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keep turning… in this issue Volume 36 Number 10 | October 2018
12 Testing a new technology in Brazil 16 The Turbo-Cat; A perfect combination 20 AG-NAV launches AgMission 24 Blast from the past 26 Will banning neonicotinoid in Canada affect aerial applications? 28 China performs drone aerial pesticide application experiments; participants include Syngenta, Bayer and Solvay
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Sliders — a revolution? After more than forty years in the ag-aviation business, it never ceases to amaze me when a new idea becomes a reality. Of the many words that can describe ag-aviation, ingenuity would be one of those words. This month’s cover story, Sliders, is a perfect example. Just when you think that everything imaginable has been tried, developed or is in use related to treating crops with an aircraft, along comes something totally new and different. An Israeli company has teamed up with several Brazilian aerial spray analyst to test a very different concept for liquid applications. Using an Air Tractor and an Ipanema with very different airframes as test beds, these analyst have reasonably proven Sliders improve the application compared to rotary atomizers. The manufacturing company, ADAMA, has designed an arrangement of plates strategically placed forward of hydraulic CP11TT nozzles. These plates amount to wind deflectors that impact the way the spray exits the nozzles. As of yet, I have not had the opportunity to actually examine the Slider boom arrangement. However, I have known two of the Brazilian analyst for many years and their credentials are impeccable. Dr. Wellington
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Carvalho is a highly respected analyst with many years experience in spray technology. He has written several articles for AgAir Update about his work with spray application technology. The same is true of Dr. Ulisses Antuniassi. They are always featured speakers at the national Brazilian ag-aviation convention hosted by SINDAG, the Brazilian counterpart to the U.S.’s NAAA. As to whether Sliders will become the next revolution in ag-aviation is yet to be determined. I know the very first thought for many readers is, “drag”. How much do Sliders slow the aircraft and do they impact the maneuverability of the aircraft? I can’t answer that question, but I am looking into it. Evidently, not significantly, or it should have been reported. It is important to note the evaluations were done using CP-11TT nozzles and comparing them to rotary atomizers. It would have been interesting to have made comparisons with and without Sliders. However, I know the reasoning behind comparing to rotary atomizers is that in sugarcane applications in Brazil, the most popular application equipment is the rotary atomizer using very low applications rates, often less than one gallon per acre. And, based on the Sliders’ set up with the boom, using a rotary atomizer
would be difficult and violate the technology Sliders is using to reduce drift and improve deposition. In other words, a Slider and rotary atomizer do not appear to be a workable combination, thus the CP-11TT nozzle. At this point, ADAMA, is working on certification in Brazil. In Brazil, Sliders cannot simply be bolted on to an aircraft and be a legal installation. Brazil’s FAA, ANAC, must certify. In any case, it will be interesting to monitor the future of this unique way of spraying for an agricultural aircraft. Until next month, Keep turning…
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agair mail RETIRED Just a note to let you and the readers know that I am officially and finally retiring following the NAAA Convention in Reno. As of July 1st of this year I have been officially teaching, educating, and training students and adults for over 48 years. The last thirty of those years have been in the application industry. I am very appreciative of the support by the aerial industry. I have encountered many fine people and developed valuable friendships during that time. I always enjoyed the time spent at Operation S.A.F.E. flyins through the years. Thanks. Bob Wolf Professor Emeritus, Kansas State Univ. Wolf Consulting & Research LLC Mahomet, IL
Hello Bob; Amazing, 48 years! Then, I think, last June I had completed 44 years myself in agaviation. But, I don’t see me retiring within the next four years! I surely agree with you about the great folks in ag-aviation. And, it is true worldwide. AgAir Update readers and I would like to thank you for all those years of dedication to help move our industry forward. Enjoy your retirement years! However, if you get bored and would like to submit commentary to AgAir Update related to your expertise in aerial application technology, it would be most welcome. I’ve extended you a complimentary subscription of AgAir Update to “keep you in the loop”.—Bill
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WALL CALENDAR Will AgAir Update be offering a 2019 Ag Aviation wall calendar for sale? If so, what is the cost and to whom do I speak about purchasing one? I tried to look on the website, but was unable to find anything. ThanksRob Palmer Greeley, CO Evening Rob; Absolutely. A wall calendar will be included with the November or December editions, so no need to purchase one! Thanks—Graham
Thank you Sandy and Bill for mailing copies of the current AgAir Update to us. We really enjoyed the whole publication and it was so thoughtful of you to send them with the 20-year “blast from the past”. We hope you are doing well and are grateful for the opportunity to say “Hi” and thank you for all you do for aerial applicators and the industry. All our best, John and Kerry Hunt Sonita, AZ Hello Kerry and John! Great to hear from you. One of my favorite “duties” is proofreading the “20 years ago” articles. They bring back so many memories, some that I had forgotten!
Boss is really impressive. I’m actually giving advise to one of the organizations here who is responsible for the conservation of natural resources - jungles. El Ñino, drier than normal condition can make its presence anytime too in this kind of easily shifting world’s weather. There’s a sign for 2019 too. Wishing you all the very best, Pete Chititewan Devakul C. Chiang Mia, Thailand Hello Pete! I hope you are doing well. We are still going strong here. I am reading where you are busy and very successful with cloud seeding to generate rain. Great! Ginny Jones of Orange Beach, Alabama being read AgAir Update by her retired ag-pilot grandfather of Louisiana, Charles Tullos.
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Morning Mike! I read that preposterous statement by Tony Morris and I am very pleased you have taken the time to comment on it. You and I are reading from the same page. Even today’s high school student could calculate the absurdity of using an aircraft that cost in excess of ten times to own/operate than either the AT-802F or Fire Boss for approximately double the capacity. There are five words that sum it all up for this bureaucratic, firefighting cottage industry; “It is not their money!” I truly don’t know what it will take to turn the tide, except the fact SEAT aircraft, both helicopter and airplanes, in nearly all cases are a more economical and efficient means of aerial firefighting. When operated correctly, there would hardly ever be a need for the heavy iron; go figure! Never mind California is broke in more than one way. “I feel your pain” as our mentor (sic), Bill Clinton used to say. Take care, Bill Good afternoon Bill, It may seem that it is easy as the ratios you gave, but the truth is an 802 with the -67F is a true 800-gallon (775 if we don’t want any leaking out the vent) airplane. The FireBoss with full fuel is a 550-gallon airplane. The 415 has a 1600-gallon payload downloaded to 1200 gallons with full fuel. I had a dispassionate observer tell me about a VLAT dropping retardant from a very high altitude because the aircraft couldn’t get down into the canyon that they thought a SEAT would have been able to maneuver in quite successfully. So what is the net outcome of that attempt. Oh, back to your comment about “operated correctly”. Money is no object, ask my account for my tax returns. So long from the “land of fruits and nuts”, Mike Schoenau
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a new application Testing a new technology in Brazil Prof. Dr. Wellington P. Alencar de Carvalho: Universidade Federal de Lavras – UFLA. wellingt@deg.ufla.br Fernando K. Carvalho, Alisson A. B. Mota and Rodolfo G. Chechetto: Eng. Agrônomos. Pesquisadores da AgroEfetiva, Botucatu/SP. fernando@agroefetiva.com.br Prof. Dr. Ulisses R. Antuniassi: Prof. Titular do Dep.de Engenharia Rural, FCA/UNESP Campus de Botucatu/SP. ulisses@fca.unesp.br
Crop protection applications must provide for their droplets to reach the target in an uniform and precise manner. Considering this, an innovative equipment arrives at the Brazilian market, with the objective of improving application quality and mitigate the risk of drift. The Israeli-born technology
is being submitted to field tests by the ADAMA company, which is responsible for bringing the technology to Brazil and for its certification process for aerial application use. The equipment is very simple in concept. It is installed right below the wings’ trailing edge and ahead of the spray nozzles. Their “slider” shape generates an air flow that drives the droplets into the crops through down wash. In the last two years, this equipment has been evaluated by researchers who analyzed its influence in the quality of the deposition pattern and drift risk mitigation. Results found indicate there was a significant reduction in off-target droplet displacement and an improvement in spray deposition, which will result in environmentally safer aerial applications.
Metal Sliders installed on an Ipanema aircraft’s boom (initial test phase).
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The initial work consisted in getting to know the equipment, check its influence on aircraft performance and control responses and observe practical deposition results. In this phase, the first equipment to be installed in Brazil were in the state of São Paulo, on two aircraft, an Ipanema and an Air Tractor, under the guidance of engineer Capt. David Shavit, from Israel and a team made up of Prof. Wellington Carvalho (UFLA), engineer Roberson Marczak (ADAMA), captains Walter Moro and Wilson Marques, plus engineers and technicians from the ag-operation Precisão Aeroagrícola. Spray collector cards were used in this initial phase in two sugarcane crops; one in an area of “young” sugarcane (lower height) and another in ready-for-harvest sugarcane.
Metal Sliders installed on an Air Tractor aircraft’s boom (initial test phase).
The Sliders were used with CP-11TT and conic jet nozzles at 1 and 3 GPA, generating middle-sized droplets at a flight height of six feet. Results indicate the applications with Sliders reduced drift potential up to 87%, besides resulting in an increase in spray deposition at the top of the crop when compared to applications with rotary atomizers, which produced droplets
Sliders installed on an Air Tractor boom for AgroEfetiva’s research in Goiás. Photo: AgroEfetiva, 2018.
Collector cards were stapled directly on the surface of sugarcane leaves, in the upper, middle and lower part of the plants. In the sample area, they were placed on five randomly selected sugarcane plants. These three sample points are important for deposition evaluation, as the middle and upper thirds of the plant are the main targets for some applications, like sugarcane ripeners. In the middle third, deposition is needed for borer control and the lower third is important when controlling pests and diseases close to the ground, like spittlebug.
Aircraft overflying the collector string during swath width and deposition pattern evaluation during research conducted by AgroEfetiva in Goiás. Photo: AgroEfetiva, 2018.
Results found allow us to say the equipment increased the quality of the deposition pattern and reduced the risk of drift. Besides plant coverage, drift was evaluated at distances of 50, 100, 150 and 200 meters from the application area. Results found allow us to say the equipment increased the quality of the deposition pattern and reduced the risk of drift. A second phase of the research was conducted by the AgroEfetiva company, with support from researchers Fernando K. Carvalho, Rodolfo G. Chechetto and Alisson A. B. Mota, along with Botucatu’s UNESP Prof. Ulisses R. Antuniassi.
Field tests (initial test phase): visual observation of wing tip vortex reduction; without sliders top left photo and with sliders bottom right photo.).
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This work was conducted in the state of Goiás, on soybean crops using scientifically precise methods to thoroughly evaluate the deposition pattern and drift potential of the applications. Different boom setups with Sliders were evaluated, using as a comparison a standard setup with rotary atomizers.
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classified as very small. In the lower part of the crop, droplet deposition average was also higher for the applications with Sliders than for those with atomizers. AgroEfetiva also did evaluations on swath width and pattern uniformity through calibration clinics using the IFD system (Inspeção da Faixa de Deposição - Swath Pattern Inspection). This system uses a string spectrophotometer allowing for quick and precise results. Test results showed that Sliders didn’t compromise swath width or pattern uniformity.
Field tests: Deposition on spray collector cards on sugarcane.
Based on field tests conducted by Prof. Wellington P. A. de Carvalho (UFLA) and the research conducted by AgroEfetiva in Goiás, the conclusion is Sliders introduced by ADAMA are a promising option for the ag aviation industry, concerning quality and safety of applications. Test results suggest this equipment mitigates application off-target drift and improves the deposition pattern compared to the use of rotary atomizers, allowing for the use of medium-sized droplets and application rates between 1 and 3 GPA.
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Like peanut butter and jelly, the Ag-Cat and Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine are the perfect combination! Today, it seems so logical to put a PT6A engine on the front of any aircraft, especially a proven workhorse like an Ag-Cat. In the mid 1970s, Fred Frakes was a trailblazer. Frakes Aviation in Texas designed and applied for an FAA for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) partnering the pair together. The pairing became official on April 8, 1977 with the issuing of STC #SA2444SW. The STC approved the installation of several models of PWC PT6A engines to Grumman Ag-Cat models G-164A, B and C.
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William Cardiff and Fred Frakes - Cardiff formed partnerships with Frakes Aviation of Cleburne Texas, Pratt and Whitney of Canada and Grumman Aircraft Company of Elmira, NY to develop the first gas turbine-engine crop duster in the United States. Each company helped complete the project. Frakes Aviation contributed design and installation of the aircraft modifications. Pratt and Whitney donated the engine for the test aircraft and supplied engine data. Grumman gave the flight parameter data for the aircraft. The airplane used to test the engine was furnished by Air Rice Inc., a family owned cropdusting business. —source Houston Chronicle 2006.
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Bill Hatfield and his original Turbo-Cat that is still flying. Photo credit Ann Hatfield Grahek
support. Fred Frakes definitely knew what he was doing developing the Turbo-Cat. With the PWC PT6A engine, the Turbo-Cat achieved a number of firsts in agricultural aviation; it was the first turboprop agricultural bi-plane in the world and the first turboprop
Today, the decision use a turboprop engine on an ag-aircraft is logical, but in the late 1970s the installation of the new PT6A turboprop was a bit of a gamble. Bill Hatfield (always an industry leader in ag aviation technological advancements), owner of Hatfield Spraying Service Inc. in Michigan, decided to go for it! He purchased the #3 kit produced by Frakes Aviation and installed it the winter of 1977 to be ready for blueberry season in 1978. He wasn’t alone with his belief that turbine power was the future of ag-aviation. At the same time on the other side of the United States, Jones Flying Service commissioned two more Turbo-Cats to be delivered to their base in California. Forty years later, both operations still utilize the Turbo-Cat in their daily ag-aviation operations! Fast forward to 2011, Fred Frakes’ son Joe reached out to Bill Hatfield (who had become a leader in turbine power conversion packages as founder of Turbine Conversion, Ltd with his PWC and Walters/GE conversion kits)
about making TCL the new home of the Turbo-Cat STC. Bill did not hesitate. He knew the Turbo-Cat was still relevant to ag aviation. In June 2012, STC SA2444SW officially became part of the TCL portfolio of 30 STCs. In 2014, TCL received STC approval for the Turbo-Cat in Canada. The Turbo-Cat is one of TCL’s most produced conversion kits.
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the short, rough, narrow muddy airstrips, or the temperatures that ranged from 50°F to 105°F and hauled at times loads in excess of 3,250 pounds in her hopper. The TurboCat requires a take-off run of only 300 1,600 feet with a full load of 500 gallons. The landing distance is only about 250 feet, thanks to the three-blade Hartzell prop The Turbo-Cat established an unparalleled record of fuel economy, reliability, smoothness and overall performance that will stand for years as a major advance in ag-aviation technology and safety.”
The Turbo-Cat conversion kit from TCL is still the same great kit produced by Frakes Aviation with a few minor improvements and includes everything from the firewall forward; new Hartzell 3-blade propeller, fiberglass cowling set with Easy Access ¼ turn system, new Electronics International Glass MVP-50T engine monitoring system for the cockpit, RAM air system, batteries and elevator servo. TCL is an authorized PWC distributor for -34 and -15 engines and offers complete kits with engines or you can source your own engine. Many models of PT6A engines are included in the STC; -34, 34AG, -15AG, -20A, or -28 on all models, -41, -41AG or -42 for C models. You can install a kit yourself at your airport or it can be installed at one of TCL’s experienced installation centers.
