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Meet the New Kids On the Crop.

The new Thrush 510G now available in both single and dual cockpit versions.

Powered by the revolutionary GE H80 turbine engine, the 510G is quickly becoming the talk of the fields thanks to its higher cruise speeds, enhanced hot and high performance and increased fuel efficiency. Not to mention it requires no hot section inspections and boasts a TBO of 3,600 hours. Like every Thrush, the 510G is built to work as hard as you do – and to deliver the superior productivity, security and value you’ve come to expect from the most innovative aircraft manufacturer in the business.

Come meet the single and dual cockpit 510G – the newest airplanes in ag aviation. Visit us online, or call Eric Rojek at 229.789.0437.

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10 2014 Review 19 P&WC leading in biodiesel R&D and testing 22 Women in ag aviation

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Looking back over the past eleven months of 2014

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calendar of events December 8-11, 2014 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition Galt House & KY Int’l Conv Center Louisville, KY Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org January 5-7, 2015 LaAAA Convention HIlton Hotel Lafayette, LA Edward Krielow 337-824-5007 laaaonline.org January 7-9, 2015 TxAAA Convention Hilton Fort Worth, TX Susan Bennett 512-476-2644 taaa.org January 8-9, 2015 MoAAA Convention Drury Lodge Cape Girardeau, MO Scott Rainey 731-446-5938 731-538-2926 January 11-13, 2015 ArAAA Convention Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR 501-372-4500 agaviation.net January 12, 2015 AzAAA Meeting TBD Brittany Armstrong 520-705-9692

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January 15-17, 2015 MsAAA Convention Beau Rivage Casino/Hotel Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com January 18-20, 2015 NEAAA Convention Dover Downs Hotel and Casino Dover Downs, DE Sandy Carter 609-820-7846 northeastaaa.org January 19-21, 2015 OkAAA Convention Oklahoma City, OK Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 sandy@okaaa.org January 26-27, 2015 AMAA Convention Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 eccampbell@yahoo.com January 28-30, 2015 NMAAA Convention Inn at the Mountain Gods Mescalero, NM Wade Berry 575-640-7258 February 2-5, 2015 SEAF Convention Savannah, GA Marriott Savannah Riverfront Linda Minton 772-971-9980 FLAgAviation.org

February 8-10, 2015 NC AAA Double Tree Atlantic Beach, NC Mike Rivenbark 910-279-7069 February 16-18, 2015 NATA Convention Ramada Inn, Kearney, NE Judy McDowell 402-475-6282 nata@windstream.net February 13-15, 2015 NAAA Spring Board Meeting Hilton Old Town Hotel Alexandria, VA Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org February 19-21, 2015 Canada AAA Convention Fairmont Winnipeg Winnipeg, MT Jill Lane 780-413-0078 canadianaerialapplicators.com February 24-26, 2015 TriState Convention Alerus Center Grand Forks, ND Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (ND) 701-642-5777 Laurie Robbennolt (SD) 605-765-2707 Theresa Stieren (MN) 952-226-5874 March 12, 2015 InAAA Meeting Turbines Inc Terre Haute, IN Brian Townsend 574-583-9900

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agair mail footsteps My name is Patrick Humphrey, I’m an aspiring ag-pilot in training.

I have recently decided to enter into agricultural application thanks to the mentoring of my dad, Terry Humphrey of Thrush Aircraft. I’ve been at the school for a month now and I’ve come into contact with several students (many are sons of ag pilots) who are confident in their positions after school and their futures.

I grew up in the factory at Ayres Corporation and Thrush Aircraft.

After the experience of watching the building of these aircraft, I felt I knew the ins and outs of ag flying. Thankfully, Terry put me in my place and made sure I knew this would be no easy profession.

He made sure I understood that I would have to earn my seat in the industry and that I will have to work twice as hard not having an agricultural background.

I would like to write an article to the young aspiring pilots entering the industry today. Granted, there are many who will have inherited jobs from their dads. There are still many who have dads in the industry that will have to work extremely hard to earn their seats.

After many “talking to’s” by Terry Humphrey, I feel the realization doesn’t hit many young aspiring ag pilots until the day they finish their training. I believe the article would be insightful to many and maybe give a different angle for new pilots.

Hello Patrick; It is good to hear from you and congratulations on choosing to follow in your dad’s footsteps to be an ag-pilot! If there is only one thing that I can tell you, that is to listen closely to any advice your dad gives you.

He has been at this ag-aviation game for decades, flown all type of ag-aircraft under a variety of conditions. Consider him a wealth of information well worth mining.

As for writing an article, please do. We will be glad to take a look at it.

It is always interesting to get a different perspective on this industry of ours. —Bill

students I have attached two more graduates from our ag school. Kyler Cryder from Minooka, Illinois has just passed his instrument check ride and is starting the ag program. Aaron Phillips from Fort Scott, Kansas has just completed the ag program. Both students are planning to fly for our spray operation, Plane Cents Aviation, in the spring of 2015.

Thanks, Bruce Dance bruce@AgAviationSchool.com Miller, Missouri Hello Bruce; Congratulations to Kyler and Aaron! I know they are really excited about starting their ag-aviation career.—Bill Kyler Cryder

Please contact me and let me know if there’s anything you would like me to do. Thank you so much for your time and I look forward to hearing from AgAir Update.

Patrick Humphrey Albany, GA Aaron Phillips

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Not sure if you like this picture. It’s Gene Sutton and the mechanic of LCMCD.

My five minutes of fame framed. Diane, our HR lady had this done for me.

Gene showed the LCMCD’s article on the AAU to the mechanic.

They normally read the Wings Beat.

Terry Humphrey Thrush Aircraft, Inc. Albany, GA

Regards, Lai Nguyen, P.Eng. AG-NAV Inc. Ontario, Canada

Lai; I love it! Great photo, however, I’m a bit prejudiced. They should really be thrilled with the December edition and its article about the rotary metering system. I’ll be sure to send them extra copies.—Bill

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by Bill Lavender It is the end of the year; the first year of ag flying for some, the end of a career for others that are retiring and the end of a year for those with many decades of flying ag. Each sees the ending in their own way. For most, the season has been a relatively “normal” season, not too busy and not too slow. However, after several extremely good years, the definition of a normal season changes and becomes a slow season. The one thing that can be assured in ag-aviation, neither exceptional, normal or slow seasons last forever. How you weather them often depends on what you have learned and how you apply that education.

Looking back over the past eleven months of 2014, many things took place in ag-aviation.

AgAir Update made every attempt to bring those events to its readers. In the January edition, AgAir Update ventured outside the U.S. border to visit a very progressive operation in Costa Rica.

El Colono Agropecurio operates 19 agaircraft spraying mostly bananas.

The company launched its agplane operation, a division of a large farming supply company, in 2007. The aircraft division is managed by the company’s founder’s son, 30-year old Cristian Castillo. Since that article, El Colono Agropecurio has bought several more new AT-502s from Lane Aviation and continues to expand.

One of the mainstays in agaviation’s aircraft fleet is the AgCat. Although production stopped several years ago, Hershey Flying Service took over that responsibility building Ag-Cats from the ground up. The February edition featured how Jared Storm in 2011 bought the longtime, well-known Hershey Flying Service from the Roueche brothers, now both deceased.

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With Jared’s love of the Ag-Cat, he has improved on the services offered by Hershey Flying Service and continues the tradition of supporting the worldwide fleet of Ag-Cats.

The March edition focused on aerial firefighting, an ever growing part of the ag-aviation industry. With a visit to Kinston, North Carolina, AgAir Update met with the North Carolina Forestry Service (NCFS), the oldest, continuous operating Single Engine Air Tanker facility in the United States. The NCFS operates a fleet of 23 aircraft with 26 full-time employees of which 17 are pilots. Three piston-powered Dromaders, a piston-powered S2R Thrush and five helicopters provide the equipment to deliver fire suppression from the air.

Some may argue the validity of specialized training for agaviation. However, that argument does not hold water and many operators are meeting the demand to replace an aging agpilot population. Some are finding the best way to train the new ag-pilot is with the side-byside seating of Air Tractor’s AT504. The aircraft serves equally in a dual role as a spray plane equivalent to the AT-502B, while also providing an excellent training platform for ag-flying. The April edition of AgAir Update features this versatile ag-plane.

Without a doubt, breaking into the ag-aviation business takes determination at a very high level. That kind of determination is exactly what motocross racer Heath Voss had when he decided to retire from being a champion motorcycle racer to become a helicopter ag-pilot operator. A visit by AgAir Update for the May edition revealed Heath’s attention to detail that

included an immaculate maintenance shop and high-end support equipment. Remarkably, Heath reached this level of professionalism in ag-aviation in about three years.

The summer June edition of AgAir Update featured the Thrush H80 Switchback aircraft.

It is the 510-gallon, GE H80 powered Thrush with a modified fire gate for SEAT operations.

The uniqueness of the setup is the ability of the operator to switch back and forth between firefighting operations and dry or liquid applications in a very short period of time. The article is written by AgAir Update’s AirFire & Forestry Chief Editor, Marc Mullis. Marc gives a handson evaluation of the versatility of the Switchback. Marc is an active SEAT pilot with decades of experience.

The July edition of AgAir Update features the return of the legendary Pawnee PA-25-235.

Although, today the aircraft is no longer built by Piper Aircraft; instead by an Argentine company, Laviasa. The new version is now called the PA-25 p3 with a 260 hp engine and constant speed propeller. I made a couple of evaluation flights that included loading the 180-gallon hopper to the 150-gallon mark with nearly full fuel. The aircraft handled with ease. There will be conditions when the PA-25 p3 pilot will be able to fill the hopper and fly comfortably with it.

The Arkansas Razorbacks are a favorite college team for Arkansas operators. Some paint their aircraft in Razorback colors (red) and others name their company after the team, as did Brent Carpenter with his Hog Air Aviation operation near Jonesboro. Beginning with an AT-502, today Hog Air Aviation operates six AT-802s and two OH58 helicopters. The August

edition of AgAir Update makes for interesting reading on how this Razorback fan grew his company in northeastern Arkansas.

On of the more impressive agplanes, from its sheer size and its productivity, is the AT-802 Fire Boss. Not unlike the Fire Boss, its manufacturer, Wipaire, Inc., is just as impressive. Based in South Saint Paul, Minnesota. this third generation company of Wiplingers (Ben, Bob and Chuck) builds 50-70 floats a year for aircraft of all sorts with the Fire Boss Wipline 10000 as its largest set. The September edition of AgAir Update features Wipaire, Inc. with a visit to the factory; a truly remarkable company.

Ag-pilots tend to be loyal to their brand of aircraft. It can be no more true than does the October edition of AgAir Update point out when it featured multi-generation operations running Air Tractors.

From California to Texas to Florida, these three companies featured in the article have similarities found in many agoperations around the world.

The November edition of AgAir Update features a flying service based on the prairies of North Dakota. Rubbert Aerial once operated exclusively Pawnees, until it realized it could no longer meet the demands of its farmer customers. Transitioning from three Pawnees, to two turbine Air Tractors all in one year, makes for interesting reading.

The company even kept the Pawnees to compliment the productivity of the Air Tractors.

With this December edition of AgAir Update, another year approaches its end. For most, the season north of the equator was good. Operators south of the equator are just now starting a promising season. These are profitable and challenging times for aerial applicators. No one knows what 2015 will bring forth.

Without a doubt, AgAir Update will continue to keep its readers worldwide informed.

