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Trained and Conditioned There are two significant factors when considering the level of experience for an ag pilot. There is the “trained” ag pilot and the “conditioned” ag pilot. It’s obvious the trained ag pilot is one who has completed some form of training. This could be a formal school or owner/ operator training. Whereas the conditioned pilot is one that has formed his knowledge base for ag flying through experience and possibly training. He simply has reached a higher level of proficiency through experience.

If there comes a time to evaluate an ag pilot, several items need to be considered. Is he just starting out? Then, it cannot be expected for him to be conditioned. Is he a seasoned pilot with conditioned habits? Are these habits in the best interest of all? The next time you reflect on the skills of an ag pilot ask yourself, is he conditioned? How is he conditioned? All trained pilots should strive to reach a high level of conditioning. Even more so, that level should reflect good flying habits.

What does this all mean? How does the difference affect the ag pilot’s abilities? The best training does not mean the student pilot actually understands it. Besides, real learning starts in the real world. Whereas, the conditioned pilot has absorbed learning experiences in the real world and possibly training, too. He has conditioned himself. (Remember last month, hours vs seasons?)

A conditioned pilot is another whole evaluation.

We have all heard the old saying, “You can’t teach old dogs new tricks.” When a pilot has reached the level of expertise that he is properly conditioned, he is a much better pilot with good, safe flying habits. Some may argue with that statement. It’s a losing argument. The profession of flying low and loaded separates the properly conditioned pilot from the trained but not yet conditioned pilot and the risk taker conditioned pilot in an unforgiving manner.

The conditioned pilot is not necessarily the best pilot. He can actually condition himself with bad flying traits. For example, it takes a pretty good pilot to make hammerhead turns. There are numerous ag pilots that can fly hammerhead turns all day, day after day, year after year. That’s not to say they aren’t pushing the flight envelope unnecessarily, because they are. They may be more productive than the safe, standard-rate-turn pilot. But, their chances for surviving a career in ag aviation are reduced exponentially.

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On the Mend

G’day

I was very shocked to read in the September edition of AAU that you had suffered a stroke and ended up in ICU. That must have been extremely worrying for you and all the family and I cannot begin to imagine what you have all been through.

I am just greatly relieved to hear you are slowly on the mend and recovering well.

It seems like only yesterday we were meeting up regularly in Brazil or Argentina at one of the conventions down there so it really brings it home how time flies.

I have always greatly appreciated your friendship, advice and good company over the years and so look forward to seeing you again at NAAA Savannah in ‘rude health’ as we say over here.

Take care of yourself my friend and see you soon.

John Clayton Micron Sprayers Limited Technical Director Herefordshire, UK

Just a quick note to let you know that I have officially announced my retirement from AAAA today after 22 years – effective early January.

Thank you for your assistance and support of our great sector over this time.

There is a media release available at: Media Releases - AAAA and of course the recruitment process is underway via: Agribusiness Recruitment & HR Solutions (rimfireresources.com.au) and https:// www.seek.com.au/job/54518371 I will be back in touch to introduce my replacement!

Cheers Phil Hurst CEO - Aerial Application Association of Australia Ltd Mitchell, ACT Australia

Hello John So very good to hear from you. Yep, the stroke was a life changing event. I still deal with it daily, but also improve daily. I’m extremely fortunate to have my family’s ongoing support.

I’m guessing that I’m 80% recovered.

I walk two miles daily and do a weight lifting routine twice a week. Medicare stopped covering physical therapy at the point of self sufficient, but not healed, ha!

It’s been a long journey, but it gets easier; for example, I leave tomorrow for nine days in Brazil traveling solo and meeting up with our Brazilian rep Gina.

I’m just a little slower and it takes much more effort.

Thanks for thinking of me. I appreciate your kind words and friendship.—Bill A 10 | agairupdate.com

G’day Phil; I regret to hear that you are leaving the AAAA. It has been a pleasure working with you these past years, 20+? I look forward to meeting your replacement. If possible, please put in a good word for AgAir Update!

I wish you the very best in the next phase of your life.

Cheers,—Bill

Celebrations Dear Bill and AgAir Update friends, I hope this message finds you well, in good health as you prepare for the festivities that involve 100 years of Agricultural Aviation, and, in particular, the Hangar Party.

Being remembered for this event has already made me very happy and grateful.

I will not be able to join you in these festivities, but I am sure it will be completely successful.

It is important that the new generations

know the path, the stumbling blocks, the falls; in short, the mistakes and successes that made us reach 100 years.

Hugs and best wishes for success!

Monica Sarmento Brazil Ola Monica, Thank you for your kind words. I respect and treasure our multi-decades friendship.

I also respect all the good work you have done in Brazilian ag aviation and firefighting. You have had an impact on the growth of both industries.

Take care amiga,—Bill

Old Habits I know I should probably send this to Graham but old habits are hard to break.

I’m especially proud of this because I am the only member of the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame from the ag sector.

I read in AAU that you are continuing to heal and that’s great. Looking forward to seeing you guys in Perry and Savannah.

Regards, Rick Reed Charleston, Illinois Hi Rick!

Congratulations! A well deserved recognition, my friend. I took a look at the photo and you look damn good, considering. But, the beautiful lady by your side looks much better! Please give Becky a hug for me. I’ll be sure to pass this information to the owner of AAU, Graham.

Yeah, I continue to improve, albeit much slower these days. If it is any kind of a positive sign, this week I’m in Brazil, traveling to and from solo.

I look forward to seeing you in December!

Cheers—Bill

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by Bill Lavender

Year in Review JANUARY 2021

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Each year, the December edition of AgAir Update is reserved for reflections on the past year of feature articles.

Those reflections start with the January 2021 edition.

This edition gave AgAir Update readers a look back at the 2020 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo. In the face of growing convention cancellations, the National Agricultural Aviation Association held a successful convention in Savannah, Georgia. In Savannah, it was as if things were back to usual, pre-covid. And, there were no adverse effects because of it. This was pre-vaccine days, too.

FEBRUARY 2021

Four Decades of Excellence

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Zanoni Equipamentos Where a Family Works Together

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February 2021— Four Decades of Excellence in Canada The February edition featured a look at a successful Canadian operator, Ken Kane Aerial, Ltd. Running an operation the size of Ken Kane Aerial - 17 ag aircraft, 36 airstrips, half a million acres or so treated every season, an army of personnel including pilots, mixer/loaders and office staff – is a handful in anyone’s book. Ken went from a single J-3 Cub to turbine Air Tractors. The article goes on to explain how Ken grew the business and created a favorable work environment. According to Ken, his success story “wasn’t anything complex or fancy, just common sense.”

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March 2021— Bottoms Up Brandt Bottoms Realizes Ag Aviation Dream The March edition was a ‘Bottoms Up’ story about Arkansas operator Brandt Bottoms. From his years in Junior High, Brandt wanted to fly ag while working for his grandfather, Melvin Grimes, loading his ag planes until going off to Flying Tiger flight school. Today, Brandt realizes his dream, operating and flying an AT-602 treating primarily rice and cotton.

Bottoms Up

Brandt Bottoms Realizes Ag Aviation Dream Air Tractor VP Finance Retires After 31 Years

Getting Up to Speed

Thrush Switchback Ferry Flight to Brazil

April 2021— Treating Sugardan with Ipanemas and Air Tractors As spring approaches, the April edition featured two Brazilian partners, Jorge Humberto Morato de Toledo and Rodrigo Fernandes, based in Såo Paulo State. Jorge and Rodrigo own Imagem Aviação Agrícola. The company is very different from ones found in the United States and other non-Latin countries. It operates seven turbine Air Tractors and six Ipanemas. To service this large fleet of ag planes, Imagem has 15 service trucks.

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Treating Sugarcane with Ipanemas and Air Tractors

The primary crop that Imagem’s aircraft treat is sugarcane. Half of Imagem’s clients are from China, who own four sugar mills managed by Brazilians. Treatment rates vary with 3 to 4.5 gpa for sugarcane and one gpa for cotton. The company also is involved with firefighting using its AT-802.

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The Switchback Arrives in Brazil!

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May 2021— Milestone 4,000th Air Tractor is a Bird of a Different Color Air Tractor has always been a strong player in the ag aviation game. The May edition celebrates the delivery of the 4,000th Air Tractor, a 502XP. The new owners, Mike and Tiffany Rivenbark of Moore’s Aerial Applicators based in Morehead City, North Carolina were on hand at the Olney, Texas factory for the barbeque luncheon celebration. Also present for the delivery were Air Tractor dealers Grant and Logan Lane, along with Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch and 295 Air Tractor employees plus several dignitaries and VIPs.

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Mid-Continent Founder Dick Reade Passes

Schiff Evaluates PL-12U Airtruk

SpiderTracks Launches Insights

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June 2021— Tri-State Operation Flying W Aviation

Tri-State Operation

Flying W Aviation

100th AT-502XP Flies with Saskatchewan Colors

Thrush - Stronger Than Ever

The COVID Effect on Aircraft Tire Supply

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Tony’s Flying Service Perseverance Pays Off

Flying High on the Thrush 550 One Part Wet and the Other Dry...

Role of the Lubricant in Piston Engines

It may sound like a ranch name, but Flying W Aviation is a spraying service in the Northwest Panhandle of Texas.

The June edition of AgAir Update spotlights Clay Waldrip in a story about how he started on the ground at the same airport that Flying W is based in Dalhart, flying for the same growers whose crops he tended as a teenager. Operating an AT-802 and AT-502B, the company flies in three states; Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

July 2021— Tony’s Flying Service Perseverance Pays Off From Texas in the June edition to Kansas in the July edition, AgAir Update visits the well-established (1984) Tony’s Flying Service in Great Bend. In 2013, the flying service acquired a new owner, Jeff Seawald, having bought the company from longtime owner and founder Tony Martinez. In the article, Jeff explains the difficulties a low ag-time pilot faces trying to find a seat. Having found one with Tony’s Flying Service in 2011, in two years Tony was ready to retire and who else but Jeff to respond to the opportunity. The rest is history with the company operating two AT-502s and an AT-402.

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August 2021— 100 Years - A Century of Agricultural Aviation 1921-2021 The August edition cover story takes the reader back in time with a 100-year recollection of the history of ag aviation starting in 1921 through 2020. The highlights of the industry through each decade is recapped. This edition of AgAir Update gives the reader an encapsulated overall view of the history of ag aviation.

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September 2021 Low Volume Revolution

In the September edition, AgAir Update recognizes the importance of low volume applications and explains how these types of applications are made in Brazil. There has been a “revolution” in the South American country towards the almost exclusive use of rotary atomizers.

Typical applications are made at one gallon per acre (10 liters/hectare) and many at much lower rates. This is true regardless of the type of aircraft, from Ipanemas to AT-802s. Comments such as this from Brazilian operator Caio Balzan demonstrate the successes of low volume applications. “We are now able to achieve a wider swath and a higher quality droplet spectrum when compared to conventional hydraulic nozzles.”

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Low Volume REVOLUTION

900th AT-802 Joins Fleet of Largest Ag Operator in Western Australia

Pratt & Whitney Canada Introduces P&WCSMART Subscription Service

Zanoni Equipamentos and Sergio Zanoni

October 2021— Thrush Aircraft Debuts the All New 510P2 and 510P2+ The October edition announces two, new Thrush aircraft about to enter the marketplace, the 510P2 and the 510P2+. The article describes how Thrush embraced the design success of the 510G utilizing its airframe and improved engineering. The 510P2 uses the PT6A-34AG and the 510P2+ has the PT6A-140AG turboprop engine, boasting 750 and 867 shp, respectively. Both aircraft come with a 4-blade prop designed for the installations.

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Thrush Aircraft Debuts the All New

510P2 and 510P2+

November 2021— Not Just Law Enforcement Charlotte County Florida Aerial Application Featuring a helicopter on its cover, the November edition tells how the Charlotte County, Florida Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has a history of thinking outside the box to get things done. With four helicopters in its fleet, two UH-1H Hueys and two Airbus AS-350s, the county’s sheriff’s aviation unit has evolved from a traditional lawenforcement aviation unit to one that now supports the county to provide law enforcement support and aerial firefighting, search and rescue, and mosquito control services with their multi-role aircraft.

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The Region of Reversed Command

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Let’s Dive Into Oil I have received questions and heard many discussions about oil recently, so let’s dive into oil this month. When it comes to engine oil, there are several choices and your experience has helped you determine the correct type of oil for your operation.

Above: Acceptable carbon in oil. From Service Bulletin 1001.

Just for knowledge, Pratt and Whiney Canada provides lists of approved oils in the first service bulletin of every engine series. For instance, service bulletin 1001 covers approved oils for all the small PT6s covered by the 1000 series service bulletins. This service bulletin contains information about engine oil types and it lists the approved oil by Pratt and Whitney Canada to be used in PT6 engines. The oils are subdivided by viscosity and other factors. In my experience, most people use 2380 as their oil of choice. This oil is found in Table 3 of the service bulletin, including other commonly used oils like Mobil Jet II and Aeroshell 500. Please make sure that the oil you choose is approved.

The first of the discussion topics I have heard is about servicing. When servicing, the first point is don’t intermix oils. The service bulletin tells you not to combine oils of different viscosities or specifications as those oils may not be compatible with one another. If you find yourself

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in a situation where your oil was intermixed, there are instructions on how to drain and what level of engine flushing is required to ensure the engine is protected.

Secondly, you want to check your oil at the right time. Always check your oil within 15 minutes after shutting down. This will help you get the most accurate gauge of your oil level. Nothing is worse than oil pouring out from every spot on the engine from over service. It would be terrible to drain all the oil out of an engine to reset the oil level when it has been over serviced. A PT6 will always find the oil level that it wants to run at and will push out the extra.

Another hot topic is the engine “hiding” oil. This mainly occurs on large PT6 engines and can happen for a couple of different reasons. If, after sitting overnight or longer or motoring your engine during washing, there is no oil on the dipstick, what do you do? My advice has always been look around on the floor; if there is not a big puddle of oil, then the oil is still in the engine. Start the engine, paying extra attention to the oil pressure and temperature. When the oil comes up to temp, you can shut the engine down and check the oil level. You don’t want to start adding quarts of oil as that becomes a mess.

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Left: Dark oil sample.

Right: Oil samples.

How can an operator keep the engine oil healthy? First, make sure the chip detectors are working. We check the chip detector function at every 100-hour inspection. The system is designed to alert the pilot at the earliest possible moment when something is going on that needs attention. Secondly, changing your oil. Pratt and Whitney Canada have said for a longtime, engine oil doesn’t need to be changed.

However, they caution operators to be aware of all the environmental issues that could affect or contaminate the oil. In our industry, the air is not always as clean as we would like, even though the airplanes run filtration. You also want to be aware that airframe manufacturers may require engine oil changes. Lastly, there are engine oil sampling programs available. Historically labs have been used to review oil samples, patch samples, and oil filters to provide information.

Pratt and Whitney Canada have also started an oil monitoring program. You can go to their website, pwc.ca, and get a kit. The advantage of using the P&WC equipment is they can provide engine part-specific data if they flag a problem.

P&WC can tell you that gear or bearing metal is on the increase in your oil sample and advise actions on how to move forward with inspection or maintenance.

I want to wrap up this discussion with a word about “dark oil.” This phenomenon seems to occur from time to time in large PT6 engines.

Pratt and Whitney Canada have come up with some solutions to issues related to this topic.

Several service bulletins are introducing some temperature-resistant packings to help limit the opportunity for carbon build-up in oil. They also have provided some options for higher temp oils. Pratt and Whitney Canada have a list of approved oils in Table 4 of the approved

oil service bulletin. These are listed as “High Thermal Stability” oils. Per instructions in the service bulletin, these can be mixed with Table 3 oils. Make sure you follow the instruction.

I had a customer tell me that the instructions for changing to one of these high temp oils have changed from time to time, and there was confusion on how to use them. To my knowledge, the instructions have never changed.

If you want to move from BP2380 (Table 3 oil) to a high temp oil like Aeroshell 560 (Table 4 oil) to reduce or avoid dark oil. Examine your oil and filter; if carbon level is “acceptable” (see photos inserted here from service bulletin), then you can use the top-up method.

This means when you need to add your next quart of oil that you use the high temp oil, Aeroshell 560, in our example. If you have excessive carbon in your oil, you may need to drain the oil and flush per the instructions, then refill the oil tank with your original oil.

We then can employ the top-up method per the instructions. These high temp oils have a detergent quality and will start to move the carbon out of your engine and into the oil filter.

The whole idea is that you don’t want to drop all the Table 3 oil out and service the engine entirely with Table 4 oil because it could potentially clog all the oil strainers and nozzles in the engine.

Following the proper guidelines allows for the controlled removal of carbon from the engine. I always recommend that you discuss this with your mechanic, engine maintainer, and, of course, read the manuals. Use the resources around you to make the most informed decision.

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Mythbusting: Agriculture and Bees One of my favorite topics to write about, which constantly gets attention and is riddled with myths, is how much our industry does or does not care about bees. There is also a lot of media attention surrounding the health of bees, while fake news sensationalism tends to overpower the facts.

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decline, such as habitat loss, varroa mites, bad management, chemicals and predators.

There are many laws and regulations in place to protect our pollinator friends. In Iowa, for example, we have what is called the Iowa Bee Law. To further weigh-in, I spoke to Wes Sharp, President of the Iowa Agricultural Aviation Association, who explained the “Bee Law,” which his dad actually helped write. The law partnered with FieldWatch, a credible non-for-profit platform with solid members that is professional and respectful to farmers, the environment and apiaries alike. The Bee Law regulations have

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been successful in this arena to help protect bees and fields. It’s basically a communication requirement for beekeepers to register their hives and for farmers to give notice if they’re about to spray anything that could potentially harm their bees. In that instance, the insecticide cannot be sprayed on blooming crops between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. while the insects are foraging. For Sharp, he has a three-hour window each day to spray these products — in the very early morning or late evening. It works for everyone.