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What’s next for the TurboCat? As always at TCL there is something in the works and the Turbo-Cat is no exception. TCL’s goal is to give customers the options they need. Soon the PWC PT6A-42 will be approved for installation on the Fat Cat and also more options in propellers will be available. The future is bright for the Turbo-Cat and we can’t wait to see where it lands in the next 30 years!
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AG-NAV launches AgMission by Lai Nguyen, P.Eng
With the goal to use the latest technology to serve ag applicators, this year 2018 AG-NAV is proud to introduce new software called AgMission. This is a web app created by AG-NAV to help ag applicators and all those involved in a spray mission contribute and share information from preflight planning to post flight data analysis. The web app AgMission is installed and runs in a separate cloud-based, dedicated server in New Jersey, USA to guarantee 99% up time for users around the world to do work at all times. As an ag applicator, AgMission can be used to create spray missions or jobs for yourself or pilots. If you are a farmer or client, you can run AgMission to view flight plans that applicators made and make sure the right material and dosage was used, the application date is correct and more importantly, the spray areas or boundaries are precise. If you are an agricultural material supplier, you can create a product library in AgMission with product names, recommended dosages and other information for application. If you are a pilot, you don’t have to go to the office to receive work orders because you can view the jobs assigned for today’s flights, check notes for jobs and download jobs to the guidance system in aircraft.
How about GIS personnel, officers or application inspectors? You’re not outside the group because you can run AgMission to view where spraying was done and download the flight data to your computer for further analysis and/or display in your software. In general, the major functions of AgMission are: 1. Create Jobs: When receiving a job from a client, an ag applicator can make a plan for the mission by creating a new job. Job information such as Client Name, Pilot Name, Spray Product, Application Rate, Location and Job Name will be used in the AGNAV guidance system for Pilot Info. The pilot no longer has to enter the information for each job. 2. GeoCode is used to locate fields on the background map by using Lat/Lon coordinates or a physical address entered for fields. With satellite images, it’s very easy to create spray zones, exclusion zones, buffer zones and place marks for obstacles and loading zones. If each spray zone will be sprayed at different application rates, a variable rate file can be created for the rate prescription used in the AG-NAV guidance system.
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There are many other functions you can do in AgMission; for example, viewing spray areas and jobs data done in the past, uploading shape files and Google Earth files for spray areas and exclusion zones. AG-NAV will continue improving the software with new functions in response to your needs and new requirements. As always, we are open to your suggestions. Our innovation starts with your ideas. AgMission can run on a personal computer and laptop running Windows, tablets and mobile devices running Android or iOS. To register for an AgMission account, please go to https://www.agnav.com/software/ag-nav-
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Editor’s note: The following is an “interaction” that I had with the FAA 43 years ago when I was a second-year ag-pilot at the young age of 22. I don’t recall ever getting a response from the FAA to my explanation letter. Evidently, they must have figured I was a lost cause. I can only imagine sending today’s FAA such an explanation. Yes, this really happened! Be sure to read to the end.
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May 12, 1975 SO-GAD0-8 —Aircraft Incident Involving Rockwell Commander S2R, N4196X at Bradenton, Florida on May 3, 1975
From: William Morris Lavender, Jr. To: FAA, Clearwater Subj: Rockwell Thrush Incident
Mr. William Morris Lavender, Jr. Post Office Box 881 Ft. Valley, Georgia 31030
The incident occurred on May 3, 1975 at 10:00 a.m. I had just finished spraying 10 acres of corn and was in the process of landing the Thrush when the incident occurred.
In order for us to make the necessary report regarding this incident, we will require a statement from you containing your account of the incident and the circumstances surrounding it.
The day before, I landed on a narrow field road on the farm I would be spraying. This was to save having to ferry 8 to 10 trips of 40 miles round trip per trip. On the first landing the day before, I noticed that the road was a little slippery on the edges but thought maybe it would be alright. Unfortunately, the corn fields surrounding the road were continually being flooded during the night so the muddy sides did not get any dryer.
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For your convenience we have enclosed a pilot information sheet, SO Form #8020-2, and a self-addressed envelope. Please complete the pilot information sheet and return it with your statement to this office in the provided envelope, within five days of receipt of this letter. Also please complete and return the NTSB Form 6120.4.2 which is also enclosed. Your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated. B.G. PHILLIPS General Operations Inspector
On the day of the incident I approached the east-west road heading into the wind landing to the west. The full flap landing was normal until the aircraft had slowed to about 30 mph. The left main gear slipped in the mud, dropping into the two-foot irrigation ditch. There was not enough road left for a go around at that airspeed, especially once the Thrush went to sliding. I estimate that the Thrush is 45 ft. wide and the wing brushed the corn on the landing so the distance between the corn fields were probably less than 50 ft. Naturally,
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Should you need anymore information on the Thrush you may contact the owner - Mr., Thomas Stancil, Jr., % Stancils Flying Service, Merritt, N.C. Sincerely, William M. Lavender, Jr., Bill, Thanks for sharing. Wow!!! I was almost 3 years old when this occurred. I actually looked into our current database and was unable to locate any record of this Incident, which isn’t surprising considering the amount of time that has passed and how we have went to all digital. The aircraft is actually still in-service being operated by Donald’s Flying Service Inc. out of Pantego, NC. and was only a year old when this happened. Back in those days I am sure these types of events happened quite often. I have a lot of respect for our country’s ag-operators...the backbone of aviation. Good read...thanks for sharing.
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Will banning neonicotinoid in Canada affect aerial applications? Canada has more than 20 million acres of canola and neonicotinoid insecticides are coated on nearly every seed before they go in the ground.
Agency has found that these substances are being measured at levels that are harmful to aquatic insects,” Health Canada said this morning.
That practice may soon end because Health Canada has proposed to ban all outdoor uses of neonicotinoids – including seed treatments on canola.
“These aquatic insects, which are a source of food for fish, birds and other animals, are an important part of the ecosystem. Based on these findings, Health Canada is proposing to phase out all outdoor agricultural and turf uses for clothianidin, and all outdoor agricultural and ornamental uses for thiamethoxam in the next three to five years.”
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The proposed phase-out will happen over three to five years. The decision is a proposal and will be subject to a 90 day consultation period, in which interested parties and industry reps can comment. If Health Canada does proceed with the phase-out, Canada would become the first country in the world to ban neonicotinoid insecticides because of a risk to aquatic insects. Health Canada scientists say that neonicotinoids are moving from agricultural land and accumulating in ponds, creeks and other water bodies at unacceptably high concentrations. The phase-out applies to seed treatments on canola, corn, soybeans and other crops.
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“The alternative pesticides are registered; therefore they have undergone a thorough risk assessment by the agency,” said Scott Kirby, director general of the environmental assessment directorate at the PMRA. “We don’t do a comparative risk assessment of alternative chemistries. If they are registered they are considered (acceptable) to use.” The decision means that all three of the major neonicotinoid insecticides could soon be banned in Canada. In the fall of 2016, Health Canada recommended a phase-out of imidacloprid, a Bayer product. It is used as a seed treatment on wheat and used extensively on fruit and vegetable crops in Ontario. Source: AgroNews
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The 2018–2019 PAASS season marks the 21st year of the PAASS Program reaching out to agricultural aviators and operators throughout the country. The two main goals of the PAASS Program are to reduce the number of agricultural aviation accidents and reduce the number of drift incidents. Over its 20-year-plus history, PAASS has been very successful at achieving both goals. Agricultural aviation accident rates have decreased from 9.50 accidents to 7.37 accidents per 100,000 ag hours flown since the PAASS Program first hit the stage in 1998. This is a 22.4 percent reduction in the number of ag aviation accidents since the beginning of PAASS. Data from two surveys, taken before and after the PAASS Program launched, show a 25.8 percent reduction in the number of drift complaints. These numbers show PAASS has been greatly successful in reducing accidents and drift incidents. This season the PAASS Program will once again consist of four modules. The Human Factors module is directed at achieving the first of the two primary goals of PAASS: reducing agricultural aviation accidents. The Environmental Professionalism module is focused on the second major of goal of PAASS, reducing drift incidents. The title was changed to Environmental Professionalism a few years ago to reflect the fact that while the main goal is to reduce drift, the overarching theme is that the aerial application industry recognizes its duty to protect the environment while simultaneously providing the services their grower customers rely on them for. In addition to the Human Factors and Environmental Professionalism modules,
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PAASS consists of the Airfield Watch and Hangar Ag Flying modules. The Airfield Watch module was added after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The goal of this module is to demonstrate how to properly secure an aerial application operation, and to serve as an annual reminder as to the importance of doing so. The Hangar Ag Flying module provides a review of the past season’s accidents as well as any other topics of interest that were not covered in the other modules.
operations use computers to handle financial transactions, order chemicals and fuel, and create work orders for the aircraft. GPS technology allows for the transfer of data in flight and tracking of the aircraft. A breach of any of these operations could result in a loss of money or the theft of materials.
The PAASS Program is shaped by the PAASS Program Development Committee (PDC). This committee, part of NAAREF, meets three times a year, at the spring and fall NAAA board meetings and at the annual Ag Aviation Expo. The PDC discusses current trends in the aerial application industry, including accidents and drift incidents. The committee decides on what the content will be for the PAASS Program and how to best go about covering the selected content. The 2018–2019 PAASS Program will delve into the following topics.
This session will review the basics of cybersecurity and provide the audience with some general guidelines they should follow. One of the most important things to do is keep software and operating systems up to date so that the latest security patches are being used. Many hacking attempts involve the victim themselves, with the hackers gaining entry through email phishing attempts. To prevent this, the session will cover dealing with suspicious emails. The widespread use of smartphones and other mobile devices for a myriad of tasks that used to be conducted by a computer means that protecting these devices is also important for a cybersecurity strategy. Finally, the module will touch on the basics of security when setting up a network.
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In the Airfield Watch module, PAASS attendees will learn the basics of cybersecurity. While this topic may seem like it doesn’t relate to ensuring aerial application operations are secure, cybersecurity has become an important issue for everyone who uses a computer or mobile device, and the agricultural aviation industry is no exception. Aerial application
Over the previous 20 PAASS seasons, the Human Factors module has often focused on accident prevention. For the ’18–19 Human Factors module, a slightly different approach will be taken. We will examine what to do in the event of an accident. The module will concentrate on controllability of the aircraft in the event there is an accident or mechanical
To help pilots think about how to handle these situations, real-life stories from pilots who have experienced collisions with obstacles or an inflight mechanical failure will be used. PAASS participants will hear the story from the pilots themselves about what happened, how they handled the situation, and what was the cause of the incident. Participants will also be given an opportunity for discussion about how each incident was handled and what lessons can be learned. The focus of the module will be on the importance of considering how to handle different in-flight emergencies ahead of the actual event. Participants will be encouraged to consider things like landing at an alternative airstrip better suited to handle their situation and whether they should dump their load. Also covered will be the need to practice flying the aircraft using alternative methods, such as using the elevator trim tab in the event of elevator loss of control, should such an emergency occur. The goal is to have agricultural pilots think ahead as much as possible about how they would handle an inflight emergency.
set up and operated. The gate opening must be uniform across the entire width of the gate to ensure an even flow of material into the spreader. Hydraulic gates and adaptations used to apply products at low rates will be covered in the portion on gates as well. Other topics will include how to properly mount a spreader and how to adjust the fins based on pattern testing at an Operation S.A.F.E. flyin to ensure a uniform pattern. Finally, the PAASS presenters will discuss the importance of keeping the airflow into the spreader clean and give examples of how to accomplish this.
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This module will include an analysis of ag accidents that occurred during the 2018 application season. Studying these accidents enables attendees to learn from other pilots’ experiences and increase flying safety. During the 2017 season, we lost several pilots to weather-related incidents. To prevent future accidents caused by flying into instrument weather conditions (IMC), avoidance of low-level flying in foggy conditions will be discussed.
Two things all agricultural pilots need to be able to safely do is dump a load in an emergency and land with a fully loaded aircraft. How to accomplish these actions and how to train for them will be covered. Other topics will include a PAASS presenter’s thoughts on how ADS-B has improved his safety and an update on the FieldWatch website, which allows growers of sensitive crops and bee keepers to share their locations with pesticide applicators. Finally, we’ll review the best and worst from social media posts that relate to agricultural aviation in an effort to be sure our industry is putting the best possible professional image forward to the public, or what could easily become public. NAAREF, PDC and the PAASS presenters are excited about presenting the 2018–2019 PAASS Program and interacting with fellow agricultural aviators. To make sure you don’t miss PAASS this season, visit AgAviation.org and check the calendar of events to find dates and locations of state and regional meetings where you can catch the PAASS Program.
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In another deviation from the norm, the ’18–19 Environmental Professionalism module will cover the proper setup for dry application equipment. While this module has historically dealt with liquid applications, this season dry equipment is the focus because agricultural aircraft apply a variety of dry products, including fertilizers, pesticides and seeds. Keeping these products on-target with a uniform, effective application is just as critical as it is for liquid applications. To make accurate dry applications, there are two main areas on which to focus: adjustments to create an even flow of material into the spreader and adjustments to create a uniform spread pattern from the spreader. Both adjustments must be done correctly for an overall accurate and uniform dry application.
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Why should I care about OSA?
Untreated OSA increases the risk of hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and premature death. It is associated with chronic fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, problems with memory and concentration, and mood changes.
What should I do if I suspect I have OSA?
First you should discuss your symptoms with your primary care physician or your Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). He or she may then refer you for sleep studies to confirm the diagnosis, and start you on treatment if necessary. AMEs currently perform an OSA risk screening for all airmen at the time of their exam.
Can I get a medical certificate with OSA?
Yes. Once you are adequately treated and your symptoms have gone away, you can receive a special issuance. If your AME finds you are at significant risk for OSA, he or she can still issue you a medical certificate while you undergo diagnostic testing and initiate treatment. Renewal of your special issuance will require that you remain without symptoms, and that you give your AME a current assessment from your treating physician, along with a compliance printout from your
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There are numerous methods to treat OSA. One of the best ways is to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle including increasing physical activity and developing heathy sleeping habits. The first-choice treatment is a CPAP machine. The CPAP machine provides pressurized air through a mask to aid in breathing during sleep. In some individuals, oral appliances or simply a change in sleeping position may be sufficient. Depending on the severity of your OSA and your response to other treatment forms, surgery may be necessary. A newer treatment is a hypoglossal nerve stimulator. There are several possible procedures so be sure to discuss your options with your doctor. Penny Giovanetti, D.O., received a bachelor’s degree from Stanford, a master’s in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine from the University of Iowa and doctorate from Des Moines University. She completed a 27-year career as an Air Force flight surgeon. She is board certified in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine and physical medicine/rehabilitation. She is also a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association and a private pilot.
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LELAND, IL — Most of the high time ag pilots of today did not go to ag school! When the commercial pilots of the 1970s came along and entered the ag aviation business there weren’t many ag schools to choose from. Even for those that were, the aircraft weren’t representative of the ag aircraft in use during that time. An even older generation of ag pilots, the ones who are retired or about to, had an edge on today’s ag pilot. There were fewer ag schools in the 1950s and 1960s. However, there usually was a Stearman or a Cub available that could be used to train the aspiring ag pilot. These were the very aircraft that were converted to ag planes. This aircraft similarity made the transition to ag flying somewhat easier, if you don’t figure the problems that went along with applying dust from an underpowered Cub.
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You can’t miss Harold’s Flying Service once you are heading in the right direction on the right highway. The mural serves as a sign and is almost life size, lacking only a couple of feet!
Times have changed. The aircraft manufacturers have built dual cockpit aircraft. The only problem is these dual cockpit aircraft are not primarily designed for training purposes. They are much too sophisticated for a beginning ag pilot.
