How the Light Bar and GPS Systems Work in Ag Aviation

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A run-through of how the light bar and GPS system on an Air Tractor 502 works to make application efficient and accurate. Many people don't understand the technology that goes into this industry. Also, this is all operated by the pilot. Nothing is automated (a common question).
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[@PatrickJWenzel]

I appreciate that $100 in avtur you spent to show us all this!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@kylekendall1587]

Another great video! Thanks for explaining the "light bar". It might be cool if next time you fly you could add in some still shots of the LED bar, might help us read the bar. I love the fact you guys are taking the time to share what you do. Thanks again.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Kyle Kendall Still shots could show it well. I may add a filter too and see if that works.

[@ckiverson5690]

Thank you! We don't see the details very often and for us that are interested it's pretty awesome that someone that is busy as hell would take the time to share it with us underdogs. You've been the helpful at ag pilot on KZbin that isn't just advertising their school

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words CK. I'm glad you are finding it helpful and we appreciate you watching.

[@blancolirio]

Subscribed! Just the kinda channel I was looking for. Thanks for all the technical explanations Tyson. (Brilliant idea doing this one on the ground!) Juan -N. Cal.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

blancolirio You bet thanks for watching!

[@beeemerboy1]

Back in the early '70's, my aunt worked as a flagger for a crop dusting company in the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado. I wanted to be an Ag Aviator but never got my commercial......but I did get my private! My son just got his Private and is pursuing higher goals than I did! Great content, and, my have times changed!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

We love the SLV. We live about an hour north in the Arkansas valley in the off season. Appreciate you watching!

[@ellobo1326]

I’ve always been fascinated and impressed by “crop dusters” and discovered this channel. Glad I did. Super informative. Thanks !

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching.

[@kittyhawk7060]

Tyson, I'm impressed that you take the time to reply to so many comments. Thank you for explaining the GPS. That sure beats spraying spotters.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

It’s quite a big improvement!

[@CDFCaptain93]

Thank you! For years I tried to figure out how it was done with GPS. Back in my young and reckless days, I was a part-time flagger for a crop dusting company. Back then it was a flag and a walking bar to set up the passes.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

The good ol days!

[@justmeinbridgeton]

Enjoying these! I fly the jumbo jets and have always wondered how your guys did this. Great explanation, video quality, and video design. Many thanks!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@Peteski-0]

Only just discovered this channel. Great find and glad that I did! Fascinating and I’ve always wondered how this whole process works. Looking forward to watching all the videos. Thanks!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Glad to have you here Peter!

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Wow, very busy in the cockpit. Thanks for the explanation!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching

[@wendellbell6164]

Love these videos. Answers alot of questions I have been curious about. I fly a scout.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Love to hear that.

[@davemcelroy782]

great vid. I flew my first ag wagon in 1971, ah...the memories

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Ahh thanks!

[@frontagulus]

Interesting - my father did 10k hours topdressing in NZ without any of that technology. I asked how he knew where to make the next pass - he said, "close enough" : ) Farmers had plenty of money, didn't really ask too many questions. I'm sure they did their best

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@martyb3783]

Very interesting! The advent of GPS has created so many applications, its incredible. Great video!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Glad you liked it!

[@arthenry498]

That's pretty dang neat!! Thanks for explaining it. Those LEDs are tough to catch on video. My first experience watching crop dusting had a fellow on a road at the end of the field, carrying a flag on about a ten foot bamboo pole marking the line for the pilot. Not sure how much chemical this guy absorbed but he never had fleas or ticks!! And in this field, the pilot came UP over telephone lines, and stayed DOWN under high tension power lines on the other side of that little dirt road. When he needed more chemicals the pilot landed on the highway and taxied to the truck for a refill. I was mesmerized!! AMAZING skills.. South Dakota, round 1963.. Thanks for the lesson.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

It sure would be nice to be able to land on the road and be right next to the field.

[@abdelouahedzouhari3445]

hi, I worked for 32 years on the S2RT34 and S2RT660 turbo-thrush in different types of mission, spreading, demostication and fire, your videos are very interesting, good luck 👍 

[@AgAviationAdventures]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@davidrobins4025]

Another great explanation of how this works.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks David!

[@spacetrucker2196]

I work building the iPad app for a company that builds these. Thanks for posting this it really helps me understand how you use these in the cockpit. Check out the new version btw.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Awesome thanks for watching!

