Tue, May 18, 2004
Enstrom Reintroduces Ag Spraying Kits
Enstrom Helicopter is reintroducing
agricultural spraying kits for its piston models and four kits have
already been sold. They are built by Isolair Incorporated, a
manufacturer of helicopter systems based out of Troutdale (OR).
"Helicopters are the ideal aircraft for ag spraying. Accuracy is
optimized so that the sprayed substance is dispersed only where it
should be and in the proper amounts," said President Jerry Mullins.
"Isolair has been very successful in this market and initial sales
show that this will be a very welcome option to our broad range of
uses for our piston models."
Isolair is excited to work with Enstrom in reintroducing the
spray kit for Enstrom's 280FX and F28F piston models. "This
addition to our product line will enable Isolair to offer our
customers an even more diverse selection of systems," said Isolair
President Michael Powell. "We look forward to expanding our
relationship with Enstrom with future products for other models of
aircraft."
The kits can be easily installed on any Enstrom piston model and
will sell for less than US$26,000 in most countries. The dry
chemical system installed weighs 85 pounds (39 kg) and the wet
chemical system installed weighs 127 pounds (58 kg). The piston
models' gross weight is 2,600 pounds (1,179 kg).
Dane Harris, of Helicopter Resources, Inc., in Monroe (NC)
received the first spray system. "I was awarded a forestry contract
spraying timber and looked into what helicopter would be the most
dependable and the best financially to run," said Harris. "After
punching all the numbers, the Enstrom won hands down."
Isolair has been producing fire fighting, agricultural spray and
broadcast systems for the helicopter industry for over 20 years.
Isolair is one of the leading manufacturers with some of the most
innovative and efficient systems available to the industry. Isolair
is proud to offer competitive pricing, quality, easy to install
products, and an ongoing commitment to customer service.
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