The gang at Harold’s Flying Service, including two students; (L-R) Harold Miller, Marie Perdun, student Lee Dunn, mechanic Jerry Shaw and student Brad Bittleston.
The problem of dual training in an ag aircraft has been addressed. Approximately 50 miles southwest of Chicago in the small rural town of Leland, Illinois is a grass strip 300 feet wide and 2,700 feet long; plenty of room for an aspiring ag pilot trainee. This private strip is owned and operated by Harold Miller of Harold’s Flying Service and is the home for one of the world’s finest ag aviation schools.
This is the two-holer Pawnee. Fully dual control and SATLOC equipped. The student’s first 25 hours are flown in this aircraft.
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Then, along came the powerful, for that day, radial engine Ag Cats, Thrushes and Air Tractors. The training aircraft remained Cubs and Stearmans for the most part. The industry lost a few green pilots. It was a tough transition.
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At Harold’s Flying Service (HFS), the school uses a dual cockpit Pawnee and a dual cockpit Ag Cat for its training purposes, along with a standard Pawnee and a pair of Ag Cats, 450 hp and 600 hp. The school even has a dual cockpit turbine powered AT-503. But, don’t plan on getting checked-out in it if you are new to the game of ag aviation. The AT-
503 is reserved for spraying jobs and turbine transition training for experienced pilots. However, most likely, as a student at HFS, you will experience the thrill of riding in the AT503 during spraying operations, familiarizing you with how a pro does the job. Harold Miller is that pro. He’s been in the
ag aviation business for more than 38 years. Beginning in 1961, barely old enough to posses a commercial license, Harold began his spraying career working for Bob Mueller in South Haven, Michigan. He flew for Bob the next five years and continued to operate in Michigan until 1972. In 1970 Harold and Herbert Hoster needed a two-place ag plane to train pilots. They built one from a 150 hp Pawnee. Agricare of Canada used their twoplace as a model to build one for their training purposes. Later, Harold and Herbert sold their Pawnee to a school in Slayton, Texas. In 1972 Harold moved to Illinois and formed Harold’s Helicopter Service. After learning all he needed to know about helicopters, he got out of the helicopter business and formed Harold’s Flying Service utilizing fixed-wing aircraft.
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Harold opened his ag aviation school in 1990 training six students in a 125 hp J-3 Cub and a 450 hp Stearman. The second year he trained another 14 students. Harold bought Agricare’s dual cockpit 235 hp Pawnee. Through Jim Mills of Turbines, Inc., Harold also bought
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The first flight away from the airstrip Harold rides with the student demonstrating how to work around obstructions. Next the student begins working the Pawnee with a load, beginning with 25 gallons and working up to 125 gallons in 25-gallon increments. The flying with a load includes dumping procedures.
Cat is used for hauling the loads of water and practicing the dumping procedures. All of HFS’s training aircraft are equipped with SATLOC GPS units. Training includes programing and operating the unit. By the time the student has dumped his last 200-gallon load and flown his last A-B line at HFS, he has logged 50 hours of ag time.
On average, HFS graduates 15-20 pilots a year. HFS has a limited enrollment policy, training only two pilots a month. As a matter of fact, Harold is very selective about who After Harold is satisfied with the student’s he will allow to enroll at HFS. The applicant ability to handle the Pawnee with a load, must have a commercial license, preferably the student moves up to the dual cockpit Ag The HFS ground school is an intensive 200 with 500-600 hours and an instrument Cat. The previous training procedures are plus hours. It consist of video viewing, 50 ticket. The student is required to come duplicated in the Ag Cat. The 600 hp Ag hours in the SATLOC simulator and testing. from an agricultural and/or AgAir Update | Repair & Overhaul Ad Thrush | Junior Page 6.54”w x 8.36”h aviation background. HFS offers only ag aviation training, no general aviation training. Harold holds concerns that the general aviation student may try to emulate the ag student, which can only lead to problems. Often students ask how important is it to have tail wheel time before coming to the school. Harold says this is not a factor, “It is more important to be able to fly at commercial pilot standards.”
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Harold Miller is that pro. He’s been in the ag aviation business for more than 38 years. Using the two-place Pawnees and the two-place Ag Cat, HFS offers an ag aviation school that introduces the pilot to the most probable aircraft that he will spend his first season flying. The school offers extensive time in these aircraft, 50 hours total. The student starts out in the two-place Pawnee for three-five hours of dual instruction. Then he flies solo in the Pawnee for the next five-ten hours becoming familiar with the aircraft. After that, the student receives more dual practicing spray runs, working the sod airstrip like a field.
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The student is given a manual that will become a valuable resource not only during ground school sessions, but after graduation as well. The ag pilot course at HFS lasts from four to six weeks. During that time, HFS provides lodging for the students. The school also pays for the student’s first year’s dues to the NAAA. Because Harold limits school enrollment to two students per month, a start date should be planned well in advance. With a $500 deposit, this date can be set. The balance of $9,000 is required when the student
Harold’s Flying Service utilizes the SATLOC simulator for GPS ground training. All of HFS’s aircraft have SATLOC units. Training while AgAir Update was visiting were students, (seated) Brad Bittleston of Buttonwillow, CA, son of Alan Bittleston owner of Vince Crop Dusters and Lee Dunn from East Prairie, MO. Lee plans to buy an ag plane and go to work for Terry Jackson in East Prairie.
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Cracking combustion case welds This newsletter is published to assist operators with the latest information on Airworthiness Directives, Alert Service Bulletins and technical tips. Category 1 Service Bulletins that address safety issues must be complied with. Typically, they require urgent action and are often, but not always, referred to by an FAA Airworthiness Directive. Category 1 may be issued as an ALERT Service bulletin when immediate action is required. Refer to each individual Category 1 safety service bulletin for compliance requirements. Honeywell has issued multiple bulletins for specific TPE331 engine configurations that affects the engine’s plenum as follows: S/B 72-2218, S/B 72-2228, S/B 2230, S/B 2235, S/B 72-2244 and S/B 72-2232.
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“If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead” (James 2:15-17). Saying Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior doesn’t necessarily prove a thing, words can be cheap; your faith should have actions that corresponds to what you’re declaring. Helping the poor and needy has always been the custom of God’s people. “He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given” (Proverbs 19:17). “Examine
“But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’ Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works” (James 2:18). True biblical faith will go the extra mile to help other people (Matthew 5:41-42). Just saying that we have saving faith in Jesus Christ while ignoring the needs of other people goes against true biblical faith. Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” True biblical faith is not selfish, but considers the needs of other people (Philippians 2:1-4). “You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?” (James 2:1920). I’ve heard people say they believe in a higher power, or they believe in “a” God. But that only proves they’re not a fool (Psalm 14:1), it doesn’t prove anything about their faith! The demons know Jesus Christ is the Son of
God, and they will end up in the lake of fire (Matthew 8:28-34). Just saying Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior, with no commitment to live your life to please God, demonstrates that your faith is not true biblical faith! True faith produces works that pleases God. “Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, ‘Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. And he was called the friend of God. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only’” (James 2:21-24). “Justified” means to be right with God. Abraham demonstrated his faith when he obeyed God’s orders to sacrifice his son (Genesis 22:1-15). Abraham believed that God would raise Isaac from the dead even if he sacrificed him (Hebrews 11:17-19). “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness’” (Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:3). Abraham is the example of true, living, and active faith for every believer in Jesus Christ. Abraham’s faith wasn’t perfect, he made some mistakes just like we all do; but
the overall direction of Abraham’s life was a strong faith in God that was demonstrated by his lifestyle. “Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?” (James 2:25). Rahab was saved by faith just like Abraham! Abraham was the father of the Jews, and Rahab was a Gentle. Abraham was a man who had divine guidance, and was a leader at the top of the social order. Rahab was a woman, total pagan, a prostitute, and had only indirect revelation about God. Both Abraham and Rahab are in the genealogy of Jesus Christ and listed in the heroes of faith (Matthew 1:2, 5; Hebrews 11:17-19, 31). Rahab’s lie was a sin and unnecessary from our human perspective—but we don’t know her heart, but God did! Rahab put her life on the line when she helped the spies. God knows our every thought and motive. God says, “My ways are higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8-9). “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26). Does going to church, studying the
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We see a number of cases where the AME could have issued the medical certificate, but unnecessarily deferred it to the FAA. We also see cases where the AME could have been very helpful with obtaining the correct medical documentation but was not. This means delays for you and more work for the FAA. It’s a lose-lose situation. There are two ways to prevent this situation.
to forward it to Oklahoma City. This saves time for you and can allow the FAA to be more efficient in working your case and coming to a certification decision. I hope that these tips can help you have a better experience during your next exam. Dr. Michael Berry received an M.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and an M.S. in Preventive Medicine from Ohio State University. He is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Aerospace Medicine. He served as an FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner and Vice-President of Preventive and Aerospace Medicine Consultants for 25 years before joining the FAA. He also served as both a U.S. Air Force and NASA flight surgeon.
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If you are in generally good health, start building a relationship with an AME who is familiar with current FAA policy, willing to spend the time necessary, and can provide you with the best possible certification experience. One organization that can help locate these AMEs is the Civil Aviation Medical Association (CAMA). CAMA is a professional organization for FAA AMEs across the world. They can recommend member AMEs in your area. AMEs who are CAMA members are more likely to be up to speed on the latest FAA policies and aerospace medicine advances. You can find them at http://civilavmed.org.
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Do you have a specific medical issue that either is, or could be, a future hindrance to your medical certification? If so, your RFS could also be very helpful. RFSs know which AMEs in your region are most current in the special issuance process for a given condition. Even if you don’t currently have a problem, it can be good to work with someone who may be able to help you avoid problems with certification. Call the Regional Flight Surgeon’s office; they should be able to help.
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time away from their primary focus. This arrangement works when you are in generally good health. But should you encounter a challenge in your certification, this AME may not be as up to date in the latest FAA policy, or willing to spend the time required to work your specific case, all of which could result in your medical certificate being deferred or denied unnecessarily.
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NTSB Identification: CEN18LA321 Date: 08/06/2018 Location: Sedalia, MO Aircraft: Cessna A188 Injuries: Serious
The pilot reported that, during an aerial application flight, he observed a power transmission wire with no obstructions underneath. He added that he turned around to enter the spray field under the wire, where he observed one wire sagging lower than the other wires. While flying under the power transmission wire, he encountered turbulence, and decided to lower the nose to prevent being pushed into the wire. The tail went up and struck the power transmission wire. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.
A Cessna A188B experienced a total loss of engine power and impacted powerlines and terrain during an aerial application about 10 miles north of Sedalia, Missouri. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and post-crash fire. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight that was not operating on a flight plan.
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later. The pilot exited the helicopter, but then reached in to close the throttle and turn the fuel valve off. He retrieved his mobile telephone and then moved away from the helicopter. The pilot estimated that from the time he climbed the helicopter until the accident was about 10 to 15 seconds.
The flight was a “rinse load” intended to clean the chemical hopper with a load of water. According to the pilot, he took off from the loading spot located on the southwest side of the field, with 60 gallons of clean water and about 25 gallons of fuel. He sprayed a portion of the north end of the field for about 3 to 4 seconds, turned off the spray, and proceeded to the east end of the field. He entered the field at a speed of about 50 to 55 mph and sprayed. He then turned off spray, and climbed to gain some altitude. When the helicopter was approximately midfield, at a speed of about 50 mph and “about power pole height,” the pilot applied left tail rotor pedal and slightly lowered the collective control, in order to assist him in looking to his left to view his spray pattern. “Immediately after” those control inputs, the helicopter yawed quickly to the left, and began “shaking.” The pilot pulled up on the collective control and applied right pedal to stop the left yaw. The helicopter continued to “shudder,” and the pilot noticed that the helicopter was at a low airspeed and descending. He attempted to regain airspeed, and when the helicopter was about 5 to 10 ft above the ground, he attempted to level the helicopter in pitch before the skids contacted the ground. About that time the pilot observed that the torque gauge was reading about 108 to 110%.
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NTSB Identification: CEN18LA332 Date: 08/15/2018 Location: Westbrook, MN Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER S2R Injuries: Minor On August 15, 2018, about 1145 central daylight time, an Aero Commander S2R was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff from runway 9 (2,250 ft by 60 ft, turf) at the Rolling Hills Airport (3MN4), Westbrook, Minnesota. The operator stated that the airplane did not climb as expected after takeoff and it impacted a corn field immediately east of the runway. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The local flight was not operated on a flight plan and was originating at the time of the accident.
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NTSB Identification: CEN18FA339 Date: 08/18/2018 Location: Bronson, MI Aircraft: Air Tractor AT502 Injuries: Fatal An Air Tractor 502B was destroyed when it impacted terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight near Bronson, Michigan. The pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight. A witness who was located about 0.4 miles and 150 degrees from the accident site reported seeing the accident. He stated that the airplane was making turns near his location in conjunction with spraying operations in a nearby field. The witness stated that he saw the airplane complete a spray pass to the east and then pulled up into a near vertical attitude, after which, the airplane then became inverted.The airplane then descended straight down and was starting to pull up when it hit the ground. The airplane came to rest upright in a soybean field facing about 340 degrees. The wings, fuselage, tail, and all control surfaces were present at the accident site in their normal locations. The forward fuselage and the leading edges of both wings exhibited aft and upward crushing indicative of a nose low impact with the ground. Both main landing gear hand been torn from the fuselage and were found beneath the wreckage. The wing remained in one piece with the flaps and ailerons still attached. The fuselage was predominately intact with the previously
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noted crushing damage to the forward fuselage. The tail surfaces were located in their correct positions. The vertical stabilizer was still attached to the fuselage and the rudder was attached by the lower 2 hinges. The upper half or the rudder was bent to the left about 90 degrees. The left and right horizontal stabilizers were partially separated from the fuselage at the spar attachments. The elevators remained attached to the stabilizers. The airplane’s control system was examined. Continuity of the elevator control system was verified from the control stick in the cockpit aft to the elevator control surfaces. The rudder control cables were found to be intact from each of the rudder pedals in the cockpit aft to the rudder control surface. The aileron controls were examined and the mixing system for the drooping aileron system incurred impact damage and several of the control pushrods housed in the lower fuselage exhibited bending due to impact; however, no preimpact anomalies with regard to the aileron control system was observed. Measurement of the flap actuator corresponded to about 5 degrees of flap deflection. The airplane’s engine was a PWC model PT6A-34AG turboprop engine, turning a three blade propeller. The engine was broken in half at the “F” flange. The exposed broke shaft revealed fracture surfaces with 45° shear lips indicative of overload failure. One propeller blade was visible above the ground and remained attached to the hub. The remaining two blades were found buried beneath the engine. One of the buried blades remained attached to the hub while the other was separated. The separated blade showed chordwise scratching and a deep gouge in the leading edge a portion of the blade tip was separated.
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NTSB Identification: CEN18LA350 Date: 08/22/2018 Location: Atchison, KS Aircraft: Cessna A188 Injuries: None
The pilot reported to the FAA inspector that he topped off with fuel in the morning and had flown two previous loads. Then during takeoff on the third flight, the engine lost power. He added that the engine continued to rotate, but there wasn’t any power. He had too much speed to stop on the runway and continued about a quarter mile into a pasture, before coming to a stop. The inspector noted substantial damage to the fuselage and no obvious problems with the engine. The airplane was retained for further examination.
