The FAA has certified the Garmin GFC 600 digital autopilot for the Air Tractor AT-802 series. The autopilot offers enhanced flight control, safety-enhancing features, and improved efficiency, making demanding long-distance missions and aerial firefighting operations easier for pilots.
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Air Tractor Acquires Thrush Aircraft
Air Tractor combines Leland Snow’s original companies under one roof.
Aerial Firefighting: 800 Gallons At A Time
The Fire Boss is aviation’s ultimate hybrid: An Air Tractor AT-802 turned elite firefighter. Discover the high-stakes world of water scooping, the veteran pilots behind the stick, and how this niche fleet dominates global wildfires.
Air Tractor Releases Schedule for Maintenance Courses
The Maintenance Familiarization Courses are open to anyone seeking to enhance their technical knowledge and maintenance skills, company officials said, noting customers who recently purchased an Air Tractor aircraft are eligible to receive two training courses at no cost.
Pictures of the Day: Fire Boss
David Dow submitted these photos and a note: “These folks are conducting training flights at Heber Springs Municipal Airport (KHBZ) in Arkansas. Fire Boss aircraft are used for fighting fires. They scoop up water in the floats from a nearby lake or river. In this case, they are operating out of Greers Ferry Lake, just north of Little Rock. These aircraft have a useful load of almost 7,000 pounds. They are very big!”
800 and counting…
Air Tractor hits a major milestone.
Air Tractor appoints new dealer for Canada
OLNEY, Texas — Air Tractor has added a new dealership for Canada. Portage Aircraft Specialties, located in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, has been named the authorized dealer for Air Tractor aircraft sales, repairs, maintenance and parts in Canada. Queen Bee Air Specialties President Chip Kemper, the Air Tractor dealer for the Northwest United States and […]
Picture of the day: West Texas hospitality
Jay Carpenter, secretary and past president of the Texas Aviation Association, sent in this photo, with a brief note: “While in a foreign territory, the RV-7 ‘Odette’ finds shelter from the storm thanks to a local Air Tractor pilot at Dimmitt Municipal Airport (T55). West Texas hospitality at its best!”
STC approved for night vision Air Tractor
BEDFORD, Texas — REBTECH has received an STC for a night vision compatible conversion of the Air Tractor AT-502, 502A, 502B and AT-504 agricultural spray aircraft. The aircraft is owned by Dean Heimermann, owner of Countryside Aviation in Chilton, Wisconsin. “As a company we are always looking to provide our fleet with the latest features, so […]