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The Texas Agricultural Aviation Association (TAAA) Board of Directors held its Spring meeting in Austin the first of March, aligning with the Texas Legislature’s biannual sessions at the Capitol. Board attendance was nearly perfect, and the meetings proved highly productive. TAAA extends its gratitude to President Mike Cobb and all...

Air Tractor recently published a new version of the AT-802 / AT-802A Owner’s Manual on February 24, 2025. The updated manual, dated December 12, 2024, introduces changes in inspection requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining the highest safety levels for operators. This article outlines these changes and...

Eggs are a staple in most kitchens, yet the array of labels and expiration dates can be confusing. From “cage-free” to “organic” to “best by” dates, it's hard to know what's meaningful and what's marketing. Adding to the egg mystery, if you’ve ever been to a hotel breakfast buffet and...

The National Agricultural Aviation Association and National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation’s boards and committees met last week in Montreal, Canada, holding meetings simultaneously with the annual convention of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association (CAAA). For decades, the CAAA has held their board meetings during NAAA’s annual convention. NAAA,...

We recently hosted our fifth annual educational seminar for Chem-Man. The event was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Jonesboro, Arkansas (home of our flagship location). The seminar has been a well-received course we have offered over the years as an opportunity for current customers and users to receive...

Each year, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) offers a range of valuable benefits designed to support operators and pilots throughout the season. These benefits are designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, and success of those in agricultural aviation and are made available to all those in the industry to...

But for a nail the shoe was lost. But for a shoe the horse was lost. But for a horse the rider was lost. But for a rider the battle was lost. But for a battle the kingdom was lost. All but for want of a horseshoe nail. This proverb,...

Mid-Continent Aircraft recently delivered two Thrush Aircraft. Jefferson County Mosquito Control District in Beaumont, Texas, purchased a new patriotic 510P2, and McGuire's Flying Service purchased a new 710. Bryan Farrar, Jerry Hinson, and Tye Carter of Jefferson County Mosquito Control District. McGuire's Flying Service with Heather Riggs and Chris Cobb.

Some of the southern operators have had the good fortune of warm weather work since the start of the year. Our friends up north are not so fortunate. But north or south, working or waiting, have you made your pre-season checklist? Your airplane might be tuned up and ready to go, but...

No, they are not fans of the fictitious supersoldiers in the movies — Rambo is their family name. But as we'll see, during the operation’s history, they displayed a resilience similar to that of movie warriors. Originally from the south Brazilian state of Paraná, Anselmo Rambo, the family patriarch, moved...