A Cessna 188 airplane impacted terrain after a loss of engine power departing the Amelia Earhart Airport (K59), Atchison, Kansas. The pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged
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NTSB Identification: CEN18LA356 Date: 08/29/2018 Location: Partridge, KS Aircraft: Air Tractor AT 301 Injuries: None An Air Tractor AT-301 airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Partridge, Kansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight was not operated on a flight plan. The pilot reported that he had been flying for about 1 hour and was returning to the airport when the engine lost power. The airplane was about 1,000 ft above ground level (agl). He noted that the engine regained power momentarily twice – for 2 or 3 seconds each time – when he used the manual fuel “wobble” pump. However, the airplane continued to lose altitude and he abandoned further restart attempts to focus on a forced landing. He had planned to land on a road, but was unable to get lined up with the remaining altitude. The airplane stalled about 20 ft agl, contacted the road, and bounced, before coming to rest in an adjacent agricultural field. The airplane sustained damage to the left wing.
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China performs drone aerial pesticide application experiments; participants include Syngenta, Bayer and Solvay In order to regulate the operation of aerial pesticide application and enhance the effect of crop protection products, from June to August 2018, the China National Agro-Tech Extension and Service Center has allied with various aerial crop protection-oriented business entities to conduct a series of aerial pesticide application experiments in the rice and corn demonstration areas for the control of insect pests and diseases. The performing of the experiments was announced by China Aerial Crop Protection Innovation Alliance to agricultural drone manufacturers, pesticide and adjuvant production enterprises, such that these business enterprises could make their choices in terms of crops and locations for
experimentation. Trials are being conducted on 500Mu of cropland, using different technical specs of agricultural drones, matching different pesticide formulations and adjuvants so as to determine optimized combinations.
The joint experimentation saw the participation of research institutions such as the Institute of Plant Protection of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, South China Agricultural University and China Aerial Crop Protection Innovation Alliance; agricultural drone manufacturers such as Anyang Quanfeng, Shenzhen Gaoke Xinnong, Beijing TT Aviation Technology, Guangzhou XAG, Beijing Viga and Shenzhen DJI; pesticide enterprises including Hebei Veyong, Syngenta, Bayer, FMC, Jiangmen Crop Protection, Guilin Jiqi, Nanjing Scienx, Guangxi Tianyuan, Anyang Quanfeng Biological and Jiangsu Rotam; and adjuvant producers including Beijing Grand AgroChem, Hebei Mingshun, Anyang Quanfeng, Guangxi Tianyuan, Bayer, Momentive Agriculture, Guilin Jiqi and Solvay.– Source: AgroNews
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Smooth turns We spend a lot of time talking about turns. Fast turns, slow turns, wide, narrow, low and high. We discuss in depth what a safe turn is and scold anyone who mentions the term “hammerhead”. As ag pilots, we spend an awful lot of time with one wing up and the other down. Mastering good, safe, efficient turns is something every one of us strive for. I get to work with some of the best pilots in the industry. Pilots who had this crop dusting thing figured out a long time ago. I am always amazed at how smooth these guys fly. You can tell a guy knows his stuff when he guides his airplane throughout an application evolution and his flight path looks like it was orchestrated by a symphony conductor. Turns that are smooth as butter. Passes that are nice and even across the field with a couple of easy swipes across the ends. Then back to the runway for another load. No muss, no fuss. Too often I get in a hurry. Which always slows me down. I start chasing the light bar, zig zagging at the rollout from the turn trying to lasso my pass, overcorrecting and basically making a mess out of things. At times like these is when I remember what an old crop duster pilot told me when I first started out; “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.”
Taking time in the turns is something pilots argue about. I’ve talked with guys who say they’ll swing out a mile if that’s what it takes. I’ve also seen men watch their hired pilots turn with a stopwatch in their hand. Experience shows turning the airplane in a coordinated, efficient manner beats cranking it around trying to shave off a second or two every time. Don’t believe me? Watch the old pros; guys with so many seasons under their belts, their logbooks were old enough to vote back when politicians still tried to cover up their lies. I had the privilege of flying a two-holer N3N back when I was learning how to fly. I mean really fly. An old bird like the “N”, or a Stearman, will teach a pilot how to fly better than any other airplane out there. Those airplanes were designed and built by the greatest generation. Nothing since can even come close. That’s my opinion, anyhow. The quirky old pilot who taught me to fly used the word “graceful”, not a word you hear very often in this line of work. “You got to be graceful,” he would say. Then he’d motion with his hands, demonstrating a smooth turn. “Don’t man handle the old girl. Let the wings do the work.”
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I try to remember those lessons, although there are times when I try to hurry. I usually wind up losing time instead of gaining it. I’ve watched Wayne Handley’s ‘Turn Smart’ video at least a hundred times and sometimes I still find myself turning stupidly. One very important factor to keep in mind; make sure your wings are level when going over the wires. You can imagine the result of hooking a wingtip on a powerline. It would probably get real noisy for a second or two. Then very quiet… Yanking and banking the airplane around in order to grab your next pass by the tail will cause you to have your wings flailing about as you stir the stick around and dance on the rudder pedals. I’ve seen it happen lots of times and have found myself doing the same thing; wrestling the airplane around, skidding and trying to herd those last few swath intercept lights into the center. That’s always a good indication that it’s time to back off. It doesn’t do any good to cuss at the lightbar, it’s just doing what it’s told to do. If there isn’t enough time between your passes, make some. Swing the old bird out and give her some breathing room. Compensate for downwind turns so that your are not clutching back the stick and mashing the bottom rudder pedal to get it around in time. An accelerated stall happens in an eyeblink. At the altitudes we fly, there is no recovery option. Only the thin hope of survival. Very thin. Back when I first started out, I recall a pilot boast that he “Nibbled at the stall” in just about every turn and if you didn’t, you weren’t trying hard enough. That’s just about the stupidest thing I’ve heard a grown man say. Moronic, actually. If there ever was an equivalent to Russian Roulette in flying, that would be it. If I ever heard anyone say that today, I’d be tempted to hold their head under water. By the way, not long after that conversation, the man broke both legs and his back in a crash. I imagine to this day, he still blames the airplane, or the weather, or the waitress at Denny’s. Who knows? He doesn’t fly anymore, though. I worry if he was able to impress some feeble minded youngster into taking his word for truth. I hope not.
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I know this is preaching to the choir. But, it’s worth discussing. We’re all professionals in a challenging industry. We are also human. We forget things, we get in a rush and we try to cut a corner or two when we probably shouldn’t. One of the ways to make sure your airplane gets back in the hangar and your feet get under your own dinner table is to turn smoothly. “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.” Y’all stay safe and fly well! Editor’s Note: Did you know that Tracy T. Thurman has written several western-themed books that can be downloaded from Amazon.com? Born and raised in Tulsa Oklahoma, Tracy served twenty one years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. Afterward, he followed his dream of flying and love of agriculture by becoming an ag-pilot now flying in California’s Central Valley. However, writing has always been his first calling as evidenced by his excellent column in Ag Air Update. He has been writing, “Since I learned how to work a pencil.” Tracy endeavors to keep the great western genre thriving with his books. “My goal is to write and deliver a good, cohesive western story that a reader will enjoy and recommend.” Search Tracy T. Thurman on amazon.com to review and order Tracy’s books!
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A few incidental comments It has been suggested to me by another ag pilot friend, that I write about some of the safety related items that we teach. A lot of this will be “old hat” to many of you or maybe more like “preaching to the choir.”
my right hand and grab full flaps with my left hand. As soon as the tail was flying, I would release one notch of flaps. I believe this was a good technique.
I have been asked on several occasions, “How fast are you going when you pull your Thrush off the ground?” My answer is twofold: first and foremost, I do not “pull” my airplane off the ground; I “permit” my airplane to fly when she is “ready”. And, second, “How fast am I going?” I really do not know; I have never looked at the airspeed indicator when she leaves Mother Earth.
How some ever, and In My Opinion, I do not recommend using this technique in any of the Air Tractors or Thrushes with electric flaps. In the event of a flap motor failure, just as you are expecting to be lifting off terra firma, you may suddenly find yourself in a world of deep doo-doo! Your flap motor just failed! Also, raise your flaps slowly and incrementally. Don’t be too quick to reduce power from max allowable to cruise.
When I was flying a Cessna 188 Ag Truck, about a hundred years ago, I had my own technique of getting airborne as soon as possible and that was to begin my takeoff roll with no flaps (least drag). When I thought the elevator was “alive,” I would push the stick all the way forward with
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1984 Ag Cat Super B, N3627G, Airframe TT: 14,336.0, Engine TT: 10,849.0 PT6A -15AG, Equipment: Big Fuel – 120 gallons – Side Load, Wing Extensions – Hershey Tips, Hershey Heavy Tail Spring, Bantam w/ G4 plus Flow Control, Mills Conversion FWF, 400 Gallon Hopper, A/C, Bleed Air Heat, 38” Transland Gate, Agronautics Ground Adjustable Fan, Elevator Servo, Goosefeet Aileron Servo’s, CP Nozzles w/ Drop Airfoil (DAF) Booms. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1055 to see spec sheet for more details. $345,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
Sky Tractor LLC is proud to present the completion of the SN1B Ag Cat! You will not find another like it! Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow, 114g Long Range Fuel, All new fabric tail and wings, ANR Hardwire Hookup, Custom Seat, Electric Brake, Raised Wing Kit, Chip Detector. So much to list so make sure to check out the spec sheet! Call Sky Tractor LLC at 1-800437-5319
1976 Ag Cat G164A, N48555, SN 1671, R1340 1171 SMOH, 12D40 Prop, SS drop booms, CP Flat Fan w/swivels, Airstar 99 w/flow control, Smoker, Wing extensions & Hershey Tips, Aileron & Elevator Servos, 80g fuel w/bottom load, 1” main gear, Hershey tail gear, Sealed cockpit/ 1pc windshield, metalized wings, Tall tail centerline, Flagger, Speed Ring. For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com or Fax 701-636-5881 Two Hole Ag Cat project for sale. Call Storm Aeronautics for more details. 402367-3213
1994 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, 10,500 TTAF, 5,500 TTE, SATLOC G4 with Intelliflow, Re ab e H o p p e r G au g e, El e c tro nic s International Fuel Flow, GPS dash, VG’s, refurbished in 2002. 900 hours on new CT blades. Lane fan and brake, CP nozzles and check valves, 3 inch bottom load, single point fuel, Ky 196a radio, heat, A/C, smoker, rinse tank. Well maintained $385,000. Call Brian 419-680-6997
602 Project Complete aircraft. We’ve disassembled our 1999 AT-602. It is in SW LA in a shipping container. Aircraft used in Central Africa to apply fungicides to banana plantations since 2010, (2400 hrs). Airframe, engine & prop have 6900 TTSNEW. Power section 2400 since light OH by Covington. Propeller 850 since Memphis Propeller OH & 5 new blades. Wings need the mod. of spar cap. Looking to sell all or separately, complete aircraft or airframe only. Engine was in good running condition when removed for shipping. No damage history, wire strike or sudden stoppage. I bought this engine new. I will be in US in October. Will take best offer. All original logbooks are available. Maintained by A&P, following all SB from Pratt & SL from Air Tractor. Must sell quickly! Make offer! guillemd@ bellsouth.net and/or lakeaviation@ hotmail.com 1-337-453-0793.
2012 AT-802A-805ET, -65, 3740 hours engine and airframe since new, loaded with extras, fresh annual and hot section. $880K Call David at 870-501-1136 or email dglover63@yahoo.com LOAD HAWG - Now STC’d for Air Tractor Call Mid-Continent today to schedule your installation. 800-325-0885
Mint ‘’450” Super-Cat! Start up the safe & sound way. DAF Combo, 12V, 46 fuel, 99% original. 0-SIRAN A&E&P. Looks and flies like new. Earn while you learn, $109K. Owner will trade for ‘’people’’ plane. AmAg, 870-886-2418 or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com
AIR TRACTOR 2014 AT-502B, N3066V, 2189 TT, PT6A34AG, 3 Blades, Time: 2189.0 SNEW. New aluminum Booms, Lane Electric Brakes, Wingman CP Nozzles, VG’s. Bantam GPS w/G4 Screen, New Comm. Hartzell 3 bladed prop. For more information call Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
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2012 AT-502B Clean Canadian Air Tractor - has never seen fertilizer. $740,000 TTAF 1515, TTE 1515, Propeller total time 1515, No damage history, Propeller due for overhaul in 2022, Hot section inspection due 1750 hrs, SATLOC G4 GPS with flow control, Single point fuel, CP-11 nozzles, 234 gallon fuel, VG’s, Flagger, Right Boom shutoff, Whelen LED nose lights. Contact Portage Aircraft Specialties, Dave Frisch 204-870-2828 email-sales@ portageaircraft.ca
1986 AT-301, 6950 Hours TT, 235 Hours SMOH, 100 Hours SPOH, New Wing spars 150 hours ago, SATLOC Intellistar GPS w/ large display, SATLOC Flow Control, Laser altimeter, Winglets, AM-Safe Airbags, A/C, Storm Cutters, Weath-Aero fan w/ electric adjust, Electric Right boom shutoff, 2 lowered SS booms (atomizers and CPs) Smoker, VGs, New hopper (350g), New Fuel Tanks, HD Otter Exhaust, VHF radio, XM Radio w/audio panel, Ipad mount w/charger, Great Paint, Various spare parts, Same owner and Yorkton Aircraft maintained since 2002. 306-533-4891
2013 AT-402B PT6A-15AG 715 TTAF, Past and Airframe Excellent, never used for fertilizer work. 170G Fuel, Shadin Fuel FlowMeter, Side Load Fuel, SS Fasteners, Reabe Hopper Gauge, 3’ Side Load, Storm Cutters, AMSafe Restraints, LED Lights, Lane Fan & Brake, CP-09-03 Nozzles, AGNav Platinum, Laser Altimeter with Flow Control, Garmin Radio VHF, Garmin Mode C Transponder, VG’s, 3M Tape on Leading Edges, Storm Cutters, Meticulously maintained plane. $690K 306-276-6840
2004 AT-502 -34AG, N8521Z Serial #693, 4,850 TT, TTE 11,204, 153 SHS, Siran 772, 1st 502 w/Heavy Spar Cap, 4,650 remaining on wings. Prop TTSN 1933 Cascade inlet, Satloc Batam G4 screen, smoker, factory A/C, Spreader 38” gate, BG’s Lane fan brake, night work lights, CP nozzles, 3” loading single point fuel, New Paint , new refurb hopper, new Treavor Edwards seat. Spares go w/plane: include, fresh rebuilt 0 time prop, starter generator, stainless agrinautics spray pump, new voltage regulator, spark box, cascade air filter, complete Bantam GPS& G-4 screen 2 new 24 volt batteries, new spray booms, 2 new master cylinders 3 flap motor, transmissions &, much more. $400K Call 928-669-4042
Buy the engine, get the plane for free. $437K. 1991 AT-402B -34, G4, new panels, hopper, rinse, gear, AmSafe, LED lights, storm shield and cutters, 3 yr paint, new wings, extensive work by Covington, -34 new rear case, input shaft, starter generator, power section, and over speed governor. Excellent times on rotables. 620-397-3052
1997 AT-502B, TTAF&E 9723 (-34AG) 1538 SHOT Gear box 7675 SIRAN Prop, wings, Landing gear & hopper 1860 ago, Fuel pump,control, & Starter 971SOH, New Batt’s 5-18, new glass, 38” gate, 3”load, single pt fuel, Bantam GPS, smoker, load hog, hopper rinse, CP09’s,crop hawk, Storm cutter wire strike protection. $380K 662-721-2510
Sealed bid sale w/reserve. 1998 AT-602 10,484 TTAE, PT6-60 350 Hrs. since annual, engine HS & IRAN. Prop 800 Hrs. SATLOC M3, CP-11 nozzles and check valves, Wingman, Shaden Fuel Flow, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Single Point Fuel, Plane is working daily and needs nothing. Paints fair. Email for Spec sheet & Bid Pac KSpilot_1@yahoo.com 2015 AT-802A -65AG, S.P. Fuel, 308 Fuel, Hyd. Gate, Wingman, GPS/flow, Approx. 1800 TTSN. For more information call 309-759-4646 or farmair@farmairinc.com
2010 AT-502B Clean Canadian Air Tractor - has never seen fertilizer. $715,000 USD, TTAF 1629.6, TTE 1629.6, Propeller TT 1629.6, No damage history, Propeller due for overhaul in 2020, Hot section inspection due 1750 hrs, Bantam GPS with flow control, Single point fuel, CP-09 nozzles, 170 gallon fuel, VG’s, Right Boom shutoff, Whelen LED’s. Contact Portage Aircraft Specialties, Dave Frisch 204870-2828 email-sales@portageaircraft.ca Bargain 1994 AT-402, 6000 TTAE, PT-6A21 (550 hp), SATLOC Bantam, A/C, Spars 1000 hours remain, gear 250 remain, new CT blades and 0 SHOT section, fresh annual, corrosion proofed 2 years ago. Call Pierre Smith 478-494-3757
2017 AT-802A, PWC PT6A-65AG engine, Hartzell propeller model HC-B5MP-3F, Smoker, Lane brake/fan, 308 gallon fuel tanks, Hatfield STC single point fuel, Steam gauges, R/H boom shut off, SS spray system, fire extinguisher, 50 CP 9 TT nozzles AFS bodies, G4 GPS/flow control, stainless steel camlocs, 3 inch load, Garmin GTR-225 COM, Garmin AERA 660 GPS/MAP unit, PMA-8000G Audio panel, GDL-52 ADSB. Fresh annual. New one on order. Call Dale at (402) 841-4119
2012 AT-802 -65 Dual Cockpit, 2920 hrs, g4, flow control, CP11tt, hydro gate, spreader, stainless booms, storm shield, storm cutters, load hog. Really clean extremely nice plane. $885,000 Call Justin Houston at 270-293-3325 or 270-293-3843
1979 AT-301, TTAF: 8797, SMOH eng: 0 (Covington), SMOH prop: 0, Spars 4,792 remaining Hydromatic prop, spin-on oil filter, engine driven A/C, metal tail, AmSafe belts, VG’s, M3 flow control, CP nozzles. $135,000 Call Richard 320979-8326
2015 AT-802A, N3082P, -65AG, Single Point Fuel, Elec. Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, W i n g m a n , G 4 w/F l owco n t r o l a n d Hydraulic Gate w/Hemisphere Controller. $930,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213
2001 AT-802A -65, 9350 TTAE, 1555 since spars, G4 with flow control, Garmin com, LYNX ADSB, manual 5 inch gate, CP09’s. Sold with fresh Hot. Price reduced to $600,000 Call 870-830-1585 or email chartley24@gmail.com 2017 AT-502XP for sale. 625TTAE, Comm and XPonder Clear top, Hatfield, Text 218-201-0652
2009 AT-502B-2691, N769PB, -34AG, 3037 Hrs. TTAE, 4 blade Loadmaster propeller 412 Hrs. since new, SATLOC G4 with flow control, CP nozzles. Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1827 to see spec sheet for all options. $625,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Ser vice 80 0 - 4 41-296 4 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com 2016 AT-802A -65AG, Wingman, GPS/ flow, Hyd. Gate, 308 fuel, S.P. Fuel, Approx. 1200 TTSN. For more info call 309-7594646 or farmair@farmairinc.com
2015 AT-602, N602MD, -65AG, 2,000 TT, Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., G4 w/Flowcontrol, Wingman & Transland Hydraulic Gate w/Transland Controller. $850,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 2009 dual cockpit /single control, AT-802, PT6A-65AG, STD gate, wingman, s.p. fuel, electric brake/fan, smoker, GPS/flow, Covington hot, approx. 3300 TTSN. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
2015 AT-802 -65, 1400 hours TT, 1100 remaining on w arr ant y, W ingman, SATLOC G4, Flow control, Fast start, Hatfield fueling system, CP flat fan, 10 inch hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, stainless steel Camlocks. Will sell with Hot Section. $1,090,000 Call 870-945-1383 for more information.