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Preparing for next season When the National Interagency Fire Council moves their Situation Report from a daily report to a weekly, it is my signal that the fire season has ended.

For the 2014 season, this occurred in early October. Historically, this was one of the least active seasons in decades for the United States. The national ten-year average for number of “large” fires and acres burned is 65,023 and 7,037,332 respectively. For 2014, the figures are 43,151 and 3,262,635. It has been suggested that a more aggressive initial attack policy has resulted in the statistics, but I believe that the numbers are attributable to Mother Nature. To press my point, during the El Niño weather pattern of 2011 more than four million acres burned in my home state of Texas. Since then the weather patterns have allowed less than onehundred thousand acres to burn in the Lone Star state. During this period, timely precipitation has produced a tremendous fuel load that is ready to burn when conditions return.

The Fire Boss seems to have found its niche in the firefighter’s toolbox.

Incident commanders have discovered that the versatile aircraft can be used in much the same way as a type one

helicopter at a fraction of the cost when suitable scooping water is nearby. I flew several fires with Fire Bosses this season and saw firsthand what they can do and I was impressed. John Schwenk ,owner of Aero Spray Inc. out of Appleton, Minnesota is currently the only operator of Fire Bosses in the United States. He currently operates four of them. One of John’s aircraft delivered eighty loads of water on a fire this summer in one eight-hour flight time cycle. I think the future holds great promise for the Fire Boss. More than sixty have been sold worldwide. I see a lot more coming in the future.

It is getting harder and harder for aircrews to find decent and affordable housing when on contract. The lead time on a move is usually measured in minutes and our abilities to make a decent choice in housing is often very limited. I have spent many nights at airports waiting on a ride after a long day. Usually a call to dispatch will solve the problem, but when it doesn’t happen it can lead to a long night which leads to a much longer day. I think that it should be automatic when a last minute move is made for dispatch to make housing and transportation arrangements.

Winter and early spring are the time when crews attend recurrent training sessions. I will soon be traveling to Sacramento to participate in simulator training. This is an excellent program and only gets better with each passing year. It brings together air crews from the entire gamut of fire aviation, so we can train just as we work. I am really looking forward to participating.

I hope everyone had a safe and prosperous season. Be sure and bring something to your training sessions and I hope to see you in the mountains one day.

Marc

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A summer in the life of a SEAT pilot

by Marc Mullis Many people cannot comprehend the lifestyle that an aerial firefighting pilot leads during the heat of a busy fire season.

Living out of a bag, often in a different town and hotel night after night, waking up every morning not knowing where you will wind up come sunset. Descriptive words such as “gypsy” and “unstable” are often heard when we try to describe what we do.

A new five-year exclusive use Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) contract went into effect in 2014. The contracts were awarded to thirty-three aircraft which were strategically placed in fire prone areas across the Western United States. The new contracts differed from previous ones in that each aircraft would be assigned to a starting point and then be moved throughout the season to wherever the need may be. Under previous contracts, an aircraft was assigned a home base and would remain there through the fire season. The start date for my 100-day contract for this year was June 5.

In early May I received word that my starting point was to be Grand Junction, Colorado. SEATs are often assigned in pairs and going along with me and Tanker-809 was be fellow M&M

Air Service pilot Bill Rose in Tanker-866. Neither Bill nor I had ever flown out of Grand Junction (GJT) and we were both excited about going to Colorado.

About a week before the start date, all company pilots converged on our fire headquarters in Fort Stockton, Texas for in-house training and to familiarize ourselves with the new Hydro-Max Fire Gates which had been installed during the off-season. With our flight plans prepared and hotel reservations made, we were ready to travel on June 3. The other two company ships were starting in Canyon City, Colorado.

The GJT tanker base is considered full service; meaning it can load Heavy Air Tankers as well as SEATs. It has its own retardant plant with a contracted loading crew. The Middle Colorado River Dispatch Center is adjacent to the tanker base which makes for a seamless operation. Bill and I, along with our service truck drivers, settled into the pilots’ lounge awaiting our first fire call.

The first few weeks at GJT were very slow. Besides a couple of heads up, there was very little fire activity. The handful of new starts were quickly contained by ground crews and did not

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require any aerial support. We passed the time cooking, watching TV and playing games on our tablets. Under the contract if a pilot has not flown in a 14-day period, a mission currency flight must be made. This consists of a simulated mission that is made as realistic as possible utilizing all available resources. Because of previously busy fire seasons, I had not flown one in over ten years and this would be the first of three during this very slow fire season.

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In late June, we started receiving dispatches to small fires that usually required only a load or two of retardant per aircraft.

Monsoonal moisture brought with it lightning which was responsible for the activity. In early July, the decision was made to move Bill and T-866 up the road to Rifle, Colorado where a portable SEAT base had been set up. This spread us out for a faster initial attack response, but we were close enough to work the same fires.

Not long after the move, a dispatch came in for a fire about seventy miles to the northwest near Vernal, Utah. Structures were threatened and evacuations were ordered. Bill and I were the closest resources and were the initial attack aircraft (IA).

By the time we dropped our loads an Air Attack, Lead Plane and three Heavy Air Tankers had been ordered. The rest of the day was spent “load and return� out of GJT. The so-farquiet base had catapulted into a hub of activity. As nightfall neared we began to get a handle on the flames and all aircraft were ordered to overnight in GJT. The ramp soon became very

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The following morning saw the briefing room packed with crews from two BAe-146s, one P2-V, and three SEATs. The fire was under control but all aircraft were still assigned in case a breakout occurred. The pilot lounge was no longer the empty retreat it had once been as everyone vied for their own personal space.

As the days passed, the other two SEATs were sent back to their respective bases and one by one the heavies were dispatched to fires far away. By now, the monsoons had brought precipitation as well as lightning. Colorado was getting wet and the fire danger started to spiral downward.

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The next dispatch was to a fire 140 miles to the north near Rawlings, Wyoming. The reload base was at Casper. Once again, Bill and I were the closest assets and would be IA. The fire was burning in very steep terrain which made it extremely difficult to get ground crews and equipment into it. It became an aerial operation. Once again heavies, additional SEATs and helicopters were ordered and the rest of the day was spent load and return.

Pumpkin time found Bill and me in Casper, where we learned that a reload base was being set up in Rawlings and it would be our new base.

The following afternoon we made the move to Rawlings and our drivers in their support rigs were waiting on us. It is a sleepy little town in the southwest part of the state. The airport is over 6,800 feet MSL and has a 7,000-foot runway. Hot July afternoons caused density altitude to soar to well over 10,000-feet.

Wyoming is huge and our two AT-802s were the only fixedwing assets in the entire state. Long distance dispatches soon become the norm. One such mission had us dropping on a fire at 11,000 MSL in the Bighorn Mountains between snow patches

Fire activity picked up as dry thunderstorms became more common with the monsoonal moisture moving farther north.

We were moved back to Casper. One afternoon we were sent to a fire near the Montana border. Our reload base was Rapid City, South Dakota. It was mid-afternoon when we launched, so I knew we would not make it back to Rawlings. I dropped my first load and headed to Rapid City for fuel and more retardant. After dropping my second load, Great Plains Dispatch contacted me and relayed that I was being diverted to Newcastle, Wyoming where a reload base was being set up. I inquired about jet fuel availability because it was now getting very late on a weekend and it is a very small airport.

I was assured that fuel was available.

When I stopped in the pit, a nervous young man jumped on the wing and told me that he had never loaded an airplane before. Red flags immediately went up. When I inquired about fuel he said the fuel guy would be there in about an hour. In an hour it would be dark, so I headed to the fire with minimal fuel.

After the drop, which turned out to be straight water with no retardant, I headed for Gillette where I landed twenty minutes after sundown with the low fuel warning light screaming bright red.

As the monsoonal moisture slowly soaked Wyoming, we came into work one morning to get word we were being moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. We made a dash to the hotel to check out and gather our things and rushed back to the airport for some flight planning. Coeur d’Alene is in the northern panhandle of the state about one hundred miles from the Canadian border. I had been there many times before and it is some of the most beautiful country that I have ever seen. The flight up took us across the middle of Yellowstone and required a fuel stop at Bozeman, Montana. The scenery along the way was nothing short of breathtaking.

At Coeur d’Alene, we joined up with another SEAT, a Fire Boss, and an Avro RJ-85 Next Generation Heavy Air Tanker. Fire activity was slow but with a great bunch of people at the full service tanker base the days clicked by fast. Soon the shorter days and cooler nights of September arrived and we began making preparations to head home when our contract ended on September 15. Bill headed to Arizona, while I returned to West Texas. The fire season was over and it was time to return to a normal life.

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Women in ag aviation Sarah Clark - Mississippi Editors Note: This is the first article in a ongoing series about women in ag aviation. Next month, we will read about Bethany Root from Missouri.

by Graham Lavender Sarah Clark has been interested in airplanes since childhood. Born in Australia, Sarah moved to the U.S. when she was eight. At 15, she started washing aircraft in Mesa, Arizona in exchange for flying lessons.

Working at the airport opened doors for Sarah to ride right-seat on charter flights, letting her gain invaluable experience after she obtained her private rating.

Sarah decided that charter flying wasn’t for her and left aviation for the next decade. During her hiatus, Sarah worked for Harley Davidson testing the durability of all their models of motorcycles. After six years with Harley Davidson, Sarah landed a job as manager of a flight school. This move enabled her to further her aviation career and obtain her commercial pilot’s license.

Sarah met Jim Risher, who was a flight instructor, charter, aerobatic and ag pilot, during her time at the flight school.

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After spending considerable time around the ag industry following JIm, Sarah decided ag flying was for her. She

attended the 2014 Mississippi AAA convention where she started looking for her first seat, even giving testimony of her flying experience during the banquet as a speaker. Unbeknownst to Sarah, two long-time Mississippi operators, Mark Kimmel of Dixie Dusters in Itta Bena and Mark Gary of Gary Flying Service in Inverness, were beginning a partnership in an AT-502B.

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only exception, was that none were ag aircraft. Mark Gary was in agreement with the hiring decision. With their history of trying different aircraft and ideas over the last 50 years, both Marks felt good about hiring Sarah and mentoring her.

Sarah Clark and Mark Gary outside at Gary Flying Service in Inverness, MS Both operators knew they were going to need a pilot who didn’t need a full season of spraying and that it would be extremely difficult to find a high-time, qualified 502 pilot who didn’t need to fly full-time.

Mark Kimmel had the idea to hire Sarah.

She had a significant amount of total time in a variety of aircraft, including several different tailwheel models. The

While Kimmel and Gary were formulating the idea of offering Sarah her first seat, Sarah and Jim were about to purchase a C-188. Their plan was to lease the pilot and aircraft to operators in Mississippi that found themselves behind, or in need of a backup aircraft.

Mark Kimmel called Sarah and told her those plans were not necessary, offering her a seat in an AT-502B. The next hurdle was finding insurance in the AT-502B for a “0” ag-time pilot.

Kimmel Aviation Insurance, located in Greenwood, stepped in with a prepared syllabus that an insurance underwriter would accept and insure. Frank Kimmel explained. “It was imperative the underwriter had full faith and confidence in the two ag operations, Dixie Dusters

and Gary Flying, even more so than with the pilot.”

Sarah was required to fly the aircraft ten hours empty to get a feel for the aircraft.

The next ten hours were devoted to learning the GPS system. Finally, the third ten hours were flown with water, starting light and working up to a full load. Emergency dumps were also done.

