I live in DE. Helicopters used for State Paramedics and State Troopers. Also used for mosquito control which can get bad. Ag Air tractors used for fields. Impressive chopper flying. Awesome!
23:08 Not exactly true on a plane needing to find an airport, lol. I used to be a mixer/loader/fueler/windshield cleaner and truck/trailer driver for a crop spray operation in Ankeny, Iowa. Todd Aviation. Dad Al and sons Greg and Doug would tell me what gravel road intersection to park at after I was loaded and one by one, they would land on the gravel road, pull up to me and I would load their chemicals, top off fuel, clean the windshields (LOTS of bug splats as you can imagine!) and then they would take off from the road. It was cooler than hell having that job in the mid-80's! It paid for my flight training and still had plenty of cash for 'other things!' 🤑
Some places even have grass strips for landing, but those places are rare around here anymore! I think the good ole days of doing things without worrying about liability are long gone, though!
@@aTrippyFarmer There is NO doubt so many things have changed since the 80's - not going to argue that, but I will say I have seen crop dusters still use gravel roads near our farm. The nearest airport's 30 miles away. We have miles and miles of flat, unobstructed gravel roads here in northern Iowa where I live and the practice is ongoing...liability be damned.
Just today, my wife and kids and I were driving to Clinton Lake Beach from #Champaign and we saw two of these helicopters swooping fields. Now I know what they were all about. Thanks, Andy.
My late Dad invented and developed aerial application of herbicides by helicopter in the late 60’s early 70’s. This has to be one of the most dangerous flying there is. As a retired Blackhawk Pilot with the U.S. Army, I know this type flying can be as dangerous as a combat environment, not including being shot at.
What a "beautiful" description of a helicopter" "A helicopter is like a refrigerator on which you put to sets of blades: One to lift it up and one to make it not spin uncontrollable". Good to see that you love to feilm them flying! Very nice footage from all angles!
I work on helicopters and the stress on a single rotor spray aircraft is tremendous. You notice when he lifts off the truck he is at max load and is very sluggish. Wide turns and nothing drastic till he gets lighter. Not sure what engine he is running. That appears to be a Bell Ranger and they used more than one. Pratt Whitney and Rolls Royce. My local med evac service aircraft has Rolls engines. Lots of power and a good sturdy air frame.
I chatted with the crewman for quite a while. He talked about all of the intricacies and considerations of flying a helicopter. They run pretty low on fuel at all times to reduce weight, and they have to plan their landing locations. It is a fascinating experience!
Probably a C-20B RR. That's what all of them that I flew had. I never flew one with a Pratt and Whitney. All of the very early models had C-18s. They were Allison before RR bought them out.
You work on helicopters and you called it a Bell 'Ranger ' which is a completely different machine although it is the relatively close ancestor of the Bell Jetranger which is what this helicopter is. Never known a Bell 206 to use a P&W engine, although the 407 does have a conversion that I think uses a Honeywell engine in place of the C30
They are really impressive. My time was limited, so I didn't get much of a window to use my drone. It was definitely more stressful than flying next to a tractor!
At 12" deep you will have no problem pulling that ripper. No deeper than that in the oilfield! Last fall we rented a 9 shank and tried it on our 340 Magnum. It would almost pull it so we took the outside 2 shanks off then pulled 7 with no problem.
Would have rather heard the blades chopping in the turns than the weird music! Why do so many mess up what could have been a cool video with it's natural sound.
@@aTrippyFarmer Or don't get butt hurt if YOU chose to post a video, but handle a little criticism. Was an interesting video, just would have been cool to hear the helicopter. Sorry for comment and watching.
@@ericsekula8103 it was filmed in 120fps. I can’t do that AND have sound. There was footage of the helicopter flying without music and with sound. I can’t make you all happy.
The pilots are earning big bucks. Usually independent contractors because of the cost of workmen’s comp. They are usually earning a % of gross. 25% of gross was common back in my day. Then the turbo props were becoming more popular. They are faster than the piston engine planes and the pilots were cut back to 15% of gross. This was 1982 in the Phoenix valley. Cotton is sprayed at night in Arizona and parts of Ca because of day time heat.
I heard something similar. I had heard 20% of gross, which is quite a bit. They can spray 1000+ easily when conditions are right. That’s interesting about spraying the other crops… it really is fascinating how diverse agriculture is across the country. Thanks for the comment!
You should consider a cheap bluetooth/wireless camera you can add a magnet to it and move it to the combine or back of the planter when shuffling equipment. The decrease in stress alone is worth the investment.
