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WELCOME TO PATCHETT AG AIR 2015 LTD

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WHO WE ARE

Patchett Ag Air 2015 Ltd is a New Zealand based fixed wing topdressing and spraying company. The company commenced operations in the Marlborough region in the early 90's. In 2015 Nigel and Nikki Griffith purchased the company after Nigel was trained by then owner, Ray Patchett. Nigel has been flying since an early age and has always been passionate about agricultural aviation.
Since then, a second pilot Zac Dillon has been trained as an agricultural pilot and is helping keep up with the workload. Zac has worked for Nigel since early 2018 as a loader driver, while at the same time he has been working through his licences.

With the certification of our Safety management system Pip Foster has come on board as safety manager. Pip is from a farming family and brings a new dimension to our team.

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OUR AIRCRAFT

Gippsland GA200 FATMAN

Patchett Ag-Air 2015 is proud to operate the GA200 Fatman. Our fleet comprises two "Fatties" and a dual control Cessna 185 for training purposes. The Fatman is a great aircraft for our requirements, it's economical and suits our local flying environment. The costs to ferry this aircraft suit the small weather windows we have to deal with, yet it is productive and capable of operating from New Zealand's unique topdressing airstrips. GPS provides proof of placement and ensures accurate application.

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OUR SERVICES

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PATCHETT AG AIR TOPDRESSING

Solid fertiliser applications including
Phosphate 
Lime 
RPR

Patchett Ag Air 2015 Ltd specialises in solid fertiliser applications. Whether it's phosphate, reactive phosphate rock, lime or any mix of product, we will apply your mix design to a very high standard. Using Ga200 Fatman aircraft we are able to manoeuvre in tight terrain. Wireless GPS technology ensures we deliver the goods exactly where they are needed. Due to the economic nature of our aircraft we are able to operate in the best available weather slots to ensure an accurate spread.

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PATCHETT AG AIR CROP SPRAYING

All types of crop and scrub spraying
Herbicide 
Fungicide 
Insecticide
Liquid Fertiliser

Crop spraying by fixed wing aircraft is utilised worldwide as a fast economical way of getting the products where they are required. The Ga200 Fatman has an excellent spray pattern. Its tight turn radius limits flying costs benefiting the customer. Using Tracmap Online  technology we can take your map from the office to the paddock, as well as mapping all wires and other hazards.

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TRACMAP ONLINE

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BLOCK MAPPING

Patchett Ag-Air 2015 Ltd utilises Tracmap Online as its number one mapping system. Simply supply us with your email address so we can invite you to use  our system free of charge. Customers can then provide us with a map of where they would like their product spread, including exclusion zones, wires and other hazards.

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CLIENT CONTRACT
(Between Farmer/Client & Patchett Ag-Air 2015 Ltd)

 

The purpose of this agreement is to ensure that Patchett Ag-Air Ltd and the Farmer (client) clarify, and give regard to, their respective responsibilities under the current law. For the purpose of this agreement, "Farmer" means "Farmer or his/her agent (manager, worker etc)
1. The Farmer affirms:
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• That the Farmer has advised PAAL of any significant hazards/risk in the workplace that he/she controls.

• That should the Farmer become aware of any significant hazard/risk or unsafe practice undertaken by PAAL, the Farmer shall take appropriate actions before work begins or continues.

• This applies to the area in which PAAL or its employees are working, whether relating to the workplace that the farmer controls or that under the control of PAAL.

• The checklist for Aerial Application (attached) has been used for recording actions taken by the Principal (Farmer) in identifying hazards and informing PAAL of these.

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2. Patchett Ag-Air 2015 Ltd affirms:

 

• That PAAL and its employees are trained and competent to carry out the work assigned in a safe manner.

• All plant, machinery, tools and safety equipment that may be used by PAAL and its employees are in good repair, are suitable, available and used at times when necessary to do so.

• That PAAL has developed adequate emergency procedures suitable for the foreseeable emergencies that might arise.

• That PAAL has been advised by the Farmer of any significant hazards/risk in the workplace that the Farmer controls, that might cause serious harm to the contractor (PAAL) or its employees/assistants.

• If PAAL or its employees/assistants identify any hazards/risk on the Farmer's property which are likely to cause them serious harm, access to the farmers land and/or work on it shall not proceed until appropriate control actions are taken.

• Besides taking their own control actions, PAAL and its employees/assistants shall, where necessary, request the Farmer who controls any such hazards/risk to take appropriate actions before access or work begins.

ACCESS, STORAGE AND AIRSTRIP CHECK LIST 
(Farmer Responsibility)
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Access and Storage:

 

  • All access ways to the storage bin are clear and level, graded as necessary, and are free from long grass and weeds.

  • There is sufficient room for trucks to turn without damaging the aircraft operating area.

  • The storage bin is dry and has a waterproof cover or roof.

  • The Farmer or agent will be on hand to ensure the fertiliser is covered after delivery.

 

Airstrip:

 

  • The airstrip surface has been checked for branches, wire, potholes, rabbit holes, and damage from stock, cowpats and other surface irregularity.

  • The grass is short.

  • All stock has been removed for at least 14 days prior to airstrip use.

  • The strip has been checked by driving over it at 80 km/h. (Remember to allow enough time to stop).

 

Flight Paths:

 

 The flight path is clear of fences, wires and trees etc.

 

 A "NO" answer requires attention before the airstrip is used.

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AIRSTRIP CHECKLIST

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CONTACT

97 Aerodrome Rd Omaka Airfield Blenheim NZ 03 9723948

nigel@patchettagair.com

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