Last week’s press release cautioning hobbyist and professional drone operators not to interfere with low-altitude manned agricultural aircraft created a public relations campaign amongst agriculture outlets. NAAA CEO Andrew Moore discussed the association’s safety recommendations for uncrewed operators operating within the vicinity of crewed ag aircraft on RFD-TV’s Market Day Report last Friday.
NAAA was invited to address the annual fly-in of public health aerial applicators at the Florida Mosquito Control Association last week. The event was attended by hundreds of pilots across the Sunshine State and throughout the Eastern Seaboard as part of their continuing education as public health applicators.
NAAA staff held a virtual state and regional association meeting yesterday, bringing together state and regional directors to strengthen each other’s ag aviation advocacy, networking, public relations, and safety coordination services to the industry.
Harold James Hardcastle, 93, passed away on April 9, 2025, in Crowell, Texas. Harold was NAAA President in 1979 and also served as the Texas AAA President. He was awarded the NAAA Outstanding Service Award in 1979. Harold was born August 18, 1931, and in 1949, he married Patsy (Pat) Ruth Noah.
The agricultural aviation community is mourning the loss of one of its respected pioneers, Bill Hubler, an industry veteran. Hubler of Valley Air in Caldwell, Idaho, leaves behind a legacy of innovation, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of progress in aerial application. Hubler was widely recognized as a trailblazer in the field, particularly for his pioneering work in night spraying during the late 1960s—a bold endeavor that helped redefine the boundaries of ag aviation.
Join us for the 2025 Ag Aviation Expo in Reno, Nov. 17-19. In addition to attending the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo, explore Reno. The city is a fast-growing city that offers numerous dining and libation options. The Midtown District is home to many local bars with live music, offering local artists’ murals and each offers a unique atmosphere. For naturalists and skiers, nearby Lake Tahoe is well worth a trip.
The FAA’s 47th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) is now officially underway. The survey is for collecting aviation activity for the calendar year 2024. The GA Survey is the only source of information available that provides reliable data on the GA fleet, including number of aircraft and hours flown.
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