| April 16, 2020 |
| NAAA Develops ‘Preseason’ Press Release for Members to Raise Awareness about Ag Aviation Activities in Their Area |
 With the 2020 aerial application season underway or soon to
be underway in different parts of the country, NAAA has prepared a customizable
press release that members can use to call attention to the
fact that ag aircraft will soon be a common sight as ag pilots assist local
farmers during the new growing season.
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| Get the Latest Information on COVID-19 Public Policy and How it Impacts the Aerial Application Industry |
 As we continue to experience the impact of the novel coronavirus
on our lives, many aerial applicators have questions about the status of
various regulatory issues. NAAA has been successful working with government
agencies in designating crop input services, such as aerial application, as an
essential service and preventing enforcement actions and/or extending
expiration dates for expired licenses.
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| Ag Aviation Industry Suffers First Fatal Accident of 2020 |
 NAAA staff and members extend our sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Thad Cooper. Thad passed away on April 10 as the result of injuries sustained in an accident on the evening of April 8 in Delta County, Texas.Thad
was born in Natchez, Mississippi, on Aug. 23, 1973. He graduated
from Riverfield Academy and then University of Louisiana Monroe with a
degree in agribusiness.
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| NAAA Submits Member Input to FAA About Drone ID/Tracking Equipment Enforcement |
 This week, NAAA submitted
a response to an FAA request for
information (RFI) regarding how manned aircraft can potentially receive and
use UAS remote tracking ID information to further enhance safety by reducing
collision risks with drones at low altitudes.NAAA thanks all the operator and pilot members who responded
to NAAA’s request
for feedback to better inform the association’s comments to ensure the FAA
makes UAS tracking and ID regulations effective by fully understanding the
cockpit workloads and work environment of ag aviators.
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| Exhibitor Details for the 2020 Ag Aviation Expo |
 The 2020 Ag
Aviation Expo is still several months away, but we’re already deep
into planning for this year’s NAAA Trade Show. With the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we
find ourselves in a time of uncertainty across the nation. This is an odd time
to be informing you about our December Ag Aviation Expo, but with our
convention still several months away, NAAA programming continues to proceed as
is. We will keep you abreast of any changes.
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| 2020 Ag Aviation Expo Hotel Details |
Join us for the 2020 Ag Aviation Expo in Savannah, Ga., Dec. 7-10. Besides the networking, education and fun at the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo, enjoy a city full of great restaurants, nightlife, shopping, attractions and history. The NAAA hotel room block is now open! It is important for attendees to stay in the NAAA room block. We get the best hotel room rates in the heart of the Savannah district. If the NAAA hotel block is not filled, we cannot offer these great rates for future years!
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| In Case You Missed It! |
| NAAA Sends Press Release Cautioning UAV Operators to Not Disrupt Food Supply Chain by Interfering with Ag Aircraft, Particularly During COVID-19 Pandemic |
As the nation enters the upcoming growing season in the
midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NAAA sent a press
release to aviation and agricultural media outlets cautioning UAV operators
to be extra mindful of low-flying manned agricultural aircraft operations.  Read More |
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| FieldWatch’s Seed Field Worker Notification System Coming to Iowa for 2020 Growing Season |
FieldWatch, the
non-profit company focused on improving communications between growers,
beekeepers, and pesticide applicators, will soon be launching a new pilot
program in Iowa. This new system will be called SeedFieldCheck and will be a site
where seed companies and pesticide applicators can communicate about the
location of fields where workers are present. This will increase pesticide
stewardship and better ensure seed field worker safety. Read More |
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| Beware of Fraudulent Company Trying to Book Hotel Rooms for NAAA Ag Aviation Expo |
| NAAA received notification that an independent third party company called
Conventioneers is contacting our NAAA Allied members to book sleeping rooms in
Savannah for the 2020 Ag Aviation Expo (see email below). This company is NOT
associated with NAAA or any hotel in Savannah; your hotel room should only be
booked through the information we provide (https://www.agaviation.org/hotel). Ignore their
calls/emails and do not return their calls. The only company that may contact
you, if you leave a message to make a reservation, is Visit Savannah, who
handles the housing arrangement for our convention. Read More |
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| NAAHOF Accepting Nominations for 2021 Induction into Hall of Fame |
The National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame
(NAAHOF) Nomination Board has changed its procedure for evaluating candidates
for induction into the NAA Hall of Fame. Under the policy change, the Nominations
Board will consider individuals one year before their induction to allow more
time to deliberate on NAAHOF nominees’ credentials. Nominations to be considered for induction into NAAHOF in
2021 are by due Sept. 1, 2020. Read More |
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| NAAA’s ‘Ag Wings of Tomorrow’ Scholarship is Back with $20K Available in ’20 |
 Attention, operators and aspiring ag pilots: The NAAA “Ag
Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship is back! Thanks to the generous support of BASF
and Thrush Aircraft, $20,000 in aid is available via the 2020 NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship
Program to assist four aspiring ag pilots in their journey. The goal of NAAA’s “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship Program
is to strengthen the aerial application industry by helping operator members
bring new pilots into the profession.
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| Want to Win Thousands in Educational Scholarships? Enter Our Support Scholarship Contest! |
 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 2020 Support
Scholarship Essay Contest is Sept. 15. The NAAA Support Committee will
award a $2,000 scholarship as top prize and Covington Aircraft Engines has
generously agreed to sponsor a $1,000 scholarship.
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use UAS remote tracking ID information to further enhance safety by reducing
collision risks with drones at low altitudes.NAAA thanks all the operator and pilot members who responded
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makes UAS tracking and ID regulations effective by fully understanding the
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booked through the information we provide (https://www.agaviation.org/hotel). Ignore their
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for induction into the NAA Hall of Fame. Under the policy change, the Nominations
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