Thanks for all the great information one the decisions involved in your day to day. I've been watching farm videos for a while now, and you have the largest amount of tractors in one barn that I have ever seen. It's nice to have a square barn I suppose, but seems it would be more efficient to have a narrow barn with rollups for each of the pieces of equipment. But then again all the equipment is different size so would be a real headache trying to get the right setup.
I think you are on to something with the multiple doors. However, it wouldn't quite work for the location of our barn along with some of the lengthier equipment that we put in it. Thanks for the comment!
@@aTrippyFarmer Right - all the pieces are different size, so to have a massive roll-up for each piece would be costly as well as less efficient in winter given all the roll-up seals. I guess it gives farmers an excuse to start up all the tractors in summer to get them going again and everything. Heck, I don't even like to start my lawn mower unless I am sure it is going to run for a while, but I am the anomaly.
First time viewing this channel, cool video! Helicopters have always fascinated me so I just had to check it out. I fly RC helicopters, and unlike the full scale helis, mine can do loops, rolls, and hover inverted. 😲 You guys have a LOT of machinery, John Deere MUST love you! 🤑 I am also a truck driver of 28 years and I’m an owner operator. You’re right, there’s ALWAYS SOMETHING! You just hope and pray that when your truck breaks down (and it WILL!), the part or parts needed to fix it aren’t on back order for 3 weeks. You are right about that as well. So far, I’ve been lucky. I had an in frame engine overhaul done last May and luckily, Cummins had all the parts. Cost me $47k. I drive through Effingham quite regularly, went through there today, in fact. I just want to say that I REALLY APPRECIATE all of you farmers, working so hard to keep America fed. Thank you so much for what you do! 👍
Thanks for the comment. We do have a large fleet of equipment, but we are small compared to some outfits. If you drive through Effingham, you are just south of us. We farm a large chunk on both sides of I-57 right about 20 miles north of Effingham. I hope that trucking continues to treat you well. I know that your industry faces many of the same challenges that ours does. God bless!
I use the blu jet on my farm. I depends on soil conditions and your points as to pullability. My guess 50hp/shank should be fine as long as you have a heavy machine. Might need some patience and slow down in the hard spots.
@@aTrippyFarmer or you might want to get used to driving slowly..I wouldn't upgrade until I tested out the upgrade with this ripper. It's probably also a weight issue. Drop a few shanks if you want to run faster but you cover the same number of acres/hr. The inline ripper is a beast.
One main difference when deciding between a plane duster or helicopter duster is the size of the field and area around the field as the longer mile+ long fields prefer planes for smaller fields with obstacles prefer helicopters
Our retailer, Nutrien, has shifted entirely to helicopters for late-season spraying. Overall, the majority of late-season spraying in our area is done by planes. I liked the performance of the helicopter, and it is nice to know when they are coming. The plane usually just surprises you.
helicopters like the big square fields too. just because a heli can do the odd and small fields they dont like them, it slows them down, more turns and take longer to do per acre which = less efficiency and less pay
We're looking at 300 plus on our corn and 100 or close on our beans this year. It'll rain here for a day then clear up and 90 the next then it rains then it clears and 90 so our crops is getting the heat and rain this year. Our beans are full of pods top to bottom and our corn is 7 feet with huge ears.
Why do they oil the roads by you? Seems like it can make for quite a mess compared to gravel. Less maintenance in spring would be my only guess, however the initial cost compared to gravel has to be significantly more.
Just for info purposes here...a HELICOPTER of that type (as also most helicopters) do NOT have "propellors"...they are called ROTORS (main rotors or tail rotors).
Watching this October 23 6:17 PM. I thought you had a video out today. My question is why did you not rebuild that planter yourself. You certainly have the room and you definitely have the tools. Thank you sir have a great October 24 we are expecting rain and rough weather overnight and tomorrow
I grew up on a farm in the Uk and there used to be a lot of ex military helicopter pilots doing blight spraying on potatoes. The smell was terrible as it blew in the wind. Not sure if they do it so much now through as the UK is a pretty congested country with a lot of power lines. Tractor mounted sprayer are much larger now as well.
"Helicopters don't fly, they vibrate so badly the ground rejects them." - Tom Clancy And as a bonus: "The Guide says there is an art to flying", said Ford, "or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.“ - Douglas Adams
Or, "The Earth repels ugly!" lol Helicopter - A collection of miscellaneous parts flying in close formation all trying to go in different directions all at once.