Sarah’s first 1,000 paying acres were for fertilizing corn on Mark Kimmel’s farm where he could monitor her work.

Satisfied with what he saw, Mark sent Sarah fertilizing corn for a Dixie Duster’s customer. After a successful year of flying, Sarah will apply herbicides in 2015. In accordance with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture, after 500 hours of ag-flying she will be able to apply glyphosate.

Sarah’s biggest challenge has been restraining herself. With her spirited desire to fly more, she finds herself having to hold back. “Flying ag is the most challenging thing I have ever done

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and I love it. This experience really does take a village. I am so grateful to all the people that have helped me this summer, from the mechanics at Air Repair in Cleveland that let me experience what they were doing to my aircraft, to my fellow ag-pilots who give me sound advice, the loaders and of course the farmers and both Marks, who had the confidence in me to fly their aircraft. I am especially grateful to Mark Kimmel’s pilot, David Habig, who offered a good advice almost every time I had a job to do. I truly appreciated his efforts and patience.”

before she finally found two men who had the confidence in her to take a chance to mentor her. If it were not for Mark Kimmel and Mark Gary, Sarah may have been still looking for an ag-seat and not have 200 hours logged in an AT502B. Eventually, Sarah would have

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It hasn’t all been a bed of roses for Sarah at Dixie Dusters where she did almost all of her ag-flying. A tire on the 502 caught a wire that eluded her view because of the way she was working the field. “I surely learned from that incident.

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The Duster Dash In an industry that is passionate about airplanes and agriculture, a young boy who is passionate about computers and technology has found a way to belong.

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When preteen Micah Rassi walked into work with his father, Clay Rassi, he realized that the programmers at AgSync spoke his language in a way that his peers had never understood. Over lunch, they discussed computer code and troubleshooting while he showed them the PC games he had recently designed and programmed. It didn’t take long before someone queried, “Do you think you could build a crop dusting game?”

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Important bylaws vote slated for NAAA business meeting Dec. 9 The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) and Women of the National Agricultural Aviation Association (WNAAA) deliberated on a number of significant issues at their fall board meetings in October, including, most notably, a vote on amending NAAA’s Articles of Incorporation and merging NAAA’s Constitution & Bylaws into a new NAAA Bylaws document. The changes are subject to the approval of NAAA’s voting members at the NAAA Business Meeting Dec. 9 in Louisville, Ky.

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A quorum consisting of 10 percent of the voting members will be needed at the NAAA Business Meeting to vote on these changes, so it is imperative that as many voting members attend the meeting as possible. Shortly after the board meeting, NAAA mailed draft copies of the new governing documents to all members with voting rights. This includes members in the following NAAA membership categories: Operator, Affiliated Operator, Participating Operator, Pilot, Participating Pilot, Allied Industry, Affiliated Allied Industry and WNAAA. NAAA also provided detailed background information covering the changes point by point and explaining the reasoning behind them.

The purpose of the rewrite is to bring NAAA’s governing documents into compliance with existing and recently revised law for nonprofits incorporated in Washington, D.C. Last year NAAA’s legal counsel strongly urged NAAA to revise and merge its Constitution and Bylaws to comply with changes made to the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act. More than 400 man hours later, the NAAA Constitution & Bylaws Rewrite Committee, working with NAAA’s legal counsel, developed the

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Some specific changes include recommendations by the attorney to provide more oversight into entities operating under NAAA’s jurisdiction, such as the WNAAA, by altering its structure into a new, broader committee and member classification. Other proposed changes include for the allowance of voting on association policy, bylaw changes and other matters by mail and electronically instead of solely by an in-person vote. Proxy votes would no longer be permitted, as proxies and alternate directors are not allowed under the D.C. Act. Once a quorum is reached, two-thirds of the voting members present at the NAAA Business Meeting must vote for the motion in order for the new bylaws to replace the current Constitution and Bylaws. NAAA encourages all voting members to review the proposed governing documents and the justification for the changes carefully when they receive them. NAAA’s Annual Business Meeting will occur Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in Ballroom B of the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.

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It is important to note that it is currently illegal to utilize UAS for commercial purposes, and the FAA takes a strict interpretation of commercial use. At this time, the general guidance from FAA is that if an agricultural production operation is being run as a hobby, and for “pure pleasure”, then use of a UAS would be interpreted as a “hobby” use. However, if a given agricultural operation is being run as a business venture, then any use of a UAS would be interpreted as “commercial” use, and is illegal at this time. Moreover, the FAA is currently developing rules and regulations that will allow for commercial use of UAS, with the rules to be released sometime in the future.

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Andrea Coppick wins 1st Annual Thrush Ag Scholarship through Women in Aviation Editors Note: Thrush Aircraft, through the group Women in Aviation, have sponsored a $10,000 scholarship available to any woman who is interested in pursuing a career in agricultural aviation. Proceeds from the scholarship must fund agricultural aviation training. Andrea Coppick, a 737 First Officer for Alaska Air and wife of ag pilot Joe Coppick from Oregon, won this year’s scholarship. Below is her essay, reprinted as submitted..

by Andrea Coppick When I was 8 years old, a friend of my mom’s took us to lunch one day. Only instead of going to a local restaurant, we went to the local airport, jumped in her Cessna 172, flew to another state and had lunch there. It was magical and the day gave me a vision of what I wanted to do with my life.

In college, I pursued an aviation degree and obtained many of my flight ratings. My husband, Joe, and I met there (he was the

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lab assistant for my physics class and wouldn’t date me for the longest time). Joe had plans to be a military pilot which were derailed due to a motorcycle accident in his Senior year. He finished his degree in Aerospace Engineering and later landed in the computer industry for the first 15 years or so of our marriage.

I worked as a flight instructor for about 7 years, followed by some charter flying and then a regional airline. Oh, and we had a set of twin girls during the time I was flight instructing (the hours were flexible so it worked well but became a little more challenging during the charter & airline flying).

Time marched on... Joe did well in the computer industry but it wasn’t his dream job. It was quite a shock when he announced that he wanted to be an ag-pilot (I still thought of it in terms of “crop duster pilot”. And since I was a city girl born and raised, my exposure to crop dusting was limited to movie scenes like the one in Independence Day where the crop duster airplane lands on a rural road and the pilot staggers (slightly intoxicated) from the cockpit to ask where he is and his teenage son arrives on the scene screaming, “What are you doing? You sprayed the wrong field!”) I had a lot of resistance to my husband’s career change.

In the time Joe has been an aerial applicator, it has opened up a whole new world to me, one that I had never before considered. It is a much more complex and challenging flight environment than I imagined. Flying is actually a small part of it, and these pilots are true professionals. Safety is always

the highest priority and they use every bit of technology and resources to do the job well such as GPS mapping, Google Earth for reconnaissance on new jobs and some operators even use NVGs (night vision goggles).

As a female in the aviation industry, I have long been involved with Women In Aviation International (WAI) which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests. There are over 10,000 members in this organization and each year they are able to award roughly $500,000$700,000 in scholarships.

I was amazed and excited last year to see that Thrush Aircraft was offering a $10,000 scholarship for ag-training through WAI. I knew I had to apply because I could see being involved in the industry on days off (as our twins go off to Navy/ College next year) or as another venue for flying if I become disenchanted with the airline flying. It was an honor to be chosen to receive the award!

The scholarship money was paid directly to the flight school providing the training which took me to Flying Tiger Aviation in Rayville, Louisiana for some of the funniest flying I’ve ever done! I spent a number of hours in the Citabria attempting to re-learn how to land a tailwheel airplane (never got good at that) and the basic spray patterns. Then I had a few hours in the Ag-Cat which is much bigger and heavier and finally, I spent

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Louisiana was so close to Georgia that I decided to take a side trip to visit the Thrush factory in Albany just to say thank you for the scholarship and see the operation. I was met by Eric Rojek, the Vice President of Marketing. I had a great tour of the factory and find it truly amazing that airplanes go from nuts, bolts, sheet metal, etc into machines that defy gravity.

I asked many questions about the operation, the involvement of women in the industry and the ag industry as a whole.

One of the things that stood out is that Thrush management is concerned with upcoming retirements of ag-pilots and not enough new pilots entering the field (this is the same concern at the regional airlines as well). The scholarship is one way

Thrush is trying to encourage male or female pilots to enter the field of ag-aviation. (By the way, you do not have to be a female to join WIA and apply for the scholarships offered there). See Women in Aviation’s website (www.wai.org) for scholarship info and deadlines (usually sometime in November).

When I arrived home, my husband asked if I thought I could hop in his plane (a turbine Thrush) and go out on an ag job. In my heart I know there’s a lot more learning that needs to occur to be a professional aerial applicator

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No one knows, as of this writing, what Edwards Barham died from. Only time will tell. I am sure, by this time most ag pilots have already

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You can read Mo Rolf’s eye-witness account on our Flying Tiger Facebook page.

Edwards brought me here from south Texas where I was flying on a boll weevil eradication contract in 1996. He was on a board for the University of Louisiana at Monroe that hired teachers and assistant professors. Edwards was one of five on the board, I was one of five who were interviewed for the job of assistant professor in the Aviation Department as chief pilot and ag aviation specialist for the University.

The job actually would not become active until the spring of 1998, so Edwards got me a seat in Winnsboro, LA flying a 401 Air Tractor until I would begin my stint with ULM the next spring.

At the end of the boll weevil season, I moved to Rayville, LA and flew ULM’s new S2RT Turbo Thrush. After four years the ag aviation program was dropped at the university. Edwards founded the Flying Tiger ag school for aspiring ag pilots. I was the first instructor other than himself, and initially, it was just the two of us, but Flying Tiger grew rapidly.

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Pesticide drift has definitely been a problem in the past, and there still are many examples of lawsuits each year where litigants claim a small amount of a pesticide has moved off-target and caused undesirable impacts.

Most experts recognize that trace levels of drift are unavoidable. The EPA has stated, “… some minimum level of drift would occur from most or all applications as a result of the uses of pesticides.”

Nonetheless, the EPA is expected to announce stricter drift policies and application requirements on new pesticide labels.

To mitigate drift, pesticide labels are evolving to recommendations based on droplet size. For example, the Roundup PowerMAX® label has two sections with 25 lines of text devoted to droplet size, “Importance of Droplet Size” and “Controlling Droplet Size.” Other labels use words like medium or coarse to define spray droplet requirements.

WAYS TO MEASURE Applicators should select nozzles and spray pressures based on manufacturers’ recommendations. Results will vary when concentrated product mixtures are applied. In an ideal world, applicators would have tables for all the mixtures that they apply. However, they don’t, and so must take other precautions.

Unfortunately, the different ways to measure droplets do not agree, particularly for fine droplets that are likely to drift. Spray droplet size currently can be measured by three methods: Petri Dishes containing an oil or water sensitive paper, light diffraction and optical methods. The first is very tedious and time-consuming and the other two are laboratory-only techniques. Hence, applicators should attend an Operation S.A.F.E. clinic biannually to check the droplet size they are applying, as well as their spray pattern and other important application characteristics.

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Q&A with FAA Question: I am on Cladribine and Rituxan to treat my NonHodgkin’s lymphoma. I have had absolutely no issues or side effects at all. After I was off treatment for three months, I received my special issuance second class medical. It is my understanding, though, that if I should have to go back on Rituxan, I would be allowed to fly again after being off for three days.

