Wings Aerial Applicators LLC

08/31/2025

Some information on what cover crop is and why airplanes are out there planting it.

09/11/2024

09/07/2024

It’s cover crop season for the Wings Crew and many of the aerial applicators across the country.

Here are some cover crop fun facts:
🌱Aerial application is the fastest means of cover crop application
🌱Applying cover crop by air over a standing crop (such as corn or soybeans) allows for longer germination time, meaning a healthier cover crop stand going into the winter
🌱Different types of seeds are used depending on what nutrients the soil needs. Sometimes it is erosion control, other times it is to replenish specific nutrients that soil is lacking. It can be a combination of both!
🌱Planting cover crops can help farmers reduce input costs for the soil in the spring.

09/01/2024

Cover crop begins this week! Remember if you see a plane doing this type of work, please keep moving!

We wanted to let our local neighbors and community know that airplanes will start seeding cover crops on September 3rd, weather permitting, for multiple farmers enrolled in the North Jersey RC&D-NRCS Aerial Seeding Initiative!
Multi-species cover crops are seeded with an airplane to create a living cover on the soil while there are still crops growing in the ground. Aerial seeding helps to get the best stand possible to create growth and strong roots to be held in place during the winter. Cover crops protect our topsoil and hold it in place while also providing added benefits like alleviating compaction.
Our pilots are experienced and in charge of the seeding. The seeding may occur until the middle of September. If you have any questions on the Initiative, feel free to reach out. Thanks and have a great day!

07/31/2024

NAAA worked with FAA to secure the use of frequency 122.925 for radio communications between ag aircraft. Please begin using immediately to communicate with other ag pilots to report location and other safety-related details. Do not transmit any unnecessary information. The frequency is also used for firefighting, fish and game management, etc.

07/15/2024

Do all you can do to avoid accidents by conducting multiple recons for obstacles, sticking to personal safety minimums, etc. AND equip yourself with all the available safety equipment--accidents can be unforgiving. Read more in today's Fly Safe at:https://www.agaviation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-15-FlySafe-1.pdf

07/10/2024

It’s fungicide season for corn and cranberries!

Call today to schedule your applications. 609-760-5653.

06/26/2024

06/11/2024

As farmers ourselves, we know how important it is to protect our pollinators. It’s honeybee time! 🐝

01/11/2024

🚨Scholarship Applications Are Open (Link in Bio)🚨 EAA Chapter 216, driven by our mission to promote safety, education, and fellowship in our local aviation community is proud to have partnered with several local entities. Our partnerships have secured funding to help promising young people achieve their aviation-related goals.

Through our scholarship program, we hope to assist anyone earning a pilot certificate or earning additional ratings/certifications. In addition to financial support and mentorship for traditional scholarship awards, we are again offering a tailwheel endorsement scholarship with one of our Chapter 216 Flight Advisors in a vintage 1946 Piper Cub, as well as the Young Eagles scholarship. A special thanks to these following partners and businesses so far for making this possible:

This Year's Donors
EAA 216 5K Run participants
Cross Keys Airport
Bonnie Oliver
Cacia's Bakery
Cedar Vale Wine
Bucks Airport Larry's II Restaurant
Wings Aerial
Cipriani Remodeling Solutions

This year, we will be awarding our scholarships at the 2024 Awards Banquet in April. Scholarship awards can be used toward aircraft rentals, instructor fees, learning materials, and equipment.

The application window is now open and will close at the end of February (2/29/24).

Follow this link or scan below for information and to start your application process.

EAA National Scholarships
In addition to these, EAA, the national chapter, is offering a unique scholarship for our eagles, ages 16 and above by March 2. This specific application deadline closes March 1st.

Bowling Fundraiser
RSVP today for our Bowling Open fundraiser on February 3rd at 1pm. Unlimited Bowling for 2 hours (with shoes included) for $25/bowler. All proceeds will go toward the scholarship fund!

2024 EAA Chapter 216 Scholarship Application
https://forms.gle/khmkWu7hZbdvnTmS9

EAA National Young Eagles Scholarship

https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/a0DHq00000mt6DgMAI

EAA 216 Bowling Fundraiser
https://forms.gle/bNqTWHY7ND8FY9rJ6

Let us know if you have any questions. Take your time and read each question carefully. We look forward to reading your thoughtful answers to this year's questions!

01/04/2024

A drone collided with a sightseeing helicopter this past weekend over the Daytona Beach, FL, resulting in $60,000 damages to the helicopter. This incident is another reason why NAAA’s position is that UAV visual line-of-sight and beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations be contingent upon utilization of providing manned aircraft right-of-way and be equipped with detect and avoid (DAA) technology. Learn more on the NAAA website at https://www.agaviation.org/policy/uas/.

10/29/2023

A photo of cranberry harvest from our friends at Theodore H Budd & Sons Inc ! So far this harvest they have had record high yields in multiple varieties of cranberries across their farm. Thank you for the photo and thank you for trusting us with all of your aerial application needs!