How To Become An Agricultural Pilot

[@terrellfarms1]

Did you go to a crop dusting school? I worked for Ag Flight Inc. in Bainbridge, Ga back in the early 90's. They did ag pilot training and also ran a crop dusting service. I loaded planes and did a lot of airplane maintenance. Enjoyed the work. We did everything; engine work, brakes, tires, completely restored airplanes fabric and metal skinned. We worked under their A & P mechanic. You started in the Super Cubs, then to the Pawnee's, then the Ag Wagon, then the Ag Cat and finally the Air Tractor 301. Actually got to meet Leyland Snow who started Air Tractor.

[@No1Bigbear]

Great video! I could watch and listen to you and your knowledge for hours! Keep making great videos...!🎉

[@jhaedtler]

I was in the spray business, What I have seen are the wants be ag pilots. Most don't realise how long the days are. The average pilot just can't handle the work day! Plus you have to work when the weather is right! So no set schedule. No days off till the job is done! And sadly there are not of you flying! Thanks for the video!

[@TheFlyingZulu]

6:35 Wow. So if a season is one year then you'll have to work as a loader for maybe two years? That's a tough concept for a commercial pilot.

[@agpilotchick]

Yes, I had my commercial when I loaded and the toughest part was watching everyone fly! There’s a lot to learn on the application side if someone doesn’t have any knowledge of that, and it does take a good amount of time to learn. There’s no one set way to learn it all. It’s definitely one of the barriers to entry but it’s all necessary to learn before getting put into an airplane to be as safe as possible.

[@caltitude]

What an unreal video Emily! Information was brilliant. Awesome to have come across your channel!

[@agpilotchick]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate the positive feedback and glad you enjoyed!

[@guynamedotis9381]

@@agpilotchickI’m 20 years old and I want to be a ag pilot but how can I get my private and commercial license

[@JABLM]

I used to help load a Grumman AgCat with a radial engine. He sprayed our apple crop for us the first two or three sprays. Gave us a lot more time getting ready for ground applications.

[@agpilotchick]

Awesome! It does save farmers a lot of time!

[@Bananasssssssss]

Nicely done Emily 👍🏻

[@agpilotchick]

Thank you!! Appreciate you!! 😊

[@carbIce69]

What kind of an impact do you think drones will have in ag aviation in the future?

[@nathanpretorius-oq2or]

Can i get a pest control license in South Africa and still be able to crop dust in america and do you need a green card to drop dust if your not a citizen.

[@PA-12pilot]

Great video!

[@agpilotchick]

Thank you so much!

[@abramneitling4204]

Is this a fun job compared to flying people around?

[@maritestaylor8458]

Awesome 😎😎😎😎

[@brazibeatz5187]

what's the pay for a entry pilot?

[@agpilotchick]

Pay varies based on location in the country. Most pilots are paid between 18-20% of the per acre charge and are paid by acre flown. Some companies pay by the tach or Hobbs hour, and others pay a set salary. Entry pilots make less as they aren’t getting across as many acres, but it will all depend on what region of the country you’re in.

[@cwez11]

I wish you'd made this video 40 years ago!

[@BEvans-sb3lp]

Anything Else…. Dang 😩

[@agpilotchick]

It’s a lot when you start looking at it!