The July 2024 issue of New Horizon’s is now available.
CAAA 2024 Print Magazine
By now, you should have all received the print copy of the CAAA magazine in your mailbox. For your convenience, we have also included an updated digital copy here for your review. If anyone needs extra print copies, we have some additional ones available in the office. Thank you for your continued support and happy reading!
CAAA Conference - More Hotel Information
The latest issue of the newsletter is now in your inbox!
Inside you will find:
Additional Hotel Information - WIth the Fairmont filling up quickly, we have contacted some great hotels in Banff for additional availability. Thinking of joining us in Banff? Book quickly!
Conference Registration - Early bird pricing ends on January 29th so register now to guarantee the best rate.
The Icebreaker - You do not want to miss out on the fun! This is a ticketed event. Secure your tickets here.
Flying in the Wire and Obstruction Environment - Pre-Conference Workshop This course is for both aircraft and helicopter pilots. It teaches how to identify signs of wires and why ag aviators hit wires they already knew were there.
Partnership Package - Through this partnership package, we offer unique perks so that by working together, everyone gets the most out of it. Check out the Partnership Package here.
CAAA Tradeshow - Booths are now sold out, but email us to be added to the waitlist.
New Horizons: CAAA Conference Edition!
Conference registration is officially open for the CAAA 2024 AGM, Conference, and Trade Show at the Fairmont Banff Springs from February 29 to March 1, 2024.
This year's events include an Icebreaker in downtown Banff at Banff Ave Brewing Co, a spouse program at the state-of-the-art 40,000-square-foot Fairmont Spa, and a pre-conference workshop on Flying in the Wire and Obstruction Environment, just to mention a few. The full conference program is listed below.
Items included in the newsletter:
Conference Registration Link
2024 Partnership Package
CAAA Conference Schedule
Room Block Link for the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Flying in the Wire and Obstruction Environment Registration
CAAA Membership Reminder
Awards Nominations
Scholarship Details
New Horizons 2023-10-02
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Check out this issue of New Horizons
Save the Date for the 2024 CAAA Conference, taking place in Banff, AB
Members in the News - Congratulations Yorkton Aircraft Service
Upcoming Events
Under the Wire Workshop, February 28, 2024
Nominate a deserving applicator or supporter for a CAAA Award
CAAA Scholarship Applications are now Open!
Update your Membership Profile
New Horizons September 2023
Canada: Brazilian’s AgAv Mission Strengthens Relationships and Broadens Horizons
Sindag and Ibravag bet on the dialogue established with leaders, businessmen, and authorities at the CAAA Conference & Trade Show to further qualify the sector’s initiatives in Brazil.
A closer perspective on the Canadian ag aviation industry (including its legislation, considered an international reference), as well as the technologies and institutional relations of the sector in the North American country. This was the focus of Sindag’s president, Thiago Magalhães Silva, and executive director Gabriel Colle (Sindag and Ibravag) at the CAAA 2023 AGM, Conference, & Trade Show – ended last Saturday, in Regina, SK. There were three days of programming in the capital of the province of the Canadian Midwest, on the border with the US states of Montana and North Dakota.
CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: March 2023
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Become a Leader in the Canadian Aerial Application Industry! Being an exhibitor at the CAAA Conference provides you with an all-access pass to the entire event. The Conference offers 2 full days to interact with your customers. The deadline for conference & exhibitor opportunities is March 3rd, 2023.
The Thursday Evening Icebreaker is making its triumphant return to the CAAA Conference in March! Dust off your bowling shoes, practice your Fred Flintstone twinkle toes and plan to join us on the lanes! Beer and pizza will be provided.
Paint the afternoon away and enjoy light canapes and beverages with Brianne Urzada from Arthouse on March 17, 2023, at the CAAA 2023 AGM, Conference, & Trade Show. No previous painting experience is required.
CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: February 2023
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The CAAA is proud to announce the speaker lineup for 2023. Please note the schedule is subject to change and credit allocation for sessions has not been approved. Check the CAAA website for the most up-to-date information on the conference schedule.
The CAAA has negotiated a special group rate of $139 CAD per night. In order to access the preferred room rate, you must book your room by Tuesday, February 21st, 2023.