[@spacetrucker2196]

@@AgAviationAdventures check out agpilotX by Insero. \

[@AgAviationAdventures]

One of our planes had it two years ago but the pilot hated it. It continued to freeze and crash on him and he would constantly have to reset it. He ended up going back to a G4. We are currently looking at a plane to buy that has one installed though so maybe I’ll have a chance to try one out. Seems people either hate them or love them.

[@phulusompharalala4704]

This is amazing. Thanks soo much for showing us this👏

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Tha is for watching!

[@kurtvance1320]

Cool I ran a commercial high crop applicator (Rogator) for over 10 years couple years back and used the same technology. Cool to see it used in a crop duster. I even loaded a few of these planes back then. Thanks for the video.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching Kurt.

[@skylaneav8r902]

Great demo. Thank you!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewfunk4969]

I’ve tried steering by light bar only in a tractor (going 10 mph with no chance of the ground rising up to smite me) and it’s super tough, especially without a previous pass to use as a reference. Must be a learned skill to follow the lights, while maintaining altitude, not hitting power lines, etc etc

[@AgAviationAdventures]

It definitely comes with practice and time.

[@Mariotonio]

Great explanation! Regrets from Brazil!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Mario Antonio thanks for watching Mario!

[@aeromustang4054]

As A Nebr farmer I find this information very interesting as I never knew how this works for them. Just yesterday my corn field were treated for beetles. Thank you very much

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching! Glad you’re getting taken care of out there. Hopefully your crop is looking good this year!

[@fakewaysful]

Awesome video! Keep going!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@skyepilotte11]

Precise work...I go dove hunting in the Niland,Ca,Salton Sea area and I've seen crop sprayers working the fields at night. This takes brass gonads...lol Thx for your videos and info...great flying.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

The night flying seems like an entire new ball game.

[@waltmooredanwilson8754]

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

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Rramblings]

I just recently came across your channel and just subscribed. Thanks so much for your videos. I will come back so I can learn more. I have a question, but will look through the comments before asking my question.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for subscribing! Happy to have you.

[@ericlawrence9729]

Awesome video, great explanation. Thanks for sharing, God Bless

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Eric

[@farmboy694]

I like the late mr berrys idea of setting up a light bar on a golf cart to get used to it. Only done one flight so far with it turned on (a-b) line on road and it was all french to me

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yeah, sorry I thought you meant SIM computer wise. The golf cart is a great way or if you have the means mounting a light bar on a slower airplane too. Have you thought about going to a school that teaches this? Tailwheel Training Center in Texas is one you should look into.

[@jonathanolsen7254]

Big thanks on showing how your GPS system works..

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@dkm016]

I'm almost 100% positive that Freddie Mercury has taken up crop dusting.. Coming from ag country in Northern California, it's great to see the business side of this stuff, super awesome videos and detailed explanations. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Appreciate you watching.

[@chrislane2030]

great video i like the technical stuff

[@AgAviationAdventures]

chris lane Thanks for watching Chris!

[@wayneschenk5512]

Fantastic presentation

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thank you appreciate you watching.

[@XRP747E]

Sure different from 1967 in Africa. I really enjoyed your explanation, thank you!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@mreese8764]

That has quite a Star Wars feel to it. Helmet, buttons and all.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Ha!

[@shockerthreeone]

Very cool. Fly safe!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonmelendez5216]

Thanks for info. Great video. Please do the video with the other patterns.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Jason.

[@MilesofBeard]

Thank you i have been dying to understand this live in Colorado really want to work towards being a AG Pilot!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching. We live in Colorado in the off season and there are lots of operators east of the front range.

[@tgh223]

very well done

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@noseeum6385]

After retiring from aviation I never would have imagined enjoying listening , much less voluntarily, to another pilot describe some avionics. Very interesting and informative. I especially want to thank you for being receptive to questions and offering some advice to those viewers thinking about aviation as a career and how to pursue it in a professional manner.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Michael.

[@johnfrancis4809]

So complicated. Impressive

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching.

[@werrieshorne6929]

Thanks. I always wondered how the lights were flown.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

You’re welcome thanks for watching.

[@TxRednek69]

New School Stuff. My dad used the wing flagger and at night we had trucks with tall lights on poles with a counter inside the vehicle. Right before he retired he was trying to learn this but always reverted back to old school.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Now that is epic.

[@MrSoarman]

Slick a hell, thanks

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@countyline81]

Neat explanation

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@kentwilliams4152]

Hey thanks - I have wondered for quite a while what the purpose was for the light bar.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

You bet!

