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The stability of Air Tractor in flight is unmatched as seen in this experimental run.
“ Here I am flying an experimental run with fungicide in Wellington, South Africa. The idea is to have a forward-moving chemical mist that will impinge on the wheat, as the target area becomes the ear of the wheat. Just have a look at the stable platform Air Tractor provides for me during flight! “
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Another successful day on the job with Air Tractor!
''When it comes to aerial application in Africa, there is none better than Air Tractor. We have been flying them for years and will continue to do so for years to come. No other aircraft can unlock such potential in your area, only Air Tractor. I have flown them all and Air Tractors gave me the advantage! So call or visit us and find the right advice,encouragement and support to unlock your potential!"-
Lourens Kritzinger, 34 years of agricultural flying and business experience.
A BIG MILESTONE FOR THE AT-802A
AT-802A S/N 0500 Air Tractor's popular single-seat 800-gallon capacity 802 series aircraft reached another milestone February 19th. On this unseasonably warm and sunny Tuesday, S/N 802A-0500 rolled off the Plant 2A assembly line for final inspections and its test flight. The proud owner of the 500th AT-802A is Drew Spidahl, owner of Ag-Tech Air, LLC in Lena, Illinois. Air Tractor dealer Harley Curless of Farm Air, Inc.placed the order and completed the sale in mid February. This marks the 500th aircraft produced in the 802 series for ag and firefighting work.
Drew is co-owner with his father, Kay Spidahl of Highland Chemical Inc, an independently owned chemical and fertilizer dealer based in Stockton Illinois. The company has served farmers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa for over 30 years. Ag-Tech Air LLC is a subsidiary of Highland Chemical Inc providing aerial application for its 5 retail chemical and fertilizer plants (Ag-Tech of Stockton, Ag-Tech of Shannon, Ag-Tech of Mt. Carroll, Chadwick Oil & Ag Services, and Fulton Fertilizer). The new AT-802 will join another AT-802 at Ag-Tech Air. "We purchased these two Air Tractor 802s for their efficiency," Drew says. "From what I saw of their performance last year, I can say they're quite impressive; they are good, reliable machines."
This season Drew anticipates that both AT-802s will stay busy. He expects an even stronger comeback from last year's drought and reduced corn and soybean yields. "We were fortunate last year. We had a 140% increase in acres treated over 2011. This year, commodity prices remain fairly strong and we are forecasting a 200% increase over 2012. Even with last year's drought, it appears that farmers are still in a good position to make strong investments into their crops this year. Many of them had crop insurance and they're preparing for another big season. It is our job as a retailer and custom aerial applicator to get growers more bushels. Outstanding service and custom application has always been the main pillar of our organization and Air Tractor's 802 helps us deliver that to our growers!"
As soon as weather conditions permit, Harley Curless will come down to Air Tractor's manufacturing plant in Olney Texas to pick up the airplane for its 790-mile return flight to Lena.
Production of the largest aircraft in Air Tractor's product line began in 1991, with two models of the 802 Series: the AT-802 for high production agricultural spraying and the AT-802F, designed as a single engine air tanker for aerial firefighting.
The AT-802 has become one of Air Tractor's top selling aircraft, thanks to its 800 gallon capacity and high production capabilities. Sales of the AT-802A have grown steadily during the past 10 years, with 32 of the 802 series aircraft delivered in 2012.
Drew is co-owner with his father, Kay Spidahl of Highland Chemical Inc, an independently owned chemical and fertilizer dealer based in Stockton Illinois. The company has served farmers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa for over 30 years. Ag-Tech Air LLC is a subsidiary of Highland Chemical Inc providing aerial application for its 5 retail chemical and fertilizer plants (Ag-Tech of Stockton, Ag-Tech of Shannon, Ag-Tech of Mt. Carroll, Chadwick Oil & Ag Services, and Fulton Fertilizer). The new AT-802 will join another AT-802 at Ag-Tech Air. "We purchased these two Air Tractor 802s for their efficiency," Drew says. "From what I saw of their performance last year, I can say they're quite impressive; they are good, reliable machines."
This season Drew anticipates that both AT-802s will stay busy. He expects an even stronger comeback from last year's drought and reduced corn and soybean yields. "We were fortunate last year. We had a 140% increase in acres treated over 2011. This year, commodity prices remain fairly strong and we are forecasting a 200% increase over 2012. Even with last year's drought, it appears that farmers are still in a good position to make strong investments into their crops this year. Many of them had crop insurance and they're preparing for another big season. It is our job as a retailer and custom aerial applicator to get growers more bushels. Outstanding service and custom application has always been the main pillar of our organization and Air Tractor's 802 helps us deliver that to our growers!"
As soon as weather conditions permit, Harley Curless will come down to Air Tractor's manufacturing plant in Olney Texas to pick up the airplane for its 790-mile return flight to Lena.
Production of the largest aircraft in Air Tractor's product line began in 1991, with two models of the 802 Series: the AT-802 for high production agricultural spraying and the AT-802F, designed as a single engine air tanker for aerial firefighting.
The AT-802 has become one of Air Tractor's top selling aircraft, thanks to its 800 gallon capacity and high production capabilities. Sales of the AT-802A have grown steadily during the past 10 years, with 32 of the 802 series aircraft delivered in 2012.
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