Techniques
To reduce drift of the sprayed materials, agricultural pilots attempt to fly as low as possible, usually just above the crops being treated (4.5 meters/15 feet). Fields are often surrounded by obstacles such as trees, telephone lines, and farm buildings, so pilots have to switch quickly from the task of dropping chemicals accurately and smoothly to the task of dodging obstacles. It is not unusual for pilots to fly under telephone and power lines at the end of their runs. Nonetheless, accidents are inevitable when airplanes routinely fly so near the ground. Purpose-built agricultural airplanes are designed to protect the pilot and cargo if they strike the ground.
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