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USFS C-130 program

April 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment

We are posting this letter and emailing copies to the house and senate committee members responsible for oversight of the Department of Agriculture USFS C-130 airtanker program. Dear Sirs, We are representatives of the Associated Aerial … [Continue reading]

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February 13, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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Reno 2016

January 7, 2017 By 1 Comment

RENO 2016 We’d like to thank all the presenters and participants who attended the annual AAF Reno meeting. Unlike Las Vegas we like to share what happens in Reno. Our objective is to provide a venue for an exchange of ideas and information … [Continue reading]

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Wings, Wheels and Rotors is a loyal contributor to the AAF memorial Trust Fund

October 20, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Please check out the following event and support them as they have us over  the years!   WHAT: WINGS WHEELS & ROTORS ( WWRE 2015 ) …. and Helicopter Awareness Day WHEN: SUNDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2015 9 AM TO 4 PM (0900-1600hrs) WHERE: LOS … [Continue reading]

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What happens in Reno?

October 18, 2015 By Leave a Comment

For a good time come to Reno for the AAF annual meeting. And while you’re there- You can learn why 52 pilots and 80 mechanics working for Cal Fire are smiling. You can have free cocktails. Be with people willing to listen to you and tell … [Continue reading]

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Monday Morning

October 18, 2015 By Leave a Comment

It’s been a busy summer. I’m flying an OV-10 Air Attack and staying marginally proficient with occasional flights in the S-2T. It’s been thirty-four years since I flew Air Attack and it has changed a bit. I went to work in April but it was July … [Continue reading]

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AAF Conference 2015 report- Submitted by Jim Barnes

February 19, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Our meeting and hospitality room in Reno this year was a great time.  We are already planning next years meeting based on important issues that could dramatically alter the way wild land fires are fought throughout our Nation.   Ron Raley … [Continue reading]

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Associated Aerial Firefighters Conference 2015 (Agenda Included)

October 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Hospitality room opens late afternoon on Saturday the 10th and stays open until the last member leaves.  The meeting will commence at 9:30 AM on Sunday the 11th.  Coffee, Pastries, Fruit Juice and Fruit will be served in the meeting room. Upon … [Continue reading]

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It never gets any easier- Jim Barnes

October 9, 2014 By 1 Comment

His name was Craig Hunt.  Many of us called him the professor because he was also a chemistry professor at UC.   His wife sometimes called him professor nerd teasing him because of his higher than average intellect.  He actually had many titles … [Continue reading]

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Where Do We Get Such Men? submitted by Jim Barnes

May 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment

“Where do we get such men”.  A famous quote from a famous story called “The Bridges of Toko Ri by James Michener.  After losing his favorite fighter pilot and SAR helicopter crew to enemy action, Admiral Tarrant, on the bridge of his carrier watches … [Continue reading]

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