In addition, my oncologist said he has heard about new clinical trials, and he thinks I would be a great candidate. I asked what drugs would be involved and he didn’t know. I asked if it would have any side effects, and he said he doubted it. It would be a daily pill like aspirin. If I were to participate, how would it affect my special issuance? Could I continue to fly as long as I do not see that it is having any effect on my capability to act as PIC?

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Answer: Provided that the disease itself is stable, it would be permissible to resume treatment with Rituxan. There are some warnings that go with that medication. With regard to drugs used in clinical trials, I have to be pessimistic regarding flying.

The FAA requires an absolute minimum one year after the FDA approves a new medication before we will consider it. This would preclude the clinical trial. It is important to emphasize, however, that one’s health should always be the most important factor in making these kinds of decisions.

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God’s bowl judgment on ungodly humanity—part 3 Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared” (Revelation 16:12).

Isaiah spoke of the drying up of the Euphrates River (Isaiah 11:15). The phrase “kings from the east” is literally in the Greek, “the kings of the rising sun.”

This could mean India, China, Japan and other empires that will exist at that time will come to fight against God. This is a trap from God—Jesus Christ will destroy these armies with the Word from His mouth (Revelation 19:15).

“And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast,

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and out of the mouth of the false prophet” (Revelation 16:13). This is the unholy trinity of Satan, Antichrist, and false prophet. Why out of the mouth? The mouth is the source speech and verbal deception. These demonic spirits are spreading lies and deception among these kings that causes them to come and fight against God, even with boils on their bodies, very little water to drink, in the scorching heat, and darkness and pain (Revelation 16:2-11). The false prophet performs great signs (Revelation 13:13-14) and these kings following his deception and come with their massive and powerful armies. God sometimes allows demonic forces to serve His purposes (1 Kings 22:19-23).

Demonic spirits are so evil they will even destroy their own kind.

“For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty” (Revelation 16:14). Demonic spirits deceived these kings and the whole world into thinking they can defeat God! The psalmist wrote, “Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, ‘Let us break their bonds in pieces and cast away their cords from us.’

He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall hold them in derision. Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, and distress them in His deep displeasure” (Psalm 2:1-5). God destroys these armies!

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and they see his shame” (Revelation 16:15). These are words of comfort to God’s saints who are alive on the earth at that time; and a warning to those who have the opportunity to make a decision for Jesus Christ as their Lord. It’s both a comfort and a warning to us today. Jesus said, “Be on the alert, you do not know which day your Lord is coming…Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour when you don't think He will" (Matthew 24:42). Jesus will be our Savior, or our judge, it’s our choice!

“And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon” (Revelation 16:16). God destroys the armies of these nations (Revelation 19:11-21), and blood will flow up to the horses bridles (4-5 ft. deep) for 200 miles, and an angel calls the birds of the earth to come and eat the flesh of kings, captains, mighty men, horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, both small and great (Revelation 14:20, 19:17-18).

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“Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, ‘It is done!’ And there were noises and thunderings and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were on the earth” (Revelation 16:17-18).

Revelation 15:1 says, “Seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God is complete.” God’s judgments on earth will be complete when these last bowl judgments are finished. The thunder and lightning are the prelude to the most powerful earthquake that mankind has ever witnessed. This earthquake will transform this earth in ways we can’t even imagine!

“Now the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell. And great Babylon was remembered before God, to give her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of His wrath. Then every island fled away, and the mountains were not found” (Revelation 16:19-20). Jerusalem will split into three parts and living water will flow from Jerusalem. Half of the water will flow toward the Dead Sea, and half towards the Mediterranean Sea (Zechariah 14:8-9). Babylon is totally destroyed, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 13:1-

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There is the indication that the Lord will change the entire earth into a gentle rolling endemic landscape and change the atmosphere of the earth back to what it was before the great flood when people lived for hundreds of years (Genesis 5). That could explain why during the 1000 year reign of Jesus Christ on this earth people will live so long that if they were to die at 100 years old it would be as if they are still a child (Isaiah 65:20).

“And great hail from heaven fell upon men, each hailstone about the weight of a talent. Men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail, since that plague was exceedingly great” (Revelation 16:17-21). 75 pound chunks of ice will hit the earth and the people—there is no escape from God’s wrath on sinful humanity. Even with all God’s warnings and punishment, the ungodly people never repent of their sins and continue to blaspheme God. Humans are born with the sinful tendency to rebel and fight against God’s laws! We are all natural born sinners, and the only way out of this condition in by trusting in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and receive God’s righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). That’s our choice!

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The most wonderful time of the year (or maybe not) As the days get shorter and the holiday season approaches, not every person is filled with joy. The holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year for many people, and that, in turn, can lead to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.

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What the data says Recently, our Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) conducted a review of all fatal GA accidents between 2000 and 2013. Of the total 3,756 fatal accidents during the period, CAMI found that 976, or nearly 26 percent of the total, were positive for disqualifying medications, drugs of abuse, alcohol, or some combination of the above. While I discussed some of the disqualifying medications in a previous column, in this issue I’d like to focus on the other categories. Drug abuse was detected in 202 accidents and alcohol was present in 115 accidents. There is some overlap, as some people tested positive for multiple substances.

CAMI also provided data to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for a longer term study that focused on over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and illicit drugs for the period between 1990 and 2012.

This study found that of the 6,677 pilots who died in aircraft accidents during the study period, the percentage of pilots testing positive for potentially impairing drugs more than doubled — from 11 percent to 23 percent.

What can we do?

The first step is to give potentially impairing substances plenty of time to clear your system before you consider

flying. In the case of alcohol, that means that you should stop drinking sometime between 12 and 24 hours before your flight.

While the regulation may only require eight hours, that might not be enough time for it to completely clear your system.

Remember that being “hung-over” can still be impaired.

In terms of drugs, that a poppy seed seed roll will a drug test.

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Remember that drugs can often impair y o u r higher order thinking while leaving you feeling as if you’re fine. This is especially dangerous, because you don’t necessarily perceive how impaired you actually are.

Just because you have or have had a prescription for a drug doesn’t mean it’s okay to use that medication before or during a flight. If you have questions, please contact your AME. If you find yourself feeling that you need drugs or alcohol to complete a flight or get through a stressful situation, you might need help.

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Our culture of self-reliance in aviation can sometimes be an impediment to healthy flying. If you feel like you need help, please talk to your doctor or another health care professional.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having trouble finding help, please visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at: www. samhsa.gov/treatment/or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Asking for help when you need it is an important part of safe flying. Just like we train our airline pilots in crew resource management to use all available resources, we should do the same in dealing with our health. The life you end up saving might not just be your own, but those of your family members as well.

James Fraser received a B.A., M.D., and M.P.H. from the University of Oklahoma. He completed a thirty year Navy career and retired as a Captain (O6) in January 2004. He is certified in the specialties of Preventive Medicine (Aerospace Medicine) and Family Practice. He is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Practice.

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Rambling December Welcome to December, or, as it’s pronounced back home, “Dee-cember”. For most ag pilots, it’s the slow time of year. Maintenance is being done, paperwork getting wrapped up and tax reports readied (Uncle Sam will soon be expecting his cut of the fruits of your labor).

I recently reviewed my pay stub and the listed deductions. I figured every third or fourth pass was dedicated to funding the government. These, I believe, are the sort of thoughts Mr. Robert McCurdy (In My Opinion / AgAir Update) tells us to avoid while flying.

I was flying a field this past season. It had a two-mile run on tomatoes with the sun finally sinking below the horizon. I hooked the airplane over in a westerly turn and dove back in flying straight into a big full moon rising over the Sierra Mountains to the east. It was absolutely beautiful! Those are the sort of jobs that make ag flying life something that only we few who do it could ever know and appreciate.

The end of the year is a good time to look back at the previous eleven months. As an industry we can all feel pretty darn proud of the millions of acres we flew over. Freight train loads of grain and produce making their way across the nation and around the world. Much of it seeded and treated by a guy in an airplane or a helicopter, someplace in the rural heart of the United States, Australia or South America. Whether it is wheat from Nebraska,

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I fly over the Central Valley of California and see miles of cotton bales beside fields of brown plants that have been stripped and are now waiting for the final pass of the tiller to turn them under. My fellow pilots and I watched them grow from the air.

We killed the weeds that threatened to choke them out. We fed them fertilizer to make them healthy. We cleaned out the bugs that threatened them and protected the young cotton boles as they formed within their husks. Then we coaxed them to open up and share their prize. Cradle to grave care, so to speak. We did our part so they could do theirs. It truly is an amazing system.

Before the cotton harvest, there was the tomato harvest.

Hundreds of truck loads of tomatoes rolled out of the Valley this year. A giant convoy that would have put C.W. McCall’s old song to shame. This being my first season here, I was told by an old hand, “that ain’t nothin’, wait until this drought is over with!” I’m not sure I can imagine much more. Modern farming is an incredible thing to be a part of.

This is also the time of year when the industry gathers for annual family reunions. The state associations meet to conduct their business and sort out issues that affect them. The national convention is the big ag pilot pilgrimage. The conventions are always a great time and an unparalleled opportunity to meet

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The weather has been a big issue again this year. Droughts in the west, floods in the east and I’ve even heard about a ‘tidal wave’ in Washington D.C. Apparently there might be some truth to the rumors of certain parts of the climate changing. I sure hope so, it’s been mighty dreary for the last several years, politically. Talking to other pilots, they seem to share the same theory. The polar ice caps are in good shape, but they really are the only things that have progressed over the last six or so years.

At least the polar bears and the penguins are doing good. Let’s all pray for a much better climate in the years to come. I think we are all certainly fed up with the way it has been, particularly those of us in California.

remember them and their families in our prayers and we commit ourselves to carrying on in their honor and to pave the future for others.

Every one of us is an important part of the agricultural aviation family. We share bonds that few will ever know exist. Pilots, operators, wives and kids, the smell of aviation fuel, the roar of engines, the sun glinting off yellow wings, are the hallmarks of our lives. We share an incredible history and collectively look forward to tomorrow with anticipation and optimism.

Angela and I want to take the opportunity to personally wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year! Fly well my friends and take care!

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On October 27, 2014, about 0945 Pacific daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-301 collided into a center pivot irrigation system, following a total loss of engine power in Basin City, Washington. The airplane was under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The local aerial application flight departed from the Connell City Airport, Connell, Washington, about 0925. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the pilot did not file a visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan.

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With the positive displacement design, calibration is based on revolutions per minute (rpm) which provides a high level of precision and the ability to easily change calibrations in the field for differing material type and/or application rate. When GPS mediated larviciding is used in conjunction with the rotary metering gate, flow rate can be adjusted based on actual ground speed. LCMCD is working with Ag-Nav to develop the control Figure 6â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rotary metering gate Installation with controller.

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LCMCD used its prototype III system during the 2013 mosquito season without any failures associated with the new design (Fig. 6).

