| August 10, 2017 |
| Near-Miss Between Drone and Ag Aircraft in Iowa |
| It is not unusual to read news reports of a UAV interfering with manned aircraft performing their aviation duties. These instances can become very critical when emergency response services are affected. Any potential collision between a manned aircraft and a UAV could be life threatening. This nearly happened to an ag pilot last week. Read More |
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| NAAA to Congress: “Give the FAA the Ability to Regulate All Drones” Including Recreational Ones |
NAAA joined in a letter to Congress last week urging members of the federal legislative branch to make needed changes to federal aviation statutes allowing the FAA to regulate model and hobby drone users. Read More |
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| The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword: NAAA Letters to the Editor Make Their Mark |
NAAA
has responded to a series of negative articles in recent months with letters
setting the record straight about numerous misstatements and
mischaracterizations about aerial application. Those efforts have paid off. Read More |
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| 5,000 Thumbs Up: NAAA Reaches New Facebook/Social Media Milestone! |
NAAA reached another milestone of sorts this week, surpassing 5,000 “Likes” on Facebook, after crossing the 4,000 “Likes” threshold last November. The exceptional thing about 5,000 “Likes” is that it exceeds the number of operators, pilots and allied companies in the industry, so we are reaching individuals outside of our trade. Read More |
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| Hotel is Booked, Now Complete Your Checklist and Register for the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo |
 We look forward to seeing you at the 2017 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah, Ga., Dec. 4–7. Besides the Ag Aviation Expo, experience Savannah by visiting old mansions, enjoying historical tours, ghost tours and great restaurants and bars. You can register online for the Ag Aviation Expo or print and mail a registration form.
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| Write On! Support Scholarship Entries Due Aug. 15 |
Attention, higher-education students: Don’t miss out on the chance to compete for a combined $3,000 in educational scholarships. Submissions for the 2017 Support Scholarship Essay Contest are due next Tuesday. Read More |
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