He explains that as a professional pesticide applicator, he uses this website daily to get the job done during the busy season. This is an example of how the site looks, which is a guide to know where the bees are located to protect them as best he can.

It’s a one-stop-shop guide on where and when he can and can’t spray. Being mindful of pollinators, organic fields, different crops, etc., is all part of his job. He says, “We are all part of the same ecosystem. Farmer’s fields need to be protected, just like the bees need to be protected.”

Regardless of the plant breeding method, products used to improve modern farming that could potentially harm bees could be used in organic or non-GMO — it just isn’t that black and white. So it is irrelevant to blame GMOs when it really doesn’t matter. Farm chemicals have been used in agriculture for over 4,000 years, but technology has made them better and safer over time.

While certain agrochemicals could potentially harm bees, it’s important to note the risk is small by comparison. In the grand scheme of things, their biggest threats are habitat loss, overpopulation of hives, insect infestation and natural predators, harsh winters, weather patterns and varroa mites, to name a few.

Humans, in general, can be guilty of killing bees for fear they may get stung; however, honeybees are quite docile compared to other species.

to apply crop protection products. What is our industry doing to protect them? They can’t just go out and spray willy-nilly! Whether the farmer is a professional applicator himself or hires help of outside ground rigs or airplanes, the bees are very important to us.

The reality is that most farmers cannot have good yields without bees pollinating them. It is in every farm’s best interest to be as responsible as possible around them; we all care about beneficial insects. So if farmers need bees, why would they jeopardize them? It’s in their best interest to keep the bee population on the rise and healthy as ever. Different companies and groups utilize many different programs to protect our pollinators.

If you ever hear that agriculture doesn’t care about bees, don’t be “stung” by the myths. Now you know what the “buzz” is really about and can use these examples- plus other stories you personally know about - to explain just how much we care about their health.

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Transland Hosts Its First-Ever Dealer Meeting

by Frances Anne Manning “We need to talk.”

Those are cringe-worthy words, yet sometimes you really do need to talk. Not all “talks” are negative, though. For example, Transland called its first-ever Dealer Meeting to share important things happening in the ag aviation industry.

“Talks” ranged from a patented weldless boom to the 802 FAST System to the next generation Satloc GPS. Did you say a new GPS from Satloc?

That’s right. Transland dealers received the first scoop, and soon the pilots and growers will hear more about the Satloc Falcon GPS. So, why call a meeting? Transland knows that pilots earn money when their Transland equipped airplanes are properly applying crop protection products, seed, or fertilizers to their customers’ crops. Additionally, pilots and growers want precision applications to maximize profits.

Transland said, “We need to talk” because giving the right information about classic and new Transland family product lines enables pilots and growers to 1) maximize profits, 2) reduce frustration, and 3) spend more quality time with the people who matter most in their lives.

During a tour of the facilities, the dealers looked at Transland’s new 802 FAST Ag to Fire Gate Box. Any standard Transland hydraulic gate box can be used with the FAST System. Patrick Mertens of Aero Seat shared a few things about his first-hand experience with this system. “The capability of the 802 FAST system is unique to the industry. With other gates, in my estimation, it takes one to two weeks (with the help of a maintenance facility) to switch between an ag gate and a fire gate. The 802 FAST System gives owners a competitive advantage because the gates can be switched within a matter of hours without the help of a maintenance facility.”

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Another stop along the facility tour centered around the new patent-pending process of Transland’s stainless steel booms and center booms. Per customer requests, Transland redesigned its stainless steel booms to significantly reduce the cracking around the welded nipples. These weldless booms come standard in the new Boom Shut-Off Kits.

As a leader in the industry, Transland introduced its 50% and 60% boom shut-off kits in 2021.

These boom shut-off kits help operators stay on label with the chemicals. Also, the kits offer lowprofile valves with QD fittings, making them easy to change if needed.

Transland will continue the company’s long history of improvements and innovations to keep moving forward with the industry.

Rising Input Costs “We hear you” when it comes to rising input costs and the need to help our growers and applicators thrive with quality dispersal equipment. That’s another reason Transland reached out to its dealers to talk about products that can help the farmers and pilots. Moreover, Transland’s President, Roberto Rodriguez, and the owner/CEO, James Frank, understand the

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importance of listening to the dealers. These leaders know the dealers hear on a daily basis what the needs are of the applicators and growers.

James shared, “We want and need feedback from our dealers. We want to know how we can serve our dealers better and how we can serve their pilots and farmers better.” Roberto and James listened to the dealers during the first-ever Transland Dealer Meeting. They will continue the company’s long history of improvements and innovations to keep moving forward with the industry. Additionally, the plan is to make future acquisitions that are beneficial to the ag aviation industry.

Competitive Edge “An organization’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly is the ultimate competitive edge,” stated Jack Welch, the late CEO of GE who led it to be a multi-national company. Part of the Dealer Meeting consisted of training and educating the dealers on different products because it translates to a competitive advantage for the dealers’ pilots. Transland knows that downtime for pilots is costly. So the company is investing more time and money to train its dealers and produce more installation guides and user manuals to help our family of growers and applicators excel in precision application and farming.

“So there were rumors….”

Yes, they are true. “Satloc is still going strong.

Over the past three years, Satloc has developed a new GPS system and upgraded system products,” stated Roberto Rodriguez. At the Dealer Meeting, Satloc announced the launch of three new products. BUT WAIT! The dealers learned more about the Satloc Cloud that was launched in May 2020. This web-based system manages aircraft tracking and wireless data transfer using cutting-edge technology. Some highlights include 1) not tied to one PC because it can be used wirelessly on different devices like a tablet or Smartphone, 2) automatic aircraft tracking, 3) no more thumb drives, 4) ground personnel can upload job files (job, shape, pmap) to the Cloud, so the pilot is free to focus on other things, 5) current and all closed logs

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are automatically updated on the Cloud, without pilot interaction, and 6) connects with 3rd party applications.

The first product to launch in the upcoming future is the L8 lightbar. Possessing the ability to tilt with the pilot’s field of view, the L8 installation design is one-of-a-kind in ag aviation.

Designed with future GPS systems in mind, the L8 is also compatible with the Bantam, G4, and LSIV. The dealers also heard about the IntelliFlow 3 as the second new product to launch in the upcoming months. It is part of the IntelliFlow product line, the only dry & wet dispersal system in the industry. The dealers saw the new compact, rugged design of the all-inclusive controller box. As a result of the new design, the entire system takes up less space. In addition, the controller box can rack mount or horizontal mount and has fewer external connections. All these new design adjustments make it easier to install and results in fewer maintenance issues.

Satloc Falcon GPS Guidance System What was the “talk” about Satloc’s nextgeneration GPS? Here are a few bits of information to wet your whistle. Similar to its namesake, the Satloc Falcon brings many benefits to the applicator and grower. Falcons are fast. REALLY fast. Falcons are straightforward.

Falcons endure miles of rough flying. Falcons never drop their prey. The Falcon’s vision is unrivaled by its competitors. Falcons represent a long legacy of tradition. UNPARALLELED is the word by many industry leaders when describing Satloc GPS systems. No other GPS matches the intelligence of Satloc Falcon —it does not disappoint.

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Pratt & Whitney Canada Appoints Five Jet Aviation Locations as Designated Maintenance Facilities LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC, – Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced that it has appointed five new Designated Maintenance Facilities (DMFs) to serve customers in Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Switzerland. Providing line maintenance and mobile repair services, the new DMFs are all maintenance facilities owned and operated by Jet Aviation.

The new DMFs are: • Jet Aviation Singapore, Singapore (PW308A/C, PW307A/D, PT6A-21/-28/135A/-41/-42/-52/-60A/-67A/-65B/67D/-64/-66D, JT15D-5/5R, PW305B, PW617F-E, PW535E) • Jet Aviation Cairns, Cairns, Australia, (PW120, PW121/A, PW127E, PW123B/ C/D/E, PW150A, PW118A/B, PT6A21/-27/-28/-135A/-41/-42/-52/-60A/67A/-65B/67D/-64/-66D/-114/-114A/, JT15D-4/-5A/D5) • Jet Aviation Hong Kong, Lantau, Hong Kong (PW308C, PW307A) • Jet Aviation Manila, Pasay City, Philippines (PT6A-114/A, JT15D-5A, JT15D-D, PW207D, PW207D1/D2, PT6A-21/28/135A, PT6A-41/42/52, PT6A-60A/67A, PT6A-65B/67D) • Jet Aviation Basel, Basel, Switzerland, (PW305A, PW307A, PW307D, PW308C) “Today’s announcement brings the number of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s DMFs serving helicopters and regional, general and business aviation operators to 22, located in North and South America, Europe and Asia,” said Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada.

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services. Since we introduced our first DMF in 2017, we have expanded the network to areas where demand from our customers exists. Along with fast turnaround times and streamlined logistics, DMFs offer a host of high-quality services, from engine-OEM-approved tooling and parts to direct support from our technical professionals if complex questions arise.”

“Jet Aviation is delighted to be appointed a Designated Maintenance Facility for Pratt & Whitney Canada.” said Joe Reckling, senior vice president, Regional Operations – Asia Pacific for Jet Aviation. “We enjoy a close working relationship and are excited by this opportunity to further our support for our commercial and business aviation customers. We are proud to be a collaborator of Pratt & Whitney Canada, as we both work to provide the best solutions to our customers globally.”

Pratt & Whitney Canada has built one of the industry’s largest customer service networks around the world that offers personalized and local solutions in for customers. To best serve customers, PWC has more than 50 owned and designated facilities, two Customer First (CFirst) Centres for 24/7/365 technical and logistic support, more than 10 owned and designated parts distribution centres and more than 100 field support representatives and mobile repair teams situated around the globe. Full details of the PWC global service network for turboprop, turboshaft and small turbofan engines are available on the service network map at pwc.ca.

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Mid-Field Flap Extension During Takeoff Deemed Improper

by Zoë Keliher zoe.keliher@ntsb.gov National Transportation Safety Board

Photo Credit: Fara Bottoms.

Editors Note: This article originally appeared in the August 2005 edition of AgAir Update, and was brought back to our attention by our friends in New Zealand as a great refresher.

The opinion of this author does not necessarily reflect the opinion of AgAir Update. It should be noted that lowering flaps before takeoff may be a safer practice, as per the following accident reports. However, it does not preclude that lowering flaps midway during a takeoff roll will reduce the takeoff distance. What is your opinion/experience? Write aau@agairupdate. com.

During an investigation into an Air Tractor accident, I stumbled upon a departure procedure that is commonly used as standard protocol

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among ag-pilots during the departure phase of flight. Never hearing of such procedures, I reviewed historical accidents and have found this procedure may have been a contributing factor in several different accidents.

The first accident that instigated my investigations into these departure procedures occurred while the pilot was attempting to depart in his Air Tractor 502A on a grass strip that stretched about 2,000 feet long, with trees located at the end. During the takeoff roll, as the airplane’s groundspeed increased, the pilot extended the wing flaps just prior to rotation and configured the airplane in a nose high attitude.

The airplane lifted off the grass surface, but the wing flaps failed to extend. The airplane climbed to about 15 feet and impacted the trees at the end of the strip. When I queried him as to why he waited to extend the flaps, he told me that

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his standard takeoff procedure consisted of starting the takeoff roll with the wing flaps in the retracted position, and continuing in that configuration until rotation. Upon rotation, he would start the initial climb by pulling back on the control stick, while simultaneously lowering the flaps to the extended position in attempts to yield a shorter takeoff roll.

Despite the possible mechanical issues with the flaps, if the pilot had extended the wing flaps prior to the takeoff roll, this accident could have been prevented. A review of Air Tractor’s Airplane Flight Manual, disclosed that the procedure for a short field takeoff consists of lowering “flaps to 10-degree position (first mark),” although it does not specify when the flap extension should occur. After reading this ambiguous procedure, I decided to interview several other pilots in the industry. Surprisingly, many of pilots I questioned did use this departure procedure. The reasoning behind doing such a departure is based on their belief that keeping the wing flaps retracted at the beginning portion of the takeoff roll reduces drag and therefore, decreases the airplane’s takeoff distance.

Being suspicious of such claims in increased takeoff performance, I spoke with an Air Tractor representative who confirmed that not only was this takeoff procedure improper, but the theory behind making such a departure is untrue; the drag created by the wing flaps is negligible during this phase of operation, and will not decrease the takeoff distance by a measurable amount.

As most Air Tractor’s are a restricted category airplane, the company does not have any flight test data computing the drag of the flaps during takeoff. After struggling through a pile of aerodynamics texts, and consulting with various aerodynamicists, I discovered that the change in drag of the wing flaps on takeoff roll is insignificant to the takeoff performance. Rather, the following parameters will drastically affect performance in the takeoff roll:: 1. Three dimensional effects - specific type of airfoil of the wing, total airplane drag (dependent on the wing design), plan

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form, washout, flight Reynolds’s number, etc.

2. Ground effects - during a ground roll, the aerodynamics of the airplane is altered somewhat considerably by ground effects.

3. Flight characteristics- airplane’s acceleration (change in acceleration rate), speed, angle of attack, winds, and so forth; meaningful drag calculations would be problematic without this specific data.

4. Runway condition - friction coefficient of the runway, surface condition, tire pressure, tread condition on tire, etc.

Without this information, a pilot is not able to accurately deduce the takeoff distance performance differences when using the departure procedure as opposed to leaving the flaps partially extended as the manufacturer recommends. It seems that instead of attempting this potentially unsafe departure procedure on the basis of an unproven theory of takeoff performance, the pilot would be better off making sure the airplane’s tires are properly inflated, wheel bearings are adequately lubricated, acceleration rate is done for maximum performance and other conditions mentioned above are favorable.

In short, during departure operations, wings flaps should be extended prior to takeoff roll.

Specifically, extending the wing flaps during the takeoff roll is not a safe practice and could potentially result in an accident, wrecking your airplane and hurting yourself.

ACCIDENTS LAX03LA180—The airplane collided with trees while departing from a private grass airstrip.

The pilot’s intended departure surface was a grass strip that stretched about 2,000 feet long, with trees located at the end. The pilot reported that his standard takeoff procedure consisted of starting the takeoff roll with the wing flaps in the retracted position, and continuing in that configuration until rotation, where he would he would start the initial climb by pulling back on the control stick while simultaneously lowering the flaps to the extended position. Following his standard procedure, the pilot applied full engine power and the airplane started the takeoff

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roll down the grass strip. As the airplane’s groundspeed increased, he extended the wing flaps and configured the airplane in a nose high attitude. The airplane lifted off the grass surface, but the wing flaps failed to extend.

The airplane climbed to about 15 feet and collided with tree branches, subsequently impacting terrain.

During an examination of the cockpit, a Federal Aviation Administration inspector observed the flap circuit breaker to be in the “out” position.

The pilot’s inadequate preflight/pretakeoff procedure by not lowering the wing flaps, which resulted in reduced climb capability upon experiencing a flap system malfunction.

LAX04LA275—The airplane collided with high vegetation and terrain during the initial climb from a dirt airstrip on an agricultural application flight. Prior to takeoff, the pilot failed to lower the wing flaps to the 10-degree setting that he had utilized on his previous takeoffs from the airstrip. While on the takeoff roll, the pilot realized that he had not configured the airplane with the flap setting he was accustomed to using, and he attempted to extend the flaps. Despite his attempts, the flaps remained in the retracted position for undetermined reasons. With about 20 feet of runway remaining, the pilot attempted to re-lease the load. However, he failed to deploy the cargo dump handle. The airplane lifted off the runway but was unable to gain enough altitude to clear the nearby five to six-foot tall corn crop. After impacting the corn, the airplane stalled, impacted the ground and cartwheeled three times before coming to a stop inverted.

Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight/pretakeoff procedure by not lowering the wing flaps, which resulted in reduced climb capability upon experiencing a flap system malfunction.

FTW92DRD03—The pilot was attempt-ing to takeoff from an agricultural airstrip while loaded with chemicals when takeoff speed could not be attained. The temperature was approximately 90 degrees when the accident occurred.

He attempted to lower the flaps to the takeoff position before he went into the area beyond the end of the runway.

The airplane struck trees and came to rest near a nearby road. The pilot stated the flaps would not lower during the takeoff roll. The FAA coordinator examined the flaps and found them functional. Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to lower flaps to the takeoff position.

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NAAA Releases Book of the Century!

NAAA has released the book of the century—a century of agricultural aviation, that is.

One hundred years ago, an aerial crop dusting experiment spawned the birth of the agricultural aviation industry. To commemorate agricultural aviation’s 100th anniversary, NAAA is pleased to present Agriculture’s Air Force: 100 Years of Aerial Application.

To order Agriculture’s Air Force, visit AgAviation.org/ book.

Agriculture’s Air Force provides a new, updated account of aerial application’s history, 35 years after Mabry Anderson’s masterpiece, Low & Slow: An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation, was published. NAAA’s meticulously sourced book is based on a collective history of the agricultural aviation industry based on material from Agricultural Aviation, AgAir Update, Low & Slow and other resources.

Beginning with the last issue, Agricultural Aviation has been publishing excerpts from Agriculture’s Air Force and will continue to do so through the next issue in the fall. Those stories are just a small slice of what’s in the 268-page hardback edition, however. The complete book contains so much more.

Agriculture’s Air Force delves into the intersection of agriculture and aviation. It chronicles the agricultural aviation industry’s growth from its infancy in 1921 through the boom times after World War II and on to today’s modern era of high-tech aerial application.

The finished hardback book has been years in the making but well worth the effort. “This is a

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significant piece of work covering not just the industry’s history, but its essence,” NAAA CEO Andrew Moore said. “We are proud of it and believe it will make a lasting contribution to the industry.”