I don't know what yr your automatic is but they all seem to have problems, our company has a 2015 that has seen it's fair share of problems. And as i sit here typing this out I am sitting here at the John Deere plant in E. Moline, there are a BUNCH of combines getting ready to head out the gate (in the morning that is, since it is 10 o'clock in the evening),hopefully one of them is yours
Thanks for the comment. It has just been a problematic truck since we got it. Our combine is scheduled to get shipped out on Thursday, so it is probably is close!
Since the helicopter can fly as low and slow as it wants to, why does it have to climb out to a higher altitude at the end of the row to make the turn for the next run? It looks like the pilot would just stop at the end, disengage the spray, make the turn at close to a hover speed and then proceed to the other end of the field spraying the next run. I'm sure there is a logical reason just not sure what it is. Enjoyed the video. Thanks
@@Helipilotgreg Makes sense to me. Hadn't thought about the energy needed for an autorotation. Only have 6.5 five hours behind the stick and haven't done any autorotations yet. Appreciate the reply to my question.
those dam Japanese Bronze Beetles are everywhere here in Wisconsin now they are in the soybeans and the corn and in several of the trees in my yard including two Crimson King maples planted as memorials to my mom and dad they are also in a big oak tree and they have already completely defoliated a crabapple tree
Hi there. Is there not a way to work your land WITHOUT turning the soil so deep.? Wouldn't this be better for the land, and the things like grubs, worms and fungus etc that keep the land productive.? LOVE THE VIDS.🥰🥰... KEEP'EM COMING.🤞🥰... RICH(UK).🥰🥰🥰.!.!.!.
That is definitely something to consider. I think advancements in microscopic surveying equipment will really be useful for recognizing the importance of these interactions. For now, we are doing what seems to work best.
@@aTrippyFarmer I think it's something that ALL FARMERS will have to consider. Some are ALREADY doing it, VERY SUCCESSFULLY, but, it'll obviously depend on the different soil types, and probably climate differences. It's GOT to be something that everyone does, sooner or later. 🧐🥰.
Back in the day hillers were excellent crop sparing because of what he just said, down draft gets the spray where it needs to get, planes don't get down on the fields like they used to. If you want to watch old school crop duster, don guy Mississippi delta crop duster, the pilot is John Walton son of Sam Walton of Walmart.
yes the helicopter has mor down force due too the rotor wash and they can spray at a wider range of gallons per acre partly due to adjusting the pressure on the pump just like the airplanes but they can also fly slower they can actually put 10-15 gallons per acre in one pass for the cranberry bogs. but a airplane overcomes the lack of down force by flying faster and usually lower. optimum height from the top of the crop too the spray boom is 5’ which means the wheels are about 3’ above the crop but anyway by flying faster they create a gust of wind behind them similar to when you are parked on the shoulder of a road and a semi goes by and your vehicle rocks back and forth then add to that the vortex created by wings. if you ever noticed in the movies or at a real airport when a big plane lands and the tires skid and smoke until they get up to the speed of the plane the smoke rolls out away from the plane and then goes up and back towards the center and down and between the gust of wind and the vortex it causes the canopy to move and the vortex exposes the chemicals to reach all parts of the plants. I saw this firsthand when they would do a coverage test where they would put clean water in the spray tank and add a small amount of a dye in the water which would show up under a black light I was amazed at how much of the plants got covered. I worked for a spraying service here in Wisconsin for four summers back in the early 80’s mixing and loading the chemicals and fuel on helicopters both from a truck and from the ground when they were working close enough too one of the four landing strips the company owned or rented from one of their biggest customers which was a big potato operation. they had big water tanks at each landing strip and a sand point driven in the ground usually only about 6’-8’ to reach the water table in the sand county and we ran the wells with gas powered pumps and the same with the loading vats we used another gas powered pump to agitate the water and chemicals to keep them suspended in the water and then pump the mixture into the aircraft. also you are correct in saying that they put less fuel in the airships in the afternoon this is due too the fact that the warmer the air temperature the thinner the air becomes and the less lift it will create and the pilots will not cut back on the loads of chemicals unless they have no other choice because the more they have in the spray tank the more they can spray and the more money they make
Lol! October 23 6:30 PM wedding on your next video. Opportunity to ride on a Huey Minnesota two weeks of training. You’re still going to have to take the oath.And serve part time as many of us have been something you would not regret. Hopefully your new videos Is out somewhere out there tonight.
