I absolutely have 1000% respect for this nation's fleet of ag-pilots. You guys provide such a vital service to America and it angers me to no end to know that there are so many ingrates out there ready to lie on you guys in hopes of a free payday. Ever since I was a very young boy of 5, I have always enjoyed standing at field's edge watchin pilots like you fly. It saddens me to know that anyone watching is now a valid cause for suspicion and concern. I just wish people would respect you guys and what you do because without ag aviation, we would not have a safe, plentiful, AFFORDABLE supply of grain, fiber, and forestry products. God bless you and all your fellow ag-pilots and may every season be safe, productive, and, above all, FUN.
We appreciate that very much! Yes it is very sad how our society has become! So many people wanting paid for doing nothing. Anyway, such is life and we will move forward. Thanks again for the love and respect and thanks for watching!
I appreciate your response so much! I do this because I love it….there are many easier and safer ways to make a dollar, but none more satisfying to me than ag flying. At the end of the day, I know I have done something good for a farmer….which is good for our country.
I remember my mom talking about a guy who called and said my dad sprayed his field and killed it. Couple of problems with his claim, 1 it wasnt near the field he sprayed, yes he flew over it to and from the strip, 2 all the fields around it were dying too as there was a drout going on at the time. Gotta be accurate and cya nowadays. People will try anything to try and get money out of you......
I have been flying ag for 10 years now. My first ag plane that I flew a paying load in was a 188 Cessna Ag Truck. I would have been about 45 years old when I flew my first paying load. Thanks again for watching!
We enjoyed the Iowa views and the commentary from above ground. Well done
Thanks Jenny. Enjoyed having you guys out today!
I absolutely have 1000% respect for this nation's fleet of ag-pilots. You guys provide such a vital service to America and it angers me to no end to know that there are so many ingrates out there ready to lie on you guys in hopes of a free payday. Ever since I was a very young boy of 5, I have always enjoyed standing at field's edge watchin pilots like you fly. It saddens me to know that anyone watching is now a valid cause for suspicion and concern. I just wish people would respect you guys and what you do because without ag aviation, we would not have a safe, plentiful, AFFORDABLE supply of grain, fiber, and forestry products. God bless you and all your fellow ag-pilots and may every season be safe, productive, and, above all, FUN.
We appreciate that very much! Yes it is very sad how our society has become! So many people wanting paid for doing nothing. Anyway, such is life and we will move forward. Thanks again for the love and respect and thanks for watching!
I appreciate your response so much! I do this because I love it….there are many easier and safer ways to make a dollar, but none more satisfying to me than ag flying. At the end of the day, I know I have done something good for a farmer….which is good for our country.
nice landing!
Thank you.
Thank goodness for the technology nowadays that can prove what actually happened......
Yes, it’s like an added insurance policy. I have had to use it several times over the years.
Nice and smooth!!!
Thanks.
I am an AG pilot in Brazil and I was surprised how you have the same problems with people there in the USA
Yes, unfortunately it is an ongoing issue!
i liked the outside pov of the landing, but i think a cockpit pov wold be cool too.
I agree. I plan to get a lot more footage this summer so stay tuned for that! Thanks for watching!
@@IowaFlyingFarmer i cant wait! :)
I remember my mom talking about a guy who called and said my dad sprayed his field and killed it. Couple of problems with his claim, 1 it wasnt near the field he sprayed, yes he flew over it to and from the strip, 2 all the fields around it were dying too as there was a drout going on at the time. Gotta be accurate and cya nowadays. People will try anything to try and get money out of you......
That is for sure. So many people wanting something for nothing these days.
I want to fly a Thrush!
They are sure fun to fly!
Where in iowa are you at? I'm in grinnell and interested in a career change and becoming a pilot is sounding reslly interesting to me.
@@jakebarney7766 we operate out of the Vinton airport. I’m pretty sure that there is an operator running out of the Grinell airport as well.
What area in Iowa are you from ?
We are in Eastern Iowa.
when your spraying how fast are you going
This plane usually runs across the field at 145 mph.
I love flying but unfortunately drones will take over pretty soon.
Drones will definitely have their place but I don’t think that they will ever take over.
How many seasons have you been flying ag? What plane did you start out in and how old were you when you flew your first for-hire load?
I have been flying ag for 10 years now. My first ag plane that I flew a paying load in was a 188 Cessna Ag Truck. I would have been about 45 years old when I flew my first paying load. Thanks again for watching!
@@IowaFlyingFarmer My late ag-pilot friend, James Earl "J.T." Taylor spent almost 40 years flying a 188 Ag-Wagon.