August 2015 - U.S. Edition in English

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Thrush Aircraft launches U.S. Summer Tour

Aerial seeding in Uruguay Cantore Servicios AĂŠreas - Mercedes, Uruguay

Mexico celebrates 20th anniversary and International Crop Duster Day

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.

Where innovation is nothing new.

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Thrush Aircraft launches U.S. Summer Tour

Scan this QR Code with your smart phone.

Tales from the Tour - a diary from Thrush Aircraft

Transland announces leadership changes Company CEO James Frank has elevated General Manager Roberto Rodriguez to company president

Aerial seeding in Uruguay Cantore Servicios Aéreas - Mercedes, Uruguay

Mexico celebrates 20th anniversary and International Crop Duster Day Mexico ag pilots gather to celebrate twentieth anniversary

What aircraft types could have replaced the Tiger Moth for ag operations?

NZAAA conference 2015

NZAAA AGM also saw the biggest numbers in many years

6 From the Cockpit 7 Calendar of Events 8 AgAir Mail 32 The Hopper 33 Classifieds On the cover - The Thrush Summer Tour 510G sits on the ramp at Leadville-Lake County Airport in Colorado. Leadville-Lake County is North America’s highest public use airport with an elevation of 9,925 ft MSL. On this page - First flight of the day at Johnston Aircraft during the Thrush Aircraft Summer Tour.

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Bill Lavender bill@agairupdate.com

from the cockpit

How fast is 200 feet a second?

I hope you enjoy reading in this month’s edition about Thrush Aircraft’s efforts to promote and demo the 510G. I first flew this aircraft in December 2010 and have flown it at least twice since then.

The aircraft has come a long way from my first flight when its GE H80 engine had a PT6A-34 style three-blade propeller on it.

Having flown the Thrush more than all other ag-aircraft combined, I find myself very comfortable flying it. Maybe I should say familiar, instead. In any case, I know every single one of those pilots that were given the opportunity to fly the 510G during the first part of the 2015 Thrush Summer Tour had an eye opening blast. It is well balanced and has plenty of power. Heck, I wouldn’t mind flying it again, just for kicks.

Have you ever given any thought to the technique of turning on the spray valve?

It approaches that of being an art in itself. Your ability can easily be proven with today’s GPS mapping. Some pilots open the valve with the manual spray handle, others with an electric toggle switch that operates the spray pump brake, while others may even depend on their GPS unit. In any case, most aircraft these days are traveling over 200 feet per second. Some estimates are while driving a car it takes two seconds to respond to an input that requires taking your foot off the gas pedal and applying the brakes.

In an ag plane, that would be over 400 feet of travel, longer than an American football field including the end zones.

Anyone that can execute the on-off sequence in that short of a time span during one of the most critical phases of

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flight, entering and exiting the field, is a pretty well-coordinated individual.

Actually, it is remarkable by any standard.

However, professional ag pilots do it every day and within a couple of feet of the intended on-off line. Interesting…

Create alerts and compare listings, calculate a loan payment or map the item’s location. Access the new ag-av classifieds at classifieds.agairupdate.com or visit agairupdate.com and click on Classifieds.

When you read AgAir Update, undoubtedly you start to realize Brazil could be one of the fastest growing agaviation regions in the world. Just to give you some insight; as of December 31, 2014 there were 2007 registered agaircraft in Brazil according to the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry and ANAC (the Brazilian FAA). Most of the fleet is based in the state of Mato Grosso with 467 ag-aircraft. This is the central western region of Brazil with huge hectares of cotton and soybeans. Last May, I was there visiting an operation, Serrana, that had 14 ag-aircraft of which 11 were Air Tractors. The second largest state is Rio Grande do Sul with 420 agaircraft. This is a major rice growing region. The following states have: Såo Paulo with 287, Goiás with 239, Maharashtra with 141, Bahia with 102, Mato Grosso do Sul with 100 and the remaining ag-aircraft based in various states throughout the country.

One last note, something for those who are in the midst of the spray season; fire is a terrible thing. Your hands are your best survival tool in an accident. They are not much good if the fingers are burnt off. I’ve seen ag-pilots’ hands in just this condition, lucky to still be alive.

If you are not going to wear a Nomex flight suit, at least wear the Nomex gloves.

August also brings the first of some exciting upgrades to AgAir Update’s presence on the Internet. The debut of our new, fully interactive online classifieds gives the ag aviation marketplace a well deserved facelift, both in looks and function. The newly debuted classifieds have a wealth of features, from the ability to upload many, many photos, logbooks, spec sheets and video to selling your aircraft or ag aviation item in an auction-style format.

There is another benefit to wearing gloves; the sun and its skin damaging ultraviolet rays. When you are young, you think nothing of this. But sun exposure is cumulative and when you are older the effect can be a killer, literally. Like so many, I did not realize this in my younger days. However, today after two blue light treatments to my face and the “barnacles of time” showing up on my hands, I am all too aware of the sun. I don’t leave the house without sunscreen being applied. My advice to you is wear the sunscreen and the gloves, each can go a long way to saving your skin in your old age and your life today.

Until next month, Keep Turning…

calendar of events August 13-14, 2015 Seminário Nacional de Aviação Agrícola Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso, Brazil www.aviacaoagricola.com August 19-21, 2015 FeArCa Congreso Salta, Argentina www.fearca.org.ar September 17, 2015 OkAAA Operation SAFE Fly-In Escott’s Aerial Spraying El Reno, OK Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org October 1-2, 2015 CoAAA Operation SAFE Fly-In La Junta Municipal Airport La Junta, CO coagav@gmail.com www.coagav.org October 9-10, 2015 NAAA Fall Board Meeting Double Tree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley 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

October 27, 2015 South Florida Operation SAFE TBA 772-971-9980 flagaviation.org November 1-3, 2015 PNW AAA Convention Coeur d’Alene Resort Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Tara Lea Brown 509-989-9098 pnwaaa.org November 3-5, 2015 Mid-States Convention Capri Casino Bettendorf, IA JT Capers 309-759-4646 November 6-8, 2015 Crop Dusters United 3rd Annual Fly-In Palms Resort Destin, FL Perry Lowry 318-267-5891 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 January 4-6, 2016 LaAAA Conventionn Hilton Hotel Lafayette, LA Ed Krielow 337-230-9952 www.laaaonline.org

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January 25-26, 2016 AMAA Convention Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 www.montanaarialapplicators. org

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agair mail 20 years ago Good morning Bill

Wanted to say, “Thank You” for the 20-year review! It is hard to believe that the years have passed by so quickly. It is amazing the professional level our entire industry has grown into thanks to the NAAA, the PAASS program and each operator. I am proud to now to be at a point in my career and have the opportunity, to pass along this great industry to my son and the next generation.

Also, we have a great manager, office staff, ground crew, pilots and mechanics here at Curless Flying Service. As you know, it takes a great group to make it all come together. Like you, I am especially blessed to have family to carry on.

Regards Harley Curless FarmAir, Inc Astoria, IL

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Hello Harley; I really get pleasure and sometimes a good chuckle when I read the 20 years ago articles. In some ways, it seems like 20 years when Graham and I were at Curless Flying Service, but in many ways it seems like much less. Did you get a good look at John Ogle? Ha! We all sure looked different 20 years ago, except of course, you look as young as ever!

As for professional growth within the industry, you are absolutely correct. However, CFS was pretty darn professional 20 years ago.

See ya—Bill

Mathias You totally surprised us with your article “Mathias Brothers Twenty Years Ago” out June 15th! Amazingly we both still look the same!

But there have been some other changes since then. Rick was spraying on 9-11-2001 when the FAA called and said all aircraft were grounded because of the terrorist attacks. That was his last load flown as he retired that year. He also retired from farming this year.

I converted my 501 to a Walters turbine in 1996. The conversion was by Earl Kokendoffer and the first STC Walter conversion sold in the United States. With the lighter than 502 airframe it, really performs.

I sold my spray business and building three years ago to the local co-op. I kept my 501W and do my own crops, but last year the co-op got behind and I flew most of the summer. I will sell my Air Tractor at the end of this year’s season. I am thinking of putting a sprayer on my Robinson R44 or fly the Cessna 188 that Rick has, as I am still farming mine and Rick’s share and want to continue to spray it.

I missed this year’s Tri-State Convention for the first time since 1973. It is like a family reunion. I got to know a lot of great people because of spraying and sadly said goodbye to some really great guys way too soon.

Can you identify the plane in this photo?

Submitted by Russ Walker, Du Quoin, IL See page 30 for answer.

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After 20,000 hours of spraying it is time to let someone else “watch the leaves on the trees to see if the wind is ok to crank-up and spray again”. I have always loved your magazine and seeing you at the conventions. I will continue to look forward to my next issue of AAU. Keep up the good work and thank you for remembering the Mathias Brothers!

Jon F. Mathias Wheaton, MN

Morning Jon; Ha, since we be lying, I haven’t changed a bit either in the last 20-25 years! Good to hear from you. Those were the days, back during the first MnAAA conventions we attended with the almost all-nighters.

Things sure have slowed down since then. I remember Rick and you being one of the first operators I met from the deep cold North. That first trade show I attended, Cindy Schreiber-Beck picked me up at the airport and drove me to the convention. I recall seeing a lake frozen solid for the first time and that was in March!

I knew Rick and you would get a kick out of reading the “20 Years Ago” article. When I proof read them for reprinting, I always get a bit nostalgic.

Take care­—Bill

Thanks I love what you all do!

Paul Bruton El Campo, TX Paul Thanks. I appreciate it. Hey, I love it to, just doing it and knowing all the great people in this industry. Take care, Bill

Here is our latest graduate from Eagle Vistas, James Matthew Ferris, from San Antonio, Texas. We are very proud of him! Matt was a military pilot and is still in the Air National Guard. Matt came to us with a job already lined up in an Ag-Cat in Dothan, Alabama with Merrill Aviation Inc. We wish Matt a great first ag pilot season!

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dusting I have acquired some 1950s dusting photos from the late Jim St.Julien who flew Stearmans for Delta in the 1960s and before that for Shane Aviation Services, Planters and Mid South Dusting Services. I have a photo (hopefully attached) of Jim at Beaumont, Texas in 1952 with Bill Zeigler. Can anyone tell me more info and photos of Shane Aviation’s history?

Geoff Jones Westdale, NSW Australia gpjavn@globalnet.co.uk

Hello Geoff; My apologies, but the 1960s were before my spraying years! Just messing with you.

AgAir Update does not have any information about Shane Aviation, however, I will publish your request in our Letters to the Editor with your email address and maybe a reader(s) will be able to help you.

—Bill

models I was reading the newest edition of AAU yesterday and I saw the pictures of Lachlan Penner with his Thrush model. As a long time RC modeler and pilot, I wanted to help fuel his passion. My aviation career started with model aircraft and evolved into full size. As did my dad. I would like to send Lachlan a Thrush shirt and hat.