Hi. Could you line EVERYTHING you have on the farm up, so we can see EXACTLY what machinery you have there.? It looks like you have more than a Deere dealership would have.!🤣! LOVE THE VIDS.🥰🥰... KEEP'EM COMING.🤞🥰... RICH(UK).🥰🥰🥰.!.!.!.
Awesome video except the data on the helicopter vs spray plane is inaccurate. Yes the helicopter produces a ton of downforce at hover and slow speeds, but not as much as a spray plane. If you go into the physics of how these machines fly, you will learn that the heavier machine will always produce more downforce (lift) at actual spraying speeds. So unless the helicopter keeps it below 15 mph, the downforce is significantly less than a spray plane. Not to mention the quality of the spray patter would be trash at such slow speeds. No shade, just trying to spread the facts as it is a very common misconception.
Everyone do me a huge favor and like the video!
P.S. - The Best Part Starts At 19:29👍
See what we can do Hollywood
@ 21:30 interesting fact, those 2 knife blades on top and bottom on the front of helo are for cutting a wire in case he runs into one at low level.
Those must be the insurance policy....
Bulsht
Those are wire cutters! One on top of the cockpit and one underneath the pilots feet!
I live in DE. Helicopters used for State Paramedics and State Troopers. Also used for mosquito control which can get bad. Ag Air tractors used for fields. Impressive chopper flying. Awesome!
I got to ride in one when they sprayed 500 acers of our fields using old military helicopters. It was absolutely insane and I loved it.
It was probably like a roller-coaster ride. That’s awesome that you got to experience that!
Andy, I know I should leave a comment but sometimes I am at a loss for words! I do watch and like!
23:08 Not exactly true on a plane needing to find an airport, lol. I used to be a mixer/loader/fueler/windshield cleaner and truck/trailer driver for a crop spray operation in Ankeny, Iowa. Todd Aviation. Dad Al and sons Greg and Doug would tell me what gravel road intersection to park at after I was loaded and one by one, they would land on the gravel road, pull up to me and I would load their chemicals, top off fuel, clean the windshields (LOTS of bug splats as you can imagine!) and then they would take off from the road. It was cooler than hell having that job in the mid-80's! It paid for my flight training and still had plenty of cash for 'other things!' 🤑
Some places even have grass strips for landing, but those places are rare around here anymore! I think the good ole days of doing things without worrying about liability are long gone, though!
@@aTrippyFarmer There is NO doubt so many things have changed since the 80's - not going to argue that, but I will say I have seen crop dusters still use gravel roads near our farm. The nearest airport's 30 miles away. We have miles and miles of flat, unobstructed gravel roads here in northern Iowa where I live and the practice is ongoing...liability be damned.
Just today, my wife and kids and I were driving to Clinton Lake Beach from #Champaign and we saw two of these helicopters swooping fields. Now I know what they were all about. Thanks, Andy.
Glad to help explain. They sure turn heads when they go by!
I'm convinced with that mustache u played a role on super troopers
Yes I was also a backup in Reno 911 🥸
@@aTrippyFarmer 🤣🤣
FASCINATING to watch!
Thanks for the comment!
Damn Andy, that was some really awesome drone footage of that heli!
Glad you enjoyed. It was fun to witness in person!
Please tell me the helo pilot knew you were flying the drone around him???????
Great video Andy
Thanks 👍
My late Dad invented and developed aerial application of herbicides by helicopter in the late 60’s early 70’s. This has to be one of the most dangerous flying there is. As a retired Blackhawk Pilot with the U.S. Army, I know this type flying can be as dangerous as a combat environment, not including being shot at.
Maybe change the video description to "I'm going to talk about our tractors & fields for the 1st 1/2 of the video".
Almost as if this is a farming channel…
What a "beautiful" description of a helicopter" "A helicopter is like a refrigerator on which you put to sets of blades: One to lift it up and one to make it not spin uncontrollable". Good to see that you love to feilm them flying! Very nice footage from all angles!
Thank you. The ag helicopters are neat to watch. Those pilots can really operate!
@@aTrippyFarmer They are so skilled! Thanks for the great video!!
Great video good to see ya
I work on helicopters and the stress on a single rotor spray aircraft is tremendous. You notice when he lifts off the truck he is at max load and is very sluggish. Wide turns and nothing drastic till he gets lighter. Not sure what engine he is running. That appears to be a Bell Ranger and they used more than one. Pratt Whitney and Rolls Royce. My local med evac service aircraft has Rolls engines. Lots of power and a good sturdy air frame.
