Spray Helicopter Puts On An Airshow At Our Family Farm (Ep.97)

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aTrippyFarmer

aTrippyFarmer

2 жыл бұрын

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In this episode, Andy does a large John Deere shuffle in order to put some spring equipment away for the off-season. The entire green wave is pulled out of the barn and placed back in a completely different order. Andy talks about the possibility of new equipment on the farm, and he considers some alternatives to their current lineup. Later on, Andy scouts a few of their soybeans to give an update on the status of their fungicide applications, which is way behind schedule. The farm's alternative game plan is discussed; however, it isn't going as Andy intended. Eventually the spray helicopter does show up to spray some of the soybeans, and it puts on quite the air show. Andy runs a few more errands to end the video. Thanks for watching!
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Andy is a 6th generation farmer from Central Illinois. On this farm, Andy works alongside his father, Marty, his uncles, Chris and Jeff, and his sister, Katie, to grow corn and soybeans on some of the finest dirt in the world. Andy and his family are deeply rooted in the area, operating a large farm that traces it origins back into the 1800s. Although some tracts did not stand the test of time, Andy and his family still grow corn and soybeans on fields that have been in the family for longer than even the oldest members of the farm have been alive. We do, we have, and we always will take tremendous pride in calling this piece of paradise our home. Andy was a Bronze Tablet graduate of the University of Illinois in the field of Crop Sciences, following the same path as his father and late grandfather.
It would be misleading for Andy to claim that this life is one that came by chance; rather, as a member of two multi-generational farm families, it was simply in his blood. His passion for agriculture traces back to his early youth--some of his fondest, earliest memories being of days spent riding in the combine with his father and grandfather. Although his understanding of the lifestyle was much less complex in the beginning, the love he has for farming and its industry has only appreciated through time. As this dream blossomed into adulthood, Andy now works relentlessly to chase his own dreams and to build a farming operation of his own alongside his family.
We, as a whole operation, are handymen, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, accountants, economists, caretakers, stewards, and, most importantly, farmers, and we take an incredible amount of pride in our work. There is no challenge too overwhelming, no situation too stressful, and no problem too difficult for us to take on, and we want to take you along with us. Welcome to our farm and welcome to our lives. You have the best seat in the house to watch the everyday chaos of farming unfold--we usually only get concerned when things aren't going wrong!
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@RCCopterLove
@RCCopterLove 3 күн бұрын
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!
@Doggydaddy536
@Doggydaddy536 11 ай бұрын
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!
@diegoranchinc5389
@diegoranchinc5389 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
It was probably like a roller-coaster ride. That’s awesome that you got to experience that!
@RRRIBEYE
@RRRIBEYE 10 ай бұрын
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!' 🤑
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 10 ай бұрын
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!
@RRRIBEYE
@RRRIBEYE 10 ай бұрын
@@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.
@danlowery3235
@danlowery3235 2 жыл бұрын
Andy, I know I should leave a comment but sometimes I am at a loss for words! I do watch and like!
@benburns5995
@benburns5995 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, enjoyed seeing the aerial footage of the helicopter spraying.
@Burps___
@Burps___ 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help explain. They sure turn heads when they go by!
@briantierney7255
@briantierney7255 2 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced with that mustache u played a role on super troopers
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I was also a backup in Reno 911 🥸
@SoCal780
@SoCal780 Жыл бұрын
@@aTrippyFarmer 🤣🤣
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone do me a huge favor and like the video! P.S. - The Best Part Starts At 19:29👍
@mattmaly5085
@mattmaly5085 2 жыл бұрын
See what we can do Hollywood
@Marshall_Weber
@Marshall_Weber 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video and Much Love as Always!!!
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@user-kf9fv1qj9u
@user-kf9fv1qj9u Жыл бұрын
Great video Andy
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@yesitsmeme8618
@yesitsmeme8618 2 жыл бұрын
FASCINATING to watch!
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@johnbaumiller6049
@johnbaumiller6049 2 жыл бұрын
Great Drone Footage plus the Statche look is outstanding. Thanks for content. Keep it going.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@atmidnight8740
@atmidnight8740 2 жыл бұрын
@ 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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Those must be the insurance policy....
@mattmaly5085
@mattmaly5085 2 жыл бұрын
Bulsht
@mattmassoni7124
@mattmassoni7124 2 жыл бұрын
Those are wire cutters! One on top of the cockpit and one underneath the pilots feet!