Do you have a mailing address for him?

Jim Alman Thrush Aircraft, Inc. Albany, GA Hello Jim; I know Brady and Lachlan will be excited about that! Find attached his mailing address. Oddly enough, I don’t have an email address.

So, I am assuming they mailed in the photo. I first saw it on our layout template when proofing.

Take care—Bill P.S. - The correct spelling of the father is Brady. We misspelled in the letter in AAU… oops! -Bill

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Thrush Aircraft launches U.S. Summer Tour North Star Aviation - Ulysses, KS

Editor’s Note: The Thrush Summer Tour, a multi-state tour that covers the continental United States is underway, completing stops in Kansas, Colorado, California, Washington and Idaho on its first leg. Thrush Aircraft’s Terry Humphrey is piloting the aircraft to the multiple destinations, where he gives on-wing checkouts to qualified pilots. The pilots then are able to demo the 510G. The following is Thrush Aircraft’s account of the first stops along the tour.

Tales from the Tour a diary from Thrush Aircraft

Scott Aviation - Fort Morgan, CO

The Thrush Summer Tour is off to an impressive start with positive comments on the performance of the 510G, enjoyable time spent with operators, and outstanding local cuisine.

June 11, 2015 North Star Aviation Ulysses, KS The 2015 Summer Tour kicked off in Kansas and it was simply great – thanks in large measure to our hosts Steve and Samantha Rice, owners of North Star Aviation – the newest authorized Thrush Dealer and Service Center. Turnout was strong and the food, camaraderie and flying couldn’t have been better. It was a terrific start to what we know will be a summer to remember.

June 23, 2015 Scott Aviation Fort Morgan, CO A brand new runway and lots of rain combined to make for an interesting stop in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Operators there are busier than they have been in several years thanks to the record rainfall Colorado had this season – and the pilots at Scott Aviation were no exception.

We had some great fun with them – and with

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several other local pilots from the area – all of who got a chance to see the 510G perform under hot and high conditions – and with a full hopper to boot. The airplane impressed everyone, as it never seemed to break a sweat.

June 26, 2015 Johnston Aircraft Tulare, CA The nice folks at Johnson Aircraft put on the best lunch yet – and several local pilots received Terry Humphrey’s on-wing checkout and got to the fly the 510G in the surrounding area. We got some glowing reports back – as everyone continues to be impressed with the hot and high capabilities of the 510G (especially since Terry made a working stop and a quick demo at Leadville, Colorado on his way out – the highest public use airport in the U.S. See cover photo)

July 1, 2015 Moses Lake Air Service Moses Lake, WA Moses Lake was definitely one of the prettiest places we’ve seen so far – and Terry and the 510G both put on a terrific show. Several local pilots received a check-out and took demo flights in the aircraft – and all reported it to be the best they’ve ever flown. Best of all, the hangar at Moses Lake Air Service features an ice cream machine – and it received a great workout from Terry and all the folks there during the open house.

Moses Lake Air Service, Moses Lake. WA

July 16, 2015 Gustin Aviation Lewiston, ID The heat wave in the Pacific Northwest broke and we enjoyed seasonal summer temperatures for our visit. Local operators’ dry land work is finishing and some are heading east for the corn run. There is a fantastic history at Gustin

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Aviation and we got to meet the newest employee in the shop - he started 15 years ago. The 510G demo flights were eye-catching with the rolling hills and the fields full of headed wheat. Pilots were awestruck by the 510G performance and beauty - as the 510G became a Seahawk fan. Â The Thrush 2105 Summer Tour continues in August with open house stops at Sky Tractor and ASI Jet. Â Locations and dates for the tour are posted on www. thrushaircraft.com - or for the absolute latest info - and to reserve a spot, please call Eric Rojek at 229-789-0437 - or drop a note to: erojek@ thrushaircraft.com.

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Aerial seeding in

URUGUAY

A recent visit to my friend Tomas Cantore owner of Cantore Servicios Aéreas in Mercedes, Uruguay to check calibration for aerial seeding.

by Alan McCracken My visits to Uruguay are always very special for me, since it was the first country I visited in South America to introduce the concept of crop desiccation. A recent visit was equally

enjoyable starting with Tomas Cantore picking me up at the local airport in Montevideo and flying me to his base in Mercedes in a sleek Bonanza that certainly beats many hours drive by car.

Cantore Servicios operates an immaculate fleet of Piper Braves, Pawnees and a Thrush 510G with the main work being the application of fungicides and insecticides on wheat, soybeans and corn. All flying is conducted using rotary atomizers at low spray volumes that I calibrated on previous visits.

This visit was directed at calibrating aircraft for aerial seeding, which is a growing opportunity for many applicators due to an increase in demand for seeding of cover crops; for example into soybeans before harvest with the objective to gain time and to conserve soil moisture. In addition, there is also a demand for the application of baits for the control of snails in areas of high trash organic matter where no-tillage has been in use for prolonged periods of time.

Some operators consider the application of solid material is easy and rarely devote time to obtain accurate flow rates or determine the accurate swath width.

Subsequently, products are applied with irregular distribution and the operators are not maximizing the use of their aircraft.

Alan McCracken taking a lunch break while working in the field evaluating dry application swaths in Uruguay.

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Calibration for solids: My many years of travelling around the world, often in remote areas, have taught me to develop a series of simple steps and procedures that enable me to calibrate an aircraft literally utilizing what I can carry in a rucksack. One item is a must, a good sharp knife that always comes in useful to enjoy the superb barbecue of lamb, ribs and steak with the ground crew at the end of a dirt airstrip. Tomas knows me very well and ensured that I was in the field at the right time before the meat got over cooked!

Preparation: Remove the spray booms and also the central boom to reduce the risk of air turbulence that could interfere with the distribution pattern.

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Adjust the hopper air inlet to face forward pressurizing air into the hopper to assist the flow of material.

Calibration: Adjust the gate box to ensure the opening is perfectly parallel from one side to the other. This ensures an even delivery of product or seed to the spreader. This can be accomplished by adjusting the rods linked to the hinges for the gate box.

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The actual application rate needs to be checked with a flight test as follows: Load a known weight of product into the hopper and open the gate box for a minimum of one minute, return to the airstrip and verify the difference in weight to determine the actual flow rate in kgs/min.

Very small seeds, granules or bait for snails: It is preferable to make modifications to the aircraft for the application of very small seeds, or for low application rates of granular products (3-5 kgs/ha), such as insecticides, larvicides for mosquitoes or baits for snails. For the application of such very low rates of granular product or small seeds such as canola, the gate box opening is generally around 3-4mm, which makes it very difficult to obtain precise control without risk of blockage.

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rate. For example, for very small seeds the slots should be narrower to permit a much wider opening of the gate box and thus much more precise control over flow rates.

Another option is the use of a plate inserted into the base of the hopper with narrow slots to enable precise control. However, this device does not allow for an emergency dump of the hopper’s material.

An electrically-driven rotor installed in the base of the hopper can be well worthwhile for those applicators who have very large areas to treat and are often changing the flow rate. Such a device can save time on repeated calibration tests.

The traditional method to determine swath width has been to utilize a series of trays, buckets or other collectors across the flight line. After applying the material over the collectors, the

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product collected is weighed. While this concept works very well for the application of fertilizer at rates of 50-100kgs/ hectare it is not at all practical for very low rates of baits or small seeds for which reason I have developed the following alternatives: A blue or other colored plastic cover spread across the field or runway is a fast and easy way to collect the dry product. It gives a visual impression of the swath width, however, it does not permit a quantitative evaluation of the swath uniformity.

In addition, there may be a problem with seed bounce and also disturbance to the tarp by wind before an assessment can be made.

When calibrating the aircraft for low rates of lightweight seeds such as oats, ryegrass, I recommend using a larger collection board of 30cm x 30cm to ensure enough seeds come in contact with the cards for a valid count. With extremely low application rates, it may be desirable to make two or more passes over the same flight line to collect a meaningful number of seeds. This is especially true with the application of Metarhizium fungi coated rice seeds where it is desirable to use a collection area of one square meter.

The effective swath of the aircraft will depend on a number of factors, not only the design of the spreader but also seed size

A white carton or wood smeared with tractor grease is another way to collect products like insecticides or other baits applied at very low rates of 3-5kgs/ hectare. To accomplish this, prepare a quantity of 20 white cards 20cm x 20cm and affix on top of stakes of one-meter high at two-meter intervals across the flight path and then cover with a smearing of tractor grease.

I developed this method of collection during a case of necessity when I was testing two Grumman Ag-Cats on a rice farm near the Orinoco River in southern Venezuela.

I had to calibrate to apply 5kgs/hectare of insecticide granules.

Make one swath flying into the wind over the central card. By flying into the wind, this will produce the narrowest swath possible and will highlight any problems with adjustment of the spreader or turbulence issues with the aircraft.

The number of particles may then be easily counted to produce a quantitative swath distribution. The true application rate may also be determined if it is known how many granules or seeds per kilo. For this reason, it is preferable to use small cards so as not to have an excessive number of particles to count.

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and weight, airspeed and ballistic behavior of the seed. With higher airspeed turbine aircraft, it is critical that all obstructions be removed that could influence the airflow and hence the uniformity of the swath.

As with liquid applications, there are many debates regarding the ideal flying height for a dry material application. From my experience with a variety of products, the ideal height is 8-10 meters maximum. The reason is quite simple, when flying with a variable crosswind, if there is a gust of wind the swath will be “offset” such that on the next swath if the wind speed is

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Paul graduated from Albany High School in 1948 and the Georgia Institute of Technology with Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering in 1952.

Next, he entered the U.S. Navy and became a naval aviator at Pensacola, Florida in 1953 and served as a seaplane, patrol and transport command pilot until retiring with the rank of Commander in 1972. He worked for 11 years at Lockheed Marietta (Georgia) as a flight test engineer before returning to Albany as Assistant Engineer Manager for Rockwell Aircraft which later became

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by Alejandro Tamayo/ Diego A. Tamayo/ Alma D. Tamayo More than 200 people including agpilots, their families and special guests of the agricultural industry gathered to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Association of Crop Duster Owners of the states of Baja California Norte and Sonora AC. Moreover, they also celebrated International Crop Duster’s Day for the very first time in order to support the proposal made by ag-pilot Mr. Bobby J. Wheat from Texas; to recognize it as an official international day celebrated on May 27th of each year.

The event took place on Friday May 29th in Ejido Queretaro located in the Valley of Mexicali, Baja California. Federal and local authorities were present. Deputy Director of the Ministry of Communications and Transport in Baja California, Lic. Sandra Avila Berenice Piñuelas, and representing the Director of the Center of the Ministry of Communications and Transport in Baja California, Arq. Alfonso Parents Pesqueira, Social Communication Officer Dolores Fierro, Commander Mexicali Airport José Javier Trejo Nunez, Chief Plant Health Program Eng. Maximiliano Ramirez Cervantes representing himself and on behalf of the delegate of SAGARPA in Baja California Eng. Guillermo Aldrete Haas and Lic. Luis Ayala Martinez on behalf of the Secretary of Agricultural Development in Baja California C.P. Manuel Valladolid Seamanduras.

