AOPA Pilot Magazine Spotlights Agricultural Aviation Safety and Expertise in February Issue

An article in the February issue of AOPA Pilot magazine highlights the complexity of the agricultural aviation sector, describing aerial applicators as “full-blown agronomists, crop scientists, and passionate about the science of farming.” It also emphasizes the safety of agricultural aviation, noting a decade-long decline in accident rates. The piece was authored by Mike Ginter, senior vice president of the AOPA Air Safety Institute, who attended the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Texas last November.  Ginter praised NAAREF for promoting a strong safety culture and recognizing the NAAA’s ongoing commitment to ensuring safety in this demanding segment of general aviation. Be sure to check out the full article in the issue of AOPA Pilot magazine here.