11A

• Wireless transfer of logs and jobs

Micron Sprayers Limited...................... 30A

• Access the G4 remotely through the Internet

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

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

HQ Instant Data Push/Pull

• FAA obstacle warning database

Micro Aero Dynamics............................ 22A Mid - Continent Aircraft Corp............... 49A NAA Museum......................................... 50A Orsmond Aerial Spray Pty. Ltd............. 21A Pratt & Whitney Canada....................... 18A Preferred Airparts................................. 43A

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Queen Bee Air Specialties.................... 25A Robert McCurdy..................................... 33A

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

• Live view of any aircraft or asset

• Laser altimeter support

• View, print or email as-applied spray maps

• Nearest swath feature

• Enter Section/Township/Range

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

SATLOC................................................... 51A Sanag...................................................... 33A Schweiss Doors...................................... 33A ServAero Engineering........................... 33A

• Various weather layers including US & Canadian Radar and Wind

Sky Tractor Supply Co........................... 24A Southeastern Aircraft............................ 47A Souther Field Aviation, Inc.................... 43A Spectrum Electrostatic Sprayers.......... 20A Sun Air Parts........................................... 23A Thrush Aircraft Inc................................... 2A TracMap NZ LTD.................................... 15A

www.Satloc.com 8444 N. 90th Street, Suite 130 Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 USA

Phone: (480) 348-9919 Toll Free 800-247-3808

Transland ............................................... 17A Tulsa Aircraft Engines........................... 10A Turbine Conversions Limited............... 16A Universal Turbine Parts Div.................. 30A

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