During the event many agricultural pilots were recognized as well as honoring the founding pilots of agricultural aviation who are no longer with us. Air show maneuvers were performed by ag planes in order to demonstrate their work. In addition, each member of the association held an exhibition of photos and memories throughout the years. Aerial tours were offered to the guests. The guests were very well taken care of by all members of the association, headed by President

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CPA Cosme Tamayo Alejandro Moreno, treasurer CPA Pulido Miguel Angel Martinez and Secretary CPA Manuel Perez Mendoza.

The association of Crop Duster Owners of the states of Baja California Norte and Sonora AC was founded in 1995 with the intention of facing and resolving the problems that arise and affect ag pilots, wanting to strengthen interest in the valuable and necessary functions that aerial applications offers as a way to support and feed an increasing population of the world, generating credibility and confidence to solve the excess paperwork required by the government of Mexico. As well as representing the true interests of the members, it consists of pilots who are owners of ag planes. For the last 20 years in this part of Mexico, the association represents an enthusiastic group that fights and solves the problems of its members with true fellowship covering this lack of attention that has been going on for many years throughout Mexico.

For quite some time, the association was planning a celebration with the goal to recognize the work done by ag-pilots in

the region. But it was after reading the article in AgAir Update about the proposal of International Crop Duster Day made by Mr. Bobby J. Wheat that they decided to support the proposal and extend it with the purpose of it becoming official in Mexico, as well.

Besides, May 27th was close to the date on which the association was planning to meet and celebrate its twentieth anniversary. Therefore, they decided to celebrate both. In Mexico, the work of aerial applicators is crucial for the development of agriculture and a great way to help with health problems and search and rescue. The proposal suggests May 27th as the official International Crop Duster Day in Mexico and if accepted, is also expected for other countries to join Mr. Bobby J. Wheat and this association so it can become an international celebration that will let the world know the importance of aerial applicators.

If you want to contact the Association you can look up their Facebook page “Asociación de Propietarios de Aviones Fumigadores de BCN y Sonora” or send an email to apaf.bcn@hotmail.com.

Eagle Vistas expands program with new location Randy and Beverly Berry, owners of Eagle Vistas, announce a major expansion to their Ag Pilot Training Programs. These changes signify their new status as an agricultural aviation academy. Eagle Vistas prepares pilots from 0-time, or experienced pilots, for careers as ag pilots. The programs cover Private Pilot License, all in tailwheel aircraft, Tailwheel Proficiency, Ag Pilot and Commercial Pilot Flight Training, all in the style of a “Crop Duster Boot Camp”.

Randy says, “Our programs are designed to give an intensive ag pilot training experience. Our pilots meet or exceed minimum training standards that we established so our graduates are ready to go to work, with minimal orientation to local needs from their operators or field mentors.”

A dual cockpit Grumman/Schweizer Ag-Cat C-164A has just joined the Eagle Vistas fleet. Along with their dual cockpit Piper PA25-260, the company has two dual cockpit ag planes to better prepare its ag pilot students. Supervised solo time in a single place PA25 Pawnee gives students actual spraying work experience.

A dual cockpit Grumman/Schweizer Ag-Cat C-164A has just joined the Eagle Vistas fleet.

August 1, 2015 Eagle Vistas moved to Arcadia Florida. It will be the Fixed Based Operator for the Arcadia Municipal Airport with paved and grass landing strips in an agricultural county.

This will provide great opportunities for students to train over local crops in real world environments. Arcadia is in Southwest Florida. Students arriving by commercial airlines will have a choice of three airports located an hour or less (Punta Gorda Airport, Fort Myers-Southwest Florida International and Sarasota-Bradenton International).

Although Eagle Vistas students will be busy training during their stay, there will be time to at least enjoy a day on the beautiful Peace River, well known for canoe, kayak and air boat excursions; just some of the many things to do in the area.

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NAAA launches UAV safety campaign focused on ag sector In addition to lobbying Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration for UAV regulations that protect agricultural aviators and other low-flying manned aircraft, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) has launched a UAV safety campaign to raise awareness, foster communication and prevent accidents between UAV operators and low-altitude manned aircraft. The first public outreach tool in the safety campaign is a UAV “safety stuffer.” Use it to educate your customers about the safety concerns ag pilots have about hard-to-see UAVs, and to share NAAA’s recommendations for safe and responsible UAV operations in rural areas. Another public outreach tool NAAA has produced is a short video titled “Safe UAV Operations Around Low-Flying, Manned Aircraft,” which is part of the association’s revamped portion of its website focusing on UAV safety. The safety stuffers also direct readers to AgAviation.org/uavsafety to obtain more information on UAV safety in low-flying airspace.

the top of many lists of the most popular uses of civilian UAVs. The fervor among farmers champing at the bit to purchase their own UAV to use for crop monitoring and other purposes has been well documented. What gets lost amid all the rosy projections, however, is the safety concerns of pilots, and in particular the concerns of aerial applicators and other pilots operating near ground and the lower reaches of the airspace.

NAAA is concerned that the widespread use of UAVs, without safe and proper integration, will result in conditions ripe for low-level aviation accidents. NAAA, its state association partners and aerial applicators all play a role in educating farmers, crop consultants, ag retailers and the public about safe and responsible UAV operations in rural areas. The UAV safety stuffers are one component of that. Each ad ends with a simple plea to UAV operators: “Fly with care.”

The double-sided safety stuffers are printed on glossy, four-color paper and available in packs of 100. They are free to NAAA Operator Members and available to non-members for $25 per 100-pack.

To order your UAV safety stuffers contact NAAA at (202) 546-5722 or information@agaviation.org.

When emailing, please put “NAAA UAV Safety Stuffers” in the subject line, indicate the number of packs desired and provide a mailing address for shipping purposes.

NAAA encourages operators to order as many packets as they can reasonably use. (Additional postage fees may apply for large orders.)

NAAA Produces UAV Safety Video The UAV safety video debuted on NAAA’s Facebook page on July 10. Since then, it has reached well over 20,000 Facebook users, garnered 293 Likes and been shared 74 times. The video has also

UAV Safety Stuffers Available Similar to NAAA’s wind tower safety inserts, the new UAV safety stuffers are designed to fit into a No. 10 envelope.

You don’t have to advertise to get the message out. Simply slip an insert in along with the invoices you normally send to your aerial application customers.

The UAV statement stuffers build on the “Let’s Be Fair About Sharing the Air” campaign NAAA launched in 2010 to promote wind tower safety education.

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NAAA’s UAV Safety Stuffers are a great way to educate farmers and other agricultural stakeholders about the safety concerns ag pilots have about UAVs and share UAV best practices.

been played nearly 800 times. Among those sharing it have been the Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado CattleWomen Inc., proof the video is reaching its intended audience. Here are some of the comments the video elicited from those who shared it: • If you fly a DRONE, or hire one to work on your land, THIS IS LIFEAND-DEATH IMPORTANT...The pilots of crop-spraying airplanes can’t see a drone soon enough to avoid it, so please please make sure drones and low-flying aircraft aren’t in the same place at the same time...

• If you fly a drone for work or for play, please read this. I didn't even think about this. Very little grain is being grown in our corner of the state, but many people are using the services of crop dusters to spray for weeds like white top and most recently to spray for grasshopper infestations.

• This is a great, if confronting clip by our US friends which give some great information about Safely operating UAV’s in Agricultural areas. They are a great tool but need to be used with caution when there are manned aircraft about. Please, if you are intending to use a UAV and you are aware of an ag aircraft working nearby, endeavour to contact the pilot or operator and let them know your intentions. Additionally please be aware that if Fire Agencies observe a UAV in the vicinity of a fire where waterbombing aircraft are working they will shut us down until the UAV has gone. This may place property and lives at extra unnecessary risk.

NAAA’s UAV safety video can be viewed at AgAviation.org and NAAA’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ NationalAgriculturalAviation Association. To learn more about NAAA’s UAV safety efforts, visit AgAviation.org/uavsafety.

NAAA’s double-sided UAV safety stuffers are designed to be included with the invoices operators send to their aerial application customers.

Watch NAAA’s UAV safety video at AgAviation.org or on NAAA’s Facebook page at facebook.com/NationalAgriculturalAviationAssociation.

NAAA Joins Think Before You Launch NAAA’s UAV safety stuffers are aimed primarily at ag stakeholders. NAAA has also joined a coalition of aviation and UAV stakeholders in backing the “Think Before You Launch” campaign. Think Before You Launch is a cooperative effort between UAV stakeholders and low-altitude aviation groups to prevent accidents by providing detailed safety information to all potential users operating in low-altitude airspace.

The coalition began as a state initiative between the Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association, the Colorado General Aviation Alliance, Avian LLC, the Colorado Pilots Association, UAS Colorado and Agribotix. With the addition of NAAA, the North Carolina Agricultural Aviation Association, the Nebraska Aviation Trades Association and other organizations, Think Before You Launch has expanded into a broader, national coalition. The group has been working with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the Small UAV Coalition on incorporating language into their Know Before You Fly campaign emphasizing the importance of safe UAV operations in remote, rural and agricultural areas where manned aircraft may be operating very close to ground level. Visit thinkbeforeyoulaunch.com for more information, and follow the coalition on Facebook at facebook.com/ThinkBeforeYouLaunch.

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we do? We should revisit the lessons that put these practices in place.

Many of us learned how to do this job from seasoned pilots. It’s a craft that is often taught by senior ag pilots to new, or junior ag pilots in the field, doing the work. It’s also an occupation where only real time, hands on experience can account for true learning and progression.

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Our industry has suffered terribly so far in 2015. My heart aches for those families who are dealing with the loss of their loved ones. We all lose a part of ourselves when we lose a brother ag pilot. Even if we didn’t know them personally, we know them because in so many ways we are alike. The best we can do is carry on in their memory, learn from what happened to them and never miss an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Stop what you’re doing and review your experiences, your training, your lessons and why your life and health are important.

A safety stand down is in order. Stop what you’re doing, if for only a few minutes and review your experiences,

your training, your lessons and all the reasons why your life and health are more important than the job you do. We are in this business because it is what we yearn to do. I don’t know a single ag pilot who is doing this job because he has to or was forced into it. It’s what we live for and most of us couldn’t imagine doing anything else. It’s an occupation that you have to love doing in order to do it.

Off duty accidents have sidelined a lot of my fellow pilots this year. In the Marine Corps the mantra was; a peacetime casualty is inexcusable. Most of us have a lot of things going on in our lives besides our jobs. We have chores we have to get done. Improvements to our homesteads, farms to tend to and hobbies that most ‘normal’ people would consider extreme.

