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2018 AAF Conference in Reno was a big success!!

January 23, 2019 By 1 Comment

Our two keynote speakers were: Col. Andrew McIntyre, Lockheed Martin Business Development; discussed new night vision equipment for aerial firefighting Jeanette L. Eaton, Regional Vice President, US & Canada, Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin … [Continue reading]

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AFF Europe 2019

January 21, 2019 By Leave a Comment

Aerial Firefighting Europe 2019 is set to become the largest global Aerial Firefighting event to date, with action-packed two days including conference, exhibition, award ceremony, live demonstrations and static display. What to expect at Aerial … [Continue reading]

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National Weather Service Advisories, Watches, & Warnings with a Focus on Fire Weather

January 9, 2019 By Leave a Comment

I got the idea for writing this article on advisories, watches, and warnings issued by the National Weather Service with a special focus on Fire Weather Watches and Red Flag Warnings late last summer. At the time I was thinking about how to explain … [Continue reading]

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A Tale of Two Pilots

January 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment

Walter Stewart started his flying career as a young man when fate intervened in his life on December 7th, 1941. He had attended collage at the University of Utah where he obtained a law degree and took R.O.T.C. After graduation he served as a … [Continue reading]

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AAF Annual Meeting – Dec 5, 2018, Reno, NV

November 5, 2018 By Leave a Comment

SAVE THE DATE! ASSOCIATED AERIAL FIRIFIGHTERS ANNUAL MEETING DECEMBER 5, 2018, RENO, NV We are assembling our speakers for this year we have two keynotes speakers: Andrew McIntyre is a senior member from Lockheed Martin and will discuss crossover … [Continue reading]

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News Article

September 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A reporter from the Sacramento Bee called me the other day and told me that she was advised, by unnamed persons, that I may be able A to shed some light on the problems that are resulting from the pilot shortage CALFIRE is now experiencing.  As a … [Continue reading]

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We owe a great debt of gratitude to our Webmaster Dale Head.

September 3, 2018 By 1 Comment

Mr. Dale Head has announced that he will resign as our Webmaster because of pursuing a new Aviation career and also his increasing activities singing and recording his music.   Dale did an outstanding job though some tough times on our webpage. I … [Continue reading]

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Reno Meeting

September 3, 2018 By 1 Comment

Please save the dates and meet with us up in Reno at the El Dorado.  It should be very informative in view of the catistrophic fire season we are experiencing.  It might be provocative, a lot of laughs and a smashing good time.  See you … [Continue reading]

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July 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment

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July 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment

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