The story of agricultural aviation is much like the broader story of aviation: It is mostly punctuated with interesting smaller moments sandwiched between milestone developments. Aerial application is also the story of technological leaps and bounds.

Agriculture’s Air Force covers five eras spanning more than 10 decades. In addition, it features 34 Spotlight pieces focused on significant individuals, organizations, trends, technologies and topics related to aerial application.

Agriculture’s Air Force: 100 Years of Aerial Application may well be NAAA’s most enduring 100th anniversary initiative. One thing’s for sure: It is no textbook. The commemorative book is written from a fresh perspective that is entertaining and enlightening. Readers will come away with a new appreciation for agricultural aviation as a profession and the dedicated individuals who propel it forward.

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Perfect Flight Debuts Complete Platform for Aerial Spraying Management and Pre-andPost-Flight Analysis Perfect Flight has debuted a complete pre and post-flight analysis platform that is compatible with a series of brands of agricultural aviation GPS systems. The Perfect Flight systems allow the organization of jobs before the day begins, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the workday. In the post-flight analysis mode, Perfect Flight brings detailed legal endorsements and quality indexes from the jobs performed, then integrates them into various billing and

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GPS platforms. Drone integration has also been added to the system for a complete aerial application management solution, improving pesticide applications in areas that are not easy to be accessed using an airplane or helicopter.

The Perfect Flight management system contains a database of all the applications performed providing quick analytical and financial reports for the operator.

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A Guided Tour of NAA Ag Aviation Museum

by Bill Lavender JACKSON, MS — Agricultural aviation is fortunate to have its own museum, shared with the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry/National Agricultural Museum, more simply known as “the Ag Museum”, or NAAHOF, the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame. In any case, no matter the title, the facility is a first class museum exploring the origins of agricultural aviation.

Assorted photos of the Ag Museum circa 2001.

Nothing can take the place of a visit to the museum. However, an invitation of pictures and description, surely will have you making your plans to one day travel through Jackson, taking the time to tour the National Agricultural Aviation Museum. Let’s take a tour...

Taking the 98B exit off I-55, go eastbound on Lakeland Drive, the first thing you’ll see on the north side of the road is the museum’s grounds. The main building housing the agricultural aviation artifacts is centrally located, surrounded by buildings of the Old South period.

The entrance of the museum welcomes you with Mississippian culture, from the state’s largest rocking chair, to an array of agriculture memorabilia. With any luck, you’ll be welcomed at the door by the gracious Mrs. Betty Thornton, who’ll point you in the right direction, just a

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little to the left, down the corridor and into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame (NAAHOF).

As you enter into the ag aviation museum, on your right will be the NAAHOF wall with its 35 inductees, framed and hung on the wall with a short bio about each. Every one of these individuals, in some way, have made a contribution to agricultural aviation on a national scope.

To your left, a circumventing area has ag aircraft and ag aircraft dispersal equipment on display with a intricate mural wall in the backdrop, painted by Sally Wilkins. Background sound effects are playing depicting ag aircraft at work, while the mural gives the visitor a visual cue.

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Top Right: (L-R) Wes Allen and Bob Bailey explain to NAA museum director,

Pawnee, with its Plainview Conversion (metal wings, spring steel gear and 235 horsepower engine). This aircraft was donated in 1987 by M.W. and Betty Johnson of Hartly, Texas in memory of J.J. Jobb.

Thad Shields (c), many of the artifacts in the museum.

Bottom Center: Bill Lavender (L), AgAir Update, presents to museum director, Thad Shields, a DeSpain Pen & Ink as a memorial to all deceased ag pilots.

Looking upward, hangs a cutback J-3 Cub, donated by Marc Mullis of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

The Cub is highly modified with PA-18 modifications and a 180 horsepower engine, like many of the spray Cubs of that day. A glance back over your right shoulder, and on the wall hangs an accurately depicted pen and ink drawing by artist Richard DeSpain of this same Cub, with Mullis standing behind the prop, preparing to hand-prop the Cub for another day of spraying.

Bottom Right: Conrad Barlow poses adjacent to his picture hanging in the NAA Hall of Fame.

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The wall on your right continues with many pictures of the days when aerial application started. Pictures readers of Mabry Anderson’s book, Low and Slow, will recognize. However, it is not only pictures to stimulate the imagination, there are many examples of the equipment that was used during these times; from the rotary brush atomizer and the Burnham venturi to aluminum spreaders, metal hoppers, and dusters.

Our tour continues, stepping around the corner to reveal a Covington-donated Pratt & Whitney R-985, in perfect condition (at least on the outside). Your view is now drawn back to the ag aircraft, and before you is a beautiful Stearman with the famous M&M Air Service logo painted on its fuselage; representing one of many fleets of Stearmans that worked throughout America after World War II, giving ag aviation its start.

Rarely could an ag pilot begin his career during those years, without many hours in the seat of such an ag plane.

On the opposite wall, are pictures of similar Stearmans in the M&M Air Service fleet, all lined up, waiting to be loaded with pre-germinated rice for another day of seeding. However, this Stearman is outfitted with the Burnham rotary brush, a typical way to apply liquids in the 1950s, a precursor to the application equipment of today.

Alongside the Stearman hangs its mini-twin, a remote control model built and donated by Pete Tyre of Clinton, Mississippi. A video plays on the opposite wall, with Pete and Bob Bailey flying the Stearman replica. The video also gives you

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and all visitors an insight to ag aviation, from its birth to today’s turbine-powered fleet.

You are at the end of the hallway where ag aviation is housed. You can turn around and go back through it again, as you will surely want to do. And, after you’ve had enough ag aviation nostalgia, the entire Mississippi Ag Museum awaits you with more agricultural artifacts; well-spent time indeed.

It is important to note, the formation of the museum was the work of many dedicated people. A lot of the credit will go to Jim Buck Ross, the Mississippi Ag Commissioner, and rightly so. However, it was the unselfish work of many ag pilots who participated in the moving of the aircraft, the setup of the museum to accurately tell the ag aviation story and the many donations given by individuals from all aspects of ag aviation.

The museum is self-supporting by donations from within the industry. It has a program whereby an individual can be memorialized; simply send the museum a check in any amount naming the individual and that family will be notified by the museum a donation has been given and by whom.

Now is especially a good time to visit the Ag Museum.

The city of Jackson is hosting the Majesty of Spain - Royal Collections from the Museo del Prado and Patrimonio Nacional, March 1 through September 3, 2001 at the Mississippi Arts Pavilion in Jackson. You’ll want to be sure to take advantage of this showcase of art, architecture, design and decoratives, including tapestries, sculpture, porcelains, bronzes, armaments, thrones, ivories, religious objects and costumes from Spain. For more information, contact the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry/National Agricultural Museum, 800-844-8687.

Take part in your ag aviation heritage, step back in time when ag aviation was emerging; a real tour of the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum should definitely be on your list of places to go in 2001.

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Editor’s Note: The NAA Museum has gone through major updates since this article originally published in 2001.

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Mabry I. Anderson An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation

The Move Westward — Chapter Three continued…

Even more promising, however, was the fact that commercial chemical firms had at last come up with some highly effective materials, notably DDT, BHC, and 2,4-D for combating insects, disease, and weeds. These materials had been effectively used by the military in every comer of the world, applied for the most part with jerrybuilt spraying units attached to a number of different military aircraft.

Exciting times were ahead. The very air buzzed with promise. Swaggering young military pilots began buying up surplus aircraft, especially the Boeing Kaydet (Stearman PT-17 and PT-13), and the modem era of agricultural aviation was about to be born.

The land south of Coral Gables and southwest of Miami on the east Florida coast is deceptive. At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than a monotonous stretch of uncolorful sand, dotted with an occasional palm and lots of palmetto.

Almost perfectly flat, it rises to just a few feet above sea level and is scattered with coral rock.

Alligators and diamondback rattlers inhabit the marsh land that makes up a part of this region.

But despite its drab appearance, this land was, and is one of the prime vegetable growing regions of the world. The 12-month growing season spawns much of the country’s “outof­season” produce, particularly tomatoes and snap beans. Consequently, agricultural flying has figured prominently in this region, particularly around the little town of Homestead, which lies just east of the huge Everglades National Park.

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the area. The flying season began in late October and extended through the winter months and into June.

Tomatoes were the principal crop treated by these early operators and aircraft dusting was an old story there well before World War II. The original Huff-Daland Dusters, and later Delta Air Service, expanded into some citrus work even in those Dark Ages. But, as in most localities, no real expansion occurred until shortly after the war.

Tomatoes were the principal crop treated by these early operators and aircraft dusting was an old story.

One of the first of this generation of Florida firms was Hall Dusting Service of Homestead. Ralph Hall, an Eastern Air Lines captain, while not an ag pilot himself, was vitally interested in this new industry. He established his firm directly after the hostilities ceased. Naturally, his company’s aircraft were Stearmans, equipped with dust hoppers.

Among Hall’s early pilots were Jim Meek, Joe Brown, and William (Bill) A. Jones. Their impact on the fledgling industry was made possible by two exceptional field men, Johnny Osterholt and George Eicher. These two fellows were “characters” in their own right, especially Osterholt.

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Hall Dusting Service was exploiting the use of aircraft all over the Florida vegetable growing area, especially around Homestead. This land is not particularly rich, but the long growing season and inflated value of out-of-season produce made it possible for growers to fertilize heavily, irrigate when necessary, and, in general, spend all of the money necessary to ensure a crop. A lucky grower could sometimes actually get rich on one big out-of­-season crop.

The success of Hall Dusting Service in this area led to the formation of many new operations.

Within a few years, ag aviation businesses had sprung up all over Florida.

The well-remembered J.R. McDaniel, who gave Carl Heimer his start in the business, began Florida operations along with John Gardner at Zellwood. Also entering the Florida scene were Jim Sanders, originally from the East Coast, Buster Christopher, the Potters at Zellwood, and the famous Indian River Flying Service in Indian River County.

With competition much keener, early Florida aerial applicators began migrating northward.

By 1947, Hall Dusting Service, headed by Osterholt, was operating seasonally in the Mississippi Delta, basing in Clarksdale. Others of this early breed settled down with seasonal bases in South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.

They became so well known that they were actually considered “natives” of the region they were serving.

Osterholt, upon arriving in Mississippi in early July, would personally visit every farmer in the trade area and hand out his business card. He had a pet closing line for farmers that went something like this: “Well, Mr. Farmer, I sure hope you don’t have any boll weevil this year, but if you do, you know who to call!”

Bill Jones, Jim Meek, and Joe Brown were all pilots of ability. The work done by this firm was very good. All of these early pilots later went into business for themselves. But Hall Dusting Service continued for many years, finally expiring when Osterholt semi-retired and went into the motel business.

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In addition to being a salesman of custom insecticide service, Johnny Osterholt could sell anything. During the boll weevil season of 1949, the Mississippi Valley fleet was not sufficient to take care of the demand and it became necessary to buy another duster from Osterholt.

Johnny held the buyer’s feet to the fire when the trading began and was finally paid the princely sum of $1,800 for a fine 220 Continental Stearman—an unheard of price at that time. The new owners operated the plane for two or three weeks. Then Osterholt found himself in a bind for airplanes and repurchased the same machine for the identical $1,800.

Another interesting Floridian during this era was Curtis Pitts of “Pitts Special” fame. Pitts was from south Florida and came to Jacksonville after leaving the service. He began working on the ultimate aerobatic ship, laying out the first drawings on the hangar floor.

Pitts doesn’t deny the allegation that the first “drawings” were made with chalk on the little galvanized hangar floor. He admits that the fuselage members were welded together by laying them along these chalk lines and squatting over them with an acetylene torch!

In any case, the first Pitts Special came out of the hangar in 1945 and was granted a Type Certificate by CAA. Everyone knows what has happened since then. The airplane soon became recognized worldwide as the best of the best. These little masterpieces are still being produced.

Pitts recently discussed the days when he became engaged in ag flying. Economics being what they were, he organized a dusting service about 1948 and worked Stearmans extensively in Florida and Mississippi. Pitts built and installed his own hoppers. He designed and built one of the first vaned spreaders seen in dusting circles.

He eventually worked himself out of the ag flying game and devoted his time to the further development of the Pitts Special. He now lives in Homestead in what he calls “semi-­retirement.”

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by Bill Lavender George Willett was orphaned at age 11, when his parents were caught up in the Mexican revolution while living in Mexico; both were shot and killed. George grew up with his aunt in Uvalde, Texas. After high school, he began a career as a seaman on steamships. However, a desire to fly overcame his need to be a seaman.

One of George’s steamship captains paid for his flight training at Parke Air college in St. Louis, Missouri.

HALL OF FAME - George Willett BORN: September 27, 1911 INDUCTED: 1991 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Advanced ag aviation by providing a totally new service, night ag flying: Known as “The dean of night ag flying”.

Based on information from the archives of the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame and newspaper and magazine clippings 20+ years old, ag aviation pioneer George Willett, possibly could be one of the more colorful ag pilots in this industry’s history; as well as significantly famous with his development of ag night flying in 1947.

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After graduation in 1934, at the age of 22, his first flying job was with a Ford Tri-Motor hauling oil equipment in Mexico. By 1937 he had progressed through DC-3s to flying Clippers for Pan American. In 1939 he became a ferry pilot for the British Ministry of Air and was commissioned a captain into the Army Air Corps when the United States entered World War II. By the end of the war, George was mustered out of military service as a full colonel. He had been offered the rank of brigadier general, but turned the nomination down.

After the war, like many military pilots, George gravitated toward crop dusting. In 1945, Lloyd Stearman (of Stearman aircraft fame), Barney Negra and George teamed up to form Inland Aviation in Los Banos, California. Lloyd Stearman was designing a new ag aircraft, a Stearman with a 450 hp engine. George checked it out and did all the flight testing. The aircraft was licensed in 1946.

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during the daylight hours, near San Jose, the dust caught fire in the hopper. After four months in the hospital, George was released. But, it was during this period, he decided it was time for him to branch off on his own. Offering to sell out to his partners at Inland Aviation, no one had any money to refund his $75,000 investment, so he took his part of the company as a Stearman duster in payment. According to George, with his Stearman, a duffel bag and $1.40 in his pocket, he headed for Arizona to look for cotton defoliation work, but ran out of gas over Huron, California in the San Joaquin Valley.

Out of money and gas, George was pretty much stuck in Huron, when he heard of a dusting company in Corcoran. Only wanting to borrow some gas to continue on, the dusting company in Corcoran convinced him to stay and help with their work defoliating cotton. A week later he had a bankroll of $1,700 that would carry him through the winter, and help him start Willett Flying Service. It was 1947.

One drizzly, cold fall day in 1947, while sitting at the lunch counter of the El Camino cafe in Huron, a cotton grower told George he desperately needed to defoliate 600 acres of cotton with calcium cyanamide. One of the problems with dusting in those days, the flying had to be done in the early morning or late evening hours. Sometimes there wasn’t enough time to complete the job. The cotton grower claimed if George could apply the calcium cyanamide by aircraft during the night, the dust would settle better and stick to the wet leaves, doing a much better job of defoliating.

As it so happened, George had a set of landing lights on his Stearman. With flaggers in the field using flashlights, most of the town of Huron watched as George completed the first night dusting. He spent the next three years refining the technique, whereas today, night ag flying is an accepted practice in many areas throughout the world.

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Lemoore. George Willett flew Stearman crop dusters until 1974, when he traded the open cockpits and leather flying cap for the enclosed cockpits of Thrush Commanders and a Stetson hat. He sold his Lemoore base in 1975 and returned to Huron. In later years George retired from flying with his son, Sandy, doing the flying.

George Willett died in the late 1990s.

George had a set of landing lights on his Stearman. With flaggers in the field using flashlights, most of the town of Huron watched as George completed the first night dusting.

George Willett was inducted into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame in Jackson, Mississippi in 1991, so named and honored as “The Dean of Night Ag Flying”.

NAAHOF Inductees is a series of articles featuring the inductees to the National Agricultural Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame.

Although some of the information is limited, including in some cases unknown induction years, it is the best compilation available from The National Agricultural Aviation Museum, the NAAHOF Nominations Board of Directors, the NAA Museum Board of Directors and Mabry Anderson’s book, Low and Slow.

Each month AgAir Update will feature one or more individuals honored in the National Agricultural Aviation’s Hall of Fame, how many, depending on the information available about the individual. Enjoy reading about the history and the history makers of ag aviation.

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John Richard (Rick) Reed Inducted Into Illinois Aviation Hall Of Fame For over 40 years, Rick Reed has been the voice of agricultural aviation in the state of Illinois.

Raised on a farm in Ashmore, Illinois, Reed earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois in 1970. He served as a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer until 1975, when he returned to Illinois and started his agricultural flying business, Reed’s Fly-On Farming.

Reed mentored individuals seeking to become aerial applicators.

As he gained experience in aerial applications, it became clear to Reed that a strong, united voice was essential for the agricultural aviation industry to thrive and gain respect. He joined the Illinois Agricultural Aviation Association (IAAA) and by 1982, had held all the offices in the IAAA and was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA). In 1983, the IAAA created the nonexpiring position of Executive Director for Reed to expand his leadership of the association and the agricultural aviation industry in Illinois. It was a non-paying position but Reed prioritized it with his time, both in season and out.

Reed served as Executive Director of the IAAA for 35 years, retiring in 2018. He had become the liaison between the Agricultural aviation industry and the Illinois Legislature, Department of Agriculture, FAA, Illinois EPA and other Illinois regulatory agencies. He lobbied in Springfield, testified in legislative hearings and helped write key legislation pertaining to the industry. He is a recognized expert on aerial applications for Illinois agriculture.

Reed’s commitment to the industry was felt at the national level as well. He served as VicePresident and, later, President of the NAAA. He was on the Board of Directors of NAAA for a total of 15 years. He also served two years as a Director of the National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation (NAAREF).