Suffering an injury will sideline you.

Grounding a good pilot is a bad thing. especially if it happens at the height of the season. If an ag pilot doesn’t fly, he isn’t making money. The bank account takes a severe hit and might lead to a hardship for the family. On the same

note, the other guys will have to pick up the slack, putting in more hours to already long days. The operator might bring in a replacement pilot, a pilot who is probably unfamiliar with the territory and who will require more attention.

Added stress to all involved.

We owe it to ourselves, our families and our fellow pilots to keep ourselves in one piece, in good shape and ready to work.

Besides, nobody likes being hurt and no pilot I’ve ever met likes to sit on the ground and watch everybody else fly!

You’re not as tough as you think. Bones break, flesh tears. We need all our parts working at optimum efficiency at all times. Be careful is all I’m saying. Don’t take short cuts. Safety is not just for sissies. It’s for smart people who know and understand how quickly lives can be changed or ended.

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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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Dispensing Equipment During 1922 and 1923, continuous development took place on aircraft dispensing equipment. The results became fairly well known in regions of heavy cotton production. Progressive farmers were asking questions and wondering aloud when it might become possible, and practical, to obtain commercial dusting services from pilots and aircraft. Entomologists all over the Cotton Belt were following the progress of this pioneer program and the stage was being set for purely commercial crop dusting to begin. Barnstorming pilots, whose grapevine worked just as well then as it does today, heard of this work and were interested. This interest was due to the almost undreamed of hope that someday they might get paid for flying.

Coad and Woolman were convinced that although the principle was sound and feasible, a specially designed airplane was necessary before serious commercial crop dusting work could begin.

And then one of those remarkable coincidences occurred that completely changed the face of farming and flying forever. This was the unscheduled landing at Tallulah by George B. Post of Ogdensburg, New York. Post, vice president of Huff-Daland Airplane

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Improved spreader (venturi) on one of the original dusters at Tallulah Laboratory, 1922 or 1923.

Company, was en route to a business meeting in Texas. When he landed in Tallulah, he was introduced to Coad and Woolman. After listening to their story and observing their efforts at Delta Laboratory, Post was convinced that these dusting experiments were of farreaching importance and saw in crop dusting a possible new market for selling airplanes. After many hours with Coad and Woolman, Post returned to New York, determined to become involved in crop dusting and the stage was set for the first real commercial agricultural flying effort.

Despite isolated hangar legends to the contrary, Huff-Daland Dusters, Inc., was the first commercial agricultural flying firm in existence.

The company was an offshoot of Huff, Daland and Company of Ogdensburg, New York, a manufacturer of civil and military aircraft that was founded in 1920.

Thomas Henri Huff was its president and his partner was Elliott Daland. Both men were talented engineers.

Huff was an M.I.T. graduate and an instructor in aeronautical engineering there. He had a meteoric early career in aviation, serving as chief engineer at Standard Aircraft Corporation at a time when Standard SJ was a competitor of the famous Curtiss Jenny. He later worked as a designer for the Naval Aircraft Factory.

Elliott Daland was similarly well educated, having done post-graduate work at Harvard and M.I.T. He worked under Huff at Standard and was also briefly with Curtiss.

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aircraft, especially for the military. The company's expertise in the production of very fine, serviceable (though homely) aircraft was well established long before it ventured into the agricultural flying field.

Formation of Huff-Daland Dusters, Inc. took place in late 1923, largely through the efforts of Dr. Bert R. Coad and C. E. Woolman, both with Delta Laboratory at Tallulah, Louisiana. They completely convinced Huff, Daland and company vice president George Post that the agricultural flying field was wide open for exploitation. Post, a rabid pilot and astute businessman, was extremely interested. He saw in agricultural flying a new market for aircraft and a new field for pilots and the general advancement of aviation.

Previously, most manufacturers were almost entirely dependent upon the military for the sale of aircraft since the civilian population, for the most part, made do with the cheap surplus Jennies and Standards that had been placed on the market by the military.

Pioneer agricultural pilots Lieutenants Charles T. Skow, L.C. Simon, and G.L. McNiel (left to right) standing alongside DH-4 used for observation and photography, August 25, 1922.

The new agricultural flying firm was formed with George Post as president and Lieutenant Harold R. Harris, an Army Air Service test pilot at McCook Field, as vice president and operations manager. Harris was already an almost legendary figure in ag aviation flying

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Legendary Pilots Harris's reputation made it relatively easy to recruit pilots and maintenance personnel for this new venture. He came up with some good fliers, many of whom would become legendary in dusting circles. These included Dan E. Tobin, N.L. Cote, Eugene Stevens, George Ott, Arthur Gray, Elliot Dunn, Henry "Pop" Elliott, and Douglas Culver. Culver was a maintenance expert, who had worked with Harris at McCook Field. In early 1924, C.E. Woolman left the agricultural extension service at Delta Laboratory and took responsibility for the new firm's entomological work and was made vice president and field manager.

In production already was Huff-Daland's basic biplane, the "Petrel 5," powered with a 200-HP Wright E4 engine and suitable for conversion into a duster.

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Another singular feature was the lack of both trim tabs and a vertical stabilizer, which made the aircraft somewhat tiresome to fly. As late as 1948, some of the original aircraft were still working in the Mississippi Delta and the pilots were still griping about the constantly changing center of gravity!

It is difficult to imagine that the Liberty engine was the best available for this aircraft, but it seemed to be just that.

Later, when the Wright J-4 and J-5 Whirlwinds became available, most of these planes were converted to this power plant, which was superior in performance and reliability.

The "Puffer" Almost as soon as this airplane went into action, it was nicknamed the "Puffer," a

play on the words "Huff'n puff and I'll blow your house down." Huff-Daland's logo became famous-a painting of a giant blowing out a great cloud of dust on the fields below!

Actual flying operations began in early 1924, most of them centered around the unlikely cotton country near Macon, Georgia. Eighteen aircraft were available.

The plan was to scatter them throughout the cotton growing South, with two planes in each of nine locations. General headquarters were in Macon at a very modem (for that day) flying field and hangar built by the local Chamber of Commerce five miles south of town. The field was usable four ways, with one runway 1,800 feet long. On at least one occasion, the facility was used by the First Army Pursuit Group in a Canada to Florida flight in 1925.

The year 1924 was a rather poor one for this fledgling firm, due in great part to the relatively small fields in the Georgia cotton growing region and the lack of publicity in that area. As a result, the

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Although plans in 1924 were not entirely satisfactory, the year was important because it firmly established commercial crop dusting as a viable enterprise. Work was done all over the South and one well-documented boll weevil control program was initiated on the Robertshaw Plantation near Heathman, Mississippi, that was undoubtedly one of the first purely commercial ventures. At this plantation, Frank Robertshaw had 3,500 acres of cotton, of which 1,800 acres were planted very late and subject to destruction by boll weevil. A contract was made with Huff-Daland to protect this cotton by application of calcium arsenate at a cost of 35 cents per acre.

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Another dusting operation was scheduled for the morning of October 2, 1924 and a large crowd was on hand to watch. Oddly enough, an unusually early killing frost occurred that night and when the crews arrived to begin the dusting flights, the cotton was turning black from the frost! Nevertheless, the dusting was done, primarily for the benefit of the many spectators.

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Proving Practicality Among the spectators that day were BJ. Young and E.C. Ewing, insect control specialists for the huge Delta and Pine Land Company at Scott, Mississippi. They had witnessed demonstration flights by the Delta Laboratory crews in 1922 and this further demonstration fully convinced them of the practicality of the method.

As a result, Delta and Pine Land Company became one of the first enthusiastic users of agricultural aircraft.

Young became an unpaid promoter of airplane crop dusting and was later honored with a full membership in the prestigious American Association of Economic Entomologists for his outstanding success in the control of insects with the airplane.

Better times were around the comer for Huff-Daland and in 1925 at least 18 aircraft were working throughout the South. Some 60,000 acres of cotton were under contract, with each base servicing the acreage in the surrounding area.

Aircraft, ground crews, and pilots remained at these sites during the entire growing season, since at least five or six applications were usually necessary. The firm's personnel took up

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were priced out at this same prorated cost.

An interesting sidelight of this 1925 operation was that Aetna Insurance Company inaugurated a cotton insect damage insurance policy for growers.

The policy offered protection from loss by insects, provided a grower had contracted for the Huff-Daland Dusters airplane control program! Evidence indicates that this was the first insect damage crop insurance policy ever offered to the farming community.

George Post (left) was vice president and manager of Huff-Daland Dusters. Photo courtesy of Delta Air Lines, Inc. temporary residence in nearby towns and were usually well accepted and integrated into the local scene. Airplanes and pilots were still a novelty and created a tremendous amount of interest among the local people.

The aircraft dusting service was sold to farmers on contract, at $7.00 per acre for five applications. The price included the cost of the calcium arsenate that was applied. This material was usually applied at a rate of 10 to 12 pounds per acre. Additional dustings, if needed,

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It is a noteworthy fact that airplanes can dust peaches and pecans and pine forests and cotton, and, in fact, any crop that has a disease and a remedy for that disease. It is also noteworthy, however, that the work is not done by airships; nor can it be very successfully done in country like New England, where the hills are too abrupt and the acreage too small to suit the high speed of an airplane in action!"

Another application of aircraft to dispensing materials was

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An important finding was that the amount of poison required for control varied with the type of terrain being treated. Open rice fields and wide open swamps required smaller amounts of chemicals than lakes and swamps that were protected by trees and brush, which the chemical had to penetrate before it could contact the water and be effective. To do its job, Paris green dust had to float on the water and be consumed by the mosquito larvae. Only the larvae of the Anopheles quadrimacuatus fed at the water's surface, making it the only controllable mosquito.

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SIDON, MS - I have always written that the best part of this job was the evaluation flights. But, even better than the thrill of crawling into a strange cockpit and experiencing the adventure of flying an ag aircraft for the first time is having the opportunity to fly again a phenomenally performing ag plane that has returned from the drawing board with major improvements.

Such was the case April 1 when I flew Carl Bailey’s Delta Turbines, Inc. M-18A Garrett Dromader for the second time.

Imagine an engine developing almost 1,000 shaft horsepower and aircraft control pressures that require two fingers.

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The first time I flew the Garrett powered Dromader was last summer (see AAU Oct. 94) in McGehee, Arkansas. It was one of those flights where the aircraft just wasn’t up to par. It struggled on takeoff with 500 gallons. This was supposed to be a 940 horsepower turbine bullet! It wasn’t and flew even worse.

