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Crop dusting is one of the most dangerous things you can do on a day to
day basis. It does not like new pilots with their lack of good stick and rudder skills. It requires much more than just flying an airplane like a daredevil and spreading very expensive chemicals about the countryside. I've been at it for 40 years and about to retire. Most ag pilots are older guys as evidenced by all the grey hair or bald heads at the various ag conventions. It is a hard field to break into with very stiff insurance requirements. The knowledge required is far beyond aviation subjects and takes a lot of study to pass the state ag exams to be licensed as an ag operator/pikot. There is a lot of ag activityy in the Ohio area. Check for the Ohio Aerial Applicators Association and find some operators near you to visit with and find out for yourself. Its a tough job and not for a new pilot. Ol Shy & Bashful 13,000+ hours ag work and another 9-10,000 hours of the other kind of flying. |
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