Good Aircraft Maintenance is Good Business
The importance of aircraft maintenance and inspections cannot be overstated, says Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch. “Practically all machinery requires maintenance to ensure it operates…
New DOI/USFS Aviation Helmets Standard for Air Tractor Aircraft
The DOI/USFS Aviation Helmets Standard is for pilots of firefighting and agricultural aircraft.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently approved a new flight helmet standard for…
The Evolution Of Firefighting Mission Equipment
Aircraft capability has evolved from the early simple mechanical “pull the lever” designs, to today’s computer-controlled “drop by wire” firegate systems equipped with advanced telemetry and data gathering capability.
FAA and Air Tractor Host Free Inspection Authorization Renewal Seminar
Air Tractor, in conjunction with the FAA’s Lubbock Flight Standards District Office, is sponsoring an opportunity for A&P mechanics to fulfill the annual training requirements…
Air Tractor Aircraft Parts Manuals Now Updated Biannually
Air Tractor aircraft parts manuals are now being updated every six months—each January and July. The manuals, available online as Acrobat PDF files, can be…
Airtractor.com Has New Pilot Training Documents Section
Air Tractor AT-802 and AT-802A pilots and pilot instructors now have a more direct way to download the revised Air Tractor AT-802-802A Pilot Training Course…
Operation S.A.F.E. Clinics Slated For April In California, Texas
This spring, Air Tractor and Transland are proud to support a series of Operation S.A.F.E. clinics to be conducted in California and in Texas. Among…
Operation S.A.F.E. Fly-In Slated For April At Air Tractor
Air Tractor and Transland are again hosting the Operation S.A.F.E. Texas Fly-In April 13-14, 2016 at the Air Tractor headquarters located at Olney Municipal Airport (ONY) in Olney Texas. The Texas…