2018 AT-502XP, 250hrs MVP-50 engine monitor, Ag-Nav platinum w/flow control, Lane fan and brake, AFS check valves with CP11 nozzles, Garmin GTR225 com radio, King Kt76c transponder, single-point fuel, dual 3” load, Smoker. $980,000 For more information Brian Fisher 419-560-5429
1995 AT-502B -15AG, 7000 TT AF/E, SATLOC Bantam with flow control, Stainless steel spray booms, Single point fueling, Fan and electric brake. Ready to work. This is a perfect plane to start a new pilot in or to get into your first turbine. $320,000 Call 877-647-6325
2012 AT-802 -65, 3800 TTAE, SATLOC G4 with flow control, Load Hog, SS booms and T-boom, 92 CP-11’s, 92 AFS check valves, Single point fuel, Lane brake & fan, Laser altimeter, 10 inch hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, A/C, heat, Smoker, Paint 8.5. Always Hangared. Airplane will come with fresh annual and hot section. Available 12/1/18 Price reduced to $850,000 For more information call Trampas Johnson 870-684-2203 or 870-930-6556
Ready to work AT-502B with-34. Price reduced to $285,000. Call John at 361935-6006 for more information.
Air Tractor 502XP: Go to work hauling a full 500 gallons all day, every day. Even when temperatures soar, the 502XP can power you through more acres in less time, with less effort. Quiet 4-blade prop. 867 horsepower PT6A-140AG engine. Rebalanced airframe. Larger fin and rudder. From nose to tail, it is a remarkable combination of power, stability and productivity. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the 502XP. Ask about special Air Tractor financing available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. 2016 AT-802A -65AG, 308 Fuel, S.P. Fuel, GPS/flow, Wingman, Hyd. Gate, Approx. 1300 TTSN. For more information 309759-4646 or farmair@farmairinc.com
2016 AT- 802A PT- 65AG, N8011N, TTAE 1975 hours, Wingman, 7 1/2 inch Transland gate, CP 11’s w/AFS check valves, 254 fuel, single point fuel, G4 w/ flow control. $1,125,000 Call Al Patrick at 870-510-6882
1985 AT-400 -15AG, 10,000 TTAF Ag-Nav GPS, Winglets, Lane brake, CP check valves, CP 11 nozzles, 25” gate, VG’s, super boom, Harbor air. Great flying airplane. $290,000 For more information call Brian Fisher 419-560-5429
2014 AT-502B, TTSN: 900hrs., Full year of engine warranty remaining, VG’s, G4 SATLOC, Wingman, SS booms, CP 11, SS spreader, heat & air, SP fuel, hopper rinse, air bags, smoke, clean and very well maintained. Fly’s great. Beautiful airplane. Always hangared. $750,000 Call Rich at 870-253-8242 2010 AT-802A, 2,990 TTAF&E, -67AG, FRESH HOT AND ANNUL $925,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2018 AT-802’s, AT-502XP’s, AT-502’s and AT-402’s. Please call Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc. 1-800-736-7654
2001 AT-502B PT6A-34AG, N9148C, TT 9250, SMOH 9250, TT on Landing Gear: 750, TT Since Spar Caps Done: 1350, Satloc G4 GPS w/flow control, Factory A/C and heat, Wingman hopper door and auger system, Kawak control quadrant, Weath-Aero fan brake, AFS check valves w/ CP-11 nozzles, Aluminum drop booms, LED strobe system, Bayou Light flashing system, Hopper rinse system, Smoker. $375K Call 662-822-3204
1991 AT-401, 3267 TSN, 782 SMOH, M3 SATLOC, Intelliflow, Very clean northern airplane! Price reduced to $180,000 Call Donnie Ripley at 830-275-1127
1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Eng w/2 new extra cyls. &parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydro prop 0 SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501hrs ago, Main gear has 292hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, SS booms, New paint in 2013, Fresh Annual $120K OBO! 601-201-9497
1991 AT-502, PT6-34 AG, N1516G, 9261 TTAF, 1691 SMOH (RT), 1404 SHOT, 1323 since new prop, 3567 hr remaining on wings, M3, Intelliflow, VG’s, CP-11, Heat, Air, Lane electric brake, smoker, flagger, single point fuel, clean Nebraska/ Minnesota airplane, new paint 2012, AT Ram Air, fresh annual, ready to go. $400,000 or best offer. Call 218-289-1372
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1993 AT-502 PT6-15, TTAF 10,700, TTE 9970, 250 since Hot section. Replaced all windshield frame, new tail spring and tailwheel. Well keep, hangared and engine burns only 40 gph. Great aircraft with M3 SATLOC and crop hawk. $290K. Also, Airstrip w/house and satellite strip. $350K for both strips. David at 318-542-9665
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1996 AT-502B PT6A-34AG, N6181Q, 7290 hours total time, SATLOC G4 with Intelliflow, Reabe canopy top, 152 hours since – New Wing spars - New Paint - Gear Legs - Aft clip fuselage (Georges Aircraft), 152 Hrs. Hopper Recondition, 152 Hrs. Engine split for inspection, 862 hours since HSI, 862 hours since FCU Overhaul, Fresh Annual, Right Hand Boom Shutoff, Com Radio. Call For Pricing. Ryan Wells 308-991-3432 rdwells@gtmc.net
AT-401, S/N 40140766, 5360.0 TTAF, P&W R-1340 510.6 hrs. TSO, Ham Std Hydromatic propeller 186.1 hrs. TSO. C anadian commercially regis tered C-FXVB. $109,500 USD. Second aircraft available. **Package Deal Possible** Call 204-805-0870
AT-401, S/N 4010785, 4694.0 TTAF, P&W R-1340 611.8 hrs. TSO, Ham Std Hydromatic propeller 502.1 hrs. TSO. C anadian commercially regis tered C-GWCJ. $109,500 USD. Second aircraft available. **Package Deal Possible** Call 204-805-0870
1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. New Paint Job! $500,000 Call David at 806-777-1892 1999 AT-802A, N9037N, -65AG, approx 7,600 hrs TT, 0 since Wing Spar, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 1,700 since light overhaul at Covington, New CT Blades, CT Cave Overhaul, Fuel Control and other extensive parts, FCU in AD compliance, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Wingman, Reabe Hopper Gauge & G4 w/Flowcontrol. $650,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213
1984 AT-301 Geared AN-2 w/3 Blade Hydromatic, Lowered Boom Kit, Sets of Nozzles & Spreader! Ready to Work. Northern Minnesota. Reduced price to $149,999 Call Robert at 218-596-8877
1998 AT-602, N5006X, PT6-60, Hatfield f u e l, Sm o ke r, Au to matic f lagman, G4 SATLOC w/Intelliflow, Elec. fan brake,Wingman, Cp11 nozzles, Transland spreader, TT 13150, 200hrs since HSI. 200hrs since prop Iran. Manual tail wheel lock. $250K For more info email jaygilbreath@hotmail.com
2012 AT-802 - SN 802A-0436, PT6A67AG, 3450 TTE, Prop and Airframe, Flow control, G4 SATLOC, 10 in Hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, single point fuel, Lane brake, wingman, AC and Heat, Smoker, Comm radio, Annual 12-15-17 Late Aviation, $80K spent on hot section. Loaded aircraft. Reduced to $880K Call David 870-501-1136 2018 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,021,500 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
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2013 AT-802A PTA-67AG, 3365 Hrs TT, Fertilizer, spray or S.E.A.T. Additional photos available. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1613 to see spec sheet for more information. Price reduced to $835,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com 2012 AT-504, 1000 TTSN, Fresh Hot & Annual. $715,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com
1996 AT-502B-0365, N37VA W/-PT6A-34, TT Airframe 6692.0, Engine TT 8803.7, Engine TSOH 4118.9, Cabin Heat & Air, Lane Brake & Fan, Night Working Lights, Smoker, RH boom Shut Off, GPS (Bantam) with Flow Control, CP’s, Standard Spray System with Drop Booms, VG’s. $415,000 For more information, visit our website at queenbeeair.com or call 800-736-7654
2016 AT-802A s/n 802A-0631, PT6A67AG engine, 343 TT Air frame and engine. Fast start, pulse lights, GTN 635, KT-76C, PMA2000 audio panel, Automatic Flagman. Fresh annual. $1,300,000 Call Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401 2014 AT-502B, 1500 TTAE, G4 w/Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
2000 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, wingman, 216 fuel, CP’s, com radio, Covington hot section, approx. 7200 TTSN. $435K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com 2001 AT-502B -34AG, TT 11228, hot section 1384, No damage history. Wings, Paint, New Landing Gear, Partial refurb in 2012. 3240 hours since wings done. VG’s, AFS check valves CP 11’s, SATLOC Bantam W/Intelliflow, Load Hawg, Smoker, Heater, and AC. Always Hangared! $250K OBO Call 662-873-7125
2003 AT-502B, $560K OBO: 3723 TTAE, G4 with flow control, KY96 VHF Blue Tooth Audio Panel Company FM Storm Cutters, Lane Brake, CP Nozzles, Large Fuel, Smoker, heat, AC, Hopper Rinse, Bottom load fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow, VG’s, P&W ADSA DTU data box for trending. 403-223-8245
1999 AT-402A 750hp, 3000 hr Walters w/923 hr(May 2016 install) on it, wings spare done Nov 2016, 9400 hr life limit, new hopper, Amsafe belts, digital hopper gauge, electric brake, right boom shut off, E.I. digital gauges. Ready to go to work. $395K Call Kevin Ebsen at Flagler Aerial Spraying 719-765-4532 (office) or 719349-9622 (cell)
“1981” AT-400 –15 AG, NDH no fertilizer, 9624 hr TAT, 2455 hr Spar Remaining, 1977 hr SPOH, 7749 hr TET, 207 hr HSI, 539 hr FCU OH, 2591 hr new CT Blades, 1977 hr new gear, Metal Tail, Reabe Gauge, Reabe Canopy, VG’s, Air Bags, Single Point Fuel, AC & Heat, Dual Fuel Gauges, Low Fuel Lights, Smoker, Rinse Tank, Lane Fan Brake, Aleron Servos, January Annual, In Reabe Fleet since 1985. $295,000 Contact Jeff Reabe at 715-498-1157
1996 AT-802-PT6A -67AG, 6094TT, 555 SHOT, 380 gal fuel, Dual Cockpit, Dual A/C, SATLOC, flow control, KAWAK hydraulic system, dual single point fuel, pulse light system, FAST start, CP nozzles, smoker. For sale or trade for 502A. Call 402-318-2258
AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-by-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer.