Carl, Mrs. Ann and I sat down at the Cow Pen (nice restaurant in Lake Village, Arkansas) and discussed the shortcomings of the Garrett Dromader. Carl knew my policy about articles at Ag Air Update was, if there

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Delta Turbines, Inc. is about to be issued an STC for the U-series conversion for the TPE 331-10UA and has been issued STC #SA09062SC for servo tabs for the ailerons, rudder and elevators for all Dromader aircraft. This is a noteworthy achievement. With this combination, this industry has one of the most cost effective BIG ag aircraft available and it has power steering! (Editor's Note: As of June 27, DER test pilot Fred Griffith of Lake Stevens, Washington signed off all paperwork for submission to FAA for issuance of an STC for the Garrett powered engine conversion.)

The massive Garrett Dromader waits between flight tests at McGehee, Arkansas airport.

wasn’t something good to write about a business or a product or even an aircraft, I just didn’t write anything or wrote only about the good. Believe me, everything that comes across my desk doesn’t find its way into AgAir Update .

Carl assured me that he wasn’t about to settle with the way his Dromader flew that day in August. He was accustomed to the ultra-light controls of his AT-301 (with a 750 hp Garrett and 450+ gallon

hopper) and he intended to engineer that Dromader to fly as close-like the Air Tractor as possible.

I believe Carl has finally outdone himself.

If there is one repetitive complaint about the Dromader, it is its inherent heavy controls and slow roll-out rate. Dromader pilots, line up! Without question, Carl Bailey of Delta Turbines, Inc. has cured that complaint. Both turbine and piston pilots can rub shoulders in that line!

Before, in McGehee, the Garrett Dromader was real hard to turn and was weak on takeoff. The turning problem was a design problem. The power problem was a worn out engine Carl was using for certification purposes.

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The aileron servos are actuated by an arm that moves the ailerons up and down. The servo extends into the slipstream exerting assist pressure to move the aileron.

Even with the weak engine, once the aircraft was in the air, where streamlining aerodynamics came into play, the Garrett Dromader had plenty of power. But, it was still a bear to turn.

The pilot literally had to use both feet on the rudders and two hands on the stick to pull the plane around. This statement is without exaggeration.

Well, imagine an engine developing almost 1,000 shaft horsepower and aircraft control pressures that require two fingers, not two hands and only the tiptoes of one foot, and you

have a radically different aircraft. This was the Dromader I flew April in Sidon. Same airplane, just done right!

I wasn’t where I could load the aircraft and work it. That’s coming later this summer. But it didn’t require a load to feel the enormous difference in the control pressures. A pilot can actually use two fingers for the ailerons, moving the stick from stop to stop. I don’t believe it would be correct to claim servo tabs increase the roll rate of an aircraft. But, just the fact the pilot can put the stick against the aileron stop will increase the

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trim tab; that comes from flying a Thrush too long. However, you need not use the trim tab because the aircraft will fly just fine with elevators alone.

The Garrett Dromader is without question a high performance ag plane that will get the job done.

The elevator and rudder servos work like the aileron servos. The combination of the three servos make either the radial powered or turbine powered Dromader a two-finger aircraft to fly.

There is an unique characteristic of Dromaders that only Dromader pilots understand. To explain it in this article will be an attempt that very well may put me out on a limb, but.. The first time you fly a Dromader and really pull back on the aircraft in the turns, you will find about halfway through the turn you’ll need forward stick. Yea, I stated “forward stick”. O.K. It’s in

roll rate as opposed to not being able to use full aileron deflection.

So, it gives the sensation to the pilot that the servo tabs increase the roll rate. The roll rate of the Dromader is increased, but not by the servo tabs’ aerodynamic action on the wing. Getting too technical, you know what I mean.

The rudder and elevators aren’t near as light as the ailerons. The rudder still requires strong leg pressure, but doesn’t seem to require near as much travel. The elevators are easy to use, but it is a heavy plane and I couldn’t prevent myself from grabbing the

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writing and I know I’m going to catch some flak. I can’t explain it. Just do it. Carl Bailey’s Garrett Dromader was no exception, both at McGehee and Sidon. In an empty turbine powered Dromader it is even more noticeable than in the piston Dromader. I guess if you let the Dromader have its way, it would climb out of the end of the turn, stalling nose high. Doesn’t sound good.

Carl called shortly after the evaluation flight in Sidon to explain that he has remedied that “problem” as well. He shortened the control rod by an inch on the elevator servo.

Based on everything else Carl Bailey has done with this aircraft and other aircraft before it, I have no doubt he is telling me correctly. The Garrett Dromader is without question a high performance ag plane that will get the job done. I don’t know what the best working speeds are, but the aircraft has no problem with sustaining the 140 miles per hour red line. The turns are as fast as any turbine ag plane. And the swath can’t be matched anywhere. So, if you’re behind and you need to get caught-up in a hurry, the Delta Turbines, Inc. Garrett Dromader will most certainly do the job. And if you are a Dromader pilot whose arms and legs are about to fall off, you had better get your name in the pot. I’ll bet you there will be a run on those servo tabs!

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However, my boss, a retired “bird” colonel in the Air Force, Mr. Lawrence (Mo) Rolfs, having flown A-10s and F-16s, had another suggestion. He suggested the topic of: “What are the most common causes of ag pilot accidents attributed to pilot error.” His opinion is complacency, pride and ignorance. I couldn’t agree with him more.

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In-My-Opinion, complacency is more likely to happen to high-time pilots. It’s so easy to get complacent about preflighting your airplane, or checking the oil (especially turbines), checking for properly inflated tires, or a hydraulic brake leak around the tires, checking to see if you have lost any VGs on the wings or empennage and so forth. I have previously mentioned that if you do not do a preflight inspection prior to every flight, then at least do one thorough preflight prior to the first flight of the day or when someone else has flown your airplane.

Pride. It seems to me that during happy hour at the state or national conventions, it’s the rookies or sophomores that are bragging (or lying) about 15-second turns or carrying much bigger loads than they need to. This is foolish pride talking and may very well contribute to a new pilot trying to duplicate the lies he heard at happy hour. So what if you screw up an approach to land. Big deal, swallow your foolish pride, pour the coals to her and go around!

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Flying Tiger adds helicopter ag program Louisiana Delta Community College has contracted with Flying Tiger Aviation to add rotary wing (helicopter) instruction to its agriculture aviation training program.

“Over the last three years there has been a significant increase in use of rotary wing aircraft (helicopters) in agriculture aviation

resulting in a growing demand for helicopter pilots,” said Dr. Barbara M. Hanson, Chancellor of Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC). “In response to this growing demand, we are adding a rotary wing application to our agriculture aviation program.”

Instruction for LDCC’s agricultural aviation program is provided through a contractual agreement with Flying Tigers Aviation one of two major agricultural flying schools in the United States.

“LDCC wanted the best instructors possible for its agricultural aviation program.

Flying Tigers Aviation employs some of the best and most experienced pilots in the industry, so it was a natural choice,” stated Dr. Barbara M. Hanson, Chancellor of LDCC. LDCC is the only college in the United States offering a workforce training program leading to an agriculture pilot endorsement.

LDCC’s agricultural aviation program, which is a division of LDCC’s Workforce Development Department (DeltaWORKS), offers aviation training (fixed wing, rotary wing, and unmanned), FAA certifications, ratings and endorsements for rowcrop, forestry as well as other applications.

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The owner of a meteorological evaluation tower being erected after the effective date of this bill and subject to these requirements shall, not less than ten business days prior to erecting the tower, register with the Department of Aeronautics the name and address of the owner, the height and location of the tower and any other information that the department deems necessary for aviation safety. The owner of a tower subject to this section shall also report the removal of the tower to the Department not more than thirty business days after its removal.

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The owner of a meteorological evaluation tower that was erected prior to the operative date of this law and which is either lighted, marked with balls at least twenty-one inches in diameter, painted, or modified in some other manner so it is recognizable in clear air during daylight hours from a distance of not less than two thousand feet, shall mark the tower as required by above painting and marking requirements within two years after the operative date of this law or at such time the tower is taken down for maintenance or other purposes, whichever comes first, except that the owner of a tower erected prior to the operative date of this section which is not lighted, marked, painted, or modified as described above shall mark such tower within ninety days after the operative date of this law.

The registration requirements shall be performed by the owner of a tower erected prior to the operative date of this law within fifteen business days after the operative date of this law.

A material failure to comply with the marking and registration requirements of this law shall be admissible as evidence of negligence on the part of an owner of a meteorological evaluation tower in an action in tort for property damage, bodily injury, or death resulting from an aerial collision with such unmarked or unregistered tower..

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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: ANC15WA029 Date: May 22, 2015 Location: Cold Lake, Canada Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR AT802-A Injuries: 1 Fatal.

became distracted, looked down at the floor and then looked up just in time to see the wire. The airplane struck power transmission line wires at about 73 feet above the ground. The left wing impacted the ground about 290 feet from the power transmission line wires in the direction of travel, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and empennage.

A Canadian registered AT-802A was destroyed when it collided with terrain under unknown circumstances during firefighting operations near Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Lac la Biche, Alberta, Canada.

The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: GAA15CA090 Date: May 25, 2015 Location: Casselton, ND Aircraft: PIPER PA 25-260 Injuries: 1 Minor.

NTSB Identification: GAA15CA097 Date: May 28, 2015 Location: Fort Pierre, SD Aircraft: BELL 47G 3B 1 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

During an interview the pilot told the FAA Aviation Safety Inspector that he was heading back to the airport when he

The pilot reported that during cruise flight the helicopter's engine had a total loss of power and he made an emergency

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landing in a wheat field. He said the main rotor blades contacted the tail boom and sheared off the tail rotor during the landing.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail rotor, tail rotor drive shaft, and tail boom. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot reported using a placard as a reference for a fuel tank sight gauge. A postaccident examination by an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector revealed approximately three and one-half gallons of fuel in the right fuel tank and approximately one and one-half gallons of fuel in the left fuel tank. This make and model of helicopter has a capacity of 61 gallons of fuel of which 57.5 gallons of fuel is useable and three and one-half gallons of fuel are unusable.

NTSB Identification: WPR15CA173 Date: May 31, 2015 Location: Ismay, MT Aircraft: CESSNA T188C Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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During the takeoff roll, the airplane hit a bump about halfway down the runway, and started to porpoise. The pilot stated that he started losing directional control, and applied the brakes. After regaining control, the airplane was not aligned with the runway; however, he continued the takeoff, thinking that the airplane was going to fly. The airplane subsequently departed the runway surface, collided with a three-strand wire fence, and bounced across a dike. The collision with the fence damaged the landing gear, and the airplane skidded to a stop.

Both wings, both main landing gear, and the engine mount sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: GAA15LA101 Date: May 31, 2015 Location: Archer City, TX Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502B Injuries: 1 Serious.

An Air Tractor 502B struck power transmission line wires while maneuvering near Archer City, TX. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant in the airplane, sustained serious injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and the empennage.

NTSB Identification: WPR15LA176 Date: June 02, 2015 Location: Blythe, CA Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R T34 Injuries: 1 Fatal.

