In this episode of The Big Reveal, Don Mann (Surviving Mann), Sheriff Mark  Lamb (Surviving Mann), and Laura Zaspel (Farm Hero) travel to Olney, Texas — home of Air Tractor, a family-owned aviation company founded in 1972. What began as a small operation with just 20 employees has grown into a powerhouse of over 400, driven by innovation, pride, and an employee-owned model that rewards excellence.

President Jim Hirsch shares how Air Tractor’s planes became icons — even inspiring Disney’s Planes and the beloved character Dusty. Don and Sheriff Lamb explore how the company evolved from humble crop dusters to crafting aircraft for firefighting and military use with Ken Homeyer, while Laura sits down with Damon Reabe of Dairyland Aviation to spotlight the vital role Air Tractors play in agriculture today.

From the 800-gallon hoppers that feed America’s fields to the meticulous five-week assembly line that produces the best spray planes in the world, Air Tractor is proof that American craftsmanship still soars.