Colorado Association in support of Agricultural Aviation Pilots. Helping them build healthy businesses and continuing to support responsible agriculture.
On Aug. 3, 1921, Lt. John A. Macready flew from McCook Field to the nearby catalpa grove in Troy, Ohio to conduct the first crop dusting test flight spawning the birth of the agricultural aviation industry.
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Photo Contest Winner: Steve Toth
Happy 100th birthday to aerial application! The first aerial application was made on August 3, 1921, when Lt. John A. Macready flew a Curtiss JN-6 from McCook Field in Ohio to a nearby catalpa tree grove. Join us at 11 a.m. ET today for the celebration. (https://t.co/lFy7gnWBKz)
Happy Earth Day! For 100 years, aerial applicators have been caring for Mother Earth. By treating crops and forests from above. Aerial applicators take environmental professionalism seriously and it shows. Every day is Earth Day to them.
Thanks to @epaawheeler for supporting requirements for a clear and unbiased cost-benefit analysis of any future EPA rule! Thanks as well to @uschamberaction for leadership on this issue.
NAAA appreciates all donations to the Live and Silent Auctions for the 2020 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo, this Dec. 7-10 in Savannah. Thank you to Pratt & Whitney Canada for its donation of a new PT6A-34AG engine. View more at https://t.co/COLUpCx6oN.
🔥FINAL Update on #PoevilleFire: 30% contained holding at 3,000 acres. Cause is under investigation. Effective at 8pm tonight, further media inquiries (not public) can be referred to NV Interagency Type 3 Team at 775.455.5316. @HumboldtToiyabe@washoecounty@CityofReno
See popular farmer/humorist/writer Damian Mason's Podcast titled "Agricultural Aviation-More Than Mere Cropdusting," https://t.co/b2kqxyjZoe. NAAA spoke on the importance of aerial application to crop production, forestry protection, fire prevention and public health protection.
Due to COVID-19, PPE supplies are in great demand. Be sure you operation has adequate PPE for the upcoming growing season via @farmdaily https://t.co/eOUrvn1m8X
The date for ADS-B compliance has passed—we take a look at the new advisory circular outlining the guidelines for flight both inside and outside airspace where its use is required.https://t.co/oZ3g1Rr1ZH #ADSB#FAA#pilots#flying
The 2019 #AgAviationExpo kicks off tomorrow! Badge pick up and onsite registration starts today from Noon-6 p.m. at Rosen Shingle Creek in the Gatlin Ballroom Foyer. Excited to see everyone in Orlando!
Just four days left until the country’s biggest aerial application event- featuring over 150 exhibitors, dozens of education sessions and invaluable networking events! See the full schedule for the 2019 #AgAviationExpo here: https://t.co/YE86lbDDX8
Be sure to bring your checkbook to the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo! This custom Air Tractor Club Car will go to the highest bidder at the NAAA Live Auction Tuesday night. We'll see you in Orlando!
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