I chatted with the crewman for quite a while. He talked about all of the intricacies and considerations of flying a helicopter. They run pretty low on fuel at all times to reduce weight, and they have to plan their landing locations. It is a fascinating experience!
Probably a C-20B RR. That's what all of them that I flew had. I never flew one with a Pratt and Whitney. All of the very early models had C-18s. They were Allison before RR bought them out.
You work on helicopters and you called it a Bell 'Ranger ' which is a completely different machine although it is the relatively close ancestor of the Bell Jetranger which is what this helicopter is. Never known a Bell 206 to use a P&W engine, although the 407 does have a conversion that I think uses a Honeywell engine in place of the C30
C 30 turbine
Easy to over torque with a full bag of fuel & a full spray tank I’d think.
7:25 look at that one corn plant lol XD
😂😂😂
Love your cinematics! These pilots are nuts!
They are really impressive. My time was limited, so I didn't get much of a window to use my drone. It was definitely more stressful than flying next to a tractor!
Great video Andy. Keep up the good work.
Love the name of this channel. Hope you will explain one day. :)
Thanks, will do!
I seen him spraying wen we were late planting the fields. Isn't he out of Springfield or stonington IL. Same chopper.
Great video, With the Aviator Sun Glasses and the Mustache you look like the cop on Supper Troopers. Lol. Can't wait to see the new Equipment. TTFN.
Haha I think the sunglasses complete the look. Thanks for the comment!
Great Drone Footage plus the Statche look is outstanding. Thanks for content. Keep it going.
Thanks, will do!
Yall have some very nice equipment
Thanks, Jimmy.
We farm in Moultrie county, we tried a 7 shank in-line ripper last fall running 14” deep on 620hp tractor 7mph was all it wanted!
That God’s country black dirt sure does pull hard, doesn’t it? 😉
@@aTrippyFarmer For sure!
First time viewer, great content!
Thanks, Kyle. A lot of new videos coming up with harvest!
Awesome Video and Much Love as Always!!!
Thanks again!
The helicopter guy is a
True Cowboy...
Yes he was even wearing his cowboy boots!
Hello from Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada. Great videos thanks for sharing
thats so friggen cool
Agreed!
We definitely need some rain in Minnesota
That's what I have been hearing. We were hurting for rain last year... difficulties seem to work their way around from year to year. Best wishes.
@@aTrippyFarmer thank you. Yes I agree I see the south can’t seem to dry out this year.
I promise it will pull it
Well done!
Thanks for watching, Blake!
Great editing! Music matched your style well done
Glad you think so. Selecting the music is the hardest part...
where can i find this music? is this copyright free.
NEIGHBOURS DOWN WIND FROM YOU GUYS MUST JUST LOVE YOU
We are the neighbors…
Great content!
Glad you enjoyed!
Love it
Thanks for watching!
All of that beautiful land.
Is there a winter crop of any sort ?
Nope!
Totally discussting ,
Hey I know you guys, went to school with Chris and Jeff, Great Family! Thanks for the interesting video you have a new subscriber!
At 12" deep you will have no problem pulling that ripper. No deeper than that in the oilfield! Last fall we rented a 9 shank and tried it on our 340 Magnum. It would almost pull it so we took the outside 2 shanks off then pulled 7 with no problem.
I am glad to hear that. I have heard they pull pretty hard the first time you run them...
Would have rather heard the blades chopping in the turns than the weird music! Why do so many mess up what could have been a cool video with it's natural sound.
Grab a camera and do it yourself buddy
@@aTrippyFarmer Or don't get butt hurt if YOU chose to post a video, but handle a little criticism. Was an interesting video, just would have been cool to hear the helicopter. Sorry for comment and watching.
@@ericsekula8103 it was filmed in 120fps. I can’t do that AND have sound. There was footage of the helicopter flying without music and with sound. I can’t make you all happy.
The pilots are earning big bucks. Usually independent contractors because of the cost of workmen’s comp. They are usually earning a % of gross. 25% of gross was common back in my day. Then the turbo props were becoming more popular. They are faster than the piston engine planes and the pilots were cut back to 15% of gross. This was 1982 in the Phoenix valley. Cotton is sprayed at night in Arizona and parts of Ca because of day time heat.
I heard something similar. I had heard 20% of gross, which is quite a bit. They can spray 1000+ easily when conditions are right. That’s interesting about spraying the other crops… it really is fascinating how diverse agriculture is across the country. Thanks for the comment!
You should consider a cheap bluetooth/wireless camera you can add a magnet to it and move it to the combine or back of the planter when shuffling equipment. The decrease in stress alone is worth the investment.
