August 14, 2014 |
Helicopter Ag Pilot Harassed by UAV in Illinois |
Several weeks ago an Illinois helicopter ag pilot was circling at 300 feet above a field he was preparing to treat looking for obstructions, people, or anything relevant to his application when all of a sudden, an unmanned aerial vehicle airplane made a climbing pass in close proximity directly in front of his helicopter. Read More |
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NAAA Grassroots ALERT: Submit Comments to the EPA on its Proposed Worker Protection Standard before Monday Closing |
Comments are due Aug. 18 to the EPA on revisions proposed to its Worker Protection Standards (WPS). NAAA has drafted comments on the proposal outlining concerns it has with the many unnecessary and burdensome provisions EPA has proposed. Additionally, NAAA believes EPA's proposal does not take into account the current WPS ability to protect workers and commonplace aerial application industry technology, techniques and practices utilized to protect farm workers and handlers. NAAA urges all members to file comments prior to the Aug. 18 deadline to ensure our industry's voice is heard. Read More |
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Sixth and Final UAS Test Site Opens in Virginia |
The sixth and final unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test site
hosted by Blacksburg-based Virginia Tech was declared operational by the
FAA Aug. 13.
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Entries for WNAAA Scholarship Contest Due Tomorrow! |
Attention, higher-education students: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to compete for a combined $3,000 in educational scholarships. The deadline for the 2014 WNAAA Scholarship Essay Contest is two days away! The WNAAA will award a $2,000 scholarship as top prize in the 32nd annual essay competition, and Covington Aircraft Engines has generously agreed to sponsor a $1,000 scholarship. Read More |
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Hurry! Ag Aviation Scholarship Entries Due by Aug. 31! |
From seeking a
mentor to finding the funds for training, the road to becoming an ag pilot is
fraught with obstacles, but having $5,000 in seed money certainly helps. That’s
the top prize in the 2014 NAAA/BASF Agricultural Aviation Scholarship
competition. Read More |
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NAAA Launches New Website! |
Last month, NAAA launched our new website featuring an updated look and user-friendly navigation. The new website has the same web address of www.agaviation.org. Read More |
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NAAA Convention 2014: Book Your Room at Host Hotel |
We look forward to seeing you at the 48th Annual NAAA Convention & Exposition in Louisville, Ky. Join us at the only host hotel, The Galt House. The Galt House sits along the banks of the Ohio River where you can see stunning views of the river and downtown Louisville. Read More |
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