Now this was perhaps the most educational and informative, and entertaining, ag-flying video I've ever seen. The best part? - you telling us that you were too tired to try to video anything. That, we can respect and admire. Keep 'em coming (when you can...) I used to watch my uncle fly ag every summer back in the 70s. But I went another route - airlines.
Good job narrating your activities and viewpoint. My father flew Agwagons in the '70s in NZ which is all hill country so it's very new for me to see people spraying / cropdusting over flat land.
Wow does 7:50 bring back memories, I was probably about 7 and a 502 or something like that(I can’t remember) flew over doing the RXACT thing you just did and that’s what sparked my AG aviation love
Great video with good advice in it! I hate that there won’t be anymore videos till spring time, but really looking forward to your time in a turbine!! See you again in the spring. Stay safe!
One thing about going to an air tractor those things go alot faster and turn on a dime and what I've heard alot more forgiving than the plane you were flying in the video
My rule of thumb for the ‘correct’ patern of turn is exiting the current pass and turning out upto a lateral distance of 300 meters to the next pass and completing the lineup at the following pass. (Flying the S2R Turbo Thrush)
Hey there! Thanks for all of your videos! I have a 1/6th scale model AgTruck which I'm adding detail to. Would you be able to show detail of the harness, the buckle etc? It would be greatly appreciated!
I did use them on a couple occasions and they didn't seem to make a difference. I was told by other cessna pilots that they never used flaps and agree with them. Although flaps increase lift they also increase drag and in a loaded cessna I don't think the lift out weighs the drag. In an airtractor you use flaps to turn because they go so fast. Your turn radius at 140mph is higher than turn radius at 120mph so using the flaps in a lazy eight turn helps bring it around faster. In a cessna you don't have all that extra energy. Its like every piston airplane, overweight and underpowered.
Hi, went to ag flying school but ended up flying freight. Then I taught for a while. I'm looking to get back into ag flying. I keep hearing about a pilot shortage. Do you have a feeling for the need for ag pilots in the industry for the summer 2020?
There are plenty of jobs out there but most people are looking for a guy with 1000hrs of ag and turbine time. It’s tough to get started right now because insurance for a new pilot is expensive but if you find the right operator they might get you going.
Terry Harris I guess the focus has changed since then. Most people I think focus on learning how to turn safe first then how to turn quicker. there's a feast video on UA-cam called Turn Safe it explains things better than I can.
@@valleyagpilot1283 Recognizing one's (current) limits and having the maturity and intelligence to adhere to those limits, is a recipe for a long and happy life. There are Old pilots and there are Bold pilots ...etc.
I was so tired I miss spoke. I sprayed 1200 acres of beans the day before which was my longest day of the year. The day before that I did 900 acres of beets so for me that was a lot
Now this was perhaps the most educational and informative, and entertaining, ag-flying video I've ever seen. The best part? - you telling us that you were too tired to try to video anything. That, we can respect and admire. Keep 'em coming (when you can...) I used to watch my uncle fly ag every summer back in the 70s. But I went another route - airlines.
Thanks appreciate it!
Good job narrating your activities and viewpoint. My father flew Agwagons in the '70s in NZ which is all hill country so it's very new for me to see people spraying / cropdusting over flat land.
Thank you for sharing & staying realistic & safe about sleep, Brother! Great stuff!
You sure do put out some awesome videos! I hope the transition goes smooth for you! See you in the spring!
Wow does 7:50 bring back memories, I was probably about 7 and a 502 or something like that(I can’t remember) flew over doing the RXACT thing you just did and that’s what sparked my AG aviation love
I love these videos! I'm going to work as ground crew at a operation this summer and these videos are very entertaining and educational for me.
Andy Gjerswold no I’m wanting to eventually become an Ag pilot
Great video with good advice in it! I hate that there won’t be anymore videos till spring time, but really looking forward to your time in a turbine!! See you again in the spring. Stay safe!
Sure will be a long wait, but I bet it’s worth it!
Hey... that's dustycrophopper.
What a great flight 😁👍
I'm impressed. Crazy job.
i just found your channel and i am really into it, great job! cant wait to watch the rest of the videos
Nice work man!
I had a Pawnee 😍 loved doing back and forth
I remember Cessna ag planes in the 1970s. I didn’t know any were still in use.