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ag-cat 1976 A model Ag-Cat, fresh annual, 1450TT on Covington overhaul, 10,400TT. Complete rebuild in 2003 at 7735TT. 350gal hopper, Satloc Airstar GPS, All B-Model updates. Very nice condition. Call Tim 701-668-2302, 701-799-8629 (12-14)

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

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

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1978 Ag Cat G164B, PT6-20, 749 SHOT, 749 since prop overhaul. 330 Hopper, GPS with flow control, CP nozzles, Fabric in good cond. For more information call 229-724-9155 or 229-768-3181 (12-14)

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section. Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

1977 B Model Ag-Cat, fresh complete rebuild, raised wings, tall centerline vertical, all new fabric on all control surfaces and wings, servo-tabs, 350gl hopper, M-3 Satloc, smoker, flagger, will have a fresh overhauled R-1340 and prop, or could be a perfect turbine conversion. Call Tim 701-668-2302, 701-799-8629 (12-14)

1976 -27 B model 400 gallon Ag-Cat. 375 SIRAN on compressor and PS, LPFP fcu and wet spline on starter, raised wings, 114 gal fuel, new vfin and hstab fabric, repainted major panels and engine cowl, sp fuel, smoker, ac, drop booms, ss spray valve, ss tailwheel. With or without Bantam. $315,000. 409-2964300 or 409-659-6415.

(12-14) 1975 –N8788H - AgCat 450A, Zero Covington Eng, hydraomatic, 80 fuel, extended wing, Smoker, 2650TT. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag cat fuselage frame. Call 701-636-5880 ask for Jay. t fn)

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2003 AT-502B-34, 6265TT, 300 SHOT. Bantam gps with g4 screen, flow control, load hawg, comm radio with audio panel, spreader, cp check valves with cp-11’s, flashing landing lights. New paint in 2011 and gone through with new landing gear, new prop, wing redone with newer 9000k wing, 8000k hrs left. Airplane is ready to work. Call Brent 573-620-1815 or email brenthampton79@yahoo.com (12-14)

air tractor G-164B Sn# 194B TT: 14220.7 R-985AN14B . Sn#: JP-211364 323.5 hrs.

Covington Major O.H Annual due: 01-0215. Prop IRAN on 02/03/14. Del Norte GPS D drop booms & CP nozzles Fan Bake, Grumman Gate & Spreader, Windshield Washer. SS belly skin, Wingman Tall centerline tail, Smoker, Landing lights, 80 gallon fuel sys. Sealed cockpit, 1” main gear Tail wheel lock, 289 gallon Hopper.$125,000 For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (12-14) 1974 G164 A, 5200tt, 0 SMOH, on 985, Leech Engine, O SMOH hydro. prop, new blades, 80 gal fuel, wind ext., Aeron Servo, drop SS booms. Fresh paint and fabric on tail & wings, New tires. $105,000. For more information call 979-257-6695 (12-14)

1978 G164B Queen Cat 350 gallon h o p p e r, 8 6 2 4 T T, 1 3 4 0 e n g i n e 0 SMOH,Hydromatic Prop IRAN 6/2/14,New Carb,New GOV, AC,M3, Weather Aero fan,Spreader Booms Cps,Load Hog,one New Mag. Ready to Fly $170,000. Call Dan Shannon 662-624-6695.

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

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1976 G164B; 420 Gal. Maxicat conversion; 11528 TT; Engine TTSN 9622 always overhauled NEVER exchanged. Same log book. Great turbine candidate, engine and prop worth $50,000 plus. 1118 SMOH Tulsa; Albartoss blades, Satloc M3 Intellaflo, 3 booms, superboom with ceramic disk and core, AFS rotary, ULV; wire cutters, bottom load fuel, Oregon Aero soft seat, tall straight tail and much more. Never wrecked, Owner flown since new, owner retiring. Price reduced. Call 509-429-2217 or email BillLockwood2@ hotmail.com (12-14) Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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1986 AT-301 5358TT, 13 SMOH, Geared 1340, Covington, Hamilton 23D40-311, SATLOC M3 w/ Flowcontrol, Electrostatic boom with spare regular boom, Air Cond $200,000 OBO. Contact Aaron at aaron@ advantageagair.com (12-14)

1995 AT-502B-15AG 502B-0271, 4250 TTA&E, 600 SHSI, 1700 SPOH, Prop balance 2014, Satloc M3, Intelliflow, Micronair flowmeter, SS booms, CP nozzles, Weathaero fan, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, Compro smoker, Single point fuel, 176 gal fuel, Electric Air, Cabin heat, Night lights, WW, Spar failsafe installed 2003 at factory, Eddy current completed May 2013, Complete strip and paint 2013, Stainless fastener kit 2013, New tailwheel spring 2013, Radio package includes, Garmin Audio panel, King KY96A com, Kenwood UHF & VHF FM’s, King Transponder with ModeC. No corrosion. No fertilizer. All logs available since new. Email or call fran@batairspray. com, 306-445-3099 (12-14)

1990 AT-402 PT6-34 available, AFTT 8712, 197 TSHSI Covington. AmSafe Restraints, Reabe Hopper Qty, Satloc M3, over 7500 hours remaining on spars by Air Tractor, New Paint, many new parts and pics on request.

Call or email Jarrod at 701-845-2100 or jarrod@northvalleyaircraft.com (12-14) AIR TRACTOR 602 • $425,000 • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 2000 AIR TRACTOR 602. N9125P S/N 602-5068. Total Time Air fr ame 6263.1. P&W PT6 - 6 0AG . s/n PCE RG0077. Garmin audio panel, KY196, Garmin transponder , ELT, horizon indicator, Lane pump fan. Satloc M3 Engine has overhauled CT blades, vane ring & segments, New #1 & #2 Bearings, O/H oil cooler, O SMOH on propeller, w/ new blades, a steal for $425,000. • Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M AIR SERVICE INC., Owner located Beaumont, TX USA • Telephone: 409-656-5998 . 409-7942352 . • Fax: 409-794-2958 (12-14)

2012 AT-802 1200TT-65, 308 gl fuel, smoker, Amsafe restraints, ac/heat, Lane electric brake/fan, 10” Trans hyd gate w/ controller, Shadin, night working lights, G-4 w/flow control, single point fuel, load hawg, no damage, hopper rinse, CP-11 nozzles, great condition. Call 573-4212573.

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1979 AT-301 N8764S. TTAF 9513 hrs.

P&W R-1340-AN1 Engine TSMOH 85 hrs. Covington, 2000 Hrs. Remaining on wings, 12D40 Prop 235 hrs. SOH, 126 gal. Fuel, short tail w/good fabric, Good Clean Northern Airplane no Corrosion, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, new aluminum booms, CP-03’s, smoker Fresh Annual on purchase. $115,000 OBO call 308-9913432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net (12-14)

20 08 AT-502B -34AG T TA&E 2630, 850SHOT, 850SPOH by Hartzell, Hatfield bottom load fuel system, New style air intake w/ Brackett filter, air bag shoulder harness, Garmin comm & transponder, business band radio (frequency maybe reprogrammed), Satloc M3 w/ flow controller, fuel totalizer, new tires, Lane electric brake, strobe lights, factory AC and Heat, 216 fuel, smoker Phone: 260-367-1091 (12-14) 2005 Air Tractor 402B,1599 TT,Annual Due: 1/2015. Hot Section @ 1249, PT634,Hi-Tech Fast Start System, Factory A/C & heat, 216 gal fuel w/ bottom load capability, Lane Electric Brake & Adjustable Fan, 2” spray system & aluminum booms, CP nozzles,Transland 38” Gate, Ground start receptacle, Pump shut off valve, 3 piece windshield w/ washer and wiper,Smoker, Horner wing tips,ELT,Strobe lights, Shadin fuel flow meter, 18 gal hopper rinse tank, Garmin SL 40 w/ Garmin GTX320A Transponder & encoder. Call 605-875-3375 (12-14)

N6003G 1994 Model 502B Air-Tractor, Serial No. 502B-0249. Completely rebuilt

by Cascade Conversions. Wing life now rated at 9400 hrs. Hopper was refurbished

by John Hurr in California 7/15/2006 and looks like new. New Gill batteries in April 2012. All new tires in 2013 (not used since). All new landing gear, including tail spring at time of rebuild.

Engine: Walter M601 E11 (750 hot & high rated) Serial No.: 843 243. 977.8 hrs SMOH by G.E. factor y. Current inspection completed by Premier Turbines (Bruce Carlson) 11/24/2013. Equipment: M3 SATLOC GPS Guidance System, Intelliflow flow controller, Stainless steel booms - right hand boom shut off, 39 Carousel (CP-111TT) nozzles, Single point fuel system, Smoker, Windshield wiper, Agrinautics Spray Pump (WeathAero 5 blade pump drive), King KY 196 Com Transceiver. Jim Schick, Aero Spray Service, Inc., Miller, SD. 605-853-2777, 605-871-3833.

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2009 AT-502-B, PT6A-34AG, N769PB, TT 1346.8,1251.8 SHOT by Covington, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9,800.0 (in 8453.2 hrs) 38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc w/ Intelliflow, single point fueling, Vortex Gen. kit, Load hawg. Call Darryl for pricing. South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (12-14)

2012 Air Tractor 802A-65AG For Sale: Approx. 1000 TT Airframe & Engine.

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1991 AT-502-0152- PT6A-34AG,N1515G, times since engine light O/H, 2050.8, SHSI 0.0, TTAF 10268.7, Refurbished airframe, Satloc Bantam, electric fan and brake, A/C, late model paint scheme looks and runs great, ready to work! $395,000 Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 tfn

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1999 AT-502B P&W PT6-34 Ag 9500 TTAF&E, 6856 hrs left on spar caps, 1131 since hot section, 3000 hr prop 25” or 38” Transland gate, wingman, CP-11 nozzles, fact heat and cooling, 600 hrs on main gear, hopper rinse smoker, drop booms, nov annual, starter gen 558 hrs, plenty cycles left, Satloc M3 with key pad, Lane brake, 58 nozzle, windshield washer 3” bottom load, 25” Swathmaster or 38” ten vane Transland, $275,000 price neg. Call Wayne 337-789-3529 (12-14)

2009 AT-502-B, PT6A-34AG, N42210, TT 1027, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9,800.0, 38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc. Call Darryl for pricing. South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends (12-14) 2011 AT-802A, N2022B, S/N 802A-0433, 2300 TTSN, G4, Flow Control, Hydraulic gate, Wingman, RH Boom Shutoff, Lane Brake, Smoker, Single point Fuel, Gate Box Faring, Annual with sale. $1,050,000. Call Mike Lee 573-695-3842 (12-14)

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2012 AT-802, N20718, 1000 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Bantam w/flow control, CP 11’s, single point fuel, Wingman$1,200,000 2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI ..................................................................... $1,050,000 2012 AT-802A, N2065S, -65, single point, elec. brake gr. adj., smoker, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/ Flowcontrol, Wingman ......................................... $1,050,000

2009 AT-502, N662JK, 1320 TTAF&E, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., load hog, 234 gallon fuel .................................. $725,000

1985 Air Tractor 301 TT5300 R1340, 1230 since Covington, SMOH prop 703, CP nozzles + CK valves, Bantam w/flow control, A/C, electric fan brake, oil filter, smoker strait clean 301 $125,000. Call 715-409-6204 (12-14)

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1982 AT-400. PT6-15 Wing spars done, VGs, 3 - piece windshield with nose light, ac, elec. brake, Lane fan, drop spray system with ss booms. smoker, sp fuel, Garmin SL40, with or without Bantam. $305,000 409-296-4300 or 409-658-4695.

