BTS Office and Ground Work of a Spray Operation

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Here's a little glimpse inside of Cally's job with the company that we work for. Not super exciting but an efficient ground crew can make a big difference at the end of the day!
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[@nelsondiaz-lara6315]

I think that Cally is a Trooper, a true valauble asset for the operation. My deepest admiration for women like her and also for the finnest channel in the AG Field. Your guys are amazing ! keep on it and have a dozen kids to full fill all your dreams!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Nelson! Glad you enjoy it.

[@blancolirio]

Thanks Kally! Very important office! Juan.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

blancolirio Thanks for watching Juan!

[@RiDankulous]

It was a pleasure hearing you speak about the business end of it and the ground operation.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@BobbyChastain]

“Not as interesting...” IDK. This video kept me going to the end. I just love all things Ag aviation. I definitely have so much respect for what’s going on in your brain now. Thanks so much for the awesome vid. You’re like the aircraft carrier ground crew. Sweet.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Bobby.

[@mrdrivebytrucker]

You two are such a great team. Thanks for another insightful video.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

We do enjoy working together (most of the time 🤗).

[@davidrobins4025]

You gave us a very clear description of the "ground" job you do. Very efficient. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks David!

[@blakejake9618]

This is amazing. I can’t believe you guys don’t have at least 100k subs. I’ve had so many questions about spraying because that’s my ultimate aviation goal and this channel is a gold mine.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Blake Taube Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate your support Blake.

[@jhaedtler]

Just go fo it, you wouldn't be sorry! It is hard work but you will become a better pilot because of it!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

John Haedtler I like Johns attitude!

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

You are a hardworking girl tell Tyson you need a raise!!!!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Haha she is extremely hard working! I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else.

[@JasonSchoeman]

Gotta love small businesses, they work super effectively. Good job lady.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Jason.

[@lucasmarsich6503]

Hi there, I'm groundcrew for a Bell 206 Longranger here in New Zealand 🙂 Cool to see how you guys do it We do spraying on site with fire pumps and hoses, from Dams, Rivers or Tanks. Granulated Fertilizer from a slung bucket loaded from a hopper at the back of the Truck. Hope we can catch up 👍 Go groundcrews!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

That’s awesome! We love the scenery you get to enjoy in New Zealand.

[@aquatone327]

I wouldn't say "not as interesting"! This operation is at the same altitude of importance as the flying part! I've learned so much about Crop Dusting operations in these videos, and its very cool to see you two working as a team to make it all come together into a full scale operation.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching! Cally’s job is definitely very important. She’s what keeps me going and without her I’d just be sitting on the ground.

[@rogernorgren6173]

Thanks for the videos you guys have made, they are all awesome!!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Roger.

[@andibaumann6932]

Thanks Kally, first time that the „background“ of this operation is really good explained

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Andi.

[@martinlee7064]

I'm not a commercial pilot yet, so yes, your office is the most exciting thing ever, because I'm learning how to become passionate about loading first! hahahaha You and Tyson are super cool and I love your channel guys! So glad I found it. Cant wait to be a loader!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

That’s a great attitude Martin! We’re glad to have you following along.

[@rgetso]

Cally is quite articulate, extremely knowledgeable, and does her job with pride.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Agreed!!

[@zsblendorio]

Awesome video! Thanks for putting these together!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@DialedIn57]

Awesome video Kally. You’re a very important part of the spray operation. Thanks for sharing.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thank you for watching PS!

[@deethy19]

Awesome stuff, thanks Cally!👍🏼

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!!

[@jasonmelendez5216]

Thank you for the in-depth info. Your job is important if not more important than the pilot's job from the AG applicators I have spoken with in the past few weeks. Thank you Tyson for the suggestion to be a loader while getting your licenses and building flight time/experiences in another video. The people I have spoken with all said that's a good way/place to start. Too bad I came at the end of season here in AZ. Hopefully I can get on board with a company in the next coming months. Thanks again!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Jason.

[@larryscott1227]

Hey i live and work on a farm in Mississippi and see crop dusters flying all the time but I've never seen the work that goes on at the airstrip. Great video and thanks for taking us inside and showing us some of the inner work that goes on with crop dusting.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Larry!

[@waltmooredanwilson8754]

Thanks for sharing your video. I enjoyed watching. Take care and God Bless.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@jkdwayne]

Love the Channel , my best friends dad had a spray business , they did some crazy flying !

[@AgAviationAdventures]

We appreciate you being here!

[@barlow4pack879]

My old Airplane! East Grand Forks! Used to fly out of there. I went and picked that airplane up in Arkansas when AgriMax bought it. Ohhh the memories! Miss my Minnesota days!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Ha for sure!

