Lead Planes We take a lot of things for granted in our world. In 2004 most of the federal pilots flying large airtankers in the U.S. took their jobs for granted until a fax appeared at the offices of the various contractors saying their contracts … [Read more...]
12 Annual Ron Thomas Memorial AAPMTF Benefit Golf Tournament
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Come join us for the 12th Annual Ron Thomas Memorial AAPMTF Benefit Golf Tournament!!!! The tournament will be held Friday May 24th, 2013 at San Geronimo Valley Golf Course in San Geronimo, CA. Please see the EVENT FLYER for more details on … [Read more...]
USDA Intent to Award NextGen Airtanker Contracts announced
May 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
U.S. Forest Service issues notice of intent to award “Next Generation” airtanker contracts WASHINGTON, May 6, 2013 -- U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell announced today that the Forest Service has issued a notice of intent to award contracts … [Read more...]
Pilot Application Requirements for la Sécurité Civile, France
May 1, 2013 By 1 Comment
In France we have several types of pilot contracts: 1) To apply for water bomber captain : - less than 43 years old at the 1st of January of the year you will sign the contract (not the evaluation year), - airplane commercial pilot license, IFR … [Read more...]
A Brief Observation of the Status of Aerial Firefighting in Europe
April 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As an exhibitor and presenter at the recent Aerial Firefighting Conference held in France it was interesting to observe where aerial firefighting has gone in Europe and the Mediterranean region over the last couple of years since I was in Spain in … [Read more...]
The Fed Side
April 24, 2013 By 2 Comments
Near Miss How do you write about a near miss? Let’s see; there I was. No, that’s been done before. How about just the facts. Well, there we were. Lowell had just called V1 so we were committed to fly when I saw the glider. It appeared from the … [Read more...]
AHSAFA Questions Proposed State-Owned Airtanker Fleet
April 22, 2013 By 1 Comment
Washington, DC...April 22, 2013...The American Helicopter Services And Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA) has questioned a proposal by the Colorado Senate to establish a state-owned and operated aerial firefighting fleet. The legislation, which … [Read more...]
Safety Sells
April 18, 2013 By 1 Comment
Safety, as it pertains to management of risk, plays a very important role in the progress of aviation business. Taking a proactive role with risk, by mitigating or eliminating exposure, has a significant effect on limiting loss of life and property, … [Read more...]