[@JJLyon-xg5co]

Thanks for the tips... I'd really like to see more "how to" vids cause I'm 16 now and my fathers boss wants me to get my license so I could do crop dusting for them and at the moment I dont know a lot about crop dusting. I've just watched them do it

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support. This video is also a good one for information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIvIi5SPiJpmpdU

[@JJLyon-xg5co]

@@AgAviationAdventures thanks a lot... O e more question... What beginner piston aircraft ag plane would you suggest?

[@ignaciocaccia]

@@JJLyon-xg5co a Piper Pawnee

[@tfa352]

Great video

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Tim. It's kind of tough to explain but hopefully it was somewhat understandable.

[@tfa352]

@@AgAviationAdventures , your last video is marked private

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Tim Flying Adventures Thanks Tim. We actually didn’t mean to upload it. We forgot to put in another camera angle that we have so it’ll be tonight when it’s uploaded.

[@michaelpass2176]

Thank you.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

You bet.

[@michaelpass2176]

I maybe back. But it gives me the itch to fly, and that would not. Do me to well.

[@danrose3233]

Just found your channel. I guess it isn't too surprising that your air GPS system is just like our ground based GPS software. Now that I've already got that down, all I need to do is learn how to fly low and fast and I can be a crop duster!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Haha exactly!

[@davidvick3277]

Started ag flying in new zealand hill country in 1977.. those days no gps ..all done by line of sight an memory .. when spraying it was the same except when in Agwagon (taildragger) we put main wheels in wheat crop.. then use wheel marks as a guide to count swaths off .usually every 3rd swath use wheel in crop. When spraying in fletcher (fu24950) couldnt use wheels in crop as it was a tricycal undercarridge. Those days we didnt have flag men or markers on field boundry fences .. thanks to the gps its made job safer an improved application accuracy with gps flow control for liquid spraying an gps controlled hopper gates for fertilser an seed application . Amazing .whats next ?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Haha that sounds like the good ol days! No room for pansies back then.

[@davidvick3277]

@@AgAviationAdventures are u based in what state flying

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I’m up in northern MN on the ND border.

[@davidvick3277]

@@AgAviationAdventures 👍i did 13 seasons ag flying Across AB. SK an MB in canada.. if u like to see some old videos i took they on my old youtube sight agflying in NZ an tasmania aust . Its dave051052 . Keep safe . I enjoy seeing your videos

[@MesfinHAbera]

Thanks for your video. We are on the way to install Satloc M3 on our Turbo Ag Cat aircraft. I need more video in technical area.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I've used the M3 for about 10 years and have liked it quite a bit.

[@UKAviationMovies]

So cool :)

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks!

[@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne]

I only got 14 hrs flight time but this video was very helpful on how you do your job how many hrs does a tail drag guy need to be looking at being a Ag pilot

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching. I had about 50 hours of TW time when I started.

[@carloscordova1351]

Ag aviation.what interesting gps information I am a tractor driver and we planted potatoes with gps here in idaho but I love aviation

[@AgAviationAdventures]

carlos cordova Thanks for watching Carlos. I spray a lot of potatoes throughout the season.

[@carloscordova1351]

@@AgAviationAdventures I also work in the water and when the plane comes to spray the potato, I turn off the pivet wings 5 ​​in the morning

[@AgAviationAdventures]

carlos cordova For sure!

[@carloscordova1351]

@@AgAviationAdventures We work in different areas but with the same objective give our greatest effort and that people eat quality

[@AgAviationAdventures]

carlos cordova That’s right!

[@permethrinuser1124]

Hi Tyson , if your ever looking for more ideas on what to do a video on myself and im sure a few others would love to be enlightened on how your gps is tied into your flow control and how you control the rates depending on what you spray. I like the videos fly safe buddy.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

That’s a great idea! I’ll get one out.

[@permethrinuser1124]

Ag Aviation Adventures thanks bud !

[@sailhavasu]

Love your videos. Do you use ND filters on your camera. I use an adjustable one , kinda like a variable polarizer on mine and it makes LED’s readable and the prob disappear.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I don't use one but it sounds like I need to look into that!

[@sailhavasu]

If your using a GoPro check out www.nflightcam.com

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I'm using their setup for the audio. I remember seeing a filter as well now that you mention it. I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@timurbul2158]

Great video. Thanks for the explanation of GPS system. Is gps mark the lines which you finished or you have to count by himself?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

It will mark them as you finish it.