An Ayres Corporation S2R-T34 departed controlled flight and collided with terrain during a low pass in a field near Blythe, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed.

The pilot was in radio contact with a spotter, who witnessed the accident and was also employed by the operator. He stated that the pilot departed about 0730 and had already sprayed one load of chemical. He reloaded and sprayed two fields with the accident location intended to be the last spray of that trip. The

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spotter had driven ahead to the accident field and was waiting for the airplane to come from the southerly adjacent field. The pilot made a transmission to the spotter asking what the wind conditions were at the field. The spotter replied by telling him that there was a light wind from the southwest.

The spotter further stated that he witnessed the airplane coming from the north and clear the powerlines on the south perimeter of the field. The airplane then pitched in a nose-high attitude consistent with the pilot's normal operation of pushing the chemical toward the spread doors. The airplane continued to climb in a near vertical ascent until reaching about 500 feet above ground level (agl), at which point it transitioned into a nose-low vertical decent and collided into the field.

NTSB Identification: CEN15LA259 Date: June 03, 2015 Location: Delaplaine, AR Aircraft: Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Corp Gulfstream AM G 164B Injuries: 1 Serious.

A Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Corp. Gulfstream AM G-164B was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff from a private airstrip near Delaplaine, Arkansas. The pilot was seriously injured.

Location: Kadoka, SD Aircraft: BELLANCA 7GCBC8 Injuries: 1 Fatal.

A Bellanca model 7GCBC airplane was substantially damage when it impacted terrain after takeoff from runway 30 (2,600 feet by 150 feet, gravel/turf) at the Kadoka Municipal Airport (5V8), Kadoka, South Dakota. The pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an agricultural application flight.

A witness observed the airplane climbing out, slipping "slightly to the right," when the right wing dropped "sharply." The

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airplane descended and impacted the ground. A postimpact fire ensued.

The airplane impacted a grass field north of the departure end of runway 30.

Linear ground impressions emanated toward the south from the ground impact mark consistent with impact of the wing leading edge. The linear marks were oriented consistent with an approximate 270-degree heading on impact. A postimpact fire consumed a majority of the fuselage, as well as the inboard portion of both wings and horizontal stabilizers.

The airplane came to rest on its nose with the fuselage and empennage oriented vertically. The nose was crushed aft approximately in line with the wing leading edges. The wings were in position relative to the fuselage. The engine remained attached to the airframe via the engine mount, which was deformed.

The propeller remained attached to the engine. All control surfaces remained attached to the airframe.

The accident airplane was a 1972 Bellanca model 7GCBC airplane. The airframe incorporated a single-engine, high wing design configuration, with two-place tandem seating and a conventional (tailwheel) landing gear arrangement. The airplane was powered by a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320A2B four cylinder, reciprocating engine.

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NTSB Identification: GAA15CA113 Date: June 09, 2015 Location: Bakersfield, CA Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG CORSCHWEIZER G 164A Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, a right quartering tailwind pushed the tail to the left, the airplane exited the dirt strip to the right, where the lower right wing of the bi-plane struck an embankment. The airplane

collided with a ditch and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to both the upper and lower left wings.

NTSB Identification: CEN15LA271 Date: June 12, 2015 Location: Foster, NE Aircraft: Grumman Acft Eng CorSchweizer G 164B Injuries: 1 Minor.

A Grumman - Schweizer G 164B airplane nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during an aerial application maneuver near Foster, Nebraska. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane empennage was substantially damaged during the nose over.

NTSB Identification: CEN15LA272 Date: June 14, 2015 Location: Van Horn, TX Aircraft: Weatherly Aviation Co Inc 620A Injuries: 1 Serious.

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received serious injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged.

The pilot reported to the responding FAA Inspector that he was conducting spray operations on a pecan orchard.

According to the pilot, the engine quit and he conducted a forced landing to a field. A post-crash fire consumed much of airframe and cockpit. An initial examination of the airplane revealed the engine had separated from the airframe and substantial damage was sustained to the right wing. The airplane was retained for further examination.

NTSB Identification: ERA15LA240 Date: June 14, 2015 Location: Pell City, AL Aircraft: WEATHERLY 201B Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

A Weatherly 201B was substantially damaged during landing roll, after a landing gear collapse, at St. Clair County Airport (PLR), Pell City, Alabama. The pilot was not injured.

According to the pilot, he was landing on runway 21 at PLR. The weather conditions were clear and there was a slight wind favoring runway 21. While doing a wheel landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane everything appeared to be normal. However, as the airplane began to rollout and the pilot was lowering the tail of the airplane to the runway, he felt and heard "a jolt." The right main landing gear then collapsed, and the right wing struck the runway.

The airplane then veered "violently" to the right, went off the right side of the runway and came to rest in the grassy area which bordered runway 21. The pilot observed that the right main landing gear had completely separated from the airplane, and was lying in the center of the runway, approximately 500 feet down the runway from the point where he had touched down.

Examination of the wreckage revealed that the airplane was substantially damaged when the right main landing gear collapsed and came into contact with the wing spar resulting in an

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approximate 4 inch long jagged tear in the wing spar where the broken landing gear tubing had impacted the forward facing side of the wing spar.

Examination of the tubing which made up the right main landing gear structure also revealed the presence of corrosion adjacent to the area where the right main landing gear structure had separated from its mounting location.

Portions of the right main landing gear assembly were retained by the NTSB for further examination.

NTSB Identification: WPR15LA186 Date: June 16, 2015 Location: Washtucna, WA Aircraft: Rockwell International S2R Injuries: 1 Serious.

A Rockwell International S2R, airplane sustained substantial damage during landing rollout and subsequent noseover.

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that during the 10th landing of the day in the accident airplane, he encountered a wind shift resulting in a quartering tailwind. He further stated he lost directional control and drifted into an adjacent field. The field had recently been plowed, and the soil was soft.

Subsequently, the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the canopy role cage structure.

NTSB Identification: WPR15LA193 Date: June 20, 2015 Location: Salinas, CA Aircraft: BELL 47G 5 Injuries: 1 Fatal.

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Ground crewmen who worked for the operator had just refilled the fertilizer tank on the helicopter prior to its last departure. When the helicopter did not return for its scheduled rinse load the crewmen drove out to the field

to be sprayed and observed that the helicopter had crashed on a road near a field. Neither ground crewmen witnessed the crash but stated that the fog was thick and visibility was between 10 and 20 feet at the time of the accident.

NTSB Identification: WPR15LA194 Date: June 21, 2015 Location: Five Points, CA Aircraft: Grumman Acft Eng Schweizer G 164A Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

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The pilot was not injured.

The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff, a significant amount of smoke developed in the cockpit and subsequently, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to the field. The airplane impacted the ground and flipped over, which resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.

What aircraft types could have replaced the Tiger Moth for ag operations?

by Mike Feeney As I was recalling a few days ago, by the mid-1950s Fieldair had settled on the Beaver and Lodestar, Aerial Farming on the Piper PA-18A-150, James Aviation on the Fletcher FU-24 and the Douglas DC-3, Rural Aviation and many others on the Cessna 180 and several others on the FU-24 such as Robertson Air Service, Thames Aerial Topdressing, Wanganui Aero Work, Aircraft Services and others in the South Island.

Most pilots would have much preferred the DHC-2 Beaver, which was a superior quality “bush” aircraft. But, they were expensive to purchase. From memory, I think that a low-hour Beaver (in New Zealand pounds) was about $20,000. I estimate that in 1957, a new Cessna 180 or a new Fletcher was around $7,000 pounds. In Australia the Beaver was by far the favorite ag-aircraft.

Just as a matter of interest, I have often pondered what we could have replaced the Tiger Moth with, had the Fletcher never been invented?

However, I have never understood why the Canadian “Norseman” was never imported into New Zealand. Large numbers were produced during WWII. Its airframe and engines were cheap.

The Norseman was a true bush plane, rugged, reliable and pleasant to handle.

They worked well in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and then Col Pay brought them to Australia for ag use. They were much

cheaper than a Beaver and I estimate that they could have carried a payload in New Zealand of about 1,300 kgs with a sensible rate of climb margin.

I liked the English Auster Agricola for several reasons. It could have easily gone to 300 HP and been a good climber and nice to handle.

The USA-built Stearman biplane was a rugged proven “cropduster” of around 220 bhp (and larger) and could have lifted 10 hundred-weight (500 kgs). I think that over 10,000 were made.

The Grumman Avenger would have been a great top dresser. Rugged, simple and a good, fast load carrier. With the WWII military gear stripped out, the airframe would have been much lighter and the TBF and could have carried a three-ton payload. Below is one of the RNZAF Avengers that was used for the 1946/47 aerial top dressing trials.

I believe the North American T-6 Texan/ Harvard could have been converted into a New Zealand aerial top dresser. Lighten the airframe, make the undercarriage fixed, raise the rear cockpit and fit a widened hopper and jump-seat for the loader driver. In a photo of Derek William’s Harvard, you can see how the mods could have been made. Huge numbers of the Texan were available after WWII.

Mike Feeney of Hamilton, New Zealand is a retired professional ag-pilot and a longtime aviation journalist, technical and air safety writer. mikefeeney@actrix.co.nz

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• Owen Dodson and Peter Travers ran a session titled Common Challenges and Common Solutions. Both NZ and Australia faced similar challenges and following this presentation it was obvious that both countries followed the same route of promoting best practice to secure their respective futures. Interestingly both

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ag-cat 1978 Ag-Cat G-164B. N6696K, SN#426B, 8298TT, P&W R1340 AN1 286 TSMO

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 (08-15)

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

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.

(08-15)

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

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

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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 Superb Ag-Cat. 400gal hopper, -1 Garrett 40 SIRAN Engine and Gearbox. 1 SNEW prop. This AgCat has every option. 590 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. $365,000 OBO. Call Terry 870-759-1605 (08-15) 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. $85,000. Call Grady B. Norman 308-279-1355 (08-15) 1975 G164A, 6995 TT, 1060 SMOH R985 (Tulsa), SATLOC, 80 gallon fuel, tall tail, TW lock, clean West Texas airplane, will trade. $99,500. Call 806-828-5892 (08-15)

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AT-502B 1992 $330,000. Spreader, tug and nurse trailer priced separately. All are located in Morrilton, AR. Contact me for pics and more info. Call Cole 540-8716695.

(08-15)  O r d e r y o u r B M o d e l A g C a t Pe n and Ink Drawing From our DeSpain Collection today for $60. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

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. $165,000. Call Aaron 308-367-6538 (08-15) 1969 Ag- Cat G164A. Complete Sky Tractor rebuild (4028TT), R985 AN-1 450HP, 2D30 Ham. Stan. CTW (ferry time only), new paint and fabric, wing ext., Sky Tractor canopy deck w/ GPS mount, 80 gal fuel, converted straight tail, elec. brake, Transland pump, elevator servo, 1” gear legs. Asking $149,000. Call Tim at AgWerx Aviation. 402-374-2178.

