Heed this important safety reminder from ag pilot/operator Dominique Youakim, reminding ag pilots to recon fields for wires & obstructions and to keep those things in mind as they’re spraying the field. Youakim, from Illinois, is a PAASS Presenter and past NAAA & NAAREF President

Cover crop seeding time is here as this checklist indicates. Hire your local aerial applicator to seed your cover crops--the quickest way to get the seed into your farmland. Cover crops improve soil, prevent erosion, boost water quality, and reduce pests. bit.ly/3TXTnQl

Read this article to determine if it might be appropriate to make an additional aerial fungicide application to maximize protection and yields for your customers. farmprogress.com/corn/experts-w…

On Aug. 3, aerial application turns 104! From protecting crops to advancing precision ag, the industry continues to evolve. Celebrate the legacy and grab the 100th anniversary book: agaviation.org/communications…

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Follow the rules, be courteous and it will likely be reciprocated. Read more in today's Fly Safe here: agaviation.org/wp-content/upl…

Are farmer-growers contacting you about late soybean herbicide application? Read this article for a few considerations as the crop enters reproductive stages in the late summer months: thedailyscoop.com/news/retail-bu…

As a reminder, please complete the GA Survey if you received an email/postcard invite. Your confidential data to the FAA is vital for NAAA to use to calculate accident statistics for Part 137 operations & guide our education & safety programs. Reporting is for calendar year 2024.

Today is Farmworker Appreciation Day, when we honor the hardworking hands that help feed our families and sustain our communities. Farmworkers plant, protect and harvest the food we rely on—rain or shine. Thanks for their vital contributions to our food system.

Heed this important safety reminder from ag pilot/operator Damon Reabe, reminding ag pilots to slow down to enhance safety at their operation and to increase productivity. Reabe, from Wisconsin, is a PAASS Presenter and active member on several NAAA committees.

Keep gauges and other instruments from diverting your eyes from safe flying and your forward, outside flying environment. Read more in today's Fly Safe at: agaviation.org/wp-content/upl…

We mourn the loss of Alex Leamon, lost last month in an ag aviation accident. Alex had a passion for agriculture and was beloved by his family and friends. To learn more about a memorial in his name and about his life, taken early, see his obituary at: leamonfh.com/obituary/alexa…

Spatial disorientation is a factor in ~10% of general aviation accidents. Univ. of Maryland research is exploring technology that uses vibration to help pilots stay oriented when traditional senses fail and it could one day benefit ag pilots. Learn more at cbsnews.com/news/new-techn…

NAAA is greatly saddened at the passing of veteran ag pilot Stan Hebert, who lost his life in an ag aviation accident. A pilot for 39 years and a dedicated CFI, he mentored many. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Healing House: vincentfuneralhome.net/obituaries/sta…

Heed this important safety reminder from ag pilot/operator Dominique Youakim, reminding ag pilots to develop their personal minimums checklist and stick to it. Youakim, from Illinois, is a PAASS Presenter and past NAAA & NAAREF President.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Ag Aviation Expo, Nov. 17–19, in Reno, NV, agaviation.org/ag-aviation-ex…. Don’t miss networking, potentials CEUs and innovation at the 2025 Ag Aviation Expo!

NAAA is getting positive PR from its efforts promoting the multiple benefits of aerially applying cover crops. Watch the following clip of NAAA CEO Andrew Moore interviewed on RFD-TV’s Market Day here: vimeo.com/1109799704. The show averages 500,000 viewers per week.

Whether it’s your body or your aircraft, you need ample fuel to work safely. Fuel up. Read today’s Fly Safe at: agaviation.org/wp-content/upl…

Want to become an ag pilot? Apply for the 2025 NAAA “Ag Wings of Tomorrow” Scholarship by Sept. 8! Thanks to BASF, Thrush Aircraft & Turbine Conversions, Inc., five future pilots will receive training funds. Apply now at agaviation.org.

Today we celebrate National Aviation Day & the birthday of Orville Wright, one of the founders of aviation. Because of the Wrights’ remarkable invention of the powered aircraft, ag aviators now treat 127 million U.S. acres of cropland. Help us celebrate National Aviation Day!

Heed this important safety reminder from Brian Rau, reminding ag pilots that relaxed turns are safer & some GPS units have a feature that times a pilot’s last turn in seconds, which can be helpful in assessing how you turn. Rau, is a PAASS Presenter, past NAAA & NAAREF President.