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Have you noticed the surprising number of ag pilots receiving the FAA's Master Pilot award? It seems like an inordinate number just recently received this award, including my "old" friend Mark Gary of Mississippi. There have been several others in the last couple of months. It is almost as if...

For years, the vegan community has been a minority group of passionate individuals as vocal proponents of animal rights. And as with everything in life, it's important to kindly respect people's choices regarding decisions, beliefs, and passions. If someone chooses not to eat meat, that's fine for them if that's...

As the campaign season gains momentum, a fresh contender has stepped into the race for Minnesota House District 09A. Boone Carlson has officially announced his candidacy, vying for the Republican nomination against the incumbent, Minnesota State Rep. Jeff Backer, R-Browns Valley. Hailing from Grant County, Minnesota, Carlson resides on a...

The FAA has issued an emergency Advisory Directive (AD). They are following the lead of Transport Canada and EASA (Transport Canada Emergency AD CF-2024-05). Pratt and Whitney Canada have also issued a corresponding category 1 service bulletin (A14574). To highlight what this means regarding importance, Pratt & Whitney Canada has...

DATE: February 16, 2024 AD #: 2024-04-51 Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-04-51 is sent to owners and operators of Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Model PT6A-64, PT6A-66, PT6A-66A, PT6A-66B, PT6A-66D, PT6A-67, PT6A-67A, PT6A-67AF, PT6A-67AG, PT6A-67B, PT6A-67D, PT6A-67F, PT6A-67P, PT6A-67R, PT6A-67RM, PT6A-67T, PT6A-68, PT6A-68D, PT6E-67XP, and PT6E-66XT engines. Background This emergency...

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brannen Family Funeral Services Glennville Chapel on Feb. 14, 2024. Charles Crisp Foster III, known to his friends and loved ones as Charlie, passed away on February 13, 2024, at his residence at the age of 86. He was born on June 16, 1937, in Rome,...

The Florida Keys are a dream travel destination for many. Part of keeping the island paradise that stretches over one hundred miles at the top of the tourist destination list in Florida is holding one of the most annoying distractions of any vacation at a minimum - the mosquitos. That...

The National Agricultural Aviation Association is pleased to announce its 2024 officer team, led by NAAA President Ray Newcomb. Serving alongside Newcomb are Vice President Glenn Holloway, Secretary Joel Meyer and Treasurer Matt Woolard.   President Ray Newcomb (New Hampshire) 2024 NAAA President Ray Newcomb owns JBI Helicopter Services in...

It is a humbling experience to hear the praises of how well Chem-Man has helped the operators who use it. Everyone at Chem-Man finds doing what we do to be so rewarding because of the positive impact Chem-Man has on the operators who implement our product into their spray programs....

Former Delta Boeing 767 captain and aviation historian, James John Hoogerwerf, has authored a book titled "Speed, Safety, and Comfort: The Origins of Delta Air Lines." In this book, Hoogerwerf delves into the evolution and expansion of Delta Air Lines. The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) provided Hoogerwerf with photos...