Canadian Aerial Applicators Association

The Canadian Aerial Applicators Association would like to congratulate Fran de K**k on being inducted into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame.

Fran’s decades of dedication to agricultural aviation, leadership in pilot training, and commitment to safety have made a lasting impact on the industry in Canada and beyond. This recognition is a testament to a remarkable career and a lifetime of contributions to aerial application.

We are fortunate to have Fran as a vital part of the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association and the agricultural aviation community across Canada.

Congratulations, Fran, on this well-deserved honour!

Five decades dedicated to agricultural aviation, grounded in training, leadership, and safety.✈️🌍🇺🇸

Fran deK**k will be inducted into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame in recognition of his lasting impact on pilot training and safety culture across the industry.

From founding Battlefords Airspray to advancing turbine transition and side-by-side ag instruction, his mission has always been clear: develop skilled pilots and bring them home safely.

✍️ Fran deK**k to be Inducted into the National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame
📎 Read the full story in this month’s AgAir Update. https://agairupdate.com/2026/03/01/fran-de-kock-to-be-inducted-into-the-national-agricultural-aviation-hall-of-fame/

Earn 1 Environment Credit towards your pesticide license with the CAAA

Join the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association for an online credit session on Tuesday, March 24 at 9:00 a.m. MST.

Presenter: Tanya Rushcall
Provincial Pesticide Approvals & Registration Specialist
Regulatory Programs Branch, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas

Topic: Water Monitoring Data
Approved for 1 Environment Credit toward your pesticide licence.

Registration: $100 + GST
CAAA Conference Attendees: If you attended the recent CAAA Conference in Winnipeg, the registration fee for this session will be waived.

Please note: Group viewing will not be available, as participants must complete a quiz at the end of the session to receive their credit.

Register now to secure your spot. https://pci.jotform.com/form/260704233294049

We can’t wait to kick off the 2026 CAAA Conference with a bang!

Join us at Hargrave St. Market for an unforgettable dueling piano showdown with The Killer Keys. Expect a high-energy evening packed with music, laughs, great food, and even better company.

The 2026 Icebreaker, proudly presented by Air Tractor, is the perfect way to start your conference experience—fun, lively, and completely unmissable.

A ticket is required and can be added when you register for the conference.
Reminder: Conference registration is required to attend the Icebreaker.

Mark your calendar—we can’t wait to see you there.