I knew that I wanted to focus on some Friday Fun today. In considering what I wanted to share, it has been awhile since I shared anything on ag aviation, so I knew that is what I wanted to focus on for today's Friday's Fun. It did not take me long to find this video by Tyson of Ag Aviation Adventures showcasing the Snow S-2. The Snow S-2 was designed by Leland Snow and built by Snow Aeronautical. Leland Snow designed the first purpose-built aircraft for ag aviation. If you go to Ag Aviation Adventure's video showcasing a fully restored Snow- S-2 and expand the "show more option" you can see their excellent commentary on the Snow S-2, Leland Snow, and commentary about their video. Here is what they say about Leland Snow:
Leland Snow is the pioneer of Ag Aviation and he is the brains behind both of the two most popular ag aircraft used today. After the Snow S-2, he went on to rename/redevelop under the name Thrush Aircraft. When Thrush moved from Texas to Georgia, Leland resigned and started Air Tractor. It’s hard to say what Ag Aviation would be today without Leland Snow. What’s even more wild, shortly after Leland, who at the time was 23, completed test flights with the S-1 in 1953 he flew the S-1 on application jobs in both Texas AND in Nicaragua until 1957. Ag Air Update has dubbed Leland Snow “the godfather of the modern ag aircraft” and we couldn’t agree more.
Enjoy this video on Ag Aviation Adventure's video showcasing the Snow S-2.
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