He was appointed to the National Pesticide User’s Research and Regulatory Forum (PURRF)

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by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) in 1988 and also served at the request of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) to help design a national exam for licensing aerial applicators. He has served on the selection board of the National Agricultural Aviation Museum Hall of Fame and was elected Chairman in 1994, a position reconfirmed every year through 2018, when he formally retired.

Reed mentored individuals seeking to become aerial applicators. Although now retired, he is still on the list of recommended mentors offered by the NAAA and a number of his mentees have become aerial applicators and run successful spraying businesses.

In his 40-year career in aviation, Reed amassed nearly 20,000 hours of flight time and holds a multi-engine Airline Transport Pilot’s certificate.

He has been honored on several occasions by his industry and received the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in 2020.

The Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame honors Rick Reed for his contributions to Illinois aviation, and for his service in agricultural aviation at both the state and national level.

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In order to deal with this evil, it is necessary to find out its causes and know how to deal with it. Since several people in the same environment could be suffering from the same evil, it increases the apprehensive climate and any misinterpreted word becomes a reason for further disagreements.

Emotional tiredness causes physical and mental disorders in the aviator. In many cases, they need to be removed from the work environment in order to be treated. Some symptoms of stress are: insomnia, fatigue, constant headaches, body aches, intestinal changes, rapid heart rate, sweating, increased blood pressure, nausea, among others.

In order to maintain safety and avoid an aviation accident, the domino effect must be removed.

The worker must take measures to avoid possible stressors.

Emotional tiredness causes physical and mental disorders in the aviator.

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Don’t try to control the uncontrollable Many things are beyond our control - especially other people’s behavior. Instead of trying to change or complain about them, focus on what you can control, such as the way you choose to react to unresolved attitudes.

Count on the other The work environment can also cause behavioral changes in people, making them more aggressive and making social life more difficult. Frequent fights, pressure and demands are crucial factors in creating a tense environment, which ends up interfering with employees’ behavior.

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FROM THE FAA Dr. Susan Northrup

FAA Medical Certification and Alternatives Several years ago, my predecessor penned an article regarding the history of medical certification and an article on the process of certification. As he noted, the fundamental purpose of medical evaluation and certification is safety, yours and the public’s.

The FAA developed a set of standards that a pilot must meet to fly. As you might expect, these standards get more stringent as the potential risk to the public increases.

With this in mind, and with occasional direction from Congress, the FAA developed a set of standards that a pilot must meet to fly. As you might expect, these standards get more stringent as the potential risk to the public increases. A review of the medical certification process and alternatives is now timely.

Some aviation activities, including ultralights, gliders, and balloons, do not require a medical certificate at all. Ultralight pilots, under 14 CFR part 103, do not even need a pilot certificate.

Sport pilots can fly with a driver’s license. In many states, you are allowed to drive with physical conditions that are incompatible with flight safety. Some of these conditions could contribute to higher fatal and non-fatal accident rates for light-sport aircraft than for the rest of general aviation.

BasicMed provides an alternate path to medical certification, although with limitations compared to a Class III medical. I support this program, as it has made it easier for many pilots to return to the cockpit. I understand the burden the special issuance (waiver) medical certification requirements can place on an individual. In fact, almost 30% of pilots using BasicMed had a special issuance (SI) at their last medical (compared to less than 5%

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for Class III medical certificate holders). We encourage BasicMed pilots to have frank and open discussions with their treating providers (hopefully the person signing their BasicMed Comprehensive Medical Examination Checklist (CMEC)) to ensure flight safety and appropriate treatment(s) to remain compatible with flight safety.

The FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine recently reviewed accident data for pilots flying under BasicMed. While the trend may show a slight increase in mishaps in BasicMed pilots compared to those who maintain a medical certificate, it did not reach statistical significance when comparing the number of accidents under BasicMed and Class III medical certificates. In other words, we cannot determine if this is a real difference or simply due to chance.

We will continue to monitor the trends in all categories of accident data, as we have done for decades. Please remember that changing from medical certification to BasicMed does not cure any underlying condition(s) you may have.

We recommend continued follow-up with your personal physician and discussing any underlying health condition with someone knowledgeable in aviation medicine.

Traditionally, the FAA has issued Class I, II, and III medicals. Typically, these are needed for airline, commercial, and private aviation activities, respectively. The standards and duration of these medicals are governed by both your age at the time of the medical, as well as the class of medical requested.

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When an individual meets the standards (derived from 14 CFR part 67) for a particular class of medical, Aerospace Medicine issues an unrestricted medical (no time limitations other than the regulatory duration). There are some conditions for which additional information must be provided to your Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), but these “Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI)” also qualify for an unrestricted medical.

on the other hand, is issued when progression of a symptom or condition is likely and follow-up is required. A SODA generally has no expiration date, while an SI is time-limited.

The fundamental purpose of medical evaluation and certification is safety, yours and the public’s.

The medical pathway you choose depends on your own medical history and what type of aircraft you want to fly.

There are several paths available, but the end goal to all is safety.

In most cases, even when someone does not meet the standards, we can still issue a medical, with either a SODA (statement of demonstrated ability) or SI (special issuance).

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Industry Mourns Passing of David “DaDa” Lewis David Michael Lewis, affectionately known as DaDa, was born on October 19th, 1957, to Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Otto “AO” Lewis, Jr of Rosedale, MS. He was a member of the class of 1975 at Rosedale High school. After playing football at Moorehead and attending Ole Miss, he decided to pursue his passion for aerial application, graduating from flight school in Albany, Georgia. He married his childhood sweetheart, Deborah “Debbie” Isabelle Hays of Charleston, in 1978.

The couple settled in Tribbett, Mississippi, where they formed lifelong friendships and would raise their two daughters, Madelyn Ruth Lewis and Emily Hays Lewis.

DaDa developed an impressive career as an Ag pilot running Lewis Air Service in Leland, Mississippi. He was the first pilot in Mississippi to operate the turbine air tractor and flew them exclusively since 1982.

Together with his beloved late wife, Debbie, they ran Lewis air service for over 30 years. Throughout those years, they formed many wonderful relationships in the agriculture community in the Mississippi Delta and through MAAA (Mississippi Agricultural Aviation Association), where he served on the board for four years.

After a brief retirement, he returned to the skies and became a partner of Valley Air with the Robertson family of Indianola, MS. DaDa generously gave his time and attention to the younger generations, who adored his humor and advice. One of his great joys in life was mentoring young pilots, many of whom credit him with their success. DaDa was undoubtedly passionate about agriculture aviation and was awarded many awards of excellence through MAAA. • MAAA 1980 pilot of the year • MAAA 1999-2000 Lee Abide Award (highest award issued by MAAA recognizing one who has made outstanding contributions to the world of agricultural aviation.

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• MAAA 2001 E.O Champion Operator award Outside of his career, DaDa achieved master status as a sporting clay shooter, competing in tournaments worldwide.

He was a member of the National Sporting Clay Association and the MS Sporting Clay Association and is credited with teaching many young boys to shoot like men.

He was a long-term member of the Black Bayou Hunting Club, where he enjoyed hunting and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandson, Reed.

DaDa had an incredible sense of humor and was always quick with a joke. He once outshined David Letterman while attending the show as an audience member. He stole precious minutes of air time, keeping the audience laughing as he explained his job as a delta Ag pilot.

Dada passed away after a six-month battle with esophageal cancer on October 22nd.

Dada was survived in death by his daughters, Madelyn Lewis Cook (Don) of Hernando MS, Emily Hays Lewis (Leland), and his grandson Reed Michael Cook. Mother, Elizabeth “Lib” Costanzi Lewis (Rosedale), Brothers, A.O (Patricia), Glenn, Ronnie, and sister, Theresa Lewis Skelton (David), and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Father, Arvel Otto “AO” Lewis, Jr, Wife, Deborah “Debbie” Hays Lewis In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to: MAAA Scholarship Fund, Delta State University, 1000 River Birch Cove, Greenwood, MS 38930 “When I’m done and pull up from a field, I know I did the best job I possibly could. And if I don’t, then I do it again.

I hate leaving something undone. The only thing that I ever wanted was to be able to take care of my family and know that I did the best I could each day flying.”—DaDa Lewis

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REGINA’S PERSPECTIVE

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Connecting with Your Customers If anyone knows me, they know that I’m a “people person”. I love to hear people’s stories and learn about their lives. In this industry, there are many stories to tell especially among the ole timers (although I’m realizing “ole timers’ are not that old anymore!).

I’ve always enjoyed getting to know our customers. Throughout the years (before our company grew), it was most likely me that talked to our customers, and I got to know most of them as friends. My husband and I often traveled onsite to their locations and it was great to see their operations in action. Sometimes we’d even be invited to eat with them at their houses or their favorite restaurants.

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Convention times have always been a great time to reunite with everyone as well. It’s always fun to see everyone catching up, seeing how their year went and being relieved that the season is over. Facebook has also been a game-changer, finding out the hobbies and watching family events of your customers who have become your friends.

Since our company has grown, we now have a support team that gets most of the support calls. I’ve noticed that they’ve become friends with many of our customers as well. When I get the calls after hours, sometimes people feel that they’re “bothering” me since it’s later in the day.

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Sometimes the conversations can get emotional.

It can be someone talking to you as a friend with things going on in their lives. These conversations are kept private, but it could be losing a husband from a crash, losing a child to a disease, or going through health issues among many other things. Whatever they’re going through, I want to be there for my friends.

As an operation, how do you connect with your customers? I’ve talked to multiple different operations that connect in different ways. Some love to send Christmas cards, one company has an annual fish fry, others reach out with a phone call.

I talked with Darla Meise with Northwest Ag in Moses Lake, WA, and find what they do very fascinating. She said “Every year we have a customer appreciation dinner. Families welcome.

We cater it and have door prize drawings and give away anything from pens, T-shirts to wine.

The customers, oddly, always thank us for giving back to them. We just enjoy their business and want them to know we don’t take them

for granted. There are other aerial applicator businesses they could choose, but they chose us, maybe because we give back to them.”

Connecting with your customers is not always about business. You can build friendships for a lifetime and that’s worth more than any business in the world.

Connecting with your customers is not always about business. You can build friendships for a lifetime and that’s worth more than any business in the world.

Stay connected and stay safe!

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A WING AND A PRAYER

Carlin Lawrence carlin@agairupdate.com

The Knowledge of God’s Will Working in Our Life “For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:9-10). Many Christians go througah life constantly seeking God’s will for their life, not realizing that if they’re living a life that’s pleasing to God they’re probably in God’s will. Christians need to remember that God doesn’t make cookie cutter Christians; God doesn’t make all Christians with the same intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities. “Having gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them” (Romans 12:6). God has a specific purpose for every Christian.

Paul wrote, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:1-2). God will not usually use a person that’s living a worldly, immoral, or greedy lifestyle. God can use anyone, Christian or not, to promote His eternal kingdom (Philippians 1:15-18). But God will usually set a Christian that’s living an ungodly lifestyle on the sideline. Paul constantly disciplined his body to bring it into subjection, so that he wouldn’t be disqualified (1 Corinthians 9:27).

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callings of God—but that’s always a mistake.

There are many different kinds of gifts that God gives to His people. Paul told the Christians at Rome that just as the human body has many different parts for different purposes, so the body of Jesus Christ has many different parts for different uses. Every Christian has different gifts and we’re to use them according to the grace given to us. Some of the spiritual gifts that Paul mentions as gifts from God are prophecy, ministry, teaching, exhorting, giving, leading, and mercy. There are several more spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12. Using our mental, physical, and spiritual gifts for worldly riches and personal glory demonstrates that we’re being disobedient Christians, and not in the will of God. Paul wrote, “And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7). All of the physical, mental and spiritual abilities that a person has are gifts from God; whether it’s being a doctor, lawyer, carpenter, clerk, computer programmer, or pilot; and all the other abilities of humanity.

Every Christian has their purpose and mission to complete in serving the Lord while we are in our earthly body. There are no insignificant Christians in Jesus’ church! From God’s point of view, the Christians that sweep the floors, cook the meals and wash the dishes are just as important as the preacher, evangelist or missionary. Philip and Stephen were faithfully serving tables and taking care of the needs of the poor when God called them into preaching and evangelism (Acts 6-8).

Keep serving God and He will keep you in His will.

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“Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy” (Colossians 1:11). As Christians increase in their knowledge of God’s wisdom, they will see God working in their life.

Peter tells us that when we suffer according to the will of God we’re to continually commit our souls to our faithful Creator in doing what’s right (1 Peter 4:19). Pleasing God in our thoughts and actions while we’re suffering takes the power of God’s Holy Spirit working in our life. The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual wisdom and understanding to go through our earthly problems with patience and joy. “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray” (James 5:13).

Prayer is a powerful weapon for all the circumstances in a Christian’s life.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). The trials of our life allows God to show us our spiritual, mental and physical weaknesses. This allows God to comfort us with His strength and wisdom so we can minister to other people that are going through these same kind of problems.

The trials and suffering in a Christian’s earthly life are the thunderstorms that bring the rain of God’s blessings upon our lives to make us stronger Christians. “But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God” (1 Peter 2:20).

Paul wrote, “Most gladly I will rather boast about my weaknesses that the power of Christ may dwell in me, therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties for Christ’s sake for when I am weak then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). When we come to situations where it seems like there’s no earthly answers to our problems, that’s when God can show us that His strength can bring beauty out of our problems—and He gains all the glory. When we get our eyes off ourselves and our weaknesses, we will see the power of God working in our life. It’s God’s strength that strengthens every Christian to accomplish His purposes in our earthly life.

Jesus said, “Without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

Paul said, “The life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God” (Galatians 2:20). God shows patience and comfort toward His people, and we are to be likeminded toward other people because this glorifies God and Jesus Christ (Romans 15:5-6). “Comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, and be patient with all” (1 Thessalonians 5:14).

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NTSB Identification: CEN21LA240 Date: May 27, 2021 Location: Trumann, AR Aircraft: Air Tractor AT602 Injuries: None The pilot reported that the agricultural airplane was on takeoff roll when a sudden wind gust caused the airplane to swerve left. He was unable to regain directional control of the airplane before it departed the left side of the runway, through a drainage ditch, and into a cornfield.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, aft fuselage, empennage, and the engine mounts.

The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Earlier in the day, the pilot had reviewed the local forecast on the National Weather Service website, which stated that there was a chance of thunderstorms later in the afternoon. He also reviewed the weather conditions periodically throughout the day using a weather application on his mobile phone/tablet, but the last time he had reviewed the weather application was about 15 minutes before the accident, at which time he did not observe any thunderstorms in the local area. The pilot did not review any weather data before the accident flight.

According to weather radar data, a significant thunderstorm was approaching the airstrip from the southwest in the minutes preceding the accident and was over the airstrip about 5 minutes after the accident. The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the takeoff was likely due to a sudden change in wind direction and speed associated with the approaching thunderstorm.

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this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to review the weather conditions before the flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction and speed associated with an approaching thunderstorm.

NTSB Identification: CEN21LA362 Date: August 6, 2021 Location: Holton, KS Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B Injuries: None The commercial pilot reported that before the aerial application flight, he added Jet A fuel to both wing tanks for a total of 150 gallons of fuel onboard. While flying low-level over a field on the third load, the pilot noticed a change in engine power. He maneuvered the airplane out of the field and the engine steadily lost power. The pilot tried to advance the power forward with no change and the airspeed and altitude decreased. The pilot performed a forced landing to a bean field. During the landing, the airplane bounced, slid across a road, and then came to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing.

The property owner of the bean field reported that he helped the pilot add about 9 gallons of red die automotive diesel fuel to the left fuel tank and about 5 gallons of the fuel to the right fuel tank after the accident. The pilot reported that the low fuel warning light illuminated about five minutes before the partial loss of engine power, yet the pilot continued with the lowlevel aerial application maneuvers. When the low fuel warning light illuminates, the airplane flight manual states to, “fly straight and level and monitor fuel gauges” and “land as soon as practical.”

The operator reported that there were no

preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings— The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s decision to continue low-level aerial application flight maneuvers after the low fuel warning light illuminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB Identification: WPR21LA338 Date: September 8, 2021 Location: Tillamook, OR Aircraft: Bell 206L-3 Injuries: None The helicopter pilot reported that he was on a low reconnaissance over a field in a canyon intended for agricultural application. During a climb out that was on a heading facing the sun, he lost sight of a previously identified powerline, and attempted to avoid it by referencing the two supporting powerline poles. As the helicopter flew closer, he located the wires and believed that the helicopter’s trajectory would clear the obstacle; however, the helicopter struck the powerline, the pilot lost control, and the helicopter descended and impacted terrain.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and main rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings —The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.

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Date: September 17, 2021, Location: Ash, NC Aircraft: Hughes 369 Injuries: None A Hughes 369HS helicopter was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Ash, North Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.

According to the pilot, he flew from his home base to the remote job site and landed on his flatbed support truck to load the chemical hopper. The helicopter had about 25 gallons of fuel on board when it arrived at the truck. After landing, the pilot reduced the throttle to flight idle while the ground crew loaded 60 gallons of chemical to the hoppers. Prior to liftoff, the pilot increased the throttle until the engine and rotor rpm needles were in the green range of the tachometer. He believed that the throttle was in the flight detent.

As he started to lift the helicopter from the truck, he noticed one of the truck’s doors was open, so he delayed liftoff until the ground crew could close the truck door.

Subsequently, immediately after liftoff from the truck, the pilot heard the low-rotor rpm warning horn, and the helicopter began to descend. He attempted to pull more pitch; however, the helicopter did not respond.

The helicopter descended, impacted a field, and rolled over on to its right side. The pilot shut down the engine after the helicopter came to rest.

Examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tail boom. The tail boom was fractured just forward of the horizontal stabilizer. The flight controls were continuous from the cockpit controls to the main and tail rotor. All main rotor blades were fragmented and fracture separated near their roots. The helicopter was retained for further examination.

