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#1 yzchopper

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Posted 19 January 2010 - 22:00

Does anyone know of any operators in the Northwest that uses the R44 for cropdusting? What model of R44 do they use? I've seen and used mainly the Hiller 12E, 206A/B and Bell 47.
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Posted 20 January 2010 - 11:19

This isn't the Northwest but I know an operator here in Wisconsin that has two R44's for ag work. One is an Astro and the other a Raven 2.

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Posted 20 January 2010 - 12:15

I have heard of and seen a few videos of those using R44's around that area. I was just curious if there were any in the Northwest. Thanks I do appreciate the reply.
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 01:49

Well looks like I may end up flying ag work this summer using the Alouette II instead of the R44. Thanks for the reply Kandace.

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Posted 06 February 2010 - 21:37

yzchopper, on Feb 6 2010, 06:49 , said:

Well looks like I may end up flying ag work this summer using the Alouette II instead of the R44. Thanks for the reply Kandace.

Steve

Sweeet! Take some pics and vids, the Alouette II is suppose to be pretty much the best ag ship made!!

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Posted 06 February 2010 - 22:43

If all pans out and I do fly the Alouette II you bet I will get photos and video.

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 12:34

yzchopper, on Feb 6 2010, 00:49 , said:

Well looks like I may end up flying ag work this summer using the Alouette II instead of the R44. Thanks for the reply Kandace.

Steve

Awesome! Big congrats on getting into a hard niche to get started in! I am still hoping for my chance to fly AG someday.

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Posted 10 March 2010 - 22:11

I just got a job with an operator in New England that flies 44's in the cranberry bogs. Spraying and lifting work! Seems like it works pretty well for it. Season starts in the next two weeks, I'm excited!!