I have been in the industry for 10 years and currently work as the Pilot Manager for two companies; Prairie Ag Air in Elkhorn, Manitoba and Salvucci Aviation in Argentina. These companies have been in business for 20 and 27 years respectively.
In Manitoba we are currently flying two aircrafts equipped with AG-NAV technology. The S2R Thrush 600 and the Weatherly 620B are both equipped with a Guia Gold system and an AG-FLOW flow controller. In Argentina, we currently have one Garret Thrush equipped with a Guia system after upgrading from the AG-NAV II.
I have been using AG-NAV for eight years in Argentina and three in Canada. We use these systems for swath guidance in aerial spraying and data logging to be able to provide it to customers on request. Reliability, good product support and performance are what I would tell others about AG-NAV.
In Manitoba we operate both systems coupled with the AG-FLOW Flow Controller. We are very pleased with the performance of the AG-FLOW. It works very well with both high and low volumes (5 to 1 GPA). Our systems required little calibration on the planes as well.
Before the first installation in Argentina I was a bit skeptical about the benefits of this technology. However, after using the product and seeing how valuable it was for our operations, it convinced me and the companies I work for.
For the pilots who are not flying with the help of a flow controller in today’s fast paced environment, I would say it’s a must. One less thing to worry about while you are flying, instead of looking at your hopper gauge, its fire and forget!
An even application rate allows you to perform your job more efficiently; which in turn saves your customers money in the long run. Every ground sprayer in the country has flow controller; every Ag aircraft should have one too.
Ignacio (Nacho) Aguero
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