That's not a bad idea. Usually I have a few more people spotting for me when moving equipment in tight spaces, but the help was limited this time.
Thanks for all the great information one the decisions involved in your day to day. I've been watching farm videos for a while now, and you have the largest amount of tractors in one barn that I have ever seen. It's nice to have a square barn I suppose, but seems it would be more efficient to have a narrow barn with rollups for each of the pieces of equipment. But then again all the equipment is different size so would be a real headache trying to get the right setup.
I think you are on to something with the multiple doors. However, it wouldn't quite work for the location of our barn along with some of the lengthier equipment that we put in it. Thanks for the comment!
@@aTrippyFarmer Right - all the pieces are different size, so to have a massive roll-up for each piece would be costly as well as less efficient in winter given all the roll-up seals. I guess it gives farmers an excuse to start up all the tractors in summer to get them going again and everything. Heck, I don't even like to start my lawn mower unless I am sure it is going to run for a while, but I am the anomaly.
Do you have to worry about critters hanging out in the shed with the tractor equipment
We do get visitors. They usually sneak in and out unnoticed, but I have seen damage before. Mice are the worst!
First time viewing this channel, cool video! Helicopters have always fascinated me so I just had to check it out. I fly RC helicopters, and unlike the full scale helis, mine can do loops, rolls, and hover inverted. 😲 You guys have a LOT of machinery, John Deere MUST love you! 🤑 I am also a truck driver of 28 years and I’m an owner operator. You’re right, there’s ALWAYS SOMETHING! You just hope and pray that when your truck breaks down (and it WILL!), the part or parts needed to fix it aren’t on back order for 3 weeks. You are right about that as well. So far, I’ve been lucky. I had an in frame engine overhaul done last May and luckily, Cummins had all the parts. Cost me $47k. I drive through Effingham quite regularly, went through there today, in fact. I just want to say that I REALLY APPRECIATE all of you farmers, working so hard to keep America fed. Thank you so much for what you do! 👍
Thanks for the comment. We do have a large fleet of equipment, but we are small compared to some outfits.
If you drive through Effingham, you are just south of us. We farm a large chunk on both sides of I-57 right about 20 miles north of Effingham.
I hope that trucking continues to treat you well. I know that your industry faces many of the same challenges that ours does. God bless!
@@aTrippyFarmer thank you so much! 👍
Going Leg Arms style Brother! 😎🤣🖖🏼❤️🇺🇸
That's quite the compliment... thanks!
The "Long Green Line" is what you see behind John Deere combine. Just saying.
Someone has to feed the birds!
He wants to be friendly
I use the blu jet on my farm. I depends on soil conditions and your points as to pullability. My guess 50hp/shank should be fine as long as you have a heavy machine. Might need some patience and slow down in the hard spots.
Thanks for the info. 50hp per shank is really cutting it close for our current tractor lineup. We may have to do some shopping!
@@aTrippyFarmer or you might want to get used to driving slowly..I wouldn't upgrade until I tested out the upgrade with this ripper. It's probably also a weight issue. Drop a few shanks if you want to run faster but you cover the same number of acres/hr. The inline ripper is a beast.
One main difference when deciding between a plane duster or helicopter duster is the size of the field and area around the field as the longer mile+ long fields prefer planes for smaller fields with obstacles prefer helicopters
Our retailer, Nutrien, has shifted entirely to helicopters for late-season spraying. Overall, the majority of late-season spraying in our area is done by planes. I liked the performance of the helicopter, and it is nice to know when they are coming. The plane usually just surprises you.
helicopters like the big square fields too. just because a heli can do the odd and small fields they dont like them, it slows them down, more turns and take longer to do per acre which = less efficiency and less pay
I'm in central illinois too
Hey neighbor!
Great video, enjoyed seeing the aerial footage of the helicopter spraying.
i mean if you get a gleaner you wouldn't need to even put it in a shed, because it is a shed
Wanted to see more of the helicopter than about a min or 2 and the rest could of been cut .
Ty
We're looking at 300 plus on our corn and 100 or close on our beans this year. It'll rain here for a day then clear up and 90 the next then it rains then it clears and 90 so our crops is getting the heat and rain this year. Our beans are full of pods top to bottom and our corn is 7 feet with huge ears.
That’s awesome to hear, just need to finish strong. Our crop looks pretty incredible as well, just a few ugly spots here and there.
When they are in the air they have to be putting at a minimum the force downward that equals the weight of the helicopter, even more to climb!