Date: September 23, 2021, Location: Bovill, ID Aircraft: Hiller UH-12E Injuries: Minor A Hiller UH-12E helicopter was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bovill, Idaho.

The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.

The pilot reported that he had been applying dry fertilizer over trees as part of a timber company contract and had flown about 5.7 hours that day. As he was approaching the service truck to refill his bucket, about 40 ft above ground level and about 20 ft from the truck, the pilot experienced a “jolt” and suddenly the helicopter “dropped” to the sloping terrain below. The pilot stated he had no time to react and that the helicopter didn’t turn or yaw after the “jolt.” He did recall the torque gauge indicated between 85% and 90% during the accident sequence. The pilot further stated that everything on the helicopter had involuntarily shut down before he had exited. The witness that was manning the truck reported to the pilot didn’t hear anything abnormal. He also stated that the wind was light and variable at the time of the accident. The helicopter impacted the ground and came to rest on its side. The cabin area and windshield structure were bent and distorted. The tailboom separated near the midsection and the main rotor blades were buckled in multiple areas.

The helicopter was recovered by the operator and secured at the operator’s facility for further examination.

Date: September 29, 2021, Location: Millen, GA Aircraft: Hiller UH-12E Injuries: Minor A Hiller UH-12E helicopter was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Millen, Georgia. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight.

The pilot reported that he was enroute to his next jobsite at 800 ft above ground level and 70 kts airspeed when he heard a “pop” sound. The engine accelerated to a high RPM and the helicopter began to spin counter-clockwise at a high rate. The pilot reported that the cyclic stick would not move, pedal control inputs had no effect, and his collective control inputs were ineffective. The pilot continued his attempts to counteract the helicopter’s rotation as it descended into the ground. The helicopter came to rest on its left side in a field.

The impact sheared the right skid and the outer sections of the two main rotor blades separated. The main rotor head assembly with the remaining blade sections and one flybar paddle assembly attached sheared and came to rest approximately 45 yards aft of the fuselage. The second flybar paddle was separated from the main rotor head assembly and came to rest approximately 90 yards and at 45°from the fuselage. The tail rotor remained attached with one blade sheared approximately 8 inches from the hub.

The helicopter was retained for further examination.

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The Self Checkout – A Pilot’s Guide

by Ted Delanghe

Although becoming less and less common, a checkout on an ag aircraft can often be: “Well, it’s behind the hangar, go fly it.” No flight manual, no in-type experienced pilot to offer some words of wisdom, and of course no second seat for a check pilot to occupy. It can be argued that by and large all ag aircraft fly more or less the same, but when it comes to a large financial investment, you don’t want to find things out the hard way.

Many years ago a very experienced Kiwi ag pilot told me that it took him about 100 hours flight time to feel truly proficient when converting to a new aircraft. He called it ‘educating the hands’.

I was young (and inexperienced) at the time and figured it took him that long because he was well on his years. (He was in his early forties and had flown ag aircraft of all types.) Fast forward a couple of decades and I had to agree with him.

For me, around 100 hours on type seems just about right to feel truly proficient, so that when

things don’t go exactly as planned, the hands do the right thing while the brain is on fire trying to sort things out.

Here is one example of ‘educated hands’ saving the bacon. A while back, I received a phone call from a graduate of an ag pilot course we had run a few months before. He was pretty excited, but related to me what had happened that day. He had been flying an AgTruck off a farmer’s narrow grass strip, and just as he was getting airborne near the end of the runway slipped off to one side and his right wing he caught in the wheat crop, pulling the aircraft to that side and slowing its acceleration.

Things could have ended up badly, but he said his left hand went to the dump lever “on its own” and pushed full forward to jettison the load. “It climbed up like a homesick angel,” he said. “It was like you were sitting beside me going over the emergency jettison procedure.” agairupdate.com | A 31

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During the course we had participants do a “last chance check” just before takeoff, which consisted of throttle quadrant set, trim set, flaps set, fuel checked, and abort. The last item meant you actually touched the jettison handle as the last item before moving the throttle forward. You don’t want to be searching for that handle when you need it most.

That proactive approach can be expanded to all areas of the flight envelope. It is critically important for pilots in general – and ag pilots specifically – to develop a solid theoretical and practical knowledge of an aircraft’s flight characteristics from square one.

Any initial checkout starts with the aircraft flight manual. Take the time to go over this in detail. It has been put together specifically to improve your ability to fly the aircraft safely and effectively. Once that is done, it’s time to go flying. Here is one suggested profile that can be used as a standard checkout when converting to a new aircraft.

Start with an empty hopper. On takeoff, advance the throttle prudently, being aware of any tendency to pull left or right on the takeoff roll.

Climb to a safe altitude that will permit recovery from the maneuvers no lower than 1500 feet AGL. Start with a series of Lazy-8s. This will give you a good feel as to the aileron and elevator response over a wide range of airspeeds and the rudder effectiveness and trim required at various airspeeds. It will also simulate the exit and entry you would use during actual application runs.

Next, reduce power and set up for slow flight, reducing speed to approximately 10 knots above the flaps up stall speed. Make sure the aircraft is trimmed so you don’t have to manhandle the stick. Additional power will be required to maintain airspeed and altitude.

Continue to fly in that configuration for a bit, getting a good handle on how the controls feel at that speed. Be particularly aware of the feel of the flight controls and how ‘mushy’ they feel as you make gentle banks left and right. With some of the larger aircraft you may notice how torque, A 32 | agairupdate.com

slipstream effect and P-factor may produce a strong left yaw, requiring rudder input to keep in coordinated flight.

Next, perform a clean stall straight ahead by reducing the throttle to idle. As you approach the stall airspeed, continue to raise the nose to maintain altitude. Just before the stall occurs, buffeting, uncommanded rolling, or vibrations may occur. Put these in the memory bank as warning signs that, at low altitude, you need to do something RIGHT NOW to prevent a serious mishap.

Once stalled, complete a full recovery straight ahead, reconfigure with full flaps and continue with slow flight and a dirty stall as with the clean configuration.

Once you are satisfied with the upper air work with an empty hopper, return to base and add a half load of water. Climb back to the same altitude and repeat the sequences as with the empty aircraft. Once completed, in straight and level cruise, perform a full jettison of the load (making sure all is clear below), being especially careful of the significant nose-up pitch that will require considerable forward stick pressure to counteract.

Perform the same thing with a full load at altitude as before. Again, with a full jettison, be ready to counteract the resulting heavy pitch up moment with firm forward stick.

While performing all these maneuvers, try to link them to real life scenarios such as abrupt pullups avoiding birds or obstacles, normal turn procedures during application runs and the like.

The key here is that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Being aware of your aircraft’s handling characteristics in all phases of flight will go a long way towards building that all important pound of cure.

Ted Delanghe is a former Canadian Air Force pilot turned ag pilot, having flown more than 50 aircraft types from ultralights to fighters, including a wide range of ag aircraft. He resides in Regina, Saskatchewan, where he is also a business consultant with a specific focus on aviation and aerospace.

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Embraer Doubles Agriculture Aircraft Sales

Since 2005, the Ipanema has run on ethanol, being Embraer’s first aircraft certified and mass-produced to fly on renewable energy.

BOTUCATU - SP, BRAZIL – Embraer’s agricultural aviation division ended September with a total of 50 Ipanema EMB-203 aircraft sold throughout the year to date. This is double the total sold in 2020. The increase in orders reflects the strong performance of Brazil’s agribusiness sector and confidence among farmers and aero-agricultural companies for 2022, who already account for 30% of new orders.

Since 2005, the Ipanema has run on ethanol, being Embraer’s first aircraft certified and massproduced to fly on renewable energy, leading a wide range of the company’s historical activities in research and use of biofuels in aviation. The aircraft is the market leader in the aerial spraying segment, with a 60% national market share and almost 1,500 units delivered.

“The Ipanema is a great ally for Brazilian agribusiness with its efficiency, productivity, costeffectiveness, and robustness, as agricultural aviation is an essential tool for the country. We are pleased with the results we’ve seen this year.

With each new delivery, our confidence regarding the outlook for the coming years grows,” said Sany Onofre, head of Embraer’s agricultural aviation division.

A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has Commercial and Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales.

This model combines high technology and the tradition of an aircraft that has evolved continuously to serve the demands for increased productivity and low costs in modern agriculture, especially when compared with other crop sprayers.

September also marked the delivery of the one-hundredth model 203 aircraft, the current version of the original Ipanema line, which features the latest technological innovations in the segment. The aircraft was delivered to a customer in the city of Tapurah, Mato Grosso State.

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About Embraer

Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.

Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the leading exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

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Phil Hurst Retires from Aerial Application Association of Australia after 22 Years Mr. Phil Hurst, CEO of the Aerial Application Association of Australia Ltd since July 1999, has announced his retirement from the position effective January 2022. Mr. Stephen Holding, President of the Association, said that Mr. Hurst had served the members of the Association and stakeholders with distinction over the last 22 years, leading the Association to become the aviation, agricultural and aerial firefighting national peak body.

Mr. Hurst has served the members of the Association and stakeholders with distinction over the last 22 years.

“Phil is a born innovator who has improved the professionalism of the industry, educated regulators and built programs and services that offer genuine value. “AAAA membership has never been higher, accounting for over 90% of all aerial application in Australia. This is largely a testimony to the impact Phil has had in building AAAA into a position of trust and delivering reliable, positive outcomes.”

AAAA members include business owners, pilots, trade supporters and associates involved in the industry that protects agricultural crops, forestry and pastures and fights bushfires from the air.

“Phil has been instrumental in creating a truly generative safety culture in the industry through advanced training programs and a constant commitment to improvement. Many pilots acknowledge the critical role of this training in keeping them safe,” Mr. Holding said.

“Phil has grown the existing AAAA Spraysafe program into the de facto national standard for application pilot competency, as recognized by all State governments. “Phil also created the AIMS program (Aerial Improvement Management Systems).

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This remains a world-leading program recognized by regulators, insurers and participants as incredibly valuable for safety, the environment and business.

“All of the members and Directors of AAAA wish Phil and his partner Louise all the best in their future endeavors and we look forward to welcoming them to future AAAA events as valued members of the aerial application community,” Mr. Holding concluded.

Mr. Hurst was awarded Honorary Life Membership of AAAA in 2019 in recognition of his service and achievements.

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1991 AT-400, N432WA, PT6-15AG, TTE 16,828.2 hrs., TTAF 16,829.1 hrs., 400 Gallon Hopper, Reabe clear view canopy, Reabe hopper gauge w/side view, 25” gate box, drop-down booms, Electric spray pump brake, 126 gallons of fuel, Single point, SATLOC Bantam. $350K Call Jeremy at 815718-5300

1995 AT-401B Walter conversion, TTAF 5024 GEM601E-11 750hp turbine, 1737hrs SMOH, Avia Prop 67hrs SMOH June of 2019, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/flow control VHF, XPDR, Rinse hopper, Smoker, Vg’s, CP 11’s. Lots of work done in 2020, last annual 7/2021. $220K For additional information call Steve at 204-7345097 or 204-731-0405

AT-401 Turbine Conversion For Sale! AT-401 Cascade Walter(GE) Turbine M601-E11 conversion FWF including Avia 3 blade prop complete, add’l spent engine ready for overhaul + complete “basket-case” engine, logbooks for all engines, and STC Docs. $275K Call Sam Styron at 816-7976995 or 816-884-3600

AT-402

1989 AT-402, N1012B, TTAF 1,3025.0, PT6A15AG TTE 18,134.8 Overhauled by Airforce Turbine, Hartzell 3-Blade propeller, paper flagger, left & right bottom load fuel, left & right loader valve, flow control, Vertex generator, heat & A/C, aluminum boom, SATLOC GPS. Annual 8/1/21 See spec sheet for details.

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

1991 AT-402, TTAF 13783.9 hrs., TTE 10,886.6, Equipped with SATLOC Bantam with Flow Control, Harbour Air Conditioner, Kawak Quadrant, Single Point Fuel, Wing Spars due at 17738.1 TT. $275K Contact John Lott at Souther Field Aviation, Inc. Friend of Owner. 229-924-2813

1995 AT-402B, PT6A-15, N6174H, 400-gallon hopper, Reabe clear view canopy, Reabe hopper gauge with side view, 25” gate box, Dropdown booms, Electric spray pump brake, SATLOC Bantam, Single-point fueling, 170 gallons of fuel, Hobbs 7,294hr, TTAF 7,294hr, Time remaining on wings 6,882.6 hr, No Eddie current needed, 485.8hr since new paint job, Hartzell prop HC-B3TN-3D, TT 5,175.0 hr, TSO 866hr, PT6-15AG, TTE 7,294hr, TSHSI 1,920.9 hr, Still good cycles left on the engine. $425K Call Jeremy at 815-379-9300

1991 AT-402A, PT6A-34, N402CS, 400-gallon hopper, Reabe hopper gauge with side view, 25” gate box, Dropdown booms, 170 gallons of fuel, Single-point fueling, SATLOC Bantam, Paint isn’t very good, Hobbs 5,967.5 hr, AFTT 13,654.4 hr, Time remaining on wings 3,654.5 hr, No Eddie current needed, Hartzell prop HV-B3TN3D, TSO 1,256.2 hr, PT6-34, TTE 12,751.7 hr, TSHSI 1,226.7 hr, Good cycles remaining, $350K Call Jeremy at 815-379-9300 1996 AT-402B, 7300 TTSN, PT6A34AG. Just back from Covington - zero on light overhaul, fresh wing spar, new annual. For more information call 309-759-4826 or email hcurless@ farmairinc.com

1999 AT-402A -11, TT 6550, Power section SLOH 2770, SHOT 500, FCU IRAN 200, Start gen SMOH 500, Prop SMOH 2900.

Marburger Winglets, Electronics International fuel flow, Reabe hopper gauge, Bantam with flow control, SL 40 comm, right boom shutoff, AM Safe harness, Kawak throttle quadrant, and Storm cutters. Great 3 owner northern airplane. You will not be disappointed. $365K 402-3220338

AT-501

1987 AT-501, N7314Q, Walter conversion, 500 gals, side fuel, MVP 50 engine monitor, 7416 TTAF, 521 TTE, Lots of extras. Minnesota plane. Call Jon at 320-760-5075

AT-502

1996 AT-502B, N61481, TTAF 10,300.0, PT6A34AG TTE 10,300.0, 150.0 SOH, Hartzell 3-Blade propeller, Bantam GPS, New left & right landing gear, New tail spring.

See spec sheet for details. $325K Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net 2008 AT-502B -34, N41854, 5,033TT, 0 SHSI, 337 S Prop overhaul, G4 SATLOC w/Intelliflow flow control, 215 fuel, Rt. hand boom shutoff, 36 AFS check valves, 36 Davidon Tri set nozzles, Lane brake w/4 blade fan, Heat/ Air, Reabe canopy top, Auto shutoff fuel left and right fill, Smoker, Flagger, Stainless hopper shutoff valve, VG’s, Shadin fuel flow, AmSafe restraint system, Dry out system, Wingman, Pulsing Led nose lights, Storm Cutters, ADS-B in and out. Well maintained clean 502. $620,000 Call 605-350-4536

1992 AT-502, N914BR, TTAF 19,950, Wings due 27,018, New style Engine Mount no AD, Harbour air conditioner, Comm, Paint 7ish, VG’s, 216 gal fuel, Annual due Jan 2022, Prop 630 SIRAN, Clean plane, I stay on top of corrosion and rust. Cosmetics not so much. $220,000 Call Matt Fitch at 830-334-7792 or 830-334-3373 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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AT-602

1990 AT-502, N1035L, S/N 502-0080, Airframe: 12,915 TTSN, 8445 HOBBS, Annual good thru 5/31/2022, 364 Hrs. Since new main gear & bolts, 4916 Hrs. Since wing spars. Engine: PT6-15AG S/N PCE 14102, 14,281 TTSN, Converted to -34AG By RT Turbines at 13,917 Hrs., 364 Hrs. SHOT, 364 Hrs. Since 58 COP CT Blades were installed, 364 Hrs. Since O/H CT Vane 6.04 Installed, 364 Hrs. TSO on all engine accessories. Propeller: HC-B3TN-3D S/N BUA19539, 9831 TTSN, 3012 SPOH. Call Dan at 605690-7046

1989 AT-502, N1012Z, TTAF 16,500, Wings due in 1,200 hours, Harbour Air Conditioner, G4 SATLOC w/Flow Control, Extensive Engine work last 2,500 hours, Prop 2,500 SOVH, 200 SIRAN, Paint 5, VG’s, Annual due 12/2021, working on it now. See spec sheet for details. $220K Call Matt Fitch 830-334-7792 or 830-334-3373 1996 AT-502B, TTAE 11,732, IRAN 5418, Since Hot 918, Since prop OH 3488, Right boom shutoff, M3 Flow Control, Reabe Hopper Gauge and Canopy top, Vortex generators and comes with Fire Gate. $225K Call Jim at 218-289-1999 2003 AT-502B, N8506V, S/N: 0650, 13,157 hrs TTAE, -34 Fresh HSI, Bantam with flow control, Smoker, A/C, Wingman, Reabe Hopper Gauge. Price reduced to $225,000 Call 361-7822141 1998 AT-502B, N1502B, S/N: 0476, 10,725 hrs TTAE, -34 Fresh HSI, Bantam with flow control, Smoker, A/C, Wingman, Reabe Hopper Gauge. Price reduced to $250,000 Call 361-7822141 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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2008 AT-602, N132JW, TTAE 5867, PT6A-60AG, 0 SHSI, Propeller 400 SOH, G4 w/Intelliflow, Smoker, 10” Hydraulic Gate, Singe Point Fuel 218 Gal., Fast Start, Wings Due 6500.0, Fresh Annual. $525,000 For more information call Mid-Continent Aircraft, 800-325-0885 midcont.net

1997 AT-602, N602LA, PT6A-45A, 9,370 total aircraft time, air conditioner, smoker, Lane fan and brake, Bantam w/Intelliflow. 3,500 hours since Light Engine Overhaul, 1650 Since Prop Overhaul, 3,500 hours remaining on spars. Stainless booms, Reabe Hopper and Pressure Gauge. No damage history. $275,000 Larry 956-330-7119 Best Classified Buy In The Industry.

