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Forum, News, Articles

A story to think about on your next load ………….

March 17, 2013 By 2 Comments

I wrote this several years ago in hopes that it might prevent "going in with a load" syndrome.  It has happened way too many times over the years.  Walt and I have tried to figure out what part of the training is preventing crews from not "tossing … [Continue reading]

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Flying in Formation; a National Approach to Aerial Firefighting in Australia

March 14, 2013 By 1 Comment

NOTE: Submitted by David Cant, our first AAF International (Voting) Member.  Welcome, mate! This paper gives a better understanding of the constitutional arrangements in Australia with respect to aerial firefighting. I prepared this to challenge … [Continue reading]

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Ramona Control Tower Could Close—AAF Submits Comment to FAA

March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment

From Mike Archer's Wildfire News of the Day--- FAA has proposed closing the Air Traffic Control tower at Ramona, California: Ramona Air Traffic Control Tower Could Close | NBC 7 San Diego AAF Chariman Walt Darran responded to the proposed … [Continue reading]

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Australian airtanker and helitanker pilot requirements

March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

This information was sent in by David Cant, Business Development for Blaze Tamer 380 (a liquid polymer gel). David will co-host the Tangent-Link convention in Aix-en-Provence, 10-11 April. He is also working on an Australian AAF chapter to host … [Continue reading]

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The Value of Aerial Firefighting

March 3, 2013 By 1 Comment

A recent article posted on fireaviation.com offered more insight into the world of fire politics, and how our product is presented to the US Forest Service, other government agencies, the public, and ultimately the taxpayer. As consumers, we are … [Continue reading]

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Modified BAe 146 to supplement aging RAF C130Ks

February 28, 2013 By 2 Comments

Aviation Week & Space Technology reports The U.K. RAF is modifying two ex-TNT Airline BAe 146-200QT to supplement ageing C130K combat transports in Afganistan. BAe 146 modified for RAF combat operations … [Continue reading]

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