Rugged Hill Country Topdressing

Join me as we dive into the world of fertiliser topdressing across the breathtaking landscapes of Otago, New Zealand. In this video, I share my experience of flying at low levels over the rugged terrains, demonstrating what's required to spread fertilizers effectively. I also discuss the lightbar system, a game-changer in ensuring accuracy during our applications.

[@muza1404]

Great video Jimbo like the relaxing, chilled commentary brought back a lot of memories from when mother and i run land Corp blocks on the Westcoast, old locky was flying around for air sow had some great fun with him, keep them film's coming 😊👍

[@markcrisp8279]

Missed ya Jimbo. Thanks great being in the cockpit again. Blue up stay safe.

[@aengberg1]

Thanks for inviting us into your office - thoroughly enjoyed that!

[@poohaty]

Man, you should do Netflix series or similar. I am watching half an hour video about fertilising some fields without skipping...

[@wayneschenk5512]

Great overview of a professional job.

[@julianandyvonne]

What a great office you have. Thanks for inviting us along 😊

[@JimboBurgess]

Cheers!

[@gregwells8764]

you've got a way of making what you do look easy. just flying in that environment looks scary as hell but then all the complicated systems ... wow what a ride. absolutely thrilling. can still remember my one off circuit in the backward facing "cubby hole" of an Airtruk on a Dairy farm in Kaukapakapa North Auckland back in circa 1977. ps hated it , spewed ( all the fert dust of course ... ) like flying with you tho , from comfort of my forward facing lounge chair ! Legend mate.

[@JimboBurgess]

Facing the wrong way would throw me out of whack, too! 😆

[@Shem56]

Fantastic commentary and beautiful flying! Keep it up!

[@rodjones482]

Awesome once again, thanks Jimbo!

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Great video, thank you for posting, this environment demonstrates you need to be 100% on your game all of the time. Fly safe. All the best from the U.K.

[@alexanderray9106]

Another good one thanks mate.

[@willjohnson3907]

Great video Jimbo. Loved watching you run that lightbar. I’m new and still struggling 😂

[@deanedeane4318]

Friggin Awesome !!! Thanks for taking us with you lll 😁😉😎

[@JimboBurgess]

Cheers, appreciate it! 🤠

[@stanleybaker5860]

Very interesting thanks Jimbo. Always wanted to fly and fly ag but colour blindness meant I could never get a commercial rating. Great to come along for the ride though. Cheers. Stan.

[@johnkerr4645]

Great tutorial video as usual, in a great part of the country, thanks Jimbo.

[@nathanwycoff4627]

Great video jimbo welcome back!

[@drumsandstix128]

That was really interesting thanks Jimbo, always wondered how you guys figured this thing out. Thanks for the VLOG!

[@PiefacePete46]

Better and better!... why the hell did I take an office job! 😜 Thanks Jimbo.

[@JimboBurgess]

Cheers 😁

[@Craigo62]

You got Murry Stewart the Turkina Valley man with you , Nice digital dash,

[@PureGlide]

Awesome. I had no idea all those rocks needed fert

[@PureGlide]

I had no idea you pay so much attention to the thermals/ridge/wave lift when climbing , good stuff! Sounds like it's all good training for your glider flying career

[@JimboBurgess]

Haha, it sounds like we need to do a swapsies. Your version looks much more complex than throwing fert around 😆

[@randybettencourt712]

Great videos!

[@lindsaywootten9127]

Great explanation of how it all works!

[@bryanbadger6841]

Awesome footage Jimbo. Thanks for sharing. Reckon I could do that. Um probably not. Take care mate. Cheers.

[@JimboBurgess]

Haha cheers 👍

[@ripper132212]

fantastic voiceover work, very engaging video

[@JimboBurgess]

Thank you, I appreciate your kind words 🍻

[@petr-podrouzek]

Super, my friend 🙂

[@JimboBurgess]

Thanks Petr 😎

[@meofnz2320]

Great stuff; I’m amazed you aren’t getting more views 👍🏻

[@JimboBurgess]

Cheers 😎

[@jakehowe8676]

Awesome video Jimbo, is this the Nevis Valley?

[@JimboBurgess]

Cheers, Cadrona Valley 👍

[@wazzywoz]

great part of the world! Are there any Ag operators based around Wanaka?

[@JimboBurgess]

Sure are!

[@generalpurpose6517]

I wish I had done that when I was younger instead of driving trucks. I had my private license and I worked on my IFR rating. I should have just went ahead and got my commercial and went to crop duster School. Come to find out the government probably would have paid for it....

[@yecart1014]

5:02

[@marcjohnson4884]

The topdressing is for hay production? Do the farmers notice streaks if a pass is misplaced? Do you prefer the AT's or the PAC's?

[@JimboBurgess]

Fert for grass for stock 👍 depends on the product as to whether or not you'll notice striping. Both aircraft have strong points, and both suit NZ very well 💪

[@tonystewart7287]

Brilliant 😎😎👍