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| Voice of the Aerial Application Industry |
| June 15, 2017 |
| Convicted Crop Duster Shooter’s Appeal Shot Down |
 Last week the Iowa Court of Appeals declined to overturn the conviction of an Iowan sentenced to five years in prison for shooting at an ag plane in Palo Alto County, Iowa. John Metzger, 56, was found guilty of “going armed with intent” in March 2016.
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| NAAA Endorses Legislation Providing Local Authority of Drone Use and Technological Safeguards |
NAAA sent a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA),
supporting legislative efforts to provide local governments authority
over drone use, as well as legislation requiring technological
safeguards for drones. Read More |
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| Frank Taylor Hired as NAAA GR/PR Coordinator |
Frank Taylor, a licensed private pilot, will join NAAA’s staff as the association’s coordinator of government and public relations. Taylor has a background in public policy and public relations. Read More |
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| Attention, Low-Time Ag Pilots! NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Sessions Geared Toward You |
 If you’re an ag pilot with low time or you’re interested in becoming an ag pilot, attend the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo Dec. 4–7 in Savannah, Ga., for professional growth opportunities and to network and meet other pilots, operators and allied companies. Two educational programs have been designed specifically for you. Attend these sessions to ask questions, network and learn from established operators and pilots.
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Operation S.A.F.E. Analyst Training
La Junta, CO
(405) 377-4299 or (501) 676-1762
September 28–29
Colorado AAA Operation S.A.F.E.
La Junta Municipal Airport (KLHX)
30267 1st Avenue
La Junta, CO 81050
October 6–7
NAAA and NAAREF Board Meetings
Marriott Plaza San Antonio
555 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
October 11–12
Michigan AAA Annual Meeting
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