1997 AT-602, Available for Lease or Purchase! $400 / hour with a 250 hour minimum. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3 Prop, 6300 hrs. TT, 2444.7 hrs. SOH, 494.5 hrs. SIRAN. Annual inspection due 3/1/19. Has upper aft longeron kit installed. Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies and Concord sealed batteries. Fast-Start, SATLOC M3 with big screen, Single point fuel, Factory a/C, Bleed air heat, Smoker, Hydraulic gate, Hopper rinse, Wingman, KY96A. Available for Lease or Purchase! $400 / hour with a 250 hour minimum. Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479935-4891 / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
2013 AT-502B, N3031J, TT: 2698.9, PT6A-34AG TT: 2698.9, SHOT: 1527.7 by Frost Flying Service. Prop: HC-B3TN-3D, S/n: BUA-32488, TT: 2698.9, SOH: 1086.0 by First Flight Propeller with new blades. Annual inspection due: 12-1-17, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9800 hrs., 1086.0 hours since power section IRAN by Covington. 25” gate, Swathmaster, Single point fuel, Wingman, Hopper rinse, Factory A/C, Smoker, Air bags, G4 SATLOC,Flow control, Stainless steel steps, Manual tail wheel lock, Digital hopper gauge, Ram air inlet. Call for price. Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891
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2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212 2008 AT-502B, N329BR, -34AG, approx. 4,000 hrs TT, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj., Smoker, G4 w/ Flowcontrol, VG’S, Storm Cutters, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 0 hrs since Annual with all 3 gears changed, 0 since HSI with CT vane overhaul, CT Blade Overhaul, and FCU & Fuel Pump overhaul w/ new segments. Price reduced to $500,000 For more infoFrost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 1993 AT-502, SN 502-0206, N9085F, PT6A-34AG, TTAF 15,625, TTE 8172.6, Hobbs 7319.8, SHOT 1341.7, SMOH 1341.7. Wingman, Satloc GPS, Smoker, FastStart, AC/Heat, Tranland Spreader, spray booms. Fresh annual, hangared. $300,000. Call (870) 263-1300 or fbfsllc@ gmail.com 1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. Price reduced to $115,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
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. 2000 AT-602, PT6A-60, 6000 TTSN, Covington Hot, New Spars, G4 w/Flow Control. $690,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com 2011 AT-802A-0415, N802TR -67 AG, 3741 Hrs. TTAE, 998 Hrs. since light OH, 0 Hrs. H.S.I. and prop reseal. Wingman, SATLOC Bantam, Fast Star t, comm radio, transponder. $850,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com
1995 AT-502B, N60893, T T 8602, PT6A-34 TT: 13,804.9 SHOT: 188.4, Har tzell prop TT: 3682.2 SOH: 0.0 Annual inspection due 1/1/19. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 17,312.0 (in 8710.0 hrs.) Bantam SATLOC, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, CP Nozzles, A/C, Hopper rinse, Wingman, Smoker, Lane electric brake and fan, 38” gate. Call Darryl at 479-935-4891
2017 AT-802A, 400 TTAF&E, -65AG, Loaded. $1,315,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
Several 20 06 -2016 AT802/AT802A -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag. Detailed maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com. 2014 AT-502B, PT6A -34AG, 850 TTSN, Loaded! NDH . $790,0 0 0 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com 2014 AT-802A, 802A-0579, TT: 1190, Satloc G4, Laser altimeter, 10” Hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Load Hawg, Single point fuel, LED nose lights, Sold with Fresh annual and HSI. $1,250,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870 -857-3744 aaron-agairaircraft@ outlook.com 2009 AT-802, N396LA, S/N: 802A-0331, PT6A-65AG, TTAF: 2127.8 hrs., ENGINE TT: 6022.5 hrs., 0 Since Hot Section Inspection, New paint in 2015, SATLOC G4 GPS, Reabe hopper qty system, Aero LED pulsing nose lights, Load hawg, 10” hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Smoker. Aircraft will be sold with fresh annual. $865,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870-857-3744 aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com 2016 AT-502XP, 600 TTAE, G4/Flow, VG’S, Smoker Kawak, Annual. $920,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 1997 AT- 602 - 60, 8800 TTSN, New Wings, GPS w/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
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. 2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
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1989 AT-502 N10126, 14,012 TT, PT6A -34AG 16,683 TT, 1223 SHOT, 3583 since Light Overhaul by RT Turbines w/ new CT Blades, 2775 hours since last gear box inspection, Fuel Pump and Fuel Control replaced May 2016. Equipment: Cascade inlet, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow flowmeter, Air Repair hydraulic gate system w/smart cylinder. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1181 to see spec sheet for details. $280,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends 2018 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213
AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. 2005 AT-802A, PT6 -67AG, 6500 TTSN, Wingman, 10” Gate, G4/Flow Control, SP Fuel. $680,000 For more info call 309759-4646 or farmair@farmairinc.com 2019 Air Trac tors, all models, call Southeastern Aircraft Sales at 800-4412964 to reserve your slot!
2006 -2016 AT802/AT802A - 67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.
1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Satloc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
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2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG (750hp) 3,000 horas desde nuevo, 750 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, SATLOC G4 con INtelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificial, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible, broches de acero inoxidable. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca accidentado, con su certificado de Aeronavigabilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Agosto, 2017. $630,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545
AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500-gal payload to please both pilot and operator. PWC PT6A-34AG 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.
CESSNA
1972 Cessna Ag Truck, TT 5643.2, Fresh engine: SMOH 8.9 hrs, Engine TTSN: 2482.5, Prop TTSN: 492.4, Annual: 9/18/17, A/C is rigged out for Banner Towing. Booms, pump, etc, crated, goes with A/C. Price reduced to $116,900 Call Ely Ag Helicopter Service 110744 S 4570 Rd Sallisaw, Ok 74955 918-605-1038 or email elyjd66@yahoo.com
1975 Cessna 188, N60691, 3428.0 hours TT, 1100 hours SMOH. Just refurbished by Beegles. December annual. $99,500 Call Steve Weaver at 843-475-6868
1974 Cessna 188 Ag Truck, TT 7388, SMOH 500 w/5 new factory cylinders. Split stainless steel exhaust, new hydraulic engine mounted pump, new sight glass in hopper, new factory landing gear, as low boom w/PC nozzles. 98 AirStar GPS, both wings are fresh rebuilds. $120K Call 662-803-5102 or 662-705-1104
1979 Turbine Cessna T188C Husky, N188HT, TT 7,117, 3,371 hrs since turbine conversion (STCSA02029SE) utilizing Soloy Aviation Solutions Mark 1 Turbine Pac with Rolls Royce 250-C20S turbine. Excellent performing airplane, very clean. Too much to describe. See attached AAU cover story on plane’s history. Also looking for a clean Ag Cat Super B+ P&W PT-6A. Call Terry at 503-510-6489 or email chopper431@icloud.com
1976 Cessna A188B ND NY Plane, 5-251976, Original Logs, ND NY Plane 6302 TTAF, 600 SMOHE, 0STOP NEW TOP, 2-Hours $13,000+ Top New Superior Cylinders sent out and Nickle Process for the best winter storage and well it’s just the best you can have for your barrels, New Exhaust System 3 Years Old, 1208 SPOH, Ag Nav GPS with New Ant, Garmin SL40 VHF Flip Flop, New Quick Drain PN S6250, Lane Elect Brake, Stainless Steel Air Foil Drop Booms, All New Tires Tubes and Brakes, 2 Years on New Wheels and Bearings, 2 Years on new Brake Discs, All 3 new style engine control cables, Need Hangar Space, Need It Gone, Delivery Available. $114,990 Chuck Webber 518537-7433
1966 Cessna 188 Load Hauler, 20102012 Ground up restoration, First Flight 1966 All original logs since day one, Really only 1982 TTAF Since NEW. Complete Ground Up Restoration 20102012, New Everything, 1982 TTAF 958 TAC Time And SMOHE, Only 150 Since Top Overhaul With Nickle Barrels, Flight Line Panel Mount 760A Comm Radio, AG Nav Panel Mount with New Antenna, 1240 SPOH and 948 Hours Since Yellow Tag Prop Shop Go Through And Holy Water Blessing, NY Plane Since Ground Up Restoration, Call lets talk, Need Hangar Space. Super Flying Plane ready to go, do not miss this one of a kind plane, delivery available anywhere. $79,990 Chuck Webber 518-537-7433
1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. Call Kevin at 785-386-8875
1975 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4628, SFR 1068, SP IRAN 1068, SS Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, Hud/Man SS Spray System (except pump), 30 CP Nozzles, 4 Rotary Nozzles, VG’s, A/C, Wingtip Strobes, Beacon Strobe, Inst. Landing, Taxi, Hopper Lights, Hardwired ANR, Big Tailwheel, Tinted Glass. 4/18 Annual. $125K 478-285-3731
1975 Cessna A188B Ag Truck 400HP N4816R. TTAF 10493, Lycoming IO-720 TSO 754, Hartzell Prop TSO 2874.8, Ag Tip Winglets, VG’s, extra 16 gallon of fuel in wings. Wings and air frame completely rebuilt in 2014. Great airplane! If it will fit in the hopper, it will haul it. Spare zero time engine at a reasonable price if interested. Call David Chancy at 229645-3605
1976 Ag Truck, 4056TT, SMOH 5 hr., SPOH 5 hr., 5 Prop Governor, OH 5 hr. All New Millennium Cylinders, Hyd. Pump, SS Booms, CP 11 Nozzles, SATLOC Bantam GPS, Garmin 196 GPS, Cabin Heat, CHT, Flashing Beacon, Spin on Oil Filter, Fire Extinguisher, 22 x 800 x 8 Wheels, Good Pait and Glass, No Dry Fertilizer 863-4677777 or sunnidland@wildblue.net Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
1982 T188C Cessna Husky, 5600 TT, 704 STOH, 856 SPOH, A/C, SATLOC Crop Hawk 7B, CP nozzles, airfoil booms, strobe lights and smoker. $120,000 Call Doug at 308-327-2306
1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends
1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552
DROMADER
We are offer you two PZL Dromader M18,1994 aircraft in perfect working conditions. Features: N21525 of the year 1994 w/1401 hrs TTAF & 230 hrs TTE from new, the N2152X w/ 1321 hrs TTAF & 187 hrs TTE from new both w/ conversion of propellers for DC3. Vortex Generators. Hyd. fire gate. Bendix King KX-155. King transponder 030510. Also have a large batch of new and used spare parts for Dromader M18. Two PZL engines, like 621R, w/1133.5 hrs TT. First run engine removed in 2015. Call 919449-0651, 919-219-8543 or 919-598-506
PIPER
1966 PA 25-235 Pawnee - 3716TT/707 since O/H engine/2327 since IRAN Prop: 150 gallon hopper, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero fan, dropped streamlined booms, 2” left side load, nav/left landing and nose lights, Trimble GPS, Pistol grip, metal belly, new wing fabric in 2005 and empennage fabric in 2004, good tires/ glass/fabric and paint, annual completed in Sept. 2017 and all A.D. notes up to date. Aircraft hangared. $65,000 Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
1982 PA36-375 (400HP) 5687TT, 1320 SMOH 1459 SPOH, SATLOC LiteStar, Lane electric brake, smoker, flagger, King Ky92 Comm, King KT76A trans, CP nozzles. Price reduced to $130,000 Doug at 402-318-2258
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FROST FLYING INC. 1947 Piper PA-12 for sale, TT 1900, Lycoming 0-320 150hr TT 2175.5, SMOH 166.5, Air Tech coating 2011, Cleveland wheels and brakes, extended baggage, Flight Com intercom system, Brackett air filter, 31” Alaskan Bush wheels, PA-18 wing flaps, annual 12/17. Call Doug at 605-870-2697
1966 Pawnee PA-25-235, N4494Y, 2690 TTSN, Lycoming 0-540-B2B5, 380 SMOH, McCauley prop 985 SMOH, M-3 GPS, spreader, all AD’s, flagger, annual 08-17. Always hangared! Price reduced to $65,000 Call 309-759-4826 or email farmair@farmairinc.com
www.frostflying.com 2018 Slots Available .............................................................................Call 2015 AT-802A, N3082P, -65AG, Single Point Fuel, Elec. Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, Wingman, G4 w/Flowcontrol and Hydraulic Gate w/Hemisphere Controller............................................................................ $930,000.00 2015 AT-602, N602MD, -65AG, ~2,000 TT, Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., G4 w/Flowcontrol, Wingman & Transland Hydraulic Gate w/Transland Controller ................................................... $850,000
1964 PA-25 -250 Pawnee, TT 7281, engine 509 SMOH, 509 on new Stits Poly-Fiber, Satloc Lite, stainless booms, new Agrinautics pump, spreader, all AD’s complied with. Selling because upgrade turbine fleet. Clean northern airplane! $74,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call Joe at 308695-0551 or 308-697-3677 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
1999 AT-802A, N9037N, -65AG, approx 7,600 hrs TT, 0 since Wing Spar, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 1,700 since light overhaul at Covington, New CT Blades, CT Cave Overhaul, Fuel Control and other extensive parts, FCU in AD compliance, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Wingman, Reabe Hopper Gauge & G4 w/Flowcontrol .............. $650,000 2008 AT-502B, N329BR, -34AG, approx. 4,000 hrs TT, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, G4 w/Flowcontrol, VG’S, Storm Cutters, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Reabe Hopper Guage, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 0 hrs since Annual with all 3 gears changed, 0 since HSI with CT vane overhaul, CT Blade Overhaul, and FCU & Fuel Pump overhaul w/ new segments ............................................ $500,000
Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories 1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 362 since HSI, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/ glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! PRICE REDUCED to $265,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-6861794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com
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Large inventory of PT6 and Air Tractor parts • Financing Available Call for Wingman installation For AgAv Parts & Accessories Call Matt Ashburn
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Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp. Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218 1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing/ taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com
THRUSH
1982 S2R- 600 Thrush, 5331 TT, 859 SMOH, 859 TTP Since New Blades, New paint 9/10, SATLOC Bantam with Intelliflow, All ADs, Commercial Annual, Lane Brake, Cold Air Intake, RH Boom Shutoff. $115,000 Call 204-324-1300
2013 510 -34 Thrush, 1250 TTAF & Engine, 250 SHSI, AG pilot X w/flow, 3”load, CP11, Lane fan & brake, smoke, flag, AC/heat, MVP50, Hatfield single point fuel, com radio and transponder. Very clean. Looking for a CLEAN, 802 or 602-65...possible trade. Airplane available in November. Email agairflying@gmail. com for more information.
2015 Thrush S2R-H80, N6214F, TT: 1,070.2, Dual Cockpit w/Observers Seat, G4 SATLOC w/Intelliflow, Load Hawg, Smoker, Left Landing Light, Bottom Load Fuel-MCAC, Air Repair Hydraulic Gate, Booms, 42 each CP-11TT Nozzles, MVP50T, Glass Panel, AM Safe Seat Belts. Call for price. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
1995 Thrush S2R-G6 N70WY. Owner motivated to sell aircraft. Aircraft was operated under Federal Contract for mosquito control and alfalfa spraying. 400 gallon hopper. Asking $395,000. FX Aviation, (864) 990-5600 ext 2.
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 1996 G6 510 Thrush, 5411 TTAF, 1250 since GB, & Hot, G4 w/flow, new spray pump, Lane fan, spray valve, 3”load, CP11, AFS, VG’s, AC/heat, factory hopper rinse, 4 battery conversion, com radio & includes load hog which has been removed. Very clean. Email agairflying@ gmail.com for more information. 1991 Ayres Thrush, N791SF S/N T34162, PT6A-34AG S/N PCE-RB0065, Prop: HC-B3TN-3D S/N BUA28196, 12,667 TTAF, 2773 hrs. since complete rebuild by Souther Field, SATLOC Bantam w/ Intelliflow, Harbor A/C, MVP-50T Glass Panel, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Aluminum Booms, Right hand boom shutoff, CP-09 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, LED Strobes, Northern aircraft, always hangared, never had fertilizer. See spec sheet for details. $375K Ryan Wells 308 -991-3432 / rdwells@gtmc.net
2018 TH RUSH 510 P PT6A -3 4AG Available Immediately! Only 150 Hours on this beauty! Custom Charcoal Gray Metallic Stripes, standard MVP50 and Garmin G5 EFIS systems. All standard equipment, with optional equipment including SATLOC Bantam GPS with flow control, Hatfield Bottom load fuel (with auto shut off), Hopper Rinse System, Electric Fan Brake, LED Leading edge lights, Smoker, Garmin Comm Radio and more! Includes the standard 1 year Airframe warranty and 5 year/2,500 hour engine warranty. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
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2005 Thrush S2R-G10, N40481, 4408 TT, 510 gal hopper, side load fuel, SATLOC M3, Smoker, GNC-250XL GPS/Com, heat and A/C operational, spreader w/two different sized feeders. Was operated under federal contract. Annual complied with October 2017. Owner motivated to sell aircraft. FX Aviation, (864) 9905600 ext 2.
