The Latest Global Ag Aviation News for Graham June 2022 | Issue 2

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Fly'n Dutchman Takes to the Air | AgAir Update

In 2008 Chad Vanderbyl started Fly'n Dutchman Ag Ltd. out of Melfort, Saskatchewan, providing aerial application services for agricultural and forestry needs. The company name is both a tribute to his Dutch ancestry and a reference to the fabled Flying Dutchman ship of naval lore. For Chad, ...

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Thrush Aircraft Announces Certification of New Aircraft Model and Corresponding Production Expansion | AgAir Update

ALBANY, Georgia, June 9, 2022 - Thrush Aircraft, LLC, a leading aerial application aircraft manufacturing company, recently announced it has launched four certification programs for two engine and airframe configurations. These programs will combine their best 500- gallon airframe with additiona ...

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Flying C Ranch: A Profile of Determination and Conservation | North Texas eNews

via NorthTexas eNews Whether from a bird's eye view high up in the blue skies of Texas or with feet planted firmly on the ground, Carla Payne is no stranger to taking care of the land she loves and the cattle that rely on that land-and on Payne for that matter.

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The Pilot is the Hero | cottonfarming.com

via cottonfarming.com Coming from a family of pilots, I was again struck by the power of aviation when I read that a single aircraft flown by a pilot can spray thousands of acres in a day. Still, some might say, "So what?" Our farmers and ranchers don't think "so what" when they're faced with we ...

Fuel Surcharges | AgAir Update

Throughout the last 30 years of supporting our Chem-Man software, I've seen the price of gas rise and fall. Of course, when it comes to the billing side of things, we get many calls on whether to charge a fuel surcharge and how to do it.

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REMINDER: Apply for NAAA's 2022 'Ag Wings of Tomorrow' Scholarship by Aug. 31, 2022 | AgAir Update

How does $5,000 sound to help someone pursue their dream of becoming a professional ag pilot? Thanks to the generous support of BASF and Thrush Aircraft, $20,000 in aid is available through the 2022 NAAA "Ag Wings of Tomorrow" Scholarship Program to assist four aspiring ag pilots in their journe ...

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Read the Latest Issue from AgAir Update's Sister Publication, AerialFire Magazine

When looking at examples of interagency cooperation, Charlotte County, Florida, has a standard that would make many others jealous. As an aviation unit, Charlotte County's mission profile is more significant than many more prominent agencies with more aircraft. Yet, somehow, between the cou ...

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Agriculture's Air Force: 100 Years of Aerial Application

268 pages • 5 eras • 10 decades • 34 Spotlight pieces One heck of a story! Thirty-five years after the first great historical account of the industry—Mabry Anderson’s Low & Slow: An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation—comes a new, updated account of aerial application’s history from the National Agricultural Aviation Association: Agriculture’s Air Force: 100 Years of Aerial Application.

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Graham, Here are the Latest AgAv Classifieds from AgAir Update

See the full listings at classifieds.agairupdate.com

Mr. Larry Ebert Estate Auction - ONLINE BIDDING CLOSES TOMORROW!

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:56:23 -0400

Mr. Larry Ebert Estate Auction (ONLINE BIDDING ONLY). Bidding will begin closing on these 2 600 A model Ag-Cats Thursday, June 9, 2022 beginning at 6:00 pm CST. In order to bid you will need to regist[...]

Looking to Hire A&P IA

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:15:48 -0400

Looking to Hire A&P IA - $90,000 We are looking to hire an A&P IA with five years of experience or more to be our lead mechanic. Candidates must have a valid and active A&P IA certificate, strong orga[...]

Pilot Wanted for Australian Summer Season

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 22:06:02 -0400

Aircair Aviation is looking for one or more pilots to join our team for the Australian summer season, October thru April. A great opportunity to experience working overseas in a team environment. Requ[...]

PT6A-34 PCE-RB0139

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:41:04 -0400

PT6A-34 PCE-RB0139, TSN 2394.9, FSN 2628, SCN 264.4 For pricing call Paul at 305-825-2001 or email preeves@jsamiami.com[...]

Transland Swathmaster Spreader

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:06:05 -0400

Transland Swathmaster Spreader, 24 foot wide, ferry time only. $20,000 Call Chuck at 806-778-1418[...]

2014 AT-402B, N305LA - Price Reduced!

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:32:30 -0400

2014 AT-402B, N305LA, PT6A-34AG, TTAF 2430, TTE 26,331.5, ETSOH 6,437.5, Time since light OH by Covington 2377, SATLOC GPS w/flow control, Reabe hopper gauge, Lane electric brake and fan, Smoker. Pric[...]

1976 Ag Cat G164-B

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:55:01 -0400

1976 Ag Cat G164-B, TTAF - 8090, TSOH - 143 / Tulsa 1340, Prop - 660, 120 gallon fuel / bottom load, 330 gallon hopper, SATLOC Bantam G4, Crop Hawk, Air Conditioning, Right boom shutoff, Brand New tir[...]

1993 Thrush S2R-T34

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:14:52 -0400

1993 Thrush S2R-T34, N927BT, Current Hobbs: 6552.6, Current Total time: 13494.9, Wing lower spar caps replaced at 12,878.1, Engine: PT6A-T34, Time since overhaul: 6373.9, Engine Total Time: 23524.6. $[...]

2004 AT-802A - Price reduced!

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:14:42 -0400

2004 AT-802A, N419FF, Current total time 4518.4, Current annual inspection completed 2-25-2021, Engine: PT6A-67AG, Engine total time: 5434.1, 1800 hours since engine overhaul, 10 hours since hot secti[...]

1977 Turbine Thrush

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:46:32 -0400

1977 Turbine Thrush, TPE-331-6, 400-gallon hopper, 3383.0 TSOH. $300,000 OBO Call Miguel at 915-283-8207 or email miguellozano815@icloud.com[...]

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