Business Rural North Winter 2021

48 | RURAL SERVICES » Rural Air Work New plane delivers pinpoint accuracy Rural Air Work’s Josh and Suzie Calder. The family owned and operated business took delivery of their new $2.5 million Cresco II topdressing plane earlier this year. Kim Newth I n Central Hawke’s Bay, Rural Air Work Ltd is delighted to have welcomed a new addition to its growing fleet of agricultural aircraft this year – the Pacific Aerospace Cresco II. Cresco aircraft are already a legend in rural New Zealand. These versatile aerial topdressing planes have been flying the skies over our farms for many years now, but the Cresco II is a brand new release with safety, comfort and technology modifications that bring it right up to date with today’s industry needs. Rural Air Work, an aerial top dressing spreader specialist covering greater Hawke’s Bay, is proud to see the legend return, ready for action and with all new features. The family owned and operated business recently invested $2.5 million in buying their new Cresco II and took delivery of the aircraft earlier this year. Designed and built in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions, Rural Air Work’s Cresco II is equipped with all the very latest TracMap GPS satel- lite mapping technology to support accurate place- ment of product. The aircraft also boasts variable- rate application systems to minimise wastage and reduce environmental impact. Josh and Suzie Calder, owners of Rural Air Work, are thrilled with their new Cresco II, now regularly flying and serving the needs of Hawke’s Bay farm- ers. It joins their existing agricultural aviation fleet, comprising a PAC Fletcher, a PAC XL and their older generation Cresco. All are equipped with TracMap systems and online software, providing a high standard of operational efficiency. Like the Cresco II, their PAC XL aircraft also has variable rate spread- ing technology. “Today’s farmers need to have environmental plans and keep accurate records of where they have spread fertiliser,” says Josh. “TracMap offers precise guidance and mapping tools that make this easy. • to page 50 • Specialising in bulk cartage around Hawkes Bay and Lower North Island • Fertiliser • Metal • Grain • Metal supply and track maintenance • 16 Ton excavator for hire PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH RURAL AIR WORK WAIPUKURAU | CHRIS BUSHETT: 027 443 8173 Proudly supportingNewZealandagricultural aviationwithparts and rawmaterials www.avparts.co.nz +64 7 843 3833 avparts@avparts.co.nz GAVIN CONROY PHOTOGRAPH For over half a century, Hatuma has proven that productivity and the environment can co-exist. Now with organic certi ed products, let’s talk sustainable fertiliser for your autumn and spring requirements.