I had sent this along and I thought it should be shared by all.
Well, you get to be an Ag-Pilot by starting out as a flagman or loader not
as an aircraft commander. As a flagman you learn what the crops look like,
where the fields you do are, you learn to look for hazards to the job (not
obstructions) and finally you get to watch a journeyman pilot, you get to
see how he handles various obstructions, how he plans to work the field and
why and finally if he wrecks you learn what not to do!
As a loader you learn about the various chemicals used, on what crops and
why, how much the particular aircraft will carry including fuel.
And then if they think your not a complete nincompoop, you will be allowed
to ferry the aircraft back to it's base at the end of the day. So when the
day comes for your first load you have a little time in type, a knowledge of
what you're going to do and why. but I bet Rocky is much more eloquent than
I and he is for real.

"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net wrote in
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On 22 Jun 2005 14:45:45 -0700, wrote:

Yep I've been an ag pilot for a lot of years now and all I said are
accurate statements. I still maintain the only thing more fun than
watching a good ag pilot is actually doing it!
Insurance is always a question and expensive and especially if there is
anything more dangerous than eating Fritos and watching TV.
Cheers
Rocky

Just how does one break into the ag flying gig? Seems like you really
need to have a lot of experience before you even attempt to do the ag
thing... The old Catch-22.. Gotta have experience ot get the job,
but you can't get the job 'cuz you don't have the experience.