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D Model Ag - Cat -34 P&W, 550 gal hopper, 120 gal fuel, too many other modifications to list. Serious inquires only. For more information call EF Lyon.

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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)

O r d e r y o u r Tu r b i n e A g C a t P e 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 Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag-Cat fuselage frame. Call 701-636-5880 ask for Jay. tfn

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 800542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi. net At f n

air tractor For Sale - 1994 Air Tractor AT-502B. S/N 502B-0249. Completely rebuilt by Cascade Conversions. Walter M601 E11 (750 hot & high) engine, sn 843 243, 977 SMOH by GE factory, Satloc M3 GPS, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, 39 CP-111T nozzles, single point fuel, Agrinautics spray pump, 5 blade pump drive, King KY 196 comm transceiver, South Dakota tax paid, call for complete details. Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-8713833 or 605-853-2497.

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 1998 Air Tractor AT- 602. S/N 6020522, 9449.4 hrs airframe, engine and prop. PT-60AG 252 since HSI, 2.5 since nozzles and borescope, new filters and new batteries. 3850 hrs remaining on spar. This aircraft has M3 Satloc, flow control, Shadin, CP109s with set of CP11Ts, 2 rinse tanks, A/C, new pump, new Lane brake, new center boom, new flap motor and gears, new main and tail gear, new tires and brakes, 88” SS spreader, Load Hawg, night lights and a manual tail wheel lock. $520,000. All reasonable offers considered. Call Matt 918-225-8561.

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AT-400-28. 9000 TT, 600 since IRAN. Wings have 3000 left. M3 touch screen with flow control. Radio. Transponder with mode c. Bottom load fuel. Very nice. $230,000 Call David 815-451-0621 or email davidsheppard1956@gmail.com.

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(08-15) 2 0 1 3 AT- 8 0 2 A , N 5 2 3 B B , 1 8 0 0 TT, -65, single point, elec. brake gr. ad j ., s m o ke r, Tr a n s l a n d s p re ad e r, Wingman, G4 w/flowcontrol, Vondran g ate . . . . . . $1,10 0, 0 0 0 .0 0 . Fo r m o re information call 870-295-6213 tfn 200 4 Air Tractor AT- 802. N8535D, a p p r o x . 6 5 0 0 T T, s p r e a d e r, Wingman, hydraulic gate w/ Vondran co n t r o l l e r. . . . . $ 65 0 , 0 0 0 . Fo r m o r e information call 870-295-6213 tfn

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 (08-15) 2000 AT-602 -60AG 5500 TTAF&E 2250 TSOH prop, Satloc, new SS belly, $475K 559-686-7401 (04-16)

 1978 Air Tr ac tor 301. 570 0 hours remaining on wing spars, 690 on engine, new leading edge skins, new nose ribs, complete strip and paint, fresh annual. Cal 320-583-8812 for more info. (08-15) 2012 Air Tractor AT-802, -65. 700 TTAFE, SATLOC M3 big screen / flow control, VGs, LoadHawg, big fuel, CPs, Lane Brake, fresh annual, new tires, new batteries, spreader, standard gate, reason for selling is retirement. Randy, Poorboys Flying Service. Call 870-931-8485 (08-15)

1991 Air Tractor AT-402. For sale or lease.

S/N: 402-0840, 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. For sale or lease. Call David 870-550-1664 or Terry 870-5361348 (08-15)

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. Call for special pricing. Coy, AR 501-454-3711 (08-15)

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.

(08-15) 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 800-4412964. t f n

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

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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 SIR AN 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 star t, 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 (08-15)

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2013 AT-802A, N523BB, 1800 TT, -65, single point, elec. brake gr. adj., smoker,Transland spreader, Wingman, G4 w/flowcontrol, Vondran gate ...................................................................................... $1,100,000

1992 Air Tractor AT-401, Asking $198,000, 6540 TTAF, 4 40 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 (08-15)

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. Shaun Kinniburgh 403-223-8245 shaun@kinniburghspray. com (12-15)

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) 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) 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 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

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 2004 AT-802, N8525D, approx. 6500 TT, spreader, Wingman, hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller........................................................ $650,000 Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Dealer For Every Major Ag Aviation Parts and Supplies Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

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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.

(08-15) 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 (08-15)

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.

(08-15) 2009 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG smoker, 216 fuel, Bantam/flow, radio, cabin heat/AC, 1750 TTSN northern plane since new.

Farm Air 877-715-8476 tfn 1994 AT-502. 10,248 TTAF, 16,916 TT on -27. Fresh HSI, 275 since prop IRAN, wings done 8004 hrs, M3 w/ Intelliflow, LoadHawg, Lane elec. brake, heat/ac, LED strobes, CP11 Flat Fans, Transland 10-vane spreader. $315,000.

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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) tfn 1995 AT-502B- 0299, C-GMQW with PT6A-34, 5637 TTAF, 2768 SMOH, 518 SHSI, New CT Blades, New ring and segments, 2871 TTAF since factory refurbished in 2003, Lane Brake, Air, Heat, Smoker, VG’s, Propeller 80 0 SMOH, Satloc M3, Crophawk7B, Shadin, Night working lights, Avionics; KY96A Com, K A13 4 panel, GT X320A T X , 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.

(08-15) 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 f n

2007 AT-602, N650TR, -65, 3221.4 TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., 10” hyd gate, M3 Satloc, fast start, Wingman.$750,000.

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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

2008 AT-802A-0305, N4221S with PT6A67AG, 3131.2 TTAFE, Cockpit air and heat, Smoker, Flagman, Hopper Rinse System, Night Working Lights and Turn Coordinator. $975,000.00. Email queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654 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 l e, 216 gal o 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

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

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 (08-15) 2011 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG smoker, 234 fuel, Bantam/flow, radio, cabin heat/AC, 1250 TTSN, northern plane since new.

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2015 AT-502B PT6A -3 4AG 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 800-441-2964 t fn

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 2010 AT- 8 02,- 67, 26 0 0 h r 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 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (08-15) 1998 Air Tractor AT402A: 6053 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 970-8678414 or 970-768-0553.

(08 -15) 2015 AT-401B, Motór Radial P&W R1340 AN-1,(“0” Horas desde Reparación Mayor), Hélice AG200 -2, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigablilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Junio de 2015. 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 (08 -15)

2015 Air Tractor slots available, call Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft Sales 800441-2964. t f n

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n 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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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 (08-15)

2014 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn

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, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER $695,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. 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 t f n Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (08-15)

AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT-401B has a piston-engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer.

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O r d e r y o u r Tu r b i n e AT- 4 0 2 P e 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 Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts.

Surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.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

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 at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

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

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 at agairupdatemarketplace.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 your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802.

And ask about special Air Tractor financing from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. TFN

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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, 956-3995323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

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M-18A Turbine Airframe for sale. No engine. 4796TT. Contact Riceland Aviation 337-824-1567 or email ricelandav@aol. com (08-15)

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.

TFN Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart.

Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 tfn

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

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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 (08-15) 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.

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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 (08-15) 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 We have the largest NEW inventory o f C e s s n a 1 8 8 A G Tr u c k & A g Wag o n p a r t s i n t h e U S A . P a r t i n g out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800 5 42- 8565 or Email Sid or J e rr y at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

1974 Cessna Ag Wagon. 4556 TT A/F, 287 SRMN IO-520 D, 193 SNEW Hartzell Top Prop. GPS, Streamline Booms, CP’s, Spin on filter, VG’s, Weathaero Fan, Tail Wheel lock, Electric Tach. Call Darryl. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends. (08-15) Cessna 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

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 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication.

Only $29 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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Order your M18 Dromader 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 a t agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

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19 63 P aw n e e 235 -25 0 s atl o c 99.5,smoker,flagger. All AD’s done, flys good. Your choice, also 1970 Pawnee 235250, can sell one this year and will sell the other one next year. Both working daily. $60,000 940-585-9359 (08-15) Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

Only $29 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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

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

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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 1974 Cessna Ag Truck for sale. Completely rebuilt, $90,000 spent on it last 2 years.

4711 TTAF, 1471 TTE, new bantam with flow control, smoker, flagger, new booms. $125,000. Call George 780-841-1483 or email georgez.ftc@hotmail.com. ( 08-15)

1996 M18A Turbine Dromader. 3305 TTAF, Honeywell -11 0 SMOH, Hartzell 5 blade 400 SMOH, Satloc, Bendix King KX-125 Navcom, Bendix King KY-96A TSO, Garmin GTX-320A Transponder, Smoker, VGs, A/C, Single point fuel, Fast Start, Stripped and Painted 2012, all new ss fasteners.

Beautiful a/c, Outwork a 602 for half the money! Call Jeff 208-221-2211. (08-15)

O r d e r yo u r F l y i n g D r o m a d e r Pe n and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H . C al l 478 - 987-2 25 0 o r o rd e r online at agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN

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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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 (08-15) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelict aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e a t agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN 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, 956-3995323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn 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

thrush For Sale - 2010 Thrush S2R-T34. S/N t32-339, 670 TTAEP, PT6A-34 (750 hp), s/n PCE-PH0625, constant speed Hartzell prop, 250 amp starter/generator, 510 gal hopper, well equipped, Garmin VHF SL- 4 0 Nav Com, Garmin GTX320A transponder, M3 Bantam w/ 7” touchscreen. South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497. ( 08-15) 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

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1976 Thrush 1820 Super Doer will do the work of a turbine for only $120,000.00 midtime engine 800 hours, propeller 800 hours, spare engine and propeller fire wall forward included, M3 Satloc, drop booms, CP’s fan, smoker, dry chute, 495 gallon hopper, very reliable engine vs. a 1340, working speeds of 150 mph at 65% power, if you can’t afford a turbine but need to get lots of work done this airplane works great. Call Kenny 509-432-1442. ( 08-15)

For sale: Thrush 1820 midtime airframe (8000 hrs). Complete with metal tail, 495 gal. hopper, minus engine and prop. Also complete boom, 15 plus rotary nozzles, spare booms, two dry chutes. Located E. Washington, call 360-378-8800. (08-15)

1989 Ayres S2R-T34 510 Thrush. Aircraft TT 13543.9, Propeller SMOH 125 hrs.

New license, B ant am S atloc, New Tailspring, (2) SSP 10 vane spreaders, Stainless steel booms, extra Record inlet filter, (2) John Herr hopper lids, Big fuel, Excellent Airplane! Call Bill 916-922-9063 days and 916-402-9910 eves (08-15) WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC. 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450. LINDLEY (08-15) 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 306731-2870 (08-15) 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 605-3504536 (08-15)

1976 Thrush S2R 600. TTSN: 8045 HRS, SMOH: 293 HRS, SPOH: 387 HRS, In annual, All ADs, Satloc with flow control, Commercially maintained. $105,000 USD. Call Steve 204-324-1300.