[@glenalanhill1009]

this is a great vid..thank you for the vid..may God keep you safe.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@clayz1]

I love these ag vids.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@codiesdad717]

Wow! What an awesome job.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching.

[@TurbinesandTailwheels]

My first ever aviation job was mixing and loading for the Jensens just north of East Grand Forks. Looks like you're right in that same area! Great videos - keep up the good work!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yeah we are right there! We work off their old strip.

[@TurbinesandTailwheels]

@@AgAviationAdventures Awesome! So many good memories there. Johnny was a great boss to work for. And I can't hear a 1340 without that place coming back to mind.

[@andrewcook397]

Your channel is indeed a gold mine for learning about ag aviation! Did you create your chemical mix system from scratch or did you purchase a kit?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Andrew! We did just piece everything together. Some systems are definitely better than others!

[@stellarpod]

Well, it certainly appears that you have the heaviest load to pull in this operation. Not downplaying the pilot's role, but you've really got your hands full and appear to have it all under control. I love it when a team works in such a coordinated manner. Great job! QUESTION: When you're prepping the plane for dry load such as seed, what changes have to be made to the plane. Does the hopper have to be cleaned and/or dried prior to loading it with seed rather than liquid? As always, thanks much for sharing. Steve

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Steve. In order to do dry we have to take the booms off and attach the spreader. It takes about an hour. There is a video about the spreader and you can see more clearly what it does and how it works.

[@tmangamingx]

I am glad she realizes that her job is just as important as the flying job. Without the ground crew there would be no flying. Each person has an important role in the company as a whole. I hope she never gets bored with it. Software is really cool as well.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Her job is definitely extremely important. It’s the only way I stay in the air.

[@richardyaskiw4529]

I worked part time one summer as a Ramp Rat mixing etc . My pay was training hours on a Cessna Ag Truck which I got a seat in in the following season , that's how it was done back in the day , now there are excellent aerial application training companies !

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Definitely!

[@2010kb1]

Hope it’s a good year for you guys.Stay safe!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Ken.

[@svendholme3627]

It's teamwork. Your job maybe not as dramatic can make or break a company. I especially like and am impressed by the clear and concise presentation of what you do.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thank you!

[@kingsalmon5905]

Awesome!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks!

[@leeroyjenkins3677]

Good information and in a short video. Well done

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thank you

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I spread lime in SW Michigan .. Small fields Trees along all of the roads many houses thus power lines everywhere .. Swamps and Woods and small odd shaped fields ..

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Nice!

[@brucelawson642]

Great presentation.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Bruce!

[@texasmr2]

Great information for the old newbie.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Greg.

[@bestmandodad3850]

Gotta stick your head in the cockpit to hear the pilot, those planes are loud. I'm in Minnesota as well so I may go south for the winter, don't know yet but love the work!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnnyholland8765]

I have done some of that mixing work but my station wasn't as nice as yours. Cally please be safe in your work. It is easy to get sick mixing chemicals. I was made sick a few times and always had an atropine pen with me. As stated be sure to wear all the PPE equipment when you mix. I have to say you have one heck of a work ethic. You are a very pretty lady and one heck of a mixmaster. Stay safe!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Johnny. Staying safe and wearing all the PPE while loading is the most important stuff.

[@johnmajane3731]

Nice to see the team work

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks!

[@dwilladsen4696]

This is very cool! Is there another way to fill up the tank besides via the dry lock, if one wanted to top it off with water fast?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

You can open the lid but that would not be very efficient or safe. The dry lock is the fastest way taking about 3 minutes to pump in 500 gallons.

[@waverider744]

really good!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks!

[@reneprovencher8395]

I used to watch pilots spray apple trees in Maine. In the 50’s. Joined the AF to fly, but being a farm boy I didn’t know I needed college. Chuck Yeager and my Uncles brother were fighter pilots in WW2. I thought hey they did it and I want too. Didn’t work out, was a mechanic like Chuck……they laughed when I said I wanted to fly..🥴👍

[@AgAviationAdventures]

That pretty dang cool!

[@user-ev2qo1hj1g]

U have your specialty as well, good job. You can't be a dumbo working with chemicals. Ex farmer here! Mixing ratios, products, safety precautions, etc etc. Good job at what u do because you are all on the same team with the same goal.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Well said!

[@user-ev2qo1hj1g]

Thank you (:@@AgAviationAdventures

[@stevebrewer1720]

Awesome explanation girl!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreagan2001]

Quite an efficient operation you have going.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Definitely.

[@chrisreddick36]

Very educational thanks for sharing

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@lmartinez3633]

Very interesting and informative...

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching.

[@TheProcustoms]

very informative!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Steven.