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1982 AT-400, 9597 TT, SATLOC M3 GPS, Smoker, hopper auger system, MICRO VG’S. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn

1998 AT 502-34, N5180W, TT AF&E 7105, Prop fresh IRAN, Fresh HSI, New starter generator , Vortex generators, Crophawk, Single point fuel, CP nozzles, Transland spreader, Brand new Bantam GPS, 900 hrs left on wings, Price reduced to sell $350,000. Wade 318-282-7292 or 318467-5245 (12-14)

2009 AT-602-60 3,300 TT AF&E M-3 with Intelliflow, spreader, wingman, smoker, dual load valves, dual side load fuel. Full set cp’s. Loaded. Fresh annual and hot section with sale. $720,000 Wade 318-282-7292 or 318-552-6533 (12-14)

2010 AT-502B-34, Owner Flown Dealer Maintained 2100 Hrs TT 979 -5435712 (12-14) 1993 AT-401 GEARED, 6,304 TT, AIR, 400 gal hopper, speed ring, cool seat, smoker, flow control, outside baggage, 126 gal fuel, strobes & LT LDS lights, spreader. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn 1989 AT-402A, 8375TTAF. 525 Since Covington light overhaul on PT6A15AG,Fresh Hot Section Inspection, 1250 hrs since wing and aircraft refurbishment, 525 Since Prop IRAN with new blades.

Harbour A/C, smoker, single point fuel, Satloc M3 with flow control, load Hawg, Shadin Fuel Flow, Washer fluid and wiper, Lane Electric brake and VGs. This airplane is in good condition and problem free.

Fresh Annual $435,000 Call Steven Taylor 501-516-5874 (12-14) I have 3 Air Tractor 401B Walters for sale. They have all been ver y well maintained and are ready for the 2014 season. Please contact me for more information. kenkane@inetbiz.ca or call 204-867-3147 (12-14) 1991 AT-402-34 10,650 TT, PT6-34 TT 7,750 hrs, 360 hrs since IRAN gearbox, wing spar due @ 17,378 hrs, single point fuel, hopper quantity indicator, new SATLOC Bantam GPS, new Intelliflow Flowmeter, AC, low fuel warning system, smoker, fresh hot & prop overhaul at annual Feb. 2014, working now. $340,000. Call Michael at 229-8811253.

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Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (12-14)

Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n 2014 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn 2002 Air Tractor AT-802A -65, 4153 TT. single place, 308 gallon fuel. See @ queenbeeair.com TFN

2009 AT 502-B, PT6A-34AG, annual inspection due at 3/1/14. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9,800.0 (in 9013.2 hrs)38” gate, hopper rinse, factory A/C and heat, smoker, flow control, M3 Satloc. Call Darryl for Pricing South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (12-14) 2012 AT-802 N20718. 1000 TTAF&E, - 67, smoker,elec. brake gr adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Vondran controller, Bantam w/ flowcontrol, CP 11’s, single point fuel, Wingman..... $1,200,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 tfn 2006 AT 602 N4257R; 2354 TT; 2354 SNEW; 610 SHSI; VFR; 1 Seat; Air Tractor 602 w/ -60AG, 2354 TT A/F, 610 SHOT, SS booms, CP nozzles, dual side loader, single point fuel, 6 Blade... Call for more information on Monthly Lease South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (12-14) 2010 AT- 8 02,- 67, 26 0 0 hr s T T, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual $1,025,000 Call 870-672-1044 tfn

1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C. M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (12-14)

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

Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN 2014 & 2015 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ 2014 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, SMOKER, LANE BRAKE $838,400.00 2014 AT-502A, - 60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY $1,038,400.00 2014 AT-602, -60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY $1,098,400.00 2014 AT-802A, - 67AG, FERRY TIME ONLY $1,388,900.00 2014 AT-802A/67AG, 250 AF, 1,650 ENGINE, HYD, WINGMAN, SPREADER, LIKE NEW $1,275,000.00 2013 AT-502B, 800 TTAF&E, G4/FLOW, WINGMAN, COMM/TXP, SPREADER $750,000.00 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,100 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL $1,195,000.00 2 0 1 1 AT- 5 0 2 B , 2 , 2 0 0 T TA F & E , INTELLISTAR/FLOW, HEATER, VG’S, SMOKE $660,000.00 2010 AT-502B, 2,200 TTAF&E, WINGMAN, M3/FLOW, LANE BRAKE, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL $630,000.00 2005 AT-402B, 1,600 TTAF&E, -34AG, LOADED, VERY CLEAN $595,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn

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

Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN 2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..... $1,050,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 t f n Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts.

Surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn

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

Order your AT-802 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 tfn

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

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

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1975 – N9482R - Cessna Ag Truck, 3500 3600TT, 300 SMOH, NEW Crankshaft, Bantam, SL40. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

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.

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

1978 Ag Truck, 7000 TT looks like 2000, 25 SMOH, 7th stud case, 856 SPOH, air foil booms, CP nozzles, Crophawk, A/C, new paint & windows, Kevlar leading edges, hydraulic pump. For more information call Jeff Priewe 662-501-5559 or email miraclesallaroundsound@gmail. com (12-14) 1976- Cessna Bonaire,-A188B, 3227.0TT, ENGINE TIME: 456.0, New Tail Wheel Assembly, S.S. Boom, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Locking Tail Wheel,Nozzles 42 Ea Tee Jets, new motor in hydraulic manual pump w/ new housing Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn 1982 - N9996J - Cessna Husky, 5100TT, 130 STOH, 1250 SMOH, new cylinders, air, Satloc, smoker. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

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

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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. TFN

PA-25 P3 BY LAVIASA-NEW TO MARKETWhat used to be the PIPER Pawnee is now the LAVIASA PA-25 P-3. Updated type certificate & certified airworthy in the US. This is a brand NEW ag airplane with many new improvements like a fuel injected 260 HP Lycoming IO-540-D4A5, with 3 bladed constant speed prop, 53 gal fuel tank, 180 gal hopper, spring aluminum landing gear. Just the right size for small jobs for a commercial operator, training new ag pilots, & for corporate farms to do their own aerial application. This is the Prius of Ag Airplanes! Ready for DEMO flights!

New OEM Parts available for all models.

NEW OWNERSHIP! For more info call EAGLE VISTAS LLC at 772-285-5506-see YouTube: LAVIASA 2014 (02-15)

PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 TSMO, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop. May consider trade for Skylane. Email rickh@ ruraltel.net or call 785-282-0218 (12 -14)

1967 Piper Pawnee PA25-235 with Ag Kit Provisions, 6,143 TTSN, Lycoming 0-540-B2B5 - 394 SMOH, McCauley FA 8452 - 1,346 SPOH, Plane Booster Wing Tips & Wing Attachment Reinforcement STC’s, Prestolite Starter & 60A Alternator, Make Offer! Specs at www.transglobalav. net Call TransGlobal Aviation 705-4876222, sales@transglobalav.net (12-14)

Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 Atfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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

1981 Turbine Brave - 5480TT/ less than 500 hours since overhauled PT6A-20 engine/ less than 500 hours since new propeller, Weathaero fan, CP nozzles, 2” side load, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, smoker, com radio, 2,624 hours remaining wings, cockpit heat, window wash. Call Dean 920-205-5900 (12-14)

1979 Brave 400, 4353 TT, 820 SMOH, 270 STOH, 270 SPOH, new spar, new Bantam with Flow control, pump brake, smoker, great cond. Half the fuel for those half size jobs, $135,000. Call Arnold Terhune 806-435-0599 (12-14)

cessna We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviatiion INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

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

1977 PA-25 260 Pawnee D. Lyc 0-540..

AFTT 5460, Eng 1100 since new (300 since bulk strip & 15 since Top OH). Prop 560 Since new. 180 Gal hopper, New sealed lift struts, drooped wing tips and wing mod done. Recent fuselage paint and airframe tidy up. VHF/UHF. Australian Aircraft.

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J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

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

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Order your Piper Pawnee today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

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

We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelict aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn Piper airframe parts, continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn

thrush 1996 Ayres S2R-T34 10,688 TT Wing spar 3071 TT PT6A-34AG 9936 TT 2978 TS “lite” overhaul 983 TSHIS. Prop 1814 TSOH Satloc M3, Night lights, dual side single point fuel, dropped booms w/high volume spray system, CP nozzles, low time tail spring $325K 559-686-7401 (04-15) 1971 Thrush S2R - 12,490TT, Geared 1340 engine 390TT, Otter prop 390TT, new SATLOC Bantam w/ G4 screen and Flow control, all stainless system, CP-11 nozzles, cold air intake, rebuilt Agrinautics pump w/ elec. brake, 29” wheels, spring tail wheel, extended wings, new spark plugs, right boom shutoff. $120,000. Call Kelley Schindler at 406-679-0688 or email kelly_schindler@yahoo.com (12-14) 1995 S2R-T45 dual cockpit Thrush. 6777.5 TTAF, 10505.3 TTE PT6-45R, 1060.8 TSOH Prop, 301 hrs. since major HSI including new CT blades and too many other parts to list. 2200 hrs. remaining on spar caps. CP nozzles and check valves, lane fan, Agrinautics pump and spray valve, 12 vane SSF spreader, heat/AC, VGs, will sell with fresh annual and eddy current inspection. Call for details and pictures.

208-351-3786 (12-14)

2013 Thrush N762BF G10-177, 297 TTAF, 297 TTSN, Engine 297 since Cam, Prop 297 TT, MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS w/ Flow Control, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset nozzle tips, Lane fan clutch, Lane ground adjustable fan, Windshield wiper, ATS VGs, Strobes, Aluminum booms, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel. $795,000. Call Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 06 -15 2010 Thrush 510P, 1350 TT, Single Point Fuel, Smoker, VG’s, Satloc Bantam w/ Flow Control, Comm, Lane Fan, Transland Spreader, Pulsing LED Wing Lights. Call Donnie 361-920-1005 or email gfgsprayers@gmail.com (12-14)

For sale 660 Thrush, Health issues forces change in Operation. 660 Thrush -65 engine for sale, or will consider partial trade of small turbine ag plane. Aircraft total time 8090, engine 7485 s/n 330 shot, Great work horse, has all the extras, AC, Load hog, Flow control, Hatfield bottom load fuel, etc. call 870-926-7165 or 870-926-6354 (12-14) 2010 Thrush S2R-T34, Ser. #T34-334, N7022F. PT6A-34AG, Ser. #PCE-PH0569.

Har tzell prop model HC- B3TN -3D/ T10282N+4. 1400 T.T. Air frame & Engine. LED leading edge landing lights, VG’s Load Hawg, Smoker, Bantam GPS with flow control. SS booms with CP’s, Weathaero fan, SSF spreader. Annualed 04/08/2014, No damage history. Please call 870-479-3737.

