See the details here.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with two high time Ag pilots after completing their first season in a Thrush 510. Part One - "The Aircraft to Be In" Rob Adams shares his perspectives on: Factory simulator / training The cockpit Take-off and landing ease The stick forcesThe flying stability The gearFatigue factorsThe aircraft profile Part Two - " I Love It…
The Switchback is designated as a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) aircraft. Thanks to its size, speed and maneuverability, it has the ability to deliver 500 gallons of water, retardant or fire suppressant with high accuracy – all while operating in tight environments. Read the full press release here.
Frequency change effective December, 2018. Stay tuned for more details!
Please note that our runway numbers have been updated!
In a recent NAAA newsletter, a notice of an ag pilot death in Oklahoma details that the pilot hit wires after finishing a field a heading for the next. He hit the 410 foot tower about 20-25 feet from the top. The newsletter states: "This accident reminds pilots to remaining vigilant outside the aircraft at all times. Although the exact reason for hitting the tower may never…
#17 has gone and found its new home in Alberta! Congratulations Doug Larson of Bravo Aerial in Irma Alberta. You got yourself a real black beauty!!
#15 of Thrush Nation made it's way home last week. Congratulations College Farm on this beautiful bird! Fly safe!
It's been a couple weeks since the Pilots, Planes & Prep 2018 event and we wanted to do a small review on the week. For those of you who weren't able to attend, and also for those of you to reminisce on the time you spent at YAS that week. Please take a look at our newsletter! Once again, thank you to all who contributed in one way or another!