[AT] trimming the fleet

[Ronald L. Cook]

Mike,
	That is the only left side hand brake I have ever seen.  Now we know 
there are two.  I would think it would be Ford issue as it is necessary 
from time to time.  Or at least handy.  Probably aftermarket though like 
you say.
	Yep, fixed wing works great at mosquito lava control work.  I have a 
friend that does just that for the city of South Sioux City, NE. 
Rotary wing is indeed much more expensive to operate.  The more I think 
about it, the more I think I should have retired when I had the chance.<g>

Ron Cook
Salix, Ia

Mike Sloane wrote:

> I see that your Ford 2N has the same left side hand brake that mine has. 
> I am guessing that it must have been a commercially aftermarket 
> accessory for the 9N/2N tractors, but I have never seen another until I 
> saw your image.
> 
> It is too bad you are not closer - our mosquito control commission uses 
> a contractor with similar aircraft to control larva in wetlands. But the 
> only licensed contractor in the area is seriously considering 
> retirement. Our only alternative is rotary craft, and the cost of 
> application in that scenario is easily 5 times that of fixed wing 
> application.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> Mike