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Faced with the threat of the Zika virus, Miami decided to pull out the heavy artillery. This Wednesday, more than 25 square kilometers north of the city will be treated by aerial spraying of insecticides, announced the mayor of Miami-Dade County. In just one week, 15 Indigenous cases were detected...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Jan. 12 that it “will take the necessary steps to regulate lead pollution from aircrafts (sic).” Those steps begin with proposing an “endangerment finding” on leaded aviation gasoline and are expected to be finalized in 2023.   Among the statistics released in statements...

Growing up in the South, one becomes accustomed to the sounds, sights, and aerial acrobatics of low-flying planes and their daredevil pilots. Although, you’ll often witness spectators stopped roadside, witnessing a personal air show in awe. There is something American about watching a propeller cut through the early fall clouds...

Niels Andrews was born August 6, 1953, and died December 13, 2021, of Pneumonia brought on by Covid-19. In Prescott, AZ Survived by his partner Melissa Bassi, two brothers and a sister. Niels was a Professional Agricultural Aviator and owned Helicair in Salinas, CA for 20 years. He has sprayed...

Agriculture equipment manufacturers and AEM partners in the Washington D.C. ag community are gearing up to showcase how innovation enables sustainability in the heart of the nation’s capital. AEM’s Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall – set for Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22 – will take...

The top 10 myths about ag aviation are debunked and shareable with your friends! Less than 2% of the U.S. population is directly involved in agriculture. Thus, it's easy to believe myths and misconceptions in an area we are not familiar with. How many people have had the opportunity to talk with...

It’s been a long time coming, and after many requests, we’re finally releasing our new Service Life online software. I’m so excited it’s finally ready to release! (Version 1) Service Life is a software program that helps report the calculations of cycles remaining on engines and reports airframe parts' life....

Holidays, hunting, family and fun! It is that time of year for North America Ag Aviation. For many, the airplanes are scheduled for an annual inspection or put to bed until next season. For some operators, the season continues well into the upcoming months. For those who are done for...

It is estimated that 75% of fixed-wing agricultural flying accidents occur in the return to target maneuver (RTT). Pilots often do this turn aggressively. Application efficiency can be attained, but the bottom line is, these turns are exciting. Who amongst us doesn’t enjoy doing lazy eights just for fun? So...

“Attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:2-3). The book that God uses to do His work is the Bible. He uses the...