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2001 AT-802 -67AG, TT 4990, Engine SMOH 1369 Fresh Hot Section, Prop 148 SNEW, TDFM 138, KY196A, KY 196A, Garmin 345 ADSB, Fresh Paint in 2019, Hatfield Fire Gate or available with 10” Transland and booms. $925K Call 575-763-4300 or email cameron@aerotechteam.com

AT-802

2008 AT-602 -65B. Completely rebuilt in 2008.

5550 hr since rebuild.

Fresh annual. Flow Control.

Large size propeller N11276N5, 800 since new hub & blades, Bantam w/G4 screen. W/W. Heat/ factory a/c. Washout system. Manual tail wheel lock. SS Fasteners. New paint on leading edges.

Wingman. LED strobes and nose lights.

Night flight package. Factory air intake.

Off-set engine mount. Aileron trim. All glass good. Price reduced to $295K As is. For sale. 501-516-6156

2013 AT-602, PT6-60, 5,680 hrs. TTAE, 700 hrs. since prop IRAN, 1200 hrs. since HOT, G4 Hemisphere, Hyrd. Gate and Spray Valve, Quickstart, 3” Loading Valve, Fuel connects both sides, ADSB-OUT, Laser Altimeter, Booms, Spreader. $625,000 Contact Kevin Jones 662-363-1461 Tunica, MS

2008 AT-602, TTAF 10,066, 0 Time on major overhaul PT6-65 motor from Prime Turbines, 178 hours since Prop IRAN, G4 Hemisphere, Hydraulic gate and spray valve, quick start, 3” loading valve, fuel connects both sides, ADSB-OUT, Altimeter laser, Booms, Spreader, ready to sell at end of season. 1 YR or 500 HR WARRANTY FROM PRIME TURBINES! Price reduced to $699K Contact Kevin Jones, Tunica Air, Inc. 662-363-1461

2012 AT-802A -67, 5700 TTSN E&P, NDH, new PT blades by RT Turbines, extensive annual. $775,000 Call 520-251-1577 2012 AT-802A, Total time 5680. Replaced Three Engine Isolators.

Installed new Torque Gauge. Overhauled Starter. Complete 100 Hour. Removed left hand fuel gauge and sealed glass also calibrated fuel system. Painted all three colors on leading edges. Replaced brake pads on both sides. Replaced Flap Torque tube. Installed new wet and dry boots in the middle belly. Removed Aft Belly soda blasted all corrosion. Primed and painted. O/H L/H Horizontal with all new ribs and skins blasted spars and primed and painted. Addressed corrosion and cracks in all panels painted as needed. Rebuilt lower rudder, primed and painted all three colors.

Sandblasted fuselage from condenser box the tail primed and painted.

Blasted and powder coated tail gear and horizontal struts. O/H tail wheel.

Replaced R/H main tire. Replaced LED nose light lens. Replaced Aftmost Turtle Deck skin. Replaced all elevator trim bushings. Complied with all A/D’s. $795K Call David Glover, Managing Member at 870-501-1136

2000 AT-802A-0089, N804DG, Annual completed June 2021, 100 hours SHSI, 225 hours SMOH engine, 225 hours SMOH/SNEW long prop blades, 2018 extensive aircraft rebuild/new panels, 10” Vondran gate/no spreader, no spray system, no SATLOC. See spec sheet for complete rebuild list. Price reduced to $650K Call 409-656-5998

2012 AT-802, 4800 hours, -65 600 SHSI. New CT blades, fuel controller over haul, 10 inch hydro gate, Vandran controller, SATLOC G4, wingman, dual load, dual side fuel, 235 fuel, Lane brake, ADSB out, fresh annual and hot with sale. $875,000.

Call Quinn Aviation at 870-243-7650

2008 AT-802A -67, 9818 TTAE, G4, Wingman, Garmin audio panel, comm radio, 496gps, Lynx ADSB in/out transponder. 5-inch gate, can be sold with Reabe 7.5 for an additional charge. 671hr since hot with 800 grand in NEW Pratt parts put into power section. Power section is almost completely new including exhaust duct, 1st and 2nd stage blades and disks, stator, #3 and #4 bearings.

2400hr remaining on gear. 2600 since new prop was installed 1400 since IRAN. New panels and paint in 2018, repainted by Crider in 2019 due to subpar job the first time. Completely rebuilt horizontal stabilizers being installed. Aircraft is in shop for annual at this time. Clean airplane. $550K Call Cole 870-830-1585 Get Serious About Selling 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

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1999 AT-802A PT6-65, N9037N, TTAF - 9023, TTE - 7520.5, Since Covington Light Overhaul - 3107.4, SATLOC G4, Intelliflow, Transland 71/2” gate (new 2019), New Wings (7656 hrs - 1367 on new wings), New Paint 2019, New Main Gear 2019, Load Hawg, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, AM Safe Air Bags, Single Point Fuel, Laser Altimeter, LED Nose Lights. This airplane is a really nice well-kept airplane and is working daily. Can be available Dec 1, 2021.

Sale will include fresh annual and fresh hot section. Price reduced to $625K Contact Darin Walton at 870-9304200.

2005 AT-802A, 6975 TTSN, PT6A67AG, 6975 TTSN, 220 since Covington hot, 0-SIRAN prop, electric brake, smoker, CP’s, G-4 w/flow, Kawak, MVP50T, wingman, 10” gate, new wing spars, new hopper, Farm Air referb, Sept. 2018 annual, NO TRADES. Call 309-303-5161 or email hcurless@farmairinc.com

2014 AT-802A, TTAF 4,615, TTE 6,088, Prop Time since IRAN: 199 hrs, SATLOC G4, Intelliflow, Hartzell 5-blade, Flight Line FL-T64, CP11 TT, AFS Check Valves w/ Swivels, Lane Fan & Brake, Right Boom Shutoff, Landing Lights, Night Work Lights, A/C & Heat, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Smoker, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, AmSafe, Hopper Rinse, Tinted Windows, Fast Start, Fire Extinguisher, Overhauled Prop 1-2021, New CT Blades 1-21, Hot Section Completed 5-2021, New #1 & #2 Bearing 5-2021. $795K Call North Star today at 620-356-4528

2006 AT-802 -67AG Total Time: 6800, Available November or December, New Paint, Annual In Jan. 2021, New Stage 2 PT Blades, SATLOC G4, Smoker, Wingman, Side Load Fuel, 10” Deep Throat Spreader, Vondran Controller, Hydraulic 10” Door, Flow Control, Prop one season, ADSB In and Out. $740,000 Call 501-366-5105

1998 AT-802A, N5094H, TTAE 12152.6, PT6A65AG, Hartzell Propeller 2000.0 SPOH, Reabe digital hopper quantity & spray boom pressure, E-TEC Inc. fast start system, Comm radio, Hemisphere G4 GPS, Right side boom shut off, Smoker, Hydraulic gate A/C, Wipaire vortex generators, Wingman, Annual 1/10/21.

See spec sheet for details. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net 2002 Red/White AT-802A, N802MA, s/n 802A-0136 with 4048 TTSN, PT6A-65AG s/n PCE-PN0050, 4048 TTSN 0-since Covington hot, new CT blades, new segments, fresh liner, current FCU/pump, Hartzell propeller model HC-B5MP-3F s/n EVA2699 1450 S-IRAN, smoker, electric brake/ fan, steam gauges, 308 fuel, STC single point fuel, Kawak, G-4 GPS/flow, CP’s, Transland 7-1/2” hyd gate, Transland wingman, new annual. Call 309-7594646 or email hcurless@farmairinc. com

1997 AT-802AF PT667AG, TT 6677, -67AG w/ Fresh Hot Section 27960 SNEW, Prop 7591 SNEW, Hydromax Fire Gate, Fresh Annual, USFS/DOI Carded, ADSB, BK KMA 24H, BK KY196, Garmin GTX 327, TDFM 136, Sky Connect AFF. $750K 575-763-4300 or email cameron@ aerotechteam.com

2004 AT-802 -67AG USFS/DOI CARDED, -67AG Fresh Hot Section, TT3932, STOH 2205, Prop 73 SPOH, KY 196A, KY 196A, TDFM 136A, GTX-345 Transponder, Smoker, Hydromax Fire Gate USFS/ DOI Carded Fresh Annual. $800K Call 575-763-4300 or Email cameron@aerotechteam.com for further details.

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AT-802 Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A-67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation. Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate. Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com

2012 AT-802A, N805ET, Available Oct. 1st, 5300 hrs. airframe and power plant, Factory Heat/Air, SATLOC G4, Wingman, Smoker, Lane brake, Trans lane spreader, CP09’s, Vondran gate controller, Duplex nozzles. Call David at 870-5011136 Fire Boss, Single & Dual Cockpit. PT6A67F Engine (1600hp), Full avionics and instrumentation. Computerized FRDS Gen II Fire gate. Aircraft with very low use and flight hours. Call or email: +34 667 102 184, sales@airtractoreurope. com

1976 Cessna A188B Ag Truck, CONT I0550, 3790 hrs TTAF, 1019 hrs SMOH, 155 hrs SIRAN, 475 hrs on new McCauley 3-Blade Prop. Extensive annual in 2018.

Recent annual 8/2021, aircraft is ready to work. New landing gear, bolts, shims, breaks, rotors, bearings, tires, electrical components, etc.

Equipped w/CP-11 Nozzles, spreader pan, DynaNav GPS. $110K 262-6201010

1971 Super Nice C188 Ag Wagon - Perhaps the nicest in the USA, IO540 (224 SMOH) 5366 TTAF, Numerous upgrades, Aircraft totally rebuilt 2019. Pilot quit for turbine seat. Hours have changed some. The plane was flying on corn run. Located in Tuscola, IL. $118K Call David at 252-945-4804

Aircraft - Cessna

1979 Cessna Ag Husky for sale. Just finishing some pasture in the Midwest.

886 since major overhaul engine. 6950TT. 1482 since major on prop, spreader extra boom. No damage history. I’ve been using it for the past 2 seasons and am ready to move up. Great flying airplane and will go in for annual this week. $99K. For more information call Tucker at 605-840-1605

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552

1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast!

Current annual with sale. Call Kevin at 785-386-8875

1964 Cessna 310I, TT 5253, Continental IO470U engines TSMOH LH 573 RH 249, McCauley props TSPOH LH 573 RH 670. Nice twin, true 6 seater & heavy hauler.

It’s a clean northern airplane with no corrosion, new tires, new heater & fresh annual. Paint and interior are both prob a 5 out of 10. Basic radios. Would be interested in trade for Piper Cherokee 6, Saratoga, or Lance. $55,000 Call Tanner Sotvik at 701-520-0229 or 701-662-4416

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Aircraft - Dromader

1995 M18A Turbine Dromader, 4500 TTAF, wings and tail section 2900, 400 TT SPOH, Engine TPE-331-11u-6116, 874 TSO, 400 since Teledo repair compressor housing, diffuser vane accessory drive housing, 2nd stage rotor replaced. Fresh annual w/sale. 2nd Dromader airframe less engine has new prop, only needs engine. Lots of spare parts. Asking $150,000. Very negotiable. Call 229524-1134 or 229-220-6343 Order your Flying Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your M18 Dromader Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

Aircraft - Piper

1978 PA-36-300 Piper, N3787E, TTAF 45590, Lycoming Engine TIO-540, TTE 1851.0, Hartzell Propeller TT 1946.0, Spreader, Boom & Nozzles, 86 Gal Fuel, SATLOC GPS, Time left on wing spars 3656 hrs.

Annual 4/1/21. See spec sheet for details. Make offer! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

1953 PA-18 Super Cub C90 Continental, TT 9365.6, SMOH 1158.1, hangar kept, no accidents, all original – no mods, good fabric, looks great. $65,000 Call Wes at 772-2164881 1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN, 0 SMOH, Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $150,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

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1982 PA-36-375, N2386X AFTT-5147.1, ESMOH- 78.5, Prop SMOH1952(Iran-330), AFS Check Valves, CP11 Nozzles, Electric Fan Brake, Bantam w/Intelliflow. Trigg Com Radio, EI Tach & CHT/EGT, Smoker, Flagger. Wings Spars 2,862 hr left.

Wing Center Section Due. I have a new one on order from Johnstons. Asking 150K if I complete AD or 130K AS IS to do the AD. May also consider trades for GA airplane. Contact 402-540-4610

1981 Piper PA-36-375 Turbine Brave, PT6A-20 662 SMOH, 232 SHS, Prop TSO 542, TTAF 5722, 2382 remaining on wing spar, fresh annual, new SATLOC Bantam w/ IntelliFlow, Lane adjustable fan & brake, smoker, CP check valve nozzles, Nav/ Strobe Instrument/Landing and taxi lights. Very clean, great flying, great transition airplane. $290K OBO For more information call 318-339-4747 or email lowgoflyers@gmail.com

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing/taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft. com or visit our website at www. johnstonaircraft.com Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP - 6450TT, 3097 since P&W factory O/H PT6A20A engine with 0 since HSI and compliance with A.D.2014-11-05, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps.

Aircraft is in very good condition and needs to go to work! Call and let’s make a deal! 559-686-1794, Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website at www.johnstonaircraft.com

Aircraft - Thrush

2004 Thrush 550, TTAF 8093, with PT6-60AG 0 shot, 0 time fuel control, Bleed valve, and High pressure pump, 0 SMOH prop, Hyd. gate box, SATLOC G4, booms and spreader. Sale with fresh annual. $420,000 Call 979-257-6695

1973 Thrush S2R, Geared 1340 23D40 TSMOH 500, AFTT 8,500, fresh annual, SATLOC M3, AutoCal flow control, Transland spreader and speed ring included. Delivery negotiable. $105K For more information call or text 719-648-9924

1978 S2R/T-34 THRUSH, N4002S, $240,000 OBO, 24,560TT, Record inlet, Metal Tail, VGs, Fastback, Loadmaster, Bantam with Intelliflow, Stainless Spray Gear, Work Lights, AC, Southwest Aircraft. Call or message for specs. Call Miles at 928-580-9970

2004 Thrush S2R-T660, N204PE, TTAF 7108.2, TTE 8234.2, PT6-67AG, Fresh Annual, Hot Section 190 Hrs ago, Overhauled Vane Ring, New Segments, New PT Blades, SATLOC G4, Flow Control, Load Hawg, COM Radio. $675,000 Call Michael 870-672-2089

2016 Thrush 510G Airframe/Engine/Prop Total Time (Approx.) 2700.

Equipped with a GE H80 (800 SHP) turboprop engine; Hartzell four-blade, reversible, constant-speed propeller; 510-gallon spray system with 41-inch stainless steel gatebox for dry applications and emergency liquid dump capabilities; MVP-50T glass panel display, two-inch stainless steel spray system; three-inch side loader; streamlined aluminum booms; wing tip navigation and strobe lights; cockpit lighting; 228-gallon fuel system; windshield wiper and washer; 29-inch-high flotation tires and wheels with dual-caliper Cleveland brakes; and Zee air conditioner and cabin heat. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: AG pilot X GPS with flow control, Hatfield Single point fuel, Aluminum Booms, Leading Edge LED Lights, Comm Radio, Artificial Horizon, Cockpit Fire Extinguisher, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Vortex Generators, ASU Night vision certified aircraft. Call for price.

ASI JET is a Factory Authorized Thrush Dealer, Service Center, and Parts distributor. Specializing in New and Used aircraft sales, Please Call ASI Jet Sales at 952-941-6255 for more information!

1978 S2R-T34 Thrush, N4009J, TTAF 19,811.85, Walter’s Engine M601E11A, TTE 3792.0, TSOH 4985.0, Overhauled by Prime Turbines, Smoker, VG’s, Single-point fuel, Aileron Servo, Winglet, Zee A/C, 500 Gal Hopper, 190 Gal fuel, 12,173.9 TT Wing spars replaced. Annual 5/14/21 See spec sheet for details. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net

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1978 Ayers Thrush S2R-600, N4001X, TTAF 13,066.9, Walker Engine M601E11A, TTE 5365, TTSOH 2679.8, Bantam GPS, smoker, Bottom load fuel, Vortex Generators, 190 Gal fuel, Wing extension installed, Weather tail, Zee A/C & Heat. Annual 7/2/21 See spec sheet for details.

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2015 AT-802A, N3030L, PT6-67AG, 3,110 TT, Fresh Annual, Fresh HOT with the sale, 10” Hydraulic, Gate or Manual 5”, SATLOC G4 w/Flow Control, Vondran Controller, Load HAWG, LED, Pulse Light, Audio Panel, COM, Gramin 345 ADSB in/out. $925,000 Call Michael 870-672-2089

1975 S2R Thrush, TT6979, SMOH-678, New brakes, New Calibers, Spreader, LiteStar II GPS, Several spare parts, and a drum of oil that will go with it. Currently being used to finish up the season. $85,000 Delivery is available. Any questions call or text Kevin at 478-609-1300 Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250

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1989 Turbine Thrush, N3097K, TTAF 16500, TTE 16500, OH Fuel Control 2020, SHSI 200, 2016 Century Wing Spars, Vortex generators 2018, Fuel pump OH 2021, AC, Giua Gold new, New Vane Ring segment blades, New Paint. $350,000 Office: 229-524-1134 Cell: 229-2206343

1992 Thrush S2R-34 DCSC, TT: 12,538, Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, Fresh Gas Generator, Semi-Fresh Power Section, Hartzell 3 Blade Constant Speed, OH’d 7/25, Dual Cockpit w/Observer’s Seat, Bantam M3 with X3 Screen, 2” SS Spray System, CP-09 Nozzles w/Check Valves, Lane Fan & Brake, Wingman, Landing & Night Work Lights, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, VGs, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Hose Style Single Point Fuel System, Smoker, Exhaust covers & Prop Sling. $515K For more information call 620356-4528

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2006 550 Thrush, 4100 TTAF, TPE331-10, Completely loaded - G4 SATLOC, flow control, A/C & heat, booms, spreader, brand new 3 blade Hartzell STC, lots of airframe upgrades. Just completed 270k repairs/ upgrades including new prop, engine prop strike inspection, engine now new power section gearbox parts, all fuel control etc O/H. by Arkansas turbine, fresh hot, new tailwheel spring and accessories. It’s a real work horse.

