Tag: Bill Lavender

Editors Note: In tribute to our cover story this month, which takes Rowland Dusters into their 4th Generation, and in memory of Ben Rowland, our 20 years ago column is ...

PERRY, GA — Two ag-plane evaluation flights back-to-back, what a lucky pilot I am! Earlier this year, in January, I flew the Thrush 550 powered by a PT6A-60 engine. It ...

Most ag plots in the northern hemisphere are entering a time of increased fatigue. Some have already entered this phase, but still many are just starting. I know that everyone ...

As you may know, Air Tractor is celebrating its 50th year manufacturing agricultural aircraft. That is an impressive milestone for any company. It seems like an unusual influx of 50-year ...

I have been monitoring the continued push by drone-affiliated companies to enter the ag aviation marketplace. Having been in ag aviation for over 50 years, I feel there are some ...

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 ...

One of the more difficult tasks a business owner has to face is increasing prices, typically for the same services and products as before the increase. I have never met ...

AgAir Update Founder Bill Lavender was nominated Thursday, August 10th, 2024, as one of ten candidates put forward to be inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. Each candidate ...

As time passes by, one begins to realize the impact of aging. Several years ago, when it was not as important as today, I noted that there would be a ...

I am often reminded of my age, especially since I am about to enter into my seventh decade. There are many reasons to be somewhat dismayed at approaching 70 this ...