[@ducktapepilot]

Great video! Just found your channel. I have a question about being an ag pilot. I have a private pilot ticket with a little over 100 hours. I've loved aviation since I was a kid but never had a chance to go commercial. I'm in my mid 40's now and looking to leave my career in I.T. for something in aviation. At my age, is it too late to start an ag pilot career?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

If it’s something you really want to do then I say go for it. But it’s a big commitment and a lot of time and money to invest. You will need to work your way up the ladder but if your heart is set on it and you don’t want to do anything else then I don’t see a problem. However if it’s just something that interests you and seems fun etc you may not find you want to invest the work and time into it.

[@ducktapepilot]

@@AgAviationAdventures Thanks for the reply. I should have started 20 years ago lol. You guys have a great channel, keep up the good work!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

ducktapepilot Thanks for watching DuckTape!

[@farmboy694]

Do you know of any good vids that can show the light bar read outs ? Is the sim on statlocs site worth it you think? Seems like it's for their brand new system and I'm just starting to learn g3 or g4

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Hmm, not too sure on that one!

[@tompalmer334]

I am a 75 year old ag pilot wow have things changed for the better since I retired good to be you do you still cruse the field first prior to working the field or does the plotter give you all your info

[@AgAviationAdventures]

No I circle every field first. The GPS doesn’t give you any of that information.

[@iflyrc5]

How do you do your turn around? Stall turns or just normal turns or split S? I just got a radio control Air Tractor and wanted to fly my routine like you full scale folks.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Ted. I just do what I call normal turns. Pull up and make a nice turn onto my next pass.

[@mrwilliemcallen4111]

i fly a 188 cessna ag husky in mexico i like your videos

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks appreciate you watching! Fly safe

[@alarmedmutant]

That is one awesome mustache.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Haha thanks! It comes and goes....

[@michaelbandeko3519]

Things have changed since I worked in the industry. We were using flaggers in my day. The auto flag systems were around but nobody used them. The owner of the company didn't like 60' swaths. We modified our booms to 45'.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yeah it sure has changed!

[@rome7758]

Dream job .. love farming and flying .. been looking for a way in but I cant afford the $48,000 to go to ag pilot school. What do you recommend on best and cheapest ways to get in ?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Jeff. I covered some of that topic in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4u5pYGer66sa6s If you have any questions let me know.

[@ArchangleMichael20]

Do as I did when I was in my Early 20,s , wash/Clean dusters. They all need many hours of cleaning after each change of pilots. Most have gone over to turben engines with much heavier load s for a ns. ..Get to know the ground

[@deethy19]

Awesome mate! Is there any danger of forgetting to click it over to the next pass or can you set it up so it automatically clicks over to the next pass reducing the risk of doubling up on any particular run?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

You could forget, but you would see it on the screen because it would be painted before you spray it again. We don't have newer GPS, so the option may be available to have it auto but not on anything we're using.

[@kdjet16]

Hey guys great video. Quick ? Is there a web based Satloc trainer that you know of? Again great channel…safe flying!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Ken. I don’t know if anything to my knowledge.

[@kdjet16]

@@AgAviationAdventures ok thanks!! Keep up the great work!

[@billybell5286]

Do you have to deal with ground effects when flying that low?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

It’s not really a problem at these speeds. It’s not something I notice unlike landing when you’re slow and you just seem to float.

[@tylerw1418]

Got to switch to AgNav. Lol. Thanks for the videos. We use helicopters but I love the AT.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

boss hog Thanks for watching Boss!

[@bruceerwin2541]

Interesting clarification, thanks. Seems it would be wise to spray every other row (or more) to widen turns , then once the end of the field is reached come back and spray the interim unsprayed rows remaining in similar patterns, but what do I know, lol.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Bruce! I use a racetrack pattern which makes for wide turns but that’s a great point.

[@danrose3233]

That's how I do it with land sprayers. Then the turn isn't as aggressive so there is less crop and soil disruption.

[@jeffreyharrell9106]

What helmet do you have? I’ve been searching for the right one for me.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Jeffrey Harrell It’s an evolution.

[@ArchangleMichael20]

@@AgAviationAdventures it is the job for young bright pilot s who are single and have k2000-tail wheel-time. Best. In PA-12-or PA-18 rare in pa-14 Piper.

[@ArchangleMichael20]

Thanks

[@spencerbass7142]

Does the light bar also monitor your altitude? A lot going on, very interesting.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

No it does not monitor any altitude.

[@PP2FM]

I am Brazilian, I am very interested in flying there in the USA. How is the current market. Good flights always!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

There seems to always be a need for good ag pilots.

[@inspirationjam]

Are you back to application already this year?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

crazy pilot No we won’t start until June.

