A new AME but a familiar face to our customers - Andrew (Breezy) successfully completed his last Transport exam qualifying him for his Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's License! We are so happy for him. We're there to Keep You in the Air.
And we don't brag enough about what we do! Thrush Aircraft's Feed the World campaign is about telling this story and building awareness and appreciation for what ag pilots and their aircraft do to bring more food to the tables, every day. As part of the campaign Thrush has made these stickers for you to help spread the word. If you need more stickers - to put on every truck you…
This is an excellent video done by the Agricultural Aerial Association of Australia. In a short 3.5 minutes this video provides some excellent safety tips and refreshers on avoiding wires. Click here for the link.
Here is the link to the brochure prepared by the National Agricultural Aviation Association on combatting fatigue.
The abundant moisture this year means Spray16 will be busy! To keep you in the air we will be posting tips on the type of in-season checks to do and some safety reminders as well. Check our Maintenance Tips page often for new posts.
Tim Sander, Technical Manager with Micronair, spent some time with us at Yorkton Aircraft. We flew aircraft with rotaries over the cards to characterize their droplet spectrum. We also interviewed Tim about Atomizer fundamentals. In this video Tim passes along his years of experience and knowledge on atomization.
Yes, you read right. The Silicon Carbide seals we have been recommending over the years for Agrinautic and Transland pumps are proving to be very effective. Check out our latest find from a pump overhaul we did in March 2016.
Exchange rate volatility has been wild this fall/winter. We have options available for you to finance in USD to help minimize this risk. Call Cheryl about these details!
On Thursday February 18, at the CAAA Conference Kevin Pahl was our "experienced" pilot presenter to the "Newcomers to the Ag Air Industry". Kevin's presentation was methodical and very personal. Talking about pressure within the cockpit - operator imposed AND self imposed -and telling the story about how so much is in control but how one little thing out of…
Sounds fantastic! These can take you there.
