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Step 1
Decide whether you'll fly the plane yourself or hire someone to do it for you. If you have a pilot's license, you can fly the rented crop plane yourself and save some money. Most people, however, would prefer to hire both the plane and the pilot for the day and have someone else do the job. The pilot just needs the specifics of the job and the boundaries in which to spray.
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Step 2
Understand the process. If you aren't planning on flying the plane yourself, the process for renting a crop duster is fairly simple. You need to supply the crop duster's owner with a deed to the field in question, personal identification for his records and a description of the material you want to put on your crops. Many crop dusters can supply the fertilizer or insecticide for you, so you only have to explain to them what you want to accomplish.
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Step 3
Read the fine print on the contract and expect to pay by the hour or by the project. The crop duster can explain to you some factors that could limit her ability to do the job, such as power lines or restricted airways. You're responsible for gas as well as any chemical the crop duster supplies on top of an hourly fee.
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Step 4
Understand the security regulations for crop dusters. Since crop planes are low flying, they're often off the radar and don't have to get clearance from local towers to fly. This proves to be a challenge when it comes to security, so you may need to get prior approval before flying in certain areas. Your pilot should have a current commercial pilot's license and a background check on file with the local airport.
