Safety – An Annual Commitment
A typical response I get from onlookers who have watched an ag aircraft at work is: "It looks really exciting!" to which I reply that you don't ever want it to get ...
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The Enemy Is…
Some things rob your engine of performance. Dirty air, dirty fuel, and air leaks can all limit your engine’s potential. Not all the enemies of the engine are performance robbers. ...
Santa Vitória Aviação Agrícola: Growth Through Effective Management
by Ernesto Franzen Santa Vitória Aviação Agrícola started like most operations do: with two friends who partnered up, bought an ag plane, and started working hard. In this case, Enio ...
Hitting Home Runs With First Responder Training Courses
by Jim Tise, as seen in March/April FAA Safety Briefing The FAA is reaching out to communities small and large across the United States to train their EMTs, firefighters, and ...
Aerial Firefighting Organizations Team to Launch United Aerial Firefighters Association
Leading aerial firefighting operators have joined together to form the first industry association dedicated to serving and fostering safety and standardization in the aerial firefighting community. The United Aerial Firefighters ...
Increased Pilot Safety Focus of New Lightbar
TracMap’s new Internal Lightbar increases pilot safety by incorporating hazard warnings and angle of intercept display. Mosgiel, Otago. 11 April, 2023 In response to feedback from pilots, TracMap has introduced ...
NAAA Cautions Hobbyist & Professional Drone Operators Not to Interfere with Low-Altitude Manned Agricultural Aircraft This Growing Season
ALEXANDRIA, VA – April 4, 2023 – As the nation enters the upcoming growing season, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is asking all unmanned aircraft (UA) operators to be ...
Texas Agricultural Aviation Association Board Meets With State Legislators
The Texas Agricultural Aviation Association (TAAA) Board of Directors held its Spring meeting in Austin the first of March, aligning...
Read moreNew Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for AT-802 / AT-802A
Air Tractor recently published a new version of the AT-802 / AT-802A Owner’s Manual on February 24, 2025. The updated...
Read moreNAAA and NAAREF Boards Accomplish Necessary Work at Meetings with Northern Canadian Neighbors
The National Agricultural Aviation Association and National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation’s boards and committees met last week in...
Read moreSpreading the Facts – Eggs are Good Past their EGGSpirarion date, and other Egg Myths
Eggs are a staple in most kitchens, yet the array of labels and expiration dates can be confusing. From “cage-free”...
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