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The NATA VOICE NOVEMBER 2014 Website: http://gonata.net

Nebraska’s Aviation Voice Published by the Nebraska Aviation Trades Association, Judy McDowell, Editor

192 W Lakeshore, Lincoln, NE 68528—Phone/Fax: 402-475-6282, Email: [email protected]

February 16-18, 2015

Ramada Inn

Kearney, NE

Nebraska Aviation Trades Association 2

NEBRASKA AVIATION TRADES ASSOCIATION

REGISTRATION FORM AND MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

2015 Annual Convention & Agricultural Aviation Exposition

February 16-18, 2015

Ramada Inn

308-237-3141 or 800-652-1909

Kearney, NE

BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE NATA CONVENTION RATE

$79.00 with breakfast

NATA MEMBERSHIP DUES: (Please fill in appropriate amount(s): Lifetime Membership $1,500 $__________ 2015 Voting Membership - (Pt. 137/Owner/Operator/Pilot) - $150 $__________ 2015 Non-Voting Associate Membership (Non-Pilot/Employee) - $75 $__________ 2015 Allied Membership (Supplier/non-voting) - $60 per person $__________

30% of your dues not tax deductible due to lobbyist expenses

CONVENTION REGISTRATION: NATA Member (includes PAASS) $160 Person x _____ people $__________

Preregistration: (Due before January 1, 2015) After January 1, 2015 (w/PAASS) $200 Person x _____ people $__________ NATA Spouse $60 Person x _____ people $__________ Non-Member (includes PAASS) $335 per person x _____ people $__________ Tuesday Only (Member) $150 per person x _____ people $__________ (PAASS & Exhibit Hall) Tuesday Only (Non-Member) $310 per person x _____ people $__________ (PAASS & Exhibit Hall)

*****YOU MUST ATTEND THE PAASS PROGRAM ON TUESDAY AND RECERTIFICATION ON WEDNESDAY TO BE CERTIFIED*****

CONVENTION MEAL PACKAGE: Two Lunches. Meals purchased during convention will be more expensive.

$40 per person x _____people $__________

Total Amount Enclosed: $________________

The following information will be used as your membership listing in the 2015 NATA Directory

Member Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Spouse Name:______________________________________________________________________ Name of other(s) attending and name for badge____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Business Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Business Address:___________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________ State:________________________________Zip_____________ Business Phone: ( )__________________________ Business Fax: ( )____________________________ E:Mail_____________________________IMPORTANT! Home Phone: ( )____________________________ Cellular: ( )_________________________

Please make checks payable to NATA and return with completed form to: NATA, 192 W. Lakeshore Drive, Lincoln, NE 68528

Phone/Fax: (402) 475-NATA Email: [email protected] Website: http://gonata.net Refund Policy: No refunds will be made on cancellations received after February 1, 2015

NATA Member (Convention Only) $75.00________ No Recertification or PAASS

After January 1, 2015 $100.00__________

NAAA

Member?

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

NATA 2015 Convention (Tentative)

Monday, February 16

10 a.m. Board of Directors 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibitor Set Up 1:30 to 3 Breakout Session – Wayne Woldt, UNL Ext. - UAVs 3 to 6 Exhibit Hall Open

Tuesday, February 17

8 a.m. President's Welcome 8:15 PAASS Recertification Session & Business Meeting 11:00 Coffeebreak in Exhibit Hall Noon Awards Luncheon & Speaker, Jerry Cockrell 1:30 to 3 PAASS Recertification Session 2 p.m. Allied Exhibitor Meeting 3 p.m. Coffeebreak in Exhibit Hall 5 to 7 Exhibit Hall - President’s Reception & hors d’oeuvres 6 p.m. Live Auction

Wednesday, February 18

8 to 9 Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 Coffeebreak in Exhibit Hall 9 to Noon Recertification Session Noon Luncheon 1 to 2:30 Recertification Session

Alan received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture in 1978 from the University of

Nebraska –Lincoln with dual major of Agronomy and Animal Science. In 1986, Alan received his Master of Science Degree in Agronomy from Oklahoma State University with a dual major of Plant Physiology and Soil Physics. In 1987, Alan accepted a UN-L Extension Educator position based in Kearney and Franklin counties, focusing on agricul-ture production issues. In 2006, Alan accepted specialized appointment with UN-L Extension, with a focus on water education and irrigation management in the West Central Research & Extension District, with his office located at Daw-son County Extension. Alan received training and became a certified S.A.F.E analyst in 2005 and has since conducted numerous fly-ins in Nebraska including over 350 tests and 2,100 passes in the past 4 years. Alan will also represent NATA on the Nebraska Pesticide Board.