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1980 T34-037DC, 400 gall hopper, dual controls, dual cool seats. Smoker, Vg’s ,spring TW, 190 fuel, K&N filter, shadin fuel flow, extended tips, big butterfly wings, VHF com/txpdr, intercom, electric fan brake, ground adjustable pump,dual landing light, Agnav 2, SS booms, 8 micronairs EW 4030 lbs, TT airframe AND engine 4960 hrs/cycles,TT SOH 1760 hrs, TTsHSI 600 hrs, Prop OH June ‘13, ttsn1740 hrs, wing eddy current due at 5316 hrs (300+hrs rem)All AD’s and SB’s C/W. Owner retiring, driving around South America. contact Dudley Beek tel 876-997-7221 dudleybeek@cwjamaica. com or Frankie Williams tel 229-924-2813 frankie@southerfield.com (12-14)

For Sale 2011 S2R-T34ag 510, 1600 tt af/ eng, NDH, a/c, heat, smoke, vg’s, cascade inlet, load hawg, elec turn coord, led nose and wing lights, bantam w/intelliflow, lane elec brake, auto-cal, swathmaster spreader, aluminum booms, single point fuel, 3” side load, fresh annual, his, some spare parts. $780, 000 obo Glenn 662721-7931 hoair1@yahoo.com (12-14)

78 THRUSH SUPER -1, 865 HP, 4308 TT, 640 SCAM by CD, 640 SPOH, extended wings, M3 w/flow control, EI Digital Gauges w/fuel flow, Garmin 496 panel mo unt, Reabe H opper Q t y gauge, AMSAFE Airbag Seat belts, cool seat, VG’s, Night working lights, ZEE A/C, bleed air heat, Serv-Aero fastback w/Large baggage, SERV AERO Airfoil Tail, Big Fuel $400,000 Call Kyle 970-867-8414 (12-14)

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1998 Thrush S2R G -1(Super)/400: Approx. 4400TT airframe, 4400 Since CAM, 1400 hrs. Since Super conversion on Garrett -1 (many New and Overhauled Parts), 400 Gal, Single Point, FAST Start, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Comm, Dual Landing light, Cool mesh seat and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer!

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1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 6966.5 TT, 1817 TT engine since cam, 1100 hours remaining on spar caps, Hartzell propeller. 333 hours SMOH, A/C, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Auto Cal, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, Selling price for this aircraft is $440,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com 06-15

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1978 Ayres S2R-T34 21,300 TT Wing spar 2250 TT PT6A-34AG 16,600 TT 9650 SIRAN, 2175 SHSI, Prop 1400 TSOH w/new blades, Satloc, spring tailwheel, high volume spray system $250K 559-686-7401 (04-15)

AIRCRAFT 2014 & 2015 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW .................................... $CALL$ 2014 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, SMOKER, LANE BRAKE ..........................................$838,400 2014 AT-502A, -60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY ..................................................................$1,038,400 2014 AT-602, -60AG, FERRY TIME ONLY ....................................................................$1,098,400 2014 AT-802A, -67AG, FERRY TIME ONLY ..................................................................$1,388,900 2014 AT-802A/67AG, 250 AF, 1,650 ENGINE, HYD, WINGMAN, SPRD, LIKE NEW .....$1,275,000 2013 AT-502B, 800 TTAF&E, G4/FLOW, WINGMAN, COMM/TXP, SPREADER ..............$750,000 2012 AT-802A/65AG, 1,100 TTAF&E, HYD, NDH, FRESH HOT & ANNUAL .................$1,195,000 2011 AT-502B, 2,200 TTAF&E, INTELLISTAR/FLOW, HEATER, VG’S, SMOKE ................$660,000 2010 AT-502B, 2,200 TTAF&E, Wingman, M3/FLOW, Lane brake, Fresh hot & annual ..$630,000 2005 AT-402B, 1,600 TTAF&E, -34AG, LOADED, VERY CLEAN .....................................$595,000

ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ...........................................$64,500.00 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN ......$260,000.00 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 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW .....................................................$9,500 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ............................................ $CALL$

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2013 Thrush 510P - 600 TT, PT6A-34AG Engine warranty remaining, G4 GPS w/ flow, Hatfield Single point, Hopper Rinse, Elec. Fan Brake, SS Spreader, SS Booms, Smoker, VG’s, Com radio, LED lights, Boom shutoff switch, and much more! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer specializing in NEW and Used aircraft! Visit ASIJET-AG.COM or give us a call at 952.941.6255 (01-15)

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Cessna 180-185-188, PiPer Brave & Pawnee, CitaBria, DromaDer, aero CommanDer Lark & Darter, sCott & XPm taiLwheeL Parts, ContinentaL, LyComing, ChamPion, anD a Lot more.

2013 Thrush S2R-H80, dual cockpit, full dual controls, GE H80 engine model H80-100. Hartzell propeller HC-B4TN. 50 hrs TT MVP-50T glass panel. Standard alum booms with 32 CP nozzles, Lane fan and electric brake, Wing tip strobe and Nav lights. 228 Gal fuel, K & N filters, windshield wiper and washer, 29” high flotation tires and wheels with dual caliper Cleveland brakes, Zee A/C, cabin heat. Satloc G4 w/intellaflow comm transponder FM/XM radio. Call Souther Field Aviation 229-924-2813 tfn 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron ser vos, vor tex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/ instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., Satloc M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/tires/ glass/fabric. fresh annual 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 2011 – N70060, Thrush S2R-T34, 1080 TT SNEW, 228 gal fuel, Weatheraero fan, 60 CP’S nozzles, S.S. boom, fan brake, load hawg, VG’S, smoker, LED light, Bantam GPS W/ Intelliflow, MVP-50, 3” side L. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn)

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2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812-877-2587 jim@turbinesinc. com 06 -15 2014- N30620, Thrush, S2R-T34, Factory NEW call for information. Mid Continent Aircr af t Corp Hay ti, MO 573 -359 0500 tfn

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 tfn

Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

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

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

Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

New 2014 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2014 Deliveries available now. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET-AG.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255 01-15 WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net t fn

Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478 - 987-2 25 0 o r o rd e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN FAA repair station for all ag equipment.

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

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1975 Bell 206B Jet Ranger For Sale: N111PM - Price: $475,000 - Serial# 1770 - Engine: Rolls Royce 250-C20J Very clean helicopter, ready to spray and has good component times. It includes: M3 Satloc touch screen with Auto Cal flow control, Isolair spray system, Air Conditioning, Wedged windows and Range Extender.

Please call Matt Fieldgrove at: 928-9209873 or 928-627-8292 (12-14)

Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com TFN

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Discounts ranging from 25% to 85% off!

Chosen for value and service

New surplus aircraft parts in stock for: Cessna, Piper, AG Cat G164A/B-600 and many others, fixed and rotor wing!

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We Buy Worldwide! Inventories of new parts for almost anything.

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED THRUSH SALES AND SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS DISTRIBUTOR Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com TFN

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

• Transland • Covington Engines • Ag Nav • Turbine Conversions • Single Point Fueling

Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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helicopter Bell 47 Soloy with good times. Fresh Annual, Isolair/ Simplex spray gear (wet),Satloc M-3 GPS, trailer and many extra parts. Email Mike at Mikemollere@ hotmail.com (12-14) HILLER SOLOY $325,000 AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE: Hiller Soloy 12E, Good Times, C20B, Recent paint and bubble, rebuilt tail boom, Isolair spay tanks, simplex air foil booms, kwack hydraulics system, trimble moving map GPS, com radio, belly hook, transport trailer, many spares Contact Mark 530682-4363 (12-14)

Export Experts Authorized Turbine Brave Conversion

Commander Rockwell 112TCA - 1977S/N 1 319 4 T T: 8 0 0 h o u r s , f r e s h annual, all paper work updated new paint, tires, windscreen and windows green tinted, always hangared.- All ADs complied with.- All instruments inspected.- Radio Nav/Com OK Engine: Lycoming TO -360 - C1A6D; TT 800 hours TSOVH: 22 hours (TBO calendar) N e w t h re e b l ad e p ro p e l l e r (S TC) ; new governor Asking U$S 140.000.Airplane is in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Owner: Verly Valdez Please email to: retamosa@adinet.com.uy (tfn)

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

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

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Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (12-14)

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, 850-380-7268, 850-380-6091. tfn

Garrett TPE-331-5-252M, 840 hp, hear it run in the test cell. / Beta Tube, 4-blade prop, spinner, backing plate, nose cowl, all accessories, including starter generator, wiring harness, $147,500.00.

772-468-9292 or 772-913-5225 anytime. turbgrp@aol.com..

(01-15) G E ARED 13 4 0/ ALBATROSS PRO P $68,000 Geared 1340 all accessories removed for turbine conversion, clean g o o d r u n n i n g e n g i n e . 26 0 S M O H Covington, Prop with Albatross blades. Contact Dean L. McClain - AG FLY ER S I N C . To r r in g to n, W Y U SA Telephone: 307-532-4744 or 307-5322236 (12-14) Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn

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

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

We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time. Call us today 305888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine. com (09-15) R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

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

Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Ask about our Gift wrap option. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com tfn

Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com T F N

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

engines 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 (12-14) R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15

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R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons chrome cylinders new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -15 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15 Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (12-14) Jet Set Airmotive PT6A-28 TSO 0 PT6A-34 TSO 0 PT6A-34AG TSO 0 Email preeves@jsamiami.com Email krod@jsamiami.com

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Garrett TPE-331-10 -511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-15 Covington Turbine Engines Available.

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

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators, & accessories for above engines. Call Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com 10 -14

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

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

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

Universal Turbine Parts 1 ea PT6A-11AG TSO 3976 3 ea PT6A-21 TSO 1000, 1723, 3312 7 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO (3) 0, 1744, 3487, 4143, 4891 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 272 3 ea PT6A-135A TSO 653, (2) 762 2 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0 6 ea PT6A-41 TSO (2) 0, 537, 863, 1568, 4147 7 ea PT6A-42 TSO (5) 0, 2509, 2864 1 ea PT6A-45R TSO 1012 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0 3 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0 We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions.

Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@UTPparts.com. .

Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat.

Motivated to sell make an offer. gunpilot75@ hotmail.com or call 270-305-2749 (12-14) Three Hatfield fire gates, were on AT-502, also quick detach Transland. Call John at 204-856-9422 or email jbodie@jonair. com (12-14)

Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staf f. We have engines for sale or exchange. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami.com . (09-15)

(2)TPE 331-6-251M engines with recent hot sections and GB inspections by service center, about 3600 SMOH, (2) TPE331-5-252M engines. Dave 561-2416111 or anacondads@aol.com (12-14)

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R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul by Covington $64,500; PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S light overhaul, new CT blades, O/H vain $260,000; NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 outright or exchange, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 TFN Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.

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

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn (1) Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, 266 hrs SMOH Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000.00 06-15

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

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

Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-8379428 TurbineConversions.com 12-14 Hi-Tek Rotary Atomizer - Rotary atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spec trum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance.

Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com tfn Boom Clamps - The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for.

Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn Tri -S e t Hydr aulic N oz zle - Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available.

Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-6453605. www.davidononline.com tfn 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. 229-6453605. www.davidononline.com tfn D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D E N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn

Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- Spreaders and Accessories. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreaders plus many more. We also manufacture a 13 vane 10” hydraulic gate.

Call us for all of your spreader needs. We do repairs on all models. Call Us today 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 (12-14) CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 t f n

D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs All Aircraft Styles.

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

GPS Antenna Mount, for specific ag aircraft, Performance and looks, slip stream design delivers peak signals. Contact Terry Barber 605-258-2743 (04-15)

Everything you need for fixed wing or helicopter JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com web site: www,johnstonaircraft. com t f n ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven a s the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15 CP Nozzles and check valves “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors. (tfn) Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800-542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn A SC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/asc results and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-15 Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile,call us at 435-586 -1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net tfn Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc. com tfn Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Agrinautics, Root, Crophawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401.. tfn ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method.

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

gps For Sale 2 Touchscreen Satloc M3 GPS complete with Intellifow and Auto-boom controllers. $10,500 USD without autoboom, $11,500 USD with auto-boom. Call Dave 204-870-2828 (12-14) Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012.

Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn

We have 2 M3 Satlocs for sale. $5000 dollars US each. They have had 5 seasons use. Each season only 6 weeks. Also available are 3 of the bracket mounts for the R44.They are a complete set and are both working.There are no flow controls.

