Tag: sept2023

Canada's aerial application industry is relatively small compared to the United States. There are an estimated 275 ag planes (this does not include firefighting aircraft) and approximately 5% arable land. ...

Single Point Fueling was brought to the Ag Aviation industry in October 2000 when Turbine Conversions, Ltd received STC SA001323CH. The TCL "AKA Hatfield" Single Point Fueling was approved for ...

How do I start this editorial without seemingly being self-serving? I’ll take a chance and simply go for it. By now, most know that 50 years ago, on August 15, ...

By Dr. Susan Northrup, FAA Federal Air Surgeon Mental health is a topic that seems to be on everyone’s mind (pun intended) and, therefore timely. I want to update you ...

As autumn approaches, the National Agricultural Aviation Association extends a warm invitation to all their esteemed members and partners to join them for the Fall 2023 NAAA & NAAREF Board ...

By Kreisha Ballantyne, reprinted from Flight Safety Australia: CASA's flagship aviation safety magazine   image: Adobe stock (modified) | Rafael Ben-Ari Wire strike rarely offers second chances, which means knowledge, planning ...

It takes a lot to impress veteran ag pilot Lary Graf, but the innovative technology of the CapstanAG™ SwathPRO spray system may have just done that. “They've solved my problems ...

Surprisingly enough, successful ag flying is not so much dependent upon precise aircraft handling, although that is a huge priority. Instead, it is in making safe and effective decisions in ...