WNATA 2015 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Tuesday, February 17

8 am Welcome

Coffee, Door Prizes, & Announcements

9 am Athena

The Athena Project details how to strengthen client and customer relationships. This

will be helpful to the wives who work in the aerial application business and office

workers because they are often the first people that clients and customers communi-

cate with.

12 pm Luncheon

1:30 pm Thunderhead Brewery Tour

Following the luncheon, we will be traveling to Axtell to tour the Thunderhead Brew-

ery. This micro-brewery specializes in making small and unique batches of beer, both

non-alcoholic and alcoholic. Thunderhead Brewery is also known for brewing their

famous ‘Cropduster IPA’ beer!

5-7 pm Exhibit Hall – President’s Reception & Hors D’oeuvres

6 pm Live Auction

Wednesday, February 18

8 am Business meeting…EVERYONE WELCOME!!!!

Coffee, Door Prizes, & 2016 Planning

10 am Diane Bartels….Sharpie: Nebraska’s Queen of the Air

Join us in listening to pilot, aviation enthusiast, and author Diane Bartels as she gives

an inspirational presentation on the life of Evelyn Sharp; a young, remarkable Ne-

braska barnstorming pilot who gave her life for her country.

12 pm Luncheon


WNAAA Fundraiser

At the NAAA Convention

Dangerously Beautiful Raffle. First prize: 'Le Vian' Chocolate Diamond Pendent & Ruger .380 LCP Ladies Edi-

tion. Second prize: Ruger .380 LCP Ladies Edition. Tickets can be purchased for ten dollars each prior to the National

Convention in Loiusville from Mary Lambrecht.

Also, fun activities are planned for the women attending the convention. December 8th: Meet & Greet: Christmas at the

Galt House 2014 from 10am-12pm. WNAAA President's Open House 12:30-2p. Spouses are also invited to this event. De-

cember 10th: Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum and Tour 9-11a.

Meet & Greet, as well as Kentucky Derby Tour requires a RSVP by November 17th.

Phone: 308-991-1632

Email: [email protected]

Welcome

New Allied Members

Joe Price and Danny Moore Dan Stork

CD Aviation Services Syngenta

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417-206-2327 402-366-0309

Dr. Jerry Cockrell is a psychologist, aviator and aviation humorist. A former Boeing 737 Captain, he retired after flying a Boeing 747-400 on international routes for an FAR 121 carrier with over 20,000 fly-ing hours. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and Edu-cation. Beginning his work in 1977, Dr. Cockrell was one of the earliest developers of Crew Resource Management programs and was also the first speaker to make aviation safety presentations in all 50 states as well as in England, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Nige-ria, Mexico and Canada. His ‘down-home’ style and hilarious anecdotes have charmed, educated and en-tertained audiences around the world.


Membership Benefits The Nebraska Aviation Trades Association (NATA) is a non-profit state trade association which represents the aerial application indus-try in Nebraska. NATA IS an organization founded for the purpose of serving the interests of aviation related businesses in Nebraska. Representing almost 200 agricultural aviation operators, NATA also serves members from allied industries supplying ag aircraft owners and opera-tors NATA'S OBJECTIVES are to create strong communications among its members and to provide educational opportunities and current information on all facets of Nebraska's aviation related industries. RECEIVING HIGH PRIORITY are NATA's efforts to affect mutually beneficial legislation and to strengthen agricultural aviation's im-age as a responsible, safety-conscious industry. NATA PROVIDES tangible benefits to its members. The following list includes some of the benefits NATA offers its membership. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION – Our lobbyist and NATA monitor all legislation and reports to the NATA Board of Directors re-garding any sponsored legislation that may affect the aerial application industry. A Legislative Committee is responsible for guidance of importance to our industry. LIAISON WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES - The NATA Board of Directors and administration provide contact with regulatory agen-cies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, Coop-erative Extension Agencies/UNL, Environmental Protection Agency, The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, the Ne-braska Fire Marshal, OSHA, and many others. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS - When federal or state standards are set, NATA provides information to help bring members into compliance. NATA represents and protects the interests of aerial applicators in Nebraska by contacting federal and state agencies regarding problems with compliance. NATA VOICE - The NATA Voice newsletter is published 6 times annually. The newsletter serves as a source of current information for the NATA membership. Articles keep members updated on legal, legislative and industry news. The Safety Corner and Crop Pest Update are regular columns in the NATA Voice and keep members in tune with recent safety issues and infestations across the state of Nebraska. ANNUAL CONVENTION - NATA holds its Annual Convention and Agricultural Aviation Exposition in mid-February. Educational ses-sions and fun-filled events are planned throughout the convention. Ag pilots are able to be recertified and tested at the convention. The Trade Show allows members to visit with allied industry representatives and learn about the newest developments and latest technological advances. TRAINING PROGRAMS - NATA provides direct access to the PAASS (Professional Aerial Applicators Support System) program of-fered through the National Agricultural Aviation Association. This program shows our industry's commitment to constant improvement for the aerial application business. MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY - NATA publishes a membership directory each year. The directory contains the name, company name, address and telephone number of all NATA members by membership classification. PROFESSIONAL IMAGE - NATA gives you, the aerial applicator, the professional image the industry needs when working with regu-latory agencies. The image of the aerial applicator in Nebraska should reflect a concern for the environment and the professionalism of our industry. NATA is constantly striving to reinforce this image. OPERATION SAFE - NATA holds Operation SAFE Fly-In Clinics where aerial applicators are able to test and analyze the spray pat-terns of their ag planes. The Fly-Ins are also a valuable tool in promoting the safety aspects and environmental concerns of ag pilots. NATA has purchased the new string analysis system for spray pattern analysis. The new system will allow members to set an appoint-ment and test their aircraft spray patterns on an individual basis. Through support of BASF, Operation SAFE has seen a huge in-crease in participation in this program. Pilots wishing to check out their aircraft can contact NATA’s Operation SAFE analyst, Alan Corr, 308-830-3086.