The 550 Thrush offers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www.thrushaircraft.com
The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. thrushaircraft.com
1995 S2R-T45, dual cockpit, dual controls. AFTT 7462, 10822 TTE, good cycles, 450 SMOH prop with new blades, 1515 left on wings. Fresh hot, fresh annual, drop booms, CP’s, Lane fan, SATLOC M3 with Intelliflow, 12 vane SSF spreader. Working every day. $330,000 OBO. Matt 208-351-3786.
Walter Powered 1970 Thrush S2R, TTAF 10,240 hrs., approx. 1,000 hrs. left on spar, Walter 601-D-11, 410 hrs. SIRAN. Aircraft has Lane fan and brake, SS pump & system, flow control, Harbor A/C, SATLOC 99.5, metal tail, spring tail gear, Cascade fire wall forward. Annual with sale. All my extra’s with sale (tires, starter/ gen etc.) $190,000 Call Ron Hink 940585-6176 or 806-204-0057
2012 Thrush S2R-T34, 3000 TT, 100 HSI, Bantam with flow control, Harbor A/C, Stainless Spreader and Booms, Recognition light s, Amsafe Airbag Harness, Concord Battery Mod. Always Hangared. Very Clean and Exceptionally Maintained. $625,000 Call 870-818-7383 1994 Ayres, S2R-T34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A-34AG, 750 HP, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D, 3 BLADED, 0.0 SIRAN, Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/ Intelliflow, , 578.7 hrs. since spar caps, CP-09’s, Vortex Generators, Hopper Rinse, Spreader, Harbor A/C, Electric Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman. Mid-Continent Aircraft, 800-325-0885 midcont.net
1979 S2R-T34, N455JM, Exportable, LoadMaster 4 Blade Prop, Wings: Vortex Generators, Strakes and Delta Wings, Wing Tip Extensions, SATLOC Bantam GPS and Intelliflow, Hopper: 500 Gal, Load Hawg, Record Inlet, Harbour Air Conditioning, TSO: 757.4 GG / 757.4 PS. Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@turbinesinc.com
2012 Thrush S2R-H80, N509DS, 1120.0 TTAF, GE Aviation GE-H80-100, 800 HP, 1120.0 TT. Prop Specs: Hartzell, 1120.0 TT. Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/G4 Screen, Garmin SL- 40 Comm Radio, CP Nozzles, Vortex Generators, Intelliflow, Intercom, Hopper Rinse Tank, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel, MVP-50 Panel. $675,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
2004 Thrush 710P, 4700 TT Airframe (Times are Approximates) PT6A - 67AG, 6100 TT Engine, 100 Since extensive HOT, Satloc Bantam GPS w/Intelliflow, Cascade Conversions Pressure Cowl, Hat f ield Single Point Fuel, K AWAK Throttle Quadrant, Shadin fuel flow meter, Smoker, Hopper Rinse System, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Fast Start System, Digital Hopper level indicator! New Paint in 2017! $699,950 **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer . We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
1994 S2R-T34, N524SL, Model Number: P T6A -3 4, T S O : 0 . 0 0, E x p o r t a b l e , Wings: Avenger Spar Enhancement Kit, LoadMaster 4 Blade Propeller , Single Point Fueling System, AG-NAV 2 GPS, Air Conditioning. $500,000 Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@ turbinesinc.com
1996 Ayres S2R-T34, N2243J, TTAF: 8352.0, Engine(s) P&W PT6A-41 (SN PCE80183) HP 850 TT: 16,645, 357.0 SHS, Prop Specs: Hartzell HC-83TN-30 (SN BUA-19511) Time: 1623, New wing spars installed, SATLOC Bantam w/Intelliflow, Smoker, A/C & Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Cool Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, Boom & Nozzles. $425,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
1977 Weatherly 201C, Approx. 5700 hrs, less than 150 hrs. on major overhaul $65,000 Call 662-803-5102 or 662-7051104
MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT
Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
2015 Thrush 510G Airframe: 900 hours TTSNEW, Engine/Propeller: 900 Hours TTSNEW 150 Hours SPOH. Engine Warranty good through 9/1/2020! (or 2500 TT) Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chromemoly steel spar caps, Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, Dual 24 – volt batteries, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow flow control, Load Hawg, Single Point fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights. **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
PRICE REDUCED!!! 1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super Conversion, Very Clean and well cared for aircraft. Airframe: Approx. 4875 hours TT, Approx. 900 remain on Wing Spar Cap. Engine/Propeller: 200 hours Since EXTENSIVE Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines) 1800 Hours Since Super-1 Conversion. Hartzell 3 blade prop - 4000 Hours TT, 1300 SMOH. Equipment: Bantam GPS with flow control, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel (both sides), Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, Tinted windows, Mesh seat and MORE!!! New Batteries 6/17, Overhauled Ignitor Box 6/17. $374,950 **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 2400, Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCE-PH0851) HP 750, Since Hot Section: 0. Prop Specs: Hartzell B3TN-3D (SN BUA32808), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: MVP Glass Panel, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, Winglets, AM-SAFE Seatbelt Air Bags, SS Booms, Smoker, SS Spreader, Vortex Venerators, Leading Lights , NAV- Lights, Strobes. Excellent Exterior & Interior. Annual completed 2-2017. $665,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net
Immediate Deliver y! 0 -SMOH Tulsa R13 4 0AN -1HYD. Deluxe with New Pistons. OHC 22D40 Prop & Gov also in stock. Call for SPECIAL PRICING. Frank Kelley at 870-759-1692 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 Super Nice R1340 AgCat FWF package. Running great & dry, Canadian times 8 0 0 - S M O H/4 0 - S T O H , 3 0 - S P O H , complete $49K, or will sell piece-meal. AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com R1340-S83H1-G, 364-SMOH, 0-SIRAN Tulsa. $41,900. Mags, Garbs, Governors, Alternators, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Starters, OHC R985/R1340 Cylinders. Call 870-886-2418 or email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com
Bellanca Citabria 7GCAA N5057P, TTAF 6735, Lycoming O-320 TSMOH 860, Sensenich Prop TT 1610, New Concorde Battery, New Ceconite in 2010. Great flying airplane. Priced to sell. Call David Chancy at 229-645-3605 Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500
Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $66,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805
The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com
B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-3807268, 850-380-6091.
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WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net
New 2019 Thrush 510P, 510G or 710P aircraft slots available for 2019! All options available! Call for Pricing and availability! ASI JET is an authorized Thrush Dealer Parts distributor, and Service center for North America! Centrally located in the State of Minnesota, We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts distribution! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255!
Bell 206 Spray Helicopters For Sale or Lease! Bell 206 B’s or 206 L’s turnkey spray ready with Simplex System. AgNav or SATLOC GPS systems. Ready for you to chose your paint colors. Good component times remaining. Fresh annual with sale. Call Brian 561-723-1911
ENGINE - PISTON Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664
R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with w ar r an t y o u tr i g h t/e xch an g e . C al l Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.
ENGINE - TURBINE PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”. Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682.
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Cascade has the 850SHP STC kit for the AT-502 or AT-502B aircraft. This kit is complete with prop, MVP-50T Glass Panel Display, New Upper Instrument Panel. Power to perform and reports from owners are “increased my gross $300/hr”. Call Cascade to power up your business at 509.635.1212 FOR SALE GE H 75 -200 turbine engine still in can. Less than one hour time on it, used for design development. Great price on just the engine or even better price when you buy a conversion kit package and the engine. Contact Turbine Conversions, Ltd Ann Hatfield-Grahek at 616-8379428 or amgrahek@yahoo.com for more information Many Honeywell/Garrett TPE331-6 and TPE331-10 available in stock. Call 417-7818324 or e-mail sales@teci.com United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www. UnitedTurbine.com NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A65AG 314 T S N ; P T6A - 65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light OverhaulPT6A-67AG 2851 TSN. Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Universal Turbine Parts - PT6 Engines Ready For Immediate Shipment - 6 ea PT6A-27/-28 TSO 0(6); 4 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0(4); 6 ea PT6A-41 TSO 0(2), 318, 899, 1764, 3012; 7 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0(4), 1875, 2660, 3426; 1 ea PT6A-67D TSO 2997. We also buy PT6, JT15D, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition. Call Jeff Raines Phone: (334) 315-3517 Fax: (334) 361-0290 or e-mail jraines@utpparts.com or sales@utpparts.com PT6A-34AG, Sn# PCE-57427 “0” SOH. Call Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com
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A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: Call for the bes t pricing on your PT6A Engine Par t s & Rot ables. Cont ac t s ales @ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381. Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com
EQUIPMENT - BOOMS Nearly New Helipod (Simplex) Spray System. Carbon Fiber Boom and complete system. Excellent condition and price! Split shipping: Call (509) 856-8353 SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com 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 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
EQUIPMENT - NOZZLES For sale. 2 Micronair AU 5000 atomizers with 20 mesh Brazed Gauze. Very low time. Call 760 408-8158 for more info. 44 used Davidon atomizers and booms for sale. Booms measure 16 feet & 6 inches. All atomizers in excellent condition. Lost spraying contract. $14.000 Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 Rotary nozzle set for sale. Great condition! Only used 3 months. Versatile with any boom. Lost spraying contract and need to sale. Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KNOWLEDGE ABLE SALE S PEOPLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC 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.
Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com
EQUIPMENT - PARTS We have an overstock of the large Lane Fan, 111FLT. Price is under list. Call Transland at 940-687-1100 or email ayork@translandllc.com for more info. Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters. See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands. Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com 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 D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.
EQUIPMENT - PUMPS SS All-Flo 2” NTP Diaphragm Pump P/N # SP-20, 180 GPM 2” 316 Stainless Steel/ PTFE Engineered for maximum fluid and chemical compatibility & freeze free operation, ranging from clean fluids to slurries, to solids applications. Bolted design provides ease of maintenance and leak free operation. NEW Price $5700 Selling 2 New in the box at $4000 each one used for $2500. Details: Air Inlet 3/4”, Weight 146, Max Flow 180 GPM, Max Air Pressure 120 psi, Max Solids 1/4”, Max Suction Lift Dry 13 ft, Max Suction Lift Wet 26 ft . Call Tanner at 701-520-0229
EQUIPMENT - SPREADERS Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer. Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749
25 Inch Gate Swathmaster Spreader $3000 Call Colton at 804-387-3825 Like new SS spreader for Brave. Adjustable seed gate, gearbox and fan. Also AL Spreader for Pawnee. $2,400 Make offer. Pictures available. (253)225-2226. Breckenridge spreader for Thrush or Dromader. $3000 Frank at 318-614-8661 41” SSF 13 vane spreader, fresh overhaul by SSF, looks almost new. $4,000 Call 573-225-8019 Grumman dry spreader for sale. Good condition! $750 OBO call Aaron Meyer at 308-367- 6538 or email ameyer@ windstream.net TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR AND HAVE BEEN HELPING AG OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE HELP YOU!!! EXCELLENT PRICES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-6861794, parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559-686-9360 or www.johnstonaircraft. com. Ask for our catalog. Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 STAINLESS STEEL SPREADERS & REPAIR - STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. In business for over 30 years. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreader, standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster. Call for more information. 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution. TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com
EQUIPMENT - SUPPORT Aerocreeper - Adjustable Height Creeper. Work on your plane or equipment with more comfort and ease! Easy to operate, 10 quick adjustments, Height range 4.5” to 20”, Heavy duty design, Low maintenance, Made in USA! Great customer service! Use promo-code AA18 for $20 discount. 435744-1019 www.aerocreeper.com Jet A Fuel Tank For Sale $15,000 Call Gerald at 580-450-4996 Very nice Supertow III aircraft tug. Over $5,000 for a new one and this one is barely used. NEW, NEVER used snow chains. New headlight and engine servicing. Has battery tender onboard. Rated up to 15,000 lbs. $3,000 Jacob 580-330-0589 or 620-492-2414 Load Hog out of 510 Thrush. $2500 or Best Offer. Call Mike at 352-494-3978
GPS - DYNANAV Like new factory reconditioned DynaFlight -AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned. $8,900 Call 604-465-0009
GPS - OTHER AgPilotX – New iPad-based GPS Guidance System from Insero - $11,995 introductory offer. Only 3 components – all wireless. Call Anthony at 480-285-4367 or Greg at 602-363-9225
GPS - SATLOC 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 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-4375319 Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC SATLOC G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com
FINANCE !Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today!
HELP WANTED Pilot wanted for large Midwest turbine operation. Late model thrush and air tractors. Paid housing with acre pay varying on experience. Please email resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1882 or fax 478-352-0025
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NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FASTER and HIGHER TECH. DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com
Ag Pilot Wanted - South East Texas, We operate 4-600 series Air Tractors. Full time commitment preferred. Call Paul Bruton 979-541-7864 AG PILOT INSTRUCTORS WANTED: Due to the article in EAA Sport Pilot Magazine about us in August, we are expecting a very busy training schedule this year. We are looking for a few more Ag Pilot Instructors interested in giving back to the industry and prepare the next generation of Ag Pilots to be the safest Ag Pilots they can be. Plan now for your down time after your season. We are looking for Ag Pilot Mentors. Because Ag Pilot training can be done without a rating, a Fixed Wing-CFI is not required, but can be helpful. We would like Ag Pilot Mentors with a minimum of 3 years Ag Pilot Experience. Train to Ag Pilot Minimum standards established by us. Above average pay for above average Mentors. Call for details. Flexible training schedule. We ask for two week commitments at a time. We can help with housing while you are here. Give us a call to put you on our schedule as a Mentor! Send resume to: bevsons@gmail.com or call 772-285-5506. A&P / Ground support individual needed for a large midwest agricultural operation. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1812 or fax to 478-352-0025. Growing Aerial Application Business seeking experienced pilots for 2019 season and beyond. We are looking for pilots who can step in, and go to work while being safe, efficient, and team players. Work is in several states (ID, OR, WA, NV) out of multiple locations. Our area covers a very diverse growing region, therefore, attention to detail is critical. Operations are conducted in various locations off of both municipal, private, and improved runways. The successful candidate(s) will be individuals that do not require wrote consistency, but can adapt to a changing environment, and thrive on new opportunities. Season timing is from April through mid-October (looking for permanent, and seasonal pilots). We perform both day and night time operations (utilizing Night Vision Goggles)...there are opportunities for both day and night time seats based on candidate qualifications. Seasonal wage guarantees may also be available, pending qualifications. Aircraft are M-18 Turbine Dromader’s and a 510 Thrush (all aircraft are powered by TPE331-10 Power plants). Requirements: 2,000 turbine AG minimum , Time in type (or experience with TPE331 engines) highly preferred, 802 experience is desired, Herbicide experience preferred. Must be able to pass license tests in the states listed. Send resume and references to operations@valleyairllc.comwww. ValleyAirLLC.com Immediate Full Time Position open for Pilot. Must be current in AT-502 or similar. Year round work located in Palm Beach County, FL. Contact Bart Perryman at 561-261-9740 or send resume to Deena@ aerialcropprotection.com AT-502 pilot needed at Texas Bailey Flying Service in Plainview Texas. Call Rick at 806-494-2248 or 806-889-3400 We are looking for an experienced pilot to fly our 510 Thrush (Pt-6) or Turbine Cat for the 2018 season. Please send resumes’ to Hendricksonflyingservice@gmail.com Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided. Call Bob at 410-251-6224
Your new Air Tractor is ready! YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2018 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 FUEL, SS CAMLOCS, LANE BRAKE AND FAN, MVP50 .....$1,021,500 2017 AT-802A, 400 TTAF&E, -65AG, LOADED ............................................................$1,315,000 2010 AT-802A, 2,990 TTAF&E, -67AG, FRESH HOT AND ANNUAL ................................$925,000 2016 AT-502XP, 600 TTAF&E, G4/FLOW, VG’S, SMOKER, KAWAK, ANNUAL ................$920,000 2014 AT-502B, 1,500 TTAF&E, G4/FLOW, VG’S SMOKER, COMM & TXP, LANE BRAKE/FAN .. $650,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$66,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED ..................................... $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VANE SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ....................................................$9,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROP HAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ........................................... $CALL$
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Product Specialist Position - CapstanAG™ is a pioneer in innovative precision agricultural products using cutting edge technology. Our mission is to provide growers and applicators with the best solution to their ever changing needs, coupling that with the highest level of customer support. CapstanAG’s recently released innovation for the Aerial market is SwathPRO™. SwathPRO utilizes PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) technology to solve complex Aerial ap p l ic ati o n is s u e s . Sw ath PRO h a s generated incredible feedback from pilots and growers that have been field testing this product over the past year and a half. We are in the process of looking for the right person to fill a Product Specialist role who will work closely with Engineering, Sales and other team members to make SwathPRO as successful in the market as our other products. The perfect candidate will have a minimum of 2-5 years of Sales/ Marketing experience, and experience within the aerial application industry. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to travel up to 50% or more. The right candidate will be able to manage this position anywhere in the US. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel like you have what we are looking for, please forward your resume to our HR Department, bchildress@capstanag.com.
