At the NAAA convention welcome breakfast we got an inside look at what it’s like on Air Force One. Our speaker was Howie Franklin, 18 year steward of the President’s plane. He served under five Presidents and has hundreds of stories. I spoke with Howie after his presentation and got him to share one story that includes a situation he …
BASF NAAA Scholarships Announced
During the welcome breakfast at the NAAA convention the winners of the this year’s agricultural aviation scholarships were announced. The scholarships are part of the partnership that BASF has with the organization. Pictured are (l-r), Ben Cadenbach, Matthew Kollars, Dr. Gary Fellows, BASF and Brian Rau, NAAA President. I will have interviews with all of them for you during the …
National Agricultural Aviation Association Convention
It’s a beautiful day to fly in Savannah, GA. And we’ve got a lot of pilots here at the National Agricultural Aviation Association convention. They fly for a living so I’m pretty sure they like having some time off and doing a little relaxing and learning. They’re all getting registered at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. I’ve got …
On The Road To Agricultural Aviation
The next stop on the agriblogging highway is the 44th annual convention and trade show for the National Agricultural Aviation Association. This year it is being held in Savannah, GA. AgWired coverage of this year’s event is being sponsored by BASF. Coverage should begin by Monday morning. I don’t know how many will be tweeting but I’m recommending the hashtag …
BASF Supports Ag Aviators
BASF Crop Protection was flying high in Reno this week at the National Agricultural Aviation Association 43rd annual convention and trade show. On Wednesday, BASF and the NAAA unveiled a scholarship program designed to help those interested in pursuing a career in agricultural aviation. BASF partnered with the NAAA to develop and establish the scholarship program. “BASF and the NAAA …
Representing Aerial Applicators
After following along on AgWired last week you may have a better understanding of the National Agricultural Aviation Association but after listening to this week’s ZimmCast you’ll have an even better one. That’s because I interviewed NAAA Executive Director, Andrew Moore and he tells us all about it. Andrew has a farm background which fits in very nicely with the …
Planes For Pilots
What better thing to give away in your booth than a balsa wood glider, especially if you’re exhibiting at the Ag Aviators convention? That’s one of the items BASF had in their booth and they were very popular. This young guy was definitely in to it and I just had to share the photo with you. It’s one of many …
NAAA Trade Show Walk Through
My work at my first ever National Agricultural Aviation Association convention is now completed although I’ll be featuring an interview with Andrew Moore, Executive Director, in next Monday’s ZimmCast. I really enjoyed the meeting and learned a lot about a segment of agribusiness that I wasn’t very familiar with. The dry Las Vegas air and smoky casino we’re located in …
Cropdusters.biz Babes
For some reason the Cropdusters.biz booth was one of the busier booths at the NAAA trade show. Chelsi Rae, Carrie and Dainela were working in the booth with founder David Duch, (not pictured). David is an ag pilot himself and he says that he started Cropdusters.biz to make many of the novelty items connected with the business available. Apparently the …
NAAA Legislative Work Tops With Members
The soon to be outgoing President of the NAAA is Bob Bailey, Bailey Flying Services. In this picture he’s being investigated by some blue men at the Association’s live auction last night. Bob is obviously a big supporter of the NAAA since he’s volunteering his time to serve as the President. I asked him what the organization means to his …