Why do they oil the roads by you? Seems like it can make for quite a mess compared to gravel. Less maintenance in spring would be my only guess, however the initial cost compared to gravel has to be significantly more.
That's a good question. It gets extremely messy in the summer.
Awesome video, never saw a helicopter spray a field before.
How many acres do you all farm
Just a few thousand!
Just for info purposes here...a HELICOPTER of that type (as also most helicopters) do NOT have "propellors"...they are called ROTORS (main rotors or tail rotors).
Watching this October 23 6:17 PM. I thought you had a video out today. My question is why did you not rebuild that planter yourself. You certainly have the room and you definitely have the tools. Thank you sir have a great October 24 we are expecting rain and rough weather overnight and tomorrow
We have the room and the tools, but the boss didn't want to mess with it. I would've happily done the work myself!
Whens John Deere going to develop a drone or a fleet of drones farmers will be able spray the fields themselves.
They'd buy a brand, not develop their own!
Good evening how are you doing like your videos
what part of Illinois?
Who was the helicopter company. Always looking for good companies
The Heli Team. I believe they are out of Jacksonville, Illinois and also somewhere in Florida.
@@aTrippyFarmer thank you so much. Really liked videos. Always like seeing farm equiment
Is the new one a S770?
Maybe… 😎
I grew up on a farm in the Uk and there used to be a lot of ex military helicopter pilots doing blight spraying on potatoes. The smell was terrible as it blew in the wind. Not sure if they do it so much now through as the UK is a pretty congested country with a lot of power lines. Tractor mounted sprayer are much larger now as well.
Did that plane fly under the power lines?
I need aerial herbicide sprayed
Better call your local guy!
eaton or merritor 10 speed?
Eaton!
My brother flies agricultural helicopter up here in Canada
That's awesome. I think it would be a great job, but it takes quite a bit to be qualified.
"Helicopters don't fly, they vibrate so badly the ground rejects them." - Tom Clancy
And as a bonus:
"The Guide says there is an art to flying", said Ford, "or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.“ - Douglas Adams
Or: "Helicopter blades dont fly, they beat the air into submission" ;)
Haha I love it!
Or, "The Earth repels ugly!" lol Helicopter - A collection of miscellaneous parts flying in close formation all trying to go in different directions all at once.
Andy the Hagie is cool but maybe a spray drone is in your future.
Hagie does a better job!
Sounds like I could lease a sprayer helicopter and make some serious money.
If you could get the customers, definitely!
The Gleanor comment “Silver Seeder”, that was just mean! It was funny though! Lol
I gotta keep everyone honest...
I bet the pilot appreciated that drone being flown around in his vicinity. One more obstacle to avoid.
Yeah I totally didn't ask him or stay a long way away from him!
I don't know what yr your automatic is but they all seem to have problems, our company has a 2015 that has seen it's fair share of problems. And as i sit here typing this out I am sitting here at the John Deere plant in E. Moline, there are a BUNCH of combines getting ready to head out the gate (in the morning that is, since it is 10 o'clock in the evening),hopefully one of them is yours
Thanks for the comment. It has just been a problematic truck since we got it. Our combine is scheduled to get shipped out on Thursday, so it is probably is close!
Since the helicopter can fly as low and slow as it wants to, why does it have to climb out to a higher altitude at the end of the row to make the turn for the next run? It looks like the pilot would just stop at the end, disengage the spray, make the turn at close to a hover speed and then proceed to the other end of the field spraying the next run. I'm sure there is a logical reason just not sure what it is. Enjoyed the video. Thanks
@@Helipilotgreg
Makes sense to me. Hadn't thought about the energy needed for an autorotation. Only have 6.5 five hours behind the stick and haven't done any autorotations yet. Appreciate the reply to my question.
Also easier to avoid power lines if you fly over them while maintaining forward speed, under, not so much.
Better off with the older combine than a newer one no pollution control crap on it .
There is probably some truth to that!
those dam Japanese Bronze Beetles are everywhere here in Wisconsin now they are in the soybeans and the corn and in several of the trees in my yard including two Crimson King maples planted as memorials to my mom and dad they are also in a big oak tree and they have already completely defoliated a crabapple tree
I’ve had both a ground rig and helicopter apply fungicide on corn and helicopter by far does a better job. That’s my experience
I am sure the operator makes a big difference!
Hi there.
Is there not a way to work your land WITHOUT turning the soil so deep.?
Wouldn't this be better for the land, and the things like grubs, worms and fungus etc that keep the land productive.?
