February 7, 2013 |
SEAF Recognizes Bill Lavender and AgAir Update |
AgAir Update and Editor & Publisher Bill Lavender were honored at the Southeast Aerocultural Fair’s (SEAF) annual convention Feb. 5 when SEAF presented an award of appreciation for the publication’s contributions to the industry. Read More |
Web-Distributed Labeling on the Horizon |
In an effort to improve pesticide product labeling, the EPA has been exploring the feasibility of allowing registrants to make “legally enforceable pesticide product labeling” available to users via the Internet. Read More |
Renew Your NAAA Membership by Feb. 15 |
If you haven’t yet renewed your NAAA membership for 2013, time is of the essence. The NAAA membership year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 each year and the 45-day grace period for renewal expires Feb. 15. Read More |
Legislation Introduced in Nebraska Changing Fines Levied for Application Violations |
One Nebraska pilot-turned lawmaker is intent on changing the way fines are levied for pesticide drift. Read More |
NAAA, WNAAA, NAAREF Board Meetings Feb. 14-16 |
Old Town Alexandria, Va., will once again host the spring board meetings of the NAAA, WNAAA and NAAREF Boards of Directors next weekend. Located just blocks from NAAA’s new offices, the meetings will take place at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town Hotel from Feb. 14–16. Read More |
For the Record: Forstrom NAAA’s First Female Officer |
An article on 2013 NAAA Treasurer Brenda Watts in the current issue of Agricultural Aviation mistakenly states that she “holds the distinction of being the first woman officer to serve on the NAAA Board.” Read More |
AD Issued for Bell 205s |
On Jan. 9 the FAA issued Airworthiness Directive (AD) No. 2012-26-11 applicable to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (BHTI) Model 205A, 205A-1, and 205B helicopters with starter/generator power cable assemblies, part number (P/N) 205-075-902-017 and P/N 205-075-911-007 installed. Read More |
AD Issued on Bell Main Rotor Yokes |
On Jan. 23 the FAA issued Airworthiness Directive (AD) No. 2012-17-08 applicable to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 212 helicopters with a main rotor yoke, part number (P/N) AAI-4011-102 (all dash numbers), ASI-4011-102 (all dash numbers), or 204-011-102 (all dash numbers), installed. Read More |
AD Issued for Bell 206 Servo Actuator Assemblies |
On Jan. 23 the FAA adopted Airworthiness Directive (AD) No. 2013-02-01 applicable to certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) helicopters. Read More |
Paper Mechanics Certificates Expire Soon |
The FAA reminds airframe and powerplant mechanics to exchange their paper certificates for plastic ones before March 31, 2013. Read More |