Ready to work, will deliver. Priced reduced to $399K Call 217-556-6220

1978 SR2 Thrush 600, 1471 TT, 300 SMOH. All logs accounted for, never wrecked, very well preserved. Tail is ready to recover but could last a few more hours, no problem. In annual, ready to work.

We are the second owners since new.

Upgraded tailwheel, does have a Comm Radio, 100 AMP generator, SATLOC GPS. The hours ARE CORRECT, One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy One. Original parts and owners manuals. $150,000. Call 660-442-6282 or 660-442-6223

1974 Rockwell S2R-600, TT: 7756, Engine TSMO: 513, Prop TSOH: 0, Geared 1340, SST Booms, Bantam w/G4 Screen, KY 964 Comm, Hartzell 3 blade, Flow Control, Smoker, SPFS, Collins A/C, Extended Wings, Spring tailwheel, Chip Light, Aileron Servo Kit, 24V Electrical System, Flagger, Digital Tach, CropHawk, SS Pump and Electric Brake. New: Battery, A/C compressor, Fuel pump, Spark plugs, Air, Fuel, & Oil filters, Seatbelt/Harness. $160K Call North Star today at 620-356-4528

1996 S2R-G1 Thrush, N2237D, TTAF 9688.0, Super-6 TPE331-6, TSCAM-4928, TSHSI-0, All engine work done by TAE (Ag Air Turbines), Hatfield bottom load fuel, A/C Vortex generators, New SATLOC Bantam, Flow Control, SS Spray System, AFS check vales, CP nozzles, Agrinautics pump, Lane electric brake, Aircraft radios, Fresh Eddie Current.

Very clean aircraft! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

Aircraft - Other 2006 Beech G-36 Bonanza, 880 Hours since new, Garmin 1000/WAAS, Factory Air, Leather. This airplane is like new.

Price reduced to $475,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545 Super nice, super clean, super low time Thrush 660P -67AG, DUAL COCKPIT-DUAL CONTROL, PT-6 powered work horse for sale! ONLY DUAL COCKPIT MODEL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE PLANET! Outstanding machine for crop spraying, fire suppression, and even patrolling purposes. How about FLIGHT TRAINING for any of the three?

Can outfit for each purpose! Only 428 hours since new! Only 150 hrs. since hot section by Covington, and only 2 hrs. on Hartzell 115” 5 blade prop since overhaul! Get started now! Outfit and spray, firefight, patrol, or instruct, before the season begins! Call Kirby at 615-972-7423 or email k.totty@ comcast.net

1995 Thrush S2R, TT 11,195.4, PT6A-34 TSO 0.0, Wings 24,000 hrs remaining, New 4 blade propeller, Power intake w/ quick change filter, SATLOC w/G4 screen, L7 Light bar, Extended mount, Intelliflow, A/C, Smoker, Load Hawg, Lane Electric Brake, Fan, Spring Tail Wheel w/ 2” extension, Metal tail, Emergency hopper shut off, Booms & spray system, Bottom load fuel, Bottom load feed, New Paint, Fresh annual. Currently under lease but will be available mid August. $575K Call Turbines Inc at 812-877-2587 or email peg@turbinesinc.com

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2013 Thrush S2R-H80, N3046N, TTAE 3600, Load Hawg, VG’s, Bottom Fuel/ Dual Load, IntelliFlow w/ Smart Pump, Leading Edge Lights, SS Booms, Hopper Rinse, Bantam, Smoker Spreader w/Kicker Plate, CP’s, G4 Intelliflow, MVP 50T Glass Panel.

See spec sheet for details. Make offer, very motivated! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

2010 Thrush 510P Dual Cockpit with 4 blade prop and SATLOC Bantam, 3500 TT, 1500 SMOH, 200 SHI and new vane ring, 200 SPOH. Fresh Annual in August. $600,000 Office 229-524-1134, Cell 229-220-6343 or email croomaviation@gmail.com

1996 Ayres S2R G6-510, TTAF:5690, TTE: 10,907, Engine TSMO: 364, Prop TT: 513, C.A.M.’d 400 hrs ago, SATLOC M3 w/small screen, Hartzell 3 Blade, Lane Fan & Brake, VGs, SPFS, Smoker, A/C, Smoker, Fast Start, Battery Mod, EI FP-5 Fuel Flow Indicator, EI Torque Gauge. $375K Call North Star today at 620-356-4528

2021 510P-34AG, 2” SST Spray System, 3” Side Loader, SST Reinforced 510 Gallon Fiberglass Hopper, 228 Gallon Fuel Capacity, Aluminum Booms, 250 amp Starter/Generator, A/C & Cabin Heat, Hi-Vis LED Wingtip, Navigation, & Strobe Lights, 41” SST Gatebox, Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator, MVP-50 Glass Cockpit, SST Belly Skin, Hartzell Prop, Dual-Caliper Cleveland Brakes, 21” Floatation Tires, Storm Shield, Main Landing Gear Wire Cutters.

Call North Star today at 620-356-4528 to get your quote.

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Helicopters 2021 710P-65AG, 2” SST Spray System, 3” Side Loader, SST Reinforced 710 Gallon Fiberglass Hopper, 228 Gallon Fuel Capacity, 250 amp Starter/Generator, A/C & Cabin Heat, Hi-Vis LED Wingtip, Navigation, & Strobe Lights, 41” SST Gatebox, Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator, MVP-50 Glass Cockpit, SST Belly Skin, Hartzell Prop, Dual-Caliper Cleveland Brakes, 21” Floatation Tires, Storm Shield , Main Landing Gear Wire Cutters. Call North Star today at 620-356-4528 to get your quote.

Order your Thrush 660 and Dual Cockpit Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-9872250

2003 Robinson R44 Raven II - This beautiful ship is only 2 years out of overhaul, w/1,788 hrs remaining.

Both the interior and exterior, as well as A/C, were all refreshed at overhaul. Even better, this helicopter comes equipped with a complete Ag system and is ready to spray. $370K 512-886-8220

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CLASSIFIEDS Ag Cat Geared 1340 Firewall Forward, Pratt & Whitney R-1340 S1H1-G Geared Engine, 438 SMOH, Hamilton Standard 3-Blade Propeller 23D40311, 6505A-17 Blades, 188 SPOH. Video of the engine running available upon request. $50K Call Brent at 308289-3534

TPE331-1-151G, 6013TSN, 3478TSO, 3252CSO, 988SHSI, 0SHOT Repairs in 2006, low time T wheels, 0 time stators. Removed from Merlin IIB in 2019. All logs and more photos are available at https://photos.app.goo.gl/ PG2LdBb75cjVc9NA9 $50,000 Call 920-203-0130.

Geared 1340, R-1340-S3H1-G, 670 SMOH, 23D40-303 Hamilton Standard Propeller. All accessories, less exhaust system, as removed from damaged Thrush. $10,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

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Pratt & Whitney R-985 & R-1340 Engines in stock. All with new pistons installed. Overhauled by Aero Recip, Covington, Tulsa and Younkin. For more information call Sun Air Parts 661-2577708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-985 & R-1340 Complete OHC Cylinder Assemblies OHC in stock, all with new pistons installed and all gaskets and seals to install. We also stock new and overhauled magnetos, OHC carbs, starters fuel pumps, etc.

Top overhaul tool kits $250 each. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661257-7710 or email info@sunairparts. com R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags, harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R1340 Engine Overhaul, New Pistons, New bearings, mags, ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call David at 870-550-1664 R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $75,000 Lane Aviation 888995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Engines - Turbine PT6A-34 PCE-RBO139 For Sale, TSN 2394.9 For pricing call Paul at 305825-2001 or email preeves@jsamiami. com Zero TSO PT6A-34AG. Overhauled by EOS. Please call us at 561-745-6150 for more information.

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PT6-15AG For Sale, Fresh gear box, overhaul, 0 since hot section. Call Bill Kingrey for cycle times and price. 979257-6695 Turbo Cat Kit ready for installation this winter. Kit includes new firewall forward, Hartzell propeller, EI-MVP, custom built fiberglass cowlings and much more. We can supply a new PT6A-15AG or -34AG for a great price with the kit. Includes a “Fly Safe Transition Program” Contact ann@ turbineconversions.com for pricing and additional details.

Complete Engine Package! TPE331-6 Engine, 537 Since Cam, CD Aviation Hartzell Propeller HC-B3TN-5M/ 537 Since New, Starter Generator 23047007, 25 Hours Since Overhaul, Beta Tube Included. $177,000 Call Lynn Johnson at 701-360-5966 or 701352-3700 (3) PT6A-34AG Engines For Sale, TSO’s 0.0 PT6A-45R TSO 1259.9. Visit our website for spec sheets. Or call or email Jay Streb at 812-877-2587, jay@ turbinesinc.com PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill Kingrey at 979257-6695

Equipment - Booms NEW never used alm. 502 booms brass nozzles, Used 12 vane Breckinridge spreader, good shape. Misc. Ag Cat parts. All must go. Rich 870-253-8242 Tsla Center Boom 59105 (AT401-402) $1200. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 For Sale - High quality Stainless Steel booms, pumps and nozzles! On the shelf and ready to ship. Contact mark@ turbineconversions.com SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800642-5777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www.tri-stateaviation.com

Equipment - Nozzles New Zanoni Equipment Atomizers in stock and ready to ship at Turbine Conversions, Ltd. High quality, all stainless steel, tested, proven and US operators are loving these atomizers.

Contact Mark@turbineconversions.com for more info. www.turbineconversions. com CP09-3P nozzles (59) $50 each, CP04 Poly Check valve (68) $26 each, CP02 SS check valve (76) $80 each, CP09-3E (67) $80 each, 7” SS drops (30) $5.50 each. Please call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 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.

Equipment - Parts Fire Gate Hatfield hydraulic drop door.

USFS / BLM approved. Fits Thrush, Dromader, can be adapted to Air Tractor 502 or 802. Excellent condition, with streamline fairings, all controls included. $10,500 S.E.A.T. program is expanding.

Pilot/contractor training available. Call 530-345-9919 Transland Grip Steps for AT aircraft. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information.

Transland 4” Delrin Hopper Vents. Call Billy Maxwell at Transland 940-6871100 or email sales@translandllc.com for more information.

3 Hatfield Fire Gates. Air Tractor, vented lids for a 502, Transland quick attach.

Make a Reasonable offer. Call 204856-9422

Equipment - Pumps New and overhauled Air Tractor and Thrush boost pumps in stock. Delco A4949 motor with 400 GPH AN4101 fuel pump attached. Outright and exchange. We supply these direct to both factories. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-257-7710 or email info@sunairparts.com 502B spray pump Agrinautics 38” Gate Strut Assembly and complete bottom installation ready to go (Electric brake) second 502B spray pump with all bottom installations (electric motor for fam feather) see pictures of both pumps.

Note: they are used pumps. You have to pick it up. $3,900 870-930-5729 Get Serious About Selling Classifieds Starting at $19.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Equipment - Spreaders 25” and 41” SS Spreader. Like new $1,500 each plus freight. Contact Bill @ 863-467-4000 or bill. malone5287@gmail.com Ayres Thrush Transland Spreader. All stainless, like new, fits 41” Transland gate box. $1,200 OBO Will deliver anywhere USA for expenses, or will crate and ship for materials and labor.

Call 530-345-9919 (2)Transland SS 22274 38” to 25” gate box adapters & 21966 Gate Boxes. $2500 Eachor $4000 for both plus shipping. Call 620-525-6712 TRANSLAND SS SWATHMASTER 25in, has brackets for 402B, Spreader Quick attach 23507, comes w/2 more center sections & 4 wings. $3000 OBO plus shipping. 620-525-6712 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401

Equipment - Support Like new portable load pad suitable for an 802. Very little use. $20K For more information call 309-759-4826 or email hcurless@farmairinc.com 3” load, mix tank, fully contained and lockable, air compressor and storage complete ready to go. $19,600 For more information call 309-759-4826 or email hcurless@farmairinc.com

GPS - AgPilotX Helicopter light bar now available with the new iPad based guidance system AgPilotX. Entire system with helicopter light bar is 13 lbs. Call Anthony Fay with Insero for details 480-285-4367

GPS - DynaNav Brand New Vektor LITE GPS systems.

Ultimate navigation system at an affordable price. $7,500 View details on our website www.dynanav.com

GPS - SATLOC SATLOC G4 Complete System, Includes: CPU, 9-inch touch screen 16:9 ratio, A21™ antenna, External L7 Lightbar, SATLOC IntelliTrac aerial guidance software. Features: Intel Dual-Core i7 processor, 2 powered USB ports (optional USB Hub with 3 ports), 4 GB RAM, 32 GB optional storage space on Mini SATA drive, SATLOC G4 IntelliTrac Software for unlimited waypoints, polygon points, maps and jobs, Convert .shp files to .job files inside IntelliTrac Software, Data sharing with 3rd Party Software, Supports AgLaser altimeter. $17,995 plus shipping. Call North Star today at 620-356-4528

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CLASSIFIEDS 2 Year Old SATLOC G4 GPS System for sale, like new. Also have various used GPS systems. AG PILOTX DEALER. $13,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701520-0229 or 701-662-4416 (2) SATLOC G4 GPS w/IntelliFlow. $14,000 each. Call Ed at 361-9477891 or 361-387-9090

Help Wanted 802 and 502 Seat Available. Looking for full-time pilots for the 2022 spray season. Most spraying is Fungicide and Insecticide but looking for someone with experience spraying Herbicide around sensitive crops as well as seeding. Send resume to ricky@hpagservices.com or call 806-922-4831 and ask for Ricky.

Full-time federal government fixed-wing tailwheel pilot wanted. Looking for a steady career that provides a year-round salary with benefits (retirement, health, dental, vision, life)? Look no further! The USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services program in Nevada is seeking an experienced fixed-wing tailwheel pilot to serve at our Winnemucca, NV location. Our program utilizes agency-owned modified Piper Super Cubs to assist livestock producers with wildlife damage issues. The pilot will serve as the PIC and work with a primary crew member on a daily basis.

Should this opportunity be of interest to you, please view the full vacancy announcement at https://drive.google. com/file/d/19jSSEC6vzH7EWYG6ahvZtit Esrcd7Uej/view?usp=sharing or contact Mark Ono at 775-332-3217 or mark. ono@usda.gov for more information.

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Owner-Operator looking to contract out one aircraft and pilot for the 2022 season. Aircraft is a 500 gal Turbine (P&W) equipped with a G4 SATLOC, Intelliflow, and Flat fan nozzles w/swivels. Pilot has 20 + years in business, extensive herbicide experience, and is licensed in several states. No claims or accidents. Safe and productive. Email inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3483 Pilots wanted for the 2022 spray season for a larger spray operation located in the Central US. Turbine Air Tractors and Thrush. Applicants must have a strong work ethic and must be willing to travel during the spray season of April through October. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and PTO. Pay is based on experience. Email references and resume to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#3452 Air Tractor 502 Pilot Needed- Southern Central region, housing provided for the right person, year-round employment available. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3482

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Well established company in Ohio looking for a long-term experienced AT402 pilot - 2022 and beyond. Housing is available. Fungicide, insecticide, fertilizer, seeding work on corn, beans, wheat, and some vegetables. Send resume to chadniese@embarqmail.com Call Chad at 419-235-4182 Established South Central operation looking for a full-time Air Tractor pilot to begin immediately. Brand new planes!

Must have a great work ethic! Email resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3298.

AT-802 Pilot needed for Arkansas rice seat and corn run. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#3464 Seeking pilot/manager for North Central 5-Turbine operation. Duties would include scheduling aircraft maintenance, coordinating with ground crews, managing pilots, networking with other applicators for increased acreage, and aerial application when needed. Guaranteed income plus acres sprayed. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3462 Pilot Wanted for the 2022 Season: Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd is in the Southern Alberta irrigation district. This means consistent acres for pilots year after year. Even on dry years like this year.

We are looking for Air Tractor 502/802 Pilots for the 2022 season that are looking for a career in Agricultural and Forestry Aviation. We are willing to train the right candidate if they have the right attitude and show team enthusiasm. If you are interested in a consistent income and a fair work environment, then please contact us at 403-223-8245 or info@ kinniburghspray.com Well established Georgia Ag business looking for full time mechanic/pilot thatis energetic and willing to be a team player. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Please email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: ID#3369 Nebraska Aerial Application business is expanding! Needing team-oriented pilots, loaders, and an A&P. Applicants must have a strong worth ethic, be willing to learn and be drama free. Both piston and turbines used for application.

All equipment is well maintained.

Loaders could move into other positions and training is available. A&P duties include maintaining ag planes and a few company owned private use planes.

This A&P position requires longer seasonal hours but is offset with extra time off in the winter. Benefits and other perks included. Please email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject ID#3365

Large Midwest operation looking for AT-502, AT-802 and -42 510 Thrush pilots for the 2022 season. Pilots must have 500 hours of Turbine Ag time.