One thing about going to an air tractor those things go alot faster and turn on a dime and what I've heard alot more forgiving than the plane you were flying in the video
I really appreciate this channel.. I want to fly ag planes some day
My rule of thumb for the ‘correct’ patern of turn is exiting the current pass and turning out upto a lateral distance of 300 meters to the next pass and completing the lineup at the following pass. (Flying the S2R Turbo Thrush)
Hey man, nice job. That's a great video.
Hey there! Thanks for all of your videos! I have a 1/6th scale model AgTruck which I'm adding detail to. Would you be able to show detail of the harness, the buckle etc? It would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for explaining your work as it relates to flying. Stay safe and God bless. 👍
This is so cool
Is there any advice to you have for someone who wants to get into the industry?
I ve just suscribe your channel i'll be waiting for more videos like this , thanks for sharing
Man these are awesome any advice on looking for your first seat?
Did you use flaps in the turns in a 188? If not would you think that it would’ve made a difference
I did use them on a couple occasions and they didn't seem to make a difference. I was told by other cessna pilots that they never used flaps and agree with them. Although flaps increase lift they also increase drag and in a loaded cessna I don't think the lift out weighs the drag. In an airtractor you use flaps to turn because they go so fast. Your turn radius at 140mph is higher than turn radius at 120mph so using the flaps in a lazy eight turn helps bring it around faster. In a cessna you don't have all that extra energy. Its like every piston airplane, overweight and underpowered.
@@valleyagpilot1283 thanks man looking to get my initial training in a ag truck next month then hop into a 400. Looking for all the advice I can get
On this youtube, I asked an Ag pilot if he gets tired and he declined. Wonder why there are often contrary experiences for the same job.
i have always wanted to do this. I have my private license and want to do it before I die. whats the best way to start?
Awesome content, thank you
How many hours do you need to be considered for these jobs and are you instrument rated?
Good job
Nice video man
Voice over is fine. Why put added pressure on yourself trying to commentate live…
Great video.
Hi, went to ag flying school but ended up flying freight. Then I taught for a while. I'm looking to get back into ag flying. I keep hearing about a pilot shortage. Do you have a feeling for the need for ag pilots in the industry for the summer 2020?
There are plenty of jobs out there but most people are looking for a guy with 1000hrs of ag and turbine time. It’s tough to get started right now because insurance for a new pilot is expensive but if you find the right operator they might get you going.
yo *stall warning* = good pilot
i got a commerical in 85 back then the older pilots told me has long has you turned in 30 seconds you were fine you was doing that in every turn
Terry Harris I guess the focus has changed since then. Most people I think focus on learning how to turn safe first then how to turn quicker. there's a feast video on UA-cam called Turn Safe it explains things better than I can.
@@valleyagpilot1283nothing has changed no one starts out turning in 30 seconds that comes with time and practice
@@valleyagpilot1283 no no i didnt mean starting out i was talking about with plenty of time when u got comfortable in aircraft
Did you mix for a season before getting in a seat?
Yep I loaded for two years
"Exhausted" last year, I flew 730 hours. This year more 400 hours and, there are still 90 days until the end of the cotton season.
Well it was my first year so I wouldn’t say I’ve built a lot of stamina yet for running all day
@@valleyagpilot1283 Recognizing one's (current) limits and having the maturity and intelligence to adhere to those limits, is a recipe for a long and happy life. There are Old pilots and there are Bold pilots ...etc.
Did you get video this season?
I recorded 4 I just haven’t had any time to edit. Expect them late fall
Valley Ag Pilot great! Looking forward to how the season went using a turbine.
How many hours did you need to get a job Spraying
Logan Pinasco I had 275hrs total time and 75 hours of tailwheel time. But there's a little more to getting a seat than just time
I'm flying a 188 Ag Husky
@@valleyagpilot1283 yes it is actually My first season
Who do you fly for ?
nick Adam Agrimax
We fly 988 acres a day, how is 1200 alot
I was so tired I miss spoke. I sprayed 1200 acres of beans the day before which was my longest day of the year. The day before that I did 900 acres of beets so for me that was a lot
@@valleyagpilot1283 ahh i see haha, where is it that you applicate, im situated in South Africa