402 Ag Pilot Wanted - Pilot needed from now through November in Louisiana. Please contact Jace at 985-637-0747 or email at jacegarner1@yahoo.com
Lo ad e r n e e d e d fo r N o r t h D a ko t a operation. Great opportunity to possibly work your way up into a seat! Call Rod Mattern at Mattern Spray Service 701321-0767
IA plus A&P mechanic opportunity. Willing to relocate for year round work. Salary and benefits upon qualifications. Please send resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1528 or fax to 478-352-0025
Help Wanted - Full time A&P mechanic ne e de d in man u f ac tur in g s e t tin g . Experience with turbine engines a plus. We offer competitive wages & benefits. If you are an independent, self starter, with attention to detail person, please send your resume to Turbine Conversions, Ltd at amgrahek@yahoo.com
Hendrickson Flying Service, Inc is in need of qualified ground crew to support spray aircraft during the Northern Illinois corn run. CDL and experience handling and mixing pesticides is preferred, but not required. Base hourly plus commission. Seasonal employment. Call Cameron at 815-384-5151 or 815-739-6813
AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics. Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com
Seeking 2 experienced pilots for 2018 season and beyond. We are looking for 2 pilots who can step into the plane and go to work while being efficient. Work is in multiple states(OK, KS, ND, OR) off multiple locations. Herbicide is a fair portion of our work, this means you must be able to tell the difference between corn and soybeans. Seat would be from now until mid-October. (Looking for permanent pilots; recurring season starts in mid march.) Planes are a 602 with a -65 and a 510 with a -41. Short, rough strips are fairly common. 2,000 turbine AG minimum, Time in type highly preferred, Herbicide experience required, Must be able to pass license tests in the states listed. If interested please send a resume to adaaspraying@gmail.com and call our office at 580-532-4483. Thanks, The Deterdings at ADAA. Turbine ag pilot wanted for spray season. Please send resume to skidoo@srt.com
A g r o F l i te C o r p o r at i o n i s s e e k i n g experienced AT-602 pilots. We have immediate availability for full time and part time pilot positions. This position consist of extensive dry work and some liquid work as well. Previous ag experience is required in Air Tractors or equivalent aircraft. We operate extremely clean equipment and offer very competitive compensation. Come join a team of professionals that love what they do! Please resumes to admin@agroflite.com. Looking to employ experienced pilots on Air Tractor 802 or turbine Thrush 550P for a minimum 3 consecutive fire fighting seasons in the Mediterranean region. Each fire season is 6 months. We offer competitive salary, house and car. Please submit your CV to aviators@hotmail.gr Attention: Mr. Paphitis Aero Tech Inc. is in search of a qualified AT-802 pilot for the 2018 season, July-Sept. Employment will open opportunities to next years fire season if you’re interested in flying a SEAT. Standard pay with guarantees. Email applications cameron@aerotechteam.com
IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.
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MISCELLANEOUS Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and extremely simple solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick ac tion W ing nut C AMLOC aircr af t grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com 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 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 D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D A N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Historical Video Productions.
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OPERATIONS FOR SALE OR WANTED Looking to expand my business and add a second location to my existing operation. Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, or Wyoming. Professional operator with experienced crew and staff. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1842 or fax to 478-352-0025 Business Operation For Sale - 60X60 Hangar used as Maintenance and Aerial Application Business. Includes 18ft by 19ft office with restroom. 55ft by 12ft Bifold door. 14ft sidewalls. Insulated Radiant heat. Attached 16ft X 60ft cold storage also includes Octa Flex Containment for Spraying Business. Good side fields with very good price structure. Upper Midwest corn-soybeans-small grain. Good Opportunity for someone willing to work. $117,500 605-448-8372 Redfield, South Dakota Business Opportunity - Recently Built 80ft Wide X 60ft deep Hangar, 62ft X 16ft Hydroswing door 18ft side walls Located on Municipal Airport. Great Opportunity for someone wanting to work and build an Aerial Application Business $150K - Sold my planes and need to sell facilities. 605448-8372 Faulkton South Dakota Former Ag Operation for sale or lease. Located in South Central US. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment. Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025 Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506
PARTS - AIRFRAME Brand new windshield for an AT-400 or AT-301. $350 Call Colton at 804-3873825 Starter and Relay, E-80 24 volt starter type 756 model 21 0 SMOH, AN3025-1 24 volt 300amp Reverse Current Relay new surplus with 8130. 870-897-4548 AT Parts - 802 rudder like new, 802 vert. stab. 502 elev. 502 horz. set 502 Landing Gear,set 402 Landing Gear. 402 canopy. 870-897-4548 THRUSH S2R (510) WINGS - 2012, ACCEPTING OFFERS, Next Generation, 29,0 0 0 hour Spar life, Thrush S2R (510) wings for sale! 2012 MFG year. Approximately 1000 hours Total time on wings, 28000 hours remain on spars! 114 Gallon capacity (228 total), night working light receptacles, Overall white with Red paint accents (But can be painted to match!) Exchange, Outright purchase, Installation, or Delivery available. No control surfaces. Ready to go! Call for details! $99,950 **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255 Thrush Wings with 40,000 hr. Avenger Spar Caps and heavy duty leading edges. Large fuel and fresh spar caps. $75,000 Call Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891
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Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike for details at 352-494-3978. Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts. Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317-579-6666 or dromader@ bycan-sellen.net Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785899-2294 or visit us on the web at www. comproaviation.com AgCat Frameworks Sale! Installation ready...out of factory fixtures. Also, up-grades...long fuel, hoppers, wires, mounts, Empennage, struts, ailerons, canopies, wingtips, special hardware, dispersal equipment. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-8862418/2489 Fax, or email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com
Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 Avenger 40,000 hour Stainless Spar Caps. Available now. $30,000 Call Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891 Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tail springs in stock. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-3673213 to order your set, or check us out at www.stormaeronautics.com Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Storm Aeronautics 402-367-3213 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. 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 kawakaviation.com REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com
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BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft. com Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559- 686 -9360, e-mail: par ts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order. Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com 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
PARTS - ENGINE 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 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.
Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com PTG Starter-Gen #23046-28, OHC S&T, $4500 or trade for 23046-007. AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com
PARTS - OTHER Amtech Hopper quantity system 802 AT - I have 2 systems available for sale. Still operational. $1500 Call Michael at 317-403-1470 TPE331 AgriJet SB+ & SC+ Conversions in stock & On Sale. Installed or FWF Kits. H.D. Mounts. Prices will never be lower! Call 870-886-2418 or email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spray kits, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. contact: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. For all your Air Tractor parts needs call 877-715-8476, email farmair@farmairinc. com or visit our website farmairinc.com Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com 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 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com
PROPELLERS Prop for sale - Hamilton Standard, 12040AG100-2 Blades 200 SOH $7,500 OBO call Monty 541-891-2634
2ea. Hamilton Standard 22D30 with 6533A-12 blades 0-smoh, 2ea. Hamilton Standard 22D30 with 6533A-12 blades run out. 1ea. McCauly IC235 LFA7570 0smoh with extension. 870-897-4548 N E W H A RT Z E L L P RO P E L L E R S/ INSTALLATION SERVICES AVAILABLE – Call 208-697-2759 Fax: 208-459-8550 Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc. com HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 3D40 6101 Blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair. com Q UA L I T Y P RO P E L L E R S FO R S A L E 23D40-6601A19 OHC ............. $28,500 22D40-6533A12 OHC................ 25,500 12D40-6101A12 OHC ............... 22,500 2D30AG100-2 OHC .................. 22,500 12D40AG100-4S 375-SOH ....... 18,500 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH ......... 18,500 HC-B3TN-5M/T1o282N+4 NEW CALL AmAg 870-886-2418/2489 Fax AgCat Sales/Service since 1971 email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com
REAL ESTATE Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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12D40/Ag100 and Other Parts - Just rebuilt by Stockton Propellers, Ca and Ag-Cat speed rings, older SATLOC GPS and other parts. $17,600 530-304-3710 Might be able to deliver prop.
SEAT WANTED Experienced pilot looking for 2018 and 2019 seat. 18,000 plus Ag time, 502, 602 and 802. Thrush time in Pratt and Garrett power. Herbicide and fertilizer, seeding experience flying SATLOC GPS. Rice, cotton, corn and soybeans among crop experience. South central. Email all inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1870 or fax to 478-352-0025 Heli pilot with 30 years ag experience looking to pick up winter work in CA. E xp e r ie n ce d w i th m os t cro ps an d forestry to include fungicide, herbicide and insecticide. 13,000 flight time hours in Bell products and Hughes 500. Some night time flight experience. References and resume available upon request. Email blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1851 or fax to 478-352-025 Experienced pilot looking for 2018 seat and beyond. 4500 hours TT, experience in both herbicide & dry fertilizer. Aircraft flown: AT-301, 402, 502-A -60, 802, Garret -6 S2R Turbo Thrush, Cessna 188 Ag Wagon and Grumman Ag Cat. Resume and references available upon request. Email blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1825 or fax to 478-352-0025. Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston), Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine), Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license, Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs, Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume and references available upon request. Please email blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1787 or fax to 478-352-0025
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Seat Wanted - 1200 hours of turbine time and 1000 hours of radial engine time. Willing to relocate. Current Kanas commercial applicator license. References and resume available upon request. Call Gary at 806-685-3463 Entry level Ag pilot seeking an opportunity. Licensed in CA, A&P with 16 + years GA experience including lots of dope and fabric work. Been working in aviation and or agriculture at some level most of my life. Farming experience 15 + years. My life’s experiences have taught me how to solve problems and get things done! 2500 TT, 474 Turbine, 150 TW, 25 Ag, 295 multi eng. Contact Edward at ed@ packlinesolutions.com or 559-393-9127 Experienced Turbine Air Tractor Pilot Available For Short Term - I am available June, July, and August to help in a pinch or during a busy run. Former owner/ operator with about 7000 ag hours and zero accidents. 4500 in AT-402, 502, 602. Not looking to sit around and watch the wind blow or practice flying. 701-5410102 References from around U.S. Level 1 SEAT pilot. Resume and references available upon request. Please email blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1688 or fax to 478-352-0025
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Eagle Vista Graduate looking for an Ag seat. I’ve loaded in SE Arkansas for the past 3 years and are willing to relocate anywhere. Call Alex at 501-993-9833 for resume and references Looking for 2018 Seat, 9304 TT, 7680 Ag Time, 136 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine. Resume available upon request. Call Cory at 507-456- 6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com Ag Pilot available now, for Fall 2018 and beyond. 1093 TT, 759 AG, 80 Turbine. Herbicide Experience. PAASS attendance. E x te n s i ve Fa r m B ackg ro u n d . A &P Mechanic with Ag Aircraft Maintenance Experience. Resume with References Available. Please Email javiation@icloud. com
SERVICE CD Aviation Services provides maintenance for the TPE331. Contact us for a full list of our services. 417-206-2327 or sales@ cdaviationservices.com 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 AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Call Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213
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 Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885
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
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FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 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.
2007 International Boom Truck with 1500 gallon water tanks, new pump and 70 cubic foot loading sock. $17,000 Call Colton at 804-387-3825
TRAINING 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.
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.
Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www. RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774. Training Center Certified For Mechanics & Pilots. Certified Simulator FTD Level 2, Fire Fighting Training, Turbine Transition Courses, Emergency Training. EASA 147 training center for mechanics, 96 hours theory and practice. Flight school with FTD level 2 (EASA) simulator. Simulation for fire OPS. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope.com Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www. eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772285-5506
PRICE REDUCED! 1977 Beall Tanker Pup Trailer, 4 axle 6500 gal with 3 compar tments (2000, 1500, 3000), bottom load/discharge both sides, used for avgas, good tires. $11,900 Darrin Pluhar, Plu’s Flying Service, Ekalaka, MT 406-853-0039
1 9 8 4 G M C B l a c k Ta n k Tr u c k , 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps. Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $3,595. Down payment of $1000 to Paypal with balance due by wire transfer to seller’s account or cashier’s check. Buyer pick up item after sale. Contact Carl at 979 219-9351
Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
WANTED TO BUY Wanted: SATLOC 99.5 Single CPU Already have light bar, keypad, display antenna and cables. Call Gerald at 580450-4996
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Wanted for purchase or lease urgently required one of the following serviceable propellers for a Walter 601 E11 engine whilst our prop is in for overhaul. 1. Avia Propeller V508E-AG106A 2. Avia Propeller V508E-Ag99A 3. Avia-Hamilton Standard VJ8.510AG or VG8.510 Contact Alison Griffin at griffair@inspire.net.nz
Explore the History of Agricultural Aviation National Agricultural Aviation Museum Monday-Saturday 9a-5p 800-844-TOUR
A .E.R .O. Turbine Par ts: PT6A Core Engines and/or PT6A Excess Inventory Wanted for Purchase. Contact sales@ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381
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Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-5729011 or 479-935-4891
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We b u i l d l o a d e r t r u c k s t o y o u r specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133, Cell: 870-919-2317 or visit http://www.augerdanllc.com
The Satloc G4 ®
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Advanced Aerial Guidance
Key G4 Features
L7 Lightbar
• Wireless transfer of logs and jobs • Access the G4 remotely through the Internet
The L7 Lightbar with new Hi-Bright LEDs, 4 Displays and other new features including optional sun visor
• Ability to receive job files from AgSync & Flight Plan Online
HQ™ Instant Data Push/Pull
• FAA obstacle warning database
• Hot keys enable you to quickly toggle to full map screen
• Live view of any aircraft or asset
• Laser altimeter support
• View, print or email as-applied spray maps
• Nearest swath feature
• Enter Section/Township/Range
• Create, view, manage and send job files to any aircraft with a G4
• Various weather layers including US & Canadian Radar and Wind
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