[@duanedrouillard2495]

Great stuff. If you could raise your liquid hoppers higher than the pump, it would help with pump life and noise reduction. Still cool stuff

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Duane!

[@mrwilliemcallen4111]

thankyou for sharing i relly ejoy your videos

[@AgAviationAdventures]

mrwillie mcallen We appreciate you watching mrwillie.

[@jameswhitworth44]

I was in ag spraying for 20 yrs. Always wear coveralls,gloves,rubber boots,respirator if hazardous, and dont let the pilot get out of the plane. Or you will never get any acres done...

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching James!

[@samaanalkhaldi2364]

Nice 👏

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks!

[@jonathanolsen7254]

Another neat and important video's from you, Why do you have 2 different grades of fuel for your plane?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching. What are you referring to when you mention two different grades of fuel?

[@flyer1297]

When fueling the aircraft with the dry lock, does the airplane have a pre-check valve that automatically shuts the fueling off like with a single-point connection found on most jets, or is it something that you have to monitor?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

We personally have to monitor it. Some ag aircraft have the ability to shut it off at predetermined levels.

[@tonylatham5915]

I like your vids. Fifty years ago, I worked as a flagger for a crop-dusting operation. Does that even ring a bell to you guys?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Absolutely. But if you have watched the video on the GPS it’s obviously quite different now. But that would have been an experience back then.

[@tonylatham5915]

@@AgAviationAdventures It was. But here's the funny thing: I was replaced by a roll of toilet paper. The "automatic flagger" gizmo dropped a chunk of toilet paper to mark the line. And just like that, I was looking for work. ;)

[@samuelconnolly4549]

Love the videos! I am looking forward to the very technical videos

[@samuelconnolly4549]

Also do you have to do the map on the computer every time the plane comes in to fill up or just in the morning? Can you make a video on what PPE y’all use?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Samuel Connolly Thanks for watching Samuel. I have to map out each field for Tyson on the computer. I map it out when the field comes in. If the farmer doesn’t want it sprayed for two or three days then it sits on the counter ready to go until the time is right. Does that make sense?

[@samuelconnolly4549]

Ag Aviation Adventures yep!

[@lourivalpinheirojr4525]

👏👏👏

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@martinholland5040]

How about some discussion of the turbine and prop? Awesome videos

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Martin.

[@Paiadakine]

Very interesting. Thanks for the explanation about townships. Your delivery was very clear and smooth. Some jobs maybe more exciting than others but every job is important.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

For sure hers is VERY important.

[@eclipso104]

Keep up the great work! How do I get into this industry ? Its definitely a goal of mine. Id rather not become a pilot for the airline I work for as a mechanic now. I am a hard worker but the airline pilot life is not for me. Id rather be around the farm lands and mother nature than to be stuck in an airport or hotel all the time. I am going to start flying my PA-28-140 like an AG pilot until i can get into an AG Cat or AG Wagon LOL

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I have a couple videos about getting into the industry but it’s a great idea to build that time in your PA-28

[@wdm4686]

Cool

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks!

[@sky-11]

Thanks Kelly Iam a pilot with my commercial license studying for the pesticides test and the aerial application test before I take the ag pilot course as I have read that there is a shortage of AG pilots in this field and want to pursue this .I think that i would be good at it.Is this your personal Ag operation?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

We work for a company and run one of their locations.

[@kylekendall1587]

Great explanation! Once the hopper is full of water will it shut off automatically or do you have to wait for Tyson to tell you shut off the water?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Kyle! Really appreciate it. It does not shut off automatically - I wait for Tyson to tell me when to shut it off then I shut down the pump. Not sure if they're out there, we haven't personally heard auto shut-offs for the water/chem. However, there are auto fuel systems. Thanks for watching!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

That makes for a bad day!

[@kylekendall1587]

@@AgAviationAdventures Thanks for all your time uploading these videos and the great explanations.. Please keep them coming! What do you guys do during the off season?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Kyle Kendall We live in Colorado and love the outdoors. We just got back from 5 weeks in Mexico and will be doing a lot of skiing now. Our other channel is Adventure Rig. You can find us on Instagram both at @agaviationadventures and @adventurerig.

[@kylekendall1587]

@@AgAviationAdventures Have Fun Cally! I really look forward to your Ag videos next season! Enjoy the time off and Merry Christmas!

[@jhaedtler]

been there, done that!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

John Haedtler Haha thanks for watching John!

[@jhaedtler]

@@AgAviationAdventures I'm retired from playing with these great planes. Worked on Pawnees, Weatherly's, Air tractors! Mostly oily ugly round engines! I would not trade my life for anything! Great planes and great People! Please keep up the great videos!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Can't beat the sound of a round engine!

[@jamesriordan7]

@@jhaedtler Haha!! You're hurting my Jacob's feelings! Lol!