The Thursday Evening Icebreaker is making its triumphant return to the CAAA Conference in March! Dust off your bowling shoes, practice your Fred Flintstone twinkle toes and plan to join us on the lanes! Beer and pizza will be provided.
Paint the afternoon away and enjoy light canapes and beverages with Brianne Urzada from Arthouse on March 17, 2023, at the CAAA 2023 AGM, Conference, & Trade Show. No previous painting experience is required.
CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: June 2022
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Bayer CropScience has provided the online access for applicators to complete the Monsanto Round Up Training.
A fleet of 15 aircraft — including 13 aerial application planes and two control aircraft — has been fly- ing regularly out of the Cochrane Airport since May 23 to spray a biological pesticide on five target forest areas in the region.
In 2008 Chad Vanderbyl started Fly’n Dutchman Ag Ltd. out of Melfort, Saskatchewan, providing aerial application services for agricultural and forestry needs. The company name is both a tribute to his Dutch ancestry and a reference to the fabled Flying Dutchman ship of naval lore. For Chad, it was the culmination of a childhood dream.
Press Release: Thrush Aircraft
PRESS RELEASE: ALBANY, Georgia, June 9, 2022 — Thrush Aircraft, LLC, a leading aerial application aircraft
manufacturing company, recently announced it has launched four certification programs for two engine and airframe configurations. These programs will combine their best 500-gallon airframe with additional engine options from Pratt and Whitney (PT6-34AG and PT6-140AG) to create their new 510P2 and 510P2+ aircraft. Both engines are integrated with single and dual cockpit versions of the airframe, historically used for their 510G model.
CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: April 2022
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Don't forget to renew your memberships prior to May 15th.
The CAAA Auction would not be what is is without the support of our donors as well as the purchasers!
Thank you to the CAAA 2022 Diamond Sponsor Air Tractor.
The Diamond Award is presented annually to the a single sponsor who provides the most significant support during the year through the CAAA Partnership Package.
CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: March 2022
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Don't forget to renew your memberships prior to the beginning of the season.
Thank you to all that were able to attend this year's conference live. We had a great turnout and some very informative sessions.
Congratulations to Joel Glen on receiving the 2022 CAAA Agricultural Aviation Scholarship, curtesy of CAIR! You will find a full write-up in the upcoming print edition of the CAAA Magazine.
CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: February 2022
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CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: January 2022
CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: November 2021
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Take a peak at our 2022 partnership package and how you can play a role in the growing community of aerial applicators in Canada!
You will also find more on scholarship and how to apply, when going through our digital bulletin.
The Canadian Aerial Applicators Association is excited to announce that Registration for the 36th Conference, Annual General Meeting & Trade Show is now open!
The AAAA's Silent Auction is also open for bidding!
CAAA New Horizons Digital Bulletin: Fall 2021
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Take a peak at our 2022 partnership package and how you can play a role in the growing community of aerial applicators in Canada!
Coming up on November 25th is MAAA's 2021 AGM! Don't forget to register and check out the AGM's agenda.
You will also find more on scholarship and how to apply, when going through our digital bulletin.
November 10th will be the date of the 2021 Education Session and AGM, so don't miss out and register!
Saskatchewan Report: Fall 2021
For reader that do not know me, I am the incoming President of the Saskatchewan Aerial Applicators Association. A quick background: I was born into this industry, and I started from the ground up mixing at 15 years old and getting into a seat for 8 years becoming our families 2nd generation Ag pilot! I’m one of the last to start small and make my way up starting with flying a Pawnee, Weatherly, AT 401, Thrush S2R, and finally Turbo Thrush. I have been attending industry shows from a very young age and I have first-hand experience on how important our respective Provincial associations including the CAAA are, to not only the advancing Pilots’ and operators’ professional development, but to the ground and office staff and most importantly spouses who attend our educational seminars.
President's Report: Fall 2021
The 2021 season is wrapped up. I’m sure the planes are washed and ready for annuals. Unfortunately, this season was not what we were hoping for. The relentless heat and little to no rain wreaked havoc on our fungicide seasons, some were lucky enough to pick up a few acres of insecticide. Hopefully pre-harvest application was decent for all.