@dalerector8491
@dalerector8491 11 ай бұрын
Totally discussting ,
@spideybrent
@spideybrent 2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada. Great videos thanks for sharing
@MichaelBrown-ny3et
@MichaelBrown-ny3et 10 ай бұрын
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.
@KNJensen
@KNJensen 2 жыл бұрын
Damn Andy, that was some really awesome drone footage of that heli!
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed. It was fun to witness in person!
@a47mlb
@a47mlb 10 ай бұрын
Please tell me the helo pilot knew you were flying the drone around him???????
@billjohnson2462
@billjohnson2462 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Andy. Keep up the good work. Love the name of this channel. Hope you will explain one day. :)
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@simisFarm
@simisFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Love your cinematics! These pilots are nuts!
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@bf6621
@bf6621 2 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Blake!
@bryanswing135
@bryanswing135 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Haha I think the sunglasses complete the look. Thanks for the comment!
@st4183
@st4183 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, never saw a helicopter spray a field before.
@jroberts4445
@jroberts4445 2 жыл бұрын
Love it
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@charlieoneal8071
@charlieoneal8071 Жыл бұрын
I promise it will pull it
@jeffharkleroad379
@jeffharkleroad379 2 жыл бұрын
Great content!
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@markvanbragt5647
@markvanbragt5647 2 жыл бұрын
7:25 look at that one corn plant lol XD
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@johnnyholland8765
@johnnyholland8765 Жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
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!
@raybates3119
@raybates3119 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MickB235
@MickB235 10 ай бұрын
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
@Bigmike3406E
@Bigmike3406E 10 ай бұрын
C 30 turbine
@CrowCreekOutdoors
@CrowCreekOutdoors 10 ай бұрын
Easy to over torque with a full bag of fuel & a full spray tank I’d think.
@jimmystrain883
@jimmystrain883 2 жыл бұрын
Yall have some very nice equipment
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jimmy.
@erickamekonapeper4007
@erickamekonapeper4007 2 жыл бұрын
Going Leg Arms style Brother! 😎🤣🖖🏼❤️🇺🇸
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
That's quite the compliment... thanks!
@mrwobble9871
@mrwobble9871 10 ай бұрын
thats so friggen cool
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 10 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@markcrean1763
@markcrean1763 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I know you guys, went to school with Chris and Jeff, Great Family! Thanks for the interesting video you have a new subscriber!
@pamjohnson861
@pamjohnson861 Жыл бұрын
He wants to be friendly
@robertjohnston3900
@robertjohnston3900 2 жыл бұрын
Great editing! Music matched your style well done
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so. Selecting the music is the hardest part...
@bimarsh4093
@bimarsh4093 2 жыл бұрын
where can i find this music? is this copyright free.
@midwesttractorspotting.6375
@midwesttractorspotting.6375 2 жыл бұрын
I seen him spraying wen we were late planting the fields. Isn't he out of Springfield or stonington IL. Same chopper.
@SoCal780
@SoCal780 Жыл бұрын
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! 👍
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
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!
@SoCal780
@SoCal780 Жыл бұрын
@@aTrippyFarmer thank you so much! 👍
@lyonanddebanderson4418
@lyonanddebanderson4418 Жыл бұрын
Maybe change the video description to "I'm going to talk about our tractors & fields for the 1st 1/2 of the video".
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
Almost as if this is a farming channel…
@donjohnson8649
@donjohnson8649 10 ай бұрын
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).
@joekuhns5540
@joekuhns5540 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
That God’s country black dirt sure does pull hard, doesn’t it? 😉
@joekuhns5540
@joekuhns5540 2 жыл бұрын
@@aTrippyFarmer For sure!
@ajfarmer007
@ajfarmer007 2 жыл бұрын
The helicopter guy is a True Cowboy...
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Yes he was even wearing his cowboy boots!
@dhenschel4
@dhenschel4 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@dhenschel4
@dhenschel4 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@joetoomer821
@joetoomer821 4 ай бұрын
Good evening how are you doing like your videos
@KyleCapps1977
@KyleCapps1977 Жыл бұрын
First time viewer, great content!
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kyle. A lot of new videos coming up with harvest!