Have Your Weather-Related Question Answered by a

NWS Meteorologist at the 2015 NATA Convention

For the second year in a row, Jeff Halblaub will be speaking at the NATA convention on Wednesday, February 18. Jeff is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Hastings and manages the office Aviation Program. This is your chance to have your weather-related questions answered by a meteorologist that provides routine aviation forecasts and services to south central Nebraska.

Jeff's presentation will be comprised of answers to questions submitted, in advance, by

area pilots. Any questions related to the weather and weather forecasting are welcomed. Please submit your question, as far in advance as possible, to Jeff's email. The deadline for submitting questions is February 1st.

His email address is: [email protected]


Planes: Fire & Rescue Coming Soon to DVD

Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue will be out on Blu-ray, DVD and on-demand Nov. 4. The

heart-pumping sequel to Planes stars Dusty Crophopper as an ex-air racer who struggles to fall

in line with an elite fire and rescue unit. To date, Planes: Fire & Rescue has grossed $96 million

in theaters worldwide, including $58 million domestically. The DVD will include never-before-

seen bonus features, including the exclusive animated short “Vitaminamulch: Air Spectacular.”

That should be very Cedric the Entertaining!

NATA

BOARD MEETING

Wednesday

November 19, 2014

Midtown Holiday Inn

Grand Island, NE

10 a.m.

Everyone is Welcome!

CD Aviation Services will be offering their TPE331 EMT Training Course on Sunday, February 15 from 12 to 5, and the second half on Monday, February 16 from 8 to 11 at the Ramada Inn in Kearney.


Alan Corr, Operation SAFE Analyst

It has been an interesting year for Operation S.A.F.E. in Nebraska. Due to weather issues and a trip to South Africa, I had only tested a few planes before June 1st. Things really changed after that and with the nice fall weather, I am still testing planes. We will be well above average for the number of Nebraska planes pattern tested in 2014. I did conduct a number of tests with spreaders this fall and in most cases, the center of the pattern had 2 to 3 times the seed deposited as the rest of the pattern. After adjustments to the spreader veins, we have been able to come up with a nice even pattern in almost all cases. Flying thirty five to forty feet above the ground seems to result in the most even pattern for spreading seed. I have also conducted several spray deposition and drift tests with dye cards this fall, but have not had time to analyze the results yet. I am continuing to explore ways to minimize downwind spray drift, but that is proving to be a difficult task. I want to truly thank those pilots who have donated their time and fuel working with me on these tests. I look forward to sharing the results of these trials at the 2015 NATA conference in February. Over the past several years it has been a true pleasure working with the “crop dusters” of Nebraska. I cannot think of a better group of professionals to be associated with. I have gained a vast amount of knowledge about spray planes, patterns, deposition, and drift, and that would not have been possible without NATA and its membership. Your dedication to the industry and continued improve-ment in the quality of application, safety, and environmental stewardship is to be commended. Agriculture producers and the general public need to be aware of this dedication, and I will do my best at spreading the word.

I would again like to thank BASF for their continued support of Operation S.A.F.E. Dennis Holsteen and the entire Ne-

braska BASF crew have been tremendous supporters of the program. In addition, I appreciate the support of GarrCo

Products for donating dye, and the NATA membership for their interest in pattern testing and research.