[@clayz1]

So no more guy on the ground as a marker? They used to do that, right? Thanks for GPS, and your videos.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yeah that’s not a thing any more. Now we follow a gps.

[@wetlooklooker8502]

Is there anything that tells you that you are at the correct altitude above the crop?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Some people have a laser altimeter but I don’t believe it’s very common.

[@eddiemccurdy8956]

Do you know Robert McCurdy? He was the chief instructor at the ag school in Louisiana.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Absolutely!!!! I know Robert very well. I believe he would still remember me but I can't be certain.

[@barryvankoughnett4207]

Is it a good career choice !?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

It depends on what you’re looking for in a career.

[@Coops-fr9vi]

Do you ever use iPads while flying if so which do you recommend?? Love the videos!

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I use an iPad mini with ForeFlight for xcountry flights.

[@ajkalwaysneedsmoreinfo.576]

Do those things have air condition

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yes

[@farmerfuller87]

Is there self steer systems yet? Like there is on tractors

[@AgAviationAdventures]

No it’s all by hand.

[@farmerfuller87]

@@AgAviationAdventures you think it would come self steer or there to many variables and speed to keep up? Proper interesting stuff thanks for replying.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I think in the future one day possibly.

[@REB556]

Where do u fly?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

We’re based in northern Minnesota.

[@willwill7736]

Is that a spot mirror

[@AgAviationAdventures]

It’s so I can see what the spray is doing behind me. It’s very helpful to be able to see exactly where it’s going downwind.

[@willwill7736]

@@AgAviationAdventures I'm from Arkansas I seen this a lot have guy I went to school with do this very exciting dangerous job

[@MilesofBeard]

Does a realistic ag simulator exist yet?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yes

[@KitfoxPilot]

When will they hook up an auto pilot to the lines like autosteer in a tractor? It would have to be fast.

[@bbkmindyourowndamnbusiness8770]

They already have them.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

There are spray planes that have auto pilot but it’s used for things like ferrying. Not so much in the field spraying.

[@cyriaquecharles]

So you now have to be a techie to fly right? Does it tell you your altitude?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

It does not tell me my altitude but there are ones out there that do.

[@Jeffreykum]

You you keep your self safe?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks for watching Jeffery.

[@curtwalter6683]

Cant you just engage it so it wont move of the line without having to steer?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Would't that be nice!

[@billypottorff7868]

Ya good flights always LMFAO

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Thanks Billy.

[@lukebelvin4900]

This is turbine aircraft? Does it take Jet-A?

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yes

[@eleeyah4757]

I imagine you need a 60 FPS cam for this.^^

[@AgAviationAdventures]

We use a GoPro and insta 360.

[@stargazer7644]

You need a slower shutter speed to capture the strobing LEDs, but the camera wants to use a fast one because it is so bright outside. A neutral density filter might help (shoot through your sun glasses).

[@jonathanolsen7254]

Worked on old Stearman that was a Crop Duster, They had no GPS they only had flag men that stood out in the field and the center of the plane was at the center of the flag man...Things have changed from them old days...

[@AgAviationAdventures]

They have changed! It would have been quite the experience back then.

[@carloscordova1351]

how much does a pilot's license cost

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I haven't looked into the cost in years but I'm guessing between $5,000-$7,000.

[@carloscordova1351]

@@AgAviationAdventures ok thank you very much for your time

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Of course, thank you for watching.

[@Pichouette]

In the early 1980's, I worked at a company that was located outside of town next to soybean fields. There was one particular crop duster pilot flying an older Grumman Ag Cat that would do wingovers to line up for his next pass over a field. He was an OV-10 Bronco pilot for a couple tours in Vietnam.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Those are probably some fun memories!

[@Pichouette]

@@AgAviationAdventures I have never seen another crop duster pilot do that. He would wave at me when he could.

[@jamesglenn520]

That's cheating and Awesome 💥 So with all the technology has that deleted the use of Spotters/Flaggers? I remember when I was younger that there were people at the end of the fields with flags showing the plain where to spray 🤔

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Yeah the GPS takes the place of any flaggers.

[@lukewarmwater6412]

met my first ex wife when I was a loader truck driver in biggs ca. she was a flagger, guess you guys dont have those any more. dont see many radial engines any more either. nothing like the sound of a bunch of 1340's idling at sunrise.

[@AgAviationAdventures]

I agree! That’s the best sound in the world.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

How did the old timers do it ?😉😁

[@AgAviationAdventures]

Haha with a person standing at the end of the field.