[@r.t.7353]

It appears that you guys are owner/operators. Are you? If you are, how did you get started?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

R. T. Hi R.T. We actually work for a company managing one of their satellite strips. Although our end goal is to be in business for ourselves.

[@arlynkraft3581]

Excellent video--but short sleeves and a thin shirt can lead to trouble if things go wrong.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@raccbc27]

You should be wearing a chemical suit with all that stuff, I work on a lot of Ag equipment and have been crop dusted a few times and by the lack of smell and taste I have now definitely wear the proper PPE

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Definitely wouldn’t want to lose that!

[@arlynkraft3581]

maybe long sleeves would be a good idea? PPE

[@AgAviationAdventures]

If mixing chemical then I’m wearing long rubber gloves so it can’t splash on my skin.

[@frankbuoni1804]

You have to program the GPS and swamp? Don’t you get Recs from your PCA?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

?

[@frankbuoni1804]

A swamper is the person who loads the spray rig or duster. It’s a lot of work for just one person to do. Mix chems load and fuel.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yeah she’s amazing huh!

[@airborneimagery9620]

What’s the minimum age you can work for your local crop duster?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I don’t know. Probably just depends on the operation.

[@138152930]

You said normally the plane would still be running. I hope not during a fueling operation. :)

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yep 15-17 hours straight without shutting down.

[@joseguevara8995]

Are you trying to fly for that company someday?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

No

[@tooldiebum]

How long have you been doing this office work lol do you fly as well cally

[@AgAviationAdventures]

She’s been managing the office for 8 years. She doesn’t fly although she has been considering getting her private pilots license.

[@tooldiebum]

@@AgAviationAdventuresok cool she looks like she’s got it down thanks Tyson.. I was looking at a few of your videos I never knew you could seed a cover crop from the air do they do that a lot

[@jonathanolsen7254]

You say Jet A, and I can only guess the other is 100 low lead?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yeah we have 100 LL for any piston or radial planes but haven’t used it in a long time.

[@hagenprice2006]

Im a load hand for an AT-802 and I think the pilot should wash his own window depending on how busy you are, one time a pilot I was loading for got out ate lunch and went out to the plane stood there for 10 minutes and then asked me to wash his window I mean I have the upmost respect for the pilots I'm trying to become one but that kinda made me mad

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Some places I go I will wash the window and other places there is enough load help and I'll have someone else get the window. But I've seen pilots who treat the loaders like crap and that's not right.

[@hagenprice2006]

I agree thanks for the reply

[@AgAviationAdventures]

@@hagenprice2006 Thanks for watching!

[@connorlynch5528]

How much money does a crop duster pilot make?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Connor Lynch That can really vary depending on if your season is 4 months, 8 months, or year around. I would say an average would maybe be $60-$80k for a 6 month season. Weather has a lot to do with it as well as crop prices. It’s not a very stable income and can be drastically different from year to year.

[@abdelouahedzouhari3445]

Hi, this job is interesting to work on, I am 62 years old, and I hope to work in PT6AT34 and PT6AT660, I have 35 years experience in morroco, with my qualifications technique for PT6AT34 and PT6AT660, agricular and airfram, engine, if you have one job for me, think you, Bestregards ,salutations to Mr jody bays

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Hello, we're not currently hiring. Thanks!

[@patrickskelly7520]

Without ground support i.e., maintenance and operational support, aircraft don't fly. Thanks you.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

She is super important!

[@rhymereason3449]

Glad to see you're taking your health seriously around those chemicals... I'd hate to see you pay for it later for having a lax attitude. Don't get complacent... trust me, life has a way of making you pay for your youthful excesses and lapses in judgement when you get older.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

For sure

[@davidclarke4343]

Don't discount yourself. Plane don't move without a ground crew!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

So true!

[@doenjangstew4438]

You don't any protective mask, just spray a tank of chemical? Hey wake up.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Depends on the chemical. Thanks for watching!

[@videocruzer]

can't believe she said and sometimes she will even use a reparatory, something like that should be mandatory for a work safe environment. what it is to be young again and not think anything will effect you. Great show though, very informative. my bet is she is so desensitized from the CHEMICAL she does not even smell it anymore. You can see the color of her skin in around her mouth is off, my bet is because she is so lazy about her health and or Reparatory. Remember, only you can decide how long you want to be there for your family.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

My skin color around my mouth is off?! Gee that's a first. Do I seriously look like someone who is lazy about my health? And how would wearing a respirator help my skin?! I get more skin damage from the sun than I do from these chemicals you think I'm pouring all over my body. Remember, only you can decide how much time you waste on the internet today.

[@mark1622]

Great presentation.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Glad you liked it!