How To Become An Agricultural Pilot
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- Have you ever wanted to get into agricultural aviation? Also known as crop dusting or aerial application, this is a tricky field to get into. It requires some additional training and it can be hard to figure out where to start.
This video should teach you the legal requirements needed to become an ag pilot in the United States, and should get you on the path to find a mentor in the industry.
Here are some helpful links to get you started!
National Agricultural Aviation Association Career Page:
www.agaviation.org/career/
Direct link for this year’s upcoming Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth:
www.agaviation.org/ag-aviatio...
National Agricultural Aviation Association:
www.agaviation.org
Rookie, I Want To Be An Ag Pilot Facebook Group:
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I was in the spray business, What I have seen are the wants be ag pilots. Most don't realise how long the days are. The average pilot just can't handle the work day! Plus you have to work when the weather is right! So no set schedule. No days off till the job is done! And sadly there are not of you flying! Thanks for the video!
What an unreal video Emily! Information was brilliant. Awesome to have come across your channel!
Thank you so much!! I appreciate the positive feedback and glad you enjoyed!
6:35 Wow. So if a season is one year then you'll have to work as a loader for maybe two years? That's a tough concept for a commercial pilot.
Yes, I had my commercial when I loaded and the toughest part was watching everyone fly! There’s a lot to learn on the application side if someone doesn’t have any knowledge of that, and it does take a good amount of time to learn. There’s no one set way to learn it all. It’s definitely one of the barriers to entry but it’s all necessary to learn before getting put into an airplane to be as safe as possible.
I used to help load a Grumman AgCat with a radial engine. He sprayed our apple crop for us the first two or three sprays. Gave us a lot more time getting ready for ground applications.
Awesome! It does save farmers a lot of time!
Awesome 😎😎😎😎
Great video!
Thank you so much!
Nicely done Emily 👍🏻
Thank you!! Appreciate you!! 😊
I wish you'd made this video 40 years ago!
what's the pay for a entry pilot?
Pay varies based on location in the country. Most pilots are paid between 18-20% of the per acre charge and are paid by acre flown. Some companies pay by the tach or Hobbs hour, and others pay a set salary. Entry pilots make less as they aren’t getting across as many acres, but it will all depend on what region of the country you’re in.
Anything Else…. Dang 😩
It’s a lot when you start looking at it!