Also Multi-engine turbo prob experience would be a bonus to fly our Piper Cheyenne for business trips throughout the year. Slobs and princesses need not apply, only hardworking pilots with a good work ethic. No time to babysit! Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3359 Bell 206 Spray Pilot Needed - Are you a helicopter pilot looking to make a difference in the world of public health?

Are you looking to join an amazing organization that values people, the planet, and doing the right thing? Then keep reading to learn more about Clarke’s Lead Pilot opportunity! Working out of our office in Roselle, Illinois, the Lead Pilot will provide contract mosquito and aquatic herbicide control services to Clarke’s customers in the Midwest via targeted aerial application from April to October each year. Aerial applications will be made in high traffic areas while safely working around controlled and uncontrolled airports. Schedule will be flexible, and similar to a two week on, two week off so you’ll still have some time for summer at home! Travel expenses will be covered

by Clarke. We’re seeking an independent, self-motivated, detail oriented, and safety conscious individual with a passion for the outdoors and previous experience to join us in our mission to make communities around the world more livable, safe and comfortable. Qualifications and expectations can be found on AgAir Update’s website http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=3272 Interested candidates should visit Clarke’s website, click on careers and submit resume online www.clarke.com Established CO Operation seeking insurable 402/502 pilot with minimum 500 AT hours. Must have herbicide experience & willing to work in controlled airspace. Interview will include a test flight & water application.

Nice on-site RV park. Qualified applicants please send resume to: airdusters@rtebb.net Well established agriculture business is looking for a full time, long term ag pilot in West Texas for 502 Air Tractor.

Must have turbine experience, SATLOC experience helpful. Housing available.

Contact: Office 806-946-3399, Mobile 806-946-7309. Resume may be emailed to kingagsudan1@gmail.com R44 Raven II Ag Pilot Needed: The position is for 5-6 weeks, Corn Run in Iowa, early July to mid-August.

Ag PilotX, GPS, Flow Control. We will provide a $2,000 sign on bonus, all lodging, operate in one location. Pay based on experience. Send resume/ inquiries to elyhelicopters@yahoo.com

Croom Aviation is looking to hire a Ag Pilot with at least 2000 hours of ag flying time. Please contact our office at 229-524-1134 or call Kent Croom on his cell 229-254-6343.

G-10 Thrush pilot for corn. We only operate out of 2 locations. SATLOC with shape files. Usually lasts about 4 weeks.

Contact Frank Ousley at fousley@citlink. net or call 815-631-3113 Hello folks! VersaAir Services is looking for a Class A truck drivers to support helicopter operations in Kansas and surrounding states. This position will require a class A and tanker endorsement. Great job with good people in a fast paced atmosphere. If your a pilot wanting to fly then don’t be afraid to apply as a driver as we are rapidly growing and will need folks to make that transition. If your interested please let me know via email jsutton@ versaair.com. Thanks!

Open Seat for the Corn Run in July and August flying an Air Tractor 602 or Turbine Thrush. Turbine Ag Time is required for this position. If you have any turbine ag time and are interested in an Illinois seat this summer please contact Travis Hermann 217-607-6383.

Kindersley Air-Spray Ltd. requires 1 professional agricultural turbine spray pilot to pilot Turbine Thrush 510s for the 2021 spray season. Anticipated start date: May 10, 2021 thru September 7th 2021. Education: Commercial pilots license, Pesticide applicators license.

Applicant must have a minimum 1500 hours of agricultural spray experience of which 1000 hours must be on a Turbine Thrush or Air Tractor, up to date medical, be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English, be capable of operating SATLOC GPS systems or the equivalence, perform basic maintenance and servicing on aircraft, maintain journey logs following transport Canada guidelines, have a clean flight record, be insurable through our insurance company. Wage/Salary: $75/hr based on 40hr/week. Benefits: Benefits package available, Workers Compensation provided, possibility of a seasonal bonus.

Email resumes including references to advanced.aviation@sasktel.net.

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Kindersley Air Spray Ltd. Box 2005 Kindersley Sask. S0I 1S0 Office: 306463-4600 CDL drivers needed to support helicopter spray operations. Full time positions available with several work schedules to choose from to include 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off and a seasonal schedule. Also, candidates can earn a pilots license or rated pilots can receive aerial application training. Call or email to discuss your future. 561-723-1911 or email parker561@me.com

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CLASSIFIEDS ISO experienced / licensed aircraft technician, mainly specializing in agriculture aircraft (Air Tractor & PT6A turbine engines). We have a strong growing business here, if you are interested in a long term career.

Starting $20 to $30 per hour and that is negotiable. Must pass drug test. If interested call Steve at 870-919-3625 Two Helicopter Ag Pilots Needed. At least 1 year ag experienced preferred.

Must be dependable with good work ethic. Call 641-821-0015 or email speasaviation@hotmail.com CAMM Air is looking for energetic A&P candidates for our Spencer, Iowa location. Candidates shall possess A&P certificate. Will train right individual.

All turbine Air Tractors serviced. Also service corporate aircraft including King Air, Beechjet and Citation aircraft.

Please send resume with salary requirements to cammair1@gmail.com Helicopter Pilot - Position available spraying in South Texas. April thru November. Room and Board provided with excellent pay. Call Cameron Hendrickson at 815-739-6813 or 815384-5151 Midwest operator seeking experienced 502 pilot for 2021 fungicide run. Idea opportunity for motivated individual who would like to become an operator. Email resume and references to cadyaerial@ gmail.com VersaAir Services in Kansas is looking for a fixed wing Thrush S2R turbine pilot for the 2021 season. VersaAir Services is a successful helicopter operator diversifying into the fixed wing market and seeking an individual that we can grow the fixed wing division with. We are placed in a great location in eastern Kansas with private asphalt runway. Please email jsutton@versaair. com and/or rdeweese@versaair.com for more info.

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

Experienced Rotary-Wing AG Pilot Needed - Pilot with experience wanted for 2021 and beyond. At least three full seasons of Forestry experience is and row crop experience is preferred. Our season runs from first of March through beginning of November throughout the South and Midwest. B&S Air, Inc. operates some of the cleanest and well equipped OH-58’s, 206B’s, and Long Rangers in the industry, and we spare no expense on our maintenance program. We run two batch trucks and a turnkey with all crews to maximize productivity. Percentage based pay system with no limits to earning potential. Call 229-838-6733 or visit us at https://www.bandsairinc.com/

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Looking for Ag & King Air Simulator Instructors. Instructors are 1099 contractors. Work is on a per student basis. 1-3 day courses and paid by the day. Work one on one with the students. Classroom and simulator instruction. Days are 9-5 with no weekends. Lodging fees are covered for instructors that travel in to our location to teach. Flight instructor certificate not needed. Looking for someone who has an Ag pilot background/ experience. Turbine experience is a must. Could be active or retired. Must have an interest in teaching and passing on their knowledge to others in the industry. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#2710 Looking for the right pilot. Wilbur-Ellis is looking for a Bell 47 Pilot with row crop spray experience to work in King City California. King City is located in the south end of the Salinas Valley, 150 miles south of San Francisco, 60 miles south east of Monterey. I have a full-time position available for the right applicant. You must be stable and accident/violation free. WilburEllis has excellent benefits, including company provided transportation. The season runs from the middle of March through the middle of November. The work is difficult and challenging but rewarding. Pilots are expected to be in the office in the afternoon to prepare for the following days work. This is a full time position for an experienced Bell 47 pilot with row crop experience. If this is something you are interested in, please send me a resume. Mark Plaskett 831-594-2430mplaskett@wilburellis. com Due to expansion opportunities we are looking for experienced 502 and 802 pilots. Must have knowledge of the latest GPS units. This is a full time turbine position in the Upper Midwest.

Historically from May to October. We spray a large variety of row crops.

Mostly fungicides, insecticides and micro nutrients no herbicide work. We also do dry fertilizer and cover crops.

We are looking for team players willing to grow with us. A pilot with a strong work ethic is desired. Please reply with a resume to Agpilot502802@gmail. com Ag pilot wanted - Gravity Ag Services of Vauxhall, Alberta, Canada is an expanding company looking for an 500hr experienced, insurable, Canadian Commercial licensed aerial applicator to join our team. Our team utilizes the Thrush 510p to service our customers.

The successful applicant will be required to safely and efficiently fly on both irrigation and dry land from May to September. We are looking for a strong work ethic to professionally work with customers and crew. Email resume to gravityag@outlook.com

Large midwest aerial application business looking for A&P and IA mechanics. Must have Air Tractor and PT6A experience. Starting salary is 7080K if qualified. Must supply a resume and three references. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: ID#2234 or fax to 478352-0025 North Dakota aviation operation looking for an Experienced and “PASSIONATE” A&P/IA and pilot to fly/maintain/rebuild turbine Thrush and North American AT6 aircraft. Flying season runs from June through August. TPE-331 and sheet metal experience preferred. If you do not love aviation, and enjoy maintaining and flying airplanes, please do not apply.

Email resume and references to Luke at luke@ltenterprisesnd.com

Miscellaneous Helchock magnetic helmet mount saves the inner liner of the helmet, keeps it out of the way, and protects it from scratches. The flexible magnet pad that mounts on the helmet can flatten out to stick to tablets and anything else you can think of. The Helchock magnet pad is installed with 3m VHB tape so it won’t ruin the surface of your helmet if you should decide to take it off or move it to another surface. For more information visit our website at www.helchock. com or call 701-361-5695 If you are looking for mirror brackets, Air Tractor step extensions, and more visit www. ambericandesigns.com EASTMAN 2380 Turbine Oil - $517/ case, 24/1, plus freight from Atlanta.

Subject to price increases from the manufacturer. AeroShell 560 turbine oil at $355 case plus freight from Atlanta.

Other Turbine oils are available. Call Jim Watkins at 281-224-6308 or email jwat4fsu@yahoo.com. Service-related Disabled Veteran Owned Business.

Used Items In Stock at Sky Tractor -Agrinautics: 66450 Fan $250, 65113 Hyd. Pump $600, 65217 Pump $700. Transland: 21066 Hyd. Pump $800, Hub Assy Weath Aero $500, 21992 Pump & Lane Brake $1200.

Lane: 111XLA Brake $700, 111FA Fan $550. Weath Aero: 5 Blade Fan, Transland $700. Call Peg at Sky Tractor 1-800-437-5319 AV-KOR1 Helmets Available Now! The AV-KOR1 helmet is made out of a fiberglass composite, utilizing Koroyd and an anti-microbial comfort liner making it the lightest aviation helmet on the market. Features Fire Retardant trim and a FIDLOCK buckle system.

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Colors are Gray, Black, and Red. Sizes Range from Youth medium through 4XL. Shirts cost $25. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-367-3213 or send email to parts@stormaeronatuics.com to place an order.

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Operations For Sale or Wanted Business for sale in South Central Washington State. This has been a well-established, one airplane aerial application business for many decades at the same location. The area has diversified agriculture and great potential for expansion by the right person. Contact via email agpilot54@ gmail.com Established Southern US aerial spraying service for sale. Includes large hangar with newly updated offices on a state highway. Private asphalt runway on 15 acres. We will sell with or without aircraft and rolling stock. Operating from same location for over 45 years.

All irrigated crop ground rice, corn, cotton and soybeans. It’s ready to go for 2022. Email inquires to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3376

Parts - Airframe Complete 10-inch hydraulic gate for an Air Tractor. $30,000 702-539-8952 Miscellaneous Airframe Parts - 502 Elevators $7500 each, 2014 AT-802 Rudder $11,000 Call 870-897-4548 TCL 41” Variable Rate Gate with manual control for Thrush with 1 rotor available for immediate shipping. VRG delivers ultra low volume 2#/acre to 20#/acre in a variety of products from fine sand to coarse corn cob. Contact Mark at mark@turbineconversions.com for special pricing on this unit.

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CLASSIFIEDS AT-402 airframe sandblasted, primed and painted. Comes with belly skin and Turtle deck. Also includes tail spring and tires. Includes tail but needs left elevator. $35,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 401 canopy $1200, 802 elevators $4500ea.,early 802 horizontals $2800ea., Agrinautics 4196-H-30 strainer $1200, Transland 59120 strainer new $1600. Call 870-897-4548

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AT-602 Wings, as removed from wind damaged 602, 3435 hrs remaining on spar caps, repairs being made, will be ready for annual season. $40,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 AT-502B Wings, as removed from 2005 AT-502B, Long Spars, 2660 hrs remaining on spar caps, $25,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 AT-502 sheet metal. Some new, some used, all airworthy. Mostly fwd. lower fuselage. $500 for all OBO. Will box and ship for materials and labor. Call 530-345-9919 Ayres Thrush ‘Hoerner’ wing tips.

Left and right, no damage. $500 for the pair. Call Gary at 530-345-9919 garyhendricksonn3n@gmail.com Blue anodized aluminum windshield washer replacement cap with handle. $65 Available online only at www. ambericandesigns.com Questions ambericandesignsllc@gmail.com Air Tractor Bolt In Step Extension - CNC cut anodized aluminum step extension that bolts into existing step for more footing and traction. $125 Available online only at www.ambericandesigns. com Questions - ambericandesignsllc@ gmail.com CNC cut anodized aluminum spray mirrors. $275 with mirror online only. $275 www.ambericandesigns.com Questions - ambericandesignsllc@ gmail.com Titanium Full Swivel Tail Wheel Now approved and available for S2R 660 Thrush - full swivel tailwheel with Titanium Tail Spring. Durable, long life span, lighter weight option for Thrush owners. Contact ann@ turbineconvesions.com for information and to reserve your production slot for this winter. www.turbineconversions. com 1960 Piper Comanche Wings Complete with Gear, Paint Fair, No Hail damage.

Also have fuselage. $9,000 Call Tanner J. Sotvik at DEVILS LAKE AERO SERVICE 701-520-0229 or 701-6624416

Super “B” Ag-Cat Wings, fresh paint, metalized, big fuel. $50,000 Call Bill Kingrey at TURBINE YELLOWJACKET PARTNERS LLC. 979-257-6695 Reinforced Thrush Leading Edges - Send your leading edges to us and we will reinforce them with durable custom extruded aluminum reinforcements. Available directly from Turbine Conversions,Ltd ann@ turbineconversions.com or contact our favorite Thrush dealer for more information..turbineconversions.com Ag Cat Factory Frames - (All Models) fixture per­fect, ready to install. All upgrades, hoppers, long fuel, hi-wings, struts/wires, all components, special hardware and dispersal equipment.

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Good paint. $10k each, $35k for the set. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785-899-2294 or visit us on the web at www.comproaviation.com Rebuilt 29” Thrush Landing Gear In Stock & We Can Repair / Rebuild yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com or visit our website at www.johnstonaircraft.com Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent.

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Hartzell Propeller for an AT-802 -67, HC-B5MP-3F/M11276NS, Approximately 100 hrs. Since New. Available the first part of November $65,000 Email inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#3424 Two Hartzell 3 Blade Props available. $5000 each Call Kent Croom at 229524-1134 AT-402/AT-502 3 Blade Propeller, new in box NOS. $39,900 FOB Ft. Pierce, FL. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@southeasternaircraft.com Hamilton Standard 12D-40-6167-12 Propeller. 102” diameter, FAA approved for R-1340. $5,000 also Hamilton Standard 2D-30-6167-12 100” diameter. $4,500 Call 530-345-9919 12D40-6101-12 Propeller, Overhauled with 8130 Form. For information Chester Roberts Supply Co. 903-429-6805 Hamilton Standard Propeller 23D40 with 6511-12S Blades Overhauled Completely includes 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Hamilton Standard 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533 blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 23D40 with New Blades 6511A-9 installed. Completely Overhauled Propeller. With 8130-3 form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 QUALITY Propellers For Sale 33D50-6601A18 OHC...... ..$29,000 23D40-6601A19 OHO.... ....$28,500 22D40-6533A12 OHO... .....$28,500 12D40-AG100-4S 375-SOH...$19,500 12D40-AG100-2 828-SOH....$17,500 2D30-AG100-2 OHC...... ...$23,000 Call AmAg, 870-886-2418/2489F frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Hartzell Prop HC-B3T10-3D, Blades T10282N +4, Prop Assy, Buckhead, Spinner, OSTMOH Prop. $28,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service at 229-725-4150

Seat Wanted AG Pilot looking for Seat, 7000hr AG Pilot looking for seat for 2022 season and beyond. Clean record. East of the Rockies only. 402-807-5020 or email IFlyag66@gmail.com Pilot looking for corn run. Experienced flying an Ag Truck, Ag Cat and Thrush round engine. Over 9,000 TT hrs., 5,000 in ag, 600 TT hrs. on twin engine turbine. Please call Donnie at 229-457-1769 or 229-424-5343

Ag Pilot seeking work with a reputable operation. 1093 TT, 779 Ag, 85 Turbine. Extensive background in agriculture. A&P mechanic with ag aircraft experience. Resume and references available. Please Email: AgFlyer40@gmail.com AG pilot (25+ years experience) seeks winter work in Jan/Feb/March and possibly April. A definite team player with excellent references. Looking for a professional operation with wellmaintained equipment. 8,800 hrs TT, 7,800 AG, most in AT-502. No accidents, no claims. Will consider other opportunities as well. Thank you for your consideration. Please email inquiries to 1spraypilot724@gmail.com or 386963-5717, Cell 386-854-0761.

Looking for long term seat in the US. I have an interesting combination of Aviation Engineering, Flight Training and Flight Experience, both Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing. Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Resume and references are attached. For more information email cerionidiego@gmail.com Pilot Looking For Heli Seat - Bell 212, UH, Rangers, 500s, 133, 137, 135 AG. OAS Cardable, Extensive experience with mosquito Vector control. 40 years of ag pilot experience. Call Andy at 850686-2020 South African pilot experienced on radial and turbine engines. Holder of South African commercial license, single & multi engine, IF and Ag ratings.

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