From a business profile of operator members Scott and Glenn Heinen to a look back at NAAA’s golden anniversary convention, here are Agricultural Aviation’s top 10 most viewed digital articles from the Agricultural Aviation Magazine App and AgAviationMagazine.org in 2017.

1. “Heinen Kin” – Spring 2017
Focusing on customer service and new opportunities fuels Heinen Brothers Agra Services’ growth

2. “Airport Funding Fears Cause Furor Over Aerial Applicator’s Airport Residence” – Spring 2017
Airport funding fears have caused a furor over an aerial applicator’s airport residence in Minnesota

3. “Way Off Broadway” – Summer 2017
A play about female Russian pilots in WWII comes to life in an ag aviation hangar in rural Virginia

4. “The New NAAA Don, Dominique Youakim” – Winter 2017
Dominique Youakim of Aerinova Aerial takes the helm as NAAA’s 2017 President

5. “Agricultural Aviation’s Bright Future” – Spring 2017
A renowned forecaster and corporate strategist considers the long-term outlook of the agricultural aviation industry over the next 50 years and likes what he sees

6. “It’s a Privilege to Have the Chance to Serve You” – Winter 2017
Dominique Youakim arrives with an attitude of gratitude as NAAA’s new president

7. “Putting PAASS into Action” – Spring 2017
From risk management to adjuvant education, social media smarts and more, put the lessons learned at the 2016–17 PAASS Program into practice this flying season

8. “Past Performance is not an Indication of Future Results” – Winter 2017
Andrew Moore looks back at 2016 and offers his forecast for 2017

9. “Near Miss Between Drone and Ag Aircraft in Iowa an Eye-Opener” – Fall 2017
A near miss with a possible commercial ag drone brings the threat of UAVs close to home for a pilot and operator

10. “So Loooong Beach!” – Winter 2017
The curtain drops on NAAA’s historic 50th anniversary convention

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