Crop Dusting in Hertford, NC—- ‘Nuff Said!!
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This is my first somewhat tricked out video. My friends and I made this video for all CropDus' 's to enjoy. As well as ag aviation fans, future ag pilots and just for good entertainment. For more information about ag flying services, check out www.craftairservices.com There are lots of info about the benefits of ag spraying and check out the planes that are for sale. Now that the plugs are done. please enjoy this video. I hope to make another one in next few months. I think it is fun to watch and it sure was great fun to make. ENJOY!!!
Video Rating: 4 / 5
January 22nd, 2012 - 19:42
I think I noticed a USCG flight helmet in that turbine! lol
January 22nd, 2012 - 19:52
I want to be an ag pilot but I only have like 250 hours in a little taildrager that I built.. and only a recreational license. I know that there are a couple schools but do you know any opperators that would work with a hard working wisconsin farm boy? I do really nice fabric work too.. have done 5 planes, but no a&p license cause I don’t want anything to do with jets or aluminum.
January 22nd, 2012 - 20:41
best video still out there, keep the props turning
January 22nd, 2012 - 21:20
@bigbull2000 Yea Johnny was a super cool guy, and he is missed. He lived and breathed ag flying, thats was no doubt. I know its work when there is flying going on. Its like alot of other things, its a big ole pile of fun at first, but after a while, its work and its can be tough. Be safe out there and I should have another video up in a few weeks. Thanks for watching, catch you later.
January 22nd, 2012 - 22:14
sorry to hear about johnny. knew about the crash for somtime now , just getting to say sorry .He will be missed. What we do for a living may seem fun but things like that cloud up the fun and 12 to 14 hours a day 7 days a week is tough on the butt. I would not trade it for anything.
January 22nd, 2012 - 23:13
If you want to help the pilot, try not to wait until the last minute for a spray job, have your maps readily available. Thanks for growing your crops and using ag pilots, Im sure they/us appreciate your business and confidence.
January 22nd, 2012 - 23:13
@hondadrift …Thanks for watching the video and for your questions…..no, the planes arent really rated for inverted flight. But as long as you can maintain positive g’s, you could probably do an interesting maneuver or two. The “light bar” mounted out in front of the windshield is linked to the GPS guidance and helps the pilot line up for the next pass. Not all ag planes have a cramped back seat in them, Thrush planes have a nice back seat!! LOL Not all ag planes have a back seat.
January 23rd, 2012 - 00:06
Im a farmer and hire dusters a few dozen times a year but ive always wondered, are the planes rated for inverted flight? Is the HUD light setup your next pass indicator? Do all the ag planes have a cramped back seat in them? Anything a farmer can do to make your job easier? Thanks for keeping the crops healthy!
January 23rd, 2012 - 00:40
Great video!! I watch it several times a week! ha
January 23rd, 2012 - 01:08
hey mate im going to be a crop duster as soon as i build enough hours!! thats my goal~
January 23rd, 2012 - 01:33
Sorry, I meant to say “Crop Dusters”. (Damn auto spellcheck).
January 23rd, 2012 - 02:12
I’ve always wondered why does the side of the cockpit on crop sisters say “RESTRICTED”?
January 23rd, 2012 - 02:40
@FlyinTruckr thanks! yeah i didn’t catch the end of the video but i see it now.
January 23rd, 2012 - 02:51
@jdeerefarmer3 Yea, thats the name of the song, but this version is sung by The Kentucky HeadHunters. Check out the credits at the end of video. Thanks for watching and keep an eye for something new up here. Catch you later.
January 23rd, 2012 - 03:03
Does anybody know who the artist on the first song is? It’s a cover of buck owens’ made in japan.. right?
January 23rd, 2012 - 03:47
@TheWingflyer I can understand what you mean. Thank you for checking out the video. I hope to have one made this summer in HD. I hope you have safe skies and great flying.
January 23rd, 2012 - 03:57
Wow. The only time I want to be that close to the ground in a plane is A-when landing or B-when taking off.
January 23rd, 2012 - 04:16
@FlyinTruckr Just drop us a line here on YouTube
January 23rd, 2012 - 04:19
@FlyinTruckr kewl deal..Jim Craft sr died a while back, and we kept the airfield going for a couple of years, till it got to costly to run. we had Pawnee 235′s and a couple of first time ag pilots ran out of fuel and crashed the planes..one was in a school yard in the middle of Farmville. now we are now starting a aero club at the old place. maybe yall can drop by when it’s done.
January 23rd, 2012 - 05:09
@hearsejr , thanks for checking out the video, the guy who owns this flying service is a whole different Craft. Craig Craft is from MS and now lives here in NC. He is of no relations to the Crafts you asked about. However, Craig knows these people, I do not, and had nice things to say.
January 23rd, 2012 - 05:20
@hateliberals1 , too bad you don’t like the music, but lucky for you, there are lots of other flying videos to check out.
January 23rd, 2012 - 05:28
why the LOUD shitty music………………….
January 23rd, 2012 - 05:41
I used to work for Jim Craft of Craft air in Farmville NC (Craft field W-38 I think) in the 90′s. we used Pawnee 235′s. I’ve never heard of Craig Craft. Did they buy the name after Jim died and Rodney and Bob closed the door? Heath sold his intrest to Bob after he got po’ed at a pilot wh kept messing with his mind stuff like flying left of the runway with heath yelling turn right, we are on the other side.
January 23rd, 2012 - 06:25
I used to work for Jim Craft of Craft air in Farmville NC in the 90′s. we used Pawnee 235′s. I’ve never heard of Craig Craft. Did they buy the name after Jim died and Rodney and Bob closed the door? Heath sold his intrest to Bob after he got po’ed at a pilot wh kept messing with his mind stuff like flying left of the runway with heath yelling turn right, we are on the other side.
January 23rd, 2012 - 07:16
My first remembered flight was sitting on the radio next to the (wild & drunk) pilot of one of these amazing planes in Geita, Tanganyika (before it was Tanzania) in 1959. I grew up there, on a remote gold mine. The crop-duster’s visits each year were a highlight in our lives. Wonderful men, wonderful machines. Please see my video on youtube – Speak Swahili, Dammit!
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