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That is definitely something to consider. I think advancements in microscopic surveying equipment will really be useful for recognizing the importance of these interactions. For now, we are doing what seems to work best.
@@aTrippyFarmer I think it's something that ALL FARMERS will have to consider. Some are ALREADY doing it, VERY SUCCESSFULLY, but, it'll obviously depend on the different soil types, and probably climate differences.
It's GOT to be something that everyone does, sooner or later.
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Back in the day hillers were excellent crop sparing because of what he just said, down draft gets the spray where it needs to get, planes don't get down on the fields like they used to. If you want to watch old school crop duster, don guy Mississippi delta crop duster, the pilot is John Walton son of Sam Walton of Walmart.
That is really fascinating. The helicopters sure do put on a show, and I’d bet the older aerial applicators were even cooler!
yes the helicopter has mor down force due too the rotor wash and they can spray at a wider range of gallons per acre partly due to adjusting the pressure on the pump just like the airplanes but they can also fly slower they can actually put 10-15 gallons per acre in one pass for the cranberry bogs. but a airplane overcomes the lack of down force by flying faster and usually lower. optimum height from the top of the crop too the spray boom is 5’ which means the wheels are about 3’ above the crop but anyway by flying faster they create a gust of wind behind them similar to when you are parked on the shoulder of a road and a semi goes by and your vehicle rocks back and forth then add to that the vortex created by wings. if you ever noticed in the movies or at a real airport when a big plane lands and the tires skid and smoke until they get up to the speed of the plane the smoke rolls out away from the plane and then goes up and back towards the center and down and between the gust of wind and the vortex it causes the canopy to move and the vortex exposes the chemicals to reach all parts of the plants. I saw this firsthand when they would do a coverage test where they would put clean water in the spray tank and add a small amount of a dye in the water which would show up under a black light I was amazed at how much of the plants got covered. I worked for a spraying service here in Wisconsin for four summers back in the early 80’s mixing and loading the chemicals and fuel on helicopters both from a truck and from the ground when they were working close enough too one of the four landing strips the company owned or rented from one of their biggest customers which was a big potato operation. they had big water tanks at each landing strip and a sand point driven in the ground usually only about 6’-8’ to reach the water table in the sand county and we ran the wells with gas powered pumps and the same with the loading vats we used another gas powered pump to agitate the water and chemicals to keep them suspended in the water and then pump the mixture into the aircraft. also you are correct in saying that they put less fuel in the airships in the afternoon this is due too the fact that the warmer the air temperature the thinner the air becomes and the less lift it will create and the pilots will not cut back on the loads of chemicals unless they have no other choice because the more they have in the spray tank the more they can spray and the more money they make
The only difference in a "silver seeder" and a "green seeder" is the color and I worked in Deere agency for years!!!
Looks like it’s time to spend Marty’s money on a new Fendt sprayer!!
The heli team is located north of my house
It’s a cropduster
S770??
It is a 7 Series...
I think S790 with a 16 row head to replace both combines ;)
Helicopters don't fly, they beat the air into submission.
Altitude through aggressiveness
Helicopter don't have propellors, they are called blades.
Lol! October 23 6:30 PM wedding on your next video. Opportunity to ride on a Huey Minnesota two weeks of training. You’re still going to have to take the oath.And serve part time as many of us have been something you would not regret. Hopefully your new videos Is out somewhere out there tonight.
You are right... it is definitely an earned experienced to ride in those birds!
Nothing I mean nothing says cleaner than a gleaner
I love it. All in good fun!
Hi.
Could you line EVERYTHING you have on the farm up, so we can see EXACTLY what machinery you have there.?
It looks like you have more than a Deere dealership would have.!🤣!
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Send the gator
No chance pulling that
I guess we will have to find out!
You will need to chip the tractor
Good idea. It would be a lot cheaper than trading up.
Awesome video except the data on the helicopter vs spray plane is inaccurate. Yes the helicopter produces a ton of downforce at hover and slow speeds, but not as much as a spray plane. If you go into the physics of how these machines fly, you will learn that the heavier machine will always produce more downforce (lift) at actual spraying speeds. So unless the helicopter keeps it below 15 mph, the downforce is significantly less than a spray plane. Not to mention the quality of the spray patter would be trash at such slow speeds. No shade, just trying to spread the facts as it is a very common misconception.
This is my first time watching this TH-cam channel and the camera moves around to freaking much will give you a headache watching it.
Sorry! I've gotten better since this video.