@arlynkraft3581
@arlynkraft3581 2 жыл бұрын
The "Long Green Line" is what you see behind John Deere combine. Just saying.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Someone has to feed the birds!
@carlroberts7830
@carlroberts7830 2 жыл бұрын
NEIGHBOURS DOWN WIND FROM YOU GUYS MUST JUST LOVE YOU
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
We are the neighbors…
@XFactor-we5cg
@XFactor-we5cg Жыл бұрын
Wanted to see more of the helicopter than about a min or 2 and the rest could of been cut . Ty
@tomharrington1393
@tomharrington1393 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@onecrazytruckinfarmer
@onecrazytruckinfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
We definitely need some rain in Minnesota
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@onecrazytruckinfarmer
@onecrazytruckinfarmer 2 жыл бұрын
@@aTrippyFarmer thank you. Yes I agree I see the south can’t seem to dry out this year.
@paulprigge1209
@paulprigge1209 2 жыл бұрын
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
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@alexbromberek1234
@alexbromberek1234 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in central illinois too
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Hey neighbor!
@brianthesnail3815
@brianthesnail3815 Жыл бұрын
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.
@stanuphoff3615
@stanuphoff3615 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
I am glad to hear that. I have heard they pull pretty hard the first time you run them...
@danmoser27
@danmoser27 11 ай бұрын
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!
@jacobbabcock5282
@jacobbabcock5282 2 жыл бұрын
i mean if you get a gleaner you wouldn't need to even put it in a shed, because it is a shed
@user-ii2mv6tj1z
@user-ii2mv6tj1z 7 ай бұрын
Whens John Deere going to develop a drone or a fleet of drones farmers will be able spray the fields themselves.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 7 ай бұрын
They'd buy a brand, not develop their own!
@sustainabilitytheory5154
@sustainabilitytheory5154 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardjellis9186
@richardjellis9186 2 жыл бұрын
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).🥰🥰🥰.!.!.!.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardjellis9186
@richardjellis9186 2 жыл бұрын
@@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. 🧐🥰.
@TwoHappyChildrenFarm
@TwoHappyChildrenFarm 2 жыл бұрын
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
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. 50hp per shank is really cutting it close for our current tractor lineup. We may have to do some shopping!
@TwoHappyChildrenFarm
@TwoHappyChildrenFarm 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@aaronjarvenpa1743
@aaronjarvenpa1743 11 ай бұрын
Better off with the older combine than a newer one no pollution control crap on it .
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 11 ай бұрын
There is probably some truth to that!
@spike3082
@spike3082 Жыл бұрын
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
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesswartz23
@jamesswartz23 Жыл бұрын
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
@mikebonnett7730
@mikebonnett7730 2 жыл бұрын
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
@CrowCreekOutdoors
@CrowCreekOutdoors 10 ай бұрын
I bet the pilot appreciated that drone being flown around in his vicinity. One more obstacle to avoid.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 10 ай бұрын
Yeah I totally didn't ask him or stay a long way away from him!
@scottkaercher1733
@scottkaercher1733 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Marks-Law
@Marks-Law Жыл бұрын
All of that beautiful land. Is there a winter crop of any sort ?
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
Nope!
@richardjellis9186
@richardjellis9186 2 жыл бұрын
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).🥰🥰🥰.!.!.!.
@ke6gwf
@ke6gwf 2 жыл бұрын
"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
@KNJensen
@KNJensen 2 жыл бұрын
Or: "Helicopter blades dont fly, they beat the air into submission" ;)
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Haha I love it!
@sseeplane6950
@sseeplane6950 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@lstan444
@lstan444 11 ай бұрын
Andy the Hagie is cool but maybe a spray drone is in your future.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 11 ай бұрын
Hagie does a better job!
@dannaumann9758
@dannaumann9758 2 жыл бұрын
The Gleanor comment “Silver Seeder”, that was just mean! It was funny though! Lol
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta keep everyone honest...
@kennardjohnson7875
@kennardjohnson7875 Жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
That is really fascinating. The helicopters sure do put on a show, and I’d bet the older aerial applicators were even cooler!
@JamesMcnichol-ss2oc
@JamesMcnichol-ss2oc 11 ай бұрын
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
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 11 ай бұрын
I am sure the operator makes a big difference!
@rickr799
@rickr799 2 жыл бұрын
Did that plane fly under the power lines?
