Do you need a license to fly a crop duster?

Question

i love agriculture and flying - i think it would be cool to have that job but i dont have a pilots license...

Answer 1

Yea very cool,But yes you do need a pilots license and training to be a crop duster.

Answer 2

You need a license for both but go for it!!!!

Answer 3

Yes and it is very cool to fly that way. I went up with a friend right after I soloed, but not in a crop duster, he was one of the best.  It is seasonal work but the pay is considered good.  Start taking flying lessons.

Answer 4

Aside from your piolots licence, almost all states require a permit for pesticides and not knowing, my guess is that the FAA has required endorsments because of the need to fly low and close to populated areas. Special aircraft and equipment is obviously needed and requires maintenance and calibration. And, do you really want to put poisons on the planet like that. It is not a sound practice and not used as much anymore for all the obvious reasons.

Answer 5

yes becuse that person would need to have training in the planes you would use so you would not get hurt

Answer 6

you have to have a pilot's license! :)

Answer 7

yes, you need a pilots license plus more training in crop dusting.Crop dusting is one of the most dangerous types of flying.It's very close to the ground without room for error ,plus many insurance companies won't insure you without special type ratings and have flown many hours in ag planes.

Answer 8

A pilots license.

Answer 9

YES OF COURSE YOU DO

Answer 10

you need the appropriate licences and certifications to pilot any air vehicle, as with most motorized transport.

Answer 11

I don't think so... if you can drive a lawn tractor like me then you shoud be able to!

Answer 12

yes u do

Answer 13

I would certainly hope so.  And I would hope that you would need training with dealing with chemicals etc.

Answer 14

Any business or job that involve working with chemicals required everyone working with chemicals to acquire a license. The license prove that you know how to handle chemical in certain way.

And yes, you will need a pilot license which too, will prove that you know how to drive a plane!

Answer 15

This depends on what Nation you are living in . . .

We do use Crop Dusters here in the states.

I'm sure you make a tidy income!  :)

Answer 16

Yes you need license even to fly a crop duster