Ryan Dietrich Luke Johnson


Ron Troyer

Dallas Grimm

Tony Schmid

Rick Schindler


Unmanned Aircraft in Agriculture: Implications for the Yield Gap and Air Space Looking forward, there is no doubt that the world faces a daunting challenge in terms of providing sufficient food and fiber for a rapidly growing population. Projections indicate that the world popula-tion will surpass 9 billion by the year 2050, with an associated 70% increase in demand for food. Please let me repeat this sobering projection – a 70% increase in demand for food over the next 35 years. This is truly a “grand challenge”, of extreme proportions. I don’t know about you, but if I were asked to generate 70% more output, while already running at 100% capacity, I’m not sure exactly how this would be accomplished. Never-the-less, the world is a much larger “system” than myself, with a tremendous base of resources and human capital, and I suspect that humankind will rise to the challenge. At the same time, it is critical to appreciate the role that the aerial application industry currently plays in production of food and fiber, as well as the critical role that the industry will play in meeting the grand challenge facing all of us, as we look forward in time. Research shows that disease and pests can have adverse effects on agricultural production, thereby increasing the “yield gap”, if not prop-erly managed in a timely manner. The yield gap can be thought of as the difference, or gap, be-tween potential crop yield, and the actual crop yield, caused by losses from stress due to disease and pests, water stress, nutrient limitations, along with other factors. It is well recognized that one of the strategies to meet the grand challenge of significantly increasing food production, is to reduce, or minimize, the yield gap as a representation of loss or inefficiency. This is where the aerial application industry becomes a key player in seeking to resolve the grand challenge. The ability to respond rapidly to a disease or pest infestation, and adapt to rapidly chang-ing conditions, offers a tremendous opportunity to make a dent in the yield gap, and therefore con-tribute to resolving the grand challenge. Combining the dynamic response capability of the aerial application industry, with the evolving concept of agricultural intensification through precision agricul-ture, and we have a dynamic duo of agricultural production that will make a real contribution to solv-ing the grand challenge referenced earlier. This potential contribution cannot be understated. Now for the “rub”. The opening of National Air Space to unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) will be a game changer for the agricultural industry. It has the potential to make a significant contribution to closing the yield gap through agricultural intensification, while at the same time improving environmental and ecological sustainability. The fundamental premise is that UASs gather timely plant, soil, production, and environmental information and improve the response time for management of agricultural pro-duction. UAS technology will offer an unparalleled opportunity to place crop and soil sensors, robotics, and advanced information systems at more timely and desired field locations as an integral part of precision agriculture technologies. Thereby helping to inform the aerial application industry, and increasing production while improving efficiency of agricultural operations. There is no doubt that this deployment of new information systems based on integrated terrestrial and aerial sensor networks will lead to increased sustainability and security of food production. (continued on next page)


Researchers at the University of Nebraska – Department of Biological Systems Engineering, in part-nership with the University of Colorado – Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department, are explor-ing the unique demands created by UAS deployment, especially across large agricultural land areas. Initial studies focused on the evaluation of flight path tracking performance using the SwiftPilot, which is an autonomous navigation system developed by BlackSwift Technologies, and integrated into the Tempest fixed-wing aircraft manufactured by UASUSA, Inc. Sharing the air space.

In order to realize the greatest potential in meeting the grand challenge of providing 9 billion people with food and fiber, there will need to be a high level of cooperation between the aerial appli-cation industry and the unmanned aircraft industry. In a sense, both industries can play a significant and complementary role in agriculture, as we look to the future. And, both industries will likely have aspirations for the same air space.

It is important to note that it is currently illegal to utilize UAS for commercial purposes, and the

FAA takes a strict interpretation of commercial use. At this time, the general guidance from FAA is that if an agricultural production operation is being run as a hobby, and for “pure pleasure”, then use of a UAS would be interpreted as a “hobby” use. However, if a given agricultural operation is being run as a business venture, then any use of a UAS would be interpreted as “commercial” use, and is illegal at this time. Moreover, the FAA is currently developing rules and regulations that will allow for commercial use of UAS, with the rules to be released sometime in the future.

Given the eventual release of rules that will allow for commercial use of UAS, studies are

needed to define strategies, technological innovations and advancements, which will allow for shar-ing the air space over agricultural fields in a safe manner. These include approaches to support the “see and avoid” protocol common to aviation. An expanded research and extension team is currently forming at the University of Nebraska, to develop concepts that have the potential to enhance the ability of manned aircraft to “see and avoid” unmanned aircraft that are operating in close proximity over agriculture settings.

We look forward to continued partnership with NATA to advance this concept.

Wayne Woldt 232 LW Chase Hall Department of Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68583-0726

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