@mp40submachinegun81
@mp40submachinegun81 2 жыл бұрын
My brother flies agricultural helicopter up here in Canada
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. I think it would be a great job, but it takes quite a bit to be qualified.
@John-qt9bi
@John-qt9bi 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
That's a good question. It gets extremely messy in the summer.
@maynardholmes8870
@maynardholmes8870 Жыл бұрын
Do you have to worry about critters hanging out in the shed with the tractor equipment
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
We do get visitors. They usually sneak in and out unnoticed, but I have seen damage before. Mice are the worst!
@mikebonnett7730
@mikebonnett7730 2 жыл бұрын
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
@jameslopez407
@jameslopez407 11 ай бұрын
Sounds like I could lease a sprayer helicopter and make some serious money.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 11 ай бұрын
If you could get the customers, definitely!
@bigt2871
@bigt2871 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like it’s time to spend Marty’s money on a new Fendt sprayer!!
@jimstewart8927
@jimstewart8927 11 ай бұрын
The only difference in a "silver seeder" and a "green seeder" is the color and I worked in Deere agency for years!!!
@ericsekula8103
@ericsekula8103 Жыл бұрын
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
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
Grab a camera and do it yourself buddy
@ericsekula8103
@ericsekula8103 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@paulprigge1209
@paulprigge1209 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
You are right... it is definitely an earned experienced to ride in those birds!
@pamjohnson861
@pamjohnson861 Жыл бұрын
It’s a cropduster
@flyingsfarmsandtrucking7350
@flyingsfarmsandtrucking7350 2 жыл бұрын
The heli team is located north of my house
@jamesswartz23
@jamesswartz23 Жыл бұрын
what part of Illinois?
@johnneal1102
@johnneal1102 2 жыл бұрын
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
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Miami_Dau
@Miami_Dau 3 ай бұрын
I need aerial herbicide sprayed
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 ай бұрын
Better call your local guy!
@wilsonandrade6246
@wilsonandrade6246 2 жыл бұрын
✌️🇧🇷✌️
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Killmonize
@Killmonize 2 жыл бұрын
Who was the helicopter company. Always looking for good companies
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
The Heli Team. I believe they are out of Jacksonville, Illinois and also somewhere in Florida.
@Killmonize
@Killmonize 2 жыл бұрын
@@aTrippyFarmer thank you so much. Really liked videos. Always like seeing farm equiment
@jimmystrain883
@jimmystrain883 2 жыл бұрын
How many acres do you all farm
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Just a few thousand!
@trentgriffin2884
@trentgriffin2884 2 жыл бұрын
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
@trentgriffin2884
@trentgriffin2884 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@sseeplane6950
@sseeplane6950 2 жыл бұрын
Also easier to avoid power lines if you fly over them while maintaining forward speed, under, not so much.
@nickbell1955
@nickbell1955 2 жыл бұрын
Is the new one a S770?
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe… 😎
@Stubby0266
@Stubby0266 Жыл бұрын
Helicopter don't have propellors, they are called blades.
@grizzadams8534
@grizzadams8534 2 жыл бұрын
Send the gator
@briancrossno
@briancrossno 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing I mean nothing says cleaner than a gleaner
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
I love it. All in good fun!
@ericfermin8347
@ericfermin8347 2 жыл бұрын
Helicopters don't fly, they beat the air into submission.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Altitude through aggressiveness
@ryankopp243
@ryankopp243 10 ай бұрын
eaton or merritor 10 speed?
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 10 ай бұрын
Eaton!
@Zach-zz8ge
@Zach-zz8ge Жыл бұрын
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.
@grizzadams8534
@grizzadams8534 2 жыл бұрын
No chance pulling that
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
I guess we will have to find out!
@reidhutcherson593
@reidhutcherson593 2 жыл бұрын
You will need to chip the tractor
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 2 жыл бұрын
Good idea. It would be a lot cheaper than trading up.
@JT-ee1ii
@JT-ee1ii Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video, but that so called music…Damn
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer Жыл бұрын
I can't keep everyone happy with the music choices!
@BigTader
@BigTader 11 ай бұрын
This is my first time watching this KZfaq channel and the camera moves around to freaking much will give you a headache watching it.
@aTrippyFarmer
@aTrippyFarmer 11 ай бұрын
Sorry! I've gotten better since this video.
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