The farmers' point of view

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When I first became interested in the field of agricultural aviation, I thought I had better find someone who had a thorough knowledge, backed up by a great amount of practical experience; so I sought the help of Ron Amsden, who, I am sure, most of you will have heard of. This was about four years ago.

Sometime during last summer, I was asked by Ron Amsden if I would be interested in attending a get-together of interested people on the subject of agricultural aviation and its problems. I had little idea then, that I should be called upon to give my views to such a distinguished gathering of experts. However, in my short experience of agricultural flying, I have gained some useful experience as a pilot and also a good understanding of the problems that arise out of this work.