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1997 Thrush S2R-G1 5700 TT, 650 since CAM, 612 remaining on spar, Collins a/c, Metal tail,VG’s, Bottom load fuel, Shadin fuel flow, FAST start, M3 w/ flow control, SS booms, Lane electric brake, fresh annual. 605-350-4536 (08-15)

1996 Thrush S2R G10DC: Approx. 6700 TTAF, TPE331-10 with 1700hrs SOH, Dual cockpit, Satloc G4 w/Flow, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, elec. fan brake, Landing lights, and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET.COM, give us a call! 952-941-6255 (12-15) 2 01 2 T h r u s h 510 P, 2 2 3 0 T T S N , NDH, hangared, original owner since new$680,000.00. Call 520-251-1577 or 520-483-7912 (08-15)

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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 (08-15) For Sale - 1991 Thrush S2R. S/N R1340028, 4068 TTA, GE factory overhauled Walter N601E-11 s/n 872015 (750 hp hot & high) installed by Premier Turbines at 332 TT, 3 blade Avia prop, Satloc M3 GPS, King KX 155 VHF radio, business band radio, A/C, single point fuel, enlarged 230 gal fuel, South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miler, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497. (08-15)

2010 Thrush 510P FOR SALE 1350 TT, Fresh Hot Section inspection, Satloc w/ flow control, Bot tom 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 952-9416255 (12-15)

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 (08-15) 1999 Ayres S2R-T34 510 Thrush Project.

11048 TTAF, 1609hrs on Avenger Spars, SatLoc, VGs, AC and Heat, engine removed, minor crash damage, good project. $90,000.00 obo. Call Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091, 850-675-1252. tfn 1996 Ayres S2R-T34 10,688 TT Wing spar 3071 TT PT6A-34AG 9936 TT 2978 TS “lite” overhaul 983 TSHIS. Prop 1814 TSOH Satloc M3, Night lights, dual side single point fuel, dropped booms w/high volume spray system, CP nozzles, low time tail spring $315K 559-686-7401 (04-16) 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)

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 (08-15) 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. $105,000. Call Kelly Schindler at 406679-0688 or email kelly _schindler@ yahoo.com (08-15)

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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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, some spare parts. 0 TT since fresh annual, prop, starter generator and HSI. Will also lease or lease/purchase. $820,000 or make offer. Glenn 662-721-7931 hoair1@yahoo. com (08-15)

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, f u l l d u a l co n tro l s , G E H 8 0 e n g i n e model H80 -10 0. Har tzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass p a n e l . St a n d a rd a l u m b o o m s w i t h 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 tire s an d whe els with d ual c alip e r Cl e ve l a n d b r a ke s , Ze e A/C , c a b i n heat. Satloc G4 w/intellaflow comm transponder FM/XM radio. Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron ser vos, vor tex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/ instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., Satloc M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/tires/ glass/fabric. fresh annual 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 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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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 Dromader USA LLC Factory NEW and Overhauled engines ASz62IR for the Dromader M18, AN2, and Otter. All engines come with Factory warranty and Accessories. Zero time overhauls in stock. Call Jeff at 317-579-6666 ext 18 or jhammer@bycan-selen.net (08-15) (1) Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, 266 hrs SMOH Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000.00 06-16

Pr at t & W h i t n ey R-13 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. Comple te with mags, harness, and shipping box. 100 hour warranty. W/o carb. $59,500 outright.

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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 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.

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

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

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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 661257-7708.

01-16 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

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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-21 TSO 3387; 5 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO (3) 0, 2018, 4143; 1 ea PT6A-114A TSO 272; 2 ea PT6A-135 TSO 2791, 3081; 3 ea PT6A-135A TSO (2) 0, 653; 1 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0; 5 ea PT6A-42 TSO (3) 0, (2) 3222; 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0; 1 ea PT6A-65AR TSO 4426; 1 ea PT6A-65B TSO 0, 6978; 1 ea PT6A-65d TSO 0; We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions.

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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. $2,000 OBO. Call Gary 541980-8646 or email gdshearer@charter. net (08-15)

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

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One set was on a 502 & the other was on a 802. Small set has 10 units & big set has 12 units plus one spare unit per set. Will sell separate or together. $9,000 for small set and $11,000 for big set. New style regulators and shafts. WELL MAINTAINED! If bought together will include a box of parts. Also can send pics. Charleston, MS.Call Chris 662-515-8391. (12-15) 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 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 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.

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CP Nozzles and check valves “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pat tern. Contact Johnston Aircraf t 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 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 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 Spreaders for Sale: 1- Transland 25” 8 Vane Spreader in great condition.

Reasonable offers only. 662-398-7833 or 662-719-2200 (08-15)

gps 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 (08-15) 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

AgNav Guia Gold w/ flow control. Just spent $10,000 updating Guia Silver to Gold and installing new flow control in recently purchased 400 Brave. Pilots strongly prefer Satloc Bantam M3 or G4. Would sell AgNav outright or trade for Satloc system.

Call Kent 701-770-6739.

(08-15) 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

parts For Sale: New KX155A Nav/Com w/ GS 25KhZ 28v p/n 069-01032-0101.

Complete unit with rack and wire harness.

8130 included. $3,000. Contact Mike Duncan at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 tfn PT-6 starter generator part # 23048-021, overhauled 04/22/15, $8000.00; 1340 Mag overhauled, SBRU3, $850.00; 1340 Thrush oil cooler overhauled, $600.00 Call Chuck 620-260-6268 (08-15) 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, 979-7584022 (08-15) 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 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 (08-15) AgCat parts center. World wide parts service for any model of AgCat. Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556. (12-15) 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

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

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

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

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

06-16 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

FOR ALL YOUR SPRAYING NEEDS: WEATH-AERO FAN • HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC • VALVE FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: JIM GRAVES

Used 502 Wingman. $6000. Call Al 870265-5011 (08-15)

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

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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 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)

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.

(09-15) Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

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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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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 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 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

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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.

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propellers Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12;Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: 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 1Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10 -15

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

3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -15

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

12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. for more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15

Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn 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 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 At fn

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)

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 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

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 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 (08-15)

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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. (08-15) Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401. TFN J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

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. Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-9192317 A 12-14

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

finance/lease

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 w i t h t h i s n e w S TC f r o m C a s c a d e Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits.

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miscellaneous

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 (08-15)

28 foot Gooseneck Mix Rig: 1500 gallons water, 800 fuel, 1 Inductor cone. $6000 Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-2258561 (08-15) For Sale: All stainless steel KitchenAid 36” wall mount canopy cooktop/range hood with blower and lights, KA-KVWB606DSS. New in unopened box. Can be viewed at: http://www.kitchenaid.com/shop/[KVWB606DSS]-407418/KVWB606DSS/ Retail price: $1,499 plus taxes. Asking $1,200, or OBO, plus shipping. Extension for 9’-12’ ceiling available for $200, KA-W10272076. 478.987.2250 (tfn) 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

2012 30 foot Gooseneck Mix Rig: 1500 gallons Water,150 0 gallons Fuel, 2 inductor cones, Honda 3” pump. Many hoses. $13000. Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-225-8561 (08-15) (2)-2001 Adams field loaders: Honda GX670 engines, Rear hydraulic drop drive, Front steer 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. Tel: 409-656-5998 . 409794-2352 . Fax: 409-794-2958 (08-15)

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107 photos & maps. Over & Back - Wild Bill Callahan - Amazon (08-15) 18 foot bumper pull trailer with 1000 gallon fuel tank, $3000. Nowata, Oklahoma. Call Matt 918-225-8561 (08-15)

Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. Call 478-9872250 or visit agairupdate.com tfn

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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

$ • Youth • Elite • Softball 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

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

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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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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

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English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

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 Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com t f n

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

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

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

HELMET with slide up visor $950. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1300. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

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

Seasons DVD

$29.99 plus shipping

From Conflict Films comes this awesome documentary about aerial application. Set over the course of the four seasons, camera crews follow Australian operators and give an insight into the world of aerial application.

From Conflict Films: “Imagine a profession where flying 5 feet off the ground around tree’s and under powerlines is a daily occurrence. Highly Skilled and trained pilots fly into raging bush fires to help control the blaze.

Everyday this group of professionals quietly go about their job helping to feed and protect our nation. This is the story of aerial application and the four seasons the industry relies and revolves around.”

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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 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 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 478-3520025 Historical Video Productions. 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

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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.

(08-15) 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 305-888-4596. 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. (09-15) Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn

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

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

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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uger Auger An’s s DAn rucks Trucks Stainless steel auger systems for loading ag aircraft

operations Aerial application operation for sale.

Complete operation with 2 or 3 turbine aircraft, paved runway, modern home, pilot accommodations, certified chemical warehouse, etc. Please email blindads@ agairupdate.com w/ subject Aerial application operation or fax 478-3520025 or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (08-14) Aerial Application Business for sale. Private airport on 32 acres, currently operating a 2013 602, paved runway, office, hangar, mix shed, 2640 square foot home. Please email blindads@agairupdate.com w/ subject: Operation for sale or fax 478352-0025 or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (08-15) 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 478-3520025, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (08-15)

Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray.

Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: eaglevistas.com.

Eagle vistas LLC 772-285-5506 (12-15)

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Phone: Home: 870-972-8056 • Cell: 870-919-2317 Fax: 870-578-6145

seat wanted 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 (08-15)

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

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2612 Glenwood, Jonesboro, AR 72401 View our video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MrAugerD

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

40’ 15.649, 90’14.306

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 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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!!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.

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Full Time Chie f 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 478352-0025, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 (08-15)

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 (08-15)

A&P Mechanic needed for growing business. Super Cubs to Conquests.

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

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Pilot looking for first seat. 5200TT, 680 Turbine 80TW. Trained at Eagle Vista AG School, training focused on AG pilot career. Have Minnesota professional applicators license. Reliable, dependable and honest with a willingness to learn and be part of a successful operation. Call Cathy 507-421-3602 or email: croetzler@ gmail.com.

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C U LT I VAT I N G MISSISSIPPI Explore the History of Agricultural Aviation National Agricultural Aviation Museum

Aircraft Sales position for experienced Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits.

Call: Dick 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO tfn

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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 (08-15)

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Pilot with ag experience looking for seat and ready to work. On good terms with current company but needing work because of slow season. 2850 TT, 277 Ag, 483 TW. Good references and experience in Weatherly, 1820 Thrush, and recent turbine transition in a -45 Thrush. Call Patrick at 208-310-6763.

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Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag-Cat fuselage frame. Call 701-636-5880 ask for Jay. t fn

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

EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940902- 0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal. net tfn

Looking for qualified A&P mechanic ASAP in Arlington, GA. Position is available immediately! Call Tammy 229-7254150 06-16

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Flying should be the least of your concerns!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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