Please email at johnnysuth@gmail.com or phone 0064-3689-6035 (12-14) New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367.

TFN FOR SALE: SATLOC Bantam GPS with flow control and light bar. New, never used. $13,000 USD. Contact: +59899567688 or lmarcelooliver@hotmail.com (03-15) SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 tfn Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. tfn Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

parts 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 (12-14) PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 01-15 Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines.

We produce quality engine work with quick turnaround time. Call us today 305888-4596. Visit us at www.pt6engine. com (09-15) Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385 -5051 w w w.kawakaviation. com (09-15) 1 set of Thrush wings 8687 hours total time with 272 hours left on spars. 719340-1430 (12-14)

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

We have engines for sale or exchange.

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

(09-15) FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. They are available for the 500 series of Air Tractors and will available for every model of Air Tractor this fall. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice. com (01-15)

Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com tfn Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com.

06-15 Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN

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

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

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

12-14 Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -18 p e r r e p a i r s e r v i c e b u l l e t i n #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 12-14 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

Manual control or GPS variable rate ready.

Integrates into existing hydraulic systems.

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

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

Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com (09-15) Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge.

Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net At fn Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn

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

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn O/H’D Thrush 29” landing gear & we can repair / rebuild yours. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. g arci av i ag r i co l a @ u o l .co m . b r / 16 36274879 (tfn)

Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees.

Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com (09-15) Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

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

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Brave and Pawnee parts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-6869360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. t fn

FOR ALL YOUR SPRAYING NEEDS: WEATH-AERO FAN • HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC • VALVE FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: JIM GRAVES 233 SAFETY ROAD • HOUMA, LA 70363

985-868-1477 www.autocalflow.com autocalflow@aol.com

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

See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . ( 09-15) Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-15) S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138. t fn Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

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

Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN

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Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

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

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 tfn

Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today. Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer.

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

Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A tfn Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today. 1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn Complete Thrush factory metal tail w/ u p d a t e s . J o h n s t o n A i r c r a f t Service, INC. 559- 686 -1794 / Email i n f o @ j o h n s to n a i r c r af t . co m w w w. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi. net At fn Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

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

propellers 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more information Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-4296805 10 -15 McCauley Prop for Stearman. Like new and comes with an authorized release certificate from Maxwell (7/9/14) to comply with AD. Part number 41D5926/ SS135-6 Serial Number AC-40-4859.

Contact Jared Storm at 402-443-7979 or Hershey Flying Service at 308-3685556. 01-15

1Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10 -15 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. for more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 10-15 H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-16579E. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (12-14) For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary 210924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (12-14) Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18, 22D30-6533A-12 12D40-6101A-12, 12D40-AG100-2 22D40-6533A-12, 23D40-6533A-18 23D 4 0 -70 05A-12, Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net 12-14 Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401. TFN

J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn

GE M601- E11 751 HP TURBOPROP Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush.

Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to Service.

Cascade Pressure Cowl – Standard Equipment with Lifetim08Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems. Lower Operating/ Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety.

Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com . tfn

vehicles 2005 International Auger Truck, scales, fuel, flip over. Randy Mink Poor Boys Flying Service 870-931-8485 (12-14) Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 Cell: 870-9192317 A 12-14

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All new Air Tractors now include P&W 2500 Hour, 5-Year Extended Warranty 1997 AT-602-60AG, July 2014 Annual Ready To Work Now ......................................$525,000 2015 SLOTS AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS

800-441-2964 Ask for Rick or Chuck Stone

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2D30 6101A12, 0-SIRAN... $12K; 22D30-6533A12, 0-SOH...$15K; 12D40-6101A12, 175-SIRAN... $11k; 12D 4 0 - AG10 0 - 4S , 375 - S O H/0 IRAN...$17K; 22D40-AG200-2, 60-SIRAN...$20K; 22D40-6533A12, 852-SOH... $21K; 22D40-AG200-2, 0SIRAN... $19.5K; agcat@bscn.com 870 -8862418/2489FAX AgCat Sales/Service/Parts since 1971 *

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Heavy duty 25’ nurse trailer(30,000 GVWR) built by Texas Pride Trailers in 2013 with dual 2 speed jacks. 1600 gallon fresh water & 800 gallon batch tank, Honda engine & pump, inductor, storage box mounted under landing platform easily accessible from crow’s nest, 30 gallon drum storage racks at rear of trailer. Tires are like new. Used for 1 season and worked great. Call 830-4266150.

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2-2001 Adams Field Loaders • For Sale • 2-2001 Adams Field Loaders: Honda Gx670 Engines, Rear Hydraulic Drop Drive, Front Steer Wheels, Hopper Ladder, Stainless Shields, Stainless Spout, Wide Load Fins, Stainless Engine Covers, Reinforced Framing, Anti-Choke Plate, Catch Pan, Tarps, Spare Tire And Bull Dog Hitches $10,000 EACH • Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M AIR SERVICE INC., Owner - located Beaumont, TX USA • Telephone: 409-656-5998 . 409-7942352 . • Fax: 409-794-2958 (12-14) Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

1981 GMC 6000 Fuel truck – for sale: Used for 100LL. Approx. 1,200 gallon capacity, Re-painted in 2006, dual over wing hoses, located close to MSP international.

MAKE OFFER - Call for more details 952.941.6255 (01-15) Get these photo mats before they fly off the shelve. A great way to display your favorite photos. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

1987 International 2500, VIN- HH509568, Fold/Over Auger Truck, S/S Hopper & Tube, Adjustable Sock, Hopper Vibrator, 450 gal Fuel tank, A/C, A/M-F/M Radio, Air ride seat, Weight Scales. Contact: Off: 662-254-9311 or Cell: 662-2995620 (12-14)

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.

miscellaneous

1999 EAGLE DIESEL TUG TRACTOR $7,500 1999 Eagle TN4D Tug 4 cyl Wiscon (Continental) Diesel engine, A- 413 automatic transmission, 530 hours, Great Shape, Strong, Compare at $12,500.00, - Now Only $7,500.00 Handles AT-802 Call or mail Dave at 501230-5469 or djohnson@historicaircraft. org (12-14)

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

Pitcher’s Nightmare Swing Trainer

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

New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

Toy pla stic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com tfn HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 At fn

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn

Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine.

Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n

English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn

SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products Such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 tfn

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

Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn

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

Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. tfn Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com t f n

Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com tfn HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Atfn One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway.

Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 t f n

insurance DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com. tfn

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

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

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

services Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) E.O.S. is a F.A.A. approved PT6 repair station, offering a wide range of COMPLETE overhaul and repair capabilities on the Pratt and Whitney PT6A model engines.

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

Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service.

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

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

We have engines for sale or exchange.

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

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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.

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

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Flying should be the least of your concerns!

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

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

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

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

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

Everything for Ag Aviation P.O. Box 540 - 1601 Hwy 84 • Hayti, Missouri 63851 USA Tel: 573-359-0500 • 800-325-0885 • Fax: 573-359-0538 sales@midcont.com

877-715-8476 farmairparts@mymctc.net 40’ 15.649, 90’14.306

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

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

530-735-6264 tfn Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. tfn !!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required.

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

wanted to buy Looking for tired AT-502. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509 635 1212 or email tom@cacaircraft. com (09-15) Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 (12-14) Looking for a 400 gal Super B model Ag cat fuselage frame. Call 701-636-5880 ask for Jay. tfn

EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal. net tfn

finance/lease

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! tfn

operations Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane, train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 (02-15)

Gulf Coast aG airCraft sales & serviCe

Paved runway with parallel grass runway, large paved parking and concrete loading pad, large vertical fuel tank with high flow pump, two stainless vats, office building, small storage building, and all sitting on 10+/- acres. Plenty of space for large hangers. Located in McCrory, AR, and has a great potential customer base.

Main crops include rice, beans, corn, and winter wheat. Asking $80,000. 662-4028949 (12-14) Diverse zoned property with 2100 foot landing strip and large Airplane Hangar!

56.44 acre property located in Bowie AZ, Cochise County I-10 east frontage.

Barn. Storage sheds. Well. Septic. Electric.

Grapes, Walnuts, Pecans and Pistachios are grown locally. Whether you own an airplane or not this property has a lot of potential. Build a house or bring in a manufactured home. Plant a vineyard, grow an orchard. Operate a business.

With all this property you can sell some of it. Ideal investment for ag operation. $225,760 Call Rick Frank 520-403-3903 or email rick45ap@vtc.net JS Real Estate, LLC. (12-14)

schools Ag Aviation School - Get the best flight training available by learning at a real commercial spray operation.

Safe, experienced instructors, highly maintained aircraft, new student pilot dorm with private rooms. Learn to mix, load, fly the light bar and all skills associated with ag aviation. Call Bruce now for more information or to get on the schedule: 770-329-4410. Also check out our Guarantee on our website at www. agaviationschool.com (12-14)

Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720

The “Century” Wing Spar is now Available!

Sold in kit form or installed here at our facility.

Call today to purchase your kit!!!

We want to say

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Looking to see what’s out there. Experience in many turbine ag makes up to PT6-60, and have a little experience with Garretts.

Cotton, Rice, Corn, beans, and most everything between. I am entertaining all options, but looking primarily anywhere from the Bootheel of MO to South Delta, TX, or West Louisiana. Also looking at work in the Midwest right now if there is need for a pilot. Send information to blindads@agairupdate.com subject: seat wanted or Fax information to 478-9871836 subject: seat wanted (09-14) AG pilot available, experience 1 year AT-301, 1 year AT-402, 4 years AT-802 / A. Multi-engine, Instrument, Commercial rated. Licensed in Indiana and Illinois. A&P mechanic AT and PT6 qualified. Clean record. Cell # 812-350-7709 Barrett@ Aerobaticsystems.com (12-14)

help wanted We are looking for fire fighting seasonal pilots that are type rated on AT-802.

Pilots with EASA license are preferred.

Other pilots with any ICAO license will be examined. Minimum experience must be 300 HRS fire fighting experience. Pilot s will be based in Europe. We are also looking for AT-802 engineers that will be employed on a daily basis (5 days per week) and they will be offered a 2 year contract. Salaries to be offered according to qualifications and experience. Please send your CV to aviators@hotmail.gr All applications will be examined confidentially. (12-14) A&P Mechanic needed for growing business. Super Cubs to Conquests.

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

(12-14) A & P Mechanic needed for a multi plane and helicopter Ag operation. Please call Matt at 866-627-8292 or 928-920-9873 (12-14)

Thrush S2R aircraft.

Lifetime Spar (60,000 Hr) without inspections.

It is economical and easy to install.

Ag Seat wanted. 9800 TT 5000+ ag time, 125 hours Cessna turbine time, Ag turbine transition training, A&P / IA Single & Multi-engine instrument flight instructor. Experience Air Tractor, AgCat & Cessna. Experienced corn, cotton, rice, wheat & soybeans. Heavy herbicide experience. Email glenbrownracing@ gmail.com or 662-678-3947 (12-14)

Start to finish Ag pilot training utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit& PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray.

Satloc GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 (02-15)

seat wanted Experienced pilot wanting employment with quality business. Ag time in everything from AT 402 to 602 and -34 Thrush.

Herbicide experience. Professional work ethic. No accidents and no claims. Satloc and AG Nav experience. Complete resume with time and references on request. Call 318-669-5982.

(12-14) Experienced pilot seeking employment with good operator. Experience in AT 402, AT 502, and AT 602, and -34 Thrush.

Satloc MP3 experience. No accidents and no claims